South Jersey Wedding

A couple weeks ago I had the pleasure of shooting another backyard wedding along the water. Alyssa and Dan had planned a wedding at the Icona in Avalon, but when the pandemic nixed those plans they bounced back and planned a whole 2nd wedding in the span of just a few months! If you didn’t know their originals plans you’d never know that this wasn’t the wedding of their dreams all along! Dan did an absolutely amazing job transforming his parent’s backyard into a wedding venue full of greenery and flowers. The decor was absolutely gorgeous! Almost as gorgeous as the bride! Alyssa looked absolutely amazing and was so calm despite the hiccup in the weather. The rain didn’t quite cooperate for us, but it gave us a few breaks where we were able to sneak out for portraits and the tents provided the perfect cover for the ceremony and reception. It was such a beautiful day filled with close family and friends.

Emilie and Elliot's Backyard Wedding

Emilie and Elliot had the most stunning wedding on their family’s home in the hills of Pennsylvania. It was the perfect day filled with friends and family and a breathtaking backdrop! I met both Emilie and Elliot in the house as they both got ready on separate floors. It’s always fun when I can do both the bride and groom prep because they are getting ready at the same location. As the house bustled with activity Emilie got into her gown with the help of her sisters and Elliot prepared downstairs with his groomsmen. Afterwards we headed out front for the first look then bridal party and family photos. I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful setting. We were surrounded by mature trees that helped keep the heat at bay and provided such nice light. Once it was time for the ceremony we moved around back where the ceremony was setup facing the hillside. Emilie’s father officiated the ceremony after walking her down the aisle to Elliot. I love when family or friends officiate the ceremony because it adds such a personal touch to the event. Once the ceremony was completed we headed back out front for the reception under the tent. Floral arrangements and beautiful greenery decorated every bit of the space to create a garden wonderland. It was amazing and I had so much fun capturing all the details that were so thoughtfully put together. It provided the perfect backdrop for Emilie and Elliot’s reception.