Melissa & Sean's wedding day was so incredibly JOYFUL! They did not stop smiling the entire day and neither could I as I photographed this sweet couple! I have been so excited about this wedding from the moment I met these two. I had the best time with them at Sandy Hook during their engagement session last summer! As you may be able to tell from their colors and decor they absolutely love the beach and I was so happy we were able to get so many portraits of them there (especially at sunset!) From beginning to end this wedding was incredibly beautiful and filled with love! I loved spending the morning with the girls as Melissa was beaming from ear to ear. They both had hand written love notes to each other that they wanted to try to read at the exact same time (which is exactly what they did!). Some of my favorite moments from the church were the combination of some jewish traditions within the catholic ceremony such as signing the Ketubah and breaking the glass. Melissa and Sean were married the weekend of the 4th of July so when we arrived for bridal party photos at the beach it was more than packed! But one of the many reasons I LOVE Mcloone's Pier House is that we were able to go right under the pier there and get so many amazing shots while avoiding the crowds! We finished up just in time for Melissa and Sean to enjoy their entire cocktail hour while we captured the beautiful details of the reception. My favorite part of the day was the unique first dance these two shared. They started off by singing the first half of their wedding song together (Lucky, by Jason Mraz) and did a beautifully choreographed dance to the 2nd half. The reception was so much fun, and they even did the hora at one point, which is always a blast! Everyone laughed and danced the night away with Melissa and Sean. I can't say enough about how sweet, easy going, and happy this couple is and how much of a pleasure it was to photograph their wedding day!
Congratulations Melissa & Sean!
Enjoy the photos :)
Photography: Amanda Dolly Photography
Photographers: Amanda Dolly, Marissa Nashel Lambert & Jackie Marino
Ceremony: Our Lady Star of the Sea
Reception: Mcloone’s Pier House
Dress: I Do I Do, Jasmine Bridal
Florist: Shoprite of West Long Branch
Hair: Jess DeGasperis
Makeup: Jillian Jarrett
DJ: Steve Guillen , SG Productions
Cake: Chocolate Carousel
Bridesmaids Dresses: Bill Levkoff
Groomsmen Attire: Men's Wearhouse
Invitations: Minted
Colors: Lavender/light blue
Thank you guys for choosing me to capture your special day! :)