Chill Wedding in Upstate NY. L & M. 9.23.23
/September 23, 2023 at The Maples Estate
Schoharie, NY - Upstate, NY
This weekend wedding was more than just a celebration of marriage; it was laughter, creativity, and had an unmistakably chill vibe.
L&M’s love story originated from an unexpected college mishap—an 'all-school' email gone awry. What was originally frustration and a desire to call this man out for ‘replying all’ to a school wide email, sparked an unconventional connection that soon became romance. Their wedding at The Maples Estate in late September 2023, was a showcase of their shared love for art, laughter, and life's simple pleasures.
“My husband and I loved the idea of getting married somewhere that had an estate on the property so that some of our loved ones could stay with us and turn it into a long weekend of fun. We toured a handful of places that catered to this idea but The Maples Estate stood out from everything we saw for several reasons: Katie and Louis are on the property and are always a text away if needed, the house has the most amazing 1850’s charm with all of the modern fixes needed to be comfortable, the amount of land to explore is wild, and Katie’s background in event planning.
It’s hard to explain how my husband and I felt so at home and comforted when we had an initial tour, but we felt it in our gut and knew that we made the right call! Thank you to Katie and Louis for the valuable work that you do for your couples, we can’t thank you enough!”
Glam Time!
Since they had recently moved to Miami, Florida it was extra special for these two to spend quality time with their loved ones from New York. Their wedding day began with glam at the farmhouse, and their stylish, romantic attire was a fitting image which appropriately echoed their fun, chill vibes. A day full of laughter, their parties enjoyed joking around all morning as they prepared for the afternoon’s celebrations!
Max, exuding style in his unique white suit and dog-adorned socks, and the bridal party in a delightful mishmash of pinks and browns offered a beautiful tone for the day. These jokesters met at the pond for a first look, then a ‘real’ first look following a reveal with their individual parties.
Photos for days!
While some wedding parties dread wedding photos, this group took full advantage of the opportunity! Their calm, chill vibes were infectious and the day was filled with fun and meaningful moments captured by the camera.
The Ceremony
As the skies opened up for a light drizzle, guests began to arrive and made their way to the tree grove. These two put a lot of thought into the symbolism behind their ceremony from a chuppah embracing M’s Jewish heritage to individual roles which each of their wedding party was assigned. Though the wedding party was to sit during the ceremony, L&M wanted them to embrace the moment with more photo ops, so the full party posed for pictures before the ceremony officially began and the wedding party was seated.
From the role of dress fluffer to lint roller, presenting of paints, smashing glasses, shots, and more, these two had everyone involved! There was not a dry eye in the house, though everyone was filled with love and laughter throughout the ceremony.
The Party!
The reception was a fusion of fun, flavor, and heartfelt connections. From lawn games and delectable treats to pizza, BBQ, a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream cart, and even a marijuana bar—all reflected their laid-back yet vibrant personalities.
With a small guest list of just 50, wooden tables were adorned with vintage books, bud vases, candles, rocks, sea shells and other personal mementos painting a vivid picture of their shared journey.
The reception kicked off with a surprise first dance for L's parents who missed out on a first dance at their own wedding. L didn’t feel it was fair to dance with her own husband before her parents had the opportunity themselves!
The Little Details
L's artistic touch graced every facet of the celebration. From crafting caricatures of their guests with personalized notes, to introducing a canvas for colorful fingerprints, her creativity added a distinct flavor to the day.
The evening was filled with personal touches, simple yet tasty treats and relaxed comforts. From a weed bar to colorful signature cocktails, guests were encouraged to let loose and enjoy the moments.
As the night continued, everyone was on the dance floor! The DJ even arranged a set for Max's best bud / officiant to take the stage. The collaboration behind the DJ booth encapsulated the spirit of camaraderie that was seen throughout the gathering. Shared laughter, creativity, and a laid-back spirit. Their story, ignited by a simple college email, blossomed into a celebration of love, friendship, and the beauty found in life's quirks.
Photos by Rock and Love Weddings
The incredible vendor team!
Venue / Coaching / Coordination: The Maples Estate | IG: @themaplesestate
Photography & Videography: Rock and Love Weddings | IG: @rockandloveweddings
Catering: Tickled Pink BBQ | IG: @tickledpinkbbq
Catering: It's A Pizza Truck | IG: @itsapizzatruck
Bar Service: Takk House | IG: @takkhouse
Ice Cream: Ben & Jerry's | IG: @patrickpipino
Florals: Little Anne's Flowers | IG: @littleannsflowers
Hair & Makeup: @arianaberishamua | @dermaplusny
Rentals: Tremont Rentals | IG: @tremontrental
Specialty Rentals: TBIRDS | IG: @tbirdsrentals
DJ Team: DJ Ayo | IG: @onedjayo
Additional Lodging: The Beekman House | @thejohndarby
Dress: Pronovias | IG: @Pronovias
Restrooms: Stone Industries
