Jean and Steve met one night while out with old college friends who happened to be dating at the time (and are now married).  It wasn’t a set-up but somehow we ended sitting next to each other and talking all night.  Our friends were high-fiving in the corner and patting themselves on the back.  And the rest, as they say, is history!  So on this day, in Long Island’s Wine Country, Jean and Steve are preparing to get married.  Jean got all glamorous, with the help of Pam Geiger, while Steve perfected his bow tying skills with the help of Cole Haan and his buddies.

Doesn’t Steve look all dapper in his traditional tux?!  Jean looked stunning and she had the support of her closest girlfriends, some of whom I’ve known for a few years now from their weddings.  It is such a great time seeing everyone again, hearing how lives have changed, and celebrating the newest marriage in the group!

Steve and Jean chose to have their “first look” at the home where they got ready, before they greeted all of their guests upon arrival at Bedell Cellars winery on the North Fork.  Jean and Steve loved Bedell from the moment they turned into the white gravel driveway (see photo with the red truck sitting in driveway).  Location, location, location.  We couldn’t help but get some great landscape shots, super easy to do when working on such a gorgeous property like Bedell’s.  We are fools for wineries and their splendor.

Their outdoor ceremony took place under this big Oak tree on the property, and the simplicity provided for an understated elegance. Jean’s uncle officiated the heartfelt ceremony, and everyone was treated to music by a A Touch of Jazz who were classy, kind to work with and so very soulful.

There was laughter, tears, and a sense of trust, because these two have seen each other through the best of times and even the awful times.  One of our favorite photos is the embrace between Jean and Steve below from during their portraits.  You can just tell that they feel comfort in each other.

We loved walking through the vineyards with the bridal party for some candids, but instead of some photo examples, we wanted to share the awesome video that Anthony shot for us using drone technology.  We are pretty sure that it is the first aerial wedding trailer photographed using a Canon 5D Mark II at 50-100 feet in the air via drone!

Loved it so much that you’ve got to watch it on the go?  iPhone and iPad users, visit this link to watch: Jean + Steve Wedding Trailer!

Bedell’s incredible wedding coordinators worked closely with Catering By A Small Affair to bring all of the delicious food and fabulousness together!  Now on to the gorgeous flowers of red, orange, green and gold tones that were the creation of Karen Lenahan Designs.  But look closely for the Grasshopper’s that were placed in the centerpieces too. So cute, and they were part of the Asian flair in the theme of the day and hand made by Jean’s talented Mom!

Jean changed into her red party dress before the reception kicked off, pulled her hair back and got her Jimmy Choo dancing shoes ready for her surprise swing dance with Steve! Stages Band (who has been entertaining my NY brides and grooms for years) got the party started and the dance floor was packed the rest of the night!

The sun began to set on the evening, and it allowed us to get some more detail shots of the winery and the wine (of course)! Doesn’t this make you want to have a glass?  If you haven’t been to Bedell Cellars yet, definitely check it out.  It’s should be on your Northeast staycation or NY places to visit list!

Keeping with Jean’s touch of Asian flair in her theme, Peconic Baking Company incorporated the red ribbon that matched Jean’s party dress into the cake.  The cake cutting caught us all by surprise since Jean totally *smashed* it into Steve’s face!  So much fun to watch, and we were drooling over the slices of cake that were served. Yummy!  And, check out those dreamy paper lanterns all lit up fantastically by the team from Matt Murphy Event Lighting!

Jean and Steve, we know you’ll be in touch and we can’t wait to hear about all of the incredible things you will do together in life.  Many blessing for you both, S & P