Susan and Ray {Married} / McLoone's Pier House Long Branch New Jersey Wedding Photographer

I have to say, I believe Susan wins the award this year for the most calm and collected bride on her wedding day. Not to say that I didn't have amazing brides so far this year and by far none who were "bridezillas" (have I mentioned that I HATE that word?), but between being an hour late leaving the salon, a bridesmaid forgetting her dress at her home an hour away and then the florist not delivering the boutonnieres on time so that a few of the groomsmen had to ride the limo back to the hotel to pick them up, Susan kept not only her cool, but her smile as well.

This beach wedding was beautiful and the ceremony was full of Filipino traditions including the veil and cord ceremonies.

EnJOY!

Gallery: http://vanessajoy.smugmug.com/Weddings/Susan-and-Ray-September-19

Nicole and John {Married} / The Breakers Spring Lake New Jersey Wedding Photographer

Nicole and John had one of the most beautiful days for a beach wedding in Spring Lake. Not only were there beautiful clouds, which gave us AMAZING infrared pictures and beautifully soft light for their wedding, but it even drizzled for a couple of minutes during our photo session giving Nicole and John that kiss of good luck that every bride wishes for on their wedding day. Not to mention that Nicole was a trooper and we kept right on shooting in the light rain!

Nicole received not only flowers from her hubby-to-be the morning of her wedding, but also a pair of socks in case she got cold feet! It was one of the most ADORABLE wedding day presents I have ever seen. I think it was even cuter because Nicole did, literally, have cold feet that morning and wore the socks with little hearts on them while she was getting her hair and makeup done! See if you can spot them in the slideshow. :-)

EnJOY!!

Gallery: http://vanessajoy.smugmug.com/Weddings/Nicole-and-John

Joanna and Mike {Married} / McLoone's Pier House Long Branch New Jersey Wedding Photographer

Joanna is probably one of the sweetest ladies that you could ever hope to meet and she was nothing short of just that on her wedding day. From the moment that we walked in to the room until the moment we left the reception, she had the biggest smile on her face the entire time. But what really got to me that day was Mike.

Mike is so in love with Joanna and it's written all over his face every time that he looks at her. But the best part of the day was when Joanna called to say that the flower girls didn't have their flowers. I know, sounds like a disaster (actually, this happened to me at my own wedding), but what came from it was a perfect display of true love. Mike and Joanna are both so easy going that they knew this setback wouldn't ruin their wedding day, and Mike said so to me after getting off the phone with Joanna, but what he said next was really the kicker. "I just want her to be happy. I don't want to hear her upset." Seems so simple but it really shows the selfless love and care that Mike has for Joanna.

That being said... enJOY the preview of their wedding day!!!

Gallery: http://vanessajoy.smugmug.com/Weddings/Joanna-and-Mike-Septmber-17

Kate and Chris {Married} / Seasons New Jersey Wedding Photographer

It is such a treat to photograph a bride who is in the wedding industry herself. Everything is just put together perfectly and you know you've really got something to look forward to when you get to the reception decor. Kate is the banquet manager at The Hamilton Park Hotel and we met by sharing a mutual bride and groom, Jaime and Bobby last June. Oh, and Kate had a Pronovias dress, so she stole my heart from the moment I walked in the door!

Rob and I both enjoyed being a part of her day and of course were thrilled to be working with our crew of Andres, JP, Nino and Leah. Good times as always!

EnJOY!

Preview Gallery (where proofs will be also in a couple of weeks): http://vanessajoy.smugmug.com/Weddings/Kate-and-Chris-September-10




















Dress: Pronovias
Bride Prep PIctures: The Westin Hotel, Jersey City, NJ
Ceremony: Saints Peter and Paul, Hoboken, NJ
Photo Session: Pier A, Frank Sinatra Drive, Hoboken
Reception: The Seasons, Washingtown Twp, NJ