It was the perfect day for a wedding. The perfect day to don a Vera Wang gown, gather up her coral charm peony bouquet, and meet her beloved beneath the gothic arches of the Branford Courtyard at Yale University. It was the perfect weather to stroll easily about the campus where they first met, to walk down the aisle to the chiming bells of Harkness Tower ringing in the start of their ceremony. The perfect time to promise forever beneath a beautifully crafted huppah, to accept the silver wine goblet as a symbol of their marriage vows. And the perfect evening to celebrate with family and friends who’d gathered from around the world to celebrate these two and the incredible commitment they’d just made to one another.

Dan & Liz, thank you. Thank you so much for trusting me to capture the most monumental day of your lives thus far, and for welcoming me in with such warmth. It was an honor and a joy to document your love, and your wedding day is one I’ll never forget! Mazel tov!

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Black tie New England wedding at Yale University- Abby Grace Photography

Black tie New England wedding at Yale University- Abby Grace Photography

Black tie New England wedding at Yale University- Abby Grace Photography

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Details-

Ceremony, cocktail & reception: Branford College Courtyard, Yale University
Bride’s gown: Vera Wang
Lace bolero: Custom, Vera Wang
Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Bridesmaid dresses: JCrew
Tuxedos: Plain Clothes Alabama
Florals: Fleur De Lys
Make-up: Jennie Fresa
Hair: Amanda Ripley
Music: World Premier Band
Catering: Yale Catering

Dan & Liz- a classic New England black tie affair at Yale University

June 19, 2014

  1. This entire wedding is gorgeous! Beautifully done, Abby!

  2. Beth T. says:

    Gorgeous, Abby! I love everything about this wedding!

  3. Lauren Swann says:

    Oh, Abby! This is definitely out of a fairytale! I’ve been anxiously waiting to see this wedding and it certainly did not disappoint!! One of my favorites of yours yet!! Xo!

  4. Urška Majer says:

    What a stunning wedding!

  5. Natalie says:

    Simply perfection!

  6. Lindsay says:

    Abby this is an absolute fairytale and you were the PERFECT photographer to document this day!

  7. Rebekah says:

    Wow, these are amazing! So many favorites: the shot w/ the bride w/ the older lady on her right who is just grinning up a storm is just too cute! I also really like the picture where the couple is walking in front of the camera but the bride is turning around to look at you w/ such a gorgeous smile. Great work, as always!

  8. Jean says:

    Oh my, what a gorgeous wedding this must have been! The photos are fantastic and you seemed to have captured all the beauty of the day. Wonderful blog!

  9. evangeline graham says:

    Lovely pictures of a lovely couple! All the photos were so beautiful! well done!

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