Most peoples’ worst nightmare is rain on their wedding day (Alanis Morisette even wrote a song about it!), but somehow Ellie and Bob made it work better than any other of the couples I worked with. Their casual elegance – he wore the suit his father got married in – translated to a calm day with the only anxiety from Bobby eagerly waiting for his bride to walk down the aisle at DUMBO Brooklyn’s Pebble Beach.

Despite downpours, their ceremony between Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges was full of smiles and no dry eyes – and not just because of the raindrops. Bobby and Ellie both called forth their wedding parties one by one, extolling why they meant so much to each other. I was almost surprised that they had any kind words left for each other, but their commitment and pride to love each other didn’t even need words.

After that, we headed up to Greenpoint’s Ramona Bar (in a fleet of cabs after a minor debacle with the ferry) for a fantastically fun and laid back reception. Pro Tip: having a catered taco bar is an awesome option if your venue doesn’t provide food! Also, a vat of guacamole makes any party better. We even braved the downpours to go grab some shots in front of killer graffiti.