Introducing....THE ANGEL NYACK!

The Angel Nyack is especially lovely because of the team of professionals adding their outsized talents. This includes design elements and seasonal florals that are added every time the venue is opened for celebrations. You don’t have to think about anything!

MEET THE TEAM

Maksim Akelin

Photographer

Meet Maksim

Maksim Akelin

Maksim has been photographing weddings for over a decade. By connecting with couples and helping them feel at ease, he is able to create authentic, beautiful images that capture love and preserve memories.

https://www.maksimakelinphotography.com/

Mikki Baloy

Officiant

Meet Mikki

Mikki Baloy

Mikki Baloy specializes in meaningful ceremonies that can be spiritual but not religious, or secular if preferred. She is an ordained animist minister, healer, and writer who is delighted to officiate for couples of all orientations. She has served the Hudson Valley and Tri-state areas (and beyond) for over a decade.

https://mikkibaloy.com/weddings/

Kris Burns

Art Direction & Floral Design

Meet Kris

Kris Burns

Kris Burns is an artist and community activist who has lived in Nyack for over 25 years. During that time, she helped co-found Rivertown Film, was an artist in Residence at the Edward Hopper House Museum and Study Center, and Creative Director at the GARNER Arts Center. She has created immersive public installations such as “Hopper Happens” and transformed spaces for the Nyack Center and Rockland County Pride Center. She is also the owner of the floral design firm Festoon, where she realizes her design vision with locally sourced flowers and repurposed vessels.

https://www.festoononhudson.com/

Dorothea Erichsen

Photographer

Meet Dorothea

Dorothea Erichsen

Dorothea Erichsen studied photography as a young woman in Germany – but has traveled the world with her camera ever since. Home base is in Nyack, but she has captured couples in action in numerous settings, including recent weddings in Israel and Jordan.

Don Hammond

Officiant

Meet Don

Don Hammond

Though the term of Mayor Don Hammond just ended in 2023, he continues to be Nyack’s biggest booster and supporter of its non-profits. He is also past President of Meals on Wheels of Rockland County, President of the United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region, and COO of Rockland County YMCA. Don is a skilled public speaker and has performed numerous wedding ceremonies during his tenure as mayor.

Leslie Solan

Events & Interior Design

Meet Leslie

Leslie Solan

Leslie Solan is full service event planner. She is dedicated to ensuring that each wedding is exceptional and leaves a lasting memory. She is committed to flawless execution so that you can focus on your magical ceremony.

https://www.lesliesolandesign.com/

Kellie Walsh

Photographer

Meet Kellie

Kellie Walsh

Kellie Walsh has been a professional photographer for over 20 years, working both in the fashion world and weddings as both “Kellie Walsh Photography” and “4 Eyes Photography.” She has photographed celebrity weddings over the years as well as many commercial clients, including Naeem Khan, Sheraton Hotels, Ritz Carlton Group and Sony. Her work has been published in Vogue, Town and Country, Indulge Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, People Magazine and Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine.

Please visit: https://www.kelliewalshphotography.com/ and https://www.4eyesphotography.com/

Susan Wilmink

Event Producer

Meet Susan

Susan Wilmink

Susan Wilmink has been producing fundraisers and events for numerous non-profits for the past 20 years. Nothing motivates her more than seeing love and kindness in action.

Introducing....THE ANGEL NYACK!

MEET THE TEAM

Maksim Akelin

Mikki Baloy

Kris Burns

Dorothea Erichsen

Don Hammond

Leslie Solan

Kellie Walsh

Susan Wilmink

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