Groom kissing bride on top of old NYC taxicab before a Ravel Hotel Penthouse wedding
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Beautiful Views from a Ravel Hotel Penthouse Wedding

ByKelly Williams, Photographer

It’s been a very busy June, so I’ve been away from the computer, but I am back and happy to present the Ravel Hotel Penthouse wedding of Courtney and Warren.  They were married on May 19th at the lovely church of St. Joseph’s in Astoria.  Their reception was held high atop the Ravel Hotel in Long Island City.  The stunning views of the NYC skyline from the Penthouse were spectacular, and I can’t recommend this location highly enough as a venue — great food and great service from their staff as well.

Wedding cake with Queensborough Bridge in background for a Ravel Hotel Penthouse weddingCourtney put together the entire wedding herself, and she did a fantastic job!  Two unique aspects to her wedding were her precious cake toppers (which included a banner with their last name) and a photo booth.  The photo booth (provided by Classic Photo Booth) was a great source of fun entertainment for guests, and gave Courtney and Warren a unique scrapbook memento.

And speaking of photos, Courtney and Warren both wanted to incorporate a bit of old school New York into their big day.  To do so, they called up Film Cars and hired an original Checkered Cab to take them from the church to the reception.  Peter, our driver, could not have been more accommodating and as a result we got some fantastic photos of Courtney and Warren with the car.  Enjoy the pics!

By the way, make sure you check out Courtney and Warren’s Coney Island engagement photos to see where their love story began.

Vendors

Ceremony venue: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Astoria

Reception venue: The Penthouse, Ravel Hotel in Long Island City

Photo booth: Classic Photo Booth

Taxi cab: Film Cars

If you would like to see more images from my wedding photojournalism portfolio, then please visit my website — KellyWilliamsPhotographer.com

Bride getting hair done before a Ravel Hotel Penthouse wedding Guest sitting in front of window with Queensborough Bridge in background Bride getting makeup done while talking on cell phoneBride looking at her hair in the mirror before a Ravel Hotel Penthouse wedding Bride taking a drink of gin from a small bottle before a Ravel Hotel Penthouse weddingPortrait of a bride looking out window before her a Ravel Hotel Penthouse weddingClose up of woman holding little ring bearer's face Priest giving instruction to little ring bearer Interior of St. Joseph's Church in Astoria, Queens Speaker during St. Joseph's Church wedding ceremony Groom brushing tear from bride's cheek in a Ravel Hotel Penthouse weddingGroom shaking hands with family members in St. Joseph's Church Bride and groom holding hands at altarLittle ring bearer asleep in pew during wedding ceremony Bride and groom leaving St. Joseph's Church and guests throwing rose petals Guests throwing rose petals at bride and groom after wedding ceremonyBride wearing veil and bouquet after a Ravel Hotel Penthouse wedding Driver writing 'just married' on old NYC taxicab Bride and groom in back of taxicab after a Ravel Hotel Penthouse wedding Reflection in taxicab rearview mirror of bride and groomGroom kissing bride's hand after a Ravel Hotel Penthouse weddingBride and groom hugging in Gantry Plaza State Park during a Ravel Hotel Penthouse weddingBride and groom kissing with long shadow in Gantry Plaza State ParkBride and groom in Gantry Plaza State Park before a Ravel Hotel Penthouse weddingFlower centerpiece and table number with NYC postcard at a Ravel Hotel Penthouse weddingGuest favor of seeds in the shape of a heart at a Ravel Hotel Penthouse weddingBride and groom during first dance at a Ravel Hotel Penthouse weddingBride and groom during first dance at a Ravel Hotel Penthouse weddingBride and groom during first dance at a Ravel Hotel Penthouse weddingFather-daughter dance at a Ravel Hotel Penthouse weddingMother-son dance at a Ravel Hotel Penthouse weddingBride and guest high-fiving at a Ravel Hotel Penthouse weddingGuest hugging bride at a Ravel Hotel Penthouse weddingBride holding little girl at a Ravel Hotel Penthouse weddingBride and groom at sweetheart table with Long Island City smoke stacks in background at a Ravel Hotel Penthouse weddingTwo female guests talking at a Ravel Hotel Penthouse weddingGuests talking with bride at a Ravel Hotel Penthouse weddingGuests cheering with glasses at a Ravel Hotel Penthouse weddingGroom watching as two guests kiss bride on both cheeksGroom giving speech at night during a Ravel Hotel Penthouse weddingBride and groom kissing with Queensborough Bridge in the background at a Ravel Hotel Penthouse weddingBride and groom wearing silly hats in a photo booth at a Ravel Hotel Penthouse wedding

Hi! My name is Kelly Williams, and I am a San Antonio wedding and family photographer. I love telling the story of someone’s love, life, and happiness in one frame.

I proudly call San Antonio home, but I have lived in NYC for the past 21 years.

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