Wedding Ideas | Bridal Style | Hudson Valley NY

Wedding: Michele + Brian | Glen Island Harbour Club, New Rochelle, New York

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 15:15:00 +0000

I knew all the details for this wedding - I mean, I usually do, but for this wedding, Michele and I really planned out the day at Glen Island Harbour Club because there was a lot of moving parts and we wanted them to fully enjoy all of it. Well, it was perfect (of course!), but the day will filled with more love and fun than I could have imagined! The perfect sunset, the amazing band (The Nerds!!), the closeness among family, the choreographed father-daughter dance...the list is endless and we left with giant smiles on our faces that night. Such a great day to be a photographer!

Wedding: Liz + Chris | The Clubhouse at Patriot Hills, Stony Point, New York

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 12:44:00 +0000

What a gorgeous day for a wedding! It was perfect. We shot the ceremony and then the group of us headed down to the Hudson River for some photographs - I love juxtaposing the dressed up bride and groom with different, more rugged backgrounds. The rocks and mountains and water just look beautiful in these shots (as do Liz and Chris!). After our session, we got the party started at Patriot Hills with one of our favorites, Turntable Events - and that was it! People were dancing, eating, laughing, drinking, hugging, you know, doing all the good things that should happen at a wedding.

Thanks for a great day guys! It was our pleasure to be a part of it.

Catching the last bit of sunset...

Wedding: Jillian + Jeff | Hunter Mountain, New York

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 16:32:00 +0000

We were psyched for Jillian & Jeff's wedding - Hunter Mountain! How fun is that? Ceremony at the top of the mountain - check. Riding the lift up to the top - check. Taking photographs of a bride frolicking among mountain views - check, check, check. It was perfection! I was watching the weather like a bride with a tent-less reception the week prior because I really was hoping to shoot at the top - the day turned out gorgeous for them and we had a blast hanging out up there.

I have so many favorites, this is really just the beginning. Thanks for having us guys, it was awesome getting to know you and being a part of your day!

Wedding: Alicia + Frank | FEAST at Round Hill, Washingtonville, New York

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 16:38:00 +0000

We love Alicia & Frank! I'm so, so excited to post some of their images today - I think it was about 2 years ago that we met and started to plan their wedding and I was so happy for them to have such a wonderful day with their friends and family. Great day and awesome party! Happy Friday everyone - hope you are enjoying the last few weeks of summer!

Thanks to FEAST caterers at Round Hill and A Perfect Blend Entertainment for a great night!

Wedding: Deb + Tim | Saybrook Point Inn & Spa | Old Saybrook, Connecticut

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 16:01:00 +0000

Ah, I love this location! Saybrook Point Inn - the buildings, the dock, the rooms, it is all perfect. We had a great time shooting Deb & Tim and were so happy that the weather held out for us for awhile so we could enjoy the scenery. So many favorites, check out a bunch below and Happy Friday!!

Wedding: Jenn + Mike | The Surf Club, New Rochelle, New York

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 19:42:00 +0000

It was our first time shooting at The Surf Club and it was a great location. Love the beach access and lawn out back - I'm a sucker for any spot that has an ocean breeze and some natural surroundings to go with all the ornate wedding details. Jenn & Mike were awesome too - laid-back, kind and funny. Great combination. We had a great day with them and I have lots to show for it here today. Happy Tuesday everyone!

Wedding: Kendra + Anthony | Saltwater Farm Vineyard, Stonington, CT

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 15:53:00 +0000

This wedding was a serious party!! A big party at one of my most favorite venues equals a great time for us. Even Usher showed up...

Congratulations guys - thanks for a great day!

Venue: Saltwater Farm Vineyard
Caterer: Gourmet Galley
Photography: Uplift Photography
Florist: Flowers by Danielle
DJ: CT Party Pros
Dress: Lucille's Bridal

UPLIFTmovie: Wedding: Kristy + Dave | The Harvard Club of New York

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:20:00 +0000

Wedding: Allison + Bob | The Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, CT

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:07:00 +0000

One of the reasons that I shoot weddings is because I love love. In this crazy world, it is amazing to step into a day that is just filled with love and happiness. Allison and Bob are a perfect example of this - they are so in love, respectful of each other and so happy. I think I was smiling behind my camera the entire time!

It was our pleasure to photograph these two, and I'm so excited to post some of my many favorites today. Enjoy guys!

Reception Venue: The Florence Griswold Museum

Ceremony Venue: Christ the King Church

Photography: Uplift Photography

Bridal Shop/Brand: White Dress by the Shore/Anne Barge

Bridal Shoes: Badgley Mischka

Bridesmaids' and Flower Girl Dresses: J.Crew

Groom and Groomsmen Attire: Black by Vera Wang

Stylists: Dana Bartone and Company

Jeweler: The Classic Gem

Floral Design: Elements

Caterer: Gourmet Galley

Cake: Scrumptions

DJ: Music Mixers Entertainment

Ceremony and Cocktail Musicians: Florence Trio and Laid BackJazz Quartet

Wedding Cinematography: BRB Audiovisual Production

Lighting: Ryan Designs

Luxury Rentals: Chase Canopy

Accommodations: The Old Lyme Inn

Invitations: The Bowerbird

Choreography: Duet Dance Studio, Chicago

Wedding: Danielle + Marc | Bronx Zoo, New York City

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 16:24:00 +0000

So many wedding guests tell me that rain on a wedding day means good luck for the couple, but I would say that it is good luck for us too! We definitely got lucky at this rainy day wedding - for starters, (and as usual), the forecast was not as bad as anticipated. We were able to squeeze in a bunch of outdoor portraits without anyone getting too wet, and at the zoo, that is a big deal. Everyone wants photos outside at the Bronx Zoo! And, #2 -- Danielle and Marc killed it! They didn't complain once about the weather, about climbing in and out of the golf cart, about the humidity or anything - they smiled and looked like their pretty, happy selves the whole day! Love them!

Plus, a little rain on a wedding is fun! We always make it work, and you can see from the images below, everything turned out perfect. So, onto the fun photographs - lots with animals, many with beautiful scenery and all with a happy Marc and Danielle. Congratulations guys!

Wedding: Lindsay + Will | The Inn at Longshore, Westport, Connecticut

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 15:33:00 +0000

I don't know how I get such awesome clients, I really don't - whether it is because I work mainly from recommendations (so I go from great client to great client, etc.) or because great people like pretty photographs, or maybe I'm just lucky? I don't know, but however I got Lindsay and Will - they are the best. Funny, easy-going but not uncaring, detail-oriented, happy, loving, always smiling - we had a perfect day with them and I'm so, so excited to share their happy images with you today!

Guys, can you do a vow renewal next year so we can do it all again?

Venue: The Inn at Longshore (with On the Marc events)

Floral designer: Fleurescent

Band: Faze4's Project Madison

Video: 15 Minutes of Frame

Bridal beauty: Salon Posh / JKFlashy
Dress: Bliss by Monique Lhuillier / The Plumed Serpent Bridal

Groom attire: Custom Tux by Alexander West
Cake: Dale the Cake Lady

Wedding: Michelle + Mike | Elizabeth Park & The Pond House Cafe, Connecticut

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 05:52:00 +0000

Love love love Michelle & Mike. We were so psyched to see them and run around Elizabeth park with them and their friends.

I have a ton of favorites from the day -- there are so many of them just dying of laughter, or smiling so hard their cheeks could explode, or throwing each other funny glances. They are so happy and comfortable with each other that I smiled behind my camera all day long too. It also helps a little that they picked such a gorgeous location - The Pond House Cafe and grounds of Elizabeth Park are just beautiful - I could shoot there every day!

Venue: Elizabeth Park / The Pond House Cafe
Florist: A Special Place Floral Design Studio
DJ: Jeff Ladd, DJ Plus
Photobooth: Top Hat Photobooth
Cake: Classic Cakes
Dress: Jim Hjelm purchased from Vows!

Twins on the loose!

Engagement: Kaci + Nick | Fort Tryon Park, New York City

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 16:18:00 +0000

We almost shot these in the winter, and while I love winter shoots - I'm so glad we waited for spring! Fort Tryon was amazing and we picked the exact week of the cherry blossom bloom. These guys were so easy in front of my camera, I could shoot them for days. So excited for their fall wedding!

Wedding: Melissa + Kurt | Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Westchester, New York

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:05:00 +0000

Sleepy Hollow Country Club is gorgeous! I have shot a few weddings there and every time I drive up, I feel transported to a world of gorgeous gardens, stone mansions and amazing river views. It is really incredible, and one of the only mansions where you can have your reception indoors, instead of in a tent on the property. Really perfect for a summer or fall wedding.

Tim and I had a great day photographing Melissa and Kurt - the day was perfect, they are easy-going and there was not a bad view to be had. I have so many favorites, I'll stop chatting now and get right to it! Happy Tuesday all!

Venue: Sleepy Hollow Country Club
Planning: Sarah Lusardi / NY Engagements
Photography: Uplift Photography
Music: Jimmy Dee Productions
Videography: 15 Minute of Frame
Make-up: Meredith Hayman
Hair: Melissa Scrofani
Officiant: Earth and Sky Ceremonies, Elizabeth Phaire
Floral Design: Forever in Bloom

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Wedding: Danielle + Mike | Seasons Catering, New Jersey

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 15:09:00 +0000

Finally, the sun is out again. The last 5 days have been non-stop monsoon around here. To keep up with the sunshine, today I'm here to post some images from Danielle & Mike's wedding! It was a perfect spring day, that magical weekend each year where the trees burst into bloom and it is not too hot, or too cold. If you can grab that day for your wedding, I think you are off to a pretty great start. Lucky Danielle & Mike!

Thanks for having us guys - we were honored to capture your day and hang with you! A few of my favorite moments.

Love this shot of Mike.

I can't handle this image.

My view.

Tim's view.

Wedding: Lisa + Ben, Part I | New York City Hall

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Mon, 18 May 2015 15:19:00 +0000

This story is a two-parter. First, I met the funny, happy, easy-going Ben & Lisa at City Hall (or, down the street from the actual City Hall, at the Office of the City Clerk). It was actually my first time there! It was really cool to have a private ceremony - almost like a secret between just two people. Following the wedding, we all had a great time walking around downtown, grabbing some photographs along the way as New York City was bursting into spring. Here are a few of my favorites from this day, with many more to come from their reception at the Bronx Zoo later that week! Thanks Ben & Lisa for being awesome, you guys made it easy!

Wedding: Margo + Matt | Crystal Springs Resort, New Jersey

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Fri, 08 May 2015 04:36:00 +0000

This is a big post. If you are on a two second break from work, now is not the time to check out these images. Seriously, come back later with a cup of coffee. Margo's smile is too good, their happiness too apparent, and the flowers too, too gorgeous to give these images no less than a solid few minutes of your time. When a family creates so many moments, it is impossible to cull my favorites, so I figured Margo and Matt wouldn't mind if I posted a few extra.

Thanks for a perfect day guys - you rocked that schedule! We were so honored to document it all for you, and I'm thrilled to show you some of my favorites today. (and by the way, I'm going to miss you guys now that we finished all of your events...)

Venue: Grand Cascades Lodge, Crystal Springs Resort

Photography/Videography: Uplift Photography

Floral Design (amazing!!!): Still Life Designs

Band: Brian Kirk and the Jirks

Dress: Lazaro purchased at Kleinfelds (shoes: Tory Burch / bag: Judith Leiber / veil: Lyn Kohls)

Grrom Attire: Vera Wang Collection @ Jos A Bank

Officiant: Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz

Beauty: Reflections Spa of Crystal Springs

Bridesmaids: Bill Levkoff

Groomsmen: Socks/Pocket squares purchased at the tie bar

Menus: Printed and then hand-painted by Bride/Groom (!!)

Huppah/Yamaka: Needle point by Bride's Grandfather

Wedding: Samantha + Ken | The RoundHouse, Beacon, New York

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 15:11:00 +0000

I don't play favorites, but sometimes, you just have to put it out there. The Roundhouse is one of the best venues in the Hudson Valley. Hands down. I'm sure I've said it before, but it is so unique, interesting, gorgeous, and spacious! Did I mention that we love shooting there? I also have to be honest and say that I was not expecting it to snow on their wedding day (at the end of March!!), but we roll with the punches around here and so do Sam and Ken. Their outdoor photos are gorgeous, with big, puffy snowflakes falling lazily around them. So beautiful.

Thanks for being so great guys! Hope you love the preview!

Venue: The Roundhouse
DJ: Turntable Events (best around!)
Florist: Lee Vazquez
Videographer: 15 Minutes of Frame
Beauty: Stefanie Duell (hair) / Ashley Glazer (make-up)
Dress: Monique Lhuillier
Groom Attire: Hugo Boss
Sno-cones/Cotton Candy: Handsome Dan's

Wedding: Kristy + Dave | The Harvard Club of New York City

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 02:27:00 +0000

Kristy and Dave's wedding marked the beginning of wedding season for us, and it was the perfect way to get it started. Great venue (love shooting on the streets of NYC), amazingly fun party packed with lots of dancing, a great DJ and a blow-up kangaroo too! Add in a few cherry blossom centerpieces and my day was made. Thanks for being so cool guys - there is nothing better than shooting a happy couple in love! A few of my many, many favorites below. Happy Wednesday all!

Venue: Harvard Club of New York City
DJ: Get Down Entertainment
Floral design: Bride and Blossom
Officiant: Larissa Martell
Bridal attire: Rebecca Schoneveld
Beauty: Hair: Glamsquad / Makeup: Karen Serravalle
Bridesmaid dresses: Halston Heritage

Engagement: Alyssa + Fred | Gantry Plaza State Park, Long Island City

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 14:55:00 +0000

I just love being back shooting. Even in the rain. I had plans to meet up with Alyssa and Fred at Gantry Park (such a cool spot), but on my way in, it was really dark and starting to rain. I almost turned around because there is no cover at the park at all, but since everyone already had the day off of work, we decided to make a go of it. And, if you can believe it, as I pulled up, my darksky app told me that we would have a solid hour rain-free! What?? It was still cold, and sort of damp and dark, but it was not raining and that was good enough. One dog, a cute couple, and an awesome hat later, we were golden and the proof is below. LOVE these shots. Can't wait to shoot more of these two this fall!

(little UPLIFT history - I shot another engagement session here a few years ago, and we walked over to 5Pointz for some more images (scroll to the bottom of the post). 5Pointz has since been demolished (so sad), but pretty crazy and amazing to have captured some images there.)

Wedding: Emily + Will | Saint Clements Castle, Portland, Connecticut

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 21:33:00 +0000

First wedding of 2015. Now, I love a good winter wedding. Emily and I were planning for a light snow, and blue skies - you know, that perfect winter day where there is snow on the ground, but not on the roads and somehow, the temperatures peak at a spring-like 42 degrees? It didn't exactly go as we had planned, but it all worked out perfectly and the fog made for some gorgeous photos. Plus, Emily and Will are so awesome, they had no problem standing outside sans coats! Great people to start my year off with, and I'm so happy they chose us to document their day.

Looking forward to a really great and positive 2015, we have so many wonderful couples and weddings lined up, I'm psyched to share the love! I also have a bunch of shoots that I didn't get to blog from 2014, so I'm excited to share that with you all as well.

Now, onto the images! These images also showcase the talents of a number of other vendors, including:

Hotel: The Inn at Middletown
Ceremony venue: Wesleyan Chapel
Reception venue: Saint Clements Castle
Florals: Always Bloomin
Hair/Makeup: Dana Bartone & Co.
Dress: Mariella's Creations
DJ: Atmosphere Productions LLC
Cake: J Cakes

Wedding: Colleen + Mike | Mystic & The Branford House, Connecticut

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 15:53:00 +0000

Yes, we are on fire this week! So many amazing weddings to post and I'm so happy to get Colleen and Mike a sneak peek for the weekend. Their wedding day was the first day that we met in person, but, I had a feeling that we might hit it off. Colleen was a super laid-back bride with really fun ideas - like walking around downtown Mystic for photos - and I liked her right away. I knew it was going to be a great day, and, really, it couldn't have been better. The drawbridge went up while we were shooting, and these guys rocked the crowd that formed to watch them! So much fun. And, The Branford House, come on, impossible to take a bad picture on those grounds. Colleen & Mike - can we do it all again next fall for your anniversary?

Have a great weekend everyone!!

Colleen and her sister wore the same dress for their weddings, love this photo of them together.

LOVE.

Love the bridesmaid look.

Wedding: Elizabeth + Jerrad | The Garrison, Hudson Valley, New York

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 13:31:00 +0000

I'm trying hard this week to get some of my recent weddings on the blog for everyone to see! This time of year, I am 100% in editing mode, getting everyone their galleries in time for the holidays, but these are just too amazing not to share and this one is one of my favorites. I immediately clicked with Elizabeth and Jerrad - they are my kind of people - true, honest, kind, loving, and happy! They were so excited to marry each other and it shows in every single one of these photos. I am posting way too many because I just couldn't not - they are beaming happiness and love, which really is the whole reason to be married in the first place, right? Enjoy looking through these - this is exactly why I love my job.

Have a great Wednesday everyone, I'm off to meet a new little baby today!

One of my favorite first looks. Perfection.

Amazing view.

Wedding: Jessica + Joe | The Roundhouse, Beacon, New York

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 17:30:00 +0000

There are a handful of venues that I absolutely love, and The RoundHouse is definitely one of them! So gorgeous, perfect backgrounds, waterfalls, updated...perfection. The staff is wonderful as well. I knew Jessica would be on top of the details too! We had a great day with these guys and loved shooting them as a married couple and little family!

Thank you for having us guys, we had a blast and hope you enjoy the (enormous) preview!!!

Wedding: Katie + Jerry | Locust Grove, Poughkeepsie, New York

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 15:11:00 +0000

Well, you all know by now that we have a soft spot for Locust Grove (we were married there!) and a 2nd spot for Lola's Cafe (they catered our wedding too!), so when I heard that Katie & Jerry were getting married with the same (and they love science!), I knew we would be a great match. The weather has been so weird the past few seasons, especially in the fall, so I know not to count on the forecast and that things are not usually what they seem. Morning of, it was raining - we had made a back-up plan to run over to the Poughkeepsie Train Station to grab some cool shots. At the last second, Katie decided that it was too complicated and that we could make due at Locust Grove (which is a VERY good spot to be getting married when it is raining). Happily, I obliged and grabbed the umbrellas. But, then the funniest thing - things cleared up. The ground stayed a bit wet for awhile so I didn't have them lay in the grass or anything, but we were able to shoot all over the grounds and even get the million dollar view of the valley and Hudson River. It always works out that having a good attitude about everything, especially things out of your control like the weather, can help a complex day of planning work out smoothly. Indoor ceremony, outdoor photos, happy couple, happy photographers! You guys rock!

Love love love this first look photo.

Love this Tim!