Catskill Weddings | Sept 2021
Stepping onto the property at A Private Estate is really like a world away. You can see views of the Hudson River and the great expanse of your surroundings hits you as you look around. If you’re going to enjoy an outdoor wedding in the Hudson Valley, you can’t go wrong. Located near Hudson, NY, A Private Estate has all the old world charm in a modern century.
Sora & Blake share more than common interests and hobbies; they’re both doctors and their love of serving others brought them together. And while they don’t live local to the Hudson Valley, they chose A Private Estate because of the ability to host an intimate wedding away from the hustle and bustle of their everyday lives. They wanted a wedding and venue that incorporated the outdoors. Sora & Blake wanted for guests to feel like they’re further from home than in actuality. They wanted their day to reflect warmth and love. And they got it!
On a warm and sunny Saturday, I found myself in Hudson, NY, and followed a long windy driveway that brought me to this jewel. I spent a rewarding afternoon shooting Sora & Blake, and seeing them with their families and friends. There was laughter, tears, and a sense of camaraderie as they said their vows overlooking the Hudson River.
We shot gorgeous portraits all over the property and stepped out for sunset portraits as the sunset. Being able to witness their happiness and capture their gentle smiles and soft laughter made my heart happy.
Their guests enjoyed scenic views as they sipped on cocktails and noshed on fall-ish apps. And a lively party was held right on site at the barn that the venue boasts. This was a lively wedding, and one for the books.
The Wedding Itself…
![groom gets ready for a private estate wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Blake-2_websize-1-683x1024.jpg)
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![groom gets ready](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Blake-18_websize-1024x683.jpg)
![bride gets ready for a her wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sora-30_websize-683x1024.jpg)
![bride gets ready for a hudson valley wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sora-17_websize-683x1024.jpg)
![bride gets ready for a catskill wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sora-23_websize-683x1024.jpg)
![first look at a private estate](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/formals-7_websize-683x1024.jpg)
![florals at a fall wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/formals-10_websize-683x1024.jpg)
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![first look during hudson valley wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/formals-23_websize-683x1024.jpg)
![florals for hudson valley wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/formals-33_websize-683x1024.jpg)
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![candid of couple for hudson valley wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/formals-56_websize-1024x683.jpg)
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![kiss catskill wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/more-portraits-16_websize-683x1024.jpg)
![formal pic for hudson valley wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/more-portraits-29_websize-683x1024.jpg)
![candid during portraits](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/more-portraits-32_websize-683x1024.jpg)
![kiss at a private estate wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/more-portraits-38_websize-683x1024.jpg)
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![hudson valley wedding ceremony details](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/more-ceremony-17_websize-683x1024.jpg)
![views from hudson valley wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/the-ceremony-42_websize-683x1024.jpg)
![first kiss during hudson valley wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/the-ceremony-64_websize-683x1024.jpg)
![hudson valley wedding photogapher](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/the-ceremony-78_websize-683x1024.jpg)
![bridal party for hudson valley wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cocktail-shots-2_websize-683x1024.jpg)
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![sunset portraits hudson valley wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cocktail-shots-26_websize-1-683x1024.jpg)
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![sunset portraits catskills valley wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cocktail-shots-28_websize-678x1024.jpg)
![a private estate wedding decor](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/more-details-7_websize-683x1024.jpg)
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![wedding decor for hudson valley wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/more-details-5_websize-683x1024.jpg)
![wedding decor for catskill wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/more-details-3_websize-1-1-683x1024.jpg)
![catskill wedding photographer](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/more-details-2_websize-1-1-683x1024.jpg)
![wedding cake during hudson valley wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/details-11_websize-683x1024.jpg)
![wedding cake for catskill wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/more-details-9_websize-1-683x1024.jpg)
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![bride and groom first dance](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/intro-55_websize-1-683x1024.jpg)
![twirl during first dance](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/intro-56_websize-1-683x1024.jpg)
![first dance moment](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/intro-57_websize-1-683x1024.jpg)
![wedding reception](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/reception-moments-118_websize-1024x683.jpg)
![dancing during reception](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/reception-moments-115_websize-1024x683.jpg)
![fun shots during reception](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/reception-moments-105_websize-1024x683.jpg)
![bride dancing during her wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/reception-moments-97_websize-1024x683.jpg)
![candids during wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/reception-moments-101_websize-1024x683.jpg)
![couple about to cut the cake](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/reception-moments-60_websize-1024x683.jpg)
![cutting the cake shot](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/reception-moments-63_websize-1024x683.jpg)
![cake kiss for hudson valley fall wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/reception-moments-69_websize-1024x683.jpg)
![cake kiss for hudson valley wedding](https://summerbarnhart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/reception-moments-72_websize-1024x683.jpg)
Info:
Venue: A Private Estate
Photographer: Summer Barnhart
Flowers: Athabold
MUA/Hair: La Tua Bella
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