Kristen & Frank // Saratoga Springs, New York

Meet Mr & Mrs Labrusciano! With a love story like a rom-com (the two met at an NYC laundromat one fateful Friday afternoon), it seems only fitting they would have a fairytale-like wedding to celebrate the next chapter. Their Canfield Casino wedding in downtown Saratoga was complete with a joyful summer color palette, personalized vows, and endless portrait locations. I absolutely loved photographing back in my hometown. I couldn’t stop snapping photos of these two! The iconic Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs, New York provided the most breathtaking setting for both their wedding ceremony and reception, and I loved bringing forth the classic elegance of the wedding venue into Kristen and Frank’s wedding gallery. Congratulations, you two!

Kind Words from Kristen & Frank:

Lizzie is the absolute best!! From our engagement session to our June 2022 wedding, she was so incredibly professional, kind, helpful, and talented! She was an excellent communicator throughout our wedding planning process and played a huge part in helping our wedding day run smoothly. The morning after our wedding we already had an amazing sneak peak gallery full of beautiful photos. We cannot recommend Lizzie enough!

Champagne Rose & Blue Wedding Design

I believe the best wedding days start with getting ready photos (with your closest family and friends) and closeup photos of all the details you’ve spent the last year putting together. Kristen and Frank wanted a classic and vintage feel to their wedding day, but they added a bit of their own modern twist. The color palette was kept classic, with tones of champagne blush, pops of blues, and a lot of white. The ladies toasted with champagne to celebrate the start of the day, and before we knew it, it was time for Kristen to put on her wedding dress. I absolutely loved capturing closeups of her gorgeous Alyssa Kristin gown.

Although the ladies were up early getting ready, Frank and his groomsmen didn’t start until early afternoon. Excited to celebrate, we quickly snapped photos of the quintessential groom details (the shoes, the watch, the tie) and spent the rest of the time capturing groom portraits and candids with his father and groomsmen. The guys toasted with Guinness when they were ready, we all headed over to Canfield Casino for their first look!

An Intimate Vow Exchange

Personally, I always adore it when couples write their own vows. Kristen and Frank wanted an intimate first look where they could soak up the first moments of their wedding day together. And it was so sweetly emotional! After a few happy tears of joy, they chose to exchange their vows privately, with one another, before their wedding ceremony. Their reactions during their first look were precious, and this short time before the ceremony was filled with the biggest smiles.

Saratoga Springs Wedding Day Portraits

After their first look in Congress Park, we moved immediately into their wedding day portraits. Between Canfield Casino and Congress Park, I was able to work with seemingly endless backdrops for both Kristen and Frank’s wedding couple portraits, the shots were their wedding party, and their family wedding portraits. All of the traditional wedding day shots were done well before their late afternoon ceremony. When time permits, I always love taking the portraits first, because it allows couples to remain fully present during their ceremony (and for the rest of their wedding day). Even with a large wedding party, Kristen and Frank were a dream to photograph. Everyone was just so excited to celebrate with these two!

Canfield Casino Wedding Ceremony

One of the reasons Kristen and Frank chose Canfield Casino as their wedding venue, was for the option to get married in the park right outside. It was an absolutely beautiful June summer day and their fresh pink florals really popped in the sunshine. For their guests comfort, they offered fans with a fun pattern that mirrored the gorgeous architecture of their wedding reception venue’s ceiling. Everything came together flawlessly for a wedding ceremony design that was simply stunning. Although they had a first look before, Frank couldn’t help but tear up as Kristen walked down the aisle.

Canfield Casino Wedding Reception

You could really feel the classic elegance inside the awe-inspiring Canfield Casino ballroom. It’s my favorite wedding venue in Saratoga Springs! The architecture was stunning, and the herringbone floors felt almost regal. The ambiance created by both the live band and Kristen and Frank’s sweet energy was incredible. Above all, the two of them wanted to create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere for their guests, and they definitely achieved that and more. These two could not stop smiling and stealing glances with one another all night long.

A Sensational Summer Wedding in Saratoga Springs

Kristen and Frank’s summer wedding in New York has been an absolute highlight, and I was beyond honored to capture their wedding at Canfield Casino. With a love of travel and new experiences, Kristen and Frank love to explore not only their own city (their truly is so much to see in New York), but also love to travel to all parts of the world together. They just enjoyed what appeared to be a breathtaking honeymoon in Greece and Italy, and I can’t wait to see where their love takes them next. I’m seeing a lot of excellent food and joy-filled evenings in their future!

Kristen and Frank, your wedding was just as fun and as sweet as you. Can’t wait to see where your love takes you!