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Dining like royalty in Brooklyn

There are a few things I won’t think twice about spending exorbitant amounts of money on (i.e. photography equipment, traveling) – but eating out is not one of them. On the rare occasions where I DO go out to eat, I typically only order an entree – and an inexpensive one at that.

But the lovely thing about NYC is that sure, you can go out and spend a fortune on a meal – but you can also just as easily eat on the cheap. And once in awhile, you can even combine extravagance with affordability, such as during Restaurant Week. Or, in this case, during Dine In Brooklyn week. A $20 three-course lunch at a restaurant right on the Brooklyn waterfront, where there are doormen, complimentary fresh bread, and sweeping views of the bridges? Sign me up, and fast!

So Lauren and I ate like queens on the most beautiful day of the year thusfar. I had salad, penne alla vodka, chocolate cake, and a mimosa, and it was nothing short of glorious. Giando on the Water is such a beautiful venue too, and they host events. Oh how I’d love to shoot weddings here!

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Springtime in Dumbo, Central Park, and the Upper East Side

Last weekend was the first spring-like weekend of the year, so in true Lindsay fashion it was spent primarily outdoors. On Saturday, I oh-so-stupidly biked about 10 miles around Brooklyn after my morning ‘total body conditioning’ class. The whole point of the class is to overload your muscles so you can’t even complete the reps, basically breaking them down and making them hurt. You’re not supposed to lift weights for the following two days as the muscles are repairing themselves (and in theory, getting stronger). But I figured some cardio work would be ok afterwards. As I often do, I overestimated my comfort level for all this physical activity and arrived home absolutely exhausted that evening. And sore – oh so sore. My poor legs!

The next day I was sore all over, which I thought was strange since I’d only really overworked my legs the day before. But it was so nice out that I couldn’t resist a frolic through Central Park. The whole time I felt like I was forcing myself to wander around while my back ached and all I really wanted to do was lay down. But I NEVER want to lay down! I never want to sit and relax – I’m the girl who always has to keep busy. And honest to god, I’ve never had a single problem with my back (which I am SO so thankful for), so this was all pretty weird.

And then I spent the next 3 days bed-ridden and unable to function. I don’t know what happened, but I went through a whole gamut of non cold-like symptoms in a span of about 24 hours. The kind that really knock you down and prevent you from doing ANYTHING, really. And for someone like me, that is pure torture. Not only was I unable to lift my head for 3 days, but I also missed *2* live tv show tapings and 3 glorious sunny 60-degree days. If that’s not FML-worthy, I don’t know what is!

But anyway, at least I was able to enjoy the weekend before my body decided to take the next 3 days off from life. On Saturday I did some shooting around my favorite wedding venue (Bubby’s), and on Sunday I snapped some shots around Central Park and the Upper East Side:

Bubby’s Wedding Party & Open House

I had the pleasure of attending a wedding open house at Bubby’s this week. For those who aren’t savvy, Bubby’s is a restaurant and event space in the most fantastic NYC location, nestled between the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges on the Brooklyn side in Dumbo (though they have a Manhattan location too). I can’t imagine a better view at a wedding reception, nor a better area for outdoor wedding shoots. Seriously, look at this view of the Brooklyn Bridge:

Bubby’s also knows how to put on a great event! They set up tables around both floors and selected some of Brooklyn’s most talented wedding vendors to come and display their work. It was so inspiring to talk to them all and see their fantastic products. Check them out!:

Artesanal Sweets | Natascha had the most beautiful cupcake display I’ve ever seen! I must have taken at least 100 photos of her table. Her PB&J cupcakes are to die for! And her cookies are decorated with edible glitter!

Bona Angela Design | table runners, hanging lanterns, vases, and votives

Root Stock & Quade | plants, flowers, gardens

This is the view of the Manhattan Bridge from Bubby’s:

Fine & Raw | their mission is to “save the world through silliness and chocolate” – raw chocolate, that is!

NY Ceremony Music | a cello and guitar duo

Four Strokes of Brooklyn | Michelle makes gorgeous invitations, save the date cards, place cards, seating charts, and other paper designs for events.

Our Ketubah | Elyse creates “custom-designed, hand-painted artwork and limited-edition prints for marriage contracts, wedding vows, and other special day commemoratives”.

EmersonMade | They believe in “celebrating the uniqueness of the individual, the joy of being alive and all the smallness that makes up the Big Beautiful” and make hand dyed/stitched accessories such as flowers to wear at weddings.

Lion in the Sun | specializes in invitations

Brooklyn Rehab | Alyssa had the cutest display of crafts based on a four-season theme. She’s all about taking old, vintage, abandoned and found objects and giving new life and meaning to them. It definitely makes for some super creative wedding decorations!

Dining like royalty in Brooklyn

Springtime in Dumbo, Central Park, and the Upper East Side

Bubby’s Wedding Party & Open House

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