It's all in the details...

This past weekend was filled with all things spectacular and by spectacular I don’t mean show stopping and flashy. Instead I’m talking about ridiculously fabulous and chicly inspiring details that will leave you wanting more. Let’s begin with Friday, which started off with Jessica and Tom’s beautiful wedding ceremony and reception. They had the steal-worthy idea to take pictures before arriving at The English Manor at the Asbury Park boardwalk and old casino. Just a few minutes away, this location will provide you with some absolutely stunning beach photos. They then arrived at The EM to take more photos in our lush gardens. Garden and beach photos… love it!

Saturday afternoon we had Lauren and Sean’s beach-themed reception complete with shell place cards (a great do-it-yourself idea). Driftwood, seashells and a sandcastle cake completed this playful and beautifully visual theme. Saturday evening’s reception for Amanda and Steven went off without a hitch. The weather was warm and sunny for their outdoor deck cocktail hour.

Lauren and Sean's place card table.

Sunday followed with gorgeous weather (once again) for Meghan and Anthony’s ceremony and reception. I just loved Meghan’s use of something blue. She wore stunning blue high heels, which only added to the beauty of her dress. Another detail I absolutely loved was Meghan and Anthony’s favors… chocolate candies that were bundled together with a note thanking their guests for making their day “a little more sweet”. Each candy bundle had a photo of Meghan and Anthony providing a charming (and did I already mention sweet?) presentation. Here's some photos courtesy of Kay English. Check them out!

Photos Courtesy of Kay English.

Excitements in the Air …

There was a lot of anticipation this past weekend at The English Manor because Marlena and Karl were our first couple to have their ceremony over the bridge at our wrought-iron gazebo. I was there to snap lots of photographs and I have to admit this ceremony captured my heart. Absolutely stunning! I’m extremely excited to share these lovely photos of this great ceremony location. Take a look!

Smitten with September …

I am simply swooning over all the September weddings we have had so far and today I’m going to really get your blood flowing with anticipation for what’s to come, by starting you off with Lauren and John’s Labor Day Weekend Wedding.

Lauren and John’s wedding was not only perfect for a Saturday, but it was the ideal celebration to unite family and friends together for a long holiday weekend. Filled to the brim with vibrant colors and mouth- watering cuisine, this wedding did not disappoint! Their colors were total eye candy. Splashes of purple and lime green filled their beautiful fête. During cocktail hour, their guests enjoyed Lauren and John’s signature drink … “Key Lime Pie Martinis” complete with a card memento explaining the significance of the concoction to their guests. John proposed to Lauren in Hilton Head while sharing one of their favorite desserts, a slice of key lime pie. So Romantic … we single ladies can only dream of a proposal like this!

Emil from Contemporary Image has generously provided me with some stunning photos from Lauren and John’s wedding. Here are some of my favorites!

Photos Courtesy of Contemporary Image.

The Sweetest Ending …

September is a bittersweet month for me. I feel as if this month really signals the end of summer and transition into fall and as much as I hate to see the summer end, I look forward with anticipation to eating pumpkin pie and drinking apple cider (basically I live for my favorite autumn foods). So even though August may be officially over, the weather’s still warm and it didn’t end without two outstanding weddings.

What better than adding a little summer sizzle into your décor when you’re getting married at the Jersey Shore? Christine and Robert brought the sea right onto their guests’ plates this past Saturday. With butler passed sushi and a duet presentation of prime rib and shrimp, their guests did not leave hungry. On Saturday evening, Nicole and Gerard added little touches of the shore into their wedding reception. I loved their beachy décor and use of pink and green as their colors. What a perfect way to end the summer.

Here’s a snapshot of their beach-themed wedding cake!