Gillian and George’s Cherry Blossom Clad Wedding at The Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Gillian and George’s wedding felt like stepping into a dream. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden was showing off that day, with cherry blossoms in full bloom and the whole space buzzing with springtime magic. We couldn’t have asked for a more stunning backdrop to photograph their celebration.
The day started at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge where Gillian was getting ready. The vibe was calm and elegant, and she looked incredible in her dress — timeless and classic with a modern twist. Her whole look was so effortlessly chic, and the energy in the room was full of love and excitement.
They shared their first look out in DUMBO with the bridge and skyline behind them. It was such a sweet moment and a perfect contrast to the soft, romantic garden setting that followed. From there, we made our way to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden just in time to catch the cherry blossoms at peak bloom. Honestly, it looked like a dream.
The ceremony was held inside the iconic glass Palm House. Surrounded by soft florals and natural light pouring in, the whole scene felt intimate and warm. Their vows were heartfelt and sweet, and their kiss under the floral arch made everyone tear up a little.
As the sun began to set, guests moved inside for the reception. The Palm House was glowing with candlelight and white florals, and everything felt so polished and efforless. Later in the night, Gillian changed into the cutest little white dress for dancing, and the two of them lit up the floor together.
This wedding had all the right energy, romantic, stylish, and full of joy. We had the best time capturing every second of it and are still dreaming about those cherry blossom shots.
A few words from the couple...
"We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Ninety Eight Wedding Co.! From our first virtual meeting, to our engagement shoot in the West Village, to our Rehearsal Dinner in DUMBO, and (finally!) to our wedding at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, Gui and Joe captured every moment beautifully! Their photos are stunning - romantic, timeless, and full of life. Gui and Joe are both incredibly kind, warm, and skillful professionals. They bring their expertise while also making you feel totally at ease. Our entire wedding party and families thought the same - we got so much feedback that everyone was having fun and felt so comfortable with Gui and Joe. And the photos turned out better than we could have ever expected - we continue to get more and more compliments that they look like something out of a fashion magazine. We will treasure these photos and our experience with Ninety Eight Wedding forever. We absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for the perfect photographer".
- A 5-Star Review from Gillian and George left on 5/4/2025
Vendors
Venue: Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Florist: Fleur Du Mois
Planner: Taylored Events & Co.
Cake: BBG/Union Square Events
Makeup: Willow House Beauty
Catering: BBG/Union Square Events
Wedding Dress: Amsale
After Party Dress: Sachin & Babi
Tuxedo & After Party Blazer: Enzo Custom
Band: Cafe Wha
Invitations: Chatham & Caron
Save the Dates, Programs, Day of: Creativity by Tiana
Chargers, Cloth Napkins, Tablecloths: Broadway Party Rentals
Photography & Cinematography: Gui Benites & Joe Freyta of 98 Wedding Co.