Styled Shoot at The Wythe Hotel

I can't begin to say how much I love this shoot!  Viva Max, of Viva Max Weddings and I came together to create this spring inspired shoot at The Wythe Hotel.  We wanted to showcase a story that incorporated vivid spring colors that really pop off the page so to speak.  I definitely had a strong a attachment to the aesthetic and feel, which I feel like we really pulled off!  The vibe is definitely meant to be joyous and celebratory for couples that want to feel like they get to enjoy the party as much as their guests. So many amazing people came together to make this look happen, and I can't thank everyone enough.  When we began to pull together for the shoot, we knew were taking a risk by going with such vibrant colors, but it seemed like something that would be really fun, and great if we could pull it off elegantly and creatively, while still maintaining a cohesive look.  In the end, I think all of the elements came together beautifully, and as DJ Gaza told me, he felt like the images feel fresh, which is exactly what we wanted!! Thank you everyone, and please check out all the fabulous vendors listed below to help create this look too!  A big thanks to 100 Layer Cake for the feature.   To see more, visit the link here.

xo
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Planning & Design: Viva Max Weddings / Design Assistant: Suz Reyes / Photography: Amber Gress / Venue: Wythe Hotel / Cake: Wythe Hotel / Florist: Blossom and Branch / Stationery: Katie Fischer Design / Makeup: NYC Faces / Hair:  Amber Morrow / Dress & Bride Styling: Winifred Bean / Suit & Groom Styling: By Robert James / Shoes: Chromatic Gallerie / Rentals: Broadway Party Rentals / Furniture Rentals: Patina Rentals / Music: 74 Events / Rings: David Alan Jewelry / Accessories: Hushed Commotion / Jewelry: Catbird / Other Accessories: Thistle & Clover

Reema+Ashish

This is the Lovely Reema and Ashish!  They are going to have a huge Indian wedding in Toronto, but they needed to make it official, before heading over to Canada.  They decided that instead of just going to the court house, they still wanted this to be something special, so they invited a few family members, and asked me to come along and shoot this intimate moment over in Central Park.  I can't tell you how much fun I had shooting them, as they were really excited about having a photographer along to capture their story!  Ashish was super funny, and had plenty of ideas of how to pose for his close up with Reema!  You can tell they have been scouring the blogosphere for inspiration, and they definitely brought the good vibes, and a playful spirit!  Much luck to them!

xo
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Masha+Colin

This lovely little reception party for Masha and Colin took place in St. Louis, Missouri!  This was my first trip out there, and I have to say, it was a super lovely place!  Colin was born and raised there, and Masha's family came in from far and wide, as much of her family are still in Russia or Spain!  This was quite a meeting of the worlds, which funny enough, I learned that the 1904 world fair took place in St. Louis!  How apropos!  Since they have family in so many places, Colin's parents wanted to host  a party for the newly weds in their hometown, as this couple made sure to have several parties from coast to coast, and finished up at a downtown loft in St. Louis with old and new friends!
Cheers and congrats!