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Kathryn & Mary | Christmas Central Park Elopement | New York, NY

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For Christmas 2018, Kathryn and Mary flew over to New York City from Ireland, and eloped in secret! Not even their closest family members back home knew what they were up to on the 26th of December.

The team from Once Upon A Vow, officiant sister duo Daniela and Karla, introduced me to the lovely couple. In the months leading up to their elopement, we all worked together to plan a beautifully simple day in Central Park for these two to celebrate the start of their marriage. Central Park was an extra special place for them to be wed, as it’s where they got engaged a few years earlier,

The semi-private ceremony was held at Wagner’s Cove, followed by a stroll/photo session throughout the park. We got lucky with a sunny afternoon, it was almost a little too warm for their fuzzy matching jackets! It was easy, breezy, relaxing, and full of quiet, loving moments.

Congrats to Kathryn and Mary, wishing you a very happy first anniversary!

Read more about their unique day from the perspective of the couple over on Catalyst Wedding Co.

Pink shoes by Irregular Choice.

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Jenna & James | Modern Autumn Wedding | Brooklyn, NY

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On a sun-soaked fall day in early October, Jenna and James celebrated the start of their marriage. It was a perfectly warm afternoon full of family, flowers, and love.

There were many traditional elements the couple put modern spins on. Jenna created a romantic, natural setting, surrounded by greenery in every room of the venue, adding smalls touches with blooms and crystals scattered throughout the space. After their sunset ceremony, they partied all night, dancing “under the stars” with a view of the NYC skyline.

Congratulations to Jenna, James, their families, and their new rescue pup Henry! Wishing you all the happiness in the world.

See the full list of vendors below.

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Eliza & Eric | Spooky Glam Engagement Session | Salem, MA

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Happy Halloween!

The last photo session I had with my sister, Eliza, and her then-boyfriend, Eric, happened in their Hollywood condo less than two weeks before they got engaged. Now they are living on the East Coast and are officially tying the knot (eventually), so we cooked up a spooky little session to celebrate the season in Salem, Massachusetts, which also happens to be where Eliza was born.

One morning, a few days before a trip to Boston, I woke up with a vision of my sister in a black dress, wearing dark lipstick, while holding a white bouquet in front of the Salem Witch House. So we ordered a dress from Rent the Runway, DIY-ed a bouquet with flowers from Whole Foods together, and got a little glamorous on a Monday morning. The three of us walked along the cobblestone streets, and through the cemetery, taking in history of the witchy town.

Check out more of our Salem session below.

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Emily & Adam | Golden Summer Engagement Session | Brooklyn, NY

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Emily was scrolling Instagram one day when she saw a behind-the-scenes snap from a photo shoot I collaborated on with Butter & Scotch, the feminist Brooklyn based bar and bakery, and Willowhouse Beauty, who she had already been considering hiring for her wedding day. Although I hadn’t taken that particular photo, social media led her to me! After she reached out, she, her fiancé, Adam, and I hit it off over beers, and they booked me for their January wedding.

These two have the most loving relationship, with lots of laughing. The three of us spent an hour strolling the park, wandering over by the Brooklyn Public Library, and then jumping on the subway to head home (we only live a block apart!). Congrats on your engagement, Emily & Adam! Can’t wait for your winter wedding at Dumbo Loft.

Check out their golden Prospect Park engagement session below.