Brett Matthews Photography

Fresh Meadow Country Club Wedding Photos – Jennifer and Daniel

Brett Matthews Photography — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:06:13 +0000

Jennifer and Daniel’s Long Island wedding at Fresh Meadow Country Club took place on a gorgeous Spring afternoon at the end of April. After spending the morning getting ready, Jennifer and Daniel got their first look at each other outside in the beautiful late afternoon sunshine. We wandered the grounds of the country club giving these two time to enjoy being together as we captured those soft, quiet moments before the rush of guests and congratulations washed over them that evening. A gorgeous day and a fabulous party helped make this an amazing start for Daniel and Jennifer as husband and wife. Congratulations again you two!

Details: Dress: Vera Wang - Shoes: Jimmy Choo - Tuxedo: Armani - Shoes: Ferragamo - Florist: Metro - Music: Bobby Attiko of Hank Lane

Glen Cove Mansion Wedding Photos – Jennifer and Keith

Brett Matthews Photography — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:26:00 +0000

Aside from being one of Long Island’s most used venues for weddings, Glen Cove Mansion is just down the road from our studio and it seems we are there shooting nearly every other weekend! So when Jennifer and Keith said they were getting married there, we new right away they would have an amazing wedding and that we’d have a fantastic time photographing it for them. Jennifer and Keith loved Glen Cove Mansion and how the estate harkened back to the height of Long Island’s North Shore golden age, when large estates and mansions gave the area its nickname, The Gold Coast. Our bride and groom had a fantastic day with friends and family, music, laughter, and best of all photos and memories that will last well into their own golden age. Congratulations again Jennifer and Keith!

Details: Flowers: Spitz and Peck – Music: Times Square Orchestra

An Angel Orensanz Wedding – Jackie & Jourdan

Brett Matthews Photography — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:54:54 +0000

Jackie and Jourdan had their wedding at the opulent Angel Orensanz Foundation in New York City, and they didn’t stop at booking a spectacular venue– they commissioned Melanie Arden of Melarosa to bring Angel Orensanz to life! Our photographers captured the striking, elegant portraits for which Brett Matthews has become very well-known, and we did so everywhere. The results? You’d have to see them to believe them. Congratulations, Jackie & Jourdan!

Details: Bride’s Dress: Lazaro - Florist: Melarosa - Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo - Groom’s Tux: Ralph Lauren Black Label - Hairstyling: Devachan Salon - Makeup: Damian of Inner Beauty Artistry - Music: Pete Sanders of Hank Lane - Catering: Sterling Affair - Groomsmen’s Shoes: Nike Dunks

Allison’s Wonderland Bat Mitzvah!

Brett Matthews Photography — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:37:50 +0000

Allison celebrated her Bat Mitzvah at Fresh Meadow Country Club, where she decked out the whole place in an Alice in Wonderland-style theme, complete with live actors and actresses! Does it get any cooler? Allison is the third member of her family to have an event photographed by Brett Matthews, so we beamed with extra pride as Allison completed the most important rite of passage in her young life so far. Mazel Tov, Allison!

Temple Emanu-el Closter Wedding Photos – Amy and Jason

Brett Matthews Photography — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:10:18 +0000

Amy and Jason’s gorgeous New Jersey wedding took place at the tail end of March. After a morning of getting ready at Trump SoHo in NYC they headed across the Hudson to Temple Emanu-el Closter in Northern New Jersey for the ceremony and reception. What a gorgeous temple with an immaculate stained glass dome at the heart of the room! Amy and Jason said they loved every aspect of their wedding, especially being surrounded by close family and friends as they had the times of their lives. They honeymooned in Hawaii, and we can’t wait for them to come back to the studio to entertain us with stories of adventure as they put together their gorgeous album. Congratulations again you two!

Details: Brides Gown: Kenneth Poole - Brides Shoes: Jimmy Choo - Grooms Tux: Hugo Boss - Grooms Shoes: Ferragamo - Florist: Spitz and Peck - Band: Hank Lane - Karen Lloyd

A Plaza Hotel Wedding – Georgina & James

Brett Matthews Photography — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:56:53 +0000

Georgina & James’s wedding reception at the opulent Plaza Hotel was on a beautiful Spring day that provided a prime opportunity for our team to capture elegant portraits of the couple. The Plaza, which is the only hotel in New York that is on the Register of Historic Landmarks, is simply ideal for a fantastic event like this: situated in the heart of New York City on Fifth Avenue, its breathtaking Grand Ballroom is a true sight to behold. What helped is that David Beahm Designs did masterful work with the setting, putting together wonderful decorations that really brought the Plaza to life. To top it all off, check out those golf clubs below– that’s actually the groom’s cake, designed by the incomparable Ron Ben-Israel.

When people finally filed in to partake in the celebration, Valerie Romanoff of Starlight Orchestras totally rocked the house! It was a joy working with Emily Reifel of CPS Events, who could not have been more helpful or accommodating. And finally, Christine Paul was flawless in planning and executing this event to the finest detail: everything was perfect, and she did an incredible job putting it all together. Congratulations again to Georgina and James!

Mirey & Sevan’s Engagement Session!

Brett Matthews Photography — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:11:13 +0000

Mirey and Sevan are getting married next week at the Pierre Hotel, and as our brides and grooms know quite well, each of our photography packages includes an engagement photo session. For their engagement session, Mirey and Sevan chose to go to Central Park– a tricky proposition for most photographers (because of the crowds), but here at Brett Matthews, we take those types of challenges head-on. As you can see, their session was a smashing success, with the couple looking stunning amongst the beautiful scenery like they have the park all to themselves. We can’t wait to photograph their wedding at the Pierre in less than two weeks!

A Lighthouse Wedding – Brittany & William

Brett Matthews Photography — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:42:24 +0000

Brittany & William traveled from the Hilton Hotel to Abigail Kirsch’s Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in style– by taking the groom’s DeLorean, straight out of Back to the Future! But they had no need to escape the present, seeing as how they showed yet again that the Lighthouse is a spectacular venue by decorating it with jaw-dropping centerpieces from Atlas Floral and tinting the room with an ocean blue hue. Great early Spring weather allowed our team to capture fun candid portraits with the unique riverfront horizon that you can only see at the Lighthouse. And to end the night, the couple rocked out to entertainment provided by our friends at Hank Lane Music and Productions. Congratulations again, Brittany and William!

A Carlyle on the Green Wedding – Alexandra & Graham

Brett Matthews Photography — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:12:19 +0000

Among the many reasons why we love shooting at Carlyle on the Green: the nascent, lush Spring scenery makes for the perfect setting. Mix in the flowers by Pedestals, and it’s no surprise that Alexandra & Graham’s event was beautiful both inside and outside! Their wedding was particularly special for the Carlyle because Graham is part of the Carlyle family: while going to law school, Graham was a member of the Carlyle’s team in his spare time. Congratulations to both of them on bringing everything full circle!

A Lighthouse Wedding – Elizabeth & Matthew

Brett Matthews Photography — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:45:30 +0000

You’d be hard-pressed to find a better setting in the world for your wedding than The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers, an exclusive Abigail Kirsch venue. Enchanting views of New York City and the finest accommodations (including a top caterer)– what’s not to love? So it comes as no surprise that Elizabeth and Matthew chose the Lighthouse. Their wedding was the natural outcome of a relationship that began with sharing their lives together– growing up in the same town, going to the same high school, and dating for nine wonderful years before finally exchanging vows. ”We were so happy to have such beautiful warm weather in March!” the bride told us. Well, Elizabeth, how you could not expect the universe to smile as you guys made a storybook relationship even happier with this beautiful wedding? Congratulations again to both you and Matthew!

Details - Florist: Kiriba Logan from Atlas Floral Design - Dress: Amsale - Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo - Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Bari Jay - Hair: Samantha Landis - Makeup: Nicole Sievers of Sally Duvall