Jennie and Avery chose a very cool location to get married, a summer camp! Their family and friends joined them for a weekend full of outdoor fun at Surprise Lake Camp in Cold Spring, NY. The weather was a little bit chillier then I remember it normally being for September, but the bride was a trooper and didn't once complain!

The girls got ready in one of the cabins, while the boys stayed across the lake at a different cabin. The entire wedding from prep to finish all took place on the campgrounds, which made it really easy to get around. The reception was held in a lodge that is on the campgrounds. The couple had outdoor games setup for their guests to play during the cocktail hour, and they had the event catered by a food truck! The food was awesome and the atmosphere was great.

The handkerchief pictured below is a heirloom from Jennie's family. Many of the women in her family, including her grandmother, carried this handkerchief with them during their wedding. What a special thing to have. 

After their first dance the entire crowd danced the horah, it was SO much fun! The energy level was just amazing.

Photography: Yours Truly
Venue: Surprise Lake Camp
Wedding Planner: Hudson Valley Ceremonies
Ceremony Music: Margaret Sneddon
Flowers: Lucille's Floral of Fishkill
Caterer: Wandering Dago Food Truck
Hair and Make-up: Hair by Annaliese
Officiant: Rabbi Amy Joy Small
Lighting: Hourglass Lighting
Dj: DJ Productions
Videography: Upstate Groove Productions

I didn't tell Candi this, but she so much reminded me of my best friend growing up. For this reason I felt like I already knew her. She was also very sweet and welcoming, which was another reason I felt like we were friends from long ago.

Candi and Brian were wed on the secluded beach at the Tulemar Resort in Manuel Antonio. One of the great things about Tulemar is the ease of access to the beach, and the close proximity of the bungalows to the beach. Candi and Brian had a small group of family and friends attending, but they sure knew how to have fun! 

I absolutely loved the back of Candi's dress. It is so glamorous! 

Candi and Brian had lots of beautiful details throughout their ceremony. I love the idea of having flowers available for the guests to wear in their hair. All of these little details were made possible with the help of their wedding planner from Our Costa Rican Wedding.

The ceremony was held on a tented area of the beach at Tulemar. It was pretty amazing because only a few moments after Candi walked under the tent and little drizzle started to come down. Mother nature timed it perfectly because right before the ceremony ended the rain stopped.

While Candi and Brian took their portrait photos, the guests were enjoying cocktail and passed bocas on the beach. Then they all sent off Chinese wish lanterns into the sky. 

And then the dancing began!!! Candi and Brian proved that just because you have a small wedding, doesn't mean you can't dance the night away.

After the party ended we headed back to the beach to take some sparkler photos. I have to give a big thank you to the 4 or 5 friends of theirs that helped me with this. I think they came out super cool and can't wait to do more!

Photography: Yours truly
Venue: Tulemar Resort
Wedding Planner: Our Costa Rica Wedding
Day of Planner: Chelsea Brandau
Flowers: Stylos y Flores
Hair and Makeup: Hair by Monica
Ceremony Music: Morpho Music
Officiant: Ana Castro
DJ: Kiki Arguello
Desserts: Mariposa Pastry
Caterer: Tulemar

I was so excited for Mike and Dana's wedding. It was held at the BEAUTIFUL (that doesn't do justice), BEEEAUTIFUL Zephyr Palace, it was my first time shooting a wedding there so I was ecstatic. I was also excited because Kevin Heslin, an awesome photographer and friend of mine, would be second shooting with me. Lastly, I was excited because Mike and Dana were coming in from New York, my home state, so I felt instantly connected to them.

Dana's dress was absolutely gorgeous! I love champagne colored dresses, but this one just took my breath away. 

While I was spending time with the ladies, Kevin was hanging out with the guys. 

The ceremony was held at the entrance of Zephyr Palace. The bridal party stood again a vine covered wall, while the audience was surrounded by rock covered walls.

What a great first kiss as husband and wife!

Upon Mike and Dana's entrance the crowd went wild. From what I can tell they are just those type of people that completely light up a room just by walking in.

Once all of the formalities were over the party really started, Dana also changed out of her dress into some more comfortable clothes.

Mike's fraternity has a special tradition of singing a song to the bride. Dana was serenaded by Mike and all his fraternity brothers.

The night was topped off by a high energy dance routine from some friends of Mike and Dana. The newlyweds and all of their guests just loved it!

Photography: Yours truly
Second Photographer: Kevin Heslin Photography
Hair/Makeup: Xinia Chacon
Venue: Zephyr Palace
Wedding Planner: Pilar Arevalo from Zephyr Palace
Officiant: Reverend Bernard Crayton
Catering/Cake: Zephyr Palace
Florist: Jaco Florist Flower Shop
DJ: Deepsound Cost Rica
Video: El Velo Photography