When you get an inquiry that starts with, “ I was immediately comforted when I read that The Office is one of your go-to shows,” you know it’s going to be a good partnership. Jess + Pat are one of my very faves, and I’ll never get over the fact that I got to photograph their beautiful souls on their gorgeous wedding day.

THE COUPLE

Jess + Pat fit so perfectly together. They are so sweet and comfortable with each other. Pat can always make Jess laugh, and her beautiful smile puts him completely at ease. Photographing them together was a dream - none of it was difficult, and all of it was gorgeous.

THE VENUE

Whitby Castle is one of the most unique wedding venues in the Westchester, NY area. While the outside looks like a castle (duh), the inside has been beautifully renovated to be a perfect event space. I’ve shared about Whitby before, but I find it to be one of the best venues to get married at in New York - not only is it a lovely and different wedding venue, the staff there know how to take care of everything you and your guests may need or desire. It’s always a joy when I get to photograph a wedding there because I know everything will go smoothly.

THE DETAILS

Jess + Pat opted for a blue and white color palette - which I can never complain about. When you have a wedding on a gorgeous August day with a beautiful church ceremony and a reception at a castle, a color scheme of blue and white just helps to up the romance of it all.

Jess + Pat are also in the education industry and are Clemson fans, so they also shared little homages to those items throughout their day, as well.

THE RECEPTION

I distinctly remember thoroughly enjoying Jess + Pat’s reception. Everyone was just so thrilled to be there that the dancing, smiles, and laughing never stopped. It was pure joy. All of it. Beginning to end.

FROM THE COUPLE

(after sending along sneak peeks)

OH MY GOD, ERICA! 😭😭🥰🥰 We have to many things to say to you, but we are currently still recovering from the entire weekend and are in no condition to tell you how much you mean to us. (Quite frankly, we’re exhausted and you deserve us at our best.)

For now, please know how deeply we appreciate you. It was the best day of our lives and we’re so happy you were the one to capture it.

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