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The Hotel ML Wedding, Mount Laurel, NJ: Steve and Christy
I was so happy to welcome the start of wedding season with Steve and Christy at the Hotel ML in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.
Here's a few thoughts about their wedding:
1- Christy's new last name will be "Fox," and I love how they incorporated it on their wedding day!
2- Christy's family has a tradition of making chocolate chip cookies every day of the week. Rumor has it, that she brought some cookies to her and Steve's first date and this MAY be one of the many reasons they are married today. She even made some to share with her bridal party (and photographers!!) for her wedding day. Can I just comment and say- best tradition ever?!
3- There were so many GENUINE smiles all day long! Not just the bride and the groom, but they had the happiest parents and the most easy-going bridal party. The whole gang was up for anything and everything to help celebrate.
4- I hear there quite a few doctors in attendance which I'm sure made all of their guests feel safe to drop the hottest dance moves they had on the dance floor. All. Night. Long.
Makeup: Elizabeth Denny
Hair: Kate Spencer Hairstyling
Florals: Lynn Denny & Joanna Denny
Cake: Country Sweets
DJ: DiNardo Brothers
Venue: The Hotel ML
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Styled Pink Photography is based out of Mount Laurel, NJ and specializes in wedding and engagement photography in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, but open to other fabulous destinations such as Aruba, Italy, and other gorgeous locations.
The Waterfall, Claymont, DE Wedding: Tom + Heather
Tom and Heather were married early December- although it felt like early October! I met Heather and Tom last year at their snowy engagement session at Carousel Park in Delaware- take a look here. They are such a fun couple and so adorable together! When I found out I was pregnant this spring, Heather was one of the first people I told! Her wedding was the last of the 2015 wedding season and I didn't want to let her down. We came up with a plan to bring a second photographer (which is pretty standard) as well as a third photographer to take my place should I need to be whisked away to the hospital. You never know when babies will come and since I was 34 weeks pregnant, there was no room to play around, although I would have been in good hands- Heather and so many of her friends are nurses :) Turns out the day of her wedding I felt better than I normally did, and pretty much forgot I was pregnant! It was really awesome having the addition of two other fabulous primary photographers to get not one, but two additional perspectives (and a bunch of extra photos for Heather and Tom). We did all of the bridal party photos at gorgeous Gibraltar, a country estate home with garden areas and fun architecture. We were running out of time before the sun was due to set, but with such an awesome and cooperative bridal party, we were able to capture the amazing colors of the sun setting. Next we were off to a local attraction- Santa's house, for some festive photos with Christmas lights. Lastly, we were off to the Waterfall in Claymont Delaware for their reception- the same place Heather's parents were married- how sweet! It was an unforgettable evening for Heather, Tom, and all of their guests as they danced the night away. I'm so happy I could be a part of it (and have their wedding completely edited and in their hands before the baby comes!)
Hair & Makeup: Mary Aiello
Floral: Bregers Flowers
Cake: Cakes by Dana
Venue: The Waterfall
Are you engaged? Looking for a photographer? Fill out the CONTACT page and tell me all about your awesome wedding plans!
Styled Pink Photography is based out of Mount Laurel, NJ and specializes in wedding and engagement photography in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, but open to other fabulous destinations such as Aruba, Italy, and other gorgeous locations.
Knowlton Mansion, Philadelphia, PA Wedding: Carl + Julia
When I think of Carl and Julia, I think "pure romance." I know so much of their story, because over the course of wedding planning, I became super close with Julia- so I'm going to list some reasons why I think they have such an amazing story.
-They grew up in the same neighborhood. Their moms are best friends!
-When Carl proposed, he set up an elaborate scavenger hunt that involved their grade school teacher, multiple family members, and of course, a stunning diamond.
-While Carl was overseas serving in the Army as a pilot, he made sure to send Julia flowers every month on their anniversary.
-They both ended their wedding vows with the same sentence.
To sum it up, they are absolutely perfect for each other. Their rustic/bohemian wedding at Knowlton Mansion, was the culmination of their relationship and I think everyone in the room was so happy to see them reunited at last, after a long eleven months apart. Thank you Carl for your service and thanks to Carl AND Julia for being just absolutely adorable and hilarious.
Makeup: Christine Swope (bride) and Brennan Reichlin (bridesmaids)
Hair: Angela Leap and Niki Bachman
Gown: Marisa Bridals
Floral: Lynne Blackman with My Jersey Garden
Cake: Conroy Catering
Stationery: Julia Carite (the amazingly talented Graphic Designer/Bride herself!
Venue: Knowlton Mansion
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Styled Pink Photography is based out of Mount Laurel, NJ and specializes in wedding and engagement photography in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, but open to other fabulous destinations such as Aruba, Italy, and other gorgeous locations.
White Clay Creek Country Club, Wilmington, DE Wedding: Tom + Caitlin
I've been anxiously awaiting this day ever since I first met Caitlin and Tom on FaceTime many months ago. I think it clicked when we both realized our mutual love for our pups. Tom and Caitlin have two adorable little terrier girls (Maddie and Marley) and of course, I have my guy, Pixel. Clearly, our dogs HAD to meet during this FaceTime meeting. Next we had a gorgeous engagement session at Brandywine State Park- here's the session. It was here that I saw, in person, how adorable Caitlin and Tom really are! So in love, she affectionately calls him Monkey- I'll hear the story to that one day! The way Tom looks at Caitlin is just enough to start the tears. Needless to say, on their wedding day, there were tears.... not only from the guests, but from behind the camera.
Caitlin wore a GORGEOUS Maggie Sottero gown.
Petal Pushers put Caitlin's florals to life- completing her light pink and mojito green color scheme.
Caitlin was ready to get married down to her nail art- she rocked an "I do" on her ring finger- so adorable!
Caitlin and her girls got ready at the White Clay Creek Country Club.
Girl... just stunning!
Clearly, this is for Tom!
There's no doubt about it- these guys were ready for an entire day of fun!
Caitlin and Tom had such a sweet First Look.
Caitlin and her girls looking stunning in pink!
We drove golf carts down to this rustic bridge at White Clay Creek.. yes, golf carts- see below!
We feverishly checked our weather app- luckily, we beat the rain! It started just before the ceremony- on a covered porch.
The storm rolling in made for an expressive sky.
I clung to the back of a golf cart with my second shooter and assistant, as the wedding coordinator drove us around... I'm sure we weren't going very fast, but it always seems a little risky, holding all of your gear, trying to snag a shot, and trying not to fall off!
Cakes by Kim made the Mallees' adorable wedding cake.
Tom and Caitlin during their First Dance as husband and wife.
Even the groom couldn't resist snagging a shot of Caitlin and her dad!
Tom and his mom had a tearjerker of a parent dance- so, so sweet.
Married! We had to include pink of course!
Hair + Makeup: Jen Holmwood & Ty
Gown: Maggie Sottero
Floral: Petal Pushers
Cake: Cakes by Kim
DJ: D & J DJ Service
Venue: White Clay Country Club
Are you engaged? Looking for a photographer? Fill out the CONTACT page and tell me all about your awesome wedding plans!
Styled Pink Photography is based out of Mount Laurel, NJ and specializes in wedding and engagement photography in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, but open to other fabulous destinations such as Aruba, Italy, and other gorgeous locations.
Indian Spring Country Club, Marlton, NJ Wedding: Paul + Katie
Paul and Katie were married early August and were blessed with the most gorgeous day- a gentle breezy and a bright skies. Their navy, yellow, and gray wedding came together with Katie's favorite flowers- sunflowers of course! It was the most smooth, go with the flow sort of wedding day I think I've ever experienced! It was just stunning... let's let the photos speak for themselves!
Katie's a big fan of sunflowers- her gorgeous bouquets are from Leigh Florist.
Everyone loves a hairspray shot! Katie's hair and makeup were done by Taffeta Hair and Makeup Design.
A gorgeous invitation suite!
I love getting ready shots of the bride! What's more fun than putting on your wedding gown!? Katie's wedding gown is Morilee from Country Way Bridal.
Such a gorgeous bride- I'm a sucker from a good black and white photo.
Katie did a First Look with her parents- goosebumps!
Paul and his guys start off their Getting Ready- it's fun hanging with the groomsmen!
Paul and Katie's ceremony took place at their church, St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church.
I loved the natural light on the alter while Paul and Katie exchanged vows- how cute are they?
Just Married!
We headed to Indian Springs Country Club for bridal party shots under a gorgeous willow tree.
Katie and her bridesmaids were just perfect- you girls worked it!
Paul and his groomsmen were hilariously entertaining.
So in love with this gorgeous blue building we found on the grounds at Indian Spring Country Club, Paul and Katie are so in love and adorable together! Katie needs to get on the cover of a bridal magazine ASAP.
The reception decor included lots of sunflowers and vintage, glass bottles as table decor- so colorful!
Katie's seventh grade students wrote quotes about love that were spread all throughout the reception area- they were hilarious (and so true)!
The bridal party makes their introductions as Untouchable Entertainment provides the beats.
Paul and Katie's first dance as husband and wife.
The maid of honor and best man make their speeches.
Katie and her father share a special parent dance.
Paul and his mother then shared their dance. I love capturing the bride's reaction!
Paul and Katie cut their wedding cake from Gallo's Bakery. Then Katie lovingly feeds Paul a potato chip- he's not a sweets guy. I think the entire room was giggling.
Hair + Makeup: Taffeta Hair and Makeup Design
Gown: Morilee from Country Way Bridal
Floral: Leigh Florist
Cake: Gallo's Bakery
Ceremony: St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church
Reception: Indian Spring Country Club
Are you engaged? Looking for a photographer? Fill out the CONTACT page and tell me all about your awesome wedding plans!
Styled Pink Photography is based out of Mount Laurel, NJ and specializes in wedding and engagement photography in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, but open to other fabulous destinations such as Aruba, Italy, and other gorgeous locations.