On Memorial Day Weekend, I hopped on a train heading north through the Hudson River Valley. As much as I adore the city, it’s nice to escape once in awhile and be reminded that small towns DO in fact exist!

Gilmara and Ofoe got married at The Rhinecliff, a gorgeous hotel right on the Hudson River in Rhinebeck. For portraits, we got to play on the train tracks and the waterfront right outside the hotel – in fact, the series of photos on the tracks were taken just seconds before a train came through! It was honking at us like crazy, but we had cleared the tracks well before it got too close to us :D Nothing like a little added adrenaline just before exchanging your wedding vows, right?

The ceremony took place outdoors, overlooking the river. The reception was set indoors and was more akin to a dance party. I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen guests tear up the dancefloor like they did at Gilmara and Ofoe’s wedding. It was an absolute BLAST to be a part of!