Natalie described their wedding style to me very early on and I couldn’t help but think at the end of the night that they achieved exactly that. As she described it, it was “Simple, Classic, Elegant yet with a Twist… just like us”. Natalie & George radiated throughout their wedding day… Simple centerpieces, classic colors, elegant details and with a twist… a groom in a bold blue tuxedo with a black lapel! George asked me if I had ever seen any other grooms wear a tux like that and I said “Nope! You win for boldest groom ever!”  I would catch Jose with this sudden HUGE grin on his face as I took their pictures and would ask him “What are you smiling about??” And he would say “George! That tux is AWESOME!” He did look awesome and he rocked it! Then there was his beautiful bride who warned me for months, claiming she looks dorky in photos and is not photogenic at all. Um, Natalie! I beg to differ! She looked stunning, before she even had any makeup on… and continued to radiate throughout the day.

The day was incredibly romantic and emotional for them both. Natalie fully converted to Judaism only two weeks before their wedding day but she embraced her new religion beautifully. I love the traditions of their faith because the number one priority of those meaningful traditions is putting each other first before everything.  The most emotional part of it all was Natalie had just lost her father to a sudden heart attack a year ago and the feeling, knowing her father wouldn’t be there for her wedding day, was always there. I told Natalie I knew exactly how she felt since I lost my father too before my wedding.. and every time her father was mentioned in anyway on her wedding day, not only was Natalie shedding tears, but I was too. It was a happy but bittersweet occasion and George was the best husband a girl could ask for, always holding her hand and giving her support when she needed it.

Like all my other couples, I was so sad to see their wedding day end and not being planning everything along with her. I grow so attached to my couples and hate to not talk to them every week leading up to their wedding. But I know I have a friendship in Natalie and George and am SO happy for them and the love they’ve found in each other.

Natalie and George… CONGRATULATIONS!! You’re married!! Thank you so much for allowing Jose and I to capture your wedding day and celebrate in your beautiful marriage with you! I hope you LOVE your photos and have a great time reliving your day through our eyes! 🙂

Natalie’s details were so simple but so classic.

WHOO! LOVE that blue!

Natalie & George had the sweetest first look! LOVE his face filled with joy when he turned around to see her.

This simple moment on the left (below) was not planned by me… they just held each other and I captured it. It’s one of my favorites 🙂

The bridal party than joined us.. screaming and applauding for the happy couple!

How sharp do they all look!?

Oh and they were a FUN bunch!

Those bridesmaid dresses… GORGEOUS!!

Such a dapper group of guys!

Um, Natalie? This is what we call PHOTOGENIC! You were BEAUTIFUL! 🙂

We walked around the lovely homes of Piermont, New York for their photos… and found a blue door that made George POP against it! 🙂

LOVE LOVE LOVE these!!

 

The View on the Hudson made for beautiful photos! We than made our way inside to relax before the ceremony, and more importantly… the reading and signing of the Ketubah!

A rose on a seat for Natalie’s father… and the gorgeous view from their ceremony of the Hudson River!

It was hot but PERFECT weather for their ceremony! To think it threatened to rain that day…

The giving of the ring… and the breaking of the glass!

MAZEL TOV!!

Onto their lovely Reception!

The groomsmen had me CRACKING UP when they came out and took a selfie! lol

George & Natalie took dance lessons for their first dance… and were FABULOUS!

Natalie danced with her Stepfather, while her sweet sister looked on with tears…

George and his mom danced together as well.. LOVE her sweet smile in the picture below! 🙂 She loves her baby boy!

Oh yes! THIS is why I love Jewish weddings… the HORA! Natalie owned the Hora guys!

Lots of laughs, tears and humiliating going on in the toasts… there were FIVE toasts!

 

 

 

 

 

And then, LOTS of dancing!!

And one of my favorite photos of the night to end this blog post… Natalie and George with their best man and maid of honor! lol

CREDITS

Venue: The View on the Hudson

Florist: Ana’s Flowers

DJ: Zev – Scratch DJs

Videographer: Camfisto Entertainment

Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas

Bridesmaids dresses: David’s bridal

Hair Stylist: JLK Salon

Makeup: The bride’s sister & Maid of Honor – Hilary 🙂

 

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