Angelica and Mike had a beautiful day in September for a perfect wedding, and I loved being with them from getting ready through the end of their night.

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Wedding Details

Angelica got ready in a hotel suite. I love how the texture of all her details photograph so well! One really nice touch was a piece of the collar of a cherished pet incorporated in her bouquet.

Old Westbury Gardens

Angelica and Mike opted for a first look and family pictures at Old Westbury Gardens - a beautiful location for all wedding photography. Mike and groomsman had this perfect area.

Once Angelica arrived, we arranged the first look. Angelica had this long walk to meet Mike, and the excitement was contagious. They were able to enjoy a great moment.

From a timeline standpoint, one of the best things about a first look is the ability to take family pictures before the wedding. This allows couples the freedom to enjoy the rest of their day. They can go seamlessly from the ceremony to the cocktail hour to the reception without having to stop for those important images.

Angelica and Mike had time for wedding portraits of just the two of them at Old Westbury Gardens. They were able to achieve several amazing looks and locations in just a short time.

The Loft by Bridgeview

Once we arrived at The Loft by Bridgeview, we had scheduled time for a few more portraits. I love the Angelica and Mike built some extra time into their schedule. They were able to get all of their wedding photos without being pressured by time at all! I think it is so important for couples to enjoy their whole wedding, and this small amount of extra time ensured that.

The Loft by Bridgeview is a unique Long Island Wedding Venue. There is a great view of the bay, the possibility of a great sunset, and a fun, industrial aesthetic.

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Their wedding ceremony was meaningful - incorporating family members and vows that they wrote themselves.

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During the cocktail hour, Angelica shared a surprise with Mike. She had hired Michelle, a live wedding painter, to create a great piece of artwork created at their wedding.

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The reception incredible. The dance floor was full almost the entire night.

Being a Long Island wedding photographer means capturing moments throughout an important day that become part of their story and their legacy. Angelica and Mike had a beautiful day, and I’m so happy I could preserve these moments for them!