Daphney & Osten’s E-Session
Weehawken Waterfront Recreation Park, Weehawken, NJ

For those that keep current with our blog, you will realize that we are posting a little out of order.  We actually blogged Daphney and Osten’s Rockleigh CC Wedding the other day.  But because of an abundance of rain-outs, we ended up shooting their engagement session, just days before their actual wedding.  Enjoy!

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Christine and Thomas’ Wedding
Liberty House, Jersey City, New Jersey

When a couple is this much fun, our job is easy.  Christine and Tom were busting with smiles and full of fun on their wedding day.  We just let them be themselves and snapped along, capturing it all.  We could have easily blogged twice as many photos, but we have to leave some surprises for their wedding gallery!

The day started with Christine’s bridal prep at the DoubleTree Hotel in Jersey City.  We couldn’t resist this sexy shilouette in the window.  Gotta get the shoes!

And of course the bouquet.  Love the purple centers of the calla lilies against the white roses.

Christine our beautiful bride, a thoughtful moment.

Then off to the ceremony at St. Francis Church in Hoboken, NJ.  Dad escorts Christine down the aisle.

Fun Fact:  Christine and Tom met in Washington Liquors in Hoboken.  So staging a short re-enactment was a must!

You never know where love will strike!

Finally off to Liberty House (in Liberty State Park).  The bridal party helped us rock the giant chess board.

1…2…3…  Jump.

We can see who is the Queen around here!  heh.

Reception room decked in purple and white.

Announcing the new Mr. & Mrs….

First dance.

The night had many speeches and toasts.

And of course wedding cake!  Shout out to our friends at Carlo’s Bakery (Cake Boss) for another beautiful sweet masterpiece.

What’s more beautiful than wedding cake and sunset?

Tom’s Grandmother “Giggy” made 100 dozen homemade cookies for an amazing dessert buffet!

And of course the rings!

What a lovely night for a wedding!  Nighty Night Liberty House!

Thanks so much Steven and Brooke — we’re thrilled with the photos and had a wonderful time working with you on our wedding day!!

Christine & Thomas

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Caitlin and Mark’s Wedding
Tappan Hill, Tarrytown, New York

We started our day at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, NY.  On the way in, we momentarily got swept away into an Indian wedding baraat (processional with the white horse), but the crowd soon dissipated leaving us to a quiet lobby…. until Mark walked in!  Our whole day was fun and adventurous this way.  We never seemed to know exactly what to expect, but things always seemed to turn out right.

The weather held out, allowing us to not only shoot our portraits outside, but also enjoy an amazing river view ceremony.  A bright red firetruck showed up in time for the bridal party photos!  And, we got to get down and party hard with our favorite band, The Original Faze 4 (who played at our own wedding last May).

Caitlin’s gorgeous dress.  Bridal Prep.

Just something about the anticipation and emotion on the morning of a wedding.

Caitlin getting excited!

Can’t forget the jewelry - love this shot of the earrings.

Love the fire truck!  We should have one at every wedding!

Mark arranged for “his” truck to come all the way from Alpine, NJ to Tappan Hill for these snaps.

Every couple has “their thing.” 

Handsome groom.

Beautiful women!  Love the pink and blue!

Classic bouquet.

The outdoor ceremony spot at Tappan Hill is so dramatic.

Reception room - we couldn’t decide between these two view of the centerpieces, so we blogged them both.

Congratulating Caitlin and Mark after their first dance!  Warm!

Partying with the Original Faze 4.

Goodnight Tappan Hill.

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Daphney and Osten’s Wedding
Rockleigh Country Club, Rockleigh, New Jersey

A lot of brides fear rain on their wedding day.  But, really it’s not so scary.  It rained on our own wedding day and the whole time we just kept telling ourselves that rainy days actually makes for beautiful photographic conditions.  We’re not afraid of a little water, and neither were Daphney and Osten - who got adventurous with us, grabbing an umbrella and venturing outside for some photos.

Rockleigh Country Club was an amazingly helpful and beautiful backdrop to the day.  Because of the sheer number of amazing spaces, we were able to keep things fun and fresh even when we couldn’t be outdoors.  We utilized Rockleigh CC’s overhangs, ballroom, windows, piano, foyer, upstairs balcony and so on…

Setting the stage:  a few rainy day snaps before we even entered the venue.

Raindrops on the Rockleigh sign.

An even wetter fountain.

Love Daphney’s Nina shoes.  Classic & Chic.

Our beautiful Bride!  Her sister totally rocked her makeup.

Love this bouquet.  The rich purples of the callas and orchids just popped!

Fun Fact - Something Borrowed:  The umbrella is actually the same one I used on my wedding day.  We had it in the car and HAD to run and grab it as soon as we saw Daphney & Osten’s flowers.

Handsome Groomsmen!

Love this stolen moment of the Flower Girl who found something much more interesting to watch (other than us shooting the family formals).

What can I say, photography is hard work!  LOL.  I don’t normally post photos of myself ‘working,’ but this one doesn’t really qualify, does it?

Again, love this color palette!  Centerpiece on the left.  Wedding bands on Daphney’s Bouquet on the right.

Entering as Man and Wife!

A lot goes on behind the scenes - the making of a beautiful affair!

Daphney and Osten’s Invitation was tri-lingual, to properly invite all their most special guests!

A little parting romance.

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