Our Best of 2016

2016 has been an amazing year for us, here at Craig Paulson Photography! We were lucky enough to be able to be apart of some of the most beautiful, and heartwarming weddings. From the lovely brides and grooms, the extravagant parties, to the breathtaking venues, we're thankful to have been able to witness it all.

Each wedding this past year has been special and unique in it's own way. The most intimate moments, from the first look, to a walk down the aisle, and the couple's portraits, have been captured by us, with great pleasure. 

We have put together some of our favorite moments captured during each wedding, for the year of 2016. Each moment was special, and reminded us of how much we love to be apart of these beautiful occasions. We are looking forward to an even more special 2017!

Nyc Wedding Photography -A University Club Wedding - Chrissie and Andrew

We were honored to capture the beautiful moments of Chrissie and Andrew's heartwarming, summer wedding this past June. After the couple took a stroll through the park, family and friends all came together to celebrate this beautiful couple, at the University Club in Manhattan. 

It was our pleasure to watch the bride and groom prepare for their big day at the University Club, with their bridal party, family, and friends. Thanks to GlamSquad, Chrissie looked absolutely stunning on her special day, so stunning Andrew couldn't keep his eyes off her! Chrissie's beautiful bouquet was put together by Flowers on the Park. Jerry Kravat kept the couple and the guests dancing on their feet, celebrating this couple all day and night, while Craig William Films caught all the action on camera. 

Venue: University Club | Flowers: Flowers on the Park | Hair & Makeup: GlamSquad | Entertainment: Jerry Kravat | Videographer: Craig William Films 

New York Wedding Photography - A Douglaston Manor Wedding - Chris and Christina

Happy three months to this lovely couple! Chris and Christina got married in July, starting their special day off at Trinity Lutheran Church, a beautiful historic church in Astoria, Queens. Later on, they celebrated their big day at The Douglaston Manor, where they could not keep their eyes off each other.

While the bride was preparing for her big day, the groom was getting ready at the Paper Factory Hotel. The bride's elegant bouquet was put together by Rigas Floral Mart, in Richmond Hill. Christina looked stunning on her big day, thanks to her Melissa Polito, and Maria Vlantis at Metamorphosis New York. Make You Dance Entertainment got everyone on their feet, celebrating this beautiful couple. All the magic and love was captured by NST Pictures. Christina did a wonderful job planning the wedding of her dreams, and giving us the pleasure of being there on their magical day.

Photographed by Craig Paulson and Kim Espinosa

Venue: The Douglaston Manor | Videographer: NST Pictures | Florist: Rigas Floral Mart | Band: Make You Dance Entertainment | Hair & Makeup: Metamorphosis New York

Style Me Pretty`s Feature on Tri-State Weddings and How YOU can win a Free Engagement Session!

Again, SMP has done a wonderful feature with us including one of our favorite weddings presenting our beautiful couple Sarah & Misha. Yes - the one and only Sarah Glick from Brilliant Event Planning. As an expert in the wedding planning industry - she switched roles and got married herself in June, 2016. We were so honored to capture her wedding day! 

Besides, see how YOU can win a Free Engagement Session with Craig Paulson by clicking on the link http://www.stylemepretty.com/tri-state-weddings/2016/09/12/win-a-free-engagement-session-from-craig-paulson-photography/

Thanks so much to the SMP team, you are amazing!! 

Katie and Aaron’s Manursing Island Club Wedding

When choosing a venue, it was a clear choice for Katie to want to celebrate at the Manursing Island Club where she has been a lifelong tennis player (and champ!).  The florals provided by, Stems, created a classic look throughout the ceremony and reception.

From the custom ceremony to lively reception, Katie and Aaron truly created a fun and entertaining night for their friends and family.  The dance floor was packed all night (with music by Sultans)!

It was a day filled with energy, laughter, and love!

Photographed by Kim Espinosa and Caleb. 

Alyssa and Andrew’s Elegant University Club Wedding

If we can use only two words to describe this wedding, it would  be ‘pure happiness’!  The day was filled with so much love and laughter, it was a true pleasure to capture every moment of Alyssa and Andrew’s elegant University Club wedding.

Wedding Planner, Kerri-Lynn of Stella Day Events‘ use of blush and gold created a romantic ambiance alongside the stunning beauty of the venue.

Music performed by Element Music had the guests on the dance floor all night!  It was a great celebration of two people in love!

Photographed by Craig Paulson with Lorraine

Jillian & Eric’s Stone House New Jersey Wedding

Jillian and Eric’s wedding was definitely one to remember!  Their ceremony was held in the gorgeous church, Our Lady Star of the Sea, Staten Island followed by the reception at Stone House at Stirling Ridge in NJ.  Jillian was a stunner in her Kleinfeld’s gown and Jimmy Choo heels, which the decor and mood of the evening perfectly matched.  And Platinum Entertainment kept the dance floor full and the party going all night long!

Photographed by Kim Espinosa with Caleb. 

Laiyin & Daniel’s Brooklyn Winery Wedding

There’s nothing better than a Brooklyn wedding in the Fall!  Laiyin and Daniel choose the Brooklyn Winery as their venue, which made for an incredibly romantic night.  With low strung lights, rustic wood details, and gorgeous floral designs by Rebecca Sheperd Floral Design, the venue felt as if we were having an intimate dinner in the couple’s home.

The night was filled with laughter, tears, toasts, and fun.  This was a memorable wedding for sure!

Photographed by Kim Espinosa with Caleb.