Moody Hudson New York Intimate Wedding

This wedding is special. All weddings are special but there’s something about walking with a couple through plan A and landing on plan D, E, .. etc.. that brings you close. As with so many weddings this year, couples have had to bravely pivot in ways they would have never expected. Nicole and Jim did this with such grace and softness that created a beautiful ground for their plan D to flourish beyond what they could have imagined.

Nicole and Jim met and fell in love in Burlington, Vermont. Education and work took them to Brooklyn for a few years where Jim continued to dive into the coffee world while Nicole enrolled in an MFA program for photography. Nicole found my work as she was in residency at Vermont Studio Center with a friend of mine from Tennessee. A few months later, I was in their new Montreal apartment learning that as cool and talented as they are, they are in a greater measure kind and soft.

Here is their plan D that felt so right and better than we all could have every imagined. Thanks to these vendors:

Photography: Abigail Grey Photo

Florals: Nectar and Root

HMU: Jessica Lynne HMU

Private Farm

Kind Words from Nicole:

As an artist and photographer myself, finding the perfect person to capture our special day was one of the most important wedding planning decisions I would make. Abigail was the first and only photographer I reached out to because as soon as we spoke I knew that she was the perfect fit for us. The photos on her website and instagram speak for themselves, and Abigail is enthusiastic and professional while being simultaneously laid back and easy going.

Abigail came up to Montreal to visit back in February to take some engagement photos in our home and she instantly made us feel at ease. While I am used to being on the other side of the camera, being photographed by Abigail truly felt like hanging out with a friend.

Our plans changed quite a few times as 2020 changed our 120 person event in Vermont in May to a 20 person event in the Hudson Valley in September. Making sure that Abigail would be available through all of the twists and turns became an absolute priority. Her availability became the driving factor in choosing a new date. She was so supportive and encouraging throughout all of the uncertainty. Her flexibility and kindness were refreshing and reassuring as we navigated pandemic wedding planning.

Working with Abigail felt so natural and I could not be happier with how all of our photos turned out. She is incredibly talented and find myself repeatedly scrolling through the gallery and getting lost in the magic of the day!