Julie & Lee’s Wedding at Pleasantdale Chateau

It was a wonderful evening for everyone who congratulated Julie and Lee’s wedding at Pleasantdale Chateau. Julie and Lee both got ready with their family and friends at the chateau. After prepping, they saw each other for the first time in the atrium by the swimming pool. The couple loved having their wedding photos taken at gorgeous places in and outside the Chateau. Bridal party and family also joined them shortly after for more pictures. After a fun Tish and Bedeken, Lee was brought to his bride to sign the ketubah and move straight into a sweet ceremony. While it rained outside when the two were taking photos before the dance party, Julie and Lee enjoyed themselves with umbrellas in hand and the rain made the night more special. Julie and Lee’s parents looked so happy during Mezinka at the end of the night. With lots of toasts and delicious food, it was a memorable day for the couple and everyone invited.

Makeup and Hair by Expert Makeup Artistry
Flowers by Crest Florist
Music by Hank Lane

Photographed by Craig Paulson with Kim Espinosa.

Lauren & Evan’s Wedding at The Village Club

With blessings from all the family and friends present at their wedding, Lauren & Evan had a lovely evening at The Village Club of Lake Success in Long Island. Both the bride and the groom got ready at The Inn at Great Neck without seeing each other. After prepping, they both saw each other for the first time walking along the golf course at the club. Soon after the couple’s sweet photo shoots on the golf course, friends and family joined together for more photos. Everyone happily watched and congratulated as the couple signed the Ketubah shortly after. Their candlelit ceremony was beautiful and heartfelt as the two officially tied the knot. Later in the evening The Original Faze 4 Band provided great music for the night and everyone had a great time with lots of delicious food and dancing.

Flowers by United Floral.

Photographed by Craig Paulson with Kim Espinosa.

Best of 2014-Weddings

As Spring is officially here in New York City (even if the weather doesn’t sell it) the team here is excited to share some of the best wedding portraits from last year! It is always so hard to pick out just one or a few from each, they are all so amazing and the memories come back to you just going through them. We had a great year, lots of fun & good moments and best of all-happy clients.

Enjoy! Photos shot by the entire team at Craig Paulson Photography

Emily & Matthew’s Wedding at Tribeca Rooftop

Emily and Matthew had such a beautiful wedding in January at St.Francis Church. Emily chose to prep at her parents’ home with her family and ladies while Matthew got ready at The Conrad with his gents. The couple did not see each other until the actual ceremony! After prepping, Emily and Matthew headed over to the church where everyone was waiting. Matthew looked so happy when he saw Emily for the first time. Sarah (Bridesmaid) performed a solo during the ceremony to congratulate the newlyweds. Soon after the ceremony, the couple hopped on the party bus with all their family and friends. After taking lots of photos, everyone headed to the Tribeca Rooftop. The rain outside couldn’t stop the happy couple and people from smiling. With umbrellas in hand, we took some of the most romantic photos of the night! Everyone enjoyed the party with amazing food, toasts, and dancing. Music by Creations Band, flowers by Laura Clare, hair by Le Grand Salon, makeup by Alexandra Gregorek, and gown by Lela Rose.

Photographed by Courtney Dudley with Caleb.

Siobhan & Kevin’s Wedding at Manhattan Penthouse

Every year we get a few of those classic New York weddings that just make you fall in love with the city all over again-Siobhan and Kevin’s was one of those! NYC born and raised, Siobhan wanted the view to be a part of it. The Manhattan Penthouse offered an intimate environment with amazing views of both uptown and downtown. After prepping for the day separately, they both saw each other for the first time walking down the aisle at the nearby St. Francis Xavier. Soon after the ceremony and some family formals, the entire bridal party hopped into the party bus and off we went! Grand Central was the perfect timeless backdrop for portraits. The rain outside couldn’t stop these two and their giggles of happiness. With umbrellas in hand, we went outside for a bit-making for some pretty awesome New York City moments! Cocktail hour was soon underway back at the penthouse with dinner, dancing and toasts on into the night. The party was pretty epic and we have to say-everyone was such a great dancer!

Photographed by Kim Espinosa and Caleb.

Another Side to a Wedding Photographer

Recently, we have been collaborating with a team of vendors who aim to showcase the latest dresses, flowers, invitations, makeup, and wedding photography in awesome spaces around New York City! Here’s a peek at some of what we have done. Check out our Instagram (craigpaulsonphotography) each Wednesday for a new look and be sure to check out the latest magazines and blogs for even more.

Styling and Flowers by 5th Avenue Weddings & Events
Makeup and Hair by SB Beauty
Invitations by Ipanema Press and Arobesque Design Studio
Gowns by Karen Willis Holmes
Venues vary, pictured are New York Palace, Omni Berkshire Hotel, Little Italy, Nuage Designs, Rooftop at Union Square
Photos by Craig Paulson and Kim Espinosa

Lauren & Justin’s Wedding at The Park

Lauren & Justin had a lovely and beautifully planned wedding at The Park in November. Sarah True of True Events planned and coordinated the day to make sure everything went as smooth as possible-and she went above and beyond! They picked the Dream Downtown to get ready and see each other for the first time, couldn’t have been a better place for these two. We led Justin around the pool area and when Lauren was ready, he turned around to see his bride for the first time. After a sweet moment, the bridal party and family joined for photos outside while keeping warm and cozy just inside the bar area while waiting turns. Soon we headed to The Park where final details were being placed; Lauren went for a beautiful ombre blush theme to compliment the space’s warm and twinkly atmosphere. With the ceremony quickly approaching, we took some portraits before hiding when guests started trickling in. The ceremony was candid and sweet, officiated by Reverend Annie Lawrence. After, a fun cocktail hour transitioned smoothly into the fun evening of dinner, toasts and ultimately LOTS of dancing.

Photographed by Caleb and Kim Espinosa.

Pamela & Brian’s Fall wedding at Hamilton Farms Country Club

Pamela and Brian had such great weather and light for their fall wedding day-a photographer’s delight! Hamilton Farms Country Club was the perfect setting for them as they got ready and had their first look under a tree for a private moment between the two of them. Pamela looked stunning in her Vera Wanggown, as the two strolled around the grounds laughing and simply enjoying each other’s company. Their warm and bright ceremony was held outside the main club in the garden and right as sunset happened they were married! Cocktail hour began soon after and we snuck the two newlyweds away for some portraits after some family formals. Dinner and dancing followed well into the night and everyone had an amazing time! Music by Vali Entertainment, planning by Leave it to T, flowers by Crest Florist, video by Craig William Films, hair by Zoku Salon and looks by Makeup by Alexandra. 

Photographed by Craig Paulson with Caleb.