There is something extra-special about photographing a wedding for a sibling of a previous client. It’s a sign of trust and appreciation, not just for me but of one sibling for the other. And I love stepping back into families that I’d already come to appreciate. I’d captured Ashley’s sister’s wedding in 2012, and it was such a thrill to see familiar faces in such a personal, lively setting.
It was also a thrill to get to know Max and his family, and to return to the amazing Guastavino’s, a place as thrilling to photograph in as it is hard to spell. One of the great things about Guastavino’s is how easy it is to host every part of the wedding day there, taking the extreme logistical difficulties of Manhattan traffic out of wedding planning.
It’s a place made for a good party, and with the help of Hank Lane Music and countless additions like cotton candy passed out on the dance floor, it was a great one.
Of course, the only sad part is when one of these wonderful families runs out of siblings.
