I love traveling, especially to photograph destination weddings & elopements. Ariel is a good friend of mine and I was absolutely ecstatic when she wanted me to photograph their Bryant Park wedding in Manhattan. I had never even been to New York City, and as a Phoenix wedding photographer, I was a little bit intimidated by the big city. But I love adventure and getting out of my comfort zone and am so glad I was able to have this experience and explore a city I had never been to and photograph a wedding very different from the ones I usually shoot in Arizona. Ariel & German’s tribe are a beautifully diverse, authentic and live life to the fullest group of people- a testament to the type of people Ariel & German are. Ariel wanted the wedding to be as much (or more) about their loved ones and community than them and to celebrate not just their love and commitment as a couple, but the love between all of their friends & family. Some of German’s family came from Venezuela and many of their other friends flew in from all across the country. This is one of the many reasons why I love photographing weddings- that kind of energy is amazing to be around and it really reaffirms your faith in humanity when sometimes the world seems like a dark and scary place.We had rain on and off throughout the whole day, but I personally think that the rain added a lot to the photos we got. And being in Arizona, I don’t get the opportunity to shoot rain very much! It actually started pouring towards the end of the ceremony and though most of the guests were covered with umbrellas, the center aisle was mostly uncovered which was were I was standing. Thank goodness my cameras are weather proof, meaning that if they get a little bit of rain it won’t damage them. One thing I absolutely loved was that Ariel used her father’s seaglass collection as place cards. Each was hand calligraphied by the awesome Three Keys Brooklyn and each guest took home a treasured piece of Ariel & her family. I’m sure Ariel & her dad spent a lot of time over the years collecting those pieces of seaglass on Long Island. Also we got EXTREMELY lucky and the New York Public Library behind Bryant Park Grill was closed for the holiday weekend which allowed us to take portraits on the beautiful steps of the library without a lot of people walking through the photos. How lucky was that!

I got to spend about a week in New York City and took my amazing 2nd shooter Sarah along with me. Thank you Sarah for traveling with me and being fantastic as always! After the wedding, I spent a few extra days exploring New York City- you can check those travel photos out here. I feel like I could have explored for another week but as interesting as New York was, I was anxious to get back home to my house, dogs & husband and away from city life. That said, I can’t wait to shoot another destination wedding or elopement- contact me if you’re thinking about a destination wedding and I’d love to work something out!

Brooklyn Bridge skyline NYC

New York Public Library Manhattan Bryant Park

New York Public Library Manhattan Bryant Park

Dry Bar Manhattan bride getting ready with friends

bride hugging friend getting ready for New York City wedding in Manhattan

bride getting hair done at Dry Bar Manhattan toasting to friends

BHLDN wedding dress in window of Bryant Park Hotel in Manhattan

joyful bride writing vows before her Bryant Park wedding in Manhattan

 

bride getting make up on for Manhattan wedding

boho bride with flower crown at Bryant Park Grill wedding

groom putting on cufflinks & glasses for Manhattan wedding at Bryant Park

groom getting ready for Bryant Park Grill wedding New York City

groom standing in front of New York Public Library in Manhattan

Groom at New York Public Library Manhattan

bride & groom first look at New York Public Library

bride & groom first look wedding at New York Public Library Bryant Park

boho bride & groom at Bryant Park New York City

bride & groom at New York Public Library Manhattan

elegant boho bride & groom at New York Public Library Manhattan

bride & groom at New York Public Library

wedding at New York Public Library Manhattan

boho bride in BHLDN dress at New York Public Library Manhattan

Manhattan wedding bride & groom kissing in front of buildings

New York City Manhattan wedding boho bride & groom

Bryant Park wedding photos

Bryant Park Grill wedding centerpieces garden party

garden party Bryant Park Grill tented reception

Bryant Park Grill wedding in Manhattan

seaglass wedding place cards with calligraphy guest names

Bryant Park Grill ceremony

Braynt Park in Manhattan New York City

Manhattan boho bride crossing street

bride getting ready for ceremony at Bryant Park Grill with mom

 

Bryant Park Grill wedding ceremony groom walking down aisle escorted by both parents

bride escorted down aisle at Bryant Park Grill by both parents

evening wedding ceremony at Bryant Park Grill Manhattan

groom reading vows evening wedding ceremony at Bryant Park Grill

groom reading vows Bryant Park Grill wedding

bride & groom exchanging rings evening ceremony Bryant Park Grill

 

breaking of the glass Jewish tradition Bryant Park Grill New York City wedding

bride & groom first kiss Bryant Park Grill wedding

First kiss bride & groom Bryant Park Grill rooftop wedding ceremony in the rain at night

Bryant Park Grill wedding ceremony in the rain

Wedding ceremony in the rain at night at Bryant Park Grill

wedding recessional in the rain rooftop in New York City Bryant Park Grill

Bryant Park Grill clear tented reception

Bryant Park Grill wedding reception grand entrance

Bryant Park Grill wedding reception grand entrance

Bryant Park Grill wedding reception first dance

Bryant Park Grill wedding reception first dance

Bryant Park Grill wedding reception the hora

Bryant Park Grill wedding reception the hora

Bryant Park Grill wedding reception the Jewish hora

Bryant Park Grill wedding reception Jewish hora

Bryant Park Grill wedding reception Jewish hora

Bryant Park Grill wedding reception Jewish hora

Bryant Park Grill wedding reception the hora

Bryant Park Grill wedding reception the hora

Bryant Park Grill wedding reception the hora

Bryant Park Grill wedding reception the hora

Bryant Park Grill wedding reception toasts

Bryant Park Grill wedding reception father daughter dance

Bryant Park Grill wedding reception mother son dance

Bryant Park Grill wedding reception bride's birthday macaroon cake

Bryant Park Grill wedding reception bride blowing out birthday candle macaroon cake

Bryant Park Grill wedding reception dancing

Bryant Park Grill wedding reception dancing

Bryant Park Grill Manhattan New York City at night in the rain

 

 

Amazing vendor team!
Venue: Bryant Park Grill

Florals: Rachel Cho Floral Design

Calligraphy: Three Keys Brooklyn

Make Up:

Hair: Dry Bar

Dress: BHLDN

Alterations:

Groom’s Suit:

Band:

 

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Alyssa Campbell Arizona wedding photographer

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