The Marriage of Rinata & Aaron
September 24, 2022 at The Maples Estate

Schoharie, NY - Upstate, NY

The Maples Estate was the perfect intimate venue for Rinata & Aaron’s micro wedding in upstate NY!

Both doctors in Philadelphia, they wanted an intimate, relaxing getaway that was central to their family across the east coast, and allowed them all the comforts of home. With incredible views and a large kitchen - that’s all Rinata and Aaron needed to ensure their small guest list felt comfortable all weekend long. This couple knew exactly what they needed and booked sight unseen after just a quick phone call. Since they had not yet seen the venue in person, the second they stepped foot onsite and started to explore the estate, they where in awe of the surrounding beauty and settled right in to their wedding weekend in upstate New York.

Bride and groom portraits in The Maples Estate field

Keeping things intimate, they hired just one vendor to support them on their wedding day - a photographer! We are so glad they did because their wedding celebration was so beautiful!! From Rinata’s dress, to the hand prepared details, tiny guest list and absolutely gorgeous fall day, their wedding was personalized in the best possible ways!

Getting Ready At The Farmhouse

Rinata and Aaron got ready in our 1855 colonial farmhouse and enjoyed a ‘first look’ just outside the get ready room! They took full advantage of the estate with photos across the property before their guests arrived and with such an intimate setting they were able to scratch tradition to celebrate with their guests in the farmhouse before the official celebrations even began.

Welcome Drinks!

Rinata’s parents were excited to prepare a traditional meal for their small guest list and spent much of the weekend prepping in the farmhouse kitchen. On the wedding day they greeted guests with a cocktail hour spread across the bar and grand veranda and welcomed them into the farmhouse as if it was their own home - offering delicious treats to every guest before the ceremony began!

Micro Ceremony At The Pond

Their ceremony took place overlooking the pond with our barn and willow in full view, and as guests gathered they collected a package of dried flowers as confetti to shower the newly married couple.

Portraits Around The Estate

As guests gathered back on the veranda, Rinata and Aaron found some time to wander for more photos across the estate as they enjoyed some personal time together before the reception began.

Dinner & Drinks For Their Micro Guest List

While most receptions at The Maples Estate take place outdoors in our field or on the veranda, Rinata loved the interior setting of the parlors and felt an inside reception was perfect for their needs. The setting reminded her of gatherings and intimate family style restaurants from her childhood. Her parents were in and out of the kitchen hosting the entire evening and thoroughly enjoyed entertaining their guests.

Evening Activities

As the day moved on, the group gathered back in the bar for traditional desserts and a cake cutting and then made their way to the fire pit for an evening fire under the stars.

Photos by Bailey Q Photo

Rinata and Aaron’s incredible vendor team!
Venue / Coordination: The Maples Estate | IG: @themaplesestate
Photography: Bailey Q Photo | IG: @baileyqphoto

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