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A Very Bright Weekend

Lizzie + Justin  |  Hudson Opera House in Hudson • New York | Circa 1799 Barn in Ancram • New York
Day 1   |   WELCOME   |   Rehearsal Dinner & Welcome Mixer
Wedding tent entrance & signage
Wedding couple portraits
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Wedding signage
Wedding signage
Bride and groom portrait
Private wedding venue
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High Peak sailcloth tent
Wedding Ceremony program
Head table runner
Wedding head table decor
Wedding tablescape
Waiters
Waiters
Catering
Wedding tent entrance & signage
Wedding couple portraits
Wedding signage
Wedding couple portraits
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Wedding signage
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Wedding tent entrance & signage
Wedding, florals, tablescape, seating
Wedding guests, glassware, tablescape
wedding guests, tablescape, seating
Wedding guests, seating, tablescape, band
wedding guests, dessert, florals
wedding guests, drinks
florals, wedding day
wedding favors, tablescape, display arrangement
signage, wedding favors, display
wedding favors, tablescape, bags
Day 2   |   WEDDING   |   Ceremony  •​  Cocktail  •  Reception ​​
Wedding ceremony, favors, floral arrangement
Wedding day, bride, getting ready
bridal party, wedding day, dress
Wedding day, getting ready, wedding dress, bride
bride, Portrait, dress, getting ready, veil
Wedding ceremony, floral arrangement
groomsmen, portrait, wedding ceremony
cheers, champagne, groomsmen
wedding day, groomsmen, cheers
groomsmen, portrait, wedding day
floral arrangement, bouquet, bride, wedding, portrait
Wedding ceremony, bride, portrait, cheers, florals
portrait, bridal party, floral arrangement, wedding day
wedding day, bride, portrait, bouquet, bridal party
Wedding day, portrait, bride, bouquet, brides maids
wedding day, bride, portrait, veil
wedding day, portrait, bride and groom
portrait, bride and groom, wedding day, outdoor wedding
first look, bride and groom, wedding day, portrait
Wedding day, bride and groom, portrait
wedding day, vows, bride and groom, portrait
bridal party, wedding day, portrait, bouquet
Wedding day, portrait, groomsmen
Wedding day, bridal party, bouquet, portrait, outdoor wedding
wedding day, present, ring box
private wedding venue, scenery
scenery, private wedding venue
candles, wedding ceremony
wedding invitation, floral arrangement, rings
seating, wedding ceremony, floral arrangement, private wedding venue
wedding ceremony, seating, guests
wedding ceremony, guests, seating outdoor wedding
wedding ceremony, outdoor wedding, guests, seating
guests, wedding ceremony, dress
wedding guests, ceremony, suit
seating, wedding ceremony, guests, florwers
seating, wedding ceremony, guests
groomsmen, aisle, wedding ceremony, flowers, outdoor wedding
wedding ceremony, bride, aisle, bouquet
bride and groom, portrait, wedding ceremony
wedding ceremony, bridal party, bouquet
wedding ceremony, candles, bride and groom, aisle
wedding ceremony, guests, outdoor wedding, seating
Wedding ceremony, bride and groom, aisle, flowers, guests, seating
Wedding ceremony, bride and groom, portrait, flowers
bride and groom, wedding guests, seating, flowers, bouquet
wedding ceremony, seating, guests, floral arrangments
wedding guests, wedding ceremony, aisle, seating
wedding ceremony, couple, portrait, bride and groom
Wedding signage
groom, ring, portrait, wedding ceremony
Wedding reception, seating, flowers, bride and groom, champagne
catering, wedding reception, food, waiter
signage, cocktails, wedding reception, bar
Private wedding venue, wedding reception, bride and groom, portrait
shoes, wedding day, outdoor wedding
wedding reception, catering, food, waiter, appetizer
Wedding reception, tent, floral arrangement
Wedding tent entrance, barn, reception, outdoor wedding
Wedding reception, seating, signage
Wedding reception, tablescape, flowers, pictures, tent
Wedding tent entrance, flower arrangement, seating, reception
Wedding tent, bride and groom, portrait, wedding reception
catering, tablescape, food, wedding reception
bar, wedding reception, flower arrangement, signage, tent
floral arrangement, tent, wedding reception,
table numbers, tablescape, wedding reception, floral arrangement
favors, wedding reception, tent, private outdoor wedding venue
Wedding reception, book, pictures, signage
wedding reception, tablescape, tent, floral arrangement
Wedding tent, reception, seating, tablescape, glassware
Wedding reception, seating, tablescape, tent, flowers
wedding reception, table number, tablescape, flowers, glassware, seating
Wedding reception, signage, floral arrangement, drinks, menu, reception
Wedding reception, catering, tablescape, silverware, table setting
Wedding tent, reception, tablescape, floral arrangement, place setting & signage
Wedding couple portraits, bride and groom, cheers, toast, tent, reception
Wedding reception, guests, seating, cheers
wedding guests, reception, seating, tent
Wedding tent, seating, tablescape, reception
Wedding entrance, reception, barn, private wedding venue
wedding day, floral arrangement, lighting
wedding reception, barn, lighting
wedding reception, seating, flowers
portrait, dance, groom, wedding reception
portrait, wedding reception, bride, guests, dance
wedding reception, bride, portrait
wedding reception, bride and groom, portrait, dance,
wedding reception, guests, dress, drinks, lighting
wedding reception, dance, drinks, guests
wedding reception, dance, drinks, guests
wedding reception, dance, drinks, guests, flowers
wedding reception, flip flops, favors, guests
wedding reception, dance, drinks, guests, lighting
wedding reception, dance, drinks, guests
wedding reception, bar, drinks, guests
wedding reception, dance, drinks, guests, bride and groom
Wedding cake, flowers, dessert
Wedding cake, flowers, dessert, bride and groom portrait
Wedding cake, flowers, dessert, bride and groom portrait
Wedding reception, dance, guests, portrait, bride
Wedding reception, guests, dance, portrait, bride
Wedding reception, guests, bridal party, portrait, Photo Booth
Wedding reception, dance, portrait, guests
Wedding reception, dance, portrait, bride, drinks
Wedding reception, dance, portrait, bride and groom
Wedding reception, dance, portrait, groom
Wedding reception, Photo Booth, portrait, guests
Wedding reception, dance, fire, portrait, bride and groom
Wedding reception, portrait, bride and groom, outdoor wedding
Credits: Photography & Photo Booth: Joshua Brown Photography & Videography  |  Venue: Hudson Opera House + Circa 1799 Barn | Catering: The Farmer's Wife
Bartenders: Domaneys + Top Notch Events | Florals: Fleurisa | Music: Lucy Music | Officiant: Kathleen Gilmore | Lighting + Draping: Bear Fly Design
Hair: Rebecca Whitaker |  Makeup: Blush Sparrow | Wedding Cake: The Farmer's Wife | Rentals: Columbia Tent Rentals + North Country Vintage  
​Restroom Trailer: Stone Industries | Transportation: Coxsackie Transport + W&B Golf Carts  
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"My now husband and I found Paula through our caterer—and boy did we get lucky. Immediately we hit it off with Paula, though I will say... that is exceedingly easy. She is at once a comfort and a joy to be around, while ensuring she brings rigor and precision to the planning process. Every step of the way we felt so assured and that we were in the best hands with Paula. Over the course of the year we worked with her, she got to know us personally—and as it related to our vision for our wedding weekend—both what we wished for as a couple, and what spoke to us individually. Paula was always quick to dream up something I could have never thought of myself, while constantly staying smart, savvy and wary of any budget restrictions. Her curiosity, her ability to understand and go deep with her clients and background in design (and all other things wonderful) made our wedding weekend everything that it was and more. My husband and I both work full time jobs, and during the planning process, were juggling a long-distance relationship on top of it all. If we ever fell short, or flat on our wedding planning responsibilities, Paula held us to account and kept us honest. I can say with 100% certainty, we would NOT have been able to pull off the weekend without her and we so appreciated a planner who kindly held us accountable for the weekend every step of the way. Just as important as it is for your planner to be an expert in accountability, (which Paula is), she also is the perfect partner in creating windows of time during the planning process to unplug and enjoy the engagement. Paula was quick to remind us that despite the stress of planning the wedding—it should be FUN! And for my partner and I—she made it just that. Of course all the planning is for something—and as I previewed - Paula knocked it out of the park during our wedding. In the stressful weeks leading up to the weekend, she kept us grounded and was our biggest cheerleader. As the weekend kicked off, she was a rock. She kept all of our vendors on time and on task, and genuinely was a joy to have there. Both of our Moms and my grandma were thrilled that her calming and reassuring presence was there to guide us through the whole weekend. And after a year of getting to know Paula and planning with her—my partner and I were honored that she was there to witness our big day. Looking back on photos from the weekend, I'm in awe of all the little details that Paula brought to life. It meant the world to us. She is a treasure. Now we just need another excuse to throw a party!
—Lizzie K. [Bride]

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