[Wedding] Hae-Yoon & Bernard – Snug Harbor

To demonstrate how much I love my fellow readers and clients alike, I’m writing this post amidst a flurry of construction work that is going on around me while our Lil Monster’s passed out in bed after a short, harrowing, heart-breaking ordeal at the emergency room (he’s fine now though!). But for now, allow me to present to you guys the beautiful Hae-Yoon and the not-too-shabby Bernard, who wed this Spring on the sprawling grounds of Snug Harbor in Staten Island. We were oh-so-happy to be there on their special day, but oh-so-sad that our photography adventures had finally come to its conclusion!

Hae Yoon and Bernard get ready at their apartment on their wedding day at Snug Harbor in Staten Island. Captured by awesome New York City wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Let me tell you why Bernard is so awesome:
(1) He’s wearing jammy-pants with Family Guy characters on them.
(2) He’s drinking Dunkin Donuts while doing so.

Hae-Yoon and Bernard's wedding rings. Captured by awesome New York City Wedding Photographer Ben Lau.

So here’s the skinny on the bunny rabbit with the wings in the background: Bernard has a very particular skill set which allows him to create stuffed animals…for his darling new wife, of course. We had brought it along for our engagement session just a few months prior, but we totally forgot and left this poor fella in the car. Build-a-Bear, you cant eat Bernard’s shorts (which I’m sure also has Family Guy characters printed on them).

The groom gestures towards the camera on his wedding day. Captured by awesome New York City wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Sans Family Guy house clothes :).

Bridesmaid gets ready before Hae Yoon and Bernards wedding day at Snug Harbor in Staten Island. Captured by awesome NYC wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Bride puts on her shoes on her wedding day at Snug Harbor in Staten Island. Captured by awesome New York City wedding photographer.

Bridesmaids help bride into dress on her wedding day at Snug Harbor in Staten Island. Captured by awesome New York City wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Bride checks herself in the mirror on her wedding day at Snug Harbor, Staten Island. Captured by awesome New York City wedding photographer Ben Lau.

String trio plays for the wedding ceremony of Hae Yoon and Bernard at Snug Harbor, Staten Island. Captured by awesome New York City wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Hae Yoon and Bernard after their wedding ceremony at Snug Harbor in Staten Island. Captured by New York City wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Bride and groom share a kiss under her veil in Snug Harbor, Staten Island. Captured by New York City wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Might I add, she had a 20 foot veil? Holy moly, that thing was wazoonks long!

Bride and groom's first dance at their wedding in Snug Harbor, Staten Island. Captured by New York City wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Best man makes a toast at Hae Yoon and Bernard's wedding in Snug Harbor, Staten Island. Captured by awesome wedding photographer Ben Lau. Maid of Honor makes a toast to Hae Yoon and Bernard at their reception in Snug Harbor, Staten Island. Captured by awesome New York City wedding photographer Ben Lau.
Bride reacts during the speeches at her wedding in Snug Harbor, Staten Island. Captured by New York City wedding photographer Ben Lau. Bride nearly falls out of her seat during speeches at her wedding at Snug Harbor, Staten Island. Captured by awesome New York City wedding photographer Ben Lau.

If you guys heard these speeches, you would be falling out of your chairs too :).

Groom dances with bride during their reception at Snug Harbor, Staten Island. Captured by New York City wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Bride dances with her father during their father-daughter dance at Snug Harbor, Staten Island. Captured by New York City wedding photographer Ben Lau.

I almost slipped while capturing this shot…on my own tears.

Groom dances with his mother during the mother-son dance at Snug Harbor, Staten Island. Captured by New York City wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Wedding cake for Hae Yoon and Bernard's reception at Snug Harbor, Staten Island. Captured by New York City wedding photographer Ben Lau. Bouquet toss during reception at Snug Harbor, Staten Island. Captured by New York City wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Bridal party cheers during speeches at Snug Harbor, Staten Island. Captured by New York City wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Ceremony, Cocktail & Reception :: Snug Harbor in Staten Island, NY
Make-up :: Seong Hee Park
Hair :: Kakaboka
Band & MC:: Jerry Costanzo

Thanks again Hae-Yoon and Bernard. We wish you guys a lifetime of happiness!

It’s been a crazy Monday in our neck of the woods. Hope yours is a little bit less-crazy :).

Ben

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