Beautiful New York City West Village Wedding Couple Photography Session

I had the honor of photographing Kyoohee and John in the west village in NYC. They wanted to do their wedding portraits with their best friends; their dogs and it was such a fun experience! They looked stunning in their outfits and the dogs had the most adorable flower collars and bow ties! The whole look was a vibe! We went around the west village, finding the best storefronts and brown stones to capture! Again, I love being a NYC wedding photographer because I get to have so much fun finding these great spots.

Vibrant and Fun Wedding at Rule of Thirds in Brooklyn, NY

I recently had the pleasure of capturing a truly breathtaking wedding at an amazing venue called the Rule of Thirds, located in the vibrant city of Brooklyn, New York. This wedding was filled with gorgeous moments, sweetness, and heaps of fun!

To kickstart the wedding day, the lovely couple got ready at the Coda Hotel, which provided a cozy and comfortable environment. As a photographer, being able to document those special behind-the-scenes moments was an absolute delight. There's something truly magical about capturing the excitement and anticipation as the bride and groom prepare for their big day.

As we ventured out into the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg, the photo session became even more enjoyable. The couple radiated happiness and their love for each other was simply contagious. Exploring the streets of Williamsburg provided a fantastic backdrop for the photos, adding an edgy and unique vibe to the shoot. But let's not forget about the highlight of the day: the wedding itself at the Rule of Thirds. Not only was the venue stunning, but the food was equally amazing. The combination of delectable dishes and a vibrant atmosphere created an unforgettable experience for all the guests.

The wedding had a classic and classy feel, but what truly made it stand out was the fun and excitement that filled the air. From the heartfelt speeches to the energetic dancing, it was clear that everyone was having a fantastic time, creating memories that would last a lifetime.

As a photographer, it was a privilege to capture all these beautiful moments and emotions. My goal was to document not only the wedding itself but also the vibrant and lively personalities of the couple and their guests. It's always an honor to be able to freeze these precious moments in time and create a visual story that reflects the love, excitement, and joy of the day.

All in all, this wedding was a perfect blend of elegance, vibrancy, and pure excitement. It was a truly unique and fun celebration of love, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have been a part of it.

Vendors:

Photographer: Cynthia Chung | www.cynthiachungweddings.com | @cynthiachung

Day of Coordinator Lily Chiu |  https://www.sweetvenia.com/services | @sweetvenia_designs

Hair and Makeup by Jen | @makeupandhairbyjen

Venue: Rule of Thirds Brooklyn | https://www.thirdsbk.com | @thirdsbk

Hotel: Coda Williamsburg | https://www.codahotels.com

Florals : The couple! | @blendalalas

Cake: Cakes By Michelle

DJ: Rob Kelley | @74events

A New York City Elopement at Cityhall with Scarr's Pizza during Christmas

Meagan and Michael met while studying abroad. Meagan is from Australia and Michael is from Great Britain. Despite their long distance, their relationship flourished and soon led them to New York City! They decided to have their family join them in New York City for their elopement at City Hall. We started the day at New York City Hall, got MARRIED, then we hit up SCARR Pizza for a quick snack. They then shuttled their family around to get some awesome portraits around the lower east side of Manhattan, some street shots and then of course one of my personal favorite spots, Freeman’s Alley. Picked up some drinks at Cornelia Street Cafe and finally had their dinner reception at Bobo in the West Village. It was such an awesome day and such a unique new york city filled with amazing foods, family, scenes and moments to remember!

A Classic NYC Wedding at the Dominick Hotel in Lower East Side, New York City

Linda & Daniel had their wedding in the heart of New York City.  With a beautiful traditional Christian ceremony in a traditional Church of the Heavenly Rest on the upper west side and their reception in Soho at the The Dominick Hotel; no amount of fog or rain could dampen anyone's spirits! It ended up being a gorgeous view and perfect lighting for their portraits- and really highlighted parts of New York City throughout the day. We wandered around the West Village and got some amazing street shots in New York City. We had to add a few umbrellas to the shots- but it was actually a really awesome touch! I love being a New York City wedding photographer !

From Linda's (The Bride) perspective:
"Neither Daniel nor I grew up in New York but had both moved here for work. During our time in New York, we both fell head over heels in love with the city. Especially after we got engaged in the Hamptons, we knew we wanted to have our wedding in New York City, to commemorate and celebrate our time here. From the second we saw the stunning panoramic views of the downtown Manhattan skyline from the top floor of Trump Soho, every other venue paled in comparison. As most of our guests would be coming from out of town, we thought this was the perfect way to showcase for them the city. We chose the Church of the Heavenly Rest for our ceremony because we were enraptured with the majesty and beauty of its architecture, and it most definitely fulfilled the dreams I’d had since I was a little girl of a fairy tale wedding.

For the decorations and floral designs, we wanted to keep everything clean, classic, and elegant. Especially with the stunning architecture of our church and the unique downtown views of Trump Soho, we didn’t want to have too much and detract from their intrinsic appeal.

From my walk down the aisle, to being introduced to all our family and friends as husband and wife for the first time, to dancing the night away with the Manhattan skyline lit up behind us, every detail and every single person we had the opportunity to work with was so perfect and far exceeded anything we had ever imagined."

Vendors/Venue:

Photographer: Cynthia Chung Photography
Ceremony: Church of the Heavenly Rest
Reception: The Dominick Hotel
Planner: Elegant Occasions by JoAnn Gregoli
Cinematographer: Rock Life Studios
Music: Ernest Mills Band from Hank Lane
Hair Stylist: GLAMSQUAD
Floral Design: Flowers of the World
Rentals: Party Rental Ltd
Transportation: Blue Steak Limousine, New Jersey Limobus & Limousine
Wedding Cake: Ron Ben-Israel Cakes
Bride Dress: Lazaro
Bride Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Bride Jewelry: Judith Ripka
Bridesmaid Dresses: Monique Lhuillier
Groom Tuxedo: Suit Supply
Groom Shoes: Brooks Brothers
Groom Accessories: J. Crew, Brooks Brothers
Groomsmen Suits: Suit Supply