Clare + Joe | Edgewood Country Club, River Vale, NJ

Love stories are often depicted as perfect and flawless, but the truth is, the most beautiful tales are those that weather unexpected storms and emerge even stronger. Such is the case with Clare and Joe, a couple whose wedding day faced a surprise thunderstorm but thrived amidst the raindrops. Their summer wedding at the picturesque Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, New Jersey, was a celebration of their unbreakable bond and unyielding spirits of joy from this fantastic couple!

Nestled amid the lush landscapes of River Vale, Edgewood Country Club provided the ideal backdrop for Clare and Joe's wedding. The venue's elegant charm, with its manicured greens and sweeping golf course views, was a testament to the couple's classic yet vibrant taste. The serene surroundings offered the promise of a romantic day and many locations for photos throughout the property!

Mother Nature has a way of reminding us that we are not in control. On the day of Clare and Joe's wedding, there was a 0% chance of rain, but after the ceremony the skies darkened as a summer thunderstorm rolled in, threatening to disrupt their plans. However, this couple didn’t even sweat it for a moment!

Rather than allowing the weather to dampen their spirits, Clare and Joe embraced the unexpected turn of events with open arms and it allowed us to get some unique photos inside the gorgeous venue. Knowing how to pivot and go with the flow- is essential for being a wedding photographer. As it down-poured outside, the bridal party got to show off their inner Vanity Fair-meets-Vanderpump Rules modeling skills inside!

Thankfully the summer storm passed by as quickly as it had shown up! And the it left behind beautiful deep blue clouds that made a great backdrop for photos.

The reception that followed was nothing short of magical. The deep blues of the clouds matched the dreamy blues of the uplighting in the ballroom, as if they had planned it all out on purposes. Clare and Joe's wedding was a blend of classic elegance and fun, a true reflection of their personalities! The dance floor was alive with energy as the newlyweds and their guests broke out their best dance moves - it was the most FUN wedding I’ve been a part of in a while!

Photographer: @cassondremae_photography Warwick, NY
Venue: Edgewood Country Club, River Vale, New Jersey
Florals: New City Florist, New City, New jersey
Hair: Beauty Lounge by Alexa
Makeup: Monica C Beauty, Nyack, New York
Dress Designer: Morilee By Madeline Gardner
Dress Shop: Jaehee Bridal, Endglewood, New Jersery

★★★★★ REVIEW FROM THE COUPLE…

Cass is the best! Cass was very responsive leading up any time I reached out ahead of the wedding. On the day of, she brought a great energy, professionalism, and assistant to help take photos and bring some fun. The next day I ALREADY had a sneak peak of some amazing quality photos to immediately share with friends & family. Not too long after, I received over 1,000 amazing photos that captured so many special moments from throughout the day. These photos are so lovely, natural, and really highlight how beautiful our wedding was. She was one of the first vendors I booked because I loved Cass' style, and it was worth every penny!