Debbie and Rich's wedding took place in Westfield, NJ, at the James Ward Mansion, a unique and interesting setting that complemented their own sense of style and fun:

In advance of the ceremony, we made some portraits in one of the upstairs rooms, a great-looking couple in a classic setting:

Their ceremony was in the Grand Salon, a double-height room with a wrap-around balcony, allowing us to take in the whole scene:

We're all about capturing moments, and the Minister, Mitch Maged, brought a wonderful sense of joy to the celebration, not only inspiring but entertaining:

Debbie and Rich included a beautiful exchange of roses in their ceremony, followed by a violin and piano performance of "La Vie en Rose" by Sweet Harmony:

All leading to the kiss, with one of the mansion's beautiful portraits as a backdrop:

Continuing with the roses theme, Debbie and Rich had lots of tasteful displays all around, designed by House of Flowers:

One great feauture of the Mansion is the access to multiple rooms, allowing different activities to happen simultaneously:

And to get the reception started, Debbie and Rich made their entrance from the balcony in the Grand Salon and did a great job with their first dance:

They really enjoyed themselves throughout the evening, and their guests had the option of dancing in one room, cocktails in another, and dinner in a third. (This made it possible to have conversation during the party without yelling over the music-- what a concept!) Here are a few moments we recorded:

A bit of their gorgeous cake wound up on Rich's face:

DJ services were provided by All Star Entertainment. We got some different looks during the party, taking advantage of our equipment options-- it's fun to have the tools when needed:

Custom cupcakes were provided for departing guests, a nice gesture:

And, at the end of a long and busy day, Debbie and Rich gave us some time to make portraits, letting us work with some creative lighting and dramatic scenes. The emotions are right there, and we just set up situations that allowed them to be expressive, without instructions from us. We love to work this way, since the images feel real and unique:

It was an exceptional day, and we finish this abbreviated story with a romantic image looking out from the balcony-- they even ordered up a beautiful moon, now that's planning! Thanks so much to Debbie and Rich for a memorable experience!

Carissa and Jason's big day was entirely at Westmount Country Club in West Paterson. We had a great time capturing the events, and it was a beautiful day for both families and guests. Let's begin with a gorgeous bride, Carissa with that wedding day glow, and looking fabulous from any angle:

And the perfect complement, Jason is looking sharp:

The weather was changeable, threatening to thunderstorm, but it held off for them, which allowed an outdoor ceremony:

Here are some key moments from their celebration, with our photographic teamwork bringing multiple viewpoints:

Carissa and Jason did a great job, lots of poise and joy-- and you could feel the love and support from all the guests....

Then it was back inside for cocktails:

The Westmount interior spaces are very impressive, and we made some shots in the ballroom also:

What a beautiful scene! So let's get this party started, with C&J's exuberant entrance:

So often, the first dance is where all the emotionality of the day comes together, and this first dance was no exception, with a combination of wide angle and close up images that tell the story:

Delicious moments, and then onto the Hora, big fun for all:

Dining and dancing ensued, with Carissa setting the tone for friends and family:

In the middle of it all, we still are collecting some images of beautiful (and caloric) details:

The late afternoon light presented some dramatic possibilities for images, capturing the ambient lighting design on the dance floor:

And as the sun set, we took Carissa and Jason out to the balcony for some classic portraits:

The party vibe continued, with help from an exciting and versatile band, White Light:

A great day for one and all! Thanks to Carissa and Jason for the planning, poise and emotion!

Pleasantdale Chateau is an outstanding estate in West Orange, and we had the pleasure of photographing Jackie and Jason's wedding there, at the height of the beautiful fall colors:

Shelley made this classic portrait of Jackie while she was getting ready:

They spent a little time with us, strolling the grounds at the Chateau, and we caught some beautiful moments:

During the family photos that followed, Keith got this image of Jackie with her Flower Girl:

And here's something a little different for a bridal party portrait, shooting from the balcony:

Sometimes, even with all the gorgeous fall foliage, a black and white portrait is still the right way to go, especially with a classic beauty like Jackie:

Then it was off to New Vernon for the ceremony. Keith arrived early, and got this shot of their limo approaching the church grounds:

Just a couple key shots from their ceremony:

Then we returned to the Pleasantdale Chateau for the cocktails and reception. The ballroom was a gorgeous set:

Entrance and first dance:

Party Time!!!

And here's a long exposure of the Chateau to close a beautiful story... thanks Jackie & Jason!

The Manor is just 15 minutes from us here in Glen Ridge, so it was an easy commute for Christina and Marco's wedding. Christina looked awesomely beautiful, and Marco was just about knocked off his feet when her saw her for the first time before the ceremony:

And here are a couple quick portraits we made, finding some nice shade around all that morning sun:

Their ceremony was outside, with the overhead light making lots of interesting and dramatic shadows-- tricky to shoot, but it makes for memorable imagery:

After the ceremony, during the receiving line, Keith captured this image of Christina and her flowers:

And their party was set in one of the splendid rooms at The Manor, with great light and fine details:

Christina and Marco, "in the moment" during their first dance:

Party Time.....

We talked them into a quick return outside, taking advantage of the beautiful late afternoon light:

It was a great day! Thanks, Christina and Marco, the start of a beautiful story...