Villa Venezia Wedding – Custom by Nicole Photography : Adventure wedding & elopement photographer based in Hudson Valley NY available for travel

The day started out with cuteness overload as Chelsea and Bryan’s dogs hung out while the girls got ready. Riddick had been the sole fur child in the house until Cambria joined the family a few months ago. The two are now inseparable and are always snuggling. Cambria is ridiculously adorable how he plops his butt on his big brother to sit! I’m so glad we were able to get some photos of the pups since they are such an important part of Chelsea and Bryan’s lives. I always love when some of the getting ready happens at a location that’s meaningful to the couple. Chelsea putting on a wedding gown surrounded by their sweet fur babies and closest friends in a room filled with sentimental items from their love story was a great way to kick off an incredible day! Then it was off to Shady Acres Organic Farm for their first look and portraits! The property is beautiful with a variety of landscapes. However, there was no question, their first moments together had to take place in this magical nook in the forest. Completely private, serene, and out of this world beautiful. They exchanged love notes with their backs to each other as the birds chirped in the trees, then turned around to greet one another. So romantic. Their love is powerful. Everyone around them can feel it. They are made for each other. There’s no question and I’m completely honored to be able to document their love story. After some calm time in the woods, they joined their wedding party, which started the party! It was a fun and energetic group for sure! Everyone looked top notch in their attire too. The girls in their ethereal pastel dresses with floral crowns and the boys in maroon suites with black lapels! Chelsea wore a gorgeous lace gown with a long sleeve lace bolero and a crown of greenery. She looked stunning! Their ceremony and reception were held at Villa Venezia. It was an especially romantic sunset ceremony which took place in front of a willow tree. I’m obsessed with willow trees by the way! The simple rustic archway made with thin sticks and scattered roses was a perfect touch against the natural backdrop. Bryan’s father actually performed the ceremony, making it extra sentimental. The whole thing was perfect! The reception was also extra meaningful with Vargas Productions as the DJ! Bryan is a DJ himself and the Vargas crew is like family to him. Jay even sang their first dance song and a second slow dance song for them. He killed it! Awesome memories. Needless to say, the party was also fantastic! Chelsea and Bryan, I hope these photos will forever help you to relive such an incredible day in your lives. Thank you for giving me the privilege to document it and cheers to your lives together as husband and wife!