It is an amazing feeling when you meet someone and just know.  Jeanna and Andrew found each other in high school, at their first job to be in fact!  They both knew there was something special about the other.  Over the next eight years they grew in their relationship, laughing often while making memories they would never forget.  This past May they made a very special one as Andrew got down on one knee at the W Hotel in Hoboken and asked Jeanna to be his wife!  Jeanna happily agreed and these two high school sweethearts are planning on tying the knot next July.

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of photographing Jeanna and Andrew’s beautiful Hoboken engagement session.  Enjoy a few of my favorites from their pretty sun-filled day below!

Andrew actually attended Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken.  He and Jeanna share many happy memories in this fun city.

Jeanna, you really are SO GORGEOUS!

There is nothing I love more then old cobblestone streets and a sweet embrace.

We just happened to stumble upon this spot on the hill right in front of the W Hotel where Andrew proposed!

LOVE.

After a walk down by the water, Andrew and Jeanna showed me around Andrew’s old campus.

Jeanna and Andrew, thank you for spending the afternoon with me!  I had such a blast getting to know you and I can’t wait for your beautiful wedding next July. 🙂

Italy holds a special place in my heart.  Marrying a Rizzuto and honeymooning in Florence, Capri, and Rome might have something to do with my love for this amazing country…but I think it is something more.  This June I was given the opportunity to photograph my very first INTERNATIONAL WEDDING in Florence, Italy! Before capturing Brittany and Aaron’s incredible day, I spent a week exploring Venice, Verona, Lake Garda and Florence with my mom!  The memories we made on this trip are so special to me and I can’t wait to share a few of them with you!   I invite you to grab an espresso and join me on this Italian journey.  Andiamo!

This is our hotel room in Venice.  Each morning my mom and I would sit on the balcony, snack on fresh fruit, and sip our espresso.

Relaxing devotional time.

My favorite part of the trip?  The GELATO!  The vanilla was the best.  🙂

In Venice my mom and I took a gondola ride where we were serenaded as we explored the tiny canals.

The Grand Canal.

This house in Venice reminded me of a Brooklyn brownstone!

Lovely Venetian mask.

To end our evenings in Venice, my mom and I would sit at an outdoor cafe and enjoy the live music.

Our second stop on the trip…Verona!

While there, we had to check out Juliet’s balcony.

Love notes.

You are beautiful mom!

While in Verona, we took a bus up to Riva Del Garda for the day.  It was BREATHTAKING!

After a few minutes on the beach, I swam out to the floating platform and soaked in the sun for hours.  It is one of my favorite memories of the entire trip.

Wild honeysuckle.

Welcome to Florence!

The sunrises were incredible…

…along with the architecture!

David.

Pretty Ponte Vecchio.

The morning before the wedding I hiked up to the Piazzale Michelangelo to capture a few photos of this incredible city.  It took four hours but it was worth it!

A big thanks to Brittany and Aaron for giving me the opportunity to go on this Italian adventure and to my mom for coming with me!  Stay tuned for a lovely Florence wedding, coming to the blog soon!

It was a warm June day, the perfect day for a wedding.  Behind the old train cars in the Madison Hotel, Erin got ready with her four best friends by her side.  She had been waiting for this day for what seemed like a lifetime.  After Matt’s sweet proposal on Island Beach State Park last Labor Day, Erin and Matt began planning an evening that would truly reflect them.  Pale greens with pretty pops of pink and white created the perfect palette for their summer wedding.  With friends and family cheering them on outside an emotional and extremely heartfelt ceremony, Erin and Matt headed into their future together with ear to ear smiles and so much love in their hearts.

I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to capture Erin and Matt’s gorgeous wedding day.  These two are some of the kindest people I have ever met, putting their love for each other and their family above all else.  I am excited to share a few of my favorite images from their special day below.  ENJOY!

Erin and Matt got ready for their wedding day at the Madison Hotel.

This old train car made the perfect place to showcase Erin’s lovely dress.

A big thanks to Mekina Saylor for second shooting and to Stefania Marin for assisting!  I just love this photo Mekina captured of Erin putting on her jewelry through her veil.

Love the engraved wedding band bags Erin had made for the ceremony.

Matt’s reaction to Erin’s walk down the aisle was so special.  It was obvious from the way he was fighting back tears that he thought she looked truly beautiful.

HAPPILY MARRIED!

After the ceremony, we headed to Fairleigh Dickinson University for a few pretty portraits.  The weather was beautiful, just like Erin and Matt and their amazing bridal party!

Erin, you are SO GORGEOUS!

LOVE.

I used to live in Madison and ran by this hotel everyday!  It was such a joy to photograph Erin and Matt’s wedding here.

Erin and Matt’s dances were particularly emotional.  It was hard for Mekina and me to hold back tears!

What a fun crowd!  Erin and Matt’s guests were dancing all night long.

This was my last photo of the evening.  Not realizing I was there, Matt grabbed his beautiful bride and kissed her.  In that moment it was obvious how truly happy they were together, and it filled my heart with so much joy.  Moments like this are why I believe I have the best job in the entire world.  🙂

Want to see more of Erin and Matt’s Madison Hotel wedding? Check out this AMAZING video by John of JMA Visuals. If you are a bride looking for a videographer for your wedding next year, I would highly recommend reaching out to him! Not only is John incredibly talented, he is also a pleasure to be around. Thank you again John for capturing Erin and Matt’s wedding day so beautifully!

It was a beautiful day in New York City.  With the sun sparkling off the Manhattan buildings in the background, Jess and Matt made their way across the Brooklyn Bridge and toward Matt’s old stomping grounds.  Entering one of the waterfront parks, Matt commented on how much the area had changed since he grew up there! Walking hand in hand down the wooden pier, Jess and Matt looked relaxed and so happy together.  It truly was a perfect day and I am so happy I got to spend it with this amazing couple.

Jess and Matt are tying the knot at the Park Savoy next spring and I couldn’t be more excited for them!  Check out a few of my favorite photographs from their Brooklyn Bridge engagement session below.

You only have to spend a few moments with Jess and Matt to realize how much they love each other.

They are constantly laughing and seem to have an ease about their relationship that is truly beautiful.

LOVE.

Jess and Matt, thank you so much for such a fabulous day!  I am already looking forward to your wedding next spring. 🙂  HAPPY MONDAY!

 

The day was a beautiful one filled with so much love.  Friends and family gathered from all over the country to see a couple they truly cared about promise to spend the rest of their lives together.  John and Katie actually began dating nine years ago after meeting fatefully in a NJ diner one evening!  As their relationship grew, John quickly realized Katie was someone he wanted in his life forever. On July 4, 2010, he proposed to Katie on a putting green near the ocean. Katie happily agreed, throwing her arms around John as fireworks burst brilliantly overhead.  This sweet couple tied the knot in a very special church ceremony before dancing the night away with their family and friends!

Katie and John, thank you so much for allowing me the honor of capturing your gorgeous New York Counrty Club wedding.  It really was an incredible day!   Enjoy a few of my favorite images from your pretty wedding below.

Katie wore a gorgeous Maggie Sottero gown.  I loved the lace details!

There were many smiles and a few happy tears as Katie slipped on her beautiful dress.

A big thanks to Jess of Love & Light Photographs for being an incredible second shooter.  I love this lovely photograph of the bouquets she captured right before the girls headed to the church.

I think the ceremony was my favorite part of the entire day!  It was just so special.

John was in awe when he saw how beautiful Katie looked walking down the aisle.

HAPPILY MARRIED!

The New York Country Club is such a gorgeous place for a wedding.  I love these pretty white columns leading into the venue.

What an amazing bridal party!

It is obvious how much Katie and John love each other.  They were constantly laughing together and enjoyed every minute in one another’s arms.

LOVE.

After a few heartfelt toasts, Katie and John danced the night away!

Seriously…you guys are so much FUN!

Katie and John, thank you again for allowing me to capture your incredible wedding day.  I wish you both all the happiness in the world as you enjoy your first year of marriage together!