I recently photographed two East End weddings.

Last month I photographed a bride whose mother handmade her daughter’s wedding dress.

This month I photographed a bride that handmade her own wedding gown.

What are the chances of that?

In both instances I became excited and grateful that I would be documenting these weddings.

To have worked with such talented and creative women that poured their hearts into making something so meaningful has left me feeling truly blessed.

I haven’t blogged these weddings yet, so I am only going to share a handful of images or so.

Wedding at Pellegrini Vineyard - Cutchogue - East End Wedding on the North Fork

Hanging in the bridal suite of the beautiful Pellegrini Vineyards.

This dress awaits Jessica to get into it , as well as the amazing sash her Mom created for it which was the crowning touch.

I love the seaming and the different textures.

Wedding at Pellegrini Vineyard - Cutchogue - East End Wedding on the North ForkNorth Fork Wedding Photographer - Pellegrini Vineyard Wedding

How romantic is this dress?

I love this sweet portrait of the bride and groom on the front lawn of Pellegrini Vineyards.

I will be blogging this wedding soon and cannot wait to share more.

Shelter Island Wedding Photographer - East End Wedding Photographer

This bride transported her gown to Shelter Island and brought her dress form with her, which I thought was a really nice touch.

The wedding was held at her grandmother’s house.

I think the 1970’s decor adds an interesting element to the story of getting married at Grandma’s house as well as vibrant color – which I love to use in my work.Shelter Island Wedding Photographer

I adore the buttons going up the back of the gown and the two ties at the shoulders.

Shelter Island Wedding Photographer - East End Wedding Photographer

Placing the bride on this dock  with some height showcased her exquisite gown and its’ wonderful seaming/draping ,allowing it to hang down.

The unique train had “lily pad” like flowers sewn onto the  back of it.

It truly was a work of art.

I feel so honored to have met these wonderful women and to document their  labors of love.

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  1. Kristen Nicole

    Special things happen to special people. I love that you were able to shoot two brides who made their own dresses!! That is your niche!!!

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