Epic Liberty House Wedding Photos | Jersey City Wedding Photographer | Yani + Divinity

Yani + Divinity’s EPIC Liberty House wedding was simply amazing. I’ve photographed at Liberty House a lot over the years but they transformed the spaces into something that was one of a kind.

A common question that is asked of most couples is “how did you meet?” For Yani + Divi, it involves Beyoncé. They met while both were a part of the Beyoncé Experience, Beyoncé’s third concert tour – with Yani as a dancer and Divinity as the musical director of her all-female band. While on tour around the world, Japan had a special place in the couple’s heart and they incorporated origami in many of their details – from the invitation, to the place cards to the cake.

Yani + Divinity had the most perfect May weather with blue skies and clear views of the NYC skyline. They got ready at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City and had their first look against the city skyline. We continued with portraits at Liberty State park, including the very nice security guard who gave us 2 very long minutes to shoot inside the historic Train Terminal building even though it was supposed to be closing.

The morning of the wedding, Divinity woke up without a voice. But she was determined to find a way to say her vows (which she did after resting her voice all morning) and also surprising Yani with a mini performance during the reception.

Together for 12 years and they marked their union in the most beautiful and unique-to-them ways that made the day personal and special.

Congratulations!

 

 

Venue: Liberty House Restaurant

Planners: Two Kindred Event Planners

Florist: Bride & Blossom

Lighting: Pegasus Productions

Strings: Sterling Strings

DJ: Amore Querida

Band: Ivan Llanes

Dress Store: SPINA bride

Dress Designers: Lee Petra Grebenau

Divinity’s Shoes: Nicholas Kirkwood

Yani’s Shoes: Sophia Webster

Divinity’s makeup: Aced Faces

Divinity’s hair: Tar Baby Hair Design

Yani’s makeup: Kat Nejat Thompson

Yani’s hair: Lindsay Block Style

Cake: Palermo’s Bakery

Donuts: Off the Wall Donuts

2^nd Photographer: Laura DeSantis-Olsson

 

Engagement session