It has really been a busy Summer as I have been planning and designing some wonderful weddings up and down the East coast. I am looking forward to sharing all of these great events with you and have been anxiously awaiting the finished photos.
To start, I did recently receive some wonderful photos of a wedding I produced at Zugibe Vineyards located on Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes.
We had a beautiful June day for Kelley and Jason's outdoor wedding in the middle of a lush vineyard overlooking Seneca Lake. The setting could not have been more perfect!
To create the perfect decor I kept the feel very simple and natural with white and cream roses accented with pink and fuchsia peonies to give a pop of color. For the Bride's bouquet I added natural elements like Queen Anne's Lace, dusty miller and even geranium leaves giving the bouquet the garden feel that the Bride loved.
We utilized the outdoor pavilion at Zugibe Vineyard for the ceremony and later converted it to the dance floor. With the vineyard in the background it really did create a wonderful setting for both the ceremony and the reception.
Zugibe is great for weddings due to having the option of either using the indoor tasting room or their large deck that overlooks the lake. Given the wonderful weather, we chose to hold dinner on the deck so guests could take advantage of the view. I brought in farm tables to use for the dinner. The tables were then accented with a simple white fabric runner to which I added a combination of crystal cut glasses and silver julep cups filled with roses, peonies and other seasonal blooms. The result was a simple yet stunning look that was a big hit.
There were a number of personal touches that were added to really personalize the wedding. I always think it is this detail that really makes a wedding memorable and it was certainly the case here.
In the end it was a great celebration for the couple and their guests. For me it was another special day in the Finger Lakes with a wonderful couple. I love to see a happy bride and groom!
I would like to give a special shout out to Julia at Zugibe Vineyards who was such a pleasure to work with, Lisa at Showcase Sound who did an amazing job with the lighting and entertainment, McCarthy Tent who supplied all of the rentals and Gary at Michael Dade Photography who captured all of the images you see here. I cannot wait to work with these wonderful vendors on my next event in the Finger Lakes.
Until next time...
Cheers!
Having grown up in Rochester, New York, the Finger Lakes area never really seemed like a big destination for me. It was not until I moved to New York City, and then opened an office in the Finger Lakes, that I grew to find what a popular destination area the Finger Lakes have become for weddings, vacationers and wine lovers! With so many beautiful settings at the wineries or on the lakefronts, the Finger Lakes really have become a prime location for destination weddings.
Throughout the region there are some amazing lakefront venues for weddings. You may recall a previous blog about the wedding of Leah and Tommy at Bristol Harbour on Canandaigua Lake. With the beautiful views of the lake, Bristol Harbour was the perfect setting for a fall wedding. Red Stone Studios was able to capture all of the rich fall colors that the Bride wanted for her wedding.
The Finger Lakes do offer some other beautiful venues for weddings. Geneva on the Lake located on Seneca Lake is one of my favorites. It offers a European feel for a more elegant affair.
When planning a wedding in the Finger Lakes don't forget about all of the amazing wineries. I enjoy going on wine tastings with my family when in the area and in our travels we have had not only tremendous wines, but also have found some beautiful locations for weddings and events. For example, if you are holding a larger wedding you may want to look at Wagner Vineyards which is in the town of Lodi on Seneca Lake. If you are planning a smaller wedding I would consider Glenora Winery in Dundee, NY or Zugibe Vineyards in
Geneva, NY.
There are so many options in the region you are sure to find the perfect venue and have some great wine while looking.
Cheers!
