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Baltusrol Golf & Country Club: A Holiday Affair!

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:32:33 +0000

It’s not very often that we have a couple that were each others date for the 8th grade formal but Kate & Brennan were just that. Their great love and natural ease around each other was something so special. The sun shone brightly and the air was crisp on one of the most beautiful December days in memory. Kate held back tears as she opened her gifts from Brennan on her wedding morning. A beautiful gold honeymoon band with their wedding date engraved and second diamond band. She smiled as she joking recalled the band “Now I have a stone for each year we’ve been dating!” Her sisters helped her into her lace Lazaro gown with custom crystal inlaid belt. She slipped on her bright red Valentino stilettos, just the thing for a December wedding. Classic red roses from Flowers From Hannah and gold edged invites by William Arthur from The Papery in Summit fell right in line with the season. All three girls gathered around their father as he brought out their mother’s jewelry. She loved to go to estate sales and collect special pieces. Each girl lovingly helped pick out bracelets for one another. Kate descended the stairs to the christmas tree to meet her attendants. Each girl chose her own black gown to match her personality and held a beautiful 1920’s style silver holder with a nosegay of white roses. The excellent day of event coordinator Jan Stephens of Something Social calmly ushered the wedding party to Christ the King Church of New Vernon. The beautiful church with it’s classic black & white checkered floor and blue walls is one of the prettiest to photograph. Even the swans were out on the lake in front. The sermon was a touching statement on love & hospitality. It doesn’t take much to see that Kate & Brennan have those wonderful qualities in abundance. The reception moved to the beloved Baltusrol Golf & Country Club where a traditional bagpiper greeted guests. The Cunningham Brothers Band kept the crowd on their toes all through the night with their mix of high energy dance music and touches of traditional Irish tunes.

The Shadowbrook: Traditions in Love

admin — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:29:08 +0000

Katie & Joe met at her brother’s wedding and fell fast in love. It is wonderful that they both found each other, as family tradition is close to the heart of this couple. The veil Katie choose was the same one her mother was married in, their cake topper sat atop her grandmother’s wedding cake 61 years ago and to cut the cake and they used Joe’s grandfather’s U.S. Navy dress sword used to cut the cake in his family for generations. I couldn’t think of a better way to move forward into a marriage than to have the foundation of all those loved ones before you! Congratulations Katie & Joe!!

Details Details:

Dress: Custom Gown from Adrienne’s Bridal

Church: Saint James Catholic Church

Portrait Location: Riverside Garden’s Park, Red Bank

Reception: The Shadowbrook

Florist:Anderson’s Flowers

School Yard Bliss!

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:40:30 +0000

Alison & Bill meet in high school, they both ended up at Monmouth University where their friendship turned into something more. He proposed at the beach in West End where they spent so much time while they were in school. The two could not have been happier on their big day!

Details Details

Dress: Monique Lhullier

Shoes: Manolo Blahnik

Florist: Kate Duffy of Katydid

Planner: Kathi Evens of All the Best Celebrations

Stationary: Vera Wang from The Papery

Church: Saint Denis Church

Reception: Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club

Band: Vali Entertainment

Navesink Country Club: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

admin — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:07:10 +0000

“Two lovely berries moulded on one stem;

So, with two seeming bodies, but one heart.”

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 3. 2

Congratulations to Cate & John! It truly was a night to remember!

Details Details:

Gown: Pricilla of Boston

Groom: Brooks Brothers & Vineyard Ties

Church: St. George’s By the River

Venue: The Navesink Country Club

Florist: Renny and Reed

Stationary: Minted.com

Confectioner: Beaches Bakery Del Pontes

Band: New Power Soul

A Wedding to Trump!

admin — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:22:17 +0000

The last thing we expected from our delicate blond-haired blue-eyed bride, was to hear that she was a Harvard ice hockey player with a penchant for collecting rubber ducks and Jimmy Choos! Courtney and her twinkly-eyed husband Brian met at ESPN. She was the ‘girl’ in marketing and he was the ‘guy’ in PR. Their first date was dinner & a U2 concert! Almost ten years later this fun loving couple decided to take the leap. Courtney was glowing in a Liancarlo creation from Bridal Couture of Short Hills and silver peep-toed Jimmy Choo’s of course. Her bridesmaids wore one shoulder sheath dresses in a lovely shade of currant by Jenny Yoo of Jenny Yoo NYC. The ceremony was at Christ Church in Summit NJ. For the reception nothing else would do but the Trump National Golf Course in Bedminster. The rolling hills and soft sunset light made a surreal backdrop heightened by bagpipers brought in to welcome the guests. Jardiniere Fine Flowers of Far Hills created rich wine & gold arrangements and the Essence Band kept the party moving!

Premier Tour of The Ashford Estate

admin — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:14:33 +0000

It was an honor to attend the premier tour of The Ashford Estate, a pristine new luxury venue in Allentown, New Jersey from founder Chris Vernon. Guests were treated to divine food stations by Main Street Catering, hors d’oeuvres by Merri-Makers,and mixology by Marsilios. Vernon also choose to unveil his newest project Weddings of Distinction to hand selected wedding vendors from the area. Weddings of Distinction will be a collection of the finest destination wedding estates in New Jersey and Long Beach Island known for their exquisite staff & finest vendors. These estates include The Bonnet Island Estate, Mallard Island Yacht Club, The Stateroom, and now The Ashford Estate. Please enjoy the tour!

The Ashford Estate could only be described as height of elegance. The reflection pool with cypress trees and Grecian columns create a monumental yet peaceful backdrop for an outdoor ceremony, situated next to the beautiful antique pole barn for indoor ceremonies.

The Conservatory overlooks a picturesque pond with a floating gazebo, fountain, and stone bridge.

A tour around the property leads from one breath taking scene to the next.

From the moment I arrived upon the lion~clad iron gates and tree lined drive I knew this estate was the perfect setting for a romantic retreat.

The Tiffany blue french style bridal suite is light and airy with dramatic mirrored french doors leading to the grand staircase and hand painted domed ceiling. Perfect for bridal portraits!

A palm tree lined path leads guests along to the grand ballroom with custom Fennelli lighting. Looking out the windows it seem as if the ballroom was placed in the middle of a Tuscan vineyard.

The dramatic entrance leads the way to a beautiful wood appointed library on one side & parlor room on the other. Lush fully mature trees and maticulously manicured gardens create a tranquile & refined atmosphere.

The rooms are elegantly apponited with warm & inviting fireplaces and beautiful views.

The sunsets on the estate took my breath away!

Beach Bliss

admin — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:24:25 +0000

Congratulations to Lauren & Rob!

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:31:52 +0000

I was so pleased to see the new fall addition of New Jersey Bride Magazine. Congratulations to our handsome couple Lauren & Rob! I’m looking forward to photographing Lauren’s sister Brooke and her fiance Matt at their wedding next spring!

Town & Country Chic: Part 2

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:07:07 +0000

The rolling hills of the New Vernon estate made for an elegant and romantic setting. Lauren added a champagne sash to her dress for the reception and traded her veil for a simple white flower hair piece . Larkspur & Thyme cut young saplings from the property and used them inside the tent along with centerpieces full of dahlias, hydrangeas, and apples in an autumn palate. The spacious heated tent was provided by Sperry Tents. Place cards were held in sterling silver dishes of acorns, sheaths of wheat adorned the table, and firecrackers with monogrammed matches lite up the night. The cake by Joanne Gusweiler of CoCoCuisine in Bedminster was right in time with the season! Laughter and tears followed every speech, and the crowd danced the night away. The Eturnity Band of NYC was just so much fun!

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!

Town & Country Chic: Part 1

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:06:37 +0000

The fall colors could not have been more vibrant for our handsome couple Rob and Lauren! Their wedding was held at the bride’s parents private estate in New Vernon, New Jersey. Florist Carol Magadini from Larkspur & Thyme was lucky enough to be able to work with her natural surroundings to create refreshingly informal bouquets and centerpieces. Lauren was so excited to use the fall foilage! Almost all of the flowers used were grown on the estate creating such a sentimental feel. Lauren looked absolutely radiant in a delicate lace gown by Monique L’huillier and Christian Louboutin open toe pumps all purchased from the bridal department of Saks Fifth Ave in NYC. The gorgeous blue topaz & peridot ring was a gift from Lauren’s grandmother. Susan Brinson of Studio Brinson in NYC created all of the menues, place cards, and CD covers. The girls wore Amsale in a rich shade of chocolate.

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.