I knew there was something very special about both Robin and Braden – they booked me the day my son was born! Both Robin and Braden are both devout foodies who love traveling and adventure.  I got to know them better during their engagement shoot shortly before their wedding and I was immediately drawn to Robin’s charisma and energy as well as Braden’s vast knowledge of food and history.

Both Robin and Braden have friends and family travel to their wedding from different parts of the world including Brazil and Japan – it was certainly a wedding worth traveling across the globe for.  The wedding, which took place at the beautifully industrial venue, The Foundry (in Long Island City) was among the most colorfully adorned weddings I have covered. Floral decorations were exotic tropical flowers and fruits that included ginger flowers, baby pineapples, and baby bananas.

But even without the beautiful venue and adornments, the energy and love shared by these two during their wedding day were strongly felt by everyone.  One of the speeches made during the toast summed up their relationship perfectly:  “Robin is a musician and she has an appreciation for jazz comprised of exotic staccatos and beats – a type of jazz that only Braden can play.” (based on my memory).

Special thanks to Joseph Victor Stefanchik (whom I consider my mentor) for traveling all the way from Florida to second shoot this remarkable wedding with me.  

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Venue:  The Foundry

Wedding Coordinator:  Amy Fonseca, Exquisite Affairs

Caterer:  Red Table Catering

Celebrant:  Rev. Mary-Rose Engle

Hair & Makeup:  Face the Day

Florist & Lighting:  Floresta

Cake:  Momofuku Milk Bar