“I didn’t feel like I was doing business with OKOTA. They seriously made me feel like family and made my day so perfect!!”
— Kiersten R.
“Nothing short of perfection.”
— Katelyn Z.
“just... wow. Our guests couldn’t stop raving.”
— Anna D.
“You only get married once! Don’t make the mistake of doing it without OKOTA!”
— Sviatlana H.
“My favorite vendor!”
— Nicole M.
“Abbie brings the true magic of a wedding day. To Abbie, Kris and the entire OKOTA team thank you, thank you, thank you - having you all a part of our wedding day was the BEST decision we ever made.”
— Natalie J.
“Abbie could not have projected my vision more perfectly! She was able to create a wonderful piece of art.”
— Julia K.
“let me tell you she delivered on every aspect”
— Patrick K.
“OKOTA was one of the best recommendations I received. So to return that favor, I would highly recommend OKOTA!”
— Julie B.
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“I searched for such a long time to find a photographer like Abbie and the OKOTA team. When starting the wedding planning process, I knew that one of the most important things to me was finding an amazing photographer. You spend all this time and money planning for your wedding day, which goes by so fast. I wanted to find the perfect photographer that would capture all the memories and moments from that day so we could cherish them forever. I found the perfect photographer in Abbie. From the very first interaction, Abbie was so helpful and kind when answering all my questions. Our engagement pictures were better than I could have imagined. My husband and I felt so comfortable and had so much fun during our engagement session. Abbie made us feel like we were old friends catching up! Abbie made every interaction pleasant and stress free. Abbie and her team were so wonderful at the wedding and I cannot wait to get our photos back! Our wedding day was absolutely perfect, and I’m so happy knowing that Abbie was the one to capture all those special moments. I would book OKOTA over and over again. The only complaint I have is how much money I have spent buying picture frames and photos so that I can put my pictures everywhere!! Book with OKOTA, you will be in love with every photo. I promise you won’t regret it.”
— Allison C.
“I couldn’t wait to ask her to do our engagement and wedding photos. Her style was exactly what we were looking for - light, airy, simple, & elegant. Peter and I each had 10 people in our bridal party which made for a very large and chatty group. Abbie really took charge and made everything so seamless and easy for everyone while still remaining so sweet and kind. She made the day very stress free and just perfect overall. She even showed us some previews of some of our pictures later that night.. I was in awe. We used Abbie’s new studio for the girls to get ready in and it was absolutely stunning with all the white walls and light coming in from the windows. It made for the perfect getting ready spot - my bridesmaids couldn’t get over the room. I would highly recommend Abbie, Okota to anyone! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. I can’t wait to use Abbie for future moments in our lives. Love you Abbie and thanks for everything!”
— Sarah S.
“I cannot say enough good things about OKOTA. Abbie did our photos. She was sooo accommodating and helped us feel relaxed during our engagement photos and on the wedding day. Not only was she shooting the photos during the wedding, but also making sure I was ok and things were running smoothly at all times. We have seen a few of our photos and they are BEAUTIFUL. I couldn’t be happier and cannot wait to see the rest. I didn’t feel like I was doing business with OKOTA. They seriously made me feel like family and made my day so perfect!!”
— Kiersten R.
“legitimately SPEECHLESS! I cannot tell you how much I ADORE our photos. And I am so appreciative that so many images were shared so that we can pick and choose from so many absolutely incredible options!! We had a past photoshoot that didn’t yield great results (which made me nervous for our photos with you because I was worried about ME being able to be in front of the camera). However, you worked your magic and made us look SO good and I am even more excited for our wedding day & wedding photos now after looking through these images! We also had SO much fun with you - we both walked away and couldn’t stop talking about how fun it is. Moral of the story: you are AMAZING!!! I feel so so blessed to have you as part of our wedding day!”
— Mallory B.
“Abbie was amazing to work with, and made everyone feel super comfortable with her bubbly personality. She went above and beyond on our wedding day and we appreciated it so much! Her work is absolutely stunning and we couldn’t have asked for more beautiful pictures.”
— Sarah Z.
“Would highly recommend hiring Abbie as your wedding photographer. She is excellent to work with. Her sweet demeanor was so amazing to have around us on such a hectic day. She is extremely professional to work with, and shared a lot of great ideas. Our pictures turned out better that we could have imagined!”
— Lauren H.
“Cannot say enough about our experience with Abbie and OKOTA Photography! From the very start, Abbie was so great to work with and also her studio is SO adorable. She was very personable and wanted to make our special day all about what we wanted. I am all about organization and the details (as I know most brides are) and I knew I could trust that Abbie and her team would make the day perfect! Little did we know that she offered many other services to help us out that day as well! We had an out of town wedding in Lexington, KY so knowing that Abbie’s team would be in charge of multiple things was a huge relief and more we could check off of our list! Everything was SO gorgeous and just what we wanted. We let Abbie know what we had in mind, but it was something we never had to worry about. The design was gorgeous, we were very happy with how it turned out! Overall, the photography experience we had with OKOTA was amazing. Abbie and her assistant were there bright and early to capture each moment of preparing for our day! We didn’t hire Abbie as our planner since our venue had this in their package, but it felt as though we could go to her for anything. She made sure to stay on top of my timeline I created for the day and that was important to my husband and I! We felt so comfortable with her and absolutely LOVE how are photos turned out. We had both our parents over to view them and we completely relived our wedding day and the photos brought us to tears! The style is just what we were looking for and we cannot recommend Abbie and the OKOTA team enough!!”
— Jenna B.
“Abbie is the kindest, most professional and knowledgeable photographer I have ever worked with and her photos are nothing short of stunning.”
— Michelle S.
“The photos told a story, and captured all the details and emotions felt throughout the night. The quality of the photography and videography is totally worth the investment.”
— Courtney F.
“Legitimately SPEECHLESS!! We also had SO much fun with you at our engagement session. We both walked away and couldn’t stop talking about how fun it was. Moral of the story: Abbie is AMAZING!!! I feel so so blessed to have her as part of our wedding day!”
— Mallory B.
“Abbie and her team are truly dedicated to making your vision come alive, plus she’s just the sweetest person ever!”
— Arin G.
“Everything was exquisite. Abbie truly has your happiness at the forefront of everything. Abbie and her team are kind, fun, professional and very good at what they do.”
— Michelle
“I found the perfect photographer in Abbie. She made us feel like we were old friends catching up!”
— Allison C.
“Thank you for going above and beyond to make our special day so perfect. ”
— Stacey B.
“On the day of the wedding, she was detail-oriented, excited, and captured some breath-taking photographs. ”
— Emily W.
“Any couple getting married could not be in better hands!!”
— Stephen H.
“some of my favorite photos were taken while it was raining! She quickly found a new covered spot and moved on like nothing could put a damper on our day. I really appreciated her positive attitude throughout the day as it was contagious!”
— Abby R.
“Wow, if you are looking for an amazing photographer, my husband and I highly recommend Abbie with Okota. We were so impressed with our engagement and wedding pictures, they could not have been any better. The pictures looked like they were right out of a magazine and we received many compliments about them. I am a big fan of her use of natural lighting. Abbie is very detail oriented and it really shows in her work. She really knows what she is doing. All of her suggestions are on point, and on your wedding day you won’t have to worry about a thing. She captures all the right moments and knows exactly what you are looking for and will cater to your individual needs on the big day. She even helped with my veil and bustling my dress when I needed it. She is fun and a pleasure to be around, extremely sweet and makes you feel very special throughout the whole planning process. I would be happy to put all of my trust in her again and again. Perfect Choice!”
— Cari P.
“Abbie & her team photographed my wedding in 2019, & just recently did some Christmas minis for us this past winter. Of course I love her aesthetic, but on a personal level, she has great energy about her & making people feel seen & comfortable during their sessions. Highly recommend to anyone & everyone!”
— Caitlin V.
“I need to thank you, for all of your time and talent, in making the wedding and reception so beautiful. Our friends and relatives were amazed how gorgeous all the floral was. I can’t wait to see the pictures and video!!! I will enthusiastically give your name out to all of my friends. Abbie, keep on making the world a more beautiful place!! All the best.”
— Pauline H.
“Abbie is terrific at what she does. Her photography is beautiful and all of her other wedding services were an extra wonderful added bonus and convenience.”
— Rebecca S.
“We chose Okota for our daughter’s wedding. Abbie and her team are incredible. From the meetings, engagement session, photos to the wedding. Everything was exquisite. Abbie is so easy to work with and truly has your happiness at the forefront of everything. Abbie and her team are kind, fun, professional and very good at what they do. She really made my daughter, and now son inlaw, feel so good through the entire process. If you want great photos and to feel comfortable, Abbie is the one to go to. Incredibly reasonable as well. Thank you, Okota, for making this experience literally unforgettable!”
— Michelle
“I have seen her photos countless times so I knew that our engagement session pictures were going to be perfect and she did not let us down! She was so kind and patient with us and it put our nerves at ease. Abbie provided us with the most perfect pictures and now the only problem is trying to narrow it down to only ONE for our save the date cards! 😊”
— Allie R.
“Working with Abbie and her team for Photography and Floral Design was nothing short of perfection. The OKOTA team is amazing at bringing your ideas to life while keeping the process smooth and seamless. The end products that they produce are works of art that take your wedding day and from good to great! Abbie is a delight. She is kind, funny, invested, and serves the couples she works with. She happily answered my millions of questions and was patient with me through my long-distance wedding planning. I would choose OKOTA over and over again. Do yourself and favor and book Abbie and her team NOW!”
— Katelyn Z.
“Working with Abbie was one of the best parts of planning our wedding! Her and her team at OKOTA did such an amazing job with our flowers and invitations. Abbie created multiple proofs of the invitations for me in a quick and efficient manner to create exactly what we wanted. She even went way above and beyond and found someone to custom create bud vases that I was obsessed with, but failed to find something similar anywhere else. Abbie and her team are truly dedicated to making your vision come alive, plus she’s just the sweetest person ever!”
— Arin G.
“ I had the pleasure of being one of Abbie’s brides last year. I strongly recommend Abbie for any job that requires great organizational skills, creativity, pleasant demeanor and dependability when working with people, especially an indecisive bridezilla like myself. She juggled literally hundreds of my demands from start to finish; she not only handled our save the dates, table settings, but also keeping us on track on small tasks and timelines. She designed all of our decor, invites, and programs herself. Abbie handled all the small and big tasks that make wedding planning stressful and helped us enjoy our day. You only get married once! Don’t make a mistake of doing it without OKOTA!”
— Sviatlana H.
“OKOTA handled all of our wedding planning. The experience and beautiful designs that Abbie brought to the table for my wife and I, were just amazing. From hand crafted cigar invites for the groomsman invitations to wedding invite designs everything was perfect. As great as the planning and help with everything before was, the complete handling of EVERYTHING on our wedding day was the best part!! My wife and I had nothing to worry about or do except enjoy our day together! I can’t imagine having to do it without OKOTA!!! Any couple getting married could not be in better hands!!”
— Stephen H.
“Abbie is incredibly responsive and always down to answer any questions. It’s clear that she truly loves what she does. ”
— Julia C.
“We used Abbie’s wonderful services through Okota for our wedding and let me tell you she delivered on every aspect. The arrangements were absolutely spectacular, from the brides bouquet to the garland lining the stairwell of the venue. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to your craft it truly showed on our special day.”
— Patrick K.
“Absolutely beautiful floral design, fantastic communication and customer service. My favorite vendor!”
— Nicole M.
“I’ve been a Bridesmaid in two weddings Abbie has shot and she will always be my first recommendation to newly engaged friends!!! The photos and memories she captures are beautiful and priceless!!!! The professionalism while still having the most fun and keeping the energy going is unmatched!!!”
— Collette Y.
“Wanting to embark upon the wedding planning process as a couple, but desiring the peace of mind a wedding day-of coordinator provides, my now husband (Kenneth) and I began the journey of selecting our vendors. We reached out to a number of service providers and were disappointed in our findings, in relation to cost, service packages and personalities. When we discovered Okota we were impressed by the beautiful website and clarity of service offerings. After a series of pleasant and informative email exchanges and phone calls, Kenneth and I met with Abbie. Abbie prompted us with questions regarding the type of wedding we desired and our expectations. Kenneth and I truly felt as if we were sharing amiable conversation regarding our future over coffee with a friend. We were impressed by Abbie’s organizational skills, professionalism, creativity and personality. Abbie provided us with a beautifully designed folder, containing documents detailing Okota’s wedding services and an adorable turtle figurine. It was helpful for us to have detailed documents to reference as we contemplated our search. Abbie’s attention to detail blew us away! The decision was easy; Kenneth and I promptly booked Okota shortly after meeting with Abbie. During the months leading up to our nuptials, Kenneth and I corresponded with Abbie regarding the various stages of wedding develops. Abbie attended our “tie-down” meeting at the Hilton Netherland Plaza (our ceremony and reception venue) the week before our nuptials. After meeting with the Hilton team and reviewing the logistics of our day, Abbie, Kenneth and I ventured downstairs to the Continental Ballroom (our ceremony and reception site). Abbie told Kenneth and I that she was on our team and would be our voice to make sure this important day in our lives proceeds the way we desire. This comment meant a great deal to Kenneth and I. We truly believe Abbie upheld this statement. Abbie maintained professional decorum and cheerfulness throughout the day. She was confident and precise. The list could go on for pages detailing the tasks Abbie managed with grace the day of our wedding. From wedding gown bustling guru, to stagehand, to event designer, Abbie wears many hats! Kenneth and I could not have pulled off the day without Abbie. We are so happy that we found Okota! I highly recommend Okota.”
— Kara D.
“I was fortunate enough to have OKOTA as my engagement and wedding photographers and I am and will continue to be blown away. Abbie is the kindest, most professional and knowledgeable photographer I have ever worked with and her photos are nothing short of stunning. I highly recommend OKOTA!”
— Michelle S.
“I cannot begin to explain how incredible Abbie and her team are! From start to finish Abbie is communicative, thoughtful, detail oriented, and brings the true magic of a wedding day. I cannot recommend the OKOTA team enough. They make you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera, kept us on schedule and was adaptive to any changes me and my partner wanted. This team truly brings your vision to life! To Abbie, Kris and the entire OKOTA team thank you, thank you, thank you - having you all a part of our wedding day was the BEST decision we ever made.”
— Natalie J.
“Robel and I just received our wedding photos and we are in love with them. Abbie and the OKOTA team are incredible. When we started planning our wedding, I was most nervous about finding the perfect photographer to capture our day to relive it for years to come. However, as soon as I met Abbie I knew should would be amazing and go beyond my expectations. In our first meeting, Abbie went over all her different photography packages. She also discussed the different services she provides. We chose to use OKOTA for photography, videography, and their new studio. Abbie’s style and love for white fit my vision perfectly. Most importantly, Abbie and the OKOTA team are so kind, easy to work with, and made a stressful planning process so stress free. A week before the big day, Abbie and I met to discuss the timeline and any photos we really wanted them to capture. When the day came, everything went perfectly. Abbie showed us some sneak peek pictures the night of our wedding and we were obsessed. We could not wait to see the rest of them and we are beyond pleased. The photos told a story, and captured all the details and emotions felt throughout the night. We could not be happier with choosing OKOTA for our wedding and would recommend OKOTA to anyone. The quality of the photography and videography is totally worth the investment. If or when given the opportunity, I’d choose them again and again!”
— Courtney F.
“Abbie was absolutely phenomenal! She did an amazing job photographing our wedding. She was friendly, warm, and very personable throughout the whole planning process. On the day of the wedding, she was detail-oriented, excited, and captured some breath-taking photographs. My husband was dreading the photography part of the wedding (he just hates being photographed...), but even he admitted how much he loved Abbie. Choosing Okota for photography was the best wedding planning decision - wishing we would have used Okota for more!”
— Emily W.
“Working with Okota, specifically Abbie was wonderful. I chose her photography because of the creamy, dreamy images. They were our florists as well. Abbie is extremely talented but the best part is she is so sweet, she takes charge, and she kept me calm throughout the process & the day of the wedding! If you have a vision she will execute it with ease. Kris her husband did the videography and he was articulate, happy, & professional. The flowers were stunning! Thank you so much Okota for making our day so seamless & beautiful!”
— Deidra R.
“OKOTA is top notch. They were absolutely amazing to work with and did an incredible job. We cannot wait to use them for so many future life events. The planning process was flawless and their organization was impeccable. I would recommend them to everyone searching for the perfect photographer and videographer for their big day!”
— Taylor Anne T
“Your work is excellent and shows the passion you have and such a great eye for the art of photography. It was a very pleasant experience and we look forward to working with you again.”
— Melodie C.
“Deciding to pick Abbie for our photography and videography was the best decision we made for our wedding day. Her talents were worth every penny and more. When we got our photos back, I have never stared at pictures for so long just in awe of how amazing they turned out. We also used Abbie’s new studio to get ready in on the day of our wedding. It was the perfect backdrop for portraits. The white glowing room made every wedding party photo look like it belonged in magazine. It was a joy to have her apart of our day. On a side note, I actually went to elementary school with Abbie, and it is so inspiring to see her hard work and dedication generate such a hugely successful business. I look forward to watching her brand continue to flourish.”
— Alexander C.
“Abbie & the OKOTA team made our wedding an absolute dream come true! At the start of our wedding planning, we knew we were seeking a photographer with a timeless touch. When we started researching and meeting w/ companies, Abbie & her team were the most organized, up front about services offered, and transparent on pricing (which weirdly enough, seems to be inconsistent in the wedding industry!!). Abbie was so helpful in planning out our engagement photo locations & integral in building out the timeline w/ our wedding planner for our big day. On our wedding day, Abbie & Chris made our day feel like the easiest, most stress-free and enjoyable day of our lives. We loved working with this team & highly recommend to any brides/grooms in search of a top notch photographer!”
— Kyle & Lauren
“Abbie was absolutely wonderful to work with! We had her do our wedding pictures which turned out so amazing. She is professional, a sweetheart and very wonderful to work with during all the planning, she truly goes out of her way to make your day very special. She has a talent that captures every moment of your wedding. We are in love with our pictures. I would definitely work with her again!!”
— Danielle T.
“We used OKOTA for our photography and we couldn’t have been happier - best decision we made throughout the entire planning process. First, Abbie is AMAZING and makes you feel so comfortable taking pictures. Our engagement pictures with her turned out so good that we had to use her for the big day too. She, along with her assistant, was always right there capturing all of the big moments throughout the day. She even had a few pictures ready to show me during dinner! Thanks so much to the OKOTA team for helping us have the best day possible!! <3”
— Sarah U.
“Abbie and Kris are AMAZING!! We hired OKOTA for our photography and videography needs and were absolutely blown away. We met Abbie about one year before our wedding for our engagement photo session, and she was so kind and friendly from the start. We absolutely loved our engagement photos and could not wait to work with her and her husband Kris for photo/video on our wedding day. Between the engagement session and the wedding, Abbie was very responsive to all my questions, and she helped us plan out the timeline for the wedding day a couple weeks out. She was also very helpful in thinking through what combinations of family members/wedding party/friend photos to get before/during/after the ceremony. Abbie’s turnaround time is also fantastic - we got our full wedding photo gallery three weeks after our wedding day and wedding video about 7 weeks after our wedding day. Even after delivering the photos, Abbie has been so responsive when I’ve asked for additional iterations of certain moments, and has been quick to upload any additional photos to our gallery. We are so obsessed with our wedding photos and wedding video, and could not recommend OKOTA enough. Thank you, Abbie and Kris!!!”
— Janie B.
“We were so in love with our photos and have had so many compliments on them. It rained pretty hard on our wedding day, yet some of my favorite photos were taken while it was raining! She quickly found a new covered spot and moved on like nothing could put a damper on our day. I really appreciated her positive attitude throughout the day as it was contagious!”
— Abby R.
“Abbie was such a delight to work with for our wedding and I am so happy that we trusted her with our photos. From the beginning, she was very attentive and made sure of what we wanted- always responding and offering advice or working with us when we needed it. She was very thoughtful throughout the entire process and made us feel thought of and considered, which is a was a very important thing to us throughout one of the most important times in our lives. The photos for both of our engagement shoot and wedding were stunning, and she was able to direct us (super awkward couple who doesn’t take photos much) and made us look great. I HIGHLY recommend her and her team for anything you need for your wedding because she will make sure that every detail is carefully thought of.”
— Lynn D.
“Abbie did such an amazing job with our photography! She was awesome to work with and so personable! Thank you so much for making our day amazing and giving us beautiful photographs that will last a lifetime! Choosing Okota for photography was the best decision we made!”
— Amanda B.
“We are so thankful that we decided to have Okota as a huge part of our wedding day. The services that we used with Okota were photography, videography, floral arrangements, and day of coordination. Working with Okota for all of these aspects of our wedding day helped us to bundle four services into one and it was a wonderful experience due to Abbie and her team! From the very beginning Abbie made us comfortable and it felt like we were immediately working with a friend. She goes above and beyond for her couples really getting to know them and being there every step of the planning process. When getting ready for our engagement photos, we had no idea what to expect. As soon as Abbie arrived, she made us feel comfortable and like we could act natural and have fun with our photos. When it came to our wedding day Okota captured every aspect and gave us a HUGE collection of photos. It is so wonderful to not only have pictures of the wedding party but also so many candid pictures throughout the reception to really show the celebration. Even as Abbie was photographing our entire evening she was constantly checking if we needed anything and was making sure our day was going to plan, and because of Okota’s service it was! We are so happy we chose to go with Okota for our wedding and are so thankful to Abbie and her team!”
— Jessie C.
“I chose OKOTA to be our photographer on our wedding day because I loved the style of photos Abbie takes. Our photos from both our engagement session and our wedding turned out amazing! Abbie takes time to work with everyone to ensure beautiful pictures. She is responsive and very professional. I am so glad we chose OKOTA, she’ll be our photographer for life! (She also has a beautiful studio in Covington where we got ready and took some amazing pics at also of the girls getting ready and portraits)”
— Jelena B.
“What can I say? WOW! WOW! WOW! The flowers prepared by Okota for our wedding were breathtakingly beautiful and exactly what we wanted and more! Wish I could share a picture here! Very well done, reasonably priced, easy to work with and passionate about what they do are a few phrases I would use to describe working with Okota. Highly recommend and would hire again!!!”
— Toni R.
“My fiancé and I were a little apprehensive when it came to our wedding photography. We were anxious about finding a photographer who made us feel comfortable while providing high quality images. However, we were incredibly lucky to find OKOTA. Abbie has made the wedding photography experience so enjoyable. Our engagement session was relaxed and comfortable, and the photos turned out fantastic! We can’t wait for our wedding and to see how Abbie captures our memories with more wonderful photos.”
— Jennifer W.
“Abbie is the sweetest and most helpful in the biz! Our engagement and wedding photos turned out SO AMAZING, and we continuously get so many compliments on how gorgeous they are. Abbie and her team are so professional and easy to work with. I am so thankful that I chose OKOTA to capture the best day of my life! Worth. Every. Penny”
— Sarah M.
“Where do I begin?! First off, Let me say that Abbie and her team by-far blew away any expectations I had.
This is the best decision I made for my wedding. I was so lucky that I picked Okota for my wedding services. Abbie was highly professional and personal. With emotions and anxieties running high during the morning of the wedding, I felt at ease and like Abbie had things under complete control. And this feeling was very much true because not ONE THING WENT WRONG. So many people came up to us saying that it was the best wedding they’ve ever went to! Everything was completely beautiful and flowed because of Okota. Okota did our floral arrangements and it was completely beautiful! When I think about the wedding I just have nothing but good things to think of and how lucky I was to have great wedding professionals! My husband and I had the vision but Okota made it come to life.
Photography: Abbie is a genius. The photos she did for us were so amazing! I cannot even say enough good things about her. My husband and I are quite shy and not the “cutesy” type of couple, so taking photos where we would have to get close and affectionate made us a bit nervous. However, with Abbie, all that went away! We were able to feel very comfortable around Abbie and the photos came out wonderful. We were able to take an engagement session at her studio and it was so nice! It had such a beautiful setting with natural light. The wedding photos were completely incredible. I cannot believe the photos she captured and how she were able to get such great photos. My husband and I were so impressed by Abbie and her team and thankful that we were able to have our dream wedding!”
— Iman P.
“I need to thank you, for all of your time and talent. Abbie, keep on making the world a more beautiful place.”
— Pauline H.
“Abbie truly has a gift to not only capture her subject but the passions and expressions.”
— Lauren C.
“Of course I love her aesthetic, but on a personal level, she has great energy about her & making people feel seen & comfortable during their sessions.”
— Caitlin V.
“Our day was so perfect and I know it was in large part due to her dedication. Thank you Abbie.”
— Molly H.
“Abbie is terrific at what she does. Her photography is beautiful and all of her other wedding services were an extra wonderful added bonus and convenience.”
— Rebecca S.
“Your work is excellent and shows the passion you have and such a great eye for the art of photography.”
— Melodie C.
“She is professional, a sweetheart and very wonderful to work with during all the planning, she truly goes out of her way to make your day very special. She has a talent that captures every moment of your wedding. ”
— Danielle T.
“This is the best decision I made for my wedding. Abbie is a genius. The photos she did for us were so amazing! I cannot even say enough good things about her.”
— Iman P.
“She is the sweetest person and not only impressed me by her kindness, but the flowers were GORGEOUS!”
— Julia K.
“Words cannot describe”
— Matt G.
“When I saw the fully decorated venue I was floored! OKOTA nailed the vision I had for our wedding. ”
— Molly A.
“OKOTA does such a wonderful job! Abbie did a photoshoot for me, and I could not be more pleased with the turnout. She was a huge help in keeping us on track to get the shots she knew I was looking for, along with helping us stay organized throughout the process as a whole. She’s well rounded as a person and photographer, and works great with all ages. She will be sure to capture the visions you wish to complete! Abbie truly has a gift to not only capture her subject but the passions and expressions in a unique way that everyone will love. I would highly recommend her for anyone looking for senior pictures, family portraits, baby pictures, weddings, etc!”
— Lauren C.
“Being the type A over-stressor that I am and with big personal challenges just before our wedding, I know without a doubt that we would not have had such a wonderful, flawless day without these amazing people. I don’t say vendors because they were so much more than that to us! You are crazy if you’re getting married in the tristate area and aren’t using these wonderful businesses #BestWeddingCrewEver #OkotaWeddings””
— Katie H.
“Abbie at OKOTA was the perfect photographer for our wedding. We were outside surrounded by trees on a beautiful June day with clear skies and lots of sun, and her photos captured all of that beauty in the background of our photos. They turned out looking like beautiful pastel paintings - we are running out of space to frame and hang them. She made the planning process so easy and helped us make sure we got all the photos we wanted. Taking the photos was so much fun, but Abbie also worked efficiently so we could go enjoy our cocktail hour! Thank you Abbie and OKOTA!”
— Emma M.
“Choosing OKOTA for my wedding was one of the best decisions we made for our big day! I can’t tell you how much I appreciated Abbie being so consistent with responding to all my frantic emails about changes, updates, and answering any and all questions I had! She is the sweetest person and not only impressed me by her kindness, but the flowers were GORGEOUS! They were exactly what I was envisioning and she did an amazing job making that come to life. All my guests made comments on the bouquets and centerpieces. It truly tied together the venue and the day! Highly recommend Abbie and OKOTA!”
— Julia K.
“We highly recommend Abbie and the entire OKOTA team! From the very beginning she was professional, personal, and willing to do anything to make our experience AMAZING!! From our first meeting, to our engagement shoot, to the wedding, she was always available via email or to meet in person and. We were always informed and new exactly what the next step was! Additionally, the pictures came back very fast and turned out more beautiful than I could have ever imagined!”
— Kelsi B.
“I don’t even know where to begin!! Okota Photography was SO incredibly amazing to work with as a January 2025 bride! Abbie was so fantastic! She went above and beyond on our engagement and wedding photos. She was always so helpful and patient with me! Between getting engaged and our wedding date, I graduated law school, studied and passed the bar, started a new full time job, and bought a house, so I was not always on top of wedding related things but Abbie was flexible, responded quickly, had wonderful recommendations, created an amazing timeline and picture list so I had nothing to worry about the day of! We got all of our pictures back quickly and love every single one of them! In addition to our engagement and wedding photos being incredible, Abbie was fun to be around, got to know us, and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. If I did it all again, I would choose Okota Photography every time!”
— Sophia G.
“I want to thank you and Chris for all your hard work to make the wedding such a beautiful event. You went above and beyond our expectations and everything was so beautiful. We have gotten a glimpse of the photographs and they are stunning. All your attention to detail throughout the event was so appreciated! Good luck to you both and keep doing what your doing- you are a success:)”
— Julie F.
“My husband and I hired OKOTA. They were absolutely awesome, my biggest worry when planning our wedding was having to deal with issues that arose and messing up my timeline. However, Abbie was there every step of the way, and I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Before the big day, she was very thorough with details and making sure she had all of the information they needed for everything to run smoothly. If I had any questions, it was so easy to contact them and I typically got responses within an hour or two maximum. On our wedding day, everything was so perfect. Halfway through the night, my brother stepped on my bustled train and broke the bustle button, and she was there within seconds with pins to put it back together beautifully.
The flowers - just... wow. I was so stunned by how incredibly beautiful all of our flowers were. We got bouquets, centerpieces, and the most gorgeous arbor I’ve ever seen in my life to be married under. Our guests couldn’t stop raving at how beautiful the flowers were. They took my mess of an idea and turned it into stunning reality.
We also rented a package with a gold table chart, card box, frames, vases, etc and it was all in beautiful shape and set out perfectly.
I can’t say enough about how amazing OKOTA was and how easy and smooth they made our wedding day. ”
— Anna D.
“Abbie and her Okota team are AWESOME! The quality you get from them is top notch. And more importantly, they are a pleasure to work with, super nice and accommodating and always professional. Loved them!”
— Lauren P.
“We hired Abbie for our wedding photography and she did an amazing job! We received our wedding photos one month after our wedding which was a very quick turn around! She was extremely easy to work with while planning and on the actual day. All our photos turned out beautifully!”
— Claire G.
“Abbie and the whole OKOTA team were AMAZING!!!! They captured all the perfect moments with the photos and the video just gives me all the feels of my wedding day every time I watch :) I have gotten so many compliments on the photos and am 100% satisfied!”
— Kaitlyn C.
“Abbie is so amazing!! I love how she focuses in all the special moments of the big day! She’s so quiet and sneaky I forgot she was there snapping photos!! But she definitely has an eye for the sweetest photos! I only saw a sneak peek of our wedding day photos and I was not disappointed!! Thank you so much Abbie for being such an amazing photographer!!”
— Amber B.
“We used Okota for our wedding invitations, rehearsal dinner invitations, and programs. Abbie was absolutely amazing! She took all of our input and creating a fabulous design for us, she even painted floral watercolors to match our theme. The print quality was superb and was completed very quickly. I would definitely use Okota again for future invitations/paper needs.”
— Marie K.
“We used OKOTA for our flowers and we couldn’t have been happier! Abbie and her team are lovely to work with and helped make our day so special! Thank you, OKOTA!!”
— Aris T.
“Words cannot describe how amazing and awesome Abbie (owner of Okota) was throughout our wedding process! She was in charge of our engagement photos and wedding day photos, and she truly rocked it! She was very organized and made sure to set up an in-person meeting a few weeks prior to the wedding to go over final details. On our wedding day, she was on-time/ early to all of the locations we had her running around to and was very efficient with all of her picture taking! Check out her facebook page or instagram to see for yourself how great of a photographer she is. I highly recommend Abbie for any of your wedding needs, but especially if you need the perfect pictures of your wedding day!”
— Matt G.
“Abbie is awesome! She was so helpful with planning out what photos we wanted and even suggesting where to take our photos before the ceremony. She was very sweet and patient which was appreciated on a day that can be nerve-racking. Also, I was obsessed with my flowers! I was so impressed with what she put together for only some Pinterest pictures for reference. Overall I was very satisfied with my experience with OKOTA and would recommend Abbie and her team to any bride :)”
— Lizzy M.
“Abbie and her team were so fantastic and very patient with me and my wife I would recommend her to anyone.”
— Christopher M.
“We worked with OKOTA and we were so glad we did! Abbie put together an organized schedule and was helpful as questions came up throughout the planning process. Best decision we made throughout the whole process was to use OKOTA.”
— Lynn B.
“Abbie was the best! She was pleasant to work with, paid attention to details, followed our plan perfectly, and went above an beyond to make our day go stress free for us. She attended rehearsal and was at our venue for for 15 hours the day of the wedding. We even had to make two big changes within 24 hours prior to the wedding due to rain and a tent issue but she handled everything with grace and calmness. She offers an amazing studio along with photos, etc. If you want your day to run smoothly, hire Abbie as she is the best!”
— Colleen K.
“Hiring Abbie and the OKOTA Team was the best decision we could have made throughout our wedding planning. Abbie was always very quick to respond to any question I had, no matter how small. She was also so helpful in adjusting our floral order, until it was just perfect. I was so impressed by all the beautiful bouquets and floral arrangements. Throughout our entire wedding day, I knew I could ask Abbie for help with anything I needed, and she immediately had an answer or a solution for me. She set up our ceremony and reception space exactly how I requested, and put in beautiful touches that made everything better than I could have hoped. I cannot say enough good things about Abbie and her team, our day was so perfect and I know it was in large part due to her organization, knowledge, and dedication. Thank you Abbie!!”
— Molly H.
“Abbie from OKOTA was wonderful! She helped me customize arrangements as well as meet my budget for my wedding. I have nothing but good things to say about this company!”
— Terah L.
“I already loved the photos and services provided for my daughter’s wedding last year, and now that I’ve just seen our grandchild’s newborn photos, I’m an even bigger fan. Beautiful!”
— Jennie W.
“From our very first meeting with Abbie we were impressed! She was very welcoming and professional which eased our stressful minds. We booked her for our engagement pictures and we could not be happier with the results. I was very anxious during the engagement session, but she made me feel relaxed and comfortable. Abbie is great to work with and I can’t wait to see the amazing pictures she captures at our wedding!”
— Desirae
“The flowers were amazing! They did a really great job of working with my vision and what I wanted without making me feel overwhelmed. The set up and execution was great as well!”
— Lacy M.
“Abbie was awesome!! Abbie worked with me throughout the process, offered suggestions for vendors and answered all my crazy questions. She helped to create the schedule for the day and then changed it when I changed my mind. I highly recommend you hire OKOTA! Abbie, thank you for everything!”
— MaryEllen K.
“Abbie did such a great job! On the day of, we did not have to worry about a thing. She took care of everything and it went perfect!”
— Ellen
“I have had the pleasure of working Abbie on a few different events. She has created custom labels and other stationery needs for quite a few of my events and my bride’s/clients have been more than pleased with her attention to detail and how perfectly everything matches. She is my go to girl for anything stationery and is a complete joy to work with. She always finishes with plenty of time to spare and I love all of her creative ideas and touches she adds. I am lucky to have such an amazing vendor to work with!”
— Angela J.
“Thanks to Abbie for all her help with my little brunch wedding! <3 She is timely with all her responses and receptive to your needs. Definitely recommend her in you’re in need!!”
— Claire L.
“Everything we hoped for!”
— Erica P.
“I can’t say enough good things about Abbie. OKOTA designed and printed all of our stationary and reception signs. During my initial meeting with Abbie, I was blown away with how professional and talented she was. I told her my wedding colors and a little bit about my “style” and she went with it from there. Her designs were perfect. I received so many compliments on her work. Abbie was very easy to correspond with and flexible. She was out of the country for a month or so before my wedding and if she hadn’t told me I would have never known. It didn’t affect her work what so ever. Also, I live about an hour away from OKOTA and that was never an issue. We met each other few times and I also had things shipped. Again, she was very flexible. And on top of everything the price was so great. OKOTA was recommended to me by the company that designed my candy buffet for my reception (who is also my best friend/bridesmaid). This was one of the best recommendations I received. So to return that favor, I would highly recommend OKOTA!”
— Julie B.
“My husband and I got married on June 3 of this year and we worked with Abbie and she was wonderful! I would recommend OKOTA for anything, just fantastic to work with!”
— Liz B.
“Not only does Abbie take GORGEOUS photos, but she also designs the most beautiful florals. She took my vision board and completely blew it out of the water! My bouquet was everything I could’ve asked for, and the hoop bouquets for my bridesmaids were perfection! I received so many compliments on them. Abbie is such a pleasure to work with, I cannot recommend her services enough!”
— Sarah M.
“Where do we begin on OKOTA & Abbie herself!! From the beginning to end she was efficient & so easy to talk to! We only met with her once and she knew EXACTLY what we envisioned for invites & floral arrangements!! Everything was more than perfect for our big day and we recommend OKOTA 110%!”
— Gabrielle T.
“Abbie was such a MVP for our wedding! I hired her as the florist and she did a phenomenal job. I had only a rough idea of what I wanted for flowers, but she did a great job of learning what I liked/didn’t like and made beautiful, memorable table scapes, bouquets and boutonnieres. She was also tremendous as a day-of planner, working quietly behind the scenes to make sure everything was executed to perfection. She checked in from time to time, but she made she was out of the party action and making sure that everything around was working to perfection. If there were any hiccups, I didn’t know about them because she took care of everything (which is exactly what I wanted and what every bride deserves!). It all made for a beautiful, stress-free day and, for that, I can’t thank her enough <3”
— Erin Z.
“I have nothing but amazing things to say about Abby! My wedding was a Covid 2020 fall wedding. With all the craziness and stress of reschedules and all things up in the air, OKOTA florals and photography was one thing I knew would be perfect! She was such a calming presence capturing my day and my florals were everything I wanted and more.”
— Autumn D.
“Abbie and the Okota team did an amazing job for our engagement and wedding package! Each time that we met with Abbie she was extremely helpful in helping us plan for our big day and made sure that everything ran smoothly. She kept what can be an extremely stressful day running smoothly and I was able to enjoy myself knowing she was capturing our special moments. We absolutely love the pictures and have received so many compliments. We look forward to sharing these memories with our families for years to come! I highly recommend working with Abbie and her team.”
— Hannah C.
“I cannot say enough good things about Abbie!! I had the longest list of wedding photos she had ever received and she got every last one and more! She captured so many amazing candid photos and had her finger on the capture button of her camera the whole day. The woman doesn’t stop which led to so many amazing photos! She was not only incredible on the day of our wedding, but she answered all my questions leading up to the big day and even after. I could not be happier and I highly highly highly recommend her!!”
— Sarah W.
“When I saw the fully decorated venue I was floored! OKOTA nailed the vision I had for our wedding. The decor was gorgeous and the evening’s events flowed seamlessly. While not the cheapest (or most expensive) option I explored, OKOTA’s prices were well worth the quality of service delivered. I highly recommend meeting with Abbie and her team at OKOTA!”
— Molly A.
“Abbie and her team are absolutely amazing! They capture all the special moments that you want to remember. Abbie was professional and very helpful. She makes sure her wedding party is taken care of and things are stress free. I am so glad I was introduced to Abbie. Abbie made each of us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and it shows in the pictures she takes! I would highly recommend Abbie to anyone! ”
— Amber B.
“I was so pleased to have OKOTA do the design work for my wedding this past year. Abbie created beautiful pieces for our Save the Date cards as well as our wedding invitations and programs. Abbie would meet with my husband or I to talk over our weddings idea. She would then come up with samples and allow us to select what fit our vision best. I had told Abbie that I wanted watercolor wedding invitations and Abbie could not have projected my vision more perfectly! She was able to create a wonderful piece of art for Marc and my invitations that our family and friends loved! Beyond her remarkable design work, Abbie did wonders at resolving the many stresses that come with wedding planning. Marc and I ran into a huge miscommunication with a printing company I had previously found for our Save the Dates. Abbie came to the rescue and had the save the dates printed and delivered within 48 hours! This was HUGE as the company I found was running weeks behind. After that incident I left all plans in Abbie’s hands.”
— Julia K.
“Abbie was wonderful she captured our big day perfectly! We couldn’t be happier with our pictures and love reliving our big day! Abbie also hand watercolored our invitations and they were so gorgeous and unique! They really made our wedding feel so personalized and exactly our style! Thanks Abbie!!”
— Kaitlin F.
“Abbie did a fantastic job all around! Our photos turned out amazing I could not have asked for anything better. She made us feel totally comfortable and was a joy to work with. Katie her assistant also did an amazing job. Abbie showed up before I got ready and spend the entire rest of the day with us. She has an eye for capturing the perfect moment. She was very organized and made sure that you got every photo/ pose that you wanted. I am completely happy with our decision to use OKOTA for our photographer and would definitely recommend Abbie and her team.”
— Becky S.
“ Abbie and her team did an amazing job of sending my (slightly vague) vision to life. She sent me amazing visuals so that I knew what I was going to get in advance. It all honestly turned out so much more beautiful than I could have expected. She really went over every single detail to make sure everything was covered. She was amazing to communicate with, answering my scatter brained emails so quickly. You can pay your invoice online which is so easy compared to what feels like every other vendor. It just gave me one less thing to worry about. I got so many compliments on my flowers and in hindsight, it was really an incredible value.”
— Sarah B.
“She was so unbelievably professional and made my day perfect. It took me over a week to find out anything that went wrong on my day because. She decorated my space beautifully and really listened to all of my concerns about timing. She handled a bazillion different vendors and made sure everything was set in the proper place. I would have paid double for her probably, I honestly can’t imagine how my day would have gone without her there.”
— Sarah B.
“Abbie was so amazing and professional! She was always just an email away throughout the whole process. They made the most beautiful invitations and answered all my questions quickly. There was no way we could have pulled it off without the help of OKOTA.”
— Randi S.
“I can’t say enough great things about Abbie and the OKOTA team in making our dream wedding day come true. Thank you, Abbie!”
— Kim G.
“I can’t say enough great things about Abbie and the OKOTA team in making our dream wedding day come true. Thank you, Abbie!”
— Kim G.
“Great photographer and amazing photos. I highly recommend Okota Photography.”
— Teri S.
“I met Abbie at a bridal event and she was phenomenal, super helpful and sweet. Our wedding day was flawless and so many people have told me how perfect the events went. I owe it all to her for keeping everyone on schedule and making sure everything went exactly as planned. By far the best money we spent on our wedding day!!! Thanks Okota!”
— Emily C.
“Abbie with OKOTA has gone beyond her job in helping my fiancé and I get ready for our wedding. Our first meeting was great she told us all about the different packages they offered. Once we told her what we were looking for she was quick to respond. She made our package work for us. She was knowledgeable and always quick to respond to my emails. Our invitations and signs turned out amazing. We are beyond satisfied. Thank you Abbie!”
— Heather
“Abbie was awesome! She was great to work with and did a wonderful job of capturing our wedding day. We were super happy with how everything turned out and we can’t wait to see photos! We have had the opportunity to see a few teaser photos and we are in LOVE. I highly recommend Abbie for your special day, I promise you won’t regret it!”
— Chelsea B.
“Thank you for going above and beyond to make our special day so perfect, you were amazing and I truly appreciate everything you did!!! I highly recommend”
— Stacey B.
“We were extremely happy with our Floral Design by OKOTA! Abbie was great to work with. She was flexible with our schedule and very accommodating as we were planning our wedding from out-of-town. It was also really nice that she was willing to work with a lot of decor that we supplied ourselves. Her team was super organized and had great communication with me the day of the wedding. The personal florals were especially beautiful :) Thank you for helping us bring our wedding vision to life!”
— Emily M.
“Abbie was amazing! My wife and I first met Abbie at a Bridal show. We booked her after looking at her pictures online. We used her for our Engagement photos and for our wedding. The pictures could not have been better! Especially our wedding pictures. She had a great variety to choose from and overall did an amazing job! She’s super friendly and easy to work with and really got to know us and know what we wanted for our special day! Would definitely work with her again!”
— Fayad M.
“OKOTA did such an amazing job with my flowers! I was planning my wedding from another state so all of our encounters were through email. She sent me a proposal with pictures and a description of the bouquets and centerpieces, so I knew exactly what I was getting and the total cost of everything. I was really impressed when I saw my flowers in person on my wedding day, they were exactly what I wanted and what she had sent to me in the proposal! Abbie was so easy and nice to work with, I didn’t have any problems working with them and when I needed something changed all I had to do was ask and I always got a nice and quick reply. I highly recommend OKOTA!”
— Kelli C.
“We used OKOTA for all rentals including table numbers, signage, personal signs, and our card box. I was looking for gold themed décor, didn’t want to spend an arm an leg, but also didn’t want to be left with a bunch of stuff after because we are only in a one bedroom apartment. I got so many compliments and it matched our minimal elegant theme perfectly against all the beautiful florals of The Marmalade Lily.”
— Shannon M.
“Working with Abbie was excellent. She came highly recommended from her professor with whom she had apprenticed. After our engagement pictures we knew she would a great job on our wedding. She spent the time at our wedding to get the critical shots. We have received lots of compliments on her demeanor and our beautiful wedding pictures. Highly recommend working with Abbie!”
— Kasey H.
“Thanks to Abbie for all her help with my little brunch wedding! <3 She is timely with all her responses and receptive to your needs. Definitely recommend her in you’re in need!!”
