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Butter and Scotch | Queer Carnival Microwedding Inspiration | Brooklyn, NY

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For Pride 2019, I worked with a team of queer vendors (and a few allies) who represent the Brooklyn LGBTQ+ community to create this fun inspiration for a vow renewal. We wanted to celebrate our individuality, our creativity, and our authentic selves as queer business owners in the wedding industry. Each vendor was encouraged to create their designs however they felt inspired by our modern carnival mood board, the bride’s bright pink hair, and the couple’s actual wedding day attire, custom coordinating the tablescape, florals, stationary, and cake.

The bulk of the decor elements were sourced second-hand to reduce environmental impact by Emily Monus Events, and the stationery suite by Ephemora used colors from the original Pride flag, turquoise for art and pink for sexuality, chosen by the couple (who met at San Francisco Pride in 2014). The venue and three-tiered cake were provided by Butter & Scotch, a feminist, woman-owned bar in Brooklyn always fighting for social justice.

See how it all came together in our feature on Offbeat Bride. Images and the full vendor team are below.

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Kathryn & Mary | Christmas Central Park Elopement | New York, NY

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For Christmas 2018, Kathryn and Mary flew over to New York City from Ireland, and eloped in secret! Not even their closest family members back home knew what they were up to on the 26th of December.

The team from Once Upon A Vow, officiant sister duo Daniela and Karla, introduced me to the lovely couple. In the months leading up to their elopement, we all worked together to plan a beautifully simple day in Central Park for these two to celebrate the start of their marriage. Central Park was an extra special place for them to be wed, as it’s where they got engaged a few years earlier,

The semi-private ceremony was held at Wagner’s Cove, followed by a stroll/photo session throughout the park. We got lucky with a sunny afternoon, it was almost a little too warm for their fuzzy matching jackets! It was easy, breezy, relaxing, and full of quiet, loving moments.

Congrats to Kathryn and Mary, wishing you a very happy first anniversary!

Read more about their unique day from the perspective of the couple over on Catalyst Wedding Co.

Pink shoes by Irregular Choice.

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Natty & Morgan | Central Park Micro Wedding | New York, NY

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Natty and Morgan first found my work on Offbeat Bride. It was easy to tell right away they were my kind of couple. I was immediately hooked at the mention of a fun, intimate ceremony, and a sequin dress! One of my favorite things about photographing such important moments is getting to know my couples and their love stories. As we emailed more and more, I saw how special and silly the love they share is.

On a bright and warm Monday morning, I met these two, their pastor, and six of their closest friends at Bethesda Terrace in Central Park. We walked around the fountain enjoying the sunshine, and they shared a classic NYC soft pretzel for breakfast. Once the ceremony began, everyone (including Olivia and me) started crying! No other couple has made me as emotional while reading their vows. It was the most heartfelt and loving union I’ve ever witnessed.

After the promises were made and rings exchanged, they shared their first dance as a married couple, followed by a champagne toast and group dance party. We strolled through Central Park, took the subway to Mom’s Kitchen & Bar for some “Bigmouth shakes”!

Congrats to Natty & Morgan on their new home, their marriage, and start of the rest of their lives together. Wishing you all the glittery, tattooed happiness in the world!

Their elopement was later featured on Offbeat Bride! Full circle!