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Winter Wedding Wonderland at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel

Our team had the greatest day with this amazing couple, whose first look happened on the roof of the Lotte New York Palace with the Empire State Building in the background. More iconic NYC locales came next with a walk to Radio City Music Hall and Rockefeller Center, posing with the Christmas tree. We loved the red theme these two used throughout their wedding from the groom’s bowtie to the groomsmen socks, the flower girl dresses, the bride’s lipstick and the elegant five-tiered red and gold wedding cake. Congratulations!

#weddingwednesday #frasertakesthefields

VENUE: Lotte New York Palace Hotel

DRESS: Zuhair Murad, Kleinfeld Bridal

HAIR and MAKEUP: Once Upon a Bride

DÉCOR: DeJuan Stroud

BAND: Hank Lane Music

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Liel, John and Davitte

Tagged: DeJuan Stroud, Hank Lane Music, Kleinfeld, New York Palace, Once Upon a Bride, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, wedding instagram hashtags, white orchid weddings, winter wedding ideas, Zuhair Murad

Chelsea+Matt= Love at Rockrimmon Country Club in CT

We love Chelsea and Matt! It was a pleasure being a part of their wedding as they became husband and wife at Rockrimmon Country Club in Stamford, CT. We loved the unique asymmetric way Bastille Flowers & Events designed the floral chuppah that Chelsea and Matt got married under. After a beautiful ceremony, about 200 of Chelsea and Matt’s friends and family gathered for a Horah and more dancing on the dance floor with Hank Lane Music’s Dylan Matthews Band. Party planner Monique Banks of Party! By Monique coordinated all the details for the event and helped keep the timing flowing all night long. Our photo booth was a fun place for Chelsea, Matt and their guests to pose with props and cut loose! Mazel Tov to Chelsea and Matt! #weddingwednesday

VENUE: Rockrimmon Country Club

EVENT PLANNING: Party! By Monique, Monique Banks

BAND: Hank Lane Music

FLORIST: Bastille Flowers & Events

PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTO BOOTH: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company

Tagged: assymetrical chuppah designs, Bastille Flowers & Events, chuppah ideas, CT weddings, Hank Lane Music, Rockrimmon Country Club, Rockrimmon Country Club events, tri state area wedding photography

Ashley+ Chase= Love at the Central Park Boathouse

Ashley and Chase’s wedding celebration was the perfect end to summer. Our photographer, Tina, met up with the happy bride and groom at Le Parker Meridien in Manhattan, snapping photos of Chase with his guys and Ashley with her girls before the big first look. Ashley looked stunning in a strapless lace mermaid gown with the most fun silver wedding shoes! Before the couple walked down the aisle to become husband and wife at the Boathouse, Tina took some pre-ceremony shots of them in and around the park. The wedding continued with a beautiful ceremony and a party with NYC Swing. We loved the elegant and lose floral centerpieces designed by Lenox Hill Florist and a special thanks to Nicole of Belle Jour Events for coordinating the timeline of the wedding day so it ran smoothly! The highlight of the night was Ashley and Chase’s gondola ride on the lake at nightfall. Congrats, Ashley and Chase! #weddingwednesday

VENUE: Central Park Boathouse
FLORIST: Lenox Hill Florist
BAND: NYC Swing
DAY OF PARTY PLANNING: Belle Jour Events, Nicole
PHOTOGRAPHY: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Tina

Tagged: Belle Jour Events, cake toppers, Central Park Boathouse, Central Park weddings, Lenox Hill Florist, NYC Swing, NYC wedding photographers, NYC weddings

Lauren and Damien Say “I Do” at their NJ wedding

Lauren and Damien’s wedding day story began when our photographer Liel met up with the bride at her home in Chester, NJ and our photographer Sheila with the groom at the Dolce Hotel in Basking Ridge. Lauren’s wedding gown with the low back and bow paired perfectly with her beautiful orchid and rose bouquet designed by Jardiniere Fine Flowers. The couple met at the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church, walking down the aisle to become husband and wife. We love the cool car they jumped into to head back to their home in Chester for their backyard wedding celebration! Amy Ackerman coordinated all the details of this special day from start to finish while Nick of Hank Lane Music got all of Lauren and Damien’s guests moving and shaking on the dance floor. A shout out to Redwoods Catering of Chester for providing the wedding cuisine.

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VENUE: Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church/Private Home
EVENT PLANNING: Amy Ackerman
DÉCOR: Jardiniere Fine Flowers
ENTERTAINMENT: Hank Lane Music, Nick
CATERING: Redwoods
PHOTOGRAPHY: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Liel and Sheila

Tagged: Amy Ackerman events, backyard weddings, Hank Lane Music, Jardiniere Fine Flowers, NJ wedding photography, NJ weddings, Redwoods Catering, tent weddings NJ, weddings at Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church

Devorah and Mordechai Celebrate at Florentine Gardens in River Vale, NJ

It was a sunny Sunday on the summer day Devorah and Mordechai became husband and wife. Our photography team, Liel and Sheila, and our video team, led by Davitte, crossed the Hudson River to celebrate with this happy couple. The bride first saw her groom at the Garden gazebo before the traditional Orthodox Tish and Bedeken ceremonies. More ceremonial moments happened later on in the night with a crazy Horah and a dance party with streamers and hats! Thanks to Nafshenu Orchestras for the great music! The Mezinka ceremony was a beautiful moment as well, celebrating the bride’s parents’ last child walking down the aisle. Mazel Tov to this happy couple. For all of those who celebrate the holiday, we hope you have an easy fast.

#weddingwednesday

VENUE: Florentine Gardens

BAND: Nafshenu Orchesras

CATERER: Foremost Caterers

DÉCOR: Castille Creations

PHOTOGRAPHY: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Liel, Sheila and Davitte

Tagged: Castille Creations, Florentine Gardens events, Florentine Gardens weddings, Foremost Caterers, Nafshenu Orchestras, Nafshenu Orchestras weddings, NJ wedding photographers, Orthodox Jewish wedding traditions, Orthodox wedding trends, wedding photography NJ

Elsa and Anthony Tie the Knot in a Greek Ceremony at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Manhattan

Elsa+ Anthony= Happiness. This couple celebrated with 450 of their family and friends and a big wedding bash at Terrace on the Park in Queens. But, before the partying began, the bride and groom prepared for the big day, getting ready at the W New York hotel in Manhattan with their bridesmaids and groomsmen. The crew took a party bus to the church where they watched as Elsa and Anthony became man and wife in a traditional Greek ceremony that included the crown of flowers and the throwing of rice. The stained glass windows at Holy Trinity were a site to be seen. Next stop? Terrace on the Park! The dessert spread was classic and an amazing way to close out the evening. Shout out to Amy Katz of Amy Katz Events for coordinating and organizing all aspects of this fabulous wedding. Another shout out to Hector of Total Entertainment and Diana Gould, Ltd. for the music and the flowers. #weddingwednesday

VENUE: W Hotel New York/Holy Trinity Cathedral/Terrace on the Park
EVENT PLANNING: Amy Katz Events
FLORIST: Diana Gould, Ltd.
DJ: Total Entertainment- Hector
PHOTOGRAPHY: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Sarah and John

Tagged: Amy Katz Events, Diana Gould, Greek wedding traditions, Greek weddings New York, Holy Trinity Cathedral, New York wedding photography, Terrace on the Park, Total Entertainment, wedding photography NYC

WEDDING WEDNESDAY: Samantha and Joe Tie the Knot at the Pearl River Hilton

Samantha and Joe’s wedding ended in becoming husband and wife, but the couple started the day at different locations getting ready for the festivities. Bride Samantha was at her parent’s house getting in her dress and blue wedding shoes with bridesmaids and family while groom Joe was with his guys at the Pearl River Hilton. The two met at Saint Margaret of Antioch church to recite their vows. Dad looked proud as he walked his daughter down the aisle. The party continued at a reception at the Pearl River Hilton with The Naked Soul Band who made the crowd go wild! Florals by Tyrell Florist and a four-tiered wedding cake added to the special occasion. Congrats, Samantha and Joe!

#McBridetoBe #weddingwednesday

VENUE: Saint Margaret of Anitoch/Pearl River Hilton

DÉCOR: Tyrell Florist

ENTERTAINMENT: The Naked Soul Band

Tagged: church weddings New York, Hilton Pearl River, Hilton Pearl River events, New York church weddings, The Naked Soul Band weddings, Tyrell Florist

Reina and Ethan Tie the Knot at The Pierre Hotel in Manhattan

Congratulations to Reina and Ethan who got married earlier this summer at The Pierre Hotel! Our team of photographers John and Liel and videographer Davitte were on hand to capture all the milestone moments. The couple, who practice Orthodox Judaism, said “I Do” under a beautiful floral and fabric chuppah designed by Matthew of Atlas Floral Decorators. The couple’s first dance was beautifully choreographed and performed by Nafshenu Orchestra while Foremost Caterers provided the dinner and hors d’oeuvres. During one of the many horahs, Ethan, the groom, had on a hat that was actually on fire. That’s one hot wedding!

#weddingwednesday

VENUE: The Pierre Hotel
FLORALS: Atlas Floral Decorators, Matthew
ORCHESTRA: Nafshenu Orchestra
CATERER: Foremost Caterers
PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, John, Liel and Davitte

Tagged: Atlas Floral Decorators, Foremost Caterers, lace wedding dresses, Nafshenu Orchestra, NYC Orthodox wedding photographers, NYC weddings, Orthodox wedding videographers NYC, Orthodox weddings New York, Pierre Hotel, Pierre Hotel events, wedding cake ideas

Genna and Andrew Celebrated their Love at the Hilton Pearl River

Genna and Andrew were all about the fun at their wedding at the Hilton Pearl River. They posed for photographer Liel’s camera with sunglasses as props, radiating positive energy on their wedding day.

The couple got hitched during the summer, and they chose a beautiful deep fuchsia hue for the bridal bouquets that really popped in photos. The centerpieces, also designed by X-quisite Affairs, featured white and pink florals paired with elegant candelabras.

The Phase One Band from Craig Scott Entertainment kept the positive energy going on the dance floor. We also loved all the little details Genna and Andrew used to personalize their wedding from Mr. and Mrs. signs to their wedding cake topper!

Congratulations to this happy couple.

#weddingwednesday

VENUE: Pearl River Hilton

FLORIST: X-quisite Affairs

ENTERTAINMENT: Phase One Band, Craig Scott Entertainment

PHOTOGRAPHY: Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company, Liel

Tagged: Craig Scott Orchestra, Hilton Pearl River weddings, New York wedding photographers, summer weddings New York, X-quisite Affairs