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Hudson Valley Weddings
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1. The Elephant in the Room: Budget! Weddings are not cheap! When it’s time to figure out how to plan your perfect wedding, you want to hire the right Hudson Valley wedding planner! As a general rule of thumb, you can expect to spend about 15-20% of your estimated wedding budget on a planner. While […]

Weddings

3 things You NEED to KNOW when hiring a Hudson Valley Wedding Planner

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wedding trends 2022

I’m sharing the top 10 hottest wedding trends for 2022! Whether you’re curious about what wedding trends are hot this year, OR you’re still in the throes of planning your big day, this list can be your perfect inspiration for planning a 2022 wedding! 1. Outdoor Weddings Outdoor weddings take the number one spot this […]

The Top 10 Wedding Trends for 2022

Hudson Valley Weddings Fall 2021 There’s something special about a wedding in the Hudson Valley! The area is full of amazing locations that can appeal to any couple! When Catherine and Alex reached out about getting married at the same church where her parents did with a Thayer Hotel reception, I was on board! No […]

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Thayer Hotel Wedding

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The Hudson Valley Every year, couples are discovering the Hudson Valley! They recognize that this gorgeous area is a stone’s throw outside NYC! And there are gorgeous venues that can easily accommodate any type of wedding! From opulence, to rustic charm, to high end or chic, there are lots of ideal spots to have your […]

Where Can I Get Married in the Hudson Valley

3 Things You Should Ask Your Photographer! I’ve shot enough weddings to know a thing or two about how a wedding day goes! And while I always try to share that insider knowledge with my couples, I recognize that not every photographer does that! Let me share 5 things you may want to ask YOUR […]

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What Should You Ask Your Hudson Valley Wedding Photographer!

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new jersey wedding with new jersey bride

Sarina & Joey |Wayne | New Jersey As a wedding photographer, the Pandemic has thrown the industry a curve ball! Not just myself, but all wedding vendors! We’ve had to shift and adapt to make magic during a time when there are lots of uncertainties. And shooting Sarina & Joey’s wedding wedding came with a […]

Having a Glam New Jersey Wedding with Covid!

A Day on the Farm | Beardslee Buffalo Farm | Little Falls | NY Colleen And Andy met back in college. During their time there, they traveled abroad. One particular trip to Italy left an impression on them. Working together, they took a multigenerational farm and turned it into a water buffalo farm! Located in […]

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Deep in the Adirondacks for an Engagement Session!

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romantic kiss at jupiter beach wedding, florida

Florida Wedding At the Jupiter Beach Resort, Jupiter Beach | FL Same story, different couple…Michele & Tim had every intention of getting married in the gorgeous Hudson Valley. They had both grown up local to the area. And they both agreed that they wanted a large wedding celebrating their relationship this past August. And when […]

When Your Hudson Valley Wedding Photographer Travels for a Destination Wedding!

Westchester Wedding At the Factoria | Peekskill | NY Katie & Corey were scheduled to marry in May 2020. Then the Pandemic hit. And the national lockdown put a squash on their original wedding plan. They knew that they wanted to get married regardless of obstacle and decided to embrace the restrictions and shifted to […]

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Factoria at Charles St. | Hudson Valley

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romantic luxury hudson valley engagement session

Fall Engagement Session | New Paltz Lauren knew she wanted an engagement session during the fall! Something that embodied everything from warm colors to that golden sun! And New Paltz, NY is a gem of a spot that people from NYC always travel to! We knew that it would make a perfect location to have […]

Hudson Valley Engagement Photographer