PERFECT PARK CHATEAU WEDDING

Sweet smiles, precious pups, and lots of love – Taylor and Manny’s Park Chateau wedding was picture perfect! I loved capturing every moment of their happily married bliss! Park Chateau’s gorgeous gardens and stunning French architecture made the prettiest backdrops to their love story. I’m so excited to be sharing some of my favorite Park Chateau wedding photos from this special day!

LOVELIEST WEDDING DETAILS

Every detail of Taylor and Manny’s wedding was so beautiful! The overflowing floral arrangements from Twisted Willow were the perfect accent to Park Chateau’s elegant estate. Taylor’s bouquet was stunning and such a pretty mix of greenery and soft white and pink blossoms. I absolutely loved delicate wedding invitation suite designed by Whimsy B Paperie! Taylor looked stunning in her gown and flowing veil. She posed for beautiful bridal portraits before Manny joined her on the balcony for some joyful moments together.

ADORABLE DOGS IN THE WEDDING

One of my favorite things about Taylor and Manny’s special day is that they incorporated their sweet dogs into their wedding! Taylor actually runs her own business called Wedding Puptials! They specialize in helping you include your pets in your wedding day. It was so fun to see Taylor and Manny with their beloved furbabies and the pups were included in such cute ways. I loved the floral leashes and accessories and how perfectly they matched the decor. These cute canines were such a special part of Taylor and Manny’s celebration!

TAYLOR + MANNY’S LOVE STORY

FAVORITE WEDDING DAY MOMENTS

STUNNING PARK CHATEAU WEDDING PHOTOS

THANK YOU

Taylor and Manny, thank you so much for choosing me to photograph these gorgeous Park Chateau wedding photos. I loved every moment and am so thrilled to have the chance to capture such beautiful memories. I wish you both so much love and joy!

The Team: Photographer- Amy Rizzuto Photography, Venue- Park Chateau, Hair and Makeup- Michelle Elise Artistry, Invitations- Whimsy B Paperie, Florist- Twisted Willow Flowers, Dog Care- Wedding Puptials

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Want to see more pretty images like Taylor and Manny’s perfect Park Chateau wedding photos?  Check out Marcy and Michael’s lovely Le Chateau wedding and follow along on instagram and facebook!

Amy Rizzuto is an NJ wedding photographer

who specializes in capturing the authentic joy of adventurous couples in love.

For more information visit www.amyrizzutophotography.com!

Perfectly Romantic Ryland Inn Wedding

I am so excited to be sharing my favorite images from Amanda and Blake’s gorgeous Ryland Inn wedding! This sweet couple tied the knot in the most whimsical and romantic celebration. Every moment of the day was perfectly dreamy, from the flowing florals to the gorgeous horses. Amanda and Blake’s love for one another was the highlight of the day and I truly enjoyed capturing every moment!

Wedding Morning Filled with Fun

Amanda kicked off her wedding day with her squad and they had the best time together! I loved seeing how close this friend group is! The girls had so much fun popping champagne and getting all dolled up together. Amanda put so much heart into every detail of her beautiful Ryland Inn wedding. The gorgeous palette of dusty rose, blush, burgundy was so unique for a fall wedding. Darling and Pearl knocked it out of the park with custom invitations and menus. Amanda wrapped her stunning bouquet in her grandmother’s handkerchiefs (her something old) and wore her mother’s anklet that she had received from her father when they were dating (her something borrowed)! Blake got ready surrounded by his best guys and after a fun-filled morning, everyone traveled to the church.

Heartwarming Father – Daughter First Look

Before making her way to the church to marry Blake, Amanda had the sweetest first look with her dad! Amanda’s father had the biggest smile seeing his daughter in her wedding dress. I loved capturing these special moments!

The Loveliest Church Wedding Ceremony

Amanda and Blake’s wedding ceremony was so beautiful and full of love. Blake’s mouth literally dropped when the doors to the church opened and he saw Amanda walking down the aisle! She looked SO beautiful and he was moved to tears. I loved all the sweet and heartfelt moments of their ceremony. After sharing their first kiss as husband and wife, Amanda and Blake exited the church to joyous cheers. Their friends and family joined in for celebratory moments and classic portraits outside the church directly following the ceremony. After a champagne toast, Amanda and Blake enjoyed some sweet moments alone in the vintage limo on their way to their Ryland Inn wedding.

Gorgeous Wedding Portraits at The Ryland Inn

Amanda and Blake headed to the Ryland Inn where we had the chance to capture beautiful portraits with real HORSES! They added such a whimsical touch to the portraits. Joining hands, Amanda and Blake made their way across the beautiful grounds, soaking in the autumn sun and their newlywed bliss. Their wedding party and families joined for group portraits as well. I loved the matching denim jackets Amanda wore with her girls! Amanda and Blake took a few sweet moments to soak in being newlyweds before heading into their gorgeous Ryland Inn wedding reception.

Romantically Whimsical Ryland Inn Wedding

Walking into Amanda and Blake’s Ryland Inn wedding reception was like entering a fairytale! The chandeliers were dripping with breathtaking florals by Twisted Willow Flowers. The fireplace was filled with dreamy candles which made the room feel so romantic. Amanda and Blake’s first dance was absolutely incredible! They did an amazing job and blew their guests away!

Thank You

Amanda and Blake, thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your special day. I loved capturing every moment of your Ryland Inn wedding. I wish you joy and fun as you begin your lives as a married couple!

The Team: Photographer- Amy Rizzuto Photography, Venue- The Ryland Inn, Venue Coordinator- Danielle Gomez, Day of Coordinator- Alyssa Monti of Effortlyss Events, Hair Stylist- Lilly Hair, Makeup Artist- Beauty on Demand, Invitations- Darling & Pearl, Florist- Twisted Willow Flowers, Wedding Dress- Ysa Makino from Castle Couture, Bridesmaid Dresses- Amsale, Shoes- Jimmy Choo, Jewelry- Castle Couture, Videographer- Tone Media, Cake- Palermo, Band- Pete Saunders Band from Hank Lane, Photobooth- PopShop Photo Booth, Cigar Bar- Martinez Cigars, Calligrapher- Write Pretty for Me, Horses- Liberty Farms, First Dance- “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You” by Frankie Valli

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Want to see more pretty images like Amanda and Blake’s whimsical Ryland Inn wedding photos?  Check out Laura and Pat’s lovely wedding at The Ryland Inn and follow along on instagram and facebook!

Amy Rizzuto is an NJ wedding photographer

who specializes in capturing the authentic joy of adventurous couples in love.

For more information visit www.amyrizzutophotography.com!

Magical Winter Wedding at the Central Park Boathouse

New York City is so incredibly romantic in the winter! Mary and Luke tied the knot last week in a gorgeous winter Central Park Boathouse wedding in front of their beloved family and friends! The day was filled with laughter and love and everyone had so much fun celebrating under the twinkle lights. I am so excited to share photos of this sweet couple’s magical wedding day!

Joy-Filled Wedding Morning

Mary was all smiles on the morning of her wedding! She was surrounded by her family and bridesmaids as they all got ready together. Mary looked stunning in her Lovely Bride gown! Her pearl headband was the perfect accent and I loved her classic rose bridal bouquet. Mary has three sisters and the moments of them all helping her into her dress with their mom are some of my favorites.  It is obvious how close they are as a family!  Mary’s bridesmaids were thrilled to see their friend looking so beautiful in her wedding dress! We captured some fun photos of the girls before Mary traveled to have a first look with her dad.

Sweet Father-Daughter First Look

One of my favorite moments of the day was Mary’s intimate father-daughter first look with her dad! There was so much emotion in this sweet moment! You could see the pride and love shining in Mary’s father’s eyes as he saw his daughter as a bride.

Groom Getting Ready

While Mary got ready with her bridesmaids, Luke joined his groomsmen for a fun morning. Luke posed for some groom portraits on the balcony with a spectacular city background. The guys gathered together and headed to the Loeb Boathouse for one more group photo before the first look!

Beautiful Wedding Day First Look at Bethesda Steps

Mary and Luke made their way to the Bethesda Terrace in Central Park for their first look. This was such a wonderful moment and I loved seeing the joy and excitement in their eyes as they saw each other for the first time on their wedding day. As Mary and Luke held hands and walked down the famous Bethesda steps, the train of Mary’s dress flowed beautifully on the staircase. They laughed easily as they made their way to the Bethesda fountain.

Romantic Winter Wedding Photos in Central Park

I adored the classic and romantic style of Mary and Luke’s winter wedding! It was the perfect palette for their love story. After posing for some pretty wedding portraits, Mary and Luke joined their bridal party and families for group photos. You could feel the love and joy radiating on the crisp January afternoon!

Gorgeous Winter Central Park Boathouse Wedding Ceremony

Winter Central Park Boathouse Wedding Reception

Thank You!

Congratulations Mary and Luke! I am so honored that you chose me to capture your beautiful winter Central Park Boathouse wedding! I wish you both so much joy and love as you begin this wonderful next chapter in your lives together!

The Team: Photographer- Amy Rizzuto Photography, Venue- Central Park Boathouse, Venue Coordinator- Peter Bischoff, Hair Stylist- Tracy Ahern, Makeup Artist- Maura McCabe, Invitations- Hillary Stamas, Florist- Cress Floral, Wedding Dress- Lovely Bride, Bridesmaid Dresses- BHLDN, Shoes- Manolo Blahnik, Videographer- Jordan Jeanty, Donut Tower- Sweet Displays, DJ- DJ Neza

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Want to see more pretty images like Mary and Luke’s magical winter Central Park Boathouse wedding photos?  Check out Julie and Joe’s summer wedding at the Boathouse and follow along with Amy on instagram and facebook!

Amy Rizzuto is an NYC wedding photographer

who specializes in capturing the authentic joy of adventurous couples in love.

For more information visit www.amyrizzutophotography.com!

Timelessly Elegant Jasna Polana Wedding

Julia and Andrew’s gorgeous Jasna Polana wedding was classically romantic and full of so much love! From the happy tears that glistened in both of their eyes as Julia walked down the aisle, to the cheers from family and friends as they spun across the dance floor, everything really did come together beautifully. The joy was overflowing and it was a true honor to be a part of such an incredible celebration! Congratulations again Julia and Andrew! Please enjoy some of my favorite moments from your dreamy wedding day!

Fun-Filled Wedding Morning

The Prince Albert suite at Jasna Polana was full of laughter as Julia got ready for her wedding day! She had so much fun with her bridesmaids and shared the sweetest moments with her parents. Julia is such a classic beauty and I adored all of the carefully selected details of her bridal look! From her classic Essense of Australia gown to the beautiful bows on her Kate Spade shoes, Julia looked stunning! The soft touches of pink in the bridesmaid dresses and bouquets were so romantic! Andrew enjoyed a fun morning with his groomsmen as well! I loved the well thought out science fiction novels Andrew gifted each of his groomsmen!

The Loveliest First Look

I absolutely adored the joy and excitement from both Julia and Andrew during their first look! They met on the picturesque grounds of Jasna Polana to see each other for the first time on their wedding day. Julia and Andrew could not stop smiling and it was so sweet!

Gorgeous Jasna Polana Wedding Portraits

After their first look, Julia and Andrew joined hands and explored the beautiful Jasna Polana estate together. I loved seeing them so happy! Julia and Andrew met their wedding party for some group photos before traveling to the church for their ceremony.

Joyful Church Wedding Ceremony

Julia and Andrew’s family and friends gathered together in the prettiest church to witness their wedding ceremony. Andrew’s tears as Julia walked down the aisle were so touching. The church was full of joyful love as Julia’s father lifted her veil and gave her hand to Andrew. Their wedding ceremony was perfect and cheers rang out as Julia and Andrew shared their first kiss as husband and wife!

Dreamy Jasna Polana Wedding Reception

Julia and Andrew’s beautiful Jasna Polana wedding reception was so classically romantic! Every detail was a dream! The Jasna Polana estate itself is such a stunning location. I loved everything about the reception: the centerpieces overflowing with soft pink and white florals, the dark chairs popping against crisp, white linens, the wall of windows soaking the room in natural light, and the creamy white wedding cake accented with real blossoms. Julia and Andrew kicked off the celebration with a sweet first dance and soon all their guests were joining in on the dance floor!

Sweet Sunset Wedding Photos

Julia and Andrew snuck out for a few moments during their reception. I loved capturing the prettiest sunset portraits of this sweet couple by the pond at Jasna Polana! The light was so glowy and served as the perfect backdrop to Julia and Andrew’s bright love!

Thank You

Congratulations, Julia and Andrew! It was such a joy to capture your beautifully classic day! Thank you for choosing me as your Jasna Polana wedding photographer!

The Team: Photographer- Amy Rizzuto Photography, Venue- Jasna Polana, Wedding Planner- LeAnn Kalb, Venue Coordinator- Fay Wernik, Hair Stylist- Melissa DiFranco and Gina Rossi, Makeup Artist- Melissa DiFranco and Dana Yeager, Invitations- Papery, Florist- Mark Bryan, Wedding Dress- Essense of Australia, Bridesmaid Dresses- Bill Levkoff, Shoes- Kate Spade, Band/DJ- Matt Friedman and the Uptown Sounds (Craig Scott Entertainment), First Dance Song- “Can’t Keep My Eyes Off of You” by Frankie Valli

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Want to see more pretty images like Julia and Andrew’s gorgeous Jasna Polana wedding photos?  Check out Pamela and Brandon’s beautiful private estate wedding and follow along with Amy on instagram and facebook!

Amy Rizzuto is an NJ wedding photographer

who specializes in capturing the authentic joy of adventurous couples in love.

For more information visit www.amyrizzutophotography.com!

Sarah + Dan’s Gorgeous Liberty House Wedding

Stunning city views, a rainbow, and heartfelt vows exchanged with sunset skies, Sarah and Dan’s wedding was truly one to remember! After saying their “I do’s” in front of their family and friends, this sweet couple danced the night away at the Liberty House. I loved capturing Sarah and Dan’s joyful love with the gorgeous NYC skyline in the background.

Sarah and her bridesmaids had a blast getting ready together at the beautiful Marriot in Jersey City! The girls popped champagne and posed for fun portraits in the cutest floral robes! The balcony was perfect for fun getting ready photos! I also loved capturing all the details that helped make Sarah and Dan’s wedding day so special! The invitation suite was gorgeous – especially the city skyline illustration! Sarah’s mother and bridesmaids helped her into her stunning gown and strapped on her wedding shoes. The room was so full of excitement, joy, and confetti! After a sweet and emotional first look with her father, Sarah and her bridesmaids traveled to Liberty State Park for her first look with Dan!

First Look With Incredible Views

Sarah and Dan each traveled to Liberty State Park for their first look. Despite the clouds, both of their faces lit up with love and joy the moment they saw each other! The NYC skyline was incredible and served as the perfect backdrop for Sarah and Dan’s beautiful first look photos! This sweet couple shared the loveliest little moments together before joining the rest of their bridal party.

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Jersey City Wedding Photos

Sarah and Dan’s Liberty House wedding was in the most picture-perfect location! The Liberty State Park grounds were beautiful and the entire bridal party had so much fun posing for photos along the river and around the historic train terminal. The soft clouds and sunlight made for wonderfully romantic wedding portraits!

Liberty State Park Wedding Portraits

Sarah and Dan’s portrait time was filled with beautiful skyline views and they were so happy with one another. It started raining right after their first look, but the sun came out shortly afterward, and as a result, we had the most beautiful sunset! Before their Liberty House wedding ceremony, Sarah and Dan enjoyed a few more moments alone, both so excited to become husband and wife!

Sweet Liberty House Wedding Ceremony

Sarah and Dan had the sweetest wedding ceremony on the beautiful back lawn of the Liberty House! Dan could not stop smiling as his bride Sarah made her way down the aisle! Under a gorgeous floral arch and with the stunning cityscape in the background, Sarah and Dan said their wedding vows in front of all of their loved ones. The crowd erupted into applause as Sarah and Dan shared their first kiss as a married couple!

Romantic Rainbow Wedding Portraits

One of my absolute favorite things about Sarah and Dan’s beautiful Liberty House wedding day was the rainbow that appeared during cocktail hour! As their guests enjoyed delicious appetizers and drinks, Sarah and Dan snuck back out to the park for lovely sunset photos. The most perfect rainbow arched through the sky, celebrating this sweet couple’s newlywed bliss!

Incredible Liberty House Wedding Reception

The details of this Liberty House wedding were incredible! Sarah really did think of everything! I loved the little umbrellas in their signature drinks. Their family and friends joined together at the reception in such a beautiful way!

Thank You

Sarah and Dan, thank you so much for choosing me to capture the fun and love of your Liberty House wedding! I adored being part of your special day and wish you so much joy together!

The Team: Photographer- Amy Rizzuto Photography, Getting Ready Location- Marriot Residence Inn, Venue- Liberty House, Planner- Kimberly Paige Events Dress- Elizabeth Johns Couture Make-up- Lorena Ferreira MUA Hair- Beyoutiful Bride

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Want to see more pretty images like Sarah and Dan’s stunning Liberty House wedding photos?  Check out Laura and Pat’s beautiful wedding at The Ryland Inn and follow along with Amy on instagram and facebook!

Amy Rizzuto is an NJ wedding photographer

who specializes in capturing the authentic joy of adventurous couples in love.

For more information visit www.amyrizzutophotography.com!