Prospect Park Boathouse Wedding | Kaya & Sam

When I first met Kaya and Sam, I was immediately struck by what genuinely kind and good people they were. It’s not something you run into every day. Last year I shot Kaya and Sam’s engagement session in their Brooklyn brownstone apartment. They were so sweet and down to earth—the perfect couple for an at-home, kitchen table shoot. That session made me even more excited to document their Prospect Park Boathouse wedding this spring!

With the sunny weather and Kaya and Sam’s love for film photography, we chose to shoot film forward for the day.

Details

Wedding flatlay with invitation, rings, and florals

Reception table detail at a prospect park boathouse wedding

Ceremony floral detail at a prospect park boathouse wedding

Floral tablescape detail at a prospect park boathouse wedding

Reception space at a prospect park boathouse wedding

The Ceremony

While the weather turned out beautiful for Kaya and Sam’s special day, the couple were unfortunately experiencing a family emergency the morning of the wedding that led to some changes in the day’s schedule. The ceremony was shortened and kept to family only, with other guests arriving in time for the reception. Kaya wore her reception dress for the ceremony as well and chose to forgo hair and makeup. She looked radiant regardless and the sequins on her dress sparkled in the sunlight while she walked down the aisle! But to maintain the couple’s comfort and privacy, my team and I kept at more of a distance and followed Kaya and Sam’s lead on when and how they felt comfortable taking photos throughout the day.

Bride walking down the aisle with her parents at a prospect park boathouse wedding

Bride and groom at the altar of a prospect park boathouse wedding ceremony

Bride and groom exchanging rings at a prospect park boathouse wedding ceremony

Bride and groom hugging parents at the altar of a prospect park boathouse wedding ceremony

Bride and groom kissing down the aisle at a prospect park boathouse wedding, taken from the balcony

Bride and groom kissing during the ceremony at a prospect park boathouse wedding

Close up of bride and groom walking back down the aisle after the ceremony at a prospect park boathouse wedding

Bride and groom walking back down the aisle after the ceremony at a prospect park boathouse wedding

Cocktail Hour

Custom branded embroidered canvas banner with the bride and groom's names and wedding date

Audio guestbook on a table at a prospect park boathouse wedding

Bride and groom looking at the prospect park boathouse from the bridge

One of my favorite aspects of a Prospect Park Boathouse wedding is when the couple waves to their guests at cocktail hour from the bridge. It makes for such a memorable moment and super sweet photos!

Portraits

Bride and groom portraits on the bridge across from the prospect park boathouse

Close up of the bridal bouquet at a prospect park boathouse wedding

Close up of the bride and groom's wedding outfits at their prospect park boathouse wedding

Close up of the prospect park boathouse from the bridge with the bride and groom's shadows in the edges of the frame

Bride and groom portrait in front of a tree at their prospect park boathouse wedding

Bridal portrait in front of a tree at a prospect park boathouse wedding

Polaroid of the bride and groom in front of the lake at the prospect park boathouse

Polaroid close up of the bride and groom's outfits on the bridge across from the Prospect Park Boathouse

The Evening

Film photo of the prospect park boathouse with the doors open and reception dinner happening inside

Bride and groom laughing while signing the marriage license at a prospect park boathouse wedding

Film photo of wedding guests at dinner at a prospect park boathouse wedding

Reception dinner at the prospect park boathouse, taken through the doors from outside

Bride and groom holding hands, taken from behind

Bride hugging her mother during the reception dinner at a prospect park boathouse wedding

Close up of the bride and bridesmaids with their bouquets

Bride and groom at the reception dinner with the groom's arm around the bride

Bride laughing with a wedding guest at a prospect park boathouse wedding reception dinner

Bride and groom walking through the prospect park boathouse at their wedding

Cake Cutting

Film photo of wedding cake covered in raspberries and flowers

Bride and groom laughing while cutting the cake

Film photo of wedding cake covered in raspberries and flowers, taken with flash

Dancing

Despite the difficult start to the day, the mood was definitely looking up by the time the dance floor kicked off. Kaya and Sam were having a great time dancing with all their loved ones. The DJ was amazing, playing tons of high-energy R&B throwbacks, and everyone was showing off their dance moves (even Kaya’s baby cousin)!