Haley and Noah's wedding in Upstate New York day was literally SO. MUCH. FUN!! 💃 From emotional first looks with family, to personalized wedding details, to a hopping dance floor, these two were committed to making a wedding day that felt just like them.
After seven years together, Haley and Noah tied the knot at Springside Inn in Auburn, NY, surrounded by about 100 of their favorite people. Although they currently live in Charlotte, North Carolina, they brought everyone back to their stomping grounds of Upstate New York for their wedding day! (And if you haven't already, you should definitely check out their Downtown Utica engagement session to check out a little more of these two because they are the cutest! 🥹)
A Historic Wedding Venue in Upstate New York
Let’s just say this—if you love historic wedding venues, you're going to LOVE Springside Inn!! 😍 Located on the shores of Owasco Lake in Auburn, NY, this family-owned venue has been around for more than 170 YEARS. That's a heck of a lot of history tucked into one little place!!
And the best part?! Springside Inn has SOOO much character literally built into it. We're talking vintage wallpaper, wood paneling, exposed brick, beautiful old staircases, and furniture that looks like it has lived in a past life. I mean, the PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES!! 🤩 There were so many little corners and details that I wanted to photograph, and I loved getting to incorporate some of that vintage charm into Haley and Noah's wedding gallery.
And while I'm clearly a fan of all the old-school details inside, the outdoor spaces were just as stunning! Between the wooded ceremony grove and the scenery surrounding Owasco Lake, Springside Inn gives you so many different backdrops without having to even leave the property. For couples planning a wedding in the Finger Lakes who love a little history, a whole lot of character, and some gorgeous Upstate New York scenery, this venue is definitely worth checking out!!
P.S. If you're loving the combination of gorgeous outdoor scenery and rural elegance, you HAVE to check out Gavriela and William's wedding at Homestead Blessings and also Leigha and Logan's wedding at The Pines!! Both are such great examples of how much Upstate New York has to offer when it comes to wedding venues, natural beauty, and rural settings!
Dusty Blue Details and a Perwinkle Style 🤌🏼
Haley and Noah went with a dusty blue color palette, and it was SOOO gorgeous! The gals all wore periwinkle bridesmaids' dresses, while the guys had coordinating light blue ties. They even carried the color into their stationery suite aesthetic! 😌
Haley wore a strapless sweetheart gown from David's Bridal with soft crepe fabric and floral lace detailing along the bodice. She paired it with a sheer fingertip-length veil for a look that was simple and sweet with an understated elegance. AND THE DRESS HAD POCKETS!!! I mean, let’s pause there. Every wedding dress should have pockets. 😂
Noah wore a fitted tan suit from Men's Wearhouse with a vintage-inspired blue floral tie. I loved how his look tied everything together without being too matchy-matchy, and the two of them just looked SO good together! 🥹
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First Looks, Happy Tears, and Private Vows 🥹
Before Haley got to see Noah, she had a few other important people waiting for their own first look with her… her dad, stepdad, and brothers!! 😭🤍 Their reactions to Haley in her wedding dress were absolutely precious and SOOO sweet. I love that she made time for each of them because, as much as I love a bride and groom first look, getting to have these little moments with your family before the ceremony is priceless, too!!
And then... it was Noah's turn!
Their first look was so incredibly sweet and so emotional. They exchanged private vows, giving just the two of them a little time together before the craziness of the day really kicked off. We even squeezed in Haley's gift exchange during this time (because we completely forgot to do it upstairs. 🙊🥲) But honestly, it all worked out because we got to enjoy so many intimate, relaxed, and tender moments together.
An Outdoor Wedding Ceremony in Upstate New York
Okay, can we talk about their ceremony location for a second?! 😍 Haley and Noah said their I dos in the grove behind Springside Inn, and it was SO beautiful!! The entire ceremony space is surrounded by dense woods and lush greenery, and it also has this manicured rock retaining wall… not to mention, the vintage Inn sitting in the background. 🙌🏼
With seven bridesmaids and seven groomsmen standing beside them and their childhood pastor officiating, there were already so many personal touches going into their ceremony. But these two also had a fun, little surprise planned for their guests!! 👀
They literally held a LOTTERY during their wedding ceremony to randomly select TWO guests who would get to sign their marriage certificate afterward!! Like, imagine showing up to celebrate your friends getting married, and all of a sudden, YOUR name gets called?! 😂 I loved this idea so much, especially because it gave two of their guests an unexpected opportunity to be part of such an important moment!
And we definitely need to pause to talk about their wedding programs!! 🙌🏼 The front had all the traditional ceremony information, but when you flipped it over, the back was designed like a mini newspaper filled with fun facts about Haley and Noah. so cute, and such a fun little way for guests to learn more about their back story while waiting for the ceremony to begin. 🥹
And if outdoor wedding ceremonies are your thing, you should also take a peek at Sam and Dryden's whimsical backyard wedding! Like Haley and Noah’s, their day had such a fun, laid-back summer feel, with plenty of greenery and colorful details to go around!!
The Little Wedding Details That Made It So Unique and Personal
Noah and Haley thought of so many out-of-the-box details! And being that they each have an affinity for shoes, I wasn't one bit surprised when they had a cutesy outfit change planned for the reception… with shoes!
Just before the reception, they switched into bridal-inspired Adidas sneakers, which fit their personalities to a tee (and also meant they were ready to spend the night on the dance floor, amiright 👀).
A few other fun details I loved:
Customized wedding programs with fun facts about the couple.
A crossword puzzle made just for their guests.
An interactive I Spy game guests could access through a QR code.
Blue M&M favors pre-monogrammed with an M.
Personalized father-of-the-bride and groom ties.
It's honestly the little things like these that make a wedding feel especially personal, and Haley and Noah knocked that out of the park. Rather than viewing their wedding as a day of ‘checking things off a wedding planning list,’ they really made an effort to incorporate the things they love and that make their love story theirs. It was perfection! 🤍
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My goal is to get you feeling comfortable and yourself, so you can enjoy personality-driven imagery for years to come!
If you’re looking at this gallery, thinking, “YASSSSS!”, then we need to talk… like yesterday!
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Vintage-Inspired Wedding Portraits at Springside Inn
Aaaaand, now on to the part that I’ve been dying to talk about!! 😝
Haley and Noah really wanted to prioritize golden hour portraits (which I’m obvi a sucker for!!!) BUT, being in such a densely wooded area of Upstate New York, we didn't quite get that dreamy golden hour lighting window that we were hoping for. 😭
So that's where we got a little creative!
We of course did SOME portraits outside, taking in the gorgeous greenery—but it was the portraits inside the inn that stole my heart. Direct flash, vintage wallpaper, black-and-white checkered flooring, and art-deco-style furniture gave us the perfect opportunity to create something special. I got all the vintage British Vogue meets old-school London photo booth vibes, and I couldn’t be any more obsessed with the final images!! ✨
One of my favorite things about photographing weddings in Upstate NY is getting to work with not just the natural beauty of the outdoors, but also the eclectic historic properties (like Springside Inn!!!) that make each wedding day (therefore, each wedding GALLERY) feel truly unique. I am so in love with the playfulness and quirkiness of their images—that editorial-meets-nostalgic magic—and I love that they have a nontraditional feel to them. 😍
So let this be your reminder that not every wedding portrait needs to happen outside during golden hour. The best photos can often come from changing plans, being flexible, thinking outside the box, AND getting a little creative within the setting of your wedding venue! 🤗
A Packed Dance Floor and LED Foam Glow Sticks!
After all the sentimental moments and portraits were out of the way, it was time to PARTAYYY!!!
Haley and Noah had such a fun group of friends and family, and their reception did NOT disappoint! The dance floor was packed, the energy was high, and of course, we had the ever-popular LED foam glow sticks making an appearance. 🤪
A huge shoutout to their DJ, Mike Melice, for keeping the party going all night long! He had everyone out on the dance floor, and it was the perfect way to wrap up such a fun wedding day.
Between the personalized games, the Adidas shoe switch, and all their favorite people celebrating together, Haley and Noah truly threw the best party ever, and I’m so thankful I was there to celebrate the epic beginning to their marriage! 🤍
Cheering you two lovebirds on, always!! 🥹
Haley and Noah, I seriously had SO much fun celebrating you two! Getting to document this special season in your life was an absolute JOY. From the beautiful first looks with your family, to the fun photo ops inside the Inn (which I will probably never stop talking about 😂), to the Adidas sneakers switch-up, to the epic party on the dance floor, I will be reminiscing on your day… for a really long time. 😂
After seven years together, you finally got your special day, and it was one for the books!! Surrounded by your favorite people, enveloped with so much love and laughter, and saying your I Do’s in the lush scenery of Upstate NY... how lucky am I that I got to document it all?! 🥹 There's just something so special about getting a front-row seat to love stories like yours, and I will never take that for granted!! Cheering for you in this beautiful, lifegiving adventure called marriage!! Cheers to the McDonalds! 🥂🫶🏼😭