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Engagement ~ Melina & Andrew

March 3, 2012

I love Melina and Andrew’s engagement session. The two couldn’t hide how much they love one another even if they tried, and inspire of the cold weather their session was fun and utterly romantic : ) They wanted to make sure Jack, their adorable puggle, was a part of their photos since he is their first baby! He’s so freakin’ cute who could resist?

Their Story:

Melina and Andrew were smitten with one another from the day they met. It took a few colleagues attempting to set them up and a little courage before Andrew finally asked Melina out, but here they are having just celebrated 3 years together. This day was coming, and Melina knew it… it was just a matter of when. The day that Andrew proposed was such an emotional day in Melina’s life for many reasons. Melina was graduating with her MBA, and this was the perfect day for surprises and celebration. Andrew had picked out a beautiful Pandora charm bracelet with a graduation hat, a little puppy resembling Jack, and something sparkly to give the morning of Melina’s graduation. He knew she would never expect another gift that day. This was also the 6th anniversary of her father’s passing. A day that ever since the couple starting dating Andrew has made it a point for them to do something to celebrate life instead of mourning the loss. Over dinner that night, in front of both of their families, Andrew got down on one knee and proposed. As Melina put it, “It was the perfect culmination and celebration of life and love”.

I am very excited for Melina and Andrew’s July 21st wedding at David’s Country Inn in Hackettstown, NJ. It’s going to be simply beautiful!
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Engagement ~ Caitlin & Matthew

February 25, 2012

I had so much fun with Caitlin, Matt and Tyson photographing their engagement session. We went to a beautiful little park near Caitlin’s hometown of Green Brook, NJ. It was perfect with the just turning Fall foliage.

The Proposal:

Matt had been insisting for years that he would never propose on a holiday or Caitlin’s birthday, because he thought it would take away from the proposal. Christmas was right around the corner, and trying to save money to move in together, Caitlin and Matt had decided that they would limit their gift budget to $50 each. Matt had told Caitlin that he wasn’t going to be able to attend church with her and her family, because he had to put together her Christmas gift. She couldn’t fathom what could possibly need to be constructed. When she returned from church there was a huge wrapped box in her room. Matt insisted on helping her open it, taking the opportunity to get on one knee while she was distracted. He had filled the box with blankets and pillows, and Caitlin’s engagement ring was sitting on top.

Caitlin and Matt will be getting married this September at The Imperia in Somerset. I can’t wait to share their wedding photos with you too : )

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Vendor Spotlight ~ D’Lu Floral Impressions

February 22, 2012

Creating floral designs that go beyond the traditional, D’Lu‘s work is elegant, inventive and distinctive.

Deb Stasi, former owner of Through the Garden Gate in Red Bank and Lucy Moran, former owner of The Garden Shoppe in Old Bridge have combined flower design experience of over 20 years and established D’Lu Floral Impressions.

There is more to come of D’Lu’s work in the next few weeks. I’ve been working with them over the past year, capturing some of the remarkable designs they have created for clients, from brides to Riverview Medical Center.

Keep an eye out for more inspiring designs!

I love the subtle nautical inspired elements such as the rope and the boat shaped arrangement bowl. These elements paired with such delicate looking flowers and shells creates an elegant and sophisticated look.