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Navigating the intricacies of hosting a private estate wedding and capturing the unscripted moments filled with emotion.

Navigating the Intricacies of a Private Estate Wedding

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Sleepy Hollow Country Club wedding venue guide. Find more details on planning a sophisticated wedding at this Westchester County venue.

Sleepy Hollow Country Club Wedding Venue Guide

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Featured on the LA Times: a look inside working with your photographer on creating editorial wedding photos.

LA Times Feature: Editorial Wedding Photos

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Paris Wedding Venue

A look inside the famed Maison Baccarat Paris, including the Private Ballroom & Ducasse Baccarat. Find details on hosting a private event here.

Maison Baccarat Paris – Ducasse Baccarat, A Look Inside

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Enjoy expert proposal tips and advice that are vital when crafting the perfect proposal. From proposal speech writing tips to helping your partner prepare, this proposal guide will guarantee a resounding “Yes!”

Crafting the Perfect Proposal

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Ron Ben-Israel Wedding at Blue Hill Farm Restaurant New York​

Ron Ben-Israel & Hiro Aihara’s Blue Hill Farm Wedding preceded by a ceremony at NYC City Hall. Step inside each moment, captured by Melani Lust Photography.

Ron Ben Israel & Hiro Aihara’s Blue Hill at Stone Barns Farm Wedding

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement evokes fairy-tale romance and timeless love with lush floral aesthetics and literary elements.

over the top flowers for a high end wedding in connecticut

An Engagement for the Ages (Taylor’s Version)

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first dance, tented wedding

Building a wedding day schedule doesn’t have to be daunting. Follow my wedding day schedule guide based on decades of experience and enjoy a smooth, stress-free day!

Guide to Your Wedding Day Schedule

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Hayley Paige is back and better than ever! Hayley’s return to the bridal fashion world is draped in sparkle, whimsy, and a celebration of femininity. I was thrilled to spend the day with her in the heart of Manhattan as we celebrated her upcoming line, which will be available at Kleinfeld’s in a few short months! I can’t wait to capture all the beautiful brides in her stunning new dresses.

Bride waving from the window of a classic yellow NYC taxi in her wedding dress, capturing a joyful and iconic New York City moment.

Behind the Lens: Hayley Paige Returns to the Spotlight

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best new england wedding photographer

Hiring the right wedding planner is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when planning your celebration. With years of experience photographing high-end weddings across New York, Connecticut, and beyond, I’ve seen firsthand how a skilled planner transforms the experience—not just in how your day looks, but how it feels. This post walks you through what to consider when hiring a planner, why it matters, and shares a few of the planners I’ve admired most along the way.

Wedding Planners: What to Know and Who to Hire

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