We were just so excited to be picked by New Jersey Bride to be on their new "Love It List"! Editor Molly Tully says, "Our Love It list is indispensable for any bride planning a wedding in New Jersey, making it the premier go-to bridal resource. These are all the professionals—grouped together all in one list—who we truly love and trust to create the wedding you've always dreamed of. We want New Jersey brides to love every detail of their weddings, and these are the people who will help make that possible." Congratulations to all the other wonderful vendors who made the list!
Style Me Pretty: Congratulations Stephanie & Pete! : Bonnet Island Wedding Photographers
We were just trilled to hear that Stephanie & Pete's gorgeous Bonnet Island Estate wedding will be featured today on Style Me Pretty's Little Black Book Blog! As Style Me Pretty's Little Black Book is an exclusive thoughtfully edited listing of only top quality vendors we are very honored to be included!
Plainfield Country Club: A French Country Wedding: New Jersey Wedding Photographers
With spring in the air I have been revisiting some of my favorite weddings of the past that I didn't get a chance to blog about. Here is one of my favorite French Country weddings at the beautiful Plainfield Country Club. The lovely bride Tracy look elegant and timeless in her lace Anne Barge gown from Kleinfeld Bridal. Her bouquet by David Mitchell of Still Life Fine Event Design was gorgeous and the fresh herbs were just the right touch. Bill the groom chose a classic Joseph Abboud Tux. One of our all time favorite party planners JoAnn Gregoli of Elegant Occasions helped to pull this French Country vision together. The ceremony was held at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Parish with the sun shining down. The party then moved to The Plainfield Country Club were the guests enjoyed a beautiful outdoor cocktail hour with fresh cucumber water, a market vegetable spread and artisan breads inspired by the bride and groom's love of farmers markets. Instead of a traditional cake Tracy & Bill went for a 'cheese cake' made from rounds of imported cheeses from Murray's Cheese Shop of New York decorated with sugared fruits. David Mitchell of Still Life Fine Event Design created charming, rustic and romantic table displays. I loved the white porcelain containers in various shapes and sizes with pewter chargers and golden yellow and hydrangea blue linens. The table’s place cards were sweet vintage seed packages! The lovely stationary was by Ceci of New York. Lighting design by Stortz Lighting and music by The Le Blanc Brothers just made the night.
Congratulations to Caroline & José: New York Wedding Photographers
The Best of 2011: New Jersey Wedding Photographers: New Jersey Portrait Photographers
It has been a beautiful year and we have been blessed with amazing clients! It is always such an special feeling to be invited into the most important moments of someones life: their wedding, the pregnancy, the first child, and the growing families. Here are some of our favorite memories from this past year.....
My Sweet Valentine! : Monmouth County Portrait Photographers
My daughter & I had the best Valentine's Day playing dress up! I brought out all my wedding details my tiara ,bag, & favorite perfume for her to use as props. Happy Valentine's Day!!
Congratulations to Cate & John! :Monmouth County Wedding Photographers
We are so happy for our fabulous couple Cate & John for being published in the Spring/Summer issue of The Knot NJ! Their A Midsummer Night's Dream wedding was simply enchanting!
Bonnet Island Estate: A Tasting: Bonnet Island Wedding Photographers
It is always a treat to visit one of our favorite Weddings of Distinction venues The Bonnet Island Estate. Even in the winter there is something so deeply tranquil about the location with its bay views abundant wildlife and gentle breezes. To make things even more blissful we were joined by some of the most talented vendors as they created a feast of inspiration for the bride and grooms to be. Merri-Makers Catering offered up exquisite food & service. Stephanie Somodi owner of Designing the Most Inviting Day showcased a beautiful variety of invitations from rustic seaside bliss to black tie elegance. The truly talented floral team at MDS Floral Designs created an amazing range of tabletops from French Country to crystal & blue beach chic. The Cake Studio of Ocean City impressed us with his detail and imagination. Kate Duffy of Signature Floral & Event Design by Katydid outdid herself once again with tables of modern romantic elegance and rustic country charm. Thank you to the exceptional staff of The Bonnet Island Estate for creating another memorable experience.
Stephanie Somodi: Designing the Most Inviting Day
Signature Floral & Event Design by Katydid
Signature Floral & Event Design by Katydid
Baltusrol Golf & Country Club: A Holiday Affair! : New Jersey Wedding Photographers
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.
Golden Autumn Light: A Navesink Country Club Wedding: Monmouth County Wedding Photographers
Bathed in soft golden light Christy & Brett made their first steps as a newly married couple. Christy was radiant in her Priscilla of Boston gown with soft chiffon flower applique. Simple drop pearl earrings and bracelet from her mother were paired with a petal accented veil creating a soft classic look with a twist. "Dorothy meets Cinderella" shoes by Kate Spade made Christy's eyes sparkle bright. Darryn Murphy Designs created soft romantic bouquets of blush and cream roses. The ceremony was at Holy Cross of Rumson, with its beautiful red doors and vibrant community. The sheaths of wheat and simple elegant programs by Pauline's Paperie captured the autumn feel. For the ceremony they chose the beautiful Navesink Country Club were we were able to catch the last rays of warming sun before heading indoors for a great reception with music by The Kevin Osbourne Band.
