Rule of Thirds Wedding: Stephanie and Nick

May 26

Bride and groom laugh together while leaning on a vintage yellow taxi

Stephanie and Nick love a dinner party and a shared meal. In the early days of their relationship they spent a ton of time wandering around their neighborhood of Stuytown, to bars, coffee shops, and becoming regulars at their favorite Union Square Cafe. They wanted their wedding at Rule of Thirds to encompass the feeling of the best dinner party with all the people they love.

The day kicked off with Stephanie and Nick getting ready with just their immediate families at the Hoxton Williamsburg Hotel. It was an intimate and calm morning and a lovely way to kick off the day. After they did their first look, we walked together to Bushwick Inlet Park to take in city views and take photos. Then a vintage yellow taxi picked us up to make our way to meet their families at Rule of Thirds.

A dear friend officiated the ceremony and Stephanie and Nick exchanged personal vows that brought a lot of smiles and happy tears from their loved ones. Like the whole wedding day, you couldn’t help but be drawn into the sweet, caring relationship that these two have together.

To help guests mingle and talk and meet one another, the couple decided on multiple food stations around the room for dinner, with long, candlelit tables with simple, small florals to encourage more conversation around the meal. It felt luxurious and intimate, even with a guest count of 110. Rule of Thirds created an amazing spread of noodles and rolls and carving stations, making the buffet style feel completely luxurious.

Moving into the reception, Stephanie did a choreographed dance with her father. Then Stephanie and Nick wowed their guests with a choreographed dance of their own that was so sweet and fun. After cutting their cake made by another dear friend, the two hit the dance floor with almost the whole party getting in on the action. The whole day was infused with joy and love, and I adored capturing Stephanie and Nick’s smiles all day long.

Wedding invitation. Groom getting dressed with family

Woman looks into make-up mirror while getting ready for wedding

Bride gets dressed for wedding with mom and sister

Couple does first look on wedding day in Williamsburg Brooklyn

Man in black suit kisses woman in blush wedding dress on the cheek

Woman in wedding dress swishes skirt. Man in suit buttons jacket.

Couple walks across the street in Williamsburg Brooklyn on the way to the park on their wedding day

Couple poses in front of the NYC skyline on their wedding day

Groom takes the hand of his bride in front of the NYC skyline

Couple in wedding attire gets into vintage NYC cab

Couple in wedding attire poses with their families in front of a vintage NYC cab

Ceremony details for a wedding at Rule of Thirds in Brooklyn

Couple walks back up the aisle after their ceremony at Rule of Thirds Brooklyn

Reception decor and candles for a wedding at Rule of Thirds Brooklyn

Couple listens to toasts at wedding at Rule of Thirds

couple hangs out with their friends at wedding at Rule of Thirds

Details of a meal at a wedding at Rule of Thirds

Guests enjoying the meal at a wedding at Rule of Thirds

Couple sneaks a kiss during dinner at their wedding at Rule of Thirds

Guests dancing at wedding at Rule of Thirds

couple looks at each other and kisses each other after cutting their wedding cake

guests dancing at a wedding at Rule of Thirds

A few details about Rule of Thirds Weddings:

What is the capacity for a wedding at Rule of Thirds?

The capacity for a ceremony and a reception with a seated meal and dance floor at Rule of Thirds is 250 guests.

Should I hire a planner/coordinator for a wedding at Rule of Thirds?

You should hire a planner or coordinator for a wedding at Rule of Thirds. Because the rooms will likely need to be flipped between ceremony and reception and there are a lot of logistics to the space, a coordinator will help navigate all of these tasks so you can enjoy the event.

What is included in a wedding at Rule of Thirds?

A wedding at Rule of Thirds includes in-house catering and bars. There is also an included dressing suite, though you will not be able to do your full prep here. There are options to add on items like a sake tasting, hand roll station, or raw bar for your guests.

What is the vibe and decor like at Rule of Thirds?

Rule of Thirds is a restaurant space in Williamsburg Brooklyn. It has a clean, light industrial feel with concrete floors and light wood walls and lots of windows and skylights. There are 2 large rooms, a covered back patio space, and an intimate tasting room.