Melissa and Mike {Married} / The Imperia New Jersey Wedding Photographer

Mike and Melissa were one of my first client bookings that came from Mike from Creative Video Editing when I first opened my company (over two years ago now!!). I can remember meeting them in a Panera Bread and knowing that I was going to love shooting their wedding. From their engagement session to the wedding, Mike and Melissa were a joy to be around and as light-hearted and fun as they come.

It was a Jewish and Christian ceremony at the GORGEOUS Voorhees Chapel on the Douglas Campus in Rutgers University. Such a gorgeously lit church, I couldn't help but to take a few fun shots in there after the ceremony! Not only was it beautiful inside, but directly outside there were a ton of photo-worthy spots so no other traveling was needed. Lastly, we ended at the Imperia in Somerset for a great party.

I think I may have relived a little bit of my childhood today too as to find the good light for a picture of the invitation, I actually climbed a tree...and not an easy one either, one where the lowest branch was a good foot over my head. But I felt pretty good about doing it! Mike took some video and Kyleigh took a picture which I'm sure will both be popping up on facebook soon!

EnJOY!!

Gallery: http://vanessajoy.smugmug.com/gallery/14435488_4CFQv

Lauren and Andrew {Married} / The Desmond Hotel Pennsylvania Wedding Photographer

I met Lauren and Andrew while they were in the bridal party of Danielle and Nathan in April of 2009. I haven't seen any of them since then so it was a real treat seeing everyone at one time on Lauren and Andrew's wedding day.

The day couldn't have been more beautiful, with temperatures so warm I actually starting sweating! I know, gross, but I'm just trying to illustrate the beauty of the day (however unsuccessful that may have been looking back on it). But it was a gorgeous day in Malvern, PA with beautiful fall colors and a very cool park (Valley Creek Park) to take pictures in. Kyleigh and Nino were the crew on that day. One of my favorite parts of the day was learning that Lauren decided to alter and wear her mother's wedding dress! It was the perfect, vintage dress that had just the right color and detail. Thanks Lauren and Andrew for making me a part of your day!

EnJOY!!

Gallery: http://vanessajoy.smugmug.com/Weddings/Lauren-and-Andrew-Oct-24-2010

Amy and Dan {Married} / Oyster Point Hotel, Red Bank, New Jersey Wedding Photographer

Amy and Dan had a beautiful October wedding complete with gorgeous weather too! Amy had a Priscilla of Boston dress (YES!!!) and blue Kate Spade shoes as her something blue! A really unique accent for her something old, was her grandmother's earrings that she had put on the stems of her flowers. Such a sweet touch!

They were married at Holy Cross in Rumson (a GORGEOUS little church in one of the most beautiful towns in NJ) and had their fun reception at Oyster Point. You couldn't MAKE people get off the dance floor!!

EnJOY!!!

Gallery: http://vanessajoy.smugmug.com/Weddings/Amy-and-Daniel-Oct-23-2010