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Jess and Brody’s Otesaga Wedding took place on the most beautiful June day. Family and friends surrounded them from near and far and they proved to be the happiest couple on the planet celebrating their wedding.
You were probably there, and you experienced it. In that case you know how amazing these two are and how fun the party was that they threw. There was an tangible energy in the air before the ceremony, and a few nerves that come with planning any wedding. After they exited the church and hopped on the trolley back to the Otesaga it was if the skies cleared and the sun shone the rest of the night. That’s not too unlike the forecast, in fact. Finally saying “I do” is so rewarding.
![Wedding invitation for Otesaga Wedding | Mary Dougherty](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty02.jpg)
Planning : Amanda’s Errands and Events | Florist : A Rose is a Rose | Makeup : Brianna Horton | Hair : Billy Buchanan | DJ : Intra-State Entertainment | Video : Live Oak | Dress : Pronovias | Dress Shop : Garnish Boutique
![Outside View of the Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown, NY](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty03.jpg)
Getting Married at the Otesaga Hotel
I’ve been looking forward to this day for a long time. Yes, I go to a lot of weddings but in the last 3 years I have limited how many I take on. This means I invest so much more in the people I work with, and for Jess and Brody that started with an amazing set of engagement photos in the West Village.
![Bride and Maid of Honor at Otesaga](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty04.jpg)
![Bride popping Champagne open on porch of Otesaga | Mary Dougherty](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty05.jpg)
Before the Ceremony
I get started on a wedding day photographing both the details and candid moments that unfold. In order to do this, I tell couples to plan for a hour and a half of time. If you are wedding planning, grab this guide to an 8 hour wedding day to get started on your schedule.
![back of black lace bridesmaid dress and white lace wedding dress | Mary Dougherty](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty06.jpg)
![bride hands with vintage heirloom ring | Mary Dougherty](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty07.jpg)
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![bridesmaids and bride holding balloons celebrating on porch at Otesaga Hotel | Mary Dougherty](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty11.jpg)
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Jess wore the most stunning Pronovias gown, with a lace topper for the ceremony. Customizing your look for different parts of the day is a great way to add variety and she found her dress at Garnish Boutique in Baltimore.
![bridesmaids looking at bride dressed and happy to start the day](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty13-875x583.jpg)
![bride and mom putting on vintage heirloom ring | Mary Dougherty black and white image](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty14.jpg)
![bride looking over shoulder getting lace topper buttoned up](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty17.jpg)
![mom happy crying seeing bride / daughter dressed on her wedding day | Mary Dougherty](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty18.jpg)
![Bride in Pronovias gown](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty19.jpg)
![bride hugging dad after dad first look on wedding day | Mary Dougherty bw fine art film photographer](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty21.jpg)
Dad First Look
Seeing her dad for the first time was such a special moment. A first look is something many people choose to include, with a parent or a fiancé and it is always so meaningful.
![bride hugging dad after dad first look on wedding day | Mary Dougherty bw fine art film photographer](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty22.jpg)
![bride hugging dad after dad first look on wedding day](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty23.jpg)
![bride dressed in lace with veil at the Otesaga resort hotel in Cooperstown | Mary Dougherty](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty20.jpg)
![bride walking to trolley at Otesaga | Mary Dougherty](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty25.jpg)
Wedding Ceremony at St. Mary’s
The ceremony took place at St. Mary’s Church in Cooperstown, New York. In this beautiful space a meaningful service was done by Brody’s childhood friend.
![groom at St. Mary's Church watching bride walk down the aisle](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty26.jpg)
![Presenting the bride](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty27.jpg)
![St. Mary's Church Cooperstown New York | Mary Dougherty](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty28.jpg)
![Wedding Ceremony St. Mary's Church Cooperstown New York | Mary Dougherty](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty29.jpg)
![Cooperstown New York Wedding at St. Mary's Church](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty30.jpg)
![Wedding Kiss St. Mary's Church Cooperstown New York | Mary Dougherty](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty31.jpg)
![exiting church with guests waiting at Cooperstown Wedding](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty32.jpg)
![church exit outside St. Mary's Cooperstown New York | Mary Dougherty](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty33.jpg)
![Trolley for bridal party wedding day in Cooperstown New York | Mary Dougherty](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty34.jpg)
Back to Otesaga
Just Married! After getting on the trolley we headed to the Otesaga for all photos. It was gorgeous out and the perfect location to capture many memories. I love that Jess and Brody can come back to the Otesaga Resort Hotel to visit and remember their day.
![bride and groom at Otesaga Resort Hotel Cooperstown New York | Mary Dougherty](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty36.jpg)
![Otesaga Hotel Wedding Cooperstown New York | Mary Dougherty](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty35.jpg)
![Wedding in Cooperstown New York shot by Mary Dougherty](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty38.jpg)
![Wedding party on the grounds of the Otesaga Hotel](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty37.jpg)
![Groomsmen at Otesaga Resort Hotel](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty39.jpg)
![Bridesmaids Otesaga Resort Hotel Wedding Cooperstown New York | Mary Dougherty](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty40.jpg)
The bridesmaids wore black and I am in love with this look! So classic.
![Otesaga Hotel Wedding Photos](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty41.jpg)
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![Bride and Groom kiss](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty43.jpg)
![Bridesmaids in black](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty44.jpg)
![Wedding Venues in Cooperstown, NY](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty45.jpg)
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![Walking the grounds at Otesaga](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty48.jpg)
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![Bride and Groom in front of Lake Otsego](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty50.jpg)
![Grand staircase at Otesaga](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty51.jpg)
![Otsego Lake Wedding Photos](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty52.jpg)
![Otesaga Wedding in Cooperstown New York](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty53.jpg)
![Bride and Groom walking down staircase](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty54.jpg)
![Jess and Brody - Cooperstown Wedding](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty55.jpg)
Jess and Brody, you are two stunning and wonderful people!!
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Reception in the Otesaga Ballroom
![Otesaga Ballroom wedding reception](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty58.jpg)
![Otesaga Ballroom reception photos](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty59.jpg)
![Wedding cake](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty60.jpg)
![Otesaga Wedding Cooperstown New York | Mary Dougherty](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty61.jpg)
![Wedding Receptions in Cooperstown New York](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty62.jpg)
![First Dance Otesaga Ballroom](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty63.jpg)
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![Cutting the cake](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty71.jpg)
Inside the reception, the party started right away and fun was had by everyone. I was impressed with how quickly the dance floor filled up and loved every minute of this wedding day – I hope you did too!
![Otesaga Wedding Cooperstown New York](https://marydougherty.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/otesaga-wedding-cooperstown-mary-dougherty70.jpg)