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Wedding Day at Above Staten Island with Fun Party Vibes | Hannah & Alex

bride and groom sit on bar inside Above Staten Island

Even though we are from Staten Island, we had actually never worked a wedding at Above Staten Island before this year. We were so excited when Hannah and Alex inquired and told us about their big day at this gorgeous venue. Hannah and Alex booked Above Staten Island due to their ability to be flexible with the vision they had for their wedding. Straying away from wedding norms, Hannah and Alex just wanted to throw a big party. They got rid of formal tables, had a cocktail hour that lasted for 4 hours and spent the entire time partying hard with their loved ones. It was a nice change to see from most weddings we photograph. Hannah and Alex prioritized what THEY wanted for their wedding day and executed it flawlessly. We’re so happy to have been a part of Hannah and Alex’s incredible wedding celebration. We hope it inspires you to do what feels best for YOU on your big day, too!

Wedding Vendors

Venue: Above Staten Island

Florist: Langdon of Tribeca

DJ: Plat Dash

Hair Stylist: Prostyled Bride

Makeup Artist: Beautiful Nightmare FX

bride's pink shoes and jewelry on stool draped in veil

bride's pink shoes next to jewelry

wedding dress hangs on mirror in Staten Island hotel

bride's pink shoes, jewelry in red box, and stationary for New York wedding

bride laughs with bridesmaids in matching pajamas

woman hangs bridal gown on mirror in Staten Island hotel

mother helps bride into wedding dress in Staten Island hotel

bridesmaid in black gown puts on jewelry for bride in Staten Island hotel

bride hugs mom and sister in Staten Island hotel

black and white portrait of bride in Staten Island hotel

bride looks over shoulder holding bouquet in window of NYC hotel

black and white portrait of bride in Staten Island hotel

bride drinks champagne in hotel room in Staten Island

groom sits with groomsmen in white t-shirts and black sweatpants

groom walks through hotel room with washcloth on his head

groom adjusts cufflinks during prep in Staten Island hotel

man laughs by window of hotel room

groomsman talks with groom during prep at Staten Island hotel

man puts orange pocket square in blue suit

man and dad hug during prep for wedding day

man in blue suit with burnt orange bowtie and pocket square

groom stands with hands in pocket during prep at Staten Island hotel

man in blue suit with orange bow tie and pocket square during prep at Staten Island hotel

bride approaches groom for first look on rooftop of Above Staten Island

groom turns to bride during first look at Above Staten Island

bride wipes tears from eyes during first look at Above Staten Island

bride and groom cry during emotional first look at Above Staten Island

bride laughs during first look with groom for private vow exchange

groom smiles at bride on patio of Above Staten Island

bride and groom hold hands walking across patio rooftop at Above Staten Island

newlyweds hold hands laughing walking across patio at Above Staten Island

groom leans to kiss bride's hand during first look on patio at Above Staten Island

groom hugs bride hugs on rooftop during first look at Above Staten Island

bride and groom sit on sofa together inside Above Staten Island

newlyweds kiss on sofa during portraits at Above Staten Island

bride and groom hold hands of sofa at Above Staten Island

newlyweds sit on sofa snuggling during wedding portraits at Above Staten Island

bride and groom hug in front of wall at Above Staten Island

bride leans on groom's chest during portraits in New York City

bride and groom hold hands in front of his suit jacket

newlyweds hug back to back outside Above Staten Island

black and white photo of bride and groom hugging by wall at Above Staten Island

newlyweds dance during fun wedding day at Above Staten Island

newlyweds dance in front of stone wall at Above Staten Island

newlyweds dance during portraits outside Above Staten Island

bride and groom sit on bar kissing inside Above Staten Island

bride and groom sit on bar inside Above Staten Island

bride and groom sit on bar inside Above Staten Island

bride and groom hug in front of wall at Above Staten Island

newlyweds hug in front of grey wall at Above Staten Island

groom sits in chair while bride leans against his chair at Above Staten Island

groom stands by window of Above Staten Island in blue suit

bride leans on back of wingback chair that groom is sitting in

bride looks out window with veil draped around her shoulders at Above Staten Island

bride leans against chair in lobby of Above Staten Island

groom looks out window of wall at Above Staten Island

bridal portrait in windows of Above Staten Island

newlyweds dance in front of windows at Above Staten Island

bride looks out window holding bouquet at Above Staten Island

bride and groom hug in front of grey wall at Above Staten Island

bride and groom hold hands walking across wall of windows at Above Staten Island

newlyweds stand apart in front of glass window at Above Staten Island

bride and groom smile in front of large windows at Above Staten Island

newlyweds hug in front of window at Above Staten Island

newlyweds pose champagne off rooftop patio at Above Staten Island

bride laughs during champagne toast on rooftop at Above Staten Island

bride drinks champagne from bottle while groom watches

groom drips bottle of champagne on rooftop patio at Above Staten Island

bride and groom hug on rooftop holding bottle of champagne

bride smiles at bridesmaids in long dresses on patio at Above Staten Island

groom walks with groomsmen on rooftop patio at Above Staten Island

wedding ceremony inside Above Staten Island

groom cries watching bride walking down aisle

parents walk bride down aisle inside Above Staten Island

bride cries during wedding ceremony at Above Staten Island

bride leans against groom during wedding ceremony at Above Staten Island

wedding ceremony at Above Staten Island

newlyweds hold hands in greenery covered arbor during wedding ceremony at Above Staten Island

bride and groom hold hands during wedding ceremony at Above Staten Island

newlyweds hold hands under arbor during wedding ceremony at Above Staten Island

bride and groom hold hands during wedding ceremony at Above Staten Island

newlyweds kiss under greenery covered arbor during wedding ceremony at Above Staten Island

groom breaks glass during wedding ceremony

newlyweds lift hands leaving wedding ceremony at Above Staten Island

bride and groom cheer leaving wedding ceremony at Above Staten Island

newlyweds kiss in aisle after wedding ceremony at Above Staten Island

bride and groom kiss in aisle following wedding ceremony at Above Staten Island

wedding reception in front of bar with white and black details at Above Staten Island

tiered wedding cake with ivory flowers and greenery

wedding reception in front of bar with white and black details at Above Staten Island

newlyweds cheer walking into reception at Above Staten Island

bride and groom hug on dance floor in front of pink bar at Above Staten Island

bride and groom laugh dancing during recpeiont at Above Staten Island

newlyweds dance during reception at Above Staten Island

groom dances with mother during reception at Above Staten Island

guests hug leaning together on the edge of the dance floor

groom hugs mom during dance at Above Staten Island

bride laughs with wedding guest during reception at Above Staten Island

guests lift up bride during hora at Above Staten Island

guests lift up groom during hora at Above Staten Island

groom laughs dancing with guests

man dances traditional dance at reception at Above Staten Island

man shimmies on dance floor during reception at Above Staten Island

wedding guests dance during Staten Island wedding reception

bride eats custom cookie during NY reception

groom hugs bride from behind kissing her cheek

wedding guests dance during Staten Island wedding reception

wedding guests dance during Staten Island wedding reception

wedding guests dance during Staten Island wedding reception

bride dances and takes a drink on dance floor

wedding guests dance during Staten Island wedding reception

newlyweds laugh cutting tiered wedding cake

bride and groom feed each other cake at NY reception

wedding guests dance during Staten Island wedding reception

wedding guests dance during Staten Island wedding reception

wedding guests dance during Staten Island wedding reception

wedding guests dance during Staten Island wedding reception

bride and groom party with wedding guests during NY reception

wedding guests dance during Staten Island wedding reception

wedding guests dance during Staten Island wedding reception

newlyweds kiss on dance floor at Above Staten Island

About J & R Photography

New Jersey based wedding photographers who love to travel, Jenn and Ro aspire to create a fun and comfortable atmosphere for their couples. We feel honored to be on this journey of your wedding day with you. You won’t miss out on any of it because we will help keep things light and fun while capturing photos that show the chemistry between the two of you! Ready to plan your wedding day? We can’t wait to capture your most unforgettable memories!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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