Have you ever seen that episode of the Simpsons when all the ‘Leaf Changers’ flock into Springfield? I was told that the same thing happened in Upstate New York in early October, but on a much smaller/less comical scale. Coming from Texas where leaves are either green and on the trees or dead and on the ground, I couldn’t imagine how exciting it would be to go see leaves . Fall is a season that I have skipped every year of my life and just not known what I was missing.

In early October, New Paltz was already in the 40 degree range and the air smelled crisp and beautiful. The skies were so amazingly blue that you wouldn’t believe it. Not a single one of the images was touched with post processing, it was just that amazingly beautiful. All of it.

Liz and Carl get ready at the Mohonk Mountainhouse in New Paltz, New York

Liz and Carl get ready at the Mohonk Mountainhouse in New Paltz, New York

Liz and Carl get ready at the Mohonk Mountainhouse in New Paltz, New York

Liz and Carl get ready at the Mohonk Mountainhouse in New Paltz, New York

Liz and Carl get ready at the Mohonk Mountainhouse in New Paltz, New York

I found Liz on the far end of the resort getting her hair & makeup done in the salon.

Liz and Carl get ready at the Mohonk Mountainhouse in New Paltz, New York

The bridesmaids having a great time.

Liz and Carl get ready at the Mohonk Mountainhouse in New Paltz, New York

Phone call.

Liz and Carl get ready at the Mohonk Mountainhouse in New Paltz, New York

Liz’s earrings.

Liz and Carl get ready at the Mohonk Mountainhouse in New Paltz, New York

Her dress and veil.

Liz and Carl get ready at the Mohonk Mountainhouse in New Paltz, New York Liz and Carl get ready at the Mohonk Mountainhouse in New Paltz, New York

Liz getting ready with the help of her mother and sister.

Liz and Carl get ready at the Mohonk Mountainhouse in New Paltz, New York

Liz and Carl get ready at the Mohonk Mountainhouse in New Paltz, New York

Vivian threw Carl outside for some more lovely sky watching.

Liz and Carl get ready at the Mohonk Mountainhouse in New Paltz, New York

A sneak peak at the flowers.

Liz and Carl get ready at the Mohonk Mountainhouse in New Paltz, New York