Michele and Alan at Florentine Gardens

It was a crystal clear beautiful morning when we arrived at The Estate at Florentine Gardens, in Upper Saddle River, NJ. This is a meticulously maintained and smartly planned venue with great staff, organization, and accommodations, making it a practical and satisfying choice for a successful wedding celebration. We were there to photograph Michele and Alan's big day, and with perfect weather, beautiful details, and 150 guests, it was an occasion to remember. Here are two views of the grounds:

and here is our gorgeous bride Michele just before her ceremony:

One joyous bride, and the perfect gown also... Here are some images from the outdoor ceremony:

The light was quite dynamic, but we still got a lot of great images, with our teamwork making the difference. After some group photos during cocktails, it was time for the reception, here's a wide angle of relatives and bridal party ready to welcome Michele and Alan to their party:

And we got this nice moment during their first dance, along with many others:

Time for the Hora, and here we took advantage of a balcony that provided an ideal view of the celebrants:

which gave way to much dancing with all their guests having a great time:

Another classic moment:

And, toward the end of the day, we finally got some nice light outside-- Michele and Alan did a great job just walking and talking and enjoying each other. With minimal direction, we made a series of beautiful images that tell the story of their relationship... and the grounds at Florentine Gardens presented many possibilities:

It was a perfect day with a perfect couple. Thanks to Michele and Alan for letting us capture their story!