The Hive Event Collective is a group of friends and professionals in their given fields who share a common interest in collaborating with other local talents. Focusing on boutique-sized celebrations with an artisanal feel, Hive offers clients locally sourced, environmentally conscious options whenever possible. As devotees of the Hudson Valley, they share rare finds, unique to this area, with their clients.
Kelly Merchant’s Wedding Inspiration: I really wanted to do a wedding that would show our potential clients the kind of wedding we can produce with our hive members. My inspiration always starts with the people I am photographing. Luis and Aemen are herbalists who own Pinecone Apothecary. They are sensitive dreamers and artists with a great respect for the land and tribal traditions. This is the kind of wedding I thought they would have—colorful, warm, lush, and natural.
Hive members who participated:
Photography: Kelly Merchant, High Falls
Dress/Suit: Rafael Perez Couturier, New Paltz
Makeup: Helen Andersson of FACE Stockholm and Tivoli Ayurveda
Hair: Brigette Lewis, New Paltz
Cake: Mor Pipman, Glenford
Jewelry: Estyn Hulbert, Ellenville
Spirits: Stone Ridge Wine and Spirits
Models: Aemen Bell and Luis Mojica of Pinecone Apothecary
Design Concept: Kelly Merchant
Not Hive members but participated:
Beau Rust Flowers
Tuthilltown Wine and Spirits
Kitchen Witch Catering
A Tavola
Location:
Rock Hill Road, High Falls
