It was through a mutual friend that Lindsay and JJ met. The couple had grown up in neighboring towns, but their paths did not cross until after college. They met at the Fourth of July Mantoloking Centennial Celebration, and were set up on their first date the following weekend. On their one-year anniversary, JJ proposed on the beach in Mantoloking, and Lindsay happily said yes! Their love for their beach town made it an easy pick for the location of the ceremony and reception. On September 28^th, the stunning bride got ready at her family’s home just a short walk from the church. Her Liancarlo lace dress was just the right mix of elegance and airiness to fit the shore location. Her bride’s maids each chose their own style of beautiful blue J. Crew dresses, which went perfectly with their hydrangea bouquets that were skillfully put together by florist Kate Duffy.

The ideal weather made it an easy walk to the church, St. Simon-by-the-Sea. The joyful couple made their vows surrounded by loving family and friends before walking to the reception at the Mantoloking Yacht Club, just two blocks away. A large tent had been assembled for the big day, decorated with the signature flower. The couple’s florist, Kate Duffy, doubled as their party planner and found no detail too small, from the mason jars filled with lemonade and paper straws, to the sparklers at the end of the night. The love that filled the room was apparent, not only from the smiles on everyone’s faces, but the hugs and tears that came from the dances and speeches. The New Power Soul Band got every single guest on their feet, while the beautiful bay view at sunset took everyone’s breath away. The cake held a lot of sentiment for the bride, coming from a favorite childhood location, the Oldwick General Store, which managed to survive Super Storm Sandy. It was truly a special day.

Whitney and Jason first connected in February 2011 online, using Jdate. They met for their first date at Caffe Reggio in the Village and were immediately inseparable. Over a year later, Jason planned to surprise Whitney with a trip to Captiva, Florida, when Hurricane Sandy hit the Jersey Shore. A week later, he convinced Whitney to go on vacation anyway, where he got down on one knee on a beautifully secluded beach and asked her to marry him. They chose the scenic Bonnet Island Estate in Long Beach Island for their special day. The picturesque boathouse chapel was beautifully decorated with a birch huppa, flower petals lining the aisle, and candles in every window. Whitney made a stunning entrance in her Anne Barge wedding gown, with its delicate details and flowing veil. Florist, Katydid, created an elegant bouquet that tied in perfectly with the rustic theme of the wedding. Two more special details were added to the arrangement in order to make it complete: a broach that belonged to Whitney’s grandmother, and a single orchid in honor of her other grandmother. The bridesmaids were gorgeous in their blue Lela Rose gowns, while the men looked dapper in their Dante Zeller tuxedos.

With big smiles and warm hearts, the couple tied the knot before taking a stroll along the winding paths around the estate. Inside, seating arrangements were creatively hung on an old barn door, and the beautiful reception hall was decorated with charming, rustic details. The tables had a touch of burlap and lace mixed with pastel flowers, large glass lanterns, and delicately caged candles. Creative Video Editing Films captured the night while Kim Sozzi and the Creations Band got the party started as soon as the newlyweds made their first appearance as husband and wife. The lovely couple ended the night with a four-tier cake from The Bake Works.