A Classic Rochester, NY Wedding the Strathallan and Chapel Hill

George Eastman House wedding photos | Rochester, NY Wedding Photographer | Megan Rei Photography

I cannot get over how perfect Kathleen and Aaron’s wedding was. Happiness was just radiating out of these two the entire day! Their ceremony was at the gorgeous Chapel Hill and their reception was just down the street at The Strathallan. They celebrated with an amazing group of family and friends who totally know how to crush it on the dance floor (scroll to the bottom for the dancing pictures)!

Kathleen and I have known each other since high school, and I’m so glad we re-connected for her wedding. It worked out perfectly that we now live in the DC area - where we did their engagement session this fall - and were able to head back to our hometown in Rochester for the wedding. We were both runners back in the day (not so much anymore haha), and I loved getting to spend time with some of our old teammates who I haven’t seen in years!

Wedding dress at The Strathallan | Rochester, NY

Bridal shoes | The Strathallan wedding photography

Bridal details - earrings and heels | Western New York Wedding Photographer

Wedding rings and engagement ring | Rochester, New York Wedding Photographer | Megan Rei Photography

I’m a little bit biased, but photographing red hair is the best :)

Bride getting ready for her wedding day at The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa | Rochester, NY

Bridal hair by April Sunshine | Megan Rei Photography | Rochester Wedding Photographer

I loved these hair pieces that Kathleen chose. They were such a perfect accent!

Bridal hair by April Sunshine | Megan Rei Photography | Rochester Wedding Hairstylist

Bridesmaids getting ready | Rochester, NY Documentary Wedding Photographer

The bridesmaids were hard at work steaming the veil and all the dresses!

Brides steaming the veil | The Strathallan Rochester Hotel

Putting on the wedding dress | Candid wedding photographer | Megan Rei Photography

Bride putting on her wedding dress | Photojournalistic wedding photography in Rochester, NY | Megan Rei Photography

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So fierce!

Bride looking in the mirror while getting ready for the wedding day | Documentary Rochester Wedding Photography

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Groom getting ready for the wedding day | Strathallan Wedding

Groom looking in the mirror | Rochester Wedding Photography

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Groom and groomsmen posing for the wedding guests in the lobby of the Strathallan | Rochester, NY Documentary Wedding Photographer | Megan Rei Photography

A rainy morning/early afternoon cleared up just in time to head over from the Strathallan to their ceremony. I had all my umbrellas ready just in case, but thankfully we didn't need them!

In the bridal suite at Chapel Hill | Rochester, NY Wedding

Documentary Wedding Photography | Chapel Hill Wedding in Rochester, New York | Megan Rei Photography | Makeup by Jessica Marie | Hair by April Sunshine

Bride and mother of the bride getting ready in the bridal suite | Chapel Hill on Prince Street, Rochester, NY

This bridal suite area at Chapel Hill was a great spot to get some last minute getting ready photos.

Bride and bridesmaids getting ready at Chapel Hill | Rochester, NY Candid Wedding Photography

Chapel Hill is such a beautiful place to get married! It looks like a church that belongs in Europe instead of Western New York.

Wedding ceremony view at Chapel Hill | Rochester, New York Wedding Venue | Megan Rei Photography

Groom watching his bride come down the aisle | Photojournalistic Wedding Photography in Rochester, NY

Bride and her father walking down the aisle | Chapel Hill Wedding Venue in Rochester

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So the unity candle part of the ceremony didn't quite go as planned. That darn candle would not light! Luckily Aaron was resourceful - he picked up a nearby (already lit) votive and just placed it on top. Problem solved!

Wedding guests watching the ceremony at Chapel Hill | Candid Wedding Photographer | Megan Rei Photography

Kathleen and Aaron decided to do their formal portraits at the nearby George Eastman House, and it's got to be one of my favorite locations I've ever photographed! These gardens and arches are the perfect backdrop for wedding photos.

Wedding party photos at George Eastman House | Rochester Wedding Photographer | Megan Rei Photography

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These faces are the best!

I love this color combo with the navy and fuchsia for the bridesmaids.

Bridesmaids in front of the arches at the George Eastman Gardens | Upstate New York Wedding Photography

Wedding bouquets from Wegmans | Wedding Details | Megan Rei Photography

Bridal party at George Eastman Museum | Documentary Rochester Wedding Photographer | Megan Rei Photography

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Groom and groomsmen goofing around after the wedding | George Eastman Wedding Photos

Sweet photo of groom and his mom | Documentary Wedding Photographer in Rochester, NY | Megan Rei Photography

I can't get over how cute these two are together. The way they look at each other is everything.

Bride and groom at George Eastman House | Best Wedding Photography Locations in Rochester, NY | Megan Rei Photography

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Groom giving bride a kiss at George Eastman Museum | Best Places for Wedding Photos in Rochester, NY | Megan Rei Photography

Bride and groom with George Eastman Mansion backdrop | Rochester Wedding Photography

Bride and groom walking through the George Eastman Gardens | Best Rochester Wedding Photography | Megan Rei Photography

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Pretty sure these guys could have second careers as models.

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Bridal Portrait in the George Eastman Gardens | Beautiful Wedding Photography Locations in Rochester, New York | Dress from Ellie's Bridal Boutique in Alexandria, VA

Wedding balloons at the sweetheart table | The Strathallan Wedding Photos | Megan Rei Photography

Wedding cakes by Scratch Bakeshop in Rochester, NY | Strathallan Weddings

Scratch Bakeshop Wedding Cake | The Strathallan | Rochester, NY Wedding Photographer

Bride and groom reception entrance at The Strathallan

Bride and Groom First Dance | Strathallan Wedding Photography

First dance as husband and wife | Candid Rochester Wedding Photographer

Wedding toast from Maid of Honor | The Strathallan, Rochester, NY | Documentary Wedding Photograper | Megan Rei Photography

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Oh man, the tears were flowing during the maid of honor toast. It was so sweet!

Tears during a sentimental wedding toast | Best Rochester, NY Documentary Photographers | The Strathallan

I'm gonna go ahead and say that the best wedding planning decision Kathleen made was to buy all of these balloons. Cute decor that can double as photo props are always a good idea.