I was so excited leading up to Brittany and Patrick’s big day. I had no doubt that their lakeside wedding at Green Lakes State Park would be anything other than full of adventure, joy, and of course love.

This small and dreamy outdoor wedding ceremony at Taughannock Falls State Park was made even more perfect by the beautiful fall colors. After portraits by the falls, we attended an intimate reception at the Inn at Taughannock Falls.

Ryan and Kate have been together for 6 years and live in an apartment together (with their pup they got after this session, who is the cutest). The plan was for them to go to brunch in Skaneateles, and when they were back in Syracuse, they would go for a walk around the park. When it came time for the proposal, there were chairs set up in the middle of Franklin Square Park from a wedding ceremony earlier in the day, and my mind went straight into problem solving mode. Both he and I were nervous as plans changed quickly, but Kate said yes! We then took some quick photos after they were officially engaged.

Emily and Chris met through a mutual friend, and they ended up going on a blind date. She was unsure at first at how things would go, but they hit it off! 4 years later and they are inseparable! It was the perfect fall morning. These two told me that they’re a little camera shy, but that was not the case! I gave them prompts to make their experience more natural and fun.

Nicole and Miguel’s wedding was the perfect mid-October day. It was complete with autumn, earthy tones and pops of robin’s egg blue, silver, and white. Nicole looked so regal walking down the aisle with her dad, and they had the sweetest ceremony surrounded by friends and family. The vision of their day was actually to celebrate their families from different backgrounds! I’d say it was a hit!