A View of Manhattan, and A Second Dress That is Anything But White At Sound River Studios!

Copper hues and jewel tones mixed with light and feminine blush florals by Olivia Howard Designs make up for this modern styled shoot, featuring a real couple and you can certainly feel the love! Taking place at Sound River Studios, with Manhattan as the backdrop, Simply Styled Events planned the day photographed by Judson Rappaport with each bride changing their beautiful white dresses to stunning black gowns. Take a peek below to see all of the love!

From Judson RappaportGoing into this styled shoot we were aiming for a light, airy, feminine vibe. We wanted simple, beautiful details that make a big impact. Copper and orange tones can be found in just about every photo – the large table centerpiece, bridal bouquets, base plates, mugs, candlesticks, and even copper foil on the wedding cake all came together to create a timeless yet unique look. Our models’ beautiful bright red hair even ended up tying into the overall look of the day!

The shoot took place at Sound River Studios in Long Island City, NY. It is a large, warehouse-style building with sky-high ceilings and white columns. The venue sits right along the East River. There is a terrace off the back of the venue that is perfect for cocktail hour as the view of Manhattan is breathtaking! Luckily for us, it was a beautiful, sunny summer day which helped make for gorgeous photos. One of the best things about this venue is that it’s such a blank canvas that really allows the event design to shine.

We wanted this shoot to feel as authentic as possible, so we brought in a lot of “extras” to help make that happen. The STUF’d food truck that served the main course, the ice cream to-go treat from A La Mode, and the wardrobe change, helped to make the event seem more “real.” Not to mention the undeniable chemistry that the models, Sara and Sumaya have. They are a real couple and their love for each other can be seen in every photo!

We are very proud of this shoot. During a time where there were basically no events happening, we all walked away from this shoot feeling so happy and fulfilled, because creating and capturing events is what we truly love to do.

Photography: Judson Rappaport | Event Planning: Simply Styled Events | Floral Design: Olivia Howard Designs | Wedding Dress: Loulette Bride | Cake: Baked NYC | Invitations: Minted | Catering: STUF'D Food Truck | Catering: A La Mode Ice Cream | Makeup: Christina Delfino | Hair: Andy Tseng | Venue: Sound River Studios | Photography - Assistance: Megan and Kenneth | Rentals: Party Rental LTD