downtown albany wedding: michelle + chris

I’m so excited to share some of my favorites from Michelle & Chris’s downtown Albany wedding tonight!! This was such a special one. Like everyone tying the knot in 2020, these two had to make some major sacrifices and adjustments when it came to their wedding plans, but when this day finally arrived they just seemed so grateful that it was able to happen, and happy they had as many loved ones as the current guidelines allow for by their sides!!

I started off the day at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Albany where they got ready, and was in a photographer’s paradise with all the floor to ceiling windows in the room Michelle got into her dress! She looked absolutely STUNNING!!

They tied the knot at the nearby St. Mary’s, a gorgeous church right around the corner, and it was beautiful. Afterward, we captured some more photos of them and their bridal party outside, and then the newlyweds hopped into the vintage Rolls Royce they had for the day and headed over to the park by the capital building for more portraits. The weather for this day could not have been more perfect and I loved capturing this beautiful couple in such gorgeous light and surroundings!! 

Their reception was at 90 State,  and it was so easy how all of these locations were right within walking distance to each other! The dances and speeches that kicked of their reception were all so special, and I don’t think there was a single dry eye in the ballroom during Michelle’s father’s toast! Afterward, we snuck out onto State Street for a few more photos of Michelle & Chris before I said my goodbyes! So thankful I got to capture this wedding and I hope everyone enjoys this glimpse into it!