The Bernards Inn: Classic Hollywood Glamor: Somerset County Weddings

  Meredith & Matthew meet at Moravian College and started dating after he graduated the New York City Police Academy and she moved to New York to study pediatric nursing.  After four love filled years Matthew proposed in Paris!   For the big day Meredith selected a Romona Keveza gown with flowing tulle and lace detailing from Gabriella Bridal Salon paired with a Lady Dior veil and silver Badgley Mischka heels. We just loved how make up artist Ashley Frato accentuated Meredith's radiant smile with just the right shade of color!  She looked as if she could have stepped out of a scene from a classic Hollywood movie.  Matthew and his groomsman were dapper in Jos. A. Banks suites with navy and green ties to accent the bridesmaids J.CREW navy one shoulder sheath dresses.   Jardiniere Fine Flowers selected peonies and green hydrangea for the bouquets creating a fresh from the garden spring look.  Their ceremony was held at the Pluckemin Presbyterian Church a beautiful white columned church from 1851.  The couple chose The Bernards Inn for their reception site.  There is a classic ease and elegance to The Bernards Inn where Jeffrey B. Haines of Butler’s of Far Hills presents the Signature Style of Entertaining.  Brian Kirk and The Jirks were amazing as always and on hand to keep the party moving.  It was a night to remember!

Bay Head Sailing Bliss: Bay Head Yacht Club: New Jersey Wedding Photographers

Jen and Andrew were both Boston College grads who meet through mutual friends and quickly fell in love.  They decided that the shore with it's beauty and friends would be the perfect place for the wedding.  On the big day Jen look just gorgeous in a Paloma Blanca gown with lace detailing and pearl accented belt.  Adorable blue seersucker dresses from Lula Kate and Invitations by Vera Wang were just the thing for a shore wedding with a sailing theme.  Andrew and his groomsmen were handsome in sport coats and khaki's with Vineyard Vine Ties.  After the ceremony the bridal party headed to the beach for some quick photos.  The Bay Head Yacht Club was the perfect venue for the couple and Petal Beach Floral Design Studio created hydrangea and rose arrangements in silver vases that were bathed in candlelight.  Sailing knots tied by the groom held table numbers and mini beach badges told the guests where to sit.  Mueller's Bakery of Bay Head even added an anchor cake topper.  The bride and groom danced all night to the original Springsteen tribute band, The B Street Band, while Michael Simmons Productions captured the night on video.  What a night!

Love is Like The Wind: The Liberty House Restaurant: New Jersey Wedding Photographers

“Love is like the wind, you can't see it but you can feel it.”― Nicholas Sparks, A Walk to Remember

Lauren and Rob meet in Hoboken six years ago and really hit it off!  While on a romantic vacation on Turks and Caicos Rob set up a beautiful dinner on the beach were he proposed.  For the big day this lovely sweet couple chose The Liberty House Restaurant with it's sweeping views of the New York City skyline.  Lauren looked fresh and glowing in a gorgeous tiered gown by Alita Graham from Kleinfelds that caught the wind with every turn.  We just loved that she accented her look with a single orchid and flowing veil. Her bridesmaids looked flawless in navy dresses by ML Monique Lhuillier from Nordstrom.  Narcissus Florals in Toms River NJ created bouquets from cream roses, hydrangea and green orchids.  Invitations by Vera Wang from The Papery in Shrewsbury were a perfect pairing.  As the sun set the city glowed and the sky grew to a deep midnight blue as the couple danced in each others arms surrounded by their loving friends and family.

A White Tie Affair: The Metropolitan Club: New York Wedding Photography

This is one of our favorite fall events from our archives.  Rebecca & Christopher's elegant white tie wedding was a gorgeous affair.  We came in the night before for a few portraits in the park and to capture their rehearsal dinner at a private New York club.  The following day their ceremony took place at The Church of The Heavenly Rest and for their reception the couple selected  The Metropolitan Club.  Rebecca looked like royalty in her delicately embellished Carolina Herrera gown from Mark Ingram Atelier with her heirloom veil.  Her silver Jimmy Choo heels and stunning jewelry looked sophisticated with her sleek chignon which hair stylist Jason Quiin of Garren New York perfected.  Her bridesmaids look statuesque in slate gray Grecian style column gowns by Amsale Bridal and the groomsmen were dapper in white tie and tails from Baldwin Formals.  Expert event planner and florist David Beahm of David Beahm Designs transformed The Metropolitan Club into a romantic English garden vision.  Stationary by The Printery of Oyster Bay NY featured a beautiful imprinted monogram and the cake from Soutine Bakery was accented with delicate fresh wild flowers.  The Eturnity Band,  founded & lead by Antonio Alston, former drummer of James Brown, not only provided amazing vocals but created a full stage show that was spectacular.  Milestone Video Productions skillfully captured the epic night on video for the happy couple.  I was trilled to commission fellow wedding photographer Marie Papp of Marie Papp Photography to help capture this amazing event.

A Beautiful Russian Orthodox Wedding: The Madison Hotel: New Jersey Wedding Photography

Some things are just meant to be!  Just before Memorial Day weekend in 2009 New York City was humming with activity.  Marina and her girlfriends celebrated with dinner, drinks and "girl talk".  As they were discussing love Marina's friend Jill pointed across the room and said, “You never know what’s going to happen, Marina. Your future husband could be right around the corner; he could be that guy right there.” As Marina followed the extended hand she caught eyes with Mark. Two years later while on vacation in Warsaw's Old Town in Poland Mark proposed and Marina ecstatically accepted!  The couple toured the city by horse and carriage reveling in the romantic evening and thoughts of their future life together.

For the big day Mark and Marina enlisted the help of Agnieshka Burke of Pumpkin Coach Events to help create their vision.  Marina looked like a movie star from a bygone era in her Paloma Blanca gown from Bijou Bridal of Paramus, NJ.  Invitations by Pumpkin Coach Events had an old world feel and simple yet elegant bouquets from Flowers by Connie Riemer completed the look.  For a bit of sparkle Marina accented her gown with a veil embellished with crystals from Exquisite Bride of Millburn, NJ.  We just loved the little mirror she used to touch up her make up which had a wedding image of her grandparents on it.   A beautiful ceremony was held at the ornate St. John The Baptist Russian Orthodox Church.  The Madison Hotel, a Georgian Style Mansion set with beautiful mature trees, was a captivating reception site. The parents of the bride gave a touching toast and presented the bride with the traditional Russian wedding offering of bread and salt symbolizing a prosperous marriage.  At the end of the evening Marina perched on the ornate bar near the ballroom for a quick kiss!

The Newark Club: A Fall Wedding To Remember: New Jersey Wedding Photography

Andrea & Jeff were such a sweet and warm couple, so full of love for each other.  Andrea looked stunning in her vintage inspired lace gown by Alvina Valenta which she paired with gorgeous pale pink Vince Camuto stilettos.  For her something borrowed she chose jewelry from her mother and her mother-in-law's beautiful veil.  Santos Florists created a beautiful bouquet of cream orchids and pale yellow roses for the bride and added vintage pink for the girls bouquets.  For the ceremony Andrea and Jeff chose St. Bartholomew The Aposle Parish in Scotch Plains.  The reception moved to The Newark Club where Santos Florists created airy arrangements of orchids for the tables.   Palmero's Bakery accented their divine cake with orchids as well and The Stingers Band had this bridal party on the dance floor all night.

Stone House at Stirling Ridge: An Modern Intimate Wedding~New Jersey Wedding Photographers

Nicole & Ken wanted a simple beautiful modern wedding.  Nicole chose a flowing Rachel Zoe gown that caught the soft breezes and opted for natural flowing tresses. Her makeup & flawless fresh glow were done by Nikki Tan's an upscale sunless tanning salon owned by Nicole. This gorgeous couple wanted a super intimate wedding without the traditional bridesmaids and groomsmen.  They chose The Stone House at Stirling Ridge for its mix of modern & rustic chic.  Nicole designed the decor herself opting for iron tree sculpture centerpieces with just a few fresh orchids, candlelight and vintage glass bottles with the table numbers.  Guests were greeted with personalize cork key chains and the signed in the 'guestbook' which were river rocks that people wrote personalized message to the bride & groom before placing them in a moss filled glass vase.  Pashmina shawls were folded in a basket with a cute message reading 'cuddle up' for guests to keep warm in the evening breeze.  It was simple, elegant and very personal.

Photography: Therese Marie Wagner Photography

Cinematography: N/A

Flowers: Laura Claire in Bernardsville

Ceremony Location: The Stone House at Stirling Ridge NJ

Reception Location: The Stone House at Stirling Ridge NJ

Shoes: Michael Kors

Dress: Rachel Zoe

Handbag: Louis Vuitton

Stationary: Beacon Lane at Etsy.com

Make-up Artist: Nikki Tans Airbrush Tanning Boutique in Berkely Heights

Hair: Laboratory Salon in Morristown

Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club: A White Tie Affair~New Jersey Wedding Photography

Kelly & Sean met through mutual friends four years ago and enjoyed a Saturday dating ritual of biking from Hoboken to Palisades Park. It was on one of those very dates that Sean proposed under the George Washington Bridge.  They wanted an elegant white tie wedding and choose the beautiful Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club for their big day.  Kelly looked gorgeous in her fitted La Sposa gown from Wedding Atelier in NYC.  She sported an elegant up-do and flawless makeup from MAC in Shrewsbury.  For her something borrowed she chose a diamond & ruby bracelet from her mother, while her father proudly displayed her first pair of baby shoes, a reminder of his little girl. Her girls looked stunning in long black gowns by Bill Levkoff paired with asymmetrical green bouquets from Narcissus Florals in Toms River.  Sean looked positively dashing in his white tie tux from Hugo Boss as him and his groomsmen shared a celebratory whiskey.  The lovely couple entered the grand ballroom, decorated with beautiful orchids, with a serenade of sparklers.  The beautiful invites by DB Custom Designs echoed the orchid and green accent theme.  The Fuzzpops were amazing and kept the crowd on the dance floor all night!

Baltusrol Golf Club: A Classic Club Wedding: New Jersey Wedding Photographers

Chase & Neil meet freshman year at Villanova where they became fast friends and later a couple.  After eight amazing years Neil proposed on their balcony in Philadelphia.  For the big day the couple chose Calvary Episcopal Church in Summit and Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield. Chase looked radiant in a lace Martina Liana gown from Bijou Bridal and shoes by Jimmy Choo.  The girls wore coral pink dresses from J.Crew Bridal with vibrant bouquets from Bloomers Florists.  Neil looked dashing in a blue suit by Tommy Hilfiger.  Stationary was provided by Reaves Engraving, Inc.  Baltusrol Golf Club provided a beautiful backdrop for portraits as Chase & Neil strolled along the grounds.  Bloomers created bright cheery centerpieces in pink & purple hues with delicate candlelight and the Woodland Bakery of Chatham NJ accented their beautiful cake with the same color flowers.  Entertainment was provided by The Kevin Osborne Band and the beautiful day was captured on video by Michael Lucio Sternbach of Moon Lasso.

Rumson Country Club: A Black Tie Wedding

Both Maggie & Eric went to same parties & social events at Boston College; they spent their summer nights at the same local college bar.  Eric even saw his future bride perform on stage, however it wasn't until six years after graduation that they finally met. It was a mutual classmates wedding that brought the two together.  "Under the smoky cover of a New Jersey fog machine, we took the first of many sweet dance steps together," recalls Maggie. They hit it off and shared their first kiss while waiting in line for a hand-rolled cigar.   After a year of long distance dating Maggie finally made the move up to Boston to be with Eric.  On a West Coast trip from San Francisco to LA the couple decided to take a hike in Big Sur. A 45 minute climb and one wrong turn later and Eric got down on one knee and proposed as the sun set over the valley. For the big day the couple decided to stay near Maggie's hometown of Rumson New Jersey.  The Church of the Nativity in Fair Haven was perfect for her ceremony and a tented outdoor reception at Rumson Country Club fit the black tie wedding theme.  Maggie chose a beautiful Monique Lhuillier gown from Kleinfeld Bridal with a full skirt of organza flowers paired with killer Jimmy Choo stilettos in festive silver sparkle.  Make up and Hair was done by Glen Goldbaum and a birdcage veil added a timeless elegance.  Eric chose a tasteful Brooks Brothers Tuxedo paired with evil ninja socks, a perfect pairing! Classic knee length black Alfred Sung dresses were picked or the girls.  The couples' invites were from Pauline's Papery in Red Bank. Maggie's mom Kathleen was the official "party planner" bringing in fabulous florists & event designers Craig Kiely & Darryn Murphy Designs to create soft fall table arrangements & stunning bouquets.  Their beautiful tent was brought in and set up by Sperry Tents and The All Star Dance Band from Star Talent Inc had this crowd packed on the dance floor till the early morning hour. Mr. Jeary, father of the bride, may just win our best dancer of the year award!