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SAMANTHA & RICK MARRIED!

Louise — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:34:16 +0000

Congratulations to Sam and Rick, married this past Saturday! Thank goodness the rain stopped long enough so the ceremony could be held in the rose garden! This is one of my favorites from the day! More to come soon!

TRICIA & JOSEPH | NATIRAR WEDDING

Louise — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:08:10 +0000

My 2012 wedding season began with an intimate and sweet wedding at Natirar in Peapack, NJ. Tricia and Joe were beaming from the moment we saw them at The Bernards Inn which made for an amazing first wedding of the year. Ryan Struck, an awesome surfing photographer, assisted me in capturing these lovely and wonderful moments.

JESSICA & FERNANDO | RUMSON WEDDING

Louise — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:30:11 +0000

I was so thrilled to share this special day with such a beautiful couple and their amazing families and friends! Jessica and Fernando’s ceremony was a perfect reflection of her American traditions and his Spanish culture. I felt so lucky to capture this very sweet couple’s wedding day with Brandi Grooms Johnson.
Ceremony Location: Holy Cross Church | Reception Location: Berkely Oceanfront Hotel | Event Planners: Amy Quigley, Mary Jane Lorenz | Floral Design: Entertain with Jane | Wedding Gown: Priscilla of Boston | Shoes: Via Spiga | Bridesmaids Dresses: J. Crew | Hair: Tranquility Design Studio | Makeup: Kathy Meyers | Caterer: Merri-Makers | Cake: The Bake Works | Entertainment: Pepe Cardona Alive N Kickin’

TRICIA & JOSEPH MARRIED!

Louise — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:39:50 +0000

I’m always so grateful that I get to work with amazing couples like Tricia and Joe and their incredible families! Their intimate wedding at Natirar was so lovely and I’m really looking forward to sharing more images soon!

JESSICA & FERNANDO MARRIED!

Louise — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:40:37 +0000

I’m so happy that Jessica and Fernando had the most perfect day for their wedding yesterday at Holy Cross Church. I adore these two and was so honored to celebrate their marriage and love with their amazing families and friends. Congratulations Jessica and Fernando!

JANE & CHRISTOPHER | SPRING LAKE WEDDING

Louise — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:11:23 +0000

Jane and Chris were married on a spectacular afternoon in October at St. Catharine Church in the historic seaside town of Spring Lake. Jane visualized her wedding day to be fun and sophisticated with a beachy feel! I really enjoyed meeting them in July at their engagement session in Central Park! I’m so grateful that Brandi Grooms Johnson was my second photographer for the day. Jane and Chris’ William Arthur invitations from The Papery in Sea Girt were classic and timeless.I loved Jane’s classically romantic chignon styled by Laura from Milagro Spa in in Manasquan. Jane was absolutely radiant as Jessica DeMarco D’Agostino made the last touches to her makeup.Her beautiful silk-faced satin strapless gown and Alençon lace cathedral length veil were from the Amsale flagship salon in Manhattan. I just loved her Butter bridal shoes! Jane borrowed her aunt’s pearl earrings and bracelet. The bouquets were lovely and filled with vendela roses, hydrangea and green berries. Wallflowers did an excellent job on all the florals!
The bridesmaids deep raspberry Jenny Yoo shantung silk dresses were gorgeous and the perfect choice for an early fall wedding!After portraits we headed over to the Spring Lake Bath and Tennis Club for their reception. It was a perfect evening for an outdoor cocktail hour.Their traditional tiered cake adorned with roses from Chocolate Carousel was so pretty.
The ballroom at the club is one of my favorite venues. It’s truly elegant and the staff did an amazing job of incorporating details that were special to Jane and Chris. Jane and Chris danced their first dance to the popular song It Had To Be You.The toasts were heartfelt and hilarious! Chris’ best man and brother, Mike, told some very funny tales that had everyone in tears! Bruce Saunders Entertainment had the dance floor full all night!After dinner, Jane and her father danced to The Wonder of You while Chris and his mother danced to Kind and Generous with his mother. Congratulations Jane and Chris! You’re an amazing couple with such wonderful friends and families!

SARAH & TIMOTHY | SANDY HOOK WEDDING

Louise — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:47:15 +0000

The beautifully renovated historic Sandy Hook Chapel in Fort Hancock that overlooks the Sandy Hook Bay was the perfect location for Sarah and Tim’s intimate wedding in September. Sandy Hook holds a very special place in their hearts because it was where Tim proposed to Sarah and where we later photographed their engagement session.Sarah’s satin strapless gown and veil from David’s Bridal were so pretty and delicate.Her bouquet was filled with roses, stephanotises, calla lilies and shells, and was a lovely complement to Tim’s boutonnière. Something Nice Floral Designs really did a wonderful job incorporating beach elements into all the florals! I especially loved the arch!
Mumford’s Culinary Center provided all the catering including the cake. The staff could not have been nicer!Minister Jessie Ferreira performed the ceremony. I loved how Tim made Sarah laugh! Sarah and Tim did not stop smiling as they danced their first dance to Talking Bird by Death Cab for Cutie!Tony from Cisco’s Premier DJ’s kept everyone on the dance floor for a fun afternoon of celebrating.Congratulations Sarah and Tim! I love that we share the same wedding anniversary!

LISA & SHAWN | LONG BRANCH WEDDING

Louise — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:58:59 +0000

I loved Lisa and Shawn’s intimate seaside wedding at Ocean Place Spa and Resort in September. I knew their wedding would be wonderful because I could tell how much they were in love during their engagement session in August. Shawn’s nephews, Kai, Flynn, and Jake were the ring bearers.Lisa’s BCBG ivory gown was soft and romatic. Jenna couldn’t have been happier for her mom!There were some beautiful moments between Lisa and her dad before they walked down the aisle.Retired Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Alexander D. Lehrer presided over the nuptials.It was such a treat for me to see so many of my boys former teachers from Forrestdale! Congratulations Lisa and Shawn! You are an amazing couple and I was so honored to be a part of your wedding day.

MARY & ROBERT | RUMSON WEDDING

Louise — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:46:05 +0000

Mary and Rob were married on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon in September at Holy Cross Church. Mary envisioned their wedding day as an end of summer celebration with a playful laid-back twist. I knew after their engagement session that their wedding day was going to be lots of fun. Brandi Grooms Johnson assisted in capturing some of the lovely and lively moments of the day with me.Mary and Rob’s William Arthur invitations and programs were simple and classic with touches of their pink and navy blue color scheme, and were made by Write Impression.Mary’s all white bouquet was filled with roses, gardenias, and calla lillies. I loved how it was wrapped with extra fabric from her gown and adorned with her grandmother’s vintage Tiffany brooch which was also her “something old.” The brooch was given to her by her grandmother, but it actually belonged to her great grandmother, who gave it to her grandmother when she married her grandfather. Her great grandmother’s name was Mary Hannan for whom she’s named after…its very special to her! Alan’s Rumson Florist did a great job on all the florals!Mary’s champagne glitter fabric shoes from the Jimmy Choo bridal collection added the perfect glamorous touch!Her beautiful gown from Mustillo’s was designed by Lazaro for the Tara Keeley collection. It looked like it was made just for her! I loved Mary’s chic bun styled by Keelin from Glen Goldbaum 72. Megan from Blue Mercury did an amazing job on her make-up. Mary borrowed her mom’s pearl necklace which also happens to be her grandmother’s pearls.

The bridesmaids navy blue LulaKate shantung silk dresses from Bella Bridesmaid were so elegant. Their bouquets were filled with pink calla lillies and wrapped with a navy bow and pearl accents. I just love Mary and Rob’s big smiles. This is always one of my favorite moments from a wedding day.Mary realized that some of her bridesmaids were posing for a photo without her and just had to jump into the shot. I think she is adorable!After the ceremony we headed over to Navesink Country Club for the reception.Brian George, Mary’s dad and owner of the menswear emporium, Northshore did a fantastic job of styling Rob and the groomsmen. Rob was so handsome in his khaki poplin suit with a blue and pink check shirt and Vineyard Vines tie. Rob works with his dad at their family business Middletown Sprinkler Company. Navesink Country Club is one of their clients and boys being boys, Rob just couldn’t resist turning on the system while he and his groomsmen were on the course. Ye Olde Pie Shoppe did a super job on Rob’s groom cake and their wedding cupcakes. Each table represented a different course that Middletown Sprinkler Company had installed a system. Mary and Rob danced their first dance to the Carrie Underwood’s Mama’s Song.Mary danced to Stevie Wonders Isn’t She Lovely with her father, and Rob to danced Lee Ann Womack’s I Hope You Dance with his mother.Rob’s best man, his dad, toasted the couple after reminiscing about life with Rob and his friends growing up. It was so funny as he pulled his notes out and the paper unfurled.Miracle rocked the house and had everyone dancing and singing!Congratulations Mary and Rob!