Little beads of sweat trickled down Katye’s forehead.  She was more than half way through the Morristown St. Patrick’s Day 5K and she was making good time! Passing runner after runner, Kayte did a double take when she saw someone she knew jogging in front of her.  It was Brian, one of the guys that ran in the same circle of friends she did in college!  They admittedly had little interaction before, but Kayte still ran up to say hello.  As Kayte tapped Brian on the shoulder, it was obvious he was excited to see her!  They exchanged a quick greeting before Kayte sped past Brian and on to the finish line!

After the race, Kayte and Brian found themselves at the same St. Patrick’s Day party.  They started talking and discovered they would both be running the Long Branch half marathon in a few month.  Realizing how much they had in common, Kayte and Brian started spending more and more time together. After an amazing date at the Museum of Natural History, Brian made Kayte dinner, got down on one knee, and proposed!  They tied the knot on March 23rd at the Oakeside Mansion and their day was absolutely beautiful.

Kayte and Brian, congratulations on your marriage!  I am so excited for you and completely honored to have been a part of such an incredible day in your lives. Check out a few of my favorites photographs from your wedding below.

Kayte and Brian’s invitation suite might have been one of my favorites.  EVER.

Kayte’s Enzoani dress was absolutely beautiful.  I loved it’s romantic feel.

How adorable are these purple and white chevron clutches Kayte gifted her bridesmaids?!

Pretty shoes by Badgley Mischka.

Custom hangers are a great way to show off your wedding dress!  This one by Betty Anne Productions is amazing!

Kayte…you are such a LOVELY bride!

This bouquet = GORGEOUSNESS!

All of the floral arrangements were created by Kayte’s bridesmaid Stephanie, Stephanie’s twin sister Lauren, and her younger sister Michelle.

A big thanks to Mekina Saylor for capturing Brian getting ready and for being my incredible second shooter!

The ceremony took place at St. Pirus X Church in Montville, NJ.

Kayte and Brian saw each other for the first time when Kayte walked down the aisle.  I love the sweet looks on both of their faces!

Officially husband and wife!

Kayte and Brian’s reception took place at the Oakeside Mansion in Bloomfield, NJ.

Kayte’s bridesmaids wore brillant purple dresses from J Crew.

The groomsmen wore grey Vera Wang tuxes from Men’s Warehouse.

I loved every minute with this bridal party!  They were so much FUN!

My favorite time of the day was Kayte and Brian’s portrait session!  Kayte planned the day so well…we had an entire HOUR to take photographs in this delicious golden light!

Stop it…you guys are too ADORABLE!

LOVE.

This white wrap-around porch felt like it belonged on an old Southern plantation!

Kayte and Brian made these DIY place cards and Brian built the wooden stand where they were displayed.

This might be the cutest birdhouse card box I have ever seen!  Find one for your wedding here.

One of my favorite details?  These Mr. and Mrs. forks for the cake cutting!

Loving the basket of dancing shoes for guests.

Kayte actually sewed each one of these favor bags!  Hand made chocolate dipped Oreos were placed inside for a sweet midnight treat.

A big thank you to Mehdi Doumi for creating this fingerprint guest book tree for the bride and groom!

Kayte and Brian shared their first dance to “Swept Away” by the Avett Brothers.

After a delicious dinner, the party really got started!

Brian’s best man and brother Thomas gave a very funny toast!

After Kayte and Brian cut the cake…

…they spent the rest of the evening dancing in each other’s arms!  Congratulations Kayte and Brian!  I hope you will have many years filled with love and happiness!