This Love Is Ours


Lake George has a way of making everything feel magical, but on Rachel and Nick’s wedding day, it felt like it was shining just for them. The sun was warm, the sky was clear, and the lake sparkled in that easy, late summer kind of way. The weather couldn’t have been better: high 70s, not a single cloud, just pure August perfection. Boats drifted by throughout the day, from little speedboats to the iconic Minne-Ha-Ha and The Sacrament, and it felt like the whole lake was quietly celebrating right alongside them.

A morning full of excitement

Rachel started her morning in the bridal salon before moving to one of the castle suites with her girls. The room was full of laughter, little happy tears, and that kind of buzz you only feel on a wedding morning. Nick was nearby in a cabin with his guys, hanging out and getting ready with their son, Elliott, who brought such a sweet energy to the day.


Rachel put so much thought into her details, and it showed. Their invitation suite had Lake George sketched inside the envelopes, and she even had little cutouts of their pup tucked in with the florals. Everything felt so personal and meaningful.

An elegant white wedding gown with a long train sweeps across a patterned carpet in a sunlit room.
Sequence showing a piece of crumpled paper gradually unfolding and opening up against a light background.
Someone in a flowing white dress sits gracefully on an ornate rug in a sunlit room.
A bride in a white wedding dress sits on a patterned chair in a bright, sunlit room.
Wedding party wearing light blue bridesmaid dresses poses together on outdoor balcony with stone columns.
Wedding party in light blue bridesmaid dresses and white wedding gown pose on stone porch during outdoor celebration.
A bride in a white ballgown poses with a bouquet of blue and white flowers in a sunlit wooded forest setting.
Back view collage showing delicate white bow details on white dresses with curled hair styling.
Three elegant white and blue bridal bouquets with eucalyptus and delicate flowers against a soft natural background.
A duck stands near blooming white flowers on grassy shore with lake and mountains in the background.

Their lakeside “I do”

Rachel and Nick chose not to do a first look, which meant the first time they saw each other was when Rachel walked down the aisle. Their ceremony was right at the water’s edge, with ducks waddling nearby and boats gliding across the lake. Even the big tourist ships passed by in the distance, and somehow it just added to the magic instead of distracting from it.


And I HAVE to mention this: Rachel is a true Swiftie. Their wedding fell just a few days before Taylor and Travis announced their engagement, which made it feel like love stories were in the air everywhere you looked.

A set of outdoor wedding ceremony photos showing guests gathered on a lakeside dock with mountains in the background.
A scenic lakeside wedding ceremony with guests seated in white chairs overlooking blue waters and mountains.
A couple shares a romantic embrace during a scenic outdoor wedding photoshoot by a lake with mountains in the distance.
A happy couple celebrates at their outdoor lakeside wedding ceremony surrounded by guests and natural scenery.
Wedding couple and guests dance together on an elegant ballroom floor during an event celebration.
Newlyweds share romantic moments along the scenic lakeside with mountains and pine trees in the background.
Six connected images show wedding celebration candid moments with guests and newlyweds enjoying outdoor festivities.
Couple shares romantic moments on a wooden dock overlooking a serene lake at sunset.
A couple shares a romantic kiss on a lakeside wooden dock during their wedding photoshoot at sunset.
Ethereal bridal portrait series featuring a flowing white gown and lush bouquet with white roses and eucalyptus stems.
Black and white triptych photo series showing a romantic wedding couple sharing intimate moments on a wooden pier.
A romantic series of wedding photos showing intimate moments between newlyweds under a white veil during their photoshoot.
Wedding ceremony setup overlooking a scenic mountain lake with white chairs arranged on a grassy hilltop.

Golden hour magic

After the ceremony, we wandered down to the docks just as the sun was setting. The water was calm, the light was golden, and the mountains were glowing in the background. It gave Rachel and Nick a chance to slow down and just enjoy being together, soaking it all in before heading back to their guests. These were some of my favorite moments of the whole day.

A refreshing yellow cocktail served in a clear glass with straw on white background.
Romantic wedding photo with white floral arrangements as couple embraces outdoors in navy suit and white gown.
Close-up detail of blue floral embroidered wedding shoes peeking out under flowing white dress on grassy lawn.
A romantic black and white wedding photograph series showing tender moments between a couple on their special day.
A couple in wedding attire dances together on a sandy salt flat with mountains in the background at sunset.
A couple in wedding attire sits on grassy lawn next to tranquil water at sunset during outdoor reception.
Couple in wedding attire sitting together on wooden dock by tranquil lake at sunset.
A couple shares a romantic kiss on a wooden dock overlooking a serene lake at sunset.

A night to remember

Their reception was inside the ballroom with about 100 of their closest family and friends. The night was filled with heartfelt speeches, a dance floor that stayed full, and so many moments of laughter. It was one of those celebrations where you could just feel how loved they are.

Elegant ballroom with crystal chandeliers and white Chiavari chairs set up for a wedding reception.
Joyful wedding celebration with couple and guests cheering and raising their hands in an elegant venue.

A summer day we’ll never forget

From Elliott’s sweet presence to Rachel’s Swiftie heart, from the boats drifting by to the glow of golden hour on the docks, this day was everything a Lake George summer wedding should be. Simple, heartfelt, and completely about them.