Maureen + Steve // Intimate Outdoor New Jersey Wedding

Maureen and Steve are two of the sweetest people Paul and I have met here in New Jersey. It was such a pleasure and honor to be there with them and their friends and family at their intimate wedding under a gazebo in Milburn, NJ. There was a threat of rain all week, but the day ended up being perfect without a drop of rain in site. Even if there was, I don't think it would have dampened this celebration anyway!

Maureen and her son DJ have found their forever family with Steve and watching them start their family unit was so incredibly special. They were surrounded by closest friends and family who watched as they said yes to each other forever. My favorite part of the ceremony was where they passed their rings around to all of the guests for them to bless the rings with their prayers and love before they put the rings on each other. So special!! I absolutely loved that. 

Steve's vows were about three pages long (or close!!!) and he had everyone laughing and crying. At one point he grabbed Maureen's hand and put it over his heart and I am pretty sure everyone just about lost it. After they had their kiss and were pronounced Mr. and Mrs. Russell, they headed out of the gazebo with incredible emotion and a sparkle in their eyes. They did it!! Finally they were husband and wife. YAY!! 

They spent some time welcoming everyone and then while we did some photos, the guests headed over to the party at the Moonshine Supper Club in Milburn, NJ. What a fun party! Everyone danced and snacked on finger foods and had a fantastic time. 

Even though our time with Maureen and Steve (and DJ) was short, they impacted us greatly. I am absolutely in love how these images document their most special day as a family and I look forward to seeing their family continue to grow in love! Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Russell!!

Vendors: 

Dress: BHLDN // Groom Suit: Hugo Boss // Florist: Rekemeier's, Summit, NJ // Cake: Splurge Bakery in Millburn NJ // DJ: Touch of Class DJ // Hair: Jennifer at Zoku Salon in Summit NJ // Make up: Alexandria Luz // Venue/Catering: Moonshine Supper Club  // Acoustic Guitar: Mark Bodino

Morgan + Mike // The Carriage House

Todays wedding is a real treat! A stylish navy and blush wedding at The Carriage House in Galloway, NJ. When I saw those Navy dresses and the grey suits with brown wingtips...I knew we were in for a great day!

I 2nd shot this wedding with Laura Lee Photography and it was such a pleasure to make the rather long trek down to Galloway to ensure that Morgan and Mike had the best day possible and that it was documented perfectly! 

This was probably one of the most emotional weddings I have been too yet and it was so incredibly special. From Morgan's first look with her dad, and then her first look with Mike! I pretty much lost it. They were so lost in each other and the fact that this was it! They were about to make it forever. 

The ceremony was the same, with tears and laughter on the menu for everyone. It was such a great day! Enjoy this (super duper) long blog post of all my favorite images from the day and don't forget to go and check out Laura's post as well for more images from this beautiful wedding!