Emma and Cory: Summer Brunch Wedding in Naples, NY
Emma and Cory. Two of the sweetest people imaginable, who love each other and those around them freely and completely. Spending the day alongside these two as they celebrated their love was such an honor!
Emma and Cory had originally planned to hold their wedding at a nearby venue, but when those plans fell through, they decided to host it themselves, and shifted into overdrive to make things happen. So many friends and family members came together to support them as they planned, prepared, and overhauled a huge barn from a storage space to a bright and welcoming reception area. It’s hard to even fathom the amount of love (and WORK!) it took to make it all happen!
The day began with some of the most peaceful getting ready moments we’ve witnessed. Emma got ready with her mom and was later joined by her brothers, while Cory hung out and prepped for the day with his brothers. Their sweet pup Ollie spent time getting ready with Cory as well, and was very intrigued with all of the commotion going on outside!
Before sharing the rest of the day with their friends and family, Emma and Cory joined together for a first look by the pond, and if anyone reading this is considering hosting their wedding in their own space, this is probably the best reason EVER to do so. Not only did this emotional first look take place somewhere special to Emma and Cory, but it was a place that they can come back to every single day and be reminded of their wedding and those powerful moments together.
After an intensely emotional ceremony (I may have cried multiple times), guests joined Emma and Cory for a delicious brunch with sweet toasts and much celebration. The party got started with music from both Emma’s father and the fantastic local band, A Girl Named Genny!
Emma and Cory, your day will forever hold such a special place in our hearts. We love you both and are so glad your wedding brought us together. You are incredible humans and we so admire the love and joy you spread in the world!
Venue: Private Residence in Naples, NY
Hair: Hair By Cassandra Marie
Makeup: Eva Jewel
Dress: Willowby from Lovely Bride Rochester
Flowers: Ellie Middleton
Entertainment: A Girl Named Genny
Catering: Brown Hound Bistro
Donuts: Donuts Delite