An Autumn Day in Old City Philadelphia

Caroline and Kevin’s wedding day is finally here! I am so excited to be photographing Caroline and Kevin’s beautiful wedding this Saturday! I wanted to share some of my favorite moments from their Old City Philadelphia engagement photos last fall! Caroline and Kevin spent a perfect autumn day vising Elfreth’s Alley and the Art Museum Steps (made famous by Rocky!). The two held hands as they walked the leaf-strewn cobblestone streets. Caroline and Kevin laughed as they posed with the Rocky statue, copying his well known victory stance. After seeing the love and joy between Caroline and Kevin, I’m even more thrilled to watch them become husband and wife!

How They Met

Although Caroline and Kevin attended college together, they didn’t meet until a few years after graduating! They first connected through online dating and soon discovered they had some mutual friends in common from their college days. Caroline and Kevin will be tying the knot after three years filled with love and I am so looking forward to celebrating with them.

Their Upcoming Wedding

I can’t wait for Caroline and Kevin’s wedding this Saturday! Their day will be filled with fun pop culture references. Rather than picking just one theme or reference, Caroline and Kevin decided to include details for everything they love! The wedding colors are a nod to Ravenclaw with a mix of navy, white, and sage green (I’m a huge Harry Potter fan and a Hufflepuff myself!). Kevin is gifting Game of Thrones inspired “hand of the king” pins to his best men. Even their signature drinks feature their favorite shows and movies: Kevin’s will have a Game of Thrones themed name and Caroline’s is named after The Princess Bride.

I am really looking forward to seeing all of these fun details and capturing the joy and smiles between Caroline and Kevin! Please enjoy some of my favorite moments from their Old City Philadelphia engagement photos below!

Want to see more pretty images like Caroline and Kevin’s Old City Philadelphia engagement photos?  Check out Minoli + Joe’s gorgeous Central Park engagement photos and follow along with Amy on instagram and facebook!

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Amy Rizzuto is a Philadelphia wedding photographer
who specializes in capturing the authentic joy of adventurous couples in love.
For more information visit www.amyrizzutophotography.com!

Gramercy Park in the Fall

I’m so thrilled to share Julia and Michael’s gorgeous Gramercy Park engagement photos as they prepare for their upcoming wedding! This sweet, stylish couple enjoyed a quiet afternoon last fall as they walked through the neighborhood where they share a home.  The scenery was an amazing mix of greenery and cityscapes, and Gramercy Park was the perfect escape from the bustling streets of Manhattan.

How They Met

Julia and Michael met during their sophomore year at Loyola University Maryland and have been together for over seven years! The two crossed paths for the first time at a dorm party during a February blizzard, but they both knew of each other before they actually met in person! Julia was a cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles, and Michael and his friends had checked out her profile on the Eagles website after finding out that one of their classmates was an NFL cheerleader. Julia had done some of her own snooping – she and her roommates had spotted Michael when browsing Loyola’s swim team roster online while looking for some eye candy (and avoiding studying!).

The Proposal

I love that Julia and Michael’s engagement story has a humorous twist! Julia and Michael live in NYC, but spend many of their weekends at Michael’s parent’s beach house in Long Beach Island. Last year, they made their way down to LBI on a Friday after work, and ended up stuck in the typical shore traffic. When they arrived, Michael kept delaying their dinner date while playing with his drone outside. Julia was frustrated and hungry, and headed out to help Michael land the drone – only to find him down on one knee and proposing to her! Michael captured the whole proposal on film via the drone and they’re both so glad they have this sweet and funny moment to look back on.

It was such a joy to capture Julia and Michael’s Gramercy Park engagement photos! I can’t wait to photograph their Union League wedding this Friday!

Want to see more pretty images like Julia and Michael’s Gramercy Park engagement photos?  Check out Minoli + Joe’s gorgeous Central Park engagement photos and follow along with Amy on instagram and facebook!

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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!

At the peak of last fall’s incredible foliage, Amy and JD celebrated their forever love by tying the knot with a gorgeous Hamilton Farm Golf Club wedding! Their wedding day was truly a celebration of two families joining together in love and laughter!

Amy spent the morning getting ready in her childhood home, surrounded by her family and closest friends! Amy and her friends jumped on the bed in excitement – she couldn’t wait to marry JD! With help from her mom, Amy dressed in her breathtaking gown custom designed by family friend Ralph Rucci and slipped on her Stuart Weitzman heels. After posing with her beautiful bridesmaids, Amy made her way to the church to marry JD!

JD burst into a smile as soon as he saw his beautiful Amy walk down the aisle. Their ceremony was lovely and had an intimate feel due to the closeness of having only family in their bridal party! When Amy and JD were pronounced husband and wife, their guests applauded as the newlyweds shared a perfect first kiss as a married couple!

After their beautiful ceremony, Amy and JD hopped into a vintage white car and drove up the long, tree-lined street to their Hamilton Farm Golf Club wedding! The happy couple had so much fun together posing for portraits among the gorgeous sunset-colored foliage. After Amy and JD spent their first moments as husband and wife together, they joined their guests for a wonderful indoor/outdoor cocktail hour with breathtaking views of the perfect autumn scenery!

Amy and JD entered their Hamilton Farm Golf Club wedding to cheers and applause from their family and friends! Their first dance to “You Are the Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne was romantic and full of sweet moments and joyful smiles. Amy and JD’s guests joined them on the dance floor for an incredible celebration! JD’s family shared a fun tradition started by his grandfather: during “Shout”, all the men put napkins on their heads and danced around JD’s grandmother! This silly and adorable dance has been a part of every wedding since JD’s grandfather passed away. It was amazing to see these two loving families join together!

Amy and JD stole away to share a dance under the romantic outdoor lanterns at dusk. They celebrated their first sunset as husband and wife with a warm embrace and a sweet kiss, highlighted by sparkling stars and golden lanterns.

Thank you so much to Amy and JD for choosing me to capture your beautiful fall wedding! Check out some of my favorite photos from Amy and JD’s gorgeous Hamilton Farm Golf Club wedding below!

The Team: Photographer- Amy Rizzuto Photography, Reception- Hamilton Farm Golf Club, Hair Stylist + Make-up Artist- Ashley Branda + Team (Two 01 Hair), Invitations- William Arthur (Engraved Images), Florist- Jardiniere Fine Flowers, Second Photographer- Mekina Saylor, Wedding Dress- RR331, Bridesmaid Dress- Aqua by Bloomingdale’s, Shoes- Stuart Weitzman, Videographer- Live Pictures Studios, Cake- Elegant Taste, Band/DJ- City Rhythm, First Dance Song- “You Are the Best Thing” – Ray LaMontagne

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Want to see more pretty images like Amy and JD’s Hamilton Farm Golf Club wedding photos?  Check out Fran and Sam’s beautiful fall wedding and follow along with Amy on instagram and facebook!

Amy Rizzuto is a New Jersey wedding photographer

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

For more information visit www.amyrizzutophotography.com!

No amount of clouds could keep Julianne and Quinn’s love from shining brightly on the day of their breathtaking Bay Head Yacht Club wedding! The classic, nautical style of their wedding was sweet, timeless, and fun – just like their beautiful love story!

The matching pajama sets Julianne and her bridesmaids wore while getting ready were simply adorable! Everyone looked so cozy as they posed for pictures and chatted excitedly. The soundtrack to the Greatest Showman was playing in the background and set the mood for the entire day! Julianne was an effortless beauty in her classic J.Crew dress. Her friends and family helped her slip on her Badgley Mischka shoes and pinned her gorgeous veil into her simple, yet stunning updo. The bouquets were a perfect mix of bright white blooms, soft blue accents, and a touch of greenery. The powder blue bridesmaids gowns added such a dreamy touch to the day.

The wedding party traveled to the church in a vintage-style trolley. Julianne and her father took some time together as everyone else headed into the church. It was so touching to see the two share a father-daughter moment together before walking down the aisle! I loved how important family was to both Julianne and Quinn.  You could tell they were such a special part of their wedding day.

The doors to the church opened and Quinn saw just how beautiful Julianne looked for the very first time! Julianne and Quinn couldn’t stop smiling as they held hands and professed their love and commitment to each other in front of their friends and family. The crowd let out a cheer as they were pronounced husband and wife, and the two shared their first kiss as a married couple!

After the ceremony, Julianne and Quinn spent time together around the Bay Head Yacht Club wedding grounds. It was such a joy to capture their first moments as husband and wife! Portraits on the dock at the Bay Head Yacht Club were so romantic!  As Quinn twirled Julianne, their guests cheered from the balcony above. The cloud cover made for some gorgeous portraits of the couple: the two were radiant against the backdrop of soft, white clouds!

The Bay Head Yacht Club wedding reception was full of fun, beachy touches. The escort cards were beach badges buried in sand and the room was full of bright, white florals that made me this of waves crashing on the shore. Julianne and Quinn sent their guests home with delicious rosé gummy bears from sugarfina.

Julianne and Quinn took a moment alone together during the reception to pose for moonlit portraits from the balcony of their Bay Head Yacht Club wedding. The newlyweds ended the night of dancing and celebrations hand-in-hand, ready to start their lives together!

Thank you so much to Julianne and Quinn for choosing me to capture the love and joy of your wedding! I am so happy to share some of my favorite moments from your beautiful day!

The Team: Photographer- Amy Rizzuto Photography, Reception- Bay Head Yacht Club, Hair + Makeup- The Updo Guru, Invitations- Holland Designs, Second Photographer- Rosemary Green Photography, Florist- Viburnum, Wedding Dress- J.Crew, Bridesmaid Dresses- Show Me Your Mumu, Shoes- Badgley Mischka, Videographer- Between Sleep and Awake, Cake- Coco’s Cakery, Lighting- Fabrico Productions, Favors- sugarfina, Band/DJ- Blaire Reinhard Band, First Dance Song- “Into the Mystic” by Van Morrison

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Want to see more pretty images like Julianne and Quinn’s Bay Head Yacht Club wedding photos?  Check out Chelsea and Chris’s Mallard Island Yacht Club wedding and follow along with Amy on instagram and facebook!

Amy Rizzuto is a New Jersey wedding photographer

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

For more information visit www.amyrizzutophotography.com!

When two people are as meant to be as Lea and David, their love shines brightly and fills everyone around them with complete joy! Every moment of Lea and David’s Bear Brook Valley wedding was a testament to how perfect of a match they are! Their day was filled with laughter and fun, as well as sweet, heartfelt moments between this wonderful couple and their family and friends.

Lea and David spent the morning apart in Bear Brook Valley‘s separate on-site getting ready suites. The two were all smiles, each excitedly anticipating the moment they would finally see each other during their first look. Lea clinked monogrammed champagne glasses with her bridesmaids while David toasted his groomsmen with custom mugs.

Lea slipped on her gorgeous Maggie Sottero wedding gown with help from her mother and took a moment to twirl excitedly underneath the chandelier-lit silo. I loved when Lea saw her grandmother for the first time! You could feel that the love and adoration between them both was so strong and it was such a beautiful moment.

The Team: Photographer- Amy Rizzuto Photography, Reception- Bear Brook Valley, Hair Stylist + Make-up Artist- Mon Sheri Beauty, Invitations- Shine Wedding Invitations, Florist- Main Street Bloomery, Second Photographer- Jessica Oh, Wedding Dress- Maggie Sottero, Shoes- Charter Club, Videographer- Ever After Studio, Cake- Palermo’s Bakery, Band/DJ- Posh DJs, Ceremony Music- Dolce DaVita Strings, First Dance Song- “Collide” – Howie Day

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Want to see more pretty images like Lea and David’s Bear Brook Valley wedding photos?  Check out Lauren and James’ beautiful wedding and follow along with Amy on instagram and facebook!

Amy Rizzuto is a New Jersey wedding photographer

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

For more information visit www.amyrizzutophotography.com!