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Indoor Weddings
It was raining cats & dogs and lions & tigers & bears
J+A wanted to marry on the Brooklyn Bridge. I wanted to marry j+A on the Brooklyn Bridge. And Liam wanted to photograph J+A on the Brooklyn Bridge and throughout DUMBO. After all, the groom wore a kilt, and the bride lovingly made her dress. They were so sweet and so cute. The forecast suggested the […]
MoreTiny marriage ceremony in a hotel suite
Small ceremonies in hotel suites are great alternatives for those who prefer a private service away from prying eyes. They are also fantastic during cold or steamy hot temperatures, as well as when rain cascades. A+S married in the New York Palace. The Waldorf-Astoria and Roosevelt Hotels also offer lovely suites and beautiful niches throughout […]
MoreSophisticated and Relaxed Home Wedding Ceremony
T+T are an elegant pair. They planned to marry in Battery Park on the Esplanande until cold and rain deterred these plans. Fortunately, they lived nearby. When I casually inquired about what the rest of their wedding day would hold, the groom replied “dinner and a trip to get some M&Ms in the evening.” The […]
MoreA Perfect Marriage Ceremony in Long Island’s Westbury Manor
I’ve written this before: I really love Westbury Manor. When I officiated a brunch wedding ceremony for two beautiful women there just a few hours ago, I felt as though I married them in a cozy, classically decorated, and immaculate home. Retro paintings or prints hang in wooden frames. Pretty (non-plasticy) flowers abound. Apple cider […]
MoreIntimate Marriage Ceremony at Eleven Madison Park Restaurant
Eleven Madison Park Restaurant keeps the nicest staff. They are smart, sophisticated, and gracious hosts. Perhaps the employees are commendable because their employers allocate nearly every Sunday as a day-of-rest. Truly, this restaurant understands that if you make your staff happy, they will be gentler towards patrons. Besides the joy of the personnel, my couple […]
MoreWedding Ceremony in the Green Building, Brooklyn
Where do a secret speakeasy style lounge, a cavernous feeling, dilapidated warehouse, and charm combine? At the Green Building, of course! It is a darkish, romantic “raw space” with a funky back-room area that represents the welding together of refinement and urban grittiness. My couple even brought along their dog for photos, although he didn’t […]
MoreFamily gets married in an elegant ceremony at Grand Central
Judie, Sorry it took me so long to reply, our computer was broken and I could only see the pics from my phone. We absolutely love them!! We are very happy with how they came out and are so excited to have them. You and Liam did a great job with everything and are very […]
MoreTop of the Rock Wedding Ceremony
I could stare at this couple all day long; they are so pretty inside and out!!! Melanie and John’s love story offers reminders to take advantage of every possible opportunity. In May 2009, Melanie rushed to Nissan to have her car serviced on a lunch break. John insisted she slow down long enough to receive […]
MoreSmall Wedding Ceremony in the Merchant House Museum
With excitement, I genuinely anticipated the lovely simplicity of this intimate ceremony in the Merchant House Museum for many moons. The Merchant House Museum is a cozy venue for a winter wedding. With a few understandably strict policies, it is not for everyone. But it’s perfect for those who prefer to feel as though they […]
MoreGuerrilla wedding on the steps of a church
Eight hundred years ago, couples did not marry inside the church. They exchanged brief vows in the present tense at the church doors. Then they ventured inside for mass–the sermon, communion, and blessing. This lovely couple, who planned a quick weekend elopement or destination wedding from afar, did nearly the same thing. In a civil […]
MoreA personal prelude for ceremony in a Brooklyn home
Connected by a common passion for using unions to achieve a more inclusive society, Shaun and Kate met in a Chicago cafe last (last) August. A national union organizing director, Shaun was swooping in to help her small school union solidify its campaign. Kate noticed Shaun’s trademark fedora with a smile and felt a spark. […]
MoreRenaissance Hotel 57 Wedding Ceremony
Curiously, despite officiating 500 weddings or so at this point, I had yet to be one of those celebrants who presided over a ceremony with an enormous wedding party with lots and lots of attendants. My very sweet and warm gay couple last night, though, forever altered that record. Nineteen of their closest family and […]
MoreScottadito Osteria Toscana (Brooklyn restaurant wedding)
Scottadito Osteria Toscana offers a warm, inviting atmosphere for an intimate ceremony in a restaurant. Located in Park Slope, it is a family friendly place: no one will feel uncomfortable here. My couple had what I consider to be a “perfect small wedding” there. The flowers–gorgeous. The bride–gorgeous in lace; the groom too! The violinist […]
MoreOne if by Land, Two if by Sea (Manhattan restaurant wedding)
I really like this restaurant for small weddings, perhaps 20-65. So did my couple yesterday. The soft ambiance is wonderful; the brick, slightly odd room shapes, high ceilings, and fireplaces really feel “classic New York.” According to my groom, if you have a wedding with fifty guests, you can have the entire restaurant, which includes […]
MoreThe warmth of home weddings
I think this photo reflects the sweet intimacy of a home wedding far more than my words. Most of my destination weddings take place with a glamorous NYC backdrop. But not all. A few weeks ago, I helped tie the knot for a couple who rented a brownstone in Park Slope and recited vows with […]
MoreA happy ending in Grand Central
Linda and Hunter met twenty years ago in college. Together for three very intense months, youthful self-involvement and worries about marrying at such tender ages compelled each to pursue separate dreams. Both ventured onwards to enjoy mostly fabulous lives. Hunter helped raise a son, and Linda’s career paths took her to fashion, Prague, and magazine […]
MoreTo upstate NY’s Mount Merino does this NYC celebrant go
Y+D, Match.com linked you in time and space. But you connected in the same way as long, lost friends do and fell in love in the same way as teen-agers do. You did not think it possible to suffer from “bouts of love arrhythmia and insomia” as adults, but you did—and continue to do so. […]
MoreGetting married in a restaurant encircled by family in Queens
Here are some photos from a wedding ceremony held in Trattoria L Incontro, located in Astoria, Queens. Hi Judie, Liam, I would like to Thank you for a wonderful ceremony, even with all the rain and stress of the big day our wedding turned out truly delightful. Thank you for accommodating all the changes and being […]
MoreQuick Sampling of Ceremony Sites from July 2011
While waiting for my job to officially commence, I managed to sneak a few photos of *some* locations to which I’ve traveled using an “ancient” 35mm Minolta. Yes, that’s a film/analog camera. Please pardon the dusty scans. Having performed twenty-eight weddings in July and now working through my thirty-three weddings this August, I think you’ll […]
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