Meredith and Nick's Intimate Ceremony at Garrett Memorial Chapel and Backyard Air BnB Wedding in the Finger Lakes

Like many couples this year, Meredith and Nick had their wedding plans flipped upside down with the onset of Covid and tight gathering restrictions across the country. But, they decided not to let a pandemic stop them from exchanging their vows and celebrating their love, instead opting for a super intimate ceremony at Garrett Memorial Chapel in Penn Yan, NY and sharing in great conversation (and the most delicious catered meal I’ve ever had at a wedding) under the summer Finger Lakes skies in the backyard of a historic Air BnB. It truly was a perfect day and I’m so excited to share a few highlights today!

Huge shout-out to all the vendors who brought their wedding vision to life:

Ceremony Venue: Garrett Memorial Chapel
Reception Venue: Branchport NY
Wedding Planner/Coordinator: Meredith Bruno
Officiant: Tom Lorenz
Photographer: Dawn M Gibson Photography
Florist: Bridal Bouquet & Boutonnieres, made by Bride's mother's BFF; Nick's wedding arrangement for Meredith, The Flower Cart, Penn Yan
Caterer: Feast & Co. Catering, Geneva
Cake/Bakery: Cafe Canole, Utica
DJ/Band/Entertainment: Nick & Meredith's personally curated playlist
Transportation: Nick's 2017 Honda Civic Sport Touring
Invitations: Printed by Canva (online)
Hair & Makeup: Bombshell Beauty, Rochester
Bride/Groom Attire: Suit Supply (Custom Order) / Filipinas by White One Bridal
Shoes: Johnson & Murphy / Kate Spade Keds
Accessories (jewelry, hairpiece, cufflinks, ties, etc): Veil, earings, hairpeice from The White Dress by the Shore, Clinton CT; Cufflinks, handed down from groom's father's uncle; Tie & Square, The TieBar.com
Decorations/Decor Design or Rentals: Homegrown succulents, Bride's mother & family items, Nolan Tent & Party Rental, Rochester
Groom Prep Location: Laurentide Inn for where Nick got ready, great breakfast, well done 100%

DAWN SOUSA

WNY wedding and portrait photographer with a love of documenting life's unforgettable moments.