A Weekend of Joy: Stephanie & Joseph

All Photos by Melissa Ferrara

What a weekend to remember! Stephanie and Joseph marked the beginning of their forever together with a celebration brimming with laughter, personal touches and genuine love.

Friday Festivities

The weekend began with some effortlessly cool, rain-kissed photos before the couple made their way to Maxwell’s Trading to celebrate with forty of their nearest and dearest. Friends and family mingled, laughed, and set the tone for a weekend that felt both intentional and delightfully easy. A candlelit ceremony, a stunningly chic gown, and perfectly crisp champagne made the evening feel warm, cozy, and overflowing with joy.

The Big Day: Saturday

Saturday began bright and beautiful, with the couple getting ready surrounded by their closest loved ones. They chose a venue that perfectly balanced meaning and sophistication, complemented by floral designs that felt modern yet warm. Dinner was both delicious and playful, complete with a churro cart that guests couldn’t get enough of. Thoughtful details like a sleek modern cake, perfectly designed stationery, and a charming Polaroid guestbook tied everything together seamlessly. And when the live band started, the dance floor stayed packed from the very first song to the last.

Why It Felt So Right

The couple was incredibly intentional with their guest list, choosing to celebrate with the people who had been part of their story from the very beginning. Every face in the room meant something, a shared memory, a piece of their journey, a reminder of how loved they are.

That thoughtfulness was palpable throughout the evening. You could feel it in the belly laughs that echoed during dinner, the inside jokes exchanged across tables, and the long, emotional hugs that lingered just a little longer than usual. It wasn’t a crowd of acquaintances, it was a gathering of their people.

It’s what every couple hopes for on their wedding day: a space where they can be fully themselves, completely present, and held in the warmth of their closest circle.

The Dress

Stephanie wore her mother’s wedding dress, a stunning heirloom piece that she reimagined into something uniquely her own. With the help of a talented tailor, she transformed the vintage gown into a modern masterpiece while keeping the heart of it intact. The delicate lace and timeless silhouette paid homage to her mother’s original look, while subtle updates in the cut and detailing reflected Stephanie’s contemporary style. It was the perfect balance of sentiment and sophistication, a love letter to her family’s history and a reflection of the woman she’s become.

The Night Wrapped

The evening unfolded with a perfect mix of formal and fun. Toasts brought tears and laughter. A setlist moved from heartfelt first dances to full-on dance-floor highs. And when the lights dimmed, it wasn’t a tapering off, it was the kind of last-song moment where no one wanted to leave.

To Stephanie & Joseph

Thank you for letting us be part of this incredible weekend. Together you created something unforgettable, genuine, lively, deeply you. Here’s to the next beautiful chapter, filled with even more love, laughter!