Nestled just south of the lake in Ontario, New York, The Lodge at Shadow Hill feels like the best kept secret in DIY venues near Rochester, NY. This venue sits in the midst of a working maple farm and feels like you have been whisked away into a deep forest retreat, when you are really […]

looking for inspiration for your norway elopement? this casual session will have you booking your flights to the Lofoten Islands ASAP (Don’t forget to bring me!)

If you’ve ever dreamed of having a perfect wedding at your childhood home, look no further, Allie & Eli did just that. From getting ready in her room to dancing the night away in the backyard even when the weather refused to agree with our plans, this celebration last May will go down in history […]

There really is no venue quite like Wren’s Roost Wedding Barn. Nestled in the hills of Naples, NY, Wren’s Roost offers beautiful and truly breathtaking views everywhere you turn. If you are considering a Finger Lakes wedding, this space needs to be at the top of your list and here’s why. The Loft for Getting […]

New York State Parks feel like the hidden secret for beautiful and accessible locations for your elopement or micro-wedding. From lake front views to stunning waterfalls and the seemingly endless Adirondacks, there’s a perfect location for your wedding. If you’ve made it to Ithaca, New York, you’ve likely wandered just north to Taughannock Falls. Gorge […]

If you love the Neighborhood of the Arts in Rochester, then celebrating your wedding day at the intimate Jackrabbit Club is the perfect plan. Located next to Good Luck, this space offers an elegant, blank slate for your small wedding or elopement. What I love about the Jackrabbit Club is how little is needed to […]

Deciding what does and does not belong in your wedding day can be daunting. With the onslaught of wedding “advice” you can find online, it seems that you are expected to somehow DO IT ALL even if “it all” isn’t what you want. So if you’ve made it to this corner of my world, I […]

Your wedding day is meant to look exactly how YOU want it. Sam and April were the perfect example of this. After having an intimate church ceremony (that they used zoom to allow family not in the area to “be there too”), they met me near the Glen Iris Inn in Letchworth State Park. From […]
