Skylands Manor, Ringwood, New Jersey

Summer wedding at Skylands Manor and Warwick, New York

The ceremony was smooth, dignified . . stoic. Until it was over.

The moment that Isaac, Natalia and their families hit the exit door, the waterworks began. Happy tears from bride, moms, dads, and sisters - lots of sisters. It was a multi-tissue wedding.

This wedding was a story of sisters. The sisters and their husbands made up the wedding party, helped run the day and, more or less, found and hired me.

Thanks to Isaac’s organizational skill and the cooperation of two large families, in only four hours we managed to get literally hundreds of beautiful images, most of them at the timeless Skylands Manor Castle and gardens.

Isaac and Natalia met at a school for volunteers. They “knew” within three days of meeting that they would marry each other. Here’s to couples who don’t mess around. 

Hudson Valley bride pulling up to ceremony in car
Friends react to seeing Hudson Valley bride before ceremony
Friends help Hudson Valley bride exit car to ceremony
Wedding ceremony in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Bride's father hugs groom during Hudson Valley wedding ceremony
Bride and groom read a scripture during Kingdom Hall wedding ceremony of Jehovah's Witnesses
Groom puts ring on bride's finger in Hudson Valley wedding ceremony
Bride and groom pray together after wedding ceremony
Bride and groom walk down aisle after wedding ceremony
Bride and groom hug and cry after wedding ceremony
Bride wipes away tears after wedding ceremony
Bride hugs bridesmaids after ceremony
Bride wipes away tears after wedding ceremony
Family group photo at Skylands Manor
Portrait of a Hudson Valley bride, her bridesmaids and mother
Bride in tulle dress and bridesmaids wearing blush lace
Portrait of a Hudson Valley bride
Group photograph of bride, bridesmaids and best friends
Bridesmaids help bride get up from the ground in a candid photo
Wedding party wearing blush lace and grey at Skylands Manor
Groom and groomsmen in casual pose at Skylands Manor in New Jersey
Wedding party with bridesmaids in blush lace and groomsmen in grey suits
Bride wearing sleeveless tulle gown
Closeup of bride wearing crystal earrings
Portrait of bride wearing a veil
Closeup of bride with strapless gown
Closeup of bride and groom
Groom helping bride with her train at Skylands Manor
Bride and groom sit on a stone wall and share a kiss
Hudson Valley bride and groom portrait
Bride and groom dance with white rose petals on the ground
Bride swishes her tulle full ballgown style wedding dress
Bride reflected in pool at Skylands Manor
Bride and groom reflected in pool at Skylands Manor
Bride and groom share a quiet moment at the New Jersey Botanical Garden
Bride and groom walk down a stone path at the New Jersey Botanical Gardens
Bride and groom with veil blowing in wind