For the longest time, we’ve dreamt of being invited to a wedding in Cape May… and this past weekend, our dreams came true.
We’re so thankful that Sarah and Dmitry asked us to document their big day. The wedding day events all took place within historic Cape May– a gorgeous New Jersey beach community most famously for it’s Victorian architecture and shore town charm. They spent the morning getting ready at Hotel Macomer, followed by the wedding ceremony at the nearby Cape Island Baptist Church (in line with tradition, the church staff rang the tower bell to celebrate their nuptials). We journeyed through downtown Cape May & as far as the Historic Cape May Lighthouse for some portraits, before heading back to the Union Park Restaurant for an evening full of celebration. The rest of the night was filled with memorable toasts, keyboard performances dedicated to the bride + groom, dancing and a whole lot more dancing.
Below are some of our favorite moments from the day… and in no particular order, we’ll share with you some of them. We loved how Sarah and Dmitry exchanged handwritten letters to eachother. Dmitry’s best man was his son; we enjoyed watching how close of a bond they had together. A definite tear-jerking moment for us took place moments after the wedding ceremony had ended. Bride + groom had just exited the church sanctuary, and the best man quickly catches up to them. Without saying a word, the young man embraces his father with both arms.
Enjoy the preview below, and follow us on facebook to see more of our work! Congratulations once again to Sarah and Dmitry.
A few special mentions:
-Cakestand and Bridal Bouquet Brooch provided by Cake It Up, LLC
-Make-up and Hair by Rudy Raya (rudyraya@gmail.com)
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2 Jun ’13 | Categories: Wedding Photography | Tags: Cake It Up LLC Princeton, Cape Island Baptist Church weddings, Cape May wedding photographers, Dreamlite Photography Cape May NJ, exchanging letters, historic cape may, Hotel Macomber, rolls royce, Sarah Dmitry, six pence tradition, south jersey weddings, Union Park Restaurant Wedding Reception, victorian architecture, visual storytelling, wedding bells, wedding chocolates, wedding photojournalism, wedding story tellers | 144 Comments »
Jon had the absolute pleasure of photographing Karl and Michelle’s big day yesterday in South Jersey. To say everything went smoothly would be an understatement- perhaps one of the most calm, down-to-earth bride and groom we’ve ever worked with. Beautiful couple, creative bridal parties and great weather- seriously, who could ask for anything more? Check back in a few weeks for more photos from their wedding day. Felicitaciones a Karl & Michelle!
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26 Jun ’11 | Categories: Wedding Photography | Tags: bridal party photos, jt, Karl Michelle, New Jersey Wedding Photography, south jersey weddings, Unity Candle, wedding teasers | 1 Comment »
Having recently capped off an exciting, relaxing and adventurous winter break, we’re excited to share with you our first full wedding set of the year. After spending the morning getting her hair done with Peach (hairstylist at Tekniques Salon), Justine headed home for makeup with a MAC artist and some quality time with her ladies.
Typically, you might expect the groomsmen to be going about their day in this order 1) sleeping in 2) watching t.v. 3) drinking beers 4) getting their suits on 30 minutes before the ceremony. However, Mike and his groomsmen had other plans. Their morning started with a 10am appointment at the Old World Shaving Parlor in Red Bank, NJ. This old fashion barbershop had all the makings of a classic movie… shaving cream, steaming hot face towels, and an ultra-smooth razor shave. Until that day, we (as wedding photographers) had never heard of this service before, but we definitely recommend this Red Bank parlor to everyone.
The rest of the morning was spent getting ready with close friends and family. One of the many unique aspects of their wedding day was the trolley they rented for transportation. Thanks to the Long Branch Trolley Company, the bridal parties traveled to both the ceremony and reception in style. Their ceremony– packed with friends and family, a healthy dose of humorous moments, and a beautiful exchange of vows– seemed to go just as planned. If we were asked to pick our favorite moment of the day, it would probably be at the very beginning of the ceremony. Rather than timidly walking down the aisle as many ringbearers do, these young fellows bolted down the aisle as if it were the finish line to the NYC Marathon. Photographic proof can be seen on the teaser post here.
Afterwards, we headed down the street to the regionally famous, family-run Delicious Orchards. How in the world, might you ask, did we get permission to photograph the bride and groom at a country market? Easy… our awesome groom is a part of this family business. When we finished the bridal party photos inside the market itself, we spent some time doing portraits of Mike and Justine at the farm next door… also a part of Mike’s family!
We finished off the night at the phenomenal Jumping Brook Country Club in Neptune City, NJ. There was plenty of dancing, celebrating and toasting to go around for our newlyweds. Though we already expected our bride and groom to lead their guests in an all-nightlong dance party, they certainly couldn’t have done it without the exceptional live music provided by Platinum Band Music. Hands down, the best live music wedding band we’ve seen in NJ. At one point near the end of the night, Jon had mentioned to Howie, “Man.. I would definitely like to have this band at my own wedding someday.” Congratulations once again to Mike & Justine on their new marriage!
Finally, a list of the awesome vendors we met along the way:
Delicious Orchards http://www.deliciousorchardsnj.com/welcome/index.php
Long Branch Trolley Company (Bridal Party Transportation) http://www.longbranchtrolley.com/
Colts Neck Reformed Church (Wedding Ceremony) 72 County Road 537 East, Colts Neck, NJ
Jumping Brook Country Club, Neptune City, NJ (Wedding Reception) http://www.jumpingbrookcc.com/golf/proto/jumpingbrookcc/weddings/weddings.htm
Tekniques Salon (hair stylist: Peach) of Shrewsbury, NJ http://local.yahoo.com/info-10812307-tekniques-salon-shrewsbury
Old World Shaving Parlor http://oldworldshavingparlor.com/
Platinum Band Music http://www.platinumbandmusic.com/aboutus.html
Leonardo Jewelers http://www.leonardojewelers.com (info@leonardojewelers.com)
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3 Apr ’11 | Categories: Wedding Photography | Tags: Bridal Party Photos New Jersey Orchards, Central Jersey weddings, Colts Neck NJ weddings, Colts Neck Reformed Church Wedding Ceremony NJ, Delicious Orchards NJ New Jersey Wedding Photos, Dreamlite's Friends Wedding, Groom Groomsmen Old World Shaving Parlor Red Bank NJ, Hairstylists Tekniques Salon of Shrewsbury NJ, Jumping Brook Country Club reception Neptune City NJ, MAC cosmetics wedding, March Weddings, Men Wedding Cigars, mike justine, old world barbershop, south jersey weddings, teasers, Wedding Cakes, Wedding Photography, Wedding Reception Dancing Photos Lighting, Wedding Rings Bands by Leonardo Jewelers | 35 Comments »
Now that we’re both back in NJ for another wedding season, it would be an understatement to say that the 2011 season couldn’t have gotten off to a better start. Though our bodies are still recovering from yesterday’s wedding celebration, we’re excited to share with you a few teaser photos from Mike and Justine’s big day. Congratulations you two!
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27 Mar ’11 | Categories: Wedding Photography | Tags: Central Jersey weddings, Colts Neck NJ weddings, humor ring bearer runs down aisle, mike justine, reflections, south jersey weddings, teasers, Wedding Photography, wedding teasers | 2 Comments »
