Meg and Eric

If Meg and Eric look familiar its because we posted an engagement session with them once upon a time. We loved shooting them then and we loved shooting them on their wedding. They are very relaxed people who take everything in stride: the bed half falls apart during the shoot, its all ok; the storm clouds are moving in, no big deal; the country club members are wondering why the heck a bridal party is on their putting green, "So what's gonna happen, they aren't going to let me have my wedding here again?" (haha, good one Eric!). This was truly a couple who couldn't have their feathers ruffled which made them amazing to work with.

We started the day at Meg's parents' GORGEOUS house with the sprawling back yard that looked fit for a magazine and a pink living room that had conveniently been emptied of furniture (which gave us plenty of room to play!). After the house it was on to Eagle Oaks Country Club where Eric convinced the manager's to let us have a few minutes on the green after the ceremony ( sans heels, of course). We also nabbed a few long exposures at night before we photographed them dancing the night away. Disco lights at the venue made for some pretty unique lighting and let's just say that it was hard for Meg and Eric to quit locking lips as they danced (but, hey, it was their wedding day!)

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Ah! To Be Young, In Love, Engaged and In Asbury

Last night Marissa and Cara had the pleasure of shooting an engagement session with Kara and John. After we got through the initial problem of Kara answering for Cara and Cara answering for Kara everything went smoothly. The group managed to hit just about every location in Asbury: Paramount Theatre, the boardwalk, the Beach Bar, the beach and finally Casino!

It was a great night that ended up with some really funky photos. Kara and John were great sports who went into a construction zone, rolled around in the sand, strolled into a closed bar and even got soaked by some waves for the sake of a photograph :)

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We love our brides and they love us!

We LOVE hearing back from our brides and sometimes their kind words mean so much to us that we can't help but share them! Not too long ago we stuck a bride in a bathtub, had her climb on top of a desk, and meander through an old train yard for her wedding day pictures. She managed to be able to view the slideshow during her honeymoon and sent us a very heartfelt email. Thanks Lisa!!!

You can still view Lisa's show HERE :)

On July 2, 2009 Lisa Morris Jemal writes:



Oh oh oh! You just made our honeymoon better if that is possible! We absolutely love love love the slideshow! I am obsessed with watching it (about 5-10 times a day!!) The first time I watched it I was crying like a baby! Who knew we could look so good!! You guys were amazing...you got some awesome shots! We will be home on the 10th and hopefully we can catch up! Thank you again for being so great on our wedding day! You made it so much fun for me! I can't believe I got in the bathtub! I love it! Thanks so much...we will talk soon! Hope all is well in Jersey for you!!


xoxo

Lisa (and Dan!)

Saira & Jung: A Two Day Affair

This past weekend was an absolute blast with lots of firsts. Saira and Jung had a fun filled two day wedding celebration. Friday night the celebration was at Saira’s parents’ house. Despite the crazy storm that blew in the night was perfect. Saira was stunning in a traditional sari in a deep jewel green. There were several traditional dance performances celebrating the newlyweds. Family and friends would come up to the couple giving well wishes on their new future together. No storm was going to stop this party from happening!

Saturday’s celebration was completely different and extremely exciting. John, Cara, Rebecca, and I met the bride in New York City at the Millennium Hotel at the United Nations, to photograph her getting ready for her big day. Saira was dazzling in gold colored wedding sari which was adorned with beautiful intricate beading, and not to mention her shoes were absolutely fabulous!

Once the bride was ready it was over to the United Nations to do images on the terrace overlooking the East River with her very handsome husband. It was the first time we had been at the United Nations to photograph a wedding. The views from the terrace were unbelievable, and to top that off the staff and security were nice enough to escort Saira, Jung, John and I around the U. N. We were fortunate to go inside the General Assembly to take photographs with all the different nations specifically Bangladesh and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Then we were off to the Hall of Flags where we took more photographs of the bride and groom by the family flags and, of course, we took a picture by the American Flag. Saira and Jung were very proud to stand by U.S. A. flag as Jung is a United States Marine. To top off our firsts, a quick storm blew in yet again but left the most breath taking rainbow over the East River.

The ballroom was gorgeous, modern and colorful. Saira’s colors were chocolate brown, deep reds, and aqua. The bride and groom entered twice into their wedding reception. The first time they were welcomed by family and friends and did a traditional Indian wedding ceremony. The second time they were welcomed and saluted by Jung’s fellow Marines where the welcomed Saira to their family. We even captured a romantic twilight shot! The rest of the night was filled with great music, conversation, spectacular views but most importantly love.

They say “ No rain, no rainbows” and we do hope that the rainbow at this wedding was a sign of love and lots of luck for this amazing couple!!

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Lisa & Daniel

Lisa and Daniel were married on a rainy saturday at the Liberty House with a view of the city that was half obscured by fog but you know what? It was still amazingly picturesque! Lisa was a really good sport with us and let us pose her a thousand different ways in her gorgeous (and dry!) hotel room. She was in the bathtub, in the shower, on a desk, on a bed... needless to say she really gave us her all :)

When we all got to the Liberty House we had a window where it wasn't raining and we ran out onto the balcony to shoot for a while. Even when the rain started up again Lisa and Dan bravely went to a local train station for more fun shots :)

We must say it: THIS is how you make it through a rainy day wedding with awesome shots. They were truly a wonderful couple!

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Megan & Brendan

Megan and Brendan thought they were going to be the latest in a long line for rainy-day weddings from June but just as it was time to go outside for pictures something amazing happened: we finally saw the sun!

Their day took place entirely in Red Bank going from the Molly Pitcher, to St. James, to Riverside Park, and back to the Molly again! It was fun to stay in the same area and really get to explore our surroundings. Pictures in the park? Play with the painted wall? Get a quick sunset and dance the night away!

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Sarah and Alan

Sarah and Alan had a lovely quiet little ceremony at the Breakers with only their nearest and dearest in attendance. It was flip-flops all the way as the bride and groom both went for comfort on their boardwalk/beach wedding. This day was just a little different then most because it was so low key but it was a joy to have such a calm, easy-going couple.

Luckily they had great weather, great people and great photos to help them make their wedding day just a little bit more special :)

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SARAH & NEIL

Every now and then we get the honor to take wedding pictures twice! By this we mean the bride and groom already were married somewhere else-this being England and get to have a second party here with their friends and families. Sarah and Neil were originally Married in a quaint abby in England and for the U.S. they wanted to spice it up a little bit, check out Sarah's Fabulous Dress and Neil looking very G.Q.!! Here's a few of our fav.'s...check them out :)

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Kristy & Frank

There's nothing quite like a day covered by constant rain to put you in the mood for a wedding, right? Right! Well... maybe not to everyone but we've said it once and we'll say it a thousand more times: photographers love the rain. You get some really cool shots, the colors are brighter, no one is squinting because of the sun. In short: we love the rain. We know not every bride feels the same way, and we know that Kristy wished for better weather for her special day, but she definitely prepared for the rain.

Kristy and her bridesmaids rushed to Target when it looked like the weather just wasn't going to take a turn towards the sunny side and bought really cute see-through umbrellas. In fact, umbrellas were sort of a theme of the day: umbrellas for the bride and groom, umbrellas overhead to keep the camera dry.... monstrous winds utterly destroying one of the Heyn Photo golf umbrellas. Even the gazebo we took pictures in had the vague shape and design of an umbrella!

Despite the weather Kristy and Frank managed to get some really amazing shots. There were also some pretty important life lessons such as the strength of an umbrella is in its wind resistance, not its width, and if the groom must get wet to keep the bride dry...then the groom just has to get wet.

These were two special people and we're happy we got to share their day with them!

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Sunday & John

The license plate really says it all for this couple: True Love.

Sunday and John were our last wedding of May and we were dodging in and out of storms the whole day, but no one let it dampen their spirits. In fact our enthusiastic bride volunteered to jump into the misty weather to make sure she got her pictures in a lovely little rose garden!

Once more we found ourselves at the Palace and we just have so many little alcoves to shoot in that we could barely contain ourselves! Thank goodness Sunday and John were good sports about it all but really they're the winners: just take a look at their photos and you'll see why!

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