Jacqui + Brandon | Arrow Park Monroe, NY Wedding
I always ask my couples some fun questions to get to know them a little better before the big day… when I asked Jacqui and Brandon how they would describe their relationship they said “adventurous” and they really lived up to this on their wedding day!
Even before Covid hit, Jacqui and Brandon had already been planning an intimate wedding at the Arrow Park estate. They loved the idea of saying I do down on the lake and after the ceremony Jacqui said “Hey Cass, can we take the boats out for some photos next!?” and my eyes just lit up with happiness! She hiked up her sparkly blush-toned ball gown and got right into the boat. After that we trekked through the woods… where she went barefoot might I add… to catch some glorious late afternoon sun rays. Her spirit was contagious and Brandon was down for all of it too! Adventurous couples that are down to get the shot, are my absolute favorite!! She kept saying that the photos would be worth it all, and she was so right; while a little bit of dirt on your dress can be cleaned and forgotten about, the photos and memories from your wedding day will last forever!
I had such a great time capturing Jacqui and Brandons weddings day and not a single detail was overlooked! From their stunning invitations, to confetti in the bridal suite, to the cascading florals arrangement that draped down the master staircase to the signs that greeted their guests… it was a perfect day! And to this wanderlust, skydiving-on-your-honeymoon (yes, they really did that) couple; may your adventuring spirit never end!!
Photographer: Cassondre Mae Photography, Warwick, NY
Venue: Arrow Park, Monroe, NY
Florist: Hudson Valley Floral, Pleasant Valley, NY
Hair: Mila Loves Color
Makeup: Gab’s Glam LLC
Entertainment: Elite Entertainment
Dress Shop: FBM Bridal Boutique, Point Pleasant, NJ
Bridal Dress Designer: Hayley Paige Bridal
Bridesmaids Dress Designer: Bill Levkoff and Fame + Partners
Invitations, Decor & Graphic Design: Jennifer Teixeira
Videographer & Photo Booth: Luke Dicola Productions
★★★★★ Review From the Couple…
A photographer who LOVES what she does!!
I can’t even begin to express how lucky we were to have Cassondre Mae Photography for not only our engagement shoot but our wedding!
When I stumbled upon her Instagram, searching for a photographer, I immediately fell in love with the photos she had previously done and knew she had to be the one! I instantly messaged her through her website, which was beyond beautiful and detailed, where her responses were quick and helpful. We hopped on a call together and it was smooth sailing when booking our engagement shoot. She provided us with everything we needed to know beforehand and even made sure our outfits coordinated!
During our engagement shoot, she took us to the most beautiful location and that’s where the magic began. My husband and I noticed right away that she is not only so skilled in what she does, but she also just knows how to make us feel comfortable while shooting. She spoke with us as if we have been friends for years and we instantly felt so comfortable. I LOVE the way our photos came out because you can just tell that we were genuinely smiling and laughing throughout the whole shoot, instead of just forcing a smile.
After seeing the great work she did with our engagement shoot, I begged her to do our wedding, which we were so lucky she had the availability to do so!
On the actual day of the wedding she was an absolute ROCKSTAR; she took control and did what she had to do to get all of photos we wanted. She was able to not only get the perfect shot, but control the crowd to do so. I think my personal favorite thing about working with Cass is that she is literally down to do anything!
After my ceremony, she wanted to take some more intimate photos of us. Since we got married on a lake, I really wanted some photos in the row boat the property offered. I remember turning to her and asking her if we could take some photos on the lake on a boat. Her eyes lit up and immediately she said yes. I couldn’t have been more excited of how willing she was to get those photos. And they came out absolutely gorgeous! Afterwards she not only carried my veil but continued to take more fantastic photos around the property. Our photos look like they came out of a fairytale with how beautifully she took them. She was even conscientious about letting us get some food and enjoying a little bit of our cocktail hour before it ended.
When we arrived to the reception hall, she continued to amaze us by capturing all the photos we wanted and even some candids of not only ourselves but our guests too!
You could just tell that Cass LOVES what she does. She puts all of her love, passion and hard work into her photography and you can DEFINITELY see it. She always puts you first and makes sure you are happy which I think is so important! She made sure to capture all of the photos and special moments of our big day. Cass even got some sneak peak photos to us THE SAME DAY!! I can’t begin to thank her enough for all that she did for us!! Her work is incredible and anyone who is interested in such beautiful work with a wonderful, friendly, passionate person, I cannot recommend Cass enough to capture all your momentous moments in life!!
-Jacki + Brandon