The skies were blue, the sun was shining, and for the first time this spring…we could get away with a light jacket. For most…its “oh happy day…we can play outside, go for a walk, garden, etc.” But when its as nice as it was….especially on a brides wedding day….NOTHING can top that level of excitement. Mike and I arrived at the Ramada, walked into the bridal suite and were greeted as if we were family. The bride and her girls were so relaxed. The guys upstairs, sipping on moonshine and kicking back…and doing whatever it is men do for the 2 hours prior to the ceremony/first look.

I was so excited when Ali mentioned to me that her theme was secret garden/outdoorsy! We got everyone in the limo and headed to Double Trouble Park for the first look and formals. I could have KISSED Ali myself when she told me we would have nearly 2 hours to shoot everything. I usually get 30-60 minutes! We walked all over the park and everyone was such great sports.

By the time we got back to The Versailles Ballroom at the Ramada, the ceremony was about to begin and the reception room was STUNNING. The uplighting was amazing, the tablescapes were gorg and the attention to detail with vintage keys as table place cards…ugh…it was such a nature-esque, romantic, beautiful and FUN wedding! Thank you so much Ali for having us as part of your big day! Enjoy your images! : )

This Broach Bouquet was simply amazing….I was obsessed!

One of my faves….SO stunning!

Fierce Ali! Fierce!

I just adored these romantic gold and lace trimmed bridesmaid dresses!

PERFECTION!

 

Total album cover…like Back Street Boys meets Zac Brown Band….oh man Matt is going to hurt me for that one! : )

Time for the first look!!!

Love her reaction!!!

 

EEEEEK THESE TREES…THIS POSE…YOUR FACE…UGH ALI!

I promised Matt a few with his fave hat….turned out pretty cute! : )

 

Canvas Worthy!!

Double Trouble for formals….what a stelllllar idea! Look at these awesome buildings and backdrops!

The ceremony was so quick, but oh so beautiful…especially with the mason jar lined aisle!

Just you wait to see this uplighting in the reception hall! WOWZERS!

Parrrrtttyyyy Timeeee!!!

Though I could go on and one….you get the idea…they and WE had a blast!  : )

 

Wedding Day Details/Vendors:

Brides Dress: bought from Davids Bridal- Designer: Oleg Cassini
Brides Jewelry: Earrings-Zulily Bracelet- “Something Borrowed” from my Aunt Necklace- Macys(I removed the original hanging pearl) and purchased new center pearl from DasheDesigns on Etsy- (Yes, I even had to make my necklace lol)
Brides Flip Flops: DreamingBabies on Etsy
Bridal Shoes: Dyables from Davids Bridal
Bridal Veil: Davids Bridal
Brides make up/hair: Makeup done by Marissa from Tekniques Salon, Route 18 S. East Brunswick, NJ
Hair done by Laura from Tekniques Salon, Route 18 S. East Brunswick, NJ
Bridesmaids Dresses: Cinderella Bridal- Designer: Alexia Designs
Bridesmaids Jewelry: INC from Macys Jr. Jewelery- luminajewelstoo on Etsy
Wedding invitations/programs: I believe invitations were ordered from Davidsbridal.com
Wedding Favors: Skeleton Key Bottle Openers(given with the placecards) ordered from www.favorwarehouse.com
Wedding Key Door: Made myself out of pieces of wood from my old box spring. I stained the wood and screwed it all together(my first time using a power tool) I purchased the hinges from Lowes and the beautiful vintage door plate from 2CountryChics on Etsy.
Bird Cage: My sister Erika and I designed and created the birdcage with a cage from Marshalls, a Candle holder from Michaels and vines/flowers from Michaels
Wedding Cake: Chocolate Carousel
Venue: The Versaille’s Ballroom- Toms River Ramada
Djs: This is it Entertainment- James and Joey- thisisitentertainment.com
Wedding Key/ Secret garden book: Secret Garden Book- TheVintageRead on Etsy. Wedding Key- whichgoose on Etsy
Flower grils dress/crown: BabyGlam Bow-tique handmade
Flower girls shoes: Target
Grooms man cake: The Chocolate Carousel
Groomsman cake topper: Custom designed from allbobbleheads.com
Grooms tux: Joseph A. Bank
Groomsmens Tux: Joseph A. Bank
Groomsmens shoes:Joseph A. Bank
Limo Company: Andiamo Limo

Extras**
Pearl Hair Brooch- spiritsrising on Etsy
Lace Bouquet Wrap– silvasalazar on Etsy
Brooch Bouquet– nicolasacicero on Etsy
“Happily Ever After” sign on place card table-PurplePeonyCouture on Etsy
“Signature Cocktail” Sign– akapertyfultings on Etsy
Place cards- Frenchsteelbeadshop on Etsy