Olde Mill Inn Wedding Photography | Danielle + Jeff | Basking Ridge NJ

Danielle + Jeff’s wedding landed on a gorgeous fall day on the first of November. The two each got ready in separate suites at the Olde Mill Inn. Gina was with the guys as they suited up while watching Austin Powers, LOL. I was with Danielle and her girls as they all finished up their last touches with hair and makeup. When Danielle got into her dress our jaws almost hit the floor, she looked so incredibly stunning! The day was full of emotions from her bridesmaids seeing her for the first time, her first look with her dad, and Danielle + Jeff opening each other’s very special and sentimental gifts. Their first look took place exactly where they’d be saying “I do” hours later. There were smiles, laughs and tears. The love these two share is so heartwarming to witness. When it came time for portraits we took advantage of the Olde Mill Inn’s beautiful scenery. I’m obsessed with Fall to begin with so to photograph all of their gorgeous florals with fall colors was so much fun! The whole bridal party was a blast to work with and we moved through the portraits with ease :). The ceremony was, you guessed it, emotional and touching and the two little ring bearers only added to it. They were as cute as could be walking down the aisle. I loved hearing more of Danielle + Jeff’s story and the vows they wrote for each other were beyond priceless! After first dances and speeches, the DJ had Danielle + Jeff play “The Shoe Game” and it was so hilarious and adorable. You can tell that these two are just the best of F.R.I.E.N.D.S!!! Love, laughter and LOTS of dancing filled the rest of the night. It was a perfect day for Danielle + Jeff and I am so honored to have been apart of it in such a special way!

Congratulations you two!

Enjoy the photos!!!

Photography: Amanda Dolly Photography
 Amanda Dolly
Gina Del Russo

Marlena Becker

Wedding Dress: Sales Unlimited Bridal Salon

 Ceremony + Reception: Olde Mill Inn

Florist: Jimmy Kirk’s Florist

Makeup: Faces by Jackie

DJ + Photo Booth: Charles Westcott Entertainment

Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Sales Unlimited Bridal Salon

Bridesmaid Dresses: Sales Unlimited Bridal Salon

Invitations: Vista Print

Cake: Palermo’s Bakery

Theme: Rustic

Colors: Slate green, grays, creams

The Molly Pitcher Inn Wedding | Laura + Matt

Ok it’s official October weddings are one of my favorite things in the world! Laura + Matt had an absolutely gorgeous Fall wedding at The Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank NJ. The entire day was so joyful and serene! I loved working with this sweet couple from the moment we first met, and I was so excited for their wedding! The day started out with detail photos of Laura and her girls at the Molly. The rooms at this inn are so quaint and adorable. We took advantage of the beautiful light coming in from the windows to capture some portraits and then we headed over to the ceremony which was held at St. Benedicts. This was the first wedding I photographed here and it was incredible! After a beautiful ceremony and family portraits we made our way to the scenic Riverview Gardens in Red Bank for some more bridal portraits. It turned out there was a motorcycle festival going on that day and lots of amazing bikes were lining the streets. The bridal party even got one of the bike owners to let the bride and groom sit on his motorcycle for a few photos, which was super fun! The burgundy in the florals made the bridesmaids dresses pop even more then they already did! The weather was absolutely gorgeous with a mixture of both sun + clouds which I love! After the park we headed back over to the Molly Pitcher Inn for cocktail hour and reception but first of course we had to sneak out for a few more quick portraits of the bride and groom with the romantic sunset light :). Their reception was so much fun! Everyone including my team had a blast! I am so thankful that I get to work with such amazing people inside and out. Congratulations Laura + Matt! Thank you for allowing my team and I to be apart of your special day!

Enjoy the Photos!!!

Photography: Amanda Dolly Photography
 Amanda Dolly
Ashley MacAdam
Gina Del Russo

Wedding Dress: Kleinfeld Bridal

 Ceremony: St. Benedict Catholic Church

Reception: The Molly Pitcher Inn

Florist: Jacqueline’s Florist - South Amboy, NJ

Hair Designer: Paula Woods

Makeup Artist: Make Me Up Eva

DJ: Limelight Entertainment

Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse

Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids

Invitations: Katherine Elizabeth Events

Cake: Antoinette Boulangerie

Colors: Burgundy, Cream, and Blush Pink

The Ryland Inn Wedding | Lauren + Drew

Lauren + Drew’s wedding landed on such a beautiful summer day! It had been insanely hot the day before so it was nice to get a little break from the humidity! While I worked with Lauren + her bridesmaids, Anne + Gina went over with the guys. My assistant Gina is officially in training, so it’s really exciting that she’s able to be along side of the wonderful second shooters I work with! It was such a relaxing day from start to finish and everything about it went smoothly. I loved the soft romantic feel of the day. First look + portraits with this sweet couple was just awesome. The florals we’re so luscious and beautiful! And the colors complimented the dresses and suits perfectly! Lauren + Drew met online, which seems to be so popular nowadays and I love it! Just a guy from Indiana and a Jersey gal gettin’ hitched, hehe! Most of their friends and families were just meeting for the first time that weekend! Which was so cool. Especially to see everyone having such a good time together like they've known each other for years! I have to rave about The Ryland Inn for a second. This was my first time shooting my own wedding here and WOW. This place is literally magnificent, as you can see! I could shoot a million weddings here and I hope I do LOL. Now let’s talk about the reception and how AWESOME the DJ was! Chuck is friends with this couple and many guests there which made it extra special and fun! He knew exactly what to play to get everyone dancing nonstop! I had such a blast at this wedding. It definitely was a night to remember for everyone :)

Congratulations Lauren + Drew!

Photography: Amanda Dolly Photography
 Amanda Dolly
Anne Molnar
Gina Del Russo

Wedding Dress: Stella York - Seng Couture

 Ceremony/Reception: The Ryland Inn

Florist: A Touch of Elegance Floral + Event Design

Hair Designer: Elisabeth Barranca

Makeup Artist: Make Me Up Eva

DJ: Fresh New Angle

Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Generation Tux

Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie

Invitations: Minted

Cake: Palermo’s Bakery

Colors: Blush/Mystic Blue

The Park Savoy Estate Wedding | Vanessa + Kurt

Vanessa & Kurt’s wedding was beyond incredible! This wedding is definitely up there as one of my all time favorites!!! All the details were insanely beautiful. I seriously can not get over them! It was my first time at The Park Savoy Estate and I already can’t wait to work with them again!!! Everything about this place is so gorgeous! We started off in their bridal suite with Vanessa and her girls. The sun was lighting up the room perfectly. We were definitely crunched for time but I still can’t believe how we pulled off every last detail in the nick of time! When Vanessa got into her Justin Alexander mermaid dress all of our jaws hit the floor. She looked absolutely stunning from head to toe. The bridesmaids looked incredible too!! Vanessa was so blown away by how gorgeous her girls looked, it was so sweet. Vanessa’s glam squad was ON POINT! I think my favorite part of the morning was the confetti photos with Vanessa and the bridesmaids in their robes. It was so much fun and we were all cracking up when the confetti hit the air! Kurt and the groomsmen looked so dapper in their tuxes as well! Both Vanessa & Kurt presented their moms with sweet embroidered handkerchiefs that morning as a memento of their big day. Seeing the joy and pride parents have for their children on their wedding day is one of my favorite things to witness. Time seemed to be moving in super speed that morning and before we knew it it was time to head to the church. It was an extremely COLD day and the wind did not help that fact! I do not know how these two stood outside for more than 2 minutes, but they definitely deserve and award for hanging in there! After portraits we were back at The Park Savoy! The reception was just amazing. I’m still swooning over the color palate of this wedding. The soft pinks, purples and whites mixed in with the dark grays were so elegant and romantic! Vanessa & Kurt put so much thought and detail into planning their dream wedding and it was SO worth it! The indoor sparklers and their first dance on the clouds really gave it that WOW factor. It truly was a fairytale wedding. I could go on and on about how much I loved this wedding but I’ll let the photos do the rest!

Congratulations Vanessa & Kurt! Thank you soooo much for choosing me and my team to capture your most special day!

ENJOY the photos!!!

Photography: Amanda Dolly Photography
 Amanda Dolly
Anne Molnar
Gina Del Russo

Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander

Veil: Castle Couture

Shoes: Jimmy Choo

Jewelry and Headpiece: Bridal Style Boutique

 Ceremony Venue: Saint Teresa of Avila Church

Reception Venue: The Park Savoy Estate

Chair Rentals: Lily V Events

Florist: A Touch of Elegance

Hair Designer: Senada Ceka

Makeup Artist: Lauren D’Amelio

DJ/Photo Booth: JB Pro Live

Bridesmaid's Dresses: Portia and Scarlett

Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse

Invitations: Creationari Graphic Studio

Cake: Palermo’s Bakery

Favors: Godiva

Colors: White, Stone, Purple/Grey

Theme: Classic, Traditional Elegance

McLoone's Pier House Wedding | Jamie + Dan | NJ Wedding Photography

What a year it has been! I have had the honor of photographing 12 gorgeous couples and Jamie and Dan’s wedding was such a WONDERFUL way to end my wedding season. These two are so cute and I have been looking forward to this wedding all year! It was a cold and super windy day but that didn’t stop these two from fully enjoying their day AND taking photos outside on the beach! They were both such good sports about being out there and the photos make it all worth it! Jamie got ready with her mom and girls in an awesome Airbnb in Ocean Grove. It was just a 2 minute walk to the beach where Jamie and Dan shared their first look. After quickly snapping some photos on the beach and board walk we booked it back to the house to warm up. I loved taking some fun bridal party photos on the porch there! The party all headed over on the trolley to a little park in Asbury Park for more portraits. The trees and leaves on the ground were gorgeous and the colors of the girls dresses were perfect for this Fall/Beach wedding! One of my favorite photos of the day is everyone throwing leaves up into the air. When that many people throw leaves at the same time, it makes for an epic photo haha. I don’t know how these two were able to stay out in the cold for so long but I’m so thankful they did because it was such a pretty location! The ceremony at McLoone’s was performed by one of the groomsmen and it was so beautiful. The rest of the night seemed to fly by! Cocktail hour was amazing as always and there were a lot of laughs and a few tears shed during the speeches. Jeff from SCE Event Group did a fantastic job keeping the guests dancing all night long! Their Photo Booth was also a hit with guests popping in and out throughout the whole night. This wedding was so much fun and I loved working with this sweet couple so much! Thank you guys for being amazing and for choosing me and my team to capture your special day!

Congratulations Jamie + Dan

Enjoy the photos!!!

Photography: Amanda Dolly Photography
 Amanda Dolly
Kate Eckert
  Nikki McBride

Wedding dress: Allure Bridals

 Ceremony/Reception: McLoone’s Pierhouse

Florist: Flowers by Rhonda

Hair: Pinitup Bridal

Makeup Artist: MakeMeUpEva

DJ/Photo Booth: SCE Event Group

Bridesmaid's Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids

Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Jos. A. Bank

Invitations: Minted

Cake: Chocolate Carousel

Colors: Wine/Burgundy & Gold

Theme: Fall/Beach/Nautical

The English Manor Wedding | Melissa + Justinn

Gina & I started our day with the bride at her childhood home. When we arrived there, Melissa and her girls were just about done with hair and makeup. Before Melissa changed into her wedding dress I was able to capture her reading a card from her groom which basically put us all in tears. Once it was time for Melissa to slip into her dress I took some portraits of her in the room she grew up in which was very special. After that it was time to head to the church! It was a beautiful ceremony and we stuck around afterwards to round up Melissa & Justinn’s immediate family for some family portraits. In the midst of the family photos the power went out in the church!! But good thing for flashes, am I right?! The English Manor was the next stop! We captured some seriously awesome photos of the bridal party out front. It is such a beautiful location especially in the peak of fall foliage! The bridesmaids dresses really popped with the contrast of the leaves. I loved that the bridesmaids & groomsmen had some of their own photo ideas- it made it really fun! It was a windy day but the sun was out which made it extremely beautiful! It made me think back to Melissa  & Justinn’s engagement session in Red Bank which was also really windy!! I can’t believe their wedding day has come & gone so quick! While capturing absolutely gorgeous portraits of the two, my team & I gushed to them about how beautifully natural they are in front of the camera! We felt like we could take photos of them all day- haha! Once we were done with portraits, it was time to party!! The reception was so much fun! The photo booth was a huge hit all night long. Justinn had a little outfit change at one point and changed into a sparkly jacket! I absolutely loved that. It was so sweet to see Melissa & Justinn surrounded by all of their loved ones on their special day. These two are so awesome and their love for each other radiates.

Congratulations Melissa & Justinn!

Photography: Amanda Dolly Photography
 Amanda Dolly
Myra Roman
  Gina Del Russo

 Ceremony: Holy Family Church

Reception: The English Manor

Florist: Designs by Dara

Hair: Hair by Lyss

DJ/Photo Booth: Sounds to Go

Bridesmaid's Dresses: Nicole’s Boutique

Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Quail’s Mensware

Colors: Slate Blue & Mauve with Navy and Gold accents

Theme: Classic Romantic

Jumping Brook Country Club Wedding | Cassie + Brian

I have been SO excited for Brian and Cassie’s wedding ever since I first met with this couple and their wedding day certainly did not disappoint! The morning of the wedding my assistant Gina and I met the girls at the Residence Inn for bridal prep. Cassie’s details were so pretty. Her flowers from Wild Flowers were breathtaking! It all went so perfectly with the soft chic feel of the wedding! We had a ton of fun with the girls in the morning and Anne had a great time over with Brian and the guys! We all met up at St. Denis Church for a sweet and beautiful ceremony followed by family photos. After the ceremony the bridal party all took the trolley over to Divine Park in Spring Lake. This is the same spot we did Cassie & Brian’s engagement photos back in the spring! They fell in love with the location and I am so glad they chose to do bridal portraits here too! The entire time we were at the lake the bridal party was already getting the party started. One of the groomsmen had “Good Vibrations” by Marky Mark playing on a portable speaker on repeat LOL. We had beatiful weather and the Fall foliage made the colors in the bridal party really stand out. Cassie looked incredible in her dress from The Bridal Closet. Such a classic beauty! Brian and Cassie are so adorable together and I LOVED capturing the love that they have for one another. Once we left the park is was REALLY time to get the party started at Jumping Brook Country Club for their reception. We snuck out to do a few quick portraits on the beautiful property of the country club and then enjoyed an amazing cocktail hour!  The reception was so much fun! Everyone had a great time dancing while the Pat Roddy Band rocked the night. It was such a special day and it was such an honor for us to capture Brian and Cassie’s wedding! #Cheerstomanymoore (Isn’t that the best hastag ever?!?) 

Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Moore!

Enjoy the photos!!!

Photography: Amanda Dolly Photography
 Amanda Dolly
Anne Molnar
  Gina Del Russo

 Ceremony: St. Denis Church

Reception: Jumping Brook Country Club

Florist: Wild Flowers Florist & Gifts

Hair: Gabrielle Boho Hair Salon

Makeup: Make Me Up Eva

Band: Patty Rodd Band

Videography: Reggio Productions

Cake: Chocolate Carousel

Invitations: Minted

Wedding Dress: The Bridal Closet

Bridesmaid's Dresses: Bella Bridals

Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Tuxedo Junction

Colors: Shades of blues and grays with a soft chic nautical theme.

The Channel Club Monmouth Beach Wedding | NJ Wedding Photography | Christina + Ryan

Christina + Ryan had the most gorgeous Fall wedding on the water! Their wedding was at the beautiful Channel Club in Monmouth Beach. The forecast called for rain but after a little morning shower the weather cleared up and we had blue skies and an amazing sunset! I was SO excited for this wedding all year. I met Christina and Ryan through Ryan’s sister Lauren, whose family have been dear clients of mine for many years. I first met Lauren when I photographed her baby girl’s newborn session 4 years ago and it was beyond sweet to see all the kids in the wedding party as the flower girl and ring bearers! This day was just amazing. The Channel Club has the best bridal suite that was perfect for all of the details Christina had. All the girls were in the most adorable robes and Christina looked absolutely stunning in her dress from Barefoot Bride. Marissa spent the morning with the guys and got some fantastic shots of them getting ready. One of the coolest parts of the day was definitely when the boys took a boat over to the venue! Once the bride and groom were ready it was time for the first look which we were able to do it on the dock. It was just beautiful :)
As soon as we started their portrait session it reminded me of how much I LOVE photographing this couple. They are just so natural and look so darn cute together! You can see their adorable Sandy Hook Engagement session here. We had such a great time with the bridal party and family for more portraits and then it was time to get ready for the ceremony. One of my favorite parts of the day was taking the couple out to do some sunset photos on the dock. The sky had turned an orange pink color and it was breathtaking! After an awesome cocktail hour it was time for the reception and the party was on! The DJ had the music pumping ALL night and the dance floor was beyond packed. My team actually had to squeeze through people at some points to get in there haha! That’s how you know it’s a good party. They also had a smoke machine which gave it an even more epic feel. Ryan + Christina danced the night away with their family and friends and it was THE BEST! It was such an honor to be apart of their special day and I am so happy for these two.

Congratulations Christina + Ryan :)

Enjoy the photos!!!

Photography: Amanda Dolly Photography
 Amanda Dolly
Marissa Lambert
  Nikki McBride

 Ceremony/Reception: Fred The Channel Club

Florist: Thomas Dean’s Flowers

Hair: Amy Sorelle Salon

Makeup: Kelly Sorelle Salon

DJ: Rob This Is It Entertainment

Cake: Bovella’s

Invitations: Basic Invite

Wedding Dress: Castle Couture

Bridesmaid's Dresses: Barefoot Bride

Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Warehouse

Colors: Navy Blue

Theme: Coastal/Rustic