The couple was so lovely we did a more relaxed after wedding portrait session. We got such a kick out of Lauren’s converse sneakers!

Lauren’s parents recall thinking of this day when building their grand staircase.  With four daughters it will be the backdrop for many special days!

The ceremony was also in New Vernon at The Church of Christ the King where the couple made a dashing exit in an antique Triumph convertible.

Congratulations to our stunning couple, Alicia & Sean!   They both attended Montclair State University where Alicia’s sorority and Sean’s fraternity were paired for homecoming dance.  Who would have known that when Alicia picked her dance partner she was also picking her future husband!

Alicia started out the day at LaCascata Salon and Spa in Marlboro where they did an exquisite job with her hair and make-up. Her sleek and romantic empress satin, trumpet gown with beautiful crystal borders was designed by Kenneth Pool; it’s not a surprise that she found it at Kleinfeld Bridal Boutique in NYC.  Her Nina shoes were a perfect match!  The veil was designed by Peter Langner and made in Italy.    A.W. Flowers of Kearny, NJ created romantic and striking bouquets with fresh calla lilies, stephanotis and roses. We loved that the bride’s sister made bracelets for her adding such a sweet and intimate touch to the day!

The ceremony took place at the architecturally breathtaking St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in South Amboy.  The vaulted arches created a monumental feel for the couple’s nuptials and thousands of iridescent bubbles surrounded them as they made their debut as husband and wife.

Maplewood Country Club in Maplewood, New Jersey provided an elegant space with lush grounds for portraits.  Alicia and Sean took a few romantic moments before the reception.  The bridesmaids looked radiant in rich eggplant gowns with decorative brooches at the waist by Jordan Fashions, which the bride found at Bridesmaids at Nonchalance Boutique in Morristown NJ.

An event production company, Gotham Events of New York City, created a lighting design to mimic the more club-like atmosphere that Alicia and Sean had invisioned and A.W.Flowers composed centerpieces of calla lilies, ivory roses, hydrangea, and plum accents.

Katie and Michael seemed destined to meet, and it was Michael’s mother who first saw the possibility.  Mrs. Daley was Katie’s instructor when she was training to be a nurse anesthetist and she just saw the two hitting it off. It wouldn’t be until much later that the couple meet. As fate would have it the couple ended up meeting by chance while on routine rounds, and they just clicked.  Michael ended up proposing on the boardwalk in New Jersey.

After that night on the boardwalk wedding preparations were in full swing, and Katie and Michael decided to bring in Jessica Stasinos of  The Social Butterfly to help plan their event.  The Social Butterfly even did the invitations of rich warm brown with decorative pink scroll-work.

Katie looked like royalty in her cream Emerald Couture gown with all its delicate beading and layering that she found at The Elegant Alternatives in Spring Lake.  The bridesmaids were stunning in their satin strapless gowns in a lovely classic pink by Bill Levkoff that Katie found on Antoinette Rose Bridal Boutique.  Vanity and Mascara provided the hair and makeup opting for soft flowing curls, smokey eyes, and a pale pink lip color.

The ceremony was held at the Elberon Memorial Church which provided a beautiful backdrop for photos with its vintage cedar exterior and green accents.

The reception took place at the Oyster Point Hotel a ‘contemporary boutique hotel tucked away on the Navesink River’.  Stem. & Co provided the beaufiul floral arrangements with a variety of blooms in shades of pink, orange, and cream accented with delicate chains of crystals.

The centerpieces included whimsical miniature trees adorned with hanging “kissing balls” of pink and cream roses and crystals.  Iridescent silk bows with pink, green, and purple undertones were the finishing touch on classic gold chairs.  The cake was made by Oyster Point.

The Philadelphia Funk Authority entertained the crowd while Katie and Michael stole a kiss on the dance floor.