This is a lovely classic shore wedding from a few years back. Katie & Kevin meet through mutual friends years before they started dating and lost touch. As irony would have it just as Katie was about to sing the papers on her new Upper East Side apartment she reconnected with Kevin who lived just a mile away. The sparks flew and a year & half later the two were at there favorite rooftop spot in the city when Katie looked across the street to see a sign hung out the window of an apartment building that said "Katie, will you marry me?" Kevin then swept her away to close restaurant were he had both of their families waiting! On the big day Katie looked divine in her classic Vera Wang sheath dress and Kate Spade shoes with hair and make up from Salon Kokopelli in Spring Lake. The bridesmaids looked ready for a shore wedding in marine blue gowns from Amsale. Kate Duffy of Katydid Signature Floral & Event Design created splendid cream bouquets for the girls and vibrant pink peonies & roses for Katie with a silver starfish accent. They married in St. Mark's Catholic Church in Sea Girt NJ and then hopped on the trolley to head to the Spring Lake beach and bridge for some portraits. For the reception the couple chose the elegant Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club in Farmingdale where Tim McLoone & The Shirley's entertained the crowd through the night.
The Madison Hotel: Emily & Pete: New Jersey Wedding Photographers
Here is another one of my favorite past weddings that we didn't have a chance to blog about. Emily & Pete are so in love! They just beamed when they look at each other. Their beautiful wedding took place at The Madison Hotel in Morristown NJ with their rehearsal dinner at The Bernards Inn. Emily looked stunning in a Mariage Couture gown and Stuart Weitzman shoes. The bridesmaids looked fresh and elegant in their navy blue and cream dresses by Alvina Valenta. Dara Ellis of Designs by Dara in Colts Neck created wonderful bouquets to pair with the simple sophistication of the day. The ceremony took place in one of the most beautiful churches Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Bernardsville NJ. The Madison Hotel was a lovely back drop as the bride and groom took a quick walk around the property as husband and wife. The Starlyte Band had their hands full with this dancing crowd! The dance floor was packed the entire night with friends & family!
New Jersey Bride: Love It List 2012! New Jersey Wedding Photographers
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
