2023 was the first full year of the Sweet Alice Studios team getting to serve the most beautiful couples, inside and out. Our lead team photographer Erika got to photograph Diana and Mike’s gorgeous September wedding at Hollow Brook Golf Club. It rained most days during this particular fall wedding season, but Diana and Mike’s day was the exception, with gorgeous sunny weather.

THE COUPLE

Diana and Mike are animal lovers who met just about a decade ago now! They love the outdoors, spending time with family, and got engaged while on a hike.

This note from their inquiry form immediately made me fall in love with them: “We love to hike, stargaze and spend time at his mom's lake house in PA or her parent's horse farm near Albany. We also love watching previews, eating Mike's delicious cooking, and falling asleep during movies.” Something that I tell most couples is that I personally feel that a simple life is a good life - and that’s exactly what those two sentences felt like to me: the abundance of simplicity.

THE VENUE

Diana and Mike chose to get married at Hollow Brook Golf Club because they loved its rustic nature, and noted that, even though it is a golf club, you would never know that you were on a golf course in photos - and this is true! While the golf course is well-maintained (important to know if you are a golfer!), a lot of the spots surrounding the course itself are allowed to grow freely, allowing photos to be more whimsical than manicured.

While the grounds are beautiful, so is the reception space, which boasts natural light and beautiful wood walls.

THE DETAILS

Diana and Mike chose a burgundy color scheme for their wedding day, honoring the beginning of the fall season. The bridesmaids wore dark wine-colored dresses, and the groomsmen wore vests under black suits to match.

But the best detail from this wedding day was Diana’s bridal cape - it was so unique and so beautiful!

THE RECEPTION

Erika told me that Diana and Mike’s reception was heartfelt and adorable, with lots of mingling and celebrating. It was an adorable day for adorable people.