By Jenn: Upstate New York Wedding at Helsinki, Hudson • Susan & Josh

Bride and groom stand together in front of a black brick wall


Susan and Josh got married at Helsinki in the sweet Hudson Valley city of Hudson, New York. These two were so lovely, and a dream to work with and photograph. The ceremony was held on a sunny day in April. As in Upstate NY fashion, the previous day it snowed, but cordially warmed up and was the perfect spring day for the wedding. Susan and Josh chose to keep things simple and didn’t have a wedding party. Instead, they both got ready for the ceremony in a beautiful victorian on Union Street in Hudson. Family and friends flew from all over the country from as far as the West Coast, where Josh grew up.  They ceremony was just so stunning and so heartfelt; the words that their friends and family spoke about them were so touching. Something that was very obvious through all of this was the power, trust & stability within their relationship but also that those qualities touch all the people in their lives. With the ambience of Helsinki Hudson, the whole event had a wonderfully classic and timeless feel. It was such an honor being a part of this ceremony and getting to spend time with these two kind and generous souls - so many congrats to you both! 

The Florals were designed by the local Flower Blossom Farm. Music by DJ Gio and hair by Trudy Mack. Everyone came together to make this wedding one for the books.

Venue: Helsinki Hudson
https://helsinkihudson.com
@helsinkihudson

Music: DJ Gio
http://giovannidimola.com/music/
@giovanni.dimola

Florals: Flower Blossom Farm
https://www.flowerblossomfarm.com
@flowerblossomfarm

Hair & Makeup: Trudy Mack 
@tmack31

Bride looks over her shoulder as she is half covered in shadows
Groom in light blue suit smiles as he looks out a window
Bride wedding details of antique brooch and small beaded bag
bride bouquet of succulents and eucalyptus
Small brown ring box with grooms silver wedding band
Hair and makeup artist curls brides hair
Groom puts on his light blue tie on the morning of his wedding day
Groom in a blue suit and blue tie in his getting ready room
Brides dress hangs on custom bride hanger in her bridal suite
Bride checks the back of her wedding dress in the mirror
Bride peeks around a brick corner at her groom who is waiting for their first look
Groom stands waiting for his bride for their first look
Groom turns around to see his bride for the first time on their wedding day
Wedding couple hold hands
Groom with a blue suit and succulent boutonnière smiles
bride holds her bouquet of succulents and eucalyptus in front of a black brick wall at Helsinki Hudson
Helsinki Hudson sign on the side of a brick wall
Old school bar set up at Helsinki Hudson
Wedding invitations on top of an antique table
Long staircase lined with candles in hurricane vases
Wedding officiant signs marriage license as the wedding couple watches
Bride hugs her friends during the cocktail hour
Long farm tables at Helsinki Hudson in their reception room
Couple with their friends on their wedding day
Bride and groom walk up a candle lit staircase to their reception
Wedding band sings during the wedding reception
Wedding guests dance on the dance floor
Wedding guests hang out on the black spiral staircase at Helsinki Hudson
Low lit booths illuminated by candle light during cocktail hour
Girl dances as she drinks on the dance floor
Mother of the groom dances with her son on the dance floor at the wedding reception
Jenn Morse