Flanders Hotel Wedding: Krysta + Rich

Krysta and Rich’s December wedding was the last wedding of 2019 for me and boy was it a great one to end with! This couple is clearly fun to be around with over 300 guests, it was a big party from start to finish. Krysta and her ten bridesmaids got ready on site at The Flanders Hotel, with Your Day Your Way, on hair and makeup. After a jitney ride to St. Augustine’s Church for their ceremony, everyone headed back to The Flanders Hotel, for a beer garden (the first I’ve seen at a wedding) and live music by Goody Blue Shoes. The bridal party quickly snuck out for some photos on the Ocean City boardwalk with some gorgeous winter sunlight. Their wedding details included florals by Spinning Wheel Florist and a gorgeous cake by Blue Dolfin Sweets. The extra Christmas lights and oversized flocked trees (decorated by the hotel) made the perfect setting for their wedding. Krysta and Rich cut the wedding cake, and then cute the pizza (a new tradition at the Flanders Hotel), before heading outside for a night shot by the ferris wheel overlooking Castaway Cove. Dessert included Christmas cookies and coffee. From shawls, to twinkling lights, to Christmas cookies- I declare winter weddings to be amazing!

THE DETAILS

Venue: The Flanders Hotel, Ocean City, New Jersey

Florals: Spinning Wheel Florist

Hair & Makeup: Your Day Your Way

Cake: Blue Dolfin Sweets

Band: Goody Blue Shoes

Gown: Martina Liana

Windrift Hotel Wedding in Avalon, New Jersey: Joe and Amy

I love beach weddings, and a beach wedding in the winter is no exception. Joe and Amy were married at the Windrift Hotel in Avalon, New Jersey in November. I was so excited to be back at the beautiful Windrift and their gorgeous ballroom (see below), and to capture Amy and Joe’s wedding. After getting to know them at their engagement session at Ridley Creek State Park, earlier in the year, I knew we were all in for a good time.

Amy and Joe both got ready at the hotel before their ceremony on a covered deck overlooking the ocean. Amy’s aunt officiated the wedding, giving it such a personal and beautiful touch. While guests headed downstairs to cocktail hour, we snuck out for some gorgeous sunset photos on the beach- aligning just right with golden hour. I knew this would be an extremely memorable wedding when Joe and his friends displayed their AMAZING dance moves on the dance floor. In addition to amazing dance moves, Joe serenaded Amy in front of their guests- does it get any better? Congratulations to Joe and Amy- what an absolute honor to capture your day!

We lucked out with a seasonably warm day in November in Avalon, NJ at the Windrift.

Golden hour on the beaches of Avalon at the Windrift Hotel. So so dreamy!

Amy and her bridesmaids got ready on-site at the Windrift Hotel with the perfect window light for Amy’s bridal portraits.

A First Look with Dad- so beautiful.

This dancefloor- forever memorable!

THE DETAILS

Venue: Windrift Hotel, Avalon, New Jersey

Hair & Makeup: Melanie of Melanie Rae Artistry

Cake : The Cake Boutique

Band: The Juliano Brothers

Long Beach Island Family Shoot

It was a Thursday evening, as I drove into LBI with my music up and my windows down. It was so relaxing. I pulled up to a gorgeous house on the beach- and I didn't want to leave. Last time I saw Breezy and her husband, Jon, their cutie daughter, Katelyn, was just born. Since then, Katelyn has grown up so much- walking, smiling, and just being adorable in general. We did a little family shoot, before we called out the rest of the family for a couple of fun beach shots. This had to be one of the most fun family shoots ever! Thanks for all the laughs :)