Posts Tagged 'hank lane'

June 14
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Christina leaves me a voicemail @ 1 AM the night before her wedding, stating that she was having a bridezilla moment & needed to chat…

Dan calls me the morning of, and tells me he’s hung over…

The weather channel then mentions that there’s a chance of rain…and we’ve only planned for outdoor photos.

Needless to say, I was wondering what I had gotten myself into…

And then I saw the shoes…oh those shoes.

Then the AMAZING dress.

And the 5 bottles of champagne drank by the girls in the morning. …yes…5. Then they tell me that they cleared a few out of the way before I even arrived. – Game on!

 

Dress: Oscar De La Renta

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Church: Trinity Church – http://www.trinitywallstreet.org/

Venue: Tribeca Rooftop – http://www.apogeeevents.com/

Bridesmaid dresses: David Meister

Groom tux: Vera Wang

Florist: Flowerful Events – http://flowerfulevents.com

Band: Michael Hart Band, Hank Lane – http://www.hanklane.com/

 

 

 

The shoes. Peonies Louboutins.

How awesome are these guys? I'm a boy that likes my shoes.

 

Logan was getting a bit frisky with Christina. Love those two together.

The quintessential, caught off guard, going to the bathroom - "OMG, I'm hot " look.

Only place with more tourist in a church while ceremony takes place is St. Patrick's. I like the splash of color.

Amazing priest. Though he looked to be a bit more nervous than Christina...

Full house + more. On a Friday. That's when you know people love you.

The bustle usually lends to a great shot.

But guys want nothing to do with that.

Wedding formula A: Veil + Wind = drama.

Fast paced kinda street...

=)

Had to stop by the liquor store. We seriously did.

Um...I did not plan for this.

Christina was a true trooper.

Dan looks like he wanted no part of that...

Yes, a snake & a bright red tandem bike. Only in NYC.

We did irritate the snake a bit but nothing Peta wouldn't approve of. =)

Scott replace Christina... her dress wouldn't allow for the bike. =(

 

Putting the "party" in bridal party.

I begged her to leave her veil on.

Maybe it's just me, she looks like Katie Holmes...no?

My favorite shot of her.

She certainly knew how to work the camera.

The girls knew how to work the firemen. Thanks again guys!

My favorite backdrop. A bright red fire truck.

My kinda bridal party picture.

Dan's favorite movie is Ghostbusters, so we had this as a surprise for him.

This too...WORK IT GIRL! Oh...Hi Dan. =)

Amazing details on those custom linens.

Tribeca rooftop has the best environment for cocktail hour.

That...is a BIG family.

Still one of my favorite venues in the city.

The reception is by far, my favorite part of ANY wedding.

Lots of drinking & dancing. Maybe a bit of spooning.

One of the best band performances to date: Michael Hart Band - Hank Lane.

I know I express often the love for drinking & dancing during reception but the parent dances is another reason why I love the reception.

Because it lends to many moments like this.

=)

I personally get pretty choked up and often have to remind myself that I'm "working".

Why yes, I love you too Christina.

Yummers.

Grandma getting in on the action.

Didn't catch the fella's name from Michael Hart but very animated. Love it!

If only they allow for cigars indoors...

Logan dropping it like it's hot.

Getting lost in moment together, on one of the great days in your lives.

Classic reception moment. =)

"Why, what big eyes you have"

The boys.

 

That's all folks.

 

November 16
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You don’t need to know me well to see that I love weddings. I love the happy go lucky (drunk) people. I love the warm environment and although, I generally attract some of the warmest couples around, I still go in blind, often times not really knowing what to expect from the totality of things.

Sharon & Kevin’s wedding was a BIGG except to the rule of the unexpected. I knew their venue (The Pierre New York) was going to be gorgeous. I knew their church (St Anthony’s in SOHO) was bright, beautiful & historic. I knew their band was going to be awesome as Hank Lane Music always rock the house. I knew their cake was going to be one of a kind as it was from Sylvia Weinstock. And I knew Sharon’s family is phenomenal because I met them WAAYYY ahead of time during our consultation(BTW, just because you’re “interviewing us”, doesn’t mean we’re not doing the same” =P).

Sharon's suite @ the Pierre. Hint to all brides: try to keep where ever you're getting ready clean so I don't have to bother with finding an angle to eliminate all the bags & clothes on the floor.

The face of the hotel was under renovation so did something else to get the name in it.

I know it cliche but I think it's cute when there's an engraving inside the bands.

My choice is for suspenders over a vest/tie, anyday.

Love my Choo's

Momma always said, if you have it, flaunt it.

Those pesky buttons could take a while sometimes.

I like doing a first reveal for daddy as well. =)

I think the jitters sets in for most when they're about to head towards the ceremony.

My favorite church in the city.

I still get excited for the bride every time.

This was the image that got the full 2-page spread in the Daily News.

The gents.

Suspenders are so much more playful.

Retaining detail in the dress is a huge thing that gets left behind these days...

I always have to do a shot in the middle of an avenue. The bigger, the better.

Yummers...

The alcohol was definitely flowing that night...

Sylvia Weinstock's amazing cake. She's probably my favorite cake maker but that's mostly due to me loving her quirky personality.

And our common love for big framed glasses.

That's one way to make an entrance...

If one gets a band, one must get a band that gets interactive with the crowd. It brings the party up another notch.

As I was saying...up another notch...=)

One level higher if the parents comes onto the dance floor.

I love her retro look.

It's a good sign when the best man is double fisting. Cute little shot bottles too.

Double Fisting sometimes leads to this...

Or this...

In a best case scenario, double fisting leads to this.

Worst case scenario is a duel for a girl

You know it's a great party when pops & gramps gets on the floor.

Haha!

Sharon was overly Zealous on her throw...BUT LOOK HOW MUCH AIR THAT GIRL IN FRONT CAUGHT. She wanted it....BAD.

Wait...WHAT? FYI, the man doing the kissing, isn't related to either family...he's the singer of the band. hahaha. Not sure what's going on...

Kevin was told that this will be the last female leg he'll ever touch that isn't Sharon's. hahaha

For the guests: if you want your picture taken, COME OUT TO THE DANCE FLOOR. If you're sitting in your seat the whole time, chances are, we won't make the effort to photograph you unless you specifically ask.

Daily News - Sunday Oct 16th, 2011. 2 page spread baby!

 

 

Venue – The Pierre New York

Church – St. Anthony’s SOHO

Video/Photo – Joseph Lin Photography

Band – Hank Lane Music

Cake– Sylvia Weinstock

Florist – Belle Fleur

Hair – Oscar Blandi Salon

Makeup – Oscar Blandi/Dominique Salon (The Pierre)