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06/18/2026

The lakeside amphitheater at Cedar Lakes Estate has a specific kind of stillness to it - a natural quiet that makes a ceremony feel tucked away from the rest of the world. For Emily + Andy’s summer weekend, that quiet was met with a bold, vibrant energy from the start.

We loved how nikki pettus didn't shy away from color, using wild, architectural florals to frame the Chuppah and ground the vastness of the lakeside setting. It was a day that felt both expansive and deeply intimate, a balance that’s hard to strike but was made to look effortless by SociaLife Events. Looking back at these frames, you can almost feel the summer heat and the ease of a weekend where everything just clicked.

One of our favorite Hudson Valley corners for a reason.
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Venue: Cedar Lakes Estate
Planner: SociaLife Events
Florals: nikki pettus
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06/11/2026

Peak bloom at The Cloisters with Janelle + Mario. There is nothing quite like this corner of the city in early May - lush azaleas, soft light, and those sweeping views across the Hudson. An afternoon that felt more like a quiet escape than a portrait session.
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06/09/2026

Rachel + Nick on film. A few quiet frames from the flower fields at - letting the soft light and the overgrown summer textures do the heavy lifting.
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06/04/2026

Always an honor to see our work in The New York Times. Our friend Amanda Savory Events contributed to a piece about the logistics and "why's" of planning camp-themed weddings, featuring a few of our favorite frames from Lucy + Tyler’s day at Cedar Lakes Estate last summer.

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Camp-style weddings appeal to couples who want to trade formal affairs for gatherings where guests can connect and play.

06/04/2026

Nicole in in the Heather Garden. Just a few quiet moments in the park where everything - the light, the details, the energy - felt exactly right.
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Wedding Venue: The Bonnefont
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05/21/2026

We spent some time with Topher + Nicole under the historic Billings Arcade arches in Fort Tryon Park, letting the soaring stone architecture create a sense of scale and stillness around them on their misty autumn wedding day.
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05/19/2026

Morgan’s morning at Glynwood felt quiet and steady - a relaxed start to a day that balanced black-tie elegance with a deep connection to the land.

We loved using a mix of film and digital to capture these early moments, reflecting a celebration that was sophisticated but entirely at ease. It was the perfect introduction to what her grandmother called the "most elegant, but simple" wedding she’d ever attended.
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05/14/2026

Looking back at Gabby + Ryan’s welcome dinner has us dreaming of al fresco summer evenings and great company around the table. August evenings at their best.
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05/12/2026

Welcome dinner scenes with Henri + Elisabeth at the National Arts Club. There is something about the history of this venue - the art, the dark wood, the classic New York mood - that makes it the perfect backdrop for an intimate start to a wedding weekend.
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05/07/2026

Black tie weddings can sometimes feel rigid, but Caroline and Patrick made the entire night feel completely effortless. They have this down-to-earth energy that’s just infectiously happy - the kind of couple that makes everyone around them feel like family.

designed their reception to feel both high-end and approachable, using classic hues and elegant calla lily centerpieces from to frame the industrial New York views. From the first toast to a dance floor that never let up, it was a night defined by good company and a pair we truly loved documenting.
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Planner: José Rolón Events
Venue: Tribeca Rooftop + 360
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First Look Portraits: The Roxy Hotel NYC
Chairs: Luxe Event Rentals Chameleon Chair Collection
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Linen: BBJ La Tavola