When I first started in the photography business, I was worried that I would be lonley. After all, you don’t really have co-workers like you do in a traditional setting. However, I was quickly surprised at how wonderful other photographers and creatives are that I’ve met. They’ve become a rock for me in both my personal and professional life, and I don’t know what I would do without them. This positive environment really started when I joined my local chapter of the Rising Tide Society (with the motto, “A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats.”) Meaning, that we are all in this together; your success is my success. It makes perfect sense too, because I can’t photograph every wedding, engagement or portrait session, and one of my friends might just be the perfect fit. Each year, our group comes together to photograph a huge styled shoot. This year, I jumped on the planning and styling bandwagon with my dear friend, Kristina (Kristina Staal Photography) and my old pals at Jack & Grace Events (remember the styled shoot on the mountain in Beacon?). I was able to secure the stunning and historic Wainwright House for our Enchanted Dusty Blue wedding shoot and I’m still pinching myself to have been able to photograph such beauty.
Enter phenomenal vendors such as Gather and Lounge, Carrie Wilcox Floral Design, Coppola Creative, Meredith Hayman, Makeup Artist, Melissa Scrofani of Westchester Hair and Makeup, A Little Something White Bridal Couture featuring Kelly Faetanini’s Star gown in blue, vow books from Elmo Paperstories (donated by Jessica Haley Bridal) and a custom cake from Palmer’s Bakery. Without them, this shoot literally could not have happened. I thank each and every one of them for donating their time and creativity, adding to the beauty of this wonderful day.
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- Just loving this invitation suite designed specifically for a Wainwright Wedding by Coppola Creative!
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- The florals by Carrie Wilcox Floral Design and decor from Gather and Lounge made for a perfect pairing!
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- Palmer’s Bakery of Darien donated this gorgeous blue cake. They were wonderful to work with.
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- Aren’t Mike and Lauren just the sweetest?!
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- THAT VEIL from A Little Something White with Kelly Faetanini’s Star Gown was swoon-worthy!
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- Focusing on the makeup up close by Meredith Hayman. Just gorgeous!
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- Nothing like gorgeous stable doors for a backdrop!
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- For my brides looking for a stunning updo, Melissa Scrofani’s design on Lauren was breathtaking and stayed the entire day.
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- Favorite. Image. Ever.
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- Loving the lush gardens that Wainwright had to offer!
VENDOR DETAILS:
PHOTOGRAPHY FOR THE IMAGES ABOVE BY TESORA PHOTOGRAPHY.
Tesora Photography
IG: @tesoraphotography
FB: @tesoraphotography
Pinterest: @tesoraphotography
Website: www.tesoraphotography.com
Email: carolyn@tesoraphotography.com
Hosted, Planned & Styled by: Kristina Staal Photography, Tesora Photography, and Jack & Grace Events
Kristina Staal Photography
IG: @KristinaStaalPhotography
FB: @KristinaStaalPhotography
Pinterest: @KristinaStaal
Website: www.KristinaStaalPhotography.com
Email: info@KristinaStaalPhotography.com
Tesora Photography
IG: @tesoraphotography
FB: @tesoraphotography
Pinterest: @tesoraphotography
Website: www.tesoraphotography.com
Email: carolyn@tesoraphotography.com
Jack & Grace Events – Aoife DePauw & Lauren Ferrara
IG: @jackandgraceny
FB: @jackandgraceny
Pinterest: @jackandgraceny
Website: www.jackandgraceny.com
Email: hello@jackandgraceny.com
Venue: Wainwright House, Rye, New York
IG: @wainwrighthouseinc
FB: @wainwrighthouseinc
Pinterest: @wainwrighthouse
Website: www.wainwright.org
Email: registrar@wainwright.org
Models: Lauren Cardarelli Seib & Mike Seib
IG: @laurcardarelliseib| @mikeseib
Website: https://www.laurenseib.com
Florals: Carrie Wilcox Floral Design
IG: @cwfloraldesign
FB: @carriewilcoxfloraldesign
Pinterest: @cwfloraldesigns
Website: www.carriewilcoxfloraldesign.com
Email: carrie@carriewilcoxfloraldesign.com or cwilcoxfloraldesign@gmail.com
Bridal Gown: A Little Something White – Ashley Krauss
IG: @alittlesomethingwhite
FB: @alittlesomethingwhitebridalcouture
Pinterest: @A Little Something White Bridal Couture
Website: @alittlesomethingwhite
Email: ashley@alittlesomethingwhite.com
Bridal Gown Designer: Kelly Faetanini
IG: @kellyfaetanini
FB: @kellyfaetanini
Pinterest: @kelly faetanini
Website: www.kellyfaetanini.com
Email: info@kellyfaetanini.com
Calligraphy & Invitations: Coppola Creative – Megan Coppola Nacerio
IG: @coppolacreative
FB: @coppolacreative
Pinterest: @coppolacreative
Website: www.coppolacreative.com
Email: coppolacreative@gmail.com
Furniture & Decor: Gather and Lounge – Danielle Ehlrich
IG: @gatherandlounge
FB: @gatherandlounge
Pinterest: @gatherandlounge
Website: www.gatherandlounge.com
Email: danielle@gatherandlounge.com
Cake: Palmer’s Bakery – Palmer’s of Darien
IG: @palmersbakery
FB: @palmersbakery
Pinterest:
Website: www.palmersdarien.com
Email: info@palmersdarien.com
Hair: Melissa Scrofani
IG: @melissascrofani
FB: @melissascrofani.westchesterhairandmakeup
Pinterest: @melissa scrofani /Westchester hair stylist
Website: www.westchesterhairandmakeup.com
Email: melissascrofani@gmail.com
MUA: Meredith Hayman
IG: @meredithmakeup
FB: @meredithhaymanmakeupartist
Pinterest: @About FACE by Meredith Hayman, Makeup Artist
Website: www.aboutfacebymeredith.com
Email: meredith@meredithhayman.com
Vow Books: Elmo Paper Stories
IG: @elmopaperstories
FB: @elmopaperstories
Pinterest: @elmo paperstories ltd
Website: www.elmopaperstories.com
Email: info@elmo-paperstories.com
