Beach Wedding Photography

A couple has a piggy back ride after they get married. Shot on location Far Rockaway, NY by NYC wedding photographer Angela Cappetta

Rockaway Beach Wedding Photography by NYC Wedding Photographer Angela Cappetta.

Bejeweled with Polaroids. The most fun ever. Furthermore, shot by Angela Cappetta NYC Wedding photographer with a Nikon DSLR.

Bejeweled with Polaroids and gold frames. The most fun ever. Furthermore, shot by Angela Cappetta NYC Wedding photographer with a Nikon DSLR.

A sweet, sunny recession. Far Rockaway, NY. Shot by Angela Cappetta NYC Wedding photographer with a Nikon DSLR.

When you think of a beach wedding, you probably think white candles, shells everywhere, an arched alter anchored in the sand, lapping waves, jackets worn without ties, windswept pale blue bridesmaid’s dresses, and high hung paper lanterns.

Cancel that, all of it. Because this NY beach wedding played into none of those clichés.

Beach Wedding Photography. Mom at a summer wedding holding her toddler in Far Rockaway, NY. Shot by Angela Cappetta NYC Wedding photographer with a Nikon DSLR.

Mike and Sarah had a tough choice to make. They had to change their venue due to COVID outbreak from a mansion in the Hudson Valley to an open-air venue in Far Rockaway. And they had to do it fast. The Delta Variant was on the move, and, well, they wanted to get married. Clearly, they knew what they had to do. They had to go rogue.

Enter Rockaway Brewing Company. And photos of them with their dog in ornate, gold frames. But we’ll get to that in a second.

So, it was the Rockaway Brewery’s first wedding. Did I mention the couple had to improvise? I learned by listening to one of the toasts that the family had long ties to Far Rockaway going back many generations. Finally, I understood. There was a deep connection here. Suddenly, the draw of the location for the couple was clear. And it was very touching.

A couple looks on during toasts. Far Rockaway, NY. Shot by Angela Cappetta NYC Wedding photographer with a Nikon DSLR.

Simply said, the couple enjoys the speeches and looks on during toasts. Far Rockaway, NY. Shot by Angela Cappetta NYC Wedding photographer with a Nikon DSLR.

Doing a quick makeup touch up in the summer heat. Far Rockaway, NY. Shot by Angela Cappetta NYC Wedding photographer with a Nikon DSLR.

Doing a quick makeup touch up in the summer heat. Far Rockaway, NY. Note that Mike is holding the back bottom left corner.

A sister makes a speech during toasts. Far Rockaway, NY. Shot by Angela Cappetta NYC Wedding photographer with a Nikon DSLR.

A couple holds hands at their beach wedding in Far Rockaway, NY. Shot by Angela Cappetta NYC Wedding photographer with a Nikon DSLR.

Shoes in the sand at a wedding in Far Rockaway, NY. Shot by Angela Cappetta NYC Wedding photographer with a Nikon DSLR.

The groom jumping over the bride, a new tradition? Far Rockaway, NY. Shot by Angela Cappetta NYC Wedding photographer with a Nikon DSLR.

A sweet first dance twirl. Far Rockaway, NY. Shot by Angela Cappetta NYC Wedding photographer with a Nikon DSLR.

Beach Wedding Photography. The site set up for the ceremony. Shot by NYC wedding photographer Angela Cappetta with DSLR.

The long, wooden tables were beset with gorgeous decor. To enumerate: long runners, hot pink elements with vintage scarves, fun striped candles, and fans with which to fan oneself. The ceremony was between two roses of Sharon trees, and the guests sat in beach chairs. The bride walked through the sand barefoot and the groom wore white linen. The rings matched, their officiant was a friend and the vows were emotional and mature. Just heavenly.

Lastly, when the bride asked me if she needed to reapply her lipstick for family photos, Of course I said yes.

The groom materialized moments later with her tiny, bridal purse and handed it to her. Naturally, I asked how he knew where it was. The bride just grinned and said “Eight years.” And I died laughing.

Beach Wedding Photography. Friends at a summer wedding holding glasses of cider in Far Rockaway, NY. Shot by Angela Cappetta NYC Wedding photographer with a Nikon DSLR.

This summer goddess poses with her finery in the back of the brewery before making her entrance. Far Rockaway, NY. Shot by Angela Cappetta NYC Wedding photographer with a Nikon DSLR.

Nephews need to dance at weddings, too. Far Rockaway, NY.

The photo table features insanely good pictures of teh couple with their dog. This was also the party favor. Far Rockaway, NY. Shot by Angela Cappetta NYC Wedding photographer with a Nikon DSLR.

Goals. The photo table features insanely good pictures of teh couple with their dog. This was also the party favor. Far Rockaway, NY. Shot by Angela Cappetta NYC Wedding photographer with a Nikon DSLR.

Beach Wedding Photography

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September 10, 2021

Beach Wedding Photography