Ellen and Wally met the way a lot of the best couples do, through everyday life. They both work and live at the same day camp,and somewhere in the middle of ordinary camp days they found each other. They got married on a gorgeous October day at Hollow Brook Golf Club in Cortlandt Manor, with the Sweet Alice Studios photography team on hand, led by Erika that day.

Sarah and Stephanie met online, and from everything I saw on their wedding day, it's clear they found exactly the right person. They got married on a gorgeous fall day in Washingtonville, New York, and their wedding had this lovely, lived-in warmth to it, full of family, a big and joyful wedding party, and two brides who clearly adore each other. Their day was everything good that a wedding has potential to be. 🥹

Hollow Brook Golf Club in Cortlandt Manor, New York has hosted some wonderful weddings that I’ve had the joy of being a part of, and Shira and Haig's was no exception. Their Sunday wedding closed out the last triple wedding weekend I ever photographed (three weddings in three days!) and it was a genuinely great way to wrap up that chapter. Here's a look inside their day.

Pioneer Farm in Warwick, New York is a gorgeous backdrop for a wedding, with open fields, a tented reception space, and a team that knows how to handle whatever the day throws at them. Stephanie and John got married here on a rainy Saturday in September, and instead of letting the weather change their plans, they just rolled with it. Here's a look inside their perfectly imperfect day.

Hollow Brook Golf Club sits in Cortlandt Manor, New York, with rolling fairways and a warm, elegant clubhouse that turns especially cozy in the fall. It's a beautiful spot for a wedding any time of year, but Ilana and Andrew's late September wedding here showed off exactly why this venue works so well for couples who want their day to feel both polished and relaxed. This one also happened to kick off a triple wedding weekend for me (three weddings back to back!). It made for a wonderful start to the run, and I've loved this one ever since. Here's a look inside their day.

Johana and Paul got married at West Hills Country Club in Middletown, New York, a venue that lends itself beautifully to a full wedding day, from getting ready all the way through the reception, with a golf course and a bridge on the grounds that make for stunning portraits. But more than the venue, what defined this day was the couple at the center of it. Johana and Paul brought an ease and warmth to everything that made the whole day feel genuinely celebratory from start to finish.

Elyse and Jason met on a trip to New Zealand and got married surrounded by the people they love most at Locust Grove Estate in Poughkeepsie, NY. Read about their beautiful Hudson Valley wedding day.

Andie and Connor got married at Plan Bee Farm Brewery in Poughkeepsie, NY, with about 40 of their favorite people, a covered patio reception, goats, chickens, and bees as guests of honor, and food from Rossi's. Just the absolute cutest day!

Becca and Chris got married at the end of August at Hollow Brook Golf Club in Cortlandt Manor, New York, and from the very beginning of the day, it was clear what this wedding was going to be about: the two of them, and the people (and pup!) they love most. No fuss, no stress, just a genuine desire to be present for all of it.

Anna and Aidan knew that a bigger celebration in Ireland was on the horizon, so they gathered their closest people at a family home in Nyack for something intimate the year before - a microwedding that was small, personal, and entirely theirs. No grand ballroom, no sprawling guest list. Just the people who matter most, a cute family home, and a day that felt exactly like them. If you have been considering a microwedding in the Hudson Valley or Westchester area, this one is worth looking at for inspiration.

Stonehill’s in Accord, NY is one of those Hudson Valley venues that is genuinely hard to categorize, and that is part of what makes it so special as a wedding destination. The property features a hilltop ceremony space, open fields, a classic black barn, and beautiful accommodations spread across the main house and on-site cabins, making it a true destination experience for couples and their guests. Jess and Stephen's August wedding there was one of those days that reminds you why outdoor venues in the Hudson Valley are so sought after. Bright light, lush greenery, colorful florals, and a couple who were just genuinely happy to be getting married surrounded by people they love.

Elizabeth and Collin got married on a warm, bright August day at Hollow Brook Golf Club in Cortlandt Manor, New York, and it was the kind of wedding that stays with you. From the engagement session months before, all the way through the wedding reception, this was a day full of real emotion, genuine joy, and a group of people who were completely present for all of it.

Hollow Brook Golf Club in Cortlandt Manor, NY has such a relaxed, open quality that really just sets such a nice tone for a wedding day. Keely and Tom got married there on a warm August afternoon, and from the moment I arrived it was clear this was going to be a good and precious day. Good light, good people, and a whole lot of laughter from start to finish.

Jacqueline and Joe's July celebration at Bad Seed Cider was one of those weddings that just felt genuinely, quietly joyful from start to finish. Our Sweet Alice Studios photographer Debbie had the pleasure of documenting their day, and it was a beautiful one. If you are planning a summer wedding in the Hudson Valley and you have been dreaming of something intimate, relaxed, and full of warmth, keep reading.

If you are planning a summer wedding in the Hudson Valley and want to see what a warm, color-filled, genuinely fun celebration looks like, Dani and Dan's July wedding at the Kittle House Inn in Chappaqua, NY is the ultimate in inspiration. From lush greenery and colorful florals to a dance floor that did not quit all night, this day had so much personality from start to finish.

If you've been dreaming of a summer wedding in the Hudson Valley, Hollow Brook Golf Club in Cortlandt Manor, New York might already be on your radar, and after spending a July evening there with Drea and Karsten, I completely understand why. Nestled in Westchester County, Hollow Brook offers rolling greens, gorgeous natural light, and a setting that somehow manages to feel both spacious and deeply personal. This wedding had all of it: a heatwave (!), heart, international guests, handmade gifts, and two people who were just genuinely happy to be getting married. It was a good day.

Lauren and Mickey's late June wedding at Hiland Park Country Club in Queensbury, New York was one of those days that had everything - gorgeous light, a stunning venue, an incredibly joyful crowd, and two people who are just genuinely, quietly, beautifully in love. I'm so glad I got to be there for it.

If you're looking for proof that a wedding celebration doesn't need a ceremony, a timeline, or a single staged moment to be absolutely beautiful - Julia and Max are your people. They hosted their reception at Pleasantly Devine Stables in Rock Tavern, New York, one full year after eloping in Central Park. What unfolded was one of the most heartfelt, laughter-filled, and unscripted days I've had the privilege of photographing. No ceremony. No rigid timeline. Just love, good food, great music, and the people who matter most.

If you're searching for Wallkill, NY wedding photography or planning a Hudson Valley wedding, Jackie and Chas's spring celebration showcases what makes this area so special. Their day was filled with navy and teal details, stunning sunset portraits, and the sweetest family moments with their baby daughter. From Jackie's show-stopping ballgown to their gorgeous outdoor portraits, this Hudson Valley wedding captured everything beautiful about a spring celebration in the region.

There's something special about getting married at a place that already means something to you. Kim and Matt tied the knot at The Country Club at Otterkill in Campbell Hall - a venue they have real history with. That kind of connection made everything feel more grounded, more them.