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With the price of pretty much everything going up in NYC, more and more engaged couples are choosing to elope. According to theknot.com the average wedding cost around $30K, add another 20-30% for getting hitched in one of the most expensive cities in the world and the average NYC couple is spending around $40K for their wedding! Eloping in NYC not only saves you money but offers couples an intimate option for tying the knot in one of the most exciting cities in the world!

Diversity is key in the Big Apple (after all NYC is known as the great “melting pot”) which means there are tons of options to choose from when looking for the best place to elope. New York City has everything from rooftop wedding venues with panoramic views of the skyline to secluded waterfront pavilions that will have you questioning if you are really in NYC!

Our NYC elopement photographers and team of experts have been helping couples elope in NYC for over a decade and are eager to share some of their top picks on the best places to elope in NYC. Drawing upon their extensive experience and countless inquiries from couples who have chosen to elope in New York City, we have meticulously categorized the options into four distinct and exceptional settings: Parks, Gardens, Rooftops, and Iconic NYC Landmarks. Keep reading for more details on the location perks, process for eloping there and of course how much it costs!

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New Yorkers are known for their nonchalant attitude and ” unimpressed” response to anything short of an epidemic, so the announcement to shut New York City down due to the coronavirus pandemic really speaks volumes as to how serious this current crisis is, not only for New York but the world! One of the most populous cities in the world, 8.6 million NYC residents have been ordered to stay home and avoid interaction with others as much as possible.

Any business or event attracting a crowd has been ordered to close its doors during this crisis and travel has been strongly discouraged. So what does all this mean for NYC couples who are either planning or have planned their wedding over the next few months? Well.. ALOT! Keep reading to learn more about planning your NYC wedding during the coronavirus epidemic and get advice from our NYC wedding planners, photographers and NYC wedding venues….

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Brooklyn, NY is not only known for it’s unique wedding venues but also amazing restaurants with delicious cuisine! Luckily for couples seeking an affordable venue in NYC, restaurant wedding venues in Brooklyn combine the two! From french inspired menus to authentic Italian choices and beyond, our Brooklyn photographers have had the pleasure of shooting and dining at some pretty amazing restaurant wedding venues in Brooklyn! There are many advantages to booking a restaurant wedding venue in Brooklyn; besides being more flexible in pricing, a restaurant wedding offers a more intimate setting and personalized attention that may be hard to come by at the larger NYC wedding venues.

Many of our couples have chosen to host their wedding day celebration at their favorite restaurant while others found their restaurant wedding venue while researching affordable wedding venues in Brooklyn…whatever your reason for considering a restaurant wedding venue in Brooklyn, our photographers and video team can be there to capture it all. Keep reading to find out more about hosting your celebration at a restaurant wedding venue and some of our favorite restaurant wedding venues in Brooklyn ….

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Are you planning a Jewish Wedding in NYC and looking for a photographer that is familiar with and experienced in capturing Jewish wedding traditions? Perhaps your future spouse is Jewish and you want to be sure to include some of the traditional Jewish wedding traditions into your mixed faith wedding celebration but don’t know which traditions are optional or mandatory.. Maybe you are attending a Jewish wedding in NYC for the first time and want to know what to expect and how to prepare.. ..no matter your reason our experienced Jewish wedding photographers can help!

With a population of over 1 million Jews in New York City (apx. 13% of the NYC’s population), New York City is home to the largest community of Jews in the world outside of Israel ! So it’s safe to say that a large percentage of the weddings planned in NYC are Jewish wedding celebrations or at the least include elements of Jewish wedding traditions… Our photographers and video team have captured hundreds of NYC Jewish weddings and are always honored to experience and document the sacred traditions that take place.. keep reading for more info on what goes into planning a NYC Jewish wedding and why our photographers are some of the best Jewish wedding photographers in NYC !

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Planning a New York City Hall wedding is becoming more and more popular amongst couples getting married in NYC according to our elopement photographers. Couples who are on a budget or simply don’t want the stress of planning a 100-guest celebration at one of the NYC wedding venues are proving that eloping at City Hall can be just as special!

As a matter of fact, our unique elopement wedding photography packages were created to satisfy the demand of NYC couples who wanted affordable photography packages for their New York City Hall Wedding. While our wedding photographers and video team love working at the top New York wedding venues, they always get excited about capturing the more intimate New York City Hall Weddings and deliver amazing elopement photos and video to commemorate the day. Keep reading to find out more about how to get married at City Hall and how our NYC City Hall wedding photographers can help you plan it all!

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Giando on the Water may be the best NYC Skyline Wedding Venue in Brooklyn! In addition to being conveniently located in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, Giando on the Water offers one of the most coveted skyline views in Brooklyn with unobstructed views of the Williamsburg Bridge, East River and lower east side of Manhattan. The waterfront wedding venue is family owned and operates as an Italian restaurant that is open to the public when the unique space is not being used for a wedding celebration.

Our Brooklyn wedding photographers and videography team have worked at Giando many times and always capture amazing photos and wedding video at the Brooklyn venue! As a matter of fact, our wedding photographers and videography team have captured so many beautiful weddings at Giando on the Water that they added our Brooklyn wedding photography studio to their preferred vendor list! Giando on the Water is the perfect wedding venue choice for couples who want an intimate setting with dramatic skyline views on the water. Add in the fact that the food is delicious and affordable and picking Giando on the Water for your wedding day celebration is a no-brainer! Keep reading for more info on what makes Giando on the Water so special and why you should check them out for yourself…

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When you most people think NYC wedding, they think BIG! After all, NYC is known for doing things in a big way. From historic New Year’s Eve parties in Times Square to the famous New York Marathon, NYC is home to big events! When it comes to weddings however, one size does not fit all. Our wedding photographers are capturing more and more intimate weddings at small wedding venues in NYC than ever before. As a matter of fact, our popular all-inclusive elopement package was created in response to so many of our clients inquiring about How to Elope in NYC!

But if an intimate wedding in Central Park isn’t quite what you had in mind, one of the small wedding venues in NYC may be right for you. Our NYC wedding photographers have worked at most of the wedding venues throughout New York City and have seen first hand just how special a small wedding can be! Besides relieving a lot of the stress that comes with planning a large wedding, choosing to host your wedding at one of the intimate wedding venues in NYC also saves a ton of money, since most of the small wedding venues in NYC offer very affordable wedding packages! Keep reading to find out more about some of our NYC wedding photographers top picks for the best small wedding venues in NYC!

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Our Brooklyn wedding photographers and videographers have been honored to be a part of countless NYC weddings. Our affordable team of wedding professionals do everything from capturing wedding photos and video at some of the top NYC wedding venues, to performing wedding ceremonies in Central Park and helping NYC couples plan their New York wedding! Over the years we have developed a reliable team of wedding photographers and videographers, registered NY officiants and NYC wedding planners to help New York couples make their wedding dreams a reality. New York couples have no shortage of wedding professionals to choose from for their NYC wedding, but if you are looking for an experienced team of photographers and videographers that guarantee high quality wedding photos at an affordable price, our Brooklyn photography and video studio is the best choice!

So what’s so great about an NYC wedding? Besides having access to a ton of unique and affordable wedding venues, couples who choose to get hitched in NYC have free (or low cost) access to some of the best places to take wedding photos with skyline views, waterfront options or natural park settings (Central Park Weddings are a very popular option ). There are also tons of wedding packages to choose from including affordable full day wedding packages, all-inclusive elopement packages and now thanks to our one-of-a-kind build your own package tool, fully customizable wedding photo and video packages. Keep reading for more info and tips on planning your NYC wedding!

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Our NYC elopement photographers have been capturing elopements in New York City since 2011. After receiving numerous requests for elopement photography in Central Park and other parts of NYC, we created our now popular all-inclusive elopement packages. More and more couples are choosing to keep their wedding day plan simple and tie the knot with a short elopement ceremony in Central Park or other public (and free) locations throughout New York . Many of our elopement clients travel from abroad and need an NYC elopement photographer that knows the best places to elope in NYC and can connect them with other New York wedding professionals like officiants, florist and hair and makeup professionals. Our elopement planners take care of all the arrangements including securing the permit to host your ceremony in Central Park (or other parks in NYC), arranging floral delivery to your hotel and more! City Hall weddings aren’t the only option (although a great choice as well) when eloping in New York and our NYC elopement photographers can walk you through the steps of how to elope in NYC and capture it all. Check out our article for more info on how our NYC elopement photographers can help you plan your New York City elopement!

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Our NYC engagement photographers have been capturing beautiful engagement photos throughout NYC since our Brooklyn wedding photography studio opened! Couples love the opportunity to celebrate their engagement with a professional photo session and get to work with our wedding photographers before the big day! New York City is full of great engagement photo locations and our photographers can help you figure out the best engagement photo ideas based on your taste and style as a couple. Our engagement photo prices are some of the most affordable in NYC and you receive high quality engagement photos that you can share to make the announcement or as beautiful table centerpieces at the wedding! Your engagement photo package includes a fun highlight page with the best photos from your engagement photo shoot which is great for sharing with family and friends. If you want to get the ball rolling early, consider our affordable proposal photography package and let one of our NYC proposal photographers capture the beginning of your journey to the altar! (We can give great recommendations on the best places to propose in NYC as well!). Keep reading for more info and tips on NYC engagement photos and why our studio is rated as one of the best NYC engagement photographers out there!

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Our articles on how to find an “Affordable wedding photographer in NYC” and “NYC Wedding Photographer Cost” were so popular that we have returned to give you more pointers on what to look for when starting your search for a NYC Wedding Photographer. The average engagement in NY is around 14 months with most couples booking their NYC Wedding Photographer about 9 months before the wedding. So, on average, that leaves couples with only 5 months to research, interview and decide on a wedding photographer for their big day. Add in the added pressure of finding an affordable NYC wedding venue, NYC Wedding Planner (yes you need one of those), a Wedding DJ in New York that won’t break the bank and of course someone to make it all legal (an NYC officiant) and 5 months suddenly feels very short! We can’t count how many times a frazzled Bride has called praying that we have a wedding photographer available because they waited until the last minute to research wedding photographer prices and were shocked at NYC wedding photographer cost! After all, planning a wedding in one of the most expensive cities in the world without going into debt isn’t exactly easy ! Luckily our inexpensive wedding photographer packages are extremely affordable and our wedding photography team is known for being one of the most affordable wedding photographers in New York!

So now that you realize you are probably a few months behind in booking your NYC Wedding Photographer, what should you look for when choosing a photographer for your big day? Of course, finding an affordable wedding photography package is important.. but there is truth to the saying “you get what you pay for” so be leery of the cheap wedding photographers in NYC that seem too good to be true!

Booking a NYC Wedding Photographer that is experienced and familiar with your NYC Wedding venue is always a plus (and the venue can give you feedback on the photographers as well). Another key factor in finding the right NYC Wedding Photographer is making sure they have a good reputation. Check out their reviews on popular sites like Yelp and The Knot to see what other couple have said about their experience with the photographers.. don’t just take their word for it… after all this may be one of the most important decisions you make on your journey to the altar! Your NYC wedding photographer will be there on your big day to capture all the special moments that you want to remember for the rest of your life, so choose wisely! Keep reading for more inside info on how to choose the best NYC Wedding Photographer for you!

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When most people from NYC think of the Bronx, they think of the Yankees, amazing food and good music (the Bronx is widely acknowledged as the birth place of Hip Hop) but the Bronx is also home to many beautiful and affordable wedding venues! Easily accessible from the Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn, the Bronx may be the perfect choice when looking for an inexpensive wedding venue in NY. From reception halls in the Bronx to outdoor wedding venues to rooftop wedding venues with a view, there are tons of affordable wedding venues in the Bronx. Our photography and video team have shot at most of the wedding venues in the Bronx and are never disappointed. Keep reading for more info as our “Affordable Wedding Venues in New York” series continues with a look at some of the best inexpensive wedding venues in the Bronx…

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Part two in our popular “Affordable NYC Wedding Venues” series, our photography and video team have weighed in on their pick for the top affordable wedding venues in Manhattan. Typically the words “affordable” and “Manhattan” don’t appear in the same sentence, as a matter of fact, CNN reported the average cost of getting hitched in Manhattan at around $77K . That’s double the national average! So what are the choices for budget-conscious brides and grooms who want to host their wedding in Manhattan ? There is always the option of keeping it simple and eloping at City Hall, or booking one of our all-inclusive elopement packages and having your ceremony in Central Park or one of the other beautiful places to elope in NYC . But if your mother has threatened to take you out of the will if you elope (we’ve actually heard this before) then keep reading for our tips on how to have a wedding in Manhattan without breaking the bank and find a venue that is both beautiful and affordable !

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Long Island is home to some of the most beautiful wedding venues in New York. Our photography and video team love shooting on the Island and have captured countless wedding celebrations there. From intimate elopements in the Hamptons to large wedding receptions in a Mansion, you will be sure to find a venue that fits your needs and budget. Long Island offers tons of wedding venues with a view that are near the water on both sides of the Island (with amazing views of the Long Island Sound) and several beach wedding options as well, so you don’t have to travel far from NYC to get that “destination” wedding experience. Surprisingly affordable, most of the Long Island wedding venues will work with you on pricing. Book one of our affordable wedding photo and video packages and you are all set! Our photographers can give you great pointers on the best locations in Long Island for wedding photos and our wedding planners will assist you in creating your timeline to make sure every special moment is captured. Check out our article for more info about some of our favorite Long Island wedding venues…

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Finding an affordable wedding photographer in NYC can seem like a daunting task. After all, New York is one of the most expensive cities in the world with the average wedding cost coming in well over $70K. Even if you are lucky enough to get a date booked at one of the best affordable wedding venues in NYC , you still have to buy the dress, rings, gifts for the wedding party, favors etc.. it all adds up pretty fast!

Your wedding photos are one of the few tangible items you will have after the big day, so the quality of your wedding photography should never be compromised to save a buck or two. Luckily, our affordable wedding photography packages give clients on a budget the option to have the best of both worlds. Our team of professionals are some of the best photographers in NYC and take great pride in providing amazing photography for our clients. You will never have to choose between quality and affordability when booking our wedding packages. We offer a one-of-a-kind build your own package tool giving you even more control over your budget and allowing you to add what you need and leave off what you don’t ! If you aren’t sure what you want to include in your photo package we can help you figure that out too.

Our photographers have worked at most of the popular NYC wedding venues and can give great pointers on how many hours of coverage you will need to get the photos you want. There are a few things to keep in mind when searching for an affordable wedding photographer of course. A cheap wedding photo package doesn’t always mean it’s the best option for you, after all you know the old saying, “you get what you pay for”….
Check out our article for some fool proof ways to book an affordable wedding photo package without sacrificing quality..

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When looking for a wedding venue in NYC the words “affordable, cheap, or inexpensive” don’t typically come to mind. However, you may be surprised to find out that there are actually affordable wedding venues in NYC that offer beautiful unique spaces and all-inclusive packages without breaking the bank. Our photographers have shot at most of the New York wedding venues, from expensive luxury venues like Guastavino Event Space to intimate elopements in Central Park that only cost $25 bucks for the permit. With the development of up-and coming-boroughs like Long Island City, Queens (home to the popular Metropolitan Building wedding venue ) and the revitalization of industrial neighborhoods like Dumbo and Red Hook in Brooklyn, the hunt for affordable wedding venues is becoming an easier task for budget-conscious couples.

Speaking of Brooklyn, the hip borough not only offers various options for an affordable wedding venue, but is also home to several parks like the Brooklyn Bridge Park and Prospect Park, so you don’t have to go far for amazing backdrops for your wedding photography ! From waterfront venues like Giando on the Water in Williamsburg to the hip 3-story rooftop venue in downtown Brooklyn at Deity Events, Brooklyn has something for everyone. Of course, our photo studio is also located here and fortunately no matter the price of the venue, our affordable photography packages can make your big day look like a million bucks! But if you don’t actually want to spend that much check our our article to find out our top picks for the best affordable wedding venues in Brooklyn!

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Finding an affordable wedding photographer in NYC may seem impossible. After all when you think New York the words “affordable, cheap or inexpensive” don’t usually come to mind, especially when calculating the cost of hosting a wedding in our great city, but it is possible! Thanks to the addition of many intimate and unique wedding venues throughout New York, affordable photography studios like ours and caring wedding vendors who are willing to work with your budget, it is possible to get married in NYC without breaking the bank (although you may have to break a few hearts when saying no to other expensive photographers out there).

Our photography team is made up of some of the best New York has to offer. After years of customizing our wedding packages to meet our client’s needs and budget we developed a “build your own package” tool that lets couples pick exactly what they need and leave out the things they don’t which offers even more flexible prices! AND with our photography packages you never have to sacrifice quality for affordability. It doesn’t cost more to get a “top photographer” at our studio; all our photographers have been capturing weddings for years and come with a diverse background and a pleasant attitude!

Our studio offers hourly photo packages that are perfect for couples that come to New York to elope or are planning an intimate wedding or full day photography packages for couples that want to capture everything from start to finish. If you are somewhere in between, don’t worry you can customize our photo package to fit your needs. We also offer add ons like wedding video options, engagement photo shoots and more…. So what can you expect to pay for a wedding photographer in NYC? Thanks to our amazing photographers , an “arm and a leg” isn’t required.. check out our article for more information…

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One of the many advantages of working in wedding photography and video is being able to witness some of the beautiful traditional rituals of our multicultural clients. From Jewish wedding ceremonies under a Chuppah to American and African fusion celebrations our photographers and videographers respect and appreciate all cultures!

No matter the tradition, planning a wedding is hard work! Securing a date, finding a venue that fits your needs (and budget) and then inviting (and paying for) 100 or more of your closest friends and family to celebrate with you…It can be a daunting task ! Most brides have a hard time planning one wedding and would probably gasp at the idea of organizing a 3-day wedding celebration! But that is exactly what Indian couples do!

Our photographers and videographers have had the pleasure of capturing several Indian Weddings and have fallen in love with the beautiful traditions. Our Indian clients love the fact that they can customize our wedding package to fit the diverse needs of each day’s events and not break the bank! Curious to know what happens during an Indian wedding? Keep reading for a breakdown of the 3 day celebration!

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With the welcoming of the New Year and Valentine’s Day right around the corner, engagement season is upon us! Our all-inclusive packages now include wedding planning services and our phones have been buzzing with inquiries from newly engaged couples asking about the best places to get hitched in NYC. Traditional wedding venues are still a great option for some but we’ve noticed more and more couples are seeking a unique option for their big day.

From a converted synagogue in downtown Brooklyn to a former warehouse with a rooftop in Williamsburg, this hip borough has something to offer for every taste and budget! If you are getting hitched in Brooklyn you don’t have to go far to find a beautiful outdoor space for your first look either! Brooklyn Bridge Park offers breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline and is home to several well known attractions like Jane’s Carousel and Brooklyn Ice Cream factory.

Smack Mellon (which is located in Dumbo) offers couples a rustic space lined with cobble stone streets, while Giando on the Water (in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn) has waterfront dining and an outdoor space for your ceremony that is unmatched! Our photographers love capturing weddings in our home borough and are never disappointed! Check out the article for our top 4 choices for best unique Brooklyn venues!

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We photograph and film hundreds of beautiful NYC weddings every year. The couples always appear to be deeply in love and connected. Finding that one special person to spend the rest of your life with is something most of us dream about! Sadly, high profile divorces (or conscious uncoupling as it’s being referred to) of some of our favorite stars like Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin; Heidi Klum and Seal; Katy Perry and Russell Brand; Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony and Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes(remember that “coach surfing” Oprah interview?) make even the most optimistic couples nervous! So our team was overjoyed to have read the recent NY Times article written by former Forbes reporter, Claire Cain Miller, debunking the myth that half of marriages end in divorce. According to her article and research done by University of Michigan economist, divorce rates are actually falling!

There are several factors that the article explores; changing gender roles (yes men cook too!) waiting later in life to get married and (our favorite) marrying for love instead of economic gain; as contributing factors to this welcomed decline. Perhaps the new same sex marriage laws being passed in the United States (about time!) is a positive contributor to this new trend as well. One of our favorite gay couples, Gary & John had been together for 38 years (talk about standing the test of time!) when we shot their beautiful wedding video!

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Our New York wedding photography team is counting down the days until the most anticipated nuptials of the year for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. The two celebrities have only been engaged since October but the world has been following the two relentlessly. The Kimye wedding has taken on a life of its own with rumors swirling around about a wedding at Versailles, family drama and celebrity guests. So, what’s the truth about the Kardashian-West wedding of 2014? Read on for more information about this Rap star and reality TV royalty wedding. The E! Channel star is planning a two part nuptials. Guests will arrive in Paris, France and then head to Florence, Italy for the actual wedding ceremony. It is rumored that the city of Florence was chosen for Kimye’s wedding ceremony because that is the city where they conceived their first child, North West, or, ‘Nori’. Friends and family of the Keeping Up With The Kardashian Star and Yeezus will receive two exclusive tours in France before the actual wedding.  First, on this Friday, May 23rd, fashion designer, Valentino Garavani, will throw a star-studded brunch for Kim & Kanye’s wedding party at his castle just outside of Paris. The couple’s family and friends will also receive special afterhours private tour of   Palace of Versailles after their fashionable brunch celebration. After that, the Kimye wedding party will head to Forte di Belvedere, a 16-century fortress in Florence, Italy for the wedding. So, who will walk Kim Kardashian down the…

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With the third wedding anniversary of Kate Middleton and Prince William yesterday, our New York wedding photography team has wedding dresses on our minds and weren’t not the only ones! London museum, Victoria & Albert’s, has a new exhibition titled, Wedding Dresses 1775-2014. This exhibit comes at the perfect time as the height of the wedding season is about to begin! Our NY wedding photographers have noticed an increase in the number of couples looking for vintage wedding photography inspiration to give their wedding photos a retro look. The best way to start moving in the glamorous direction of the past is to select a wedding dress with a silhouette inspired by vintage wedding dresses. One of the biggest wedding trends for 2014 is wedding dresses inspired by the 1920s, the jazz age. One interesting fact presented in the V&A exhibit is that wedding dresses weren’t always white. According to Liberty Voice, “…Traditional brides take a cue from a practice that began when Queen Victoria wed Prince Albert in 1840. Prior to the royal wedding, Victorian brides wore the best garment in their wardrobe. Colors ranged from light brown, silver and black to blue and lavender. Royalty, on the other hand, wore lavish gowns, usually embroidered brocade with metallic thread. Queen Victoria broke tradition of the silver gown, with an orange blossom wreath in her hair; the Queen opted for white silk satin, which originated the white wedding dress trend that is popular today”. So, don’t feel tied to wearing…

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Move over Instagram, WedPics is taking over! WedPics is a photo and video app that is quickly becoming one of the biggest wedding trends for 2014. The new bridal social media app allows couples, the wedding party, and guests to share photos before, during and after the wedding day. The free app works for both iphones and Android phones. The Raleigh, North Carolina company was founded in 2014. So, how does WedPics work? The wedding photo-sharing app is free and is easy to use. Users just need to download the app and then invite guests by sharing their wedding ID. You can enjoy your wedding photos on the web with slideshows and digital camera uploads. Also, your friends and family can comment on other user’s images.  Our New York wedding photography team gives our couples a similar option with our free wedding websites but what makes WedPics great in that it is accessible with your smartphone and you can interact with it just like you would on Facebook or Instagram. Currently, WedPics adds 600 new couples per day. That’s an astonishing growth rate and shows the power of the wedding industry.  According to IBIS, the $50.6 billon wedding industry is expected to grow 2.3% over the next five years. Our New York wedding photographers are so excited to hear that as that is an industry we know and love! Le Image Inc wishes to congratulate all the couples out there planning their wedding! строительные материалы дешевая гостиница киев экспедиторские услуги

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One of the newest wedding trends for 2014 is having a vegan wedding ceremony and reception. For those who don’t know, being vegan is “…the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet”. This includes all animal derived or made products including milk and sometimes, honey. Followers of the vegan-lifestyle also shun animal products outside of their diets and will not wear fur or leather products. Our Brooklyn wedding photographers are well acquainted with the vegan wedding ceremonies and believe it will continue to become a bigger trend, especially in New York City for 2014. So, what does a vegan wedding entail, exactly? It’s up to the couple, of course, but generally, it means a vegan cuisine wedding buffet or meal. Make sure you find a wedding caterer with experience creating vegan entrees or you could end up with a plate of plain raw vegetables.  Work with your wedding caterer to find great recipe ideas and test them out before your vegan wedding reception. Finding a chef with vegan cooking expertise will be easier in larger more cosmopolitan cities. Aside from the food, there are other vegan elements that will be part of the wedding celebration. Brides may wear non-silk vegan wedding dresses, as silk is produced by silk worms. Also the wedding party, bride and groom will wear non-leather shoes.  As for the vegan bridal makeup, the bride would use cosmetic products that are not tested on animals or made using animal products. Finally, a…

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Modern brides no longer feel limited to cream, ivory and white wedding dresses. Today, there’s whole range of options available to brides-to-be that break the rules of tradition. One color in particular that is ruling bridal fashion is blush. Actress, Jessica Biel, spearheaded the trend when she chose a pink Giambattista Valli confection for her wedding  ceremony to Justin Timberlake in 2012. Our New York wedding photographers love the colored wedding dress trend and feel it will continue to be one of the big wedding trends for 2014. If you love living life with a splash of color, check out our favorite blush colored gowns. Book your Wedding Package here Mark Zunio Sweetheart Sheath Gown in Silk Chiffon– This beautiful two-toned wedding dress features a sweetheart neckline with an asymmetrical waist in silk chiffon. The gorgeous wedding gown is exclusive to New York wedding dress store, Kleinfeld Bridal. The dress will cost you between $5000-8000. Vera Wang for David’s Bridal: Strapless Ball Gown with Satin Corset Bodice– Wedding dress designer, Vera Wang, has teamed up with Wedding Dress chain store, David’s Bridal, to create beautiful and affordable wedding dresses. This strapless ball gown features a corset bodice, draped tulle and is available up to size 26. The blush wedding gown is now on sale for only $749.99 and is available in 3 different colors. Ella by Rebecca Schoneveld– Handcrafted in Brooklyn, New York, the Ella dress takes its style and inspiration from 1930s glamour. The dress is made of pure…

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December is the most popular month for proposals in the United States. With that in mind, it’s time to start planning your engagement photo shoot! Winter is a wonderful time for engagement photos in New York. Our Brooklyn engagement photographers have created a list of fabulous winter engagement photo shoot ideas for you and your loved one during this whimsical season. Book your Wedding Package here 1.    Central Park – The iconic Manhattan Park is a great spot for your winter engagement photos. Our New York engagement photographers also know of many great wedding locations in Central Park, if you should want to include the park in your wedding ceremony as well. Central Park is known for its romantic spots and they’re even more beautiful during the winter season with mounds of white snow and delicate snowflakes dancing through the air.  2.    The Lobby Bar at the Bowery Hotel- This luxurious East Village retreat makes for a lovely New York photo shoot location. The lobby’s décor is Art Deco-inspired with plush velvet couches throughout the bar. The fireplace is also spectacular and makes a great spot for cozy couples’ photos.  3.    Brooklyn Botanic Gardens- Although the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens is thought of as being a great New York summer wedding location, it’s beautiful in winter.  It’s free during the weekdays of winter until February. There are several flowers still in bloom and the structures of the trees are so striking against the snow. We hope this list of winter engagement…

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Beautiful wedding reception centerpieces without flowers are a great wedding decor option for the modern bride! This is just one of the new wedding trends for 2014, which we discussed in one of our previous articles: https://www.leimageinc.com/blog/weddings-blog/wedding-trends-for-2014/. Many brides feel lost when searching for the wedding reception floral arrangements because the flowers for the season of their wedding are not to their liking or their colors don’t match their wedding décor color palette. This past season, our New York wedding photographers have noticed the trend of wedding receptions centerpieces that rely on simple elegance and not flowers for their beauty. Flowerless wedding centerpieces are a great option for any wedding style. For beach wedding receptions, glass vessels or votive centerpieces filled with coral make elegant wedding reception decorations. Natural coral comes in many different shapes, sizes and colors but we recommend small white coral for your summer-inspired wedding centerpieces. Another option for beach wedding reception centerpieces would be to include pieces of driftwood found on the beach. For rustic wedding receptions, there are plenty of great options for wedding reception centerpieces. For vintage inspired wedding decorations, use old hardback books and candles on your wedding reception tables. Another great idea for retro-inspired wedding reception centerpieces are hand-painted serving-wear filled with fruit, like clementines and oranges. You can also add other non-floral plants, like succulents to give your rustic wedding décor a more southwestern flair. There are so many great options for wedding centerpieces that flowers are no longer necessary to…

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Choosing your wedding invitations can be a fun yet stressful aspect of wedding planning.  The wedding invitation sets the mood of the wedding ceremony to your friends and family by defining your wedding’s style. Our New York wedding photographers and wedding team here at Le Image Inc has compiled a list of our top tips for finding your perfect wedding invitations! Book your Wedding Package here 1. Do Your Research- It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when digging through all the samples at your local wedding stationary store. If you come in with a basic idea or style for the wedding cards, the wedding invitation specialist can help point you in the direction that fits with your wedding day aesthetic, instead of showing you every past invitation they made. 2. Make Sure It’s Easy to Read– Although this may sound obvious, we have seen many beautiful wedding invites with swirling wedding calligraphy that made it impossible to read any of the wedding day information. If you choose to use calligraphy on your wedding invitations, make sure the key information like wedding venue, date and time are completely legible. 3. Consider Size- It’s easy to get sucked into those fun oversized wedding invites but remember, you’re the one who will be stuck paying for the extra postage on those cards. Oversized cards can also mean that your friends and family who live in apartments or condos may have an issue of receiving your invite due to tiny New York mailboxes. 4. Know the Exact Number…

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Here at Le Image, Inc. we love our brides! Your excitement for planning your special day is truly inspiring. Brides can get so wrapped up in the wedding planning process that they spend hours pouring over wedding images on websites like Pinterest, Tumblr and the Knot. While it’s a great thing that there is so much bridal advice available online, there is one popular piece of bad wedding advice that has making the rounds that has affected even our wedding photographers here in New York. The issue at hand, the creation of an extensive wedding photography shot list by the bride or groom may at first seem like a good idea, but that is not the case. As a Type-A, to-do list queen, I certainly understand the desire to create a huge list of desired photos for your wedding day. You only get one time to do it right and you want to make sure it’s captured the way you want, right? Well, take a deep breath in and realize that sometimes its best to let go. I know it can be hard to trust a wedding photographer with capturing your special day but realize that you picked this person to do your wedding photography because you liked their work and could see their skill level and experience through their previously shot weddings. So what makes a wedding photo shot list so bad? For one, it will make all your wedding pictures seem stiff and forced. The wedding photographer will…

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Finding the perfect wedding undergarments can be such a challenge for brides-to-be that we decided to write a second wedding blog article about it. Below are our top three tips on finding the perfect bridal undergarments for your wedding dress and for your wedding night. Examine the Fabric of your Wedding Dress– Before venturing to find your bridal underwear, really pay attention to the construction of your wedding dress.  Is it a silky a-line dress? Then perhaps you should avoid lacey lingerie and pick a bra and panty combination that won’t show under the material. Also, consider how you’d like your body to look in your dress. Our New York wedding photographers often have clients who express sentiments like “Oh, I wish I had bought a push-up bra for my wedding dress, I really wanted to fill out the top the neckline more”, after viewing their wedding photos. Pick your Lingerie Before your Fitting– Having worked both in the fields of wedding photography and lingerie sales in New York, this is one wedding dress tip that I can honestly say will save you so much time and money! Many brides get fitted for their wedding dress before finding their wedding undergarments which sticks them with the problem of finding bridal underwear and bras that fit with the measurements of their altered dress. Remember, once a dress is altered, it cannot be changed. Find lingerie that that will give you a perfect shape before having a tailor fit your wedding dress….

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Ah, the wedding video. c has expanded greatly since its rise to popularity in the 1950s and 60s. Back in the old days of wedding cinematography, it use to be a family member or friend of the bride and groom who would film the wedding with a portable Super 8 film camera. These videos didn’t always come out great (or at all) because of the temperamental nature of the camera itself and because of the filmer’s lack of professional training. Today, brides and grooms needn’t worry about finding a separate wedding videographer and wedding photographer as most wedding photography studios (especially in New York and Brooklyn) offer both services to couples. Our top tip for couples tying the knot and looking for a wedding cinematographer would be to find a photos studio that offers both. That way, the photographer and the videographer can coordinate and make sure they capture your wedding day in its entirety without having any miscommunications. This is especially important for brides and grooms who planned to get married in a big city like NYC where time constraints are very strict and inflexible. The last thing you want is two separate wedding photographers and cinematographers scrambling around trying to get a shot that they thought the other one had already captured. Choosing one company to film the wedding and provide the wedding photography will also ensure the consistency of their aesthetic and skill level. Book your Wedding Package here Finally, always interview plenty of candidates. Your wedding…

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Arguably the most iconic park in the United States, Central Park is one of the best places to married in New York City. During the Spring and Summer season, our New York wedding photographers shoot at least one wedding ceremony or elopement per week in the 140 year old urban park. Planning a location for a Central Park wedding may seem daunting, but fear not. We have created a list of beautiful places to get married in Central Park, New York. 1. The Turtle Pond- Located in the middle of the park near 79th street and 80th street, this pond is a wedding photographer favorite for couples looking for a more quiet and intimate area for their nuptials. This wedding venue location is one of Central Park’s designated quiet zones. 2. Belvedere Plaza- Close to the Turtle Pond area of the park, this area’s setting is perfect for the bride looking a romantic and regal location for their wedding photography. Your bride will feel every bit a princess as this part of the park has a stunning view of Belvedere Castle. 3. Wagner Cove- Another mid-park wedding venue location is Wagner Cover, near the corner of the lake. This secluded area is very romantic and has a beautiful covered dock that blends seamlessly into the foliage like a rustic landscape painting. 4. Bow Bridge- This iconic cast-iron bridge has been seen in several famous movies including The Way We Were, Keeping the Faith, and, Manhattan. Many couples who get married…

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“First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage”. You may recognize this rhyme from your days on the playground, but in 2013, these rules need not apply. Many couples first lived together and have children before ever tying the knot, and that’s great. Couples should live their life in a way that’s most positive for them even if it’s non traditional. Many women become pregnant during the engagement part of their relationship and decide to celebrate their wedding day as a pregnant bride. If you are considering this option, know that you are part of a new wedding trend with plenty of glamorous examples. Some stars who have wed while expecting include Drew Barrymore, Kate Winslet and Jennifer Garner. Below are our top three tips for blushing brides to be who will walk down the aisle while “great with child”. 1. Find the Best Style and Fit – Try to find fuller gowns rather than a figure hugging dress. Tell the sales associates at the wedding dress store that you are expecting and how far along you will be during your wedding day. Wedding dress styles to consider: A-line, princess line or empire line. Also be good to your dressmaker! She will have to work extra hard to give you the dress of your dreams. Famous New York wedding shop, Kleinfeld Bridal, of TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress”, has in-house seamstresses who are renown for their wedding dress tailoring skills. If you live…

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Shopping for your wedding day is no longer limited to just finding your wedding dress and veil! Now, more than ever, brides and their bridesmaids are booking bridal parties at great lingerie stores to find bridal undergarments to wear under their wedding gown and lingerie for the wedding night. In New York, many boutique stores, like Journelle, offer afterhours parties where you and your bridesmaids will be catered to with personal shopping and other amenities. Not able to do a wedding lingerie party but you still want to give your friend great bridal lingerie? Keep reading for the best lingerie brands for your bride. The Vintage-Lover Traditional Bride Is your bride-to-be a lover of all things vintage? Could she be Zooey Deschanel’s best friend? Then, Florrie Mitton Couture may be the brand for her. Originally launched on Etsy, this couture lingerie brand is renown for its gorgeous hand-made wedding garters. Made in the United Kingdom, these lux bridal essentials run from $60.00-$90.00 and make a great affordable gift! The Free-Spirit/Hipster Bride Not every girl is inclined to be the smoky eyed vixen in a black lace bustier. Maybe your bride would like a fun and patterned bridal undergarment. Another British brand, Beautiful Bottoms, may be the solution for your friend about to tie the knot. They have fun lingerie collections, with adorable patterns including one collection the features a fun summery flamingo print. If the bride to be is very eco-conscious, you may want to check out New York Brand,…

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Wedding boudoir photography is the newest trend for wedding photographers and brides-to-be. But, what is boudoir photography? It’s basically a sultry but tasteful photo shoot. Imagine classic images of Hollywood starlets, 1950’s Pin-up girls and Marilyn Monroe. Wedding boudoir photos are taken of the bride to be and given to her groom as a wedding present. Some brides give their groom just one large print of their best photo, while others have their best images from their shoot made into an album for him. Some bigger cities, like New York and Los Angeles, even offer photo studios that specialize in this type of wedding photography. For the majority of couples, the best route would be to see if your wedding photographer will add this special shoot to your wedding photography package, this already a common practice for many NY wedding photographers. Book your Wedding Package here So, now that we’ve piqued your interest with this newest bridal trend, how about some tips? First off, if you are on a new beauty regime and work out routine to look your best for you wedding day, hold off on your boudoir shoot until the week before your wedding ceremony. That way, you can reap the benefits of your hard work and look your best at the shoot. Don’t schedule your shoot the day before the wedding or even worse, the morning of your wedding, as the stress of the upcoming nuptials, may be too great for you to channel your inner Beyoncé…

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The average New York City wedding cost is between $28,911 and $48,185 with an estimated guest list of 146 to 166 people in attendance (estimates from costofweddings.com) and then another $4,000 on wedding photographers. These prices may seem sky high, but many couples in the United States are spending more than ever on their wedding ceremony and reception. Along with the price of the event, brides are spending a fortune on wedding gowns, with the average New York bride paying $1,307 -$2,178 on their wedding dress. All these high priced estimates might scare you into marrying at City Hall, but fear not, many large retailers like Anthropologie and Target and now producing well designed wedding dresses for less. Cheap wedding dress retailers have existed for years, but now, stores that are known for their great design are also entering the world of affordable wedding dresses. Anthropologie, a whimsical and boutique themed ready to wear store is known for its girly designs and great quality. Starting this year, the clothing retailer has launched, BHLDN, or “beholden”, a wedding line that produces wedding dresses with an Anthropologie aesthetic. Their dresses range in price from $300-$4,000, a very affordable price range for the majority of brides in the midst of wedding planning. BHLDN has two stores in the US, in Houston and Chicago, with another store coming soon to Beverly Hills. Retailing giant, Target, has also dived into the world of wedding dresses with its newest bridal line, Tevolio. The line gets its…

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Wedding photography can be a very competitive field in New York but Le Image Inc has managed to work its way to the top and gain great recognition for our work. Our work has gain great ratings on several top wedding blogs including weddingwire.com and TheKnot.com. Weddingwire is a fabulous online wedding planning tool that puts wedding forums, budgeting tips, inspiration boards and wedding vendor ratings and reviews all in one place. The Knot is a blog that has become one of the most popular wedding planning blogs with brides for its wedding ideas and inspiration. The Knot also circulates a seasonal print publication. Book your Wedding Package here As an award winning Brooklyn wedding photography service, Le Image has a page you can visit on the wedding wire website.  Our page provides a profile of the services our wedding photographers provide, including: wedding videos, a wedding photo gallery, and our course, customer reviews. We are so honored to have received a 5/5 from our customers for New York wedding photography. Aside from our great reviews from couples who have worked with Le Image, we have also received a great award from the Wedding Wire website for Brides’ Choice. This wedding photography award is truly meaningful to us as the winner is selected by brides and brides to be, not just by a company or website. Le Image has also received accolades on The Knot. We were featured for their prestigious wedding photography category under their “The Best of Weddings”…

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The idea of wedding photographs often cause great anxiety for couples about to tie the knot. You only get one chance to get great wedding photos and those photos will stick with you for the rest of your life. Everyone likes to look back on their wedding day pictures and you’d like to look at them with a smile on your face, not a frown. Fear not brides and grooms! We have assembled a wedding photography checklist for you with the help of our New York wedding photographers to ensure a photogenic wedding day. 1. Pick the right wedding photographer for you! You may have read our other wedding blog article about the Best Wedding Photographers in Brooklyn and New York so some of the advice for this first tip may sound familiar, but it’s worth repeating. Make sure you and the wedding photographer ‘click’. Don’t choose a wedding photographer whose personality doesn’t mesh with yours. They will be with you the entire day for your wedding ceremony and reception so you’ll want it to be a pleasure working together, not a chore. Rely on your gut! Finding the perfect wedding day photographer for you is like finding your true love, you’ll just know! Don’t get pressured into using the same wedding photographer as a friend or family member just because they recommended them. Book your Wedding Package here 2. Do your research! The internet is great place for wedding photography ideas. Although your wedding photographer may have their own…

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Summer is upon us! And if you are involved with planning a wedding or attending a wedding ceremony, you know that summer is the season for tying the knot. Surprisingly, September is the most popular month to marry in the US but the summer season has the 2nd, 4th and 5th most popular months for weddings. The second most popular month to marry is of course, June, with 13% of all weddings taking place during this month. So, to help out the brides and grooms to be, we have created a list of our 3 top tips for couples planning their summer wedding. 1. Don’t fall into the trap of feeling forced to plan an outdoor wedding. If you live in a more temperate climate that is free of overbearing humidity and heat, then an outdoor wedding might be a great option for you. Wedding venues are supposed to be picked because they make the couple feel special, not because they feel obliged to pick it due the season of their wedding. The last thing you want is the wedding photographer snapping away wedding photos of you as you sweat down the aisle with your makeup running and your bouquet wilting. Book your Wedding Package here 2. If you do get married outdoors, plan ahead! Our advice to couples who do want to marry outdoors is to make sure you plan for the heat and sun! Keep the ceremony an adequate length that won’t punish those attending your ceremony and…

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The cutting of the cake is wedding tradition dating back to ancient Rome. During those times, bread was broken over the bride’s head to bring good fortune to the couple. Today, the wedding cake (or cakes) has become an essential part of a wedding reception. Our New York wedding photographers often plan how to shoot this essential scene during the wedding planning stage for our couples. Wedding reception catering is a massive industry and couples often look for ways to interpret this essential wedding tradition. Our NYC wedding photography team at Le Image has created a list of wedding cake alternative ideas for your special day. 1. Wedding Cupcakes– These petite cakes offer the same idea of wedding cake but give much more variety for your wedding guests. Seattle based bakery, Trophy Cupcakes, is known for their wedding cupcake displays and even hold tastings every month for brides-to-be! Couples can include several different cupcake flavors like, red velvet, vanilla and chocolate when they chose this wedding dessert option. Cupcakes also offer a whimsical look for your wedding reception. 2. Wedding Donuts– This new wedding cake trend is all rage with blogs like Style Me Pretty and Weddingbee hailing the all mighty donut as the new wedding cake alternative. Generally, donuts are stacked on towering platters giving a fun, non-traditional look to a wedding reception. This option also offers the possibility of having multiple flavors for your wedding guests and catering to their dietary needs with vegan donuts or gluten-free donuts. 3. Wedding…

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