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Erica + Ka’s Elopement
Down by the river. Only a few loved ones in attendance. The magic of Erica and Ka.
Brandon + Brenda’s sunset elopement video
This absolutely magical elopement had all the love energy with Brandon and Brenda fully present and connected. Curated with Hudson Valley Elope, we celebrated this love at Spring Farm Trailhead.
Dorothy + Jesse’s wedding video is amazing!
It was early Spring and the rain had cleared. Greywacke Meadows was all magical and misty. And Dorothy + Jesse’s love was beyond beautiful. This video was incredible and created by Galia Videography
Caitlin + Dave’s Wedding Video
I’m not sure how to begin here except to just come out and say that this wedding video is truly incredible. Crafted by the extremely talented videographer Jessy Figgs, this video captures all the beauty and the love that was ever so present at Dave …
Brandon + Veronica
The wedding story of Brandon and Veronica is spectacular — not just because these two met in a photo lab thanks to their shared love and immense talent for photography and not just because they are just so clearly in love and inspirational people. Though those details in themselves are fantastic. But there was also a bit of other magic going on that makes everything here even more, well, magical.
Veronica and I first “met” on Instagram — we both followed each other and I am an admirer of her gorgeous wedding photography. She and Brandon hired me for their wedding and we began our email correspondence to shape the day. Then, one day about two months prior to the wedding, we randomly ran into each other when she and Brandon were day-tripping in my town!
Wedding day arrives. At Hayfield in the Catskills on June 23, 2018. It’s raining. But, the sun comes out just in time and I start to set up the altar to hold my Tibetan Bowl to connect with the spirit world and to self to open the ceremony, Palo Santo to burn and cleanse, and a crystal grid for the wedding rings. The grid was created with kyanite, citrine, green calcite, rose quartz, and amethyst. Rings are in a nest of rosemary and sage I harvested last year from my favorite local organic farm and peony petals from my garden.
Then, I hear my name. I look into the flurry of guests arriving and there is my dear friend Louise. As it turns out, Louise and Brandon are cousins and there I was officiating the wedding of one of my beloved friend’s family members and I had no idea until that moment. Louise and I hugged and were so happy to see each other (it had been far too long).
But back to the wedding ceremony! Brandon and Veronica are just … wow. You know when you meet a couple and you are in awe of them, of how they are together, of their love, of their connection? That’s Brandon and Veronica. I also love how this wedding was another reminder of how small the world is, and how connected we all are in some way. It’s a little extra reminder to truly love the people we love. Weddings are not just a connection for the couple, but for everyone there.
It was truly a special day … with a cherry on top.
Photos of Brandon and Veronica by Wild Heart Visuals.
Rachael + Daniel
It was a stormy day in the Hudson Valley when Rachael and Daniel were set to get married outside, and down the trail on the grounds of the gorgeous Hasbrouck House in Stone Ridge, NY, on June 28, 2018. These two were eloping and the intimate setting was supposed to take place down a path near the pond.
Amanda + James
Amanda and James tied the knot at The Garrison with the gorgeous views of the Hudson River as the backdrop. The love they have for each other is inspiring, as is the love they have for their family and friends. There was so much style, …
Dave + Caitlin
The love story of Caitlin and Dave started when they were just kids. These two first met when they were 14 years old. They had the same group of friends who all hung out all together at the 7-11 and Chase parking lot. Life happened. Caitlin and Dave lost touch after high school, but years later, they reconnected through mutual friends at a party, and spent that whole night talking and catching up. That reconnection was the spark, that brought us to their wedding day at Arrow Park.
I created a beautiful crystal grid for Caitlin and Dave, and the center held their rings in a special ring holder these cat lovers bought.
They chose these lovely Buddhist vows to read to each other.
I take you for the love you hold in your heart,
and vow to spend my life
cultivating my love and care for you,
for our family, and for all living things.
Our relationship is my most important consideration;
it gives me strength,
and I vow
to put every effort into strengthening it
in turn through honesty,
faithfulness, and patience.
For all the days that we live with one another,
I promise to spend each day
working to become a more true version of myself,
and I will do my utmost to help you do the same.
To a lifetime of love! As always, such a honor to officiate.
Wedding photos by Stephanie Augello
Marcus + Melissa
The love story of Marcus and Melissa started in high school. Marcus says they got to know each other better in physics and that it was the love of science that caused the equal and opposite reaction of their love for each other. They had …