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

Keith + Rosemary // North NJ Wedding Photographer

I met Rosemary and Keith through a friend who sent them my way about a month ago. Once I heard the story of what their wedding day would be like, I knew we would be a perfect fit. 

Rosemary and Keith both live in Baltimore, but Rosemary grew up in Montclair, NJ. Their original wedding date was next spring, but due to some family health issues, they decided to move up their wedding date to October, make it mostly family and have a ceremony at the small neighborhood church down the road from the house Rosemary grew up in and a small reception afterward. 

Throughout the week, threats of Hurricane Joaquin caused me to keep a close eye on the weather for the day and take extra precautions in case we had high winds or pouring rain, but despite cloud cover and relatively cold temps, we didn't see one drop of rain the entire day! 

Paul and I only spent a few hours with them, but the time was fantastic. What a fun bunch of people!! Rosemary's details were classic and beautiful. She and Keith had fantastic sense of humor and there was much laughter and joking around throughout the day. It was a joyous occasion and I was so proud to be a part of it.