Civil Weddings in New York by Elena Henry

Weddings at the NYC City Hall
 The  NYC Marriage Bureau got a $12.3 million makeover in 2009 hoping to attract more brides and grooms from all over the world and turn Manhattan into a top marriage destination and its has been a success.

I have done many civil weddings and hoping to do more every year.

The following couple are from England and they were so much fun.  They found me in Craigslist and loved my work right away. They  did hire me directly from London  making payments through my pay-pal account.



Manhattan Office
Hours: 8:30 am to 3:45 pm, Monday through Friday
141 Worth Street
New York, NY 10013
Subway: Brooklyn Bridge Station on the 4, 5, & 6 lines; Park Place Station on the 2 & 3 lines; City Hall Station on the N & R lines; Chambers Street Station on the A & C lines

If you need more information about civil weddings in NYC please visit the following link

http://www.cityclerk.nyc.gov/html/marriage/marriage_bureau.shtml

Keanna and Ken's Wedding at the Chateau Briand Long Island

Congratulations to Keanna and Ken. They had a beautiful church ceremony in Brooklyn and a  super fun reception in Long island.

 Photographer and Videographer
Elena Henry
Jonathan Henry
www.elenahenry.com
646-296-0172

732-866-7981


 Location:
 CHATEAU BRIAND WEDDING VENUE

http://www.chateaubriandcaterers.com/
Chateau Briand Caterers • 440 Old Country Road • Carle Place, NY 11514 • 516.334.6125
Fax: 516.334.3780 • chateaubriand@scottobrothers.com

Boudoir couture by Elena Henry

Beauty has not size , color and/or religion......We are all beautiful

Vale Baute Photoshoot

Growing up is not easy and then you want to be a model,  an actress.a dancer...etc But Vale wants to be a Photographer ( besides a doctor) and she is learning already. 

Meanwhile she is learning how to pose in order to show future bride clients to a better photography on their wedding day...

Kulsum's -Sangeet and Mehandi/Mehndi Ceremonies June 24th

 Kulsums' Sangeet and Mehandi/Mehndi Ceremonies were held in Allentown PA and I have the privilege to be there photographing and filming such important moment for her and her family. 

Please read below for the meaning of these amazing ceremonies which i founded in the internet for better description:

Sangeet : 

Besides the festivity and frolic that mark the days leading up to the wedding, the families of the prospective bride and groom hold a special sangeet (singing) session. Friends and close family members are invited and traditional wedding songs are sung. Sometimes professional dholwalis (female musicians who play the traditional drum) are invited for a special touch. Both the sides exchange gifts and sweets.

Mehandi :

It is mandatory for the bride-to-be to have henna on her hands and feet. The henna is sent by the future mother-in-law of the bride-to-be. A relative, friend or a professional mehandiwali (henna artist) applies henna for the bride-to-be. The ritual is marked by festivity. The girl friends and close female relatives of the bride-to-be sing and dance joyously while the mehandi is being applied to her. The henna is usually left on overnight so that it leaves behind a rich dark hue. After the application ceremony, delicious snacks and meals are served to all present.