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Lori & Kevin Married, McLoone’s Pier House in Long Branch, NJ Top Wedding Photographer

The forecast called for rain but to Lori and Kevin, that didn’t put a dent in all of the excitement and joy on one of the most special days in their lives. The moment I walked into the 3rd floor suite and saw Lori’s smile, I knew it was going to be a perfect day. She has one of those smiles that can just let up a room and she was so calm.  Surrounded by family and friends, the rented beach home was buzzing with excitement.  Lori looked absolutely beautiful in her Stella York gown from Wedding Belles Boutique in Northfield, NJ and Kevin, always with that easy smile, looked so handsome!

Wedding rings photographed on invitation

Time to live, time to love. A time to celebrate these 2 special people.

Stella York bridal gown

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Having a wonderful time getting ready!

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The bride is ready to go and see her groom

Ready to go!

After getting ready with family, I stole the special pair away for their first look.  The wind was really whipping around at the beach, so we decided to do hold this special moment close to the beach house.  This is among my most favorite parts of the day.  After the first look, it was off to the beach for some family portraits.

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At the beach, we got a chance to get some portraits of not only Kevin and Lori, but of their daughters as well.  I loved how we were able to spend a few minutes with just the core family of 6.  We had some fun, we laughed, and we tried to keep them out of the wind <3

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Family wedding portraits

Such a celebration – I love this image!

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Family wedding portraits

Taking shelter under the boardwalk, it was so clear to me that these 2 are amazingly both in love and meant for each other.

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After the portraits, it was time for the ceremony.  Ciro playing the guitar was so fitting for this celebration.  The girls walked together towards each other, and then Kevin and Lori joined them in front of family and friends to listen to readings from family, read their own vows to each other, and get married.

Beach wedding on the boardwalk

Beach wedding on the boardwalk

So easy to smile when you can see the happiness on their faces

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Beach wedding on the boardwalk

When you have a smile on your face the entire ceremony…

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Beach wedding on the boardwalk

Not a dry eye around as family came together to celebrate these two.

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Beach wedding on the boardwalk

You did it!

Beach wedding on the boardwalk

The reception was in full swing at McLoone’s Pier House after pictures.  The bar was open, Ciro was playing the tunes and requests, and all the guests were enjoying some delicious food and drink.  The beautiful cake from Cramer’s Bakery looked delicious!

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Beach wedding on the boardwalk

A small moment on such a big day.

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Lori & Kevin, I was absolutely blessed to be your photographer for this amazing day.  Thank you so much.  I thoroughly enjoyed being one of your crew, hanging with your friends and family, and witnessing the two of you make your love official.  Enjoy your video below, I just couldn’t fit all of my favs on this post.  All my best, Jen

Thanks to Brian for being an amazing assistant.

WEDDING VENDOR CREDITS

VENUE | McLoone’s Pier House
DJ | Ciro Patti, Ciro Patti Music
FLORALS | The Flower Station
CATERER | McLoone’s Pier House
BRIDAL GOWN | Stella York from Wedding Belles Boutique
HAIR | Christina Mancuso, The Capelli Shop
MAKEUP | Alexa Beyer (alexabeyer.mua@gmail.com)
CAKE | Cramer’s Bakery

photography by jen davis, 609-439-1525, photographybyjendavis@gmail.com

Jen is princeton & robbinsville nj's top family & event photographer. she is known for creating fun, fresh, and modern portraiture for bar/bat mitzvah events, headshot, commercial, babies, children, and families. she also teaches and mentors hobbyists and professional photographers.