Intimate Wedding at Blue Hill at Stone Barns

D & A's wedding at Blue Hill at Stone Barns unfolded entirely within the landscape of the Hudson Valley. The gallery begins with the day's smaller details and a few quiet moments of preparation before moving into their first look and portraits across the property.

The outdoor ceremony brought the surrounding fields, stone architecture, and greenery into the photographs in a very different way. Planned by Guerdy Design with production by David Beahm, the celebration used the setting thoughtfully rather than trying to compete with it, while the bride's Monique Lhuillier gown moved beautifully between the more intimate portraits and wider landscape photographs.

As daylight faded, the celebration shifted into a warmer, more atmospheric reception. The photographs move from the openness of the property into candlelight, florals, dinner, and dancing, letting the gallery's visual character shift naturally with the day.

Photographing D & A in these different environments let me move between quiet portraits, wider compositions shaped by the landscape, and the interactions that developed once everyone came together for the evening. The result is a story that feels closely tied to Blue Hill, but always centered on the people experiencing it.

A bride and groom holding hands in front of two large stone towers at a wedding venue. The bride is wearing a long train dress and the groom is in a suit.
Wedding invitation surrounded by floral accessories, rings in a cushioned box, vintage stamps, a wax seal, a rubber stamp, and flower petals on a pastel background.
A man dressed in a white tuxedo with a black bow tie adjusting his jacket. He has a boutonniere with a flower on his lapel and is wearing a wristwatch.
Two women sharing an intimate moment, smiling and embracing inside a rustic room with large windows and stone walls.
White rose boutonnieres with tags labeled 'Groom', 'Father', 'Groomsmen', and 'Ringbearer' on a wooden surface surrounded by green foliage.
Man standing by a large window, looking outside with a jacket over his shoulder, in black and white.
A wedding dress with floral embroidery displayed on a mannequin in a rustic room with stone walls, wooden trim, and two windows.
A pair of white high-heeled sandals with ankle straps and bows, arranged on a light green cloth with pink and purple flowers nearby.
A group of men in tuxedos walking in front of a stone house, one wearing a white tuxedo jacket, during a wedding or formal event.
A wedding band inside a gray box with a soft interior, placed on a wooden surface surrounded by green leaves and light-colored flowers.
Close-up of a bride's white wedding dress featuring detailed floral embroidery and a beaded bracelet on her wrist.
A bride in a wedding gown with a long train stands on a lawn facing away, while a groom in a tuxedo walks towards her near a large tree and a stone building with wooden roof in the background.
A bride and groom dancing outside on a grassy lawn during daytime, with a rustic building covered in greenery and a large hydrangea bush in the background.
A joyful couple dancing closely together, smiling, in an outdoor setting, black and white photo.
Orange wildflowers growing in a natural setting with green foliage and tall grass in the background.
Silhouettes of a bride and groom holding hands, looking down at a group of wedding guests dancing outdoors in a garden setting.
Two floral wedding wreaths with white roses and greenery hanging on a rustic wooden door next to a stone wall.
A wedding party posing outdoors in front of historic stone buildings with towers and lush greenery.
A black and white photo of a bride and groom kissing in a garden with tall grass and a large ivy-covered building in the background.
Black and white photo of women and girls walking on a farm path, dressed in white dresses for a wedding, with trees and fields in the background.
A bride and groom holding hands outdoors, the bride in a white wedding dress with green floral embroidery, the groom in a white suit, surrounded by green foliage.
Group of people dressed in formal attire standing outdoors near a rustic, barn-style building decorated with string lights at dusk.
Black and white photo of a wedding ceremony with three people, a bride in a floral wedding dress, a groom in a white suit, and an older man in a dark suit.
A wedding scene in black and white with a bride, groom, a young girl, and a little boy.
Wooden chairs arranged in a row with white flowers along the aisle at an outdoor wedding venue.
Outdoor wedding setup in a garden with a white canopy, decorated with white flowers, rustic chairs, greenery, and string lights, with trees and a brick pathway in the foreground.
A couple dancing in formal attire at a wedding or special event, with the woman in an embellished gown and the man in a white tuxedo jacket with a black bow tie, against a brick wall background.
Wedding invitation cards with pink script and tassels, placed in a wicker basket.
Nighttime outdoor wedding ceremony under a large white tent with string lights, floral arrangements, and seated guests.
A black and white photo of a wedding ceremony featuring a bride and groom standing close together under an arch decorated with flowers, in front of a floral backdrop.
Wedding ceremony under a large decorated tent with floral arch and guests in formal attire.
A blurred image of a bride and groom holding hands during their wedding ceremony, with warm string lights in the background.
A newlywed couple walking hand in hand under a floral wedding arch, celebrating at their wedding reception with friends and family in a decorated tent.
Black and white photo of a table filled with flowers in small vases, with candles underneath, in a room with large windows and a wall-mounted lamp.
Flowers arranged on a wooden table at night, lit by candles, with blurred candles in the background.
Bride and groom holding hands under a decorated arch at night, illuminated by string lights and hanging lanterns, in a wedding reception area.
A black and white photo of a woman and a man sitting in large, curved chairs, smiling and looking at each other, with a floral backdrop.
Elegant dining setup with round tables, floral centerpieces, and candles, featuring a large floral and greenery installation on a dark background.
An elegant table setting with a floral centerpiece, lit candles, a decorated plate with a pink napkin, green napkin, and silverware, on a textured surface.
A group of people sitting together at a celebration dinner, smiling and laughing. The background is decorated with flowers and hanging greenery.
Two men are singing and laughing on stage during a performance, with a brick wall background and a woman playing guitar in the background.
Black and white photo of two women smiling and celebrating at a formal event, with one seated at a decorated table and the other standing behind her, surrounded by elegant table settings and floral decorations.
People raising glasses in a toast at a formal dinner party with floral centerpiece and candles in a rustic stone setting.
A man in a tuxedo and glasses giving a speech with a microphone at a formal event, surrounded by seated guests, elegant floral decorations, and soft lighting in a banquet hall.
A man in formal attire, holding a cocktail glass near his lips, in a close-up side profile shot at a social event.
A living room with a wall decorated with framed family and couple photographs. There is a dark sofa with shiny gold pillows, a coffee table with lit candles, and a textured wall background.
Man wearing a white tuxedo with a black bow tie and a white boutonniere holding a pink cocktail with ice and a lime wedge.
A couple dancing closely at a wedding reception, with guests smiling and watching in the background.

Capture @andreassellinidis Planning @guerdydesign Production @davidbeahm Venue @bluehillfarm Dress @moniquelhuillierbride

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