Ryan and Wilson’s Magical Garden Wedding at the Brooklyn River Café


Some wedding days just feel like magic — and Ryan and Wilson’s was exactly that. The light, the energy, the setting — it all came together in the most beautiful way for their Brooklyn River Café wedding.


We kicked things off in the garden at The River Café, tucked right under the Brooklyn Bridge. It’s one of those rare spots in NYC where nature and city views collide, and the soft golden light filtering through the trees made everything look straight out of a film. Ryan and Wilson shared some quiet moments together before the ceremony, helping each other get ready and taking it all in before the whirlwind of the day really began.


Their ceremony took place right under the trees, surrounded by their closest friends and family. The garden was glowing, and the lighting — not to be dramatic — was unreal. Warm, dreamy, and full of that perfect golden-hour haze. They exchanged vows with the city skyline peeking through the branches and sealed it with a kiss that had the whole crowd cheering.


Afterwards, everyone headed to the restaurant where the celebration really got going. The space was cozy and full of life, with incredible food, heartfelt toasts, and one of the most joyful dance floors we’ve seen in a while. The cake moment? Pure joy. The dance floor? Electric — especially when grandpa jumped in.


Ryan and Wilson’s wedding was full of laughter, emotion, and love that you could feel in every corner. We left that night feeling so lucky to have been part of it and are still swooning over that ceremony lighting.


Scroll through the gallery for more from their unforgettable Brooklyn wedding.

The River Cafe ornate blue sign on a decorative iron post surrounded by lush green trees in Brooklyn.
Young ring bearer in black tuxedo smiles at wedding with other children in formal attire on cobblestone.
Two grooms in black tuxedos share a joyful moment on a cobblestone path in a lush garden setting.
Two grooms in matching black tuxedos laugh together on a cobblestone courtyard surrounded by green trees.
Close-up of two grooms in black suits holding each other during their wedding day.
Two grooms in black tuxedos clink cocktail glasses during wedding reception in black and white photo.
Two grooms in black tuxedos walk together along a tree-lined path on their wedding day.
Two grooms in black tuxedos and bow ties walk together holding drinks at their wedding.
Two grooms in matching black tuxedos share a kiss on stone steps surrounded by lush greenery.
Two grooms in black tuxedos sit closely on garden steps surrounded by blooming roses and lush greenery.
Close-up of two grooms in black tuxedos sitting together, hands intertwined on steps at their wedding.
Two grooms in black tuxedos share an intimate moment sitting on steps in a black and white wedding photo.
Two grooms in black tuxedos share a tender kiss while seated on a wooden bench in a garden.
Two grooms in black tuxedos share a tender kiss on a wooden bench surrounded by lush garden greenery.
Groom in black tuxedo laughs as partner adjusts his bow tie while seated on a wooden garden bench.
Two grooms in black tuxedos hold hands and smile while walking through a garden on their wedding day.
Two grooms in black tuxedos share a kiss on a brick pathway surrounded by lush greenery at their outdoor wedding.
Two grooms in black tuxedos hold hands and gaze at each other lovingly outdoors on their wedding day.
Smiling groom in black tuxedo with bow tie stands outdoors in a green garden at his wedding.
Elegant groom in a classic black tuxedo with bow tie stands confidently in a lush garden setting.

Vendors


Venue, Catering, and Cake: The River Café

Florals: Blooms By April

Ryan's Tuxedo: Cavali

Wilson's Tuxedo: Ralph Lauren

DJ: Jasper Stapleton

Photography & Cinematography: Gui Benites & Joe Freyta of 98 Wedding Co.
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