MAGICAL SUMMER GARDEN WEDDING

Love was truly in bloom on Brooke and Evan’s gorgeous summer garden wedding day at Jericho National Golf Club! Every moment was filled with joy and the most whimsical florals by Twisted Willow Flowers! I have so many favorite moments from this amazing day! From Brooke’s touching first look with her dad, to the cheers that rang out as the couple exited the church, to the gorgeously decorated reception where guests danced the night away, everything really did come together perfectly!

BRIDAL BLISS

FATHER – DAUGHTER FIRST LOOK

GROOM GETTING READY WITH HIS GUYS

Evan had a fun morning with his groomsmen as well! I love that the guys got their day started at a hip, local barbershop. All of the groom’s details, from his bowtie to his shoes, showed off Evan’s classically cool style. Evan and his groomsmen shared a celebratory toast before boarding the trolley together.

CHURCH WEDDING CEREMONY FULL OF JOY

LOVE IN BLOOM

GORGEOUS SUMMER GARDEN WEDDING PHOTOS

STUNNING JERICHO NATIONAL GOLF CLUB WEDDING RECEPTION

ROMANTIC TWILIGHT WEDDING PHOTOS

THANK YOU

Laura + Pat’s Perfect Ryland Inn Wedding Day

Congratulations Laura and Pat! You are officially MARRIED! Your gorgeous June wedding at The Ryland Inn was filled with so many wonderfully sweet moments! From your emotional first look and the happy tears shed during your private vows, to the cheers that rang out as you recessed down the aisle with your adorable dog Stanley, everything was perfect! I am so excited to be sharing some of my favorite moments from your day!

The Morning Of

The perfect June morning was buzzing with excitement as Laura and her bridesmaids prepared for the most wonderful day. The Ryland Inn’s stunning Kiblewick House was the ideal getting ready location and a beautiful backdrop for photos of Laura with her loved ones! Rich greenery accents adorned everything from the bridal bouquets to the invitations and the room was filled with fluffy pink and white blossoms. I absolutely loved the matching NYC-themed pajama sets Laura and her bridesmaids wore, so much that I bought a pair for myself! Laura’s eyes filled with joyful tears the moment she saw herself in her wedding dress and it was such a beautiful moment.

Romantic First Look

Laura and Pat were so joyful during their first look, excited smiles on both of their faces! Pat was completely taken with his beautiful bride. It was such a blessing to capture the love between this sweet couple!

Elegantly Rustic Wedding Photos

After their first look, Laura and Pat shared some sweet moments together before their Ryland Inn wedding. They took this time to exchange special gifts in person and to read their vows privately to one another. I loved that Laura and Pat had these moments together with just the two of them before joining their family and friends for the rest of their wedding day!

Heart-Filled Ryland Inn Wedding Ceremony

The sun shone brightly in the perfectly blue sky as Pat waited for his beautiful Laura at the end of the aisle. The two joined hands and hearts in front of their loved ones during their Ryland Inn wedding ceremony. The stunning floral arch by Twisted Willow was the most gorgeous backdrop. The whole crowd erupted in cheers as they made their way back down the aisle as husband and wife, their dog Stanley in their arms!

The Cutest Dog Groomsman

The most adorable part of Laura and Pat’s wedding day was their precious pup, Stanley! I loved that they included Stanley in almost every part of their wedding! Stanley was a dog groomsman and wore the cutest matching blue tux! Laura and Pat held him as they walked back down the aisle after their wedding ceremony. I also loved how Laura and Pat included Stanley in their Ryland Inn wedding reception on their cocktail drink sign and with Stanley photo booth props!

Gorgeous Ryland Inn Wedding Reception

Stepping into The Ryland Inn wedding reception was like walking into a dream. The stunning chandeliers were dripping with gorgeous florals and the room was filled with the same greenery and soft blossoms. White linens and creamy candles added to the romantic, rustic tables. Laura and Pat enjoyed a private sneak peek at the room before their guests arrived, and Pat scooped Laura into his arms out of excitement!

First Dance as Husband and Wife

Laura and Pat’s first dance was one of the most incredible I have ever seen! There were so many twists, turns, and lifts, I was blown away. They looked like professional dancers! The moments following their first dance when they were celebrating with family and friends were filled with so much emotion and pure joy! These sweet newlyweds smiled as they were surrounded by loved ones, so thrilled to be married and looking forward to enjoying many more dances together.

Thank You

Laura and Pat, thank you so much for choosing me to capture the sweet, joyful moments and amazing dancing of your Ryland Inn wedding! I wish you so much joy as you begin your lives as husband and wife!

The Team: Photographer- Amy Rizzuto Photography, Venue- The Ryland Inn, Venue Coordinators- Danielle Gomez, Hair Stylist + Makeup Artist- Gloria & Team, Invitations- Hudson Paperie, Florist- Twisted Willow Flowers, Wedding Dress- Amsale, Bridesmaid Dresses- Amsale, Shoes- Vince Camuto, Cake- Palermo, Band/DJ- Excel Entertainment, First Dance Song- “Run to You” by Lea Michele

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Want to see more pretty images like Laura and Pat’s gorgeous Ryland Inn wedding photos?  Check out Lauren and Matt’s beautiful wedding at The Ryland Inn 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!

Stunning Loeb Boathouse Central Park Wedding 

Does it get more romantic than Central Park in the rain?! It rained all day for Emily and Mark’s Loeb Boathouse Central Park wedding, but this could not wash away the joy from this sweet couple or their guests! Every moment of the day was filled with smiles, laughter, and love. Emily and Mark’s excitement was contagious and made their wedding truly special! It’s impossible to sum up such a beautiful occasion into one word, but if I had to pick a single word to describe Emily and Mark’s wedding day, it would be JOY!

Emily and Mark’s Love Story

Emily and Mark have the most beautiful love story! Mark proposed to Emily in 2017 on a gorgeous fall day near Battery Park. He even hired a friend to capture photos of the proposal so they could share the moment with their families! Emily was so thrilled that Mark planned out the day with so many thoughtful details. I had the most wonderful time in Central Park with Emily last spring! I captured the most beautiful cherry blossom bridal portraits with her! Even months before her wedding, Emily could not contain her joy at marrying her best friend Mark!

Getting Ready at the Park Lane Hotel

Despite the rain clouds, joy shone throughout the Park Lane Hotel as Emily and Mark each got ready surrounded by their family and friends! I loved capturing all the thoughtful details for their day – the taxi cookies were adorable! Emily’s bridesmaids surprised her with the sweetest photo album, and Emily’s sheer happiness brought tears to my eyes! There was so much love! Emily slipped into her gorgeous Catherine Dean wedding dress and shared an emotional embrace with her mother, father, and sister. After the finishing touches were done, Emily and Mark were ready to see each other for the first time on their wedding day!

Sweet First Look

We were blessed to find a beautifully decorated hall in the Park Lane Hotel where Emily and Mark had their first look. Emily approached Mark and you could feel the excitement buzzing in the air! Mark’s face lit up the moment his saw his future wife! I loved the sweet, silly moments between Emily and Mark as they took in the beauty of their wedding day! After sharing some time together, Emily and Mark hopped in a cab, hand-in-hand, to travel to Central Park.

Rainy Wedding Day Photos in Central Park

After capturing Emily and Mark’s gorgeous rainy wedding day photos, I am convinced that rain on your wedding day is good luck! The cloudy skies made for the softest, most romantic light. The greenery in the park came alive and Emily and Mark looked absolutely dazzling! This sweet couple were such good sports, making the most of their special day despite the raindrops! I loved the clear umbrellas they chose for their bridal party and had so much fun coming up with some creative rainy wedding day photo ideas for them!

Bridal Party Performance

Emily played Glinda in Wicked on Broadway and many of the guests were her fellow stars! When we got caught under Bethesda Terrace in a downpour, this talented bridal party broke out in song, putting on an impromptu performance of “Seasons of Love” for the groups of tourists seeking shelter from the rain. It truly was a magical day!

Loeb Boathouse Central Park Wedding Ceremony

After a magical day, it was finally time for Emily and Mark’s Loeb Boathouse Central Park wedding ceremony! Mark’s groomsmen and family prayed over him before they walked down the aisle. Joy filled the room the moment Emily entered with her father! The ceremony was filled with so many sweet, emotional moments and was the perfect way for Emily and Mark to begin their marriage!

Joyful Central Park Boathouse Reception

Following their beautiful ceremony, it was time for Emily and Mark to celebrate with their family and friends! Their Central Park Boathouse reception was filled with twinkling lights, soft candles, and gorgeous white blossoms. I loved the cute dog treat favors Emily and Mark gave to their guests on behalf of their own pup!

Gorgeous Backlit Wedding Night Portraits

After dancing the night away with their loved ones, Emily and Mark returned to Bethesda Terrace. They posed for the most beautiful backlit wedding night portraits as the rain fell, both smiling wide and thrilled to begin their lives as husband and wife!

Emily and Mark, thank you so much for choosing me to capture the joy of your Loeb Boathouse Central Park wedding! It was such a blessing to witness your love and faith, and I wish you so much happiness together!

The Team: Photographer- Amy Rizzuto Photography, Venue- Loeb Boathouse, Venue Coordinators- Mary Hines + James McGovern, Getting Ready Location- Park Lane Hotel, Hair Stylist + Makeup Artist- Rob Harmon, Invitations- Events, Florist- Lenox Hill Florist, Wedding Dress- Catherine Deane, Bridesmaid Dresses- Jenny Yoo, Shoes- Badgley Mischka, Videographer- McKenzie Miller Films, Cake- Butterfly Bakeshop, DJ- DJ Jon Blak (Scratch Weddings), Photobooth- We Love Photobooths, First Dance Song- “The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra

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Want to see more pretty images like Emily and Mark’s Loeb Boathouse Central Park wedding photos?  Check out Amanda and Will’s beautiful Central Park Boathouse wedding and follow along with Amy on instagram and facebook!

Amy Rizzuto is a New York City wedding photographer

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

For more information visit www.amyrizzutophotography.com!

Picture Perfect Bay Head Yacht Club Wedding

I’m ecstatic to be sharing some of my favorite moments from Erin and Devin’s gorgeous Bay Head Yacht Club wedding! This sweet couple was married last September and their whole day was completely perfect! Erin and Devin chose Bay Head for their wedding because it has such a special place in their hearts. As Erin explains, “Devin introduced me to this shore town early in our relationship, and it instantly became our happy place! We’ve spent our summers together in Bay Head for the last five years. We couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else! We are beyond grateful that our incredible friends and family traveled from near and far to celebrate our wedding. I loved showing all of our out-of-town guests my favorite Jersey Shore towns!”

Getting Ready

Erin and Devin each spent the morning of their yacht club wedding excitedly preparing with their family and wedding party. I loved capturing all of the beautiful details they chose for their wedding! This Jersey-Shore-loving couple went with a classic, timeless design aesthetic accented with pops of color. The pale blue, navy, white, green, and coral color palette was perfect for the beach-y feel of their wedding! The invitation suite designed by Simply Jessica Marie was absolutely stunning and perfectly captured Erin and Devin’s style! I adored the cute pajama sets Erin gifted to her bridesmaid – they made for the sweetest and comfiest getting ready photos! Erin’s first look with her father was full of so much joy – I loved capturing this moment before Erin traveled to see Devin for the first time on their wedding day!

First Look with an Ocean View

Erin and Devin chose to share a special first look at the Bay Head Yacht Club’s boathouse! As soon as Devin turned and saw his beautiful bride, he could not stop smiling! I loved capturing the love and excitement between Erin and Devin before their wedding ceremony! The whole wedding party had a blast traveling in the classic red trolley!

Joyful Jersey Shore Wedding Ceremony

Erin and Devin’s wedding ceremony at Sacred Heart Church was absolutely perfect! The whole church was filled with joy as Erin and Devin made their vows and professed their forever love to each other. After a lovely first kiss as husband and wife, Erin and Devin celebrated all the way down the aisle before heading to the beach!

Beautiful Beach Wedding Portraits

Following their sweet ceremony, Erin and Devin took to the beach for gorgeous wedding day photos! They laughed with their friends and family, shared loving moments, and Devin even broke out a pair of shades for some pictures! The gorgeous blue ocean was the perfect backdrop for these fun photos!

Romantic Boat Ride for Two

Erin and Devin made quite the nautical entrance into their reception! The newlyweds shared a boat ride into their cocktail hour and it was one of my favorite moments from their yacht club wedding! This romantic boat ride was the perfect opportunity for Erin and Devin to spend time together as husband and wife before the celebration started! Their guests enjoyed cocktail hour on the deck overlooking Barnegat Bay and cheered as Erin and Devin’s boat arrived at the Bay Head Yacht Club wedding!

Romantic Yacht Club Wedding Reception

Every inch of Erin and Devin’s Bay Head Yacht Club wedding reception was decorated beautifully! Katydid Florals perfectly captured the couple’s design style and brought their vision to life! I adored the watercolor menus at each place setting, accented by blue and white seersucker napkins. Each table was adorned with varying sized julep cups and classic silver bowls with blossoming hydrangeas in various shades of blue. Clusters of white pillar candles added a soft, romantic feel to the room. The effect was stunning, and I loved capturing all these beautiful details Erin and Devin worked so hard to bring together!

A Night to Remember

I loved the energy of all the guests having a blast on the dance floor to the Pat Roddy Band! During the reception, Erin and Devin snuck away for a few moments to pose for gorgeous backlit wedding photos against the velvety sky. The two shared a kiss on the deck before heading back in to celebrate their wonderful yacht club wedding!

Erin and Devin, thank you so much for choosing me as your Bay Head Yacht Club wedding photographer! It was such a joy to be a part of your beautiful day!

The Team: Photographer- Amy Rizzuto Photography, Venue- Bay Head Yacht Club, Day of Coordinator- Kelly Heyn (SociaLife), Ceremony- Sacred Heart Church, Hair Stylist + Makeup Artist- Beautini, Invitations- Simply Jessica Marie, Florist- Katydid, Wedding Dress- Monique Lhuillier, Bridesmaid Dresses- Amsale, Shoes- Badgley Mischka and Jack Rogers, Cake- Mueller’s Bakery, DJ- Pat Roddy Band, Rehearsal Dinner + Welcome Party- Parker House, Bridal Party Transportation- Long Branch Trolley Company, First Dance Song- Zac Brown Band, “Loving You Easy”

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Want to see more pretty images like Erin and Devin’s Bay Head Yacht Club wedding photos?  Check out Julianne and Quinn’s beautiful 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!

Classic Central Park Wedding

Is there anything more lovely than Central Park in the spring? This past weekend was such a joy as I got to capture Amanda and Will’s beautiful Central Park Boathouse wedding! Every moment of their classic NYC nuptials was filled with romance, style, and fun!

Spring Wedding Day Full of Excitement

Amanda and Will each got ready in their own respective suites at the Loews Regency. I loved the excitement buzzing through the air as their friends and family surrounded them! Amanda slipped on her gorgeous Legends Romona Keveza dress and posed for portraits with her bridesmaids in their stunning Dressy gowns. The invitation suite designed by Bella Figura was so beautiful and perfectly captured Amanda and Will’s wedding style!

First Look Wedding Photos at Loews Regency

After spending the morning with their family and friends, Amanda and Will finally saw each other for the first time on the balcony at the Loews Regency! The moment was so full of raw emotion and joy! Loews was the perfect location for their sweet first look as it overlooked Central Park where Amanda and Will would be getting married!

Cherry Blossom Wedding Portraits

There are few things I love more than cherry blossoms in Central Park, and Amanda and Will’s spring wedding was timed perfectly for these blooms! The pink blossoms served as the sweetest backdrop for their wedding photos in Central Park! Amanda, Will, and their wedding party spent the afternoon taking classic portraits at all of my favorite locations including Bethesda Terrace and Fountain and the Boathouse! After these fun photos, Amanda and Will made their way to their Central Park wedding ceremony!

Perfect Spring Wedding Ceremony in NYC

Amanda and Will were all smiles as she made her way down the aisle. I loved their personal vows during the ceremony! They were beautifully written and so thoughtful. The room was filled with so much love! After being pronounced husband and wife, Will and Amanda shared a kiss and made their way back down the aisle, hand in hand.

Central Park Wedding Reception

Following their sweet ceremony, it was time for Amanda and Will’s Loeb Boathouse wedding celebration! I loved the soft, white details in everything from the flowers to the cake. The touches of greenery were a perfect nod to the blooming spring season, and the decor had the most wonderfully classic, romantic feel. The band was amazing and kept Amanda and Will and their guests on the dance floor all night!

Thank you so much for choosing me to capture such special memories Amanda and Will! Your Central Park Boathouse wedding was a dream, and I wish you so much joy as you begin your marriage!

The Team: Photographer- Amy Rizzuto Photography, Venue- Loeb Boathouse, Venue Coordinator- Peter Bischoff, Getting Ready Location- Loews Regency Hotel, Hair Stylist- Ahern Beauty, Makeup Artist- Adelyn’s Canvas, Invitations- Bella Figura, Florist- Stefan Floral Decor, Wedding Dress- Legends Romona Keveza, Bridesmaid Dresses- Dessy, Shoes- Manolo Blahnik, Videographer- NST Pictures, Cake- Lulu Cake Boutique, Band- Rock and Soul Band (Starlight Music), Photo Booth- The U Booth, First Dance Song- “Can’t Help Falling in Love”

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Want to see more pretty images like Amanda and Will’s Central Park wedding photos?  Check out Myriam and Steve’s beautiful Central Park Boathouse wedding and follow along with Amy on instagram and facebook!

Amy Rizzuto is a New York City wedding photographer

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

For more information visit www.amyrizzutophotography.com!