The Marriage of Michelle & Cesar

October 1, 2022 at The Maples Estate

Schoharie, NY - Upstate, NY

Both wedding photographers in New York City, Michelle & Cesar took full advantage of their micro wedding in upstate New York!

After touring our Upstate New York Wedding Venue virtually, they booked almost immediately and could not wait to see the estate in person when they arrived for their micro wedding weekend! A fall wedding was a dream of theirs and these two photographers enjoyed every moment, taking shots throughout their wedding day. Working in the industry, they had a very clear vision for their micro wedding upstate from their flowers to table decor, ceremony setting and even their attire. They had every detail locked in and even had their dream vendor list that they had been collecting throughout the years.

Arriving at their micro wedding home base!

At The Maples Estate, couples spend an extended weekend with us to truly get the most out of their wedding celebrations! Couples may choose to arrive on either Thursday or Friday and can host multiple events onsite throughout the weekend. With a smaller guest list, Michelle and Cesar decided to arrive on Friday and settled right into their lodging with a group of their loved ones! They enjoyed a simple dinner that evening and wrapped up some DIY details with the help of some friends before their wedding day arrived.

With an eye for detail, they had been dreaming of florals by Everwild Blooms and even arranged a U-Haul truck to deliver their florals all the way from NYC!

Getting Ready at The Maples Estate!

On their wedding day, they enjoyed getting ready in the morning with their friends and family in our 1855 colonial farmhouse! They relaxed, enjoyed the company of their friends and family and glammed for the evenings events while we pulled everything together for their micro wedding!

“The Maples Estate was absolutely our dream venue. From our first video call, we knew we had found our place. The fields with the mountain views, the wildflowers, the gorgeous house. All of it was perfection. When our wedding weekend finally came and we saw it in person, it surpassed even our greatest expectations.

Katie checked in with us at different points throughout our wedding planning process, and was always super thorough with coordination and details. As wedding photographers ourselves, we’ve worked with many planners, but Katie really blew us away! Speaking of photography, this place is seriously a photographers dream (SO many different gorgeous spots).

First Look & Private Vows

They opted for a first look at the farmhouse with views into the field followed by a walk around the pond where they said their vows to each other privately before their ceremony began. Such a special way to calm nerves and feel connected before walking down the aisle in a more public display. As photographers themselves - Wandermore Photography - they took full advantage of the views for a walk around the estate with their photographer capturing incredible images in the fields, on the dirt path, around the pond and more!

Katie and Louis were always available throughout our full weekend, often handling things that we didn’t even realize (major shoutout for tucking away our card box when we were partied out at the end of the night haha). It was so important for us to work with someone who truly cared about our day, and that’s absolutely what we found.

If you want your wedding to feel like a home away from home, but also the best weekend of your life? Have your wedding at The Maples Estate. Seriously. I think we’re going to have to stay again for a weekend some day in the future :)”

They frolicked through the fields and took incredible photos overlooking the Schoharie valley!

As photographers, they couldn’t resist bringing their own cameras along to capture the moment!

Micro Wedding Ceremony overlooking the hills!

And when the time was right, they joined their guests in front of the field to say their vows!

With many of Cesar’s family speaking Spanish, their officiant spoke in both english and Spanish and also incorporated aspects of Michelle’s Jewish Orthodox upbringing into their ceremony.

With florals in a round, they were surrounded by nature in an intimate setting overlooking the hills and fields.

With a micro guest list they gathered with family and friends after the ceremony to share their love!

The Micro, But Oh So Grand Party!!

Even though they had a micro guest list, they wanted their wedding to feel as grand as any other and opted for a beautiful sailcloth tent with wooden tables and colorful florals!

They focused on every detail with black and gold accents, colorful florals, impeccable signage, table runners and our french bistro chairs.

They danced the night away, laughing and taking photos all evening and enjoyed a brunch the morning after!

Michelle and Cesar wanted some time to themselves and opted to spend their last night in the farmhouse just the two of them! What a special way to start their marriage together!

Photos by Rachel Rogers Weddings

Michelle & Cesar’s incredible vendor team!
Venue / Coordination: The Maples Estate | IG: @themaplesestate
Photography: Rachel Rogers Weddings | IG: @rachelrodgersweddings
Catering: Hand Crafted Creative | IG: @handcraftedcreative
Dessert: Bites of Indulgence | IG: @bitesofindulgence
Makeup: Arielle The MUA | IG: @ariellethemua
Rentals: Tremont Rentals | IG: @Tremontrental
Florist: Everwild Blooms | IG: @everwild_blooms
DJ: Paris Creative | IG: @paris.creative
Transportation: Wade Tours | IG: @wadetours
Officiant: Once Upon a Vow | IG: @onceuponavow
Photo Booth: Bliss Booth NYC | IG: @BLISSBOOTHNYC
Portable Restrooms: Stone Industries