The Wall Street Hotel NYC and Pier 16
It was a warm spring day in the bustling Financial District of New York City as I walked toward The Wall Street Hotel wedding. The luxurious Financial District hotel sets the stage for a memorable wedding as the bride and groom prepare for their special day. The classic hotel stands out in the middle of all the skyscrapers on Wall Street. A small breeze sweeps through the air as I walk through the glass doors held open by their doorman. I am so excited to be photographing a downtown wedding in New York as a NYC wedding photographer for Shelley and Ryan!
Getting Ready in The Wall Street Hotel Bridal Suite
I make my way to the Wall Street Hotel’s elevator and the bridal suite. In the elegant suites overlooking the bustling streets below, anticipation fills the air as the bride finishes her makeup and hair. worn. I gathered Shelley’s beautiful wedding details with her wedding invitations, grand veil, and bouquette to photograph. I captured every delicate detail that represented her and added to her special day. Intimate moments shared with her close friends and families in the suite were just too sweet!
Groom Getting Ready in The Wall Street Hotel Suite
Once I finished capturing Shelley’s wedding details, I made my way to the groom’s suite. I can hear country music blasting through the groom’s suite as I entered the room. As the first look gets closer in the timeline, I see slight nervousness exuding out of the groom. I smiled as I tried to ease his anxiousness by making conversation and instructing him on some getting-ready shots. I make sure to have him fix his tie and cufflink before putting his blue jacket suit on. We headed downstairs to the Wall Street Hotel’s indoor bar after he finished dressing up. He sits in front of the bar as he waits for his soon-to-be wife to make her grand entrance.
Indoor First Look At The Wall Street Hotel’s Bar
The bride walks toward the groom at the bar for their first look. This bar is extra special to them because of what it symbolizes for their relationship. Even though it’s not the exact bar, the start of their relationship did develop around bars throughout the city. It’s always sweet to see how meaningful the first look can be throughout a wedding day. As Ryan turns around to see the bride in her beautiful lacey dress, adoration floods through his eyes. I smile as they share this intimate moment at the heart of the Financial District, amidst the pulse of the city.
Indoor Downtown NYC Wedding Portraits
After the bride and groom shared their first look, we moved on to wedding portraits and made sure we got every corner of this luxurious hotel’s bar. The symbol behind this bar area makes all the photos extra special for the couple. They both look a lot more comfortable as they embrace each other pose after pose. It was so stunning to see how their presence with each other can be so impactful for the rest of the day.
Bride and Father of Bride’s First Look Reveal
After we finished the indoor wedding portraits, we did a quick first look for the bride and her father. If you’re a Daddy’s girl, definitely consider having a first-look reveal with your dad! It can be such an impactful moment to see daddy’s little girl in a wedding gown. It was so touching to see how close she was to her dad as she started tearing up during this moment. Happy tears trickling down their faces was just stunning to capture. I am so happy to be the wedding photographer who can make sure all these meaningful moments are documented!
Downtown Waterfront Pier Wedding Photos
We make our way out of the Wall Street Hotel and into the streets of downtown NYC. This financial district area in downtown Manhattan has a mix of relaxing and bustling atmosphere. Pedestrians congratulated the bride and groom’s special day as we passed people on our way to Pier 16. As the waterfront view comes into sight, I am captivated by the picturesque backdrop of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and the shimmering waters of the East River. I photographed the amazing view as the couple strolled along the pier hand in hand. The city skyline frames them perfectly and provides a stunning panorama. What a classic New York City couple photo to have with the Brooklyn Bridge in the background! It is just the perfect view for a Brooklyn wedding photographer.
Outdoor Wedding Photos at The Wall Street Hotel’s Balcony
We made our way back to the Wall Street Hotel and went to the balcony for some more outdoor wedding photos. It was just the perfect day with a stunning skyscraper background. The mix between the waterfront view and being engulfed by the skyscrapers was the perfect balance for a New York City wedding!
Wedding Ceremony and Reception
As we finished up family and couple portraits, we made our way to The Wall Street Grill around the corner. The floral centerpieces were set up perfectly for the outdoor wedding ceremony. The food was spectacular and loved all the floral table details that were set up at the wedding reception. Congratulations to Shelley and Ryan for such a beautiful spring wedding in New York City! I’m so happy to be able to photograph a downtown Manhattan wedding as a NYC wedding photographer!
Second shot for Mekina Saylor
