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Lakeside love at sunset at this Ithaca farmers market wedding

Lakeside love at sunset at this Ithaca farmers market wedding

We had a specific color scheme of plum, turquoise, and burnt orange. We tried to have meaning and community in all of our choices. My shoes were hand-painted by my good friend who is a silk artist, the rings were made from diamonds from my grandmother's pin by a friend who is a jeweler, the ring pillow I made from the lace from my mother's wedding dress that my two aunts also wore, the cake was made by our two friends (and life lesbian mentors), our guest book my mother made, our engagement photography was done by our maid of honor, and all of our music was made by our friends as a gift…

This Brooklyn art museum wedding was so stunning, I may have cried

This Brooklyn art museum wedding was so stunning, I may have ugly cried

Disco balls, balloons, silver booties, a silver reception dress, awesome “do a favor” table, am amazingly lit art museum space, and just the cutest pair in love ever — this Brooklyn art museum wedding is a dream. Add in the two officiants and a super personal ceremony (where guests made vows, too!), and you’ve got a recipe to fall in love.

A casual & intimate wedding at Houston Hall in New York City

Epic dance-offs at this casual & intimate wedding at Houston Hall in New York City

Ananda and Peter planned their intimate wedding at New York City’s Houston Hall with industrial meets minimal touches that we loved. With a deep red gown, beautiful mehndi, luxe jewelry, and Peter’s dapper suit, they were glam and modern at the same time. The super chic venue had brick walls and cafe lighting that set the mood for dancing and revelry.

The scoop on having a NYC elopement (and the BEST photographer to capture yours!)

The scoop on having a NYC elopement (and the BEST photographer to capture yours!)

Today I wanted to introduce you to one of the most talented photographers in the NYC area: JC Lemon Photography. Jon Lemon runs an award-winning New York City wedding photography studio that captures love in a modern way without being stuffy, without being cliche, and while totally embracing who you are and what memories you actually want to remember.

A queer sequined Monday morning microwedding with a monster milkshake

A queer sequined Monday morning microwedding with a monster milkshake

This small elopement in New York City was full of sparkles, sequins, the best of friends, tons of tears, a mini dance party in the park, and a hugh-jass ice cream milkshake. Is it possible to even imagine a more intimate, fun-filled, and stress-free wedding?

You’re in a for a big, whipped cream and cherry-covered treat with this one, y’all…

A whimsical brunch elopement in Brooklyn covered in florals

A whimsical brunch elopement in Brooklyn covered in florals

Hailing from Austin, TX, Amanda and Duncan planned their budget Brooklyn elopement to be both intimate (family only) yet also heavy on whimsical touches. After their ceremony at the Marriage Bureau, the group hightailed it to Brooklyn for a DIY brunch where the newlyweds themselves got busy arranging bagels and schmear, cheese and fruit platters, and flutes of champagne.