Kathi Littwin Photography

A Springtime Wedding in Rye, NY

admin — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 16:02:24 +0000

Stephanie & Jon chose The Wainwright House in springtime for their beautiful waterfront wedding. This wedding had an abundance of personal touches. How many brides can say that mom did all the floral elements? Everyone was impressed at how gorgeous they were. Stephanie’s mother was also involved in the event planning and coordinating with Julia at the venue. The engagement and wedding rings were designed by Michele Caplan, a family friend and Stephanie’s makeup was done by Clothilde Breillout her best friend from 8th grade.

When I look back at these images, I can see the warmth, friendship, connections and love. Stephanie & Jon’s friends and family came together to create and celebrate the beginning of a new chapter. I can’t help but smile when I look at all the photos of the day.

Venue: the Wainwright House https://www.wainwright.org/wedding

Paper Suite: Shine

https://www.shineweddinginvitations.com/weddings/wedding-invitations

Catering & Cake: Cornerstone Catering http://cornerstonecaterers.com/

Officiant: Rabbi Jade Ross

Music – ceremony and cocktail hour: Maura & Co Wedding Music https://www.mauramusic.com/

Music – reception: Jimmy Dee https://www.jimmydee.com/weddings

AV/Lighting: Jimmy Dee https://www.jimmydee.com/weddings

Hair: Nina from Lord & Beauty New Rochelle, NY

Second Photographer: Miana Jun

Reni & David wed at the Liberty Warehouse in Red Hook

admin — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 16:03:02 +0000

The Liberty Warehouse in Red Hook is a wedding and event space like no other. While just a short cab ride away from Manhattan, you are truly in another world. The waterfront location is photo juicy, and while the sun can be a bit tricky to work with, we had great light all around on this day. We also planned a good block of time for formals before the ceremony. There are so many great places to photograph the bride and groom. I could have shot for another hour with Reni and David. Let me just say that these two are such fun. They are great to be with and they planned a awesome wedding ceremony and reception party. It had style and personality, great food, beautiful views and loads of love. I’m going to let the photos take over now, but not before giving credit to my second shooter, Harrison Steg.

Event Planning- DOMINIQUE BELLE EVENTS
Venue & Catering – THE LIBERTY WAREHOUSE

Floral Design & Decor: REBECCA SHEPHERD FLORAL DESIGN

Wedding Dress: THE WHITE GOWN
Grooms Attire: MICHAEL ANDREWS BESPOKE
Bride’s Engagement Ring: ALEX & CO
Wedding Rings: SUZY B JEWELRY
Invitations & Paper: LION IN THE SUN
Officiant: CANTOR ROY EINHORN, TEMPLE ISRAEL BOSTON

Wedding Cake: NINECAKES
Music, Ceremony: STERLING STRINGS
Music, Reception: BROOKLYN SOUND/HANK LANE
AV/Lighting: PEGASUS PRODUCTIONS

Transportation: COACHMAN LUXURY TRANSPORT
Hair & Make Up: BEAUTY BY EDEN DI BIANCO

Maggie & Greg a Summer Wedding at the Wainwright House

admin — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 21:31:44 +0000

Maggie & Greg chose an August day for their summer wedding at the Wainwright House. Everyone knows I love this venue and you can see why. The atmosphere combines a lovely waterfront location with a gorgeous Chateau, and the light is to die for. There is also a wonderful mix of indoor and outdoor spaces. I think this wedding shows the true beauty of a summer event in Rye, NY. Maggie’s lace Monique L’huillier dress looks truly amazing on her as does Greg in his Theory tux. The Bridesmaids dresses are from Anthropology. The Flowers are by Jenny Seok of Green Wood Flowers. Invitations were from the Paper Source. the music at cocktail hour was from Maura Music and the reception tunes were from the DJs at Remixologists. And of course the delicious food and wedding cake was by Cornerstone Catering. Miana Jun was my wonderful second shooter.

Now let’s talk about photography. I admit I had a lot on my side already with the space, the day and the beautiful couple. But great photos are more than just a record of what’s there. I want my couples to be themselves and see themselves in the photos. The formal pictures start with some standard poses and then there is room to have some fun. With the day as it flows, I’m seeking the emotions, to catch an expression, a laugh or the love and joy in the faces of everybody. I think the images collected together create a cinematic flow that pulls you in and brings the day back, over and over again, each time you look at your wedding pictures.

Greg’s Tux is from Theory

Maggie’s dress is by Monique L’huillier

Flowers are from Jenny Seok of Green Wood Flowers

Bridesmaids dresses are from Anthropologie

Cocktail Hour Music was provided by Maura Music

Centerpieces are from Jenny Seok of Green Wood Flowers

Catering was by Cornerstone Catering

the DJ was from Remixologists

Cake was from Cornerstone Catering

April at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, Will Hunt and Justin’s Wedding

admin — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 19:02:30 +0000

I’m partial to April weddings as it’s also the month that I chose for my own. The trees are getting their leaves back and the flowers are starting to bloom. Winter is fading into the background and the season of new beginnings is under way. There might be no place better to feel the best of early spring than the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and the Palm House. The cherry esplanade is exceptionally gorgeous and we caught it at peak for Will Hunt & Justin’s wedding. While April showers moved the ceremony indoors, we still had a break in the rain to catch some blooms for portrait time. Soraya Jollon of Soraya Weddings brought together a fabulous team for this event. Putnam & Putnam floral designers were at the top of the list, but fabulous didn’t stop there. Music and a great party were also important to the grooms, and so, Meadow Lark Quartet provided the beautiful ceremony music, while Kinky Spigot & the Welders blew it out of the park for the reception. L&M Sound and Light created a wonderful party environment and shot off a confetti cannon during one of the groom’s favorite songs. King David Tacos supplied the late night treat before guests headed out to the after party. Beside the month of April we also shared an officiant, Bettina Yiannakouru, loved her then, love her now. If you were lucky enough to be a guest, this event will be on your list of all time favorite weddings. Thanks guys, for an amazing day to photograph and another big thanks and shout out to my second shooter, David Willems.

Getting ready at the Conrad NY Hotel

Putnam & Putnam florals

Putnam & Putnam Florals

Formals at the Cherry Blossom Esplanade

Bridal Party shots at the Lily Pool Terrace

Signing the Katubah in the Conservatory

The Palm House at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens

Cocktails in the Conservatory

Putnam & Putnam Florals

Music by Kinky Spigot & the Welders

Music by Kinky Spigot & the Welders and Confetti Cannon by L&M Sound & Light

Music by Kinky Spigot & the Welders

A Small Tour of South Vietnam and Cambodia

admin — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 18:37:42 +0000

This past February I met up with my bff Linda for a three week visit to Southern Vietnam and Cambodia. Both of us had never been to Asia and this was an easy choice for our first trip. Many people claim it as a favorite destination and it’s not hard to see why. The cities will keep you on your toes with sensory overload on top of whizzing motorbikes and cars. The written language uses arabic letters, so much less confusing than signage in characters. The food is delicious and crazy cheap most of the time. It’s possible to stay in the most amazing hotels and resorts without breaking the bank and there are just so many things to check out. We searched for cinnamon and kitchen tools in the food markets, shopped for the ingredients we used in our private cooking class, had some custom tailoring done in Saigon, became Vietnamese coffee fanatics, had our fortunes told by a monk at Angkor Wat, and were sad that the lanterns of Hoi An were too big and fragile to bring home safely.

We will return for sure. Next time we’ll add the Northern part of Vietnam to the itinerary. I hope you enjoy the photos. leave a comment and let me know which ones you like the best. Happy trails!

Saigon – HoChi Minh City
Vietnam ©Kathi Littwin Photography

Maison Marou Chocolate – Saigon – HoChi Minh City
Vietnam ©Kathi Littwin Photography

Caramelized Pork Salad – L’Usine – Saigon – HoChi Minh City
Vietnam ©Kathi Littwin Photography

The Workshop Coffee House – Saigon – HoChi Minh City
Vietnam ©Kathi Littwin Photography

the Night Market and Bitexco Financial Tower – Saigon – HoChi Minh City
Vietnam ©Kathi Littwin Photography

Noodle Factory near Can Thon – Mekong Delta Vietnam ©Kathi Littwin Photography

Food stall in the forest near Can Thon – Mekong Delta – Vietnam ©Kathi Littwin Photography

Food Stall near Can Thon – Mekong Delta – Vietnam ©Kathi Littwin Photography

Angkor Wat – Cambodia ©Kathi Littwin Photography

Angkor Thom – Cambodia ©Kathi Littwin Photography

A Stunning Summer Wedding at the Wainwright House in Rye NY

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 22:04:02 +0000

The Wainwright House is a beautiful wedding venue and if you don’t already know it, one of my favorites. The location is close to Manhattan but feels like it’s worlds away.

For their summer wedding day, Kristen chose an incredible Oscar De La Renta gown with a fishtail train and had her bridesmaids choose their own unique dresses in shades of grey. Jeremy’s suit was Vera Wang

“Jeremy and I are not the type to “over theme” anything- he wanted a great band, Hank Lane Music and I wanted amazing flowers, Ariella Chezar. Given that we met in Manhattan and both love nature, we thought the Wainwright House would be the perfect venue to reflect our love for city culture as well as the outdoors. We wanted to focus around local and seasonal- everything from the vendors we used to the summer themed menu and floral varietals. The most important part of the day was for our guests to feel at home and to enjoy an evening together with a delicious summer themed menu, by Cornerstone Catering, and great music in a warm, inviting ambiance. Having our families all together made for the most perfect wedding day. We truly felt so blessed to have everyone together for our special day!”

It also rained that day. Not a big downpour but enough so that we couldn’t have the ceremony on the lawn by the water. I wanted you to see how lovely the site is even if the weather isn’t totally on your side. To fill out the list of credits the invitations were by Lion in the Sun, Markup Artist Meredith Hayman and hair by Melissa Scorfani. And my great thanks to Miana Jun, my second shooter. This wedding was also featured on Style me Pretty!

Maddie & Hawkins’s Wedding at Mashomack Preserve Club

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 19:54:14 +0000

What is a wedding about and what makes for great wedding photographs? As much as we love to gush about all the lovely details and personal touches, a wedding is about people. It’s about family and friends coming together to celebrate the beginning of a new family and to share some joy. Great photographs can, bring you back to the day, run the movie in your head and hopefully bring a smile to your face. That said, the details are what make wedding planning so much fun. They make up the canvas for this story to play out on. The best images strike a balance between these two elements. The details and scenics give you a sense of style and place while the candid photos show who these people are. Add some formals, because we know how important they are, and you have a wedding story. The photos below tell you a lot about this beautiful day last May. It was elegant and lovely without being fussy. The weather was perfect, the setting sublime but most importantly you can see the love and happiness in the faces of Maddie & Hawkins and all of the their guests.

And because a blog about a wedding is very much about the details, here are the credits: The ceremony venue was Good Shepard Catholic Church in Rhinebeck, NY. The reception venue was The Mashomack Preserve Club in Pine Plains, NY. The Event Planners were Every Little Detail, thank you Danielle, Kayla and Matthew. David Thieringer at Mashomack was the florist, Stortz Lighting lit the place up. Music was by the Band of New York. 1st Student Bus Company provided the little yellow school bus for the bridesmaids. Wheels of Time furnished the gorgeous baby blue vintage Pontiac for the bride & groom. Maureen Pedala on Make-up. Claudia Pedala and Jennifer Hetherington on hair. Last but certainly not least my wonderful second shooter, Miana Jun.

Dana & Ben have a NY wedding at the Wainwright House

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 13:57:09 +0000

The wedding of Dana & Ben at the Wainwright House in Rye NY was chosen for the current issue of Westchester Wedding Planner Magazine. I thought it was a good time to post it on my blog and coincidentally it is their anniversary today. So please enjoy a look at a beautiful waterfront gathering, at one of my favorite venues, to celebrate the wedding of Dana & Ben.

Other vendors include: Cornerstone Catering, Carolyn Dempsey Design, Hank Lane Music, Styles On B, Renee Made U Look, Pronovias, Sunnyville Films and of course The Wainwright House

Kristen & Jeremy’s Engagement Portraits in NYC

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 13:15:54 +0000

Kristen & Jeremy are having a lovely summer wedding at the Wainwright House. For their engagement shoot they wanted to me mix it up with some gritty city backgrounds and Central Park. It was fun getting to know them while we moved around the city. I especially like the graffitied building at 190 Bowery. The gentleman on the steps was happy to play along as well. This area is on the verge of some major changes and the couple wanted to freeze it in time. It will be great to look back as these spaces as they evolve.

Kate & Patrick’s Wedding at Belle Haven Club in Greenwich

admin — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 16:54:42 +0000

Kate & Patrick were married this summer in Greenwich, CT. with the ceremony at The First Presbyterian Church and the reception at the Belle Haven Club. What I love about this wedding is how natural and relaxed it was. Of course it had the energy that comes from anticipation but the day just flowed in such a fun and beautiful way. A Polished Plan led by Jessica Tocko kept the day running smoothly. The Floral Design was done by Elegant Effects. Lighting and Party Decor by Social Decor. The tent was by the Cove Tent Company. The cake by Sweet Lisa, video by the Lightmill. My second shooter was the always fabulous Miana Jun.