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A Beautiful Spring Wedding at Lucien’s Manor | Larissa & Chris

by TamiandRyan | Apr 5, 2018 | Married

Larissa & Chris had A Beautiful Spring Wedding at Lucien’s Manor this past weekend! From the bright shining sun, to the warm, blush details, to all of the love and emotion that filled the air – this oculus not have been a more magical day for these two! After a chance meeting at the gym a few years ago, to a surprise proposal at Cape May Brewery early last summer, Larissa and Chris could not be more ready to become husband and wife!

To see some fun, laughter filled engagement photos of these two, click here: A Cape May Brewery & Sunset Beach Engagement

Sweet, Romantic Details for a Classic, Modern Bride

Larissa chose an A-line, Impressions Bridal Wedding Gown, which she found at Dress 2 Impress Bridal Boutique. While her Bridesmaids wore steel blue dresses by Morilee that they found at Rienzi’s Bridal Salon. Larissa’s jewelry was her traditional old and borrowed items! The perfect detail piece, though, for each lady, was the beautiful bouquet designed by Savannah’s Garden. The owner, Laura, is so creative and such a perfectionist when it comes to her gorgeous floral designs!

Getting Ready with the Ladies at The Hilton Garden Inn

Larissa had such a great time getting ready in her suite at The Hilton Garden Inn. The girls were all pampered by Hair Creations by Anna, as well as Amanda Atoori Beauty Artistry! They just accentuated the beauty of each lady!

Larissa and Chris decided to give each other special gifts for their wedding day. They would each choose a perfume/cologne for the other person. This way, whenever they wear it in the future, the scent will bring them back to the day that they became a family, along with all the memories and feelings!

Chris gifted Larissa Gucci Bamboo, along with a Pandora charm that said Just Married.

Getting Ready with the Guys at The Hilton Garden Inn

Chris and his guys were so chill while getting ready for the day. All of the guys attire was from Lifestyles Expressions, and they all looked so dapper in their formal wear!

When Chris opened his gift from Larissa, he received not only his cologne, Aqua Di Gio by Giorgio Armani, but also a very special pin for inside of his suit jacket. The pin contained a beautiful photo of Chris’s mom, so that she would be close to his heart and he could dance with her all night!

How He Proposed

Early last summer, Chris and Larissa visited the Cape May Brewery, and ordered a flight of beer like they always would. Chris was taking a little longer than normal, and appeared with a custom wooden flight paddle with the words – Will You Marry Me? – inscribed on it! Instead of the normal YES!, Larissa said OF COURSE!

An Emotional First Look at Ramblewood Country Club

Butterflies formed, tears appeared and you could just feel the anticipation and love and romance as Larissa walked towards Chris on the beautifully manicured grass at Ramblewood Country Club. Chris turned to look at his beautiful wife and held her in such a passionate embrace. There was a feeling of awe, warmth and tenderness surrounding them.

Classic Bride & Groom Portraits and Bridal Party Portraits at Ramblewood Country Club

We absolutely love taking photos around Ramblewood Country Club. From the beautiful green grass, to the abundance of trees, to the awesome tunnel, to the perfectly placed pergola, there is never a shortage of photo opportunities!

Saying I Do in the Versailles Ballroom at Lucien’s Manor

While Larissa and Chris may have had their heart set on an outdoor ceremony at Luciens, unfortunately their outdoor space was not finished construction yet. So, instead, they said their I do’s in the Versailles Ballroom. With cascading crystal chandeliers, marble fireplace, accented classic French wall colors and tasteful décor, it was the perfect location for such a memorable moment. After all, they had a beautiful spring wedding at lucien’s manor.

Larissa’s grandmom was probably the cutest flower girl we’ve ever seen!

A Fun Filled Reception in the Venetian Ballroom at Lucien’s Manor

Larissa and Chris danced the night away in the Venetian Ballroom at Lucien’s Manor. They prepared for their first dance by taking a few dance lessons, and happily twirled around to Die a Happy Man by Thomas Rhett. It was one of the first songs that Chris told Larissa that he liked, and they would dance around their dining room as it would play over their bluetooth speakers!

Romantic Night Portraits with the Bride & Groom at Lucien’s Manor

A wedding night can’t end without a bit of romance! We took Larissa and Chris outside to take a few last portraits before we left for the evening. We started at the waterfalls at Lucien’s and ended by the warm fire, while Chris held Larissa in a tight embrace. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect ending to their memorable day.

The Best Wedding Vendors in South Jersey:

Hair Stylist : Hair Creations by Anna
Makeup Artist : Amanda Atoori Beauty Artistry
Bridal Gown: Impressions Bridal
Bridal Gown Retailer : Dress 2 Impress Bridal Boutique
Bridesmaids Attire : Morilee
Bridesmaids Attire Retailer : Rienzi’s Bridal Salon
Groom & Groomsmen Attire : Lifestyles
Floral Designs : Savannah’s Garden
DJ : Bryan with Center Stage Entertainment
Ceremony & Reception Venue : Lucien’s Manor
Bride & Groom and Bridal Party Portraits : Ramblewood Country Club
Invitations : Shutterfly
Table Numbers : The Redhead Design Shop
Videography : Basara Media
Transportation : Cross Keys Coach
Officiant : Brian with Easy 2 Wed
Violinist : Jersey Gina Entertainment
Welcome Sign : Signatures Creative Group
Wedding Favors : Amazon

A Romantic Reeds at Shelter Haven Wedding | Kensi & Peter

by TamiandRyan | Sep 17, 2017 | Jersey Shore Weddings, Married, Reeds at Shelter Haven

Kensi & Peter planned a romantic Reeds at Shelter Haven Wedding. It was a beautiful, warm September day with just a bit of breeze in the air to keep it cool. The Reeds is truly a dream venue for a Jersey Shore loving couple! With the open-air concept of the Sweet Grass Ballroom, to saying vows on the veranda, and capturing the most perfect sunset on the bay, you really can’t dream of a more perfect place to start your forever. Kensi & Peter’s day was not only full of love and romance, but also full of laughter, fun and celebration!

Classic Details for a Chic, Modern Bride

Kensi’s bridal gown was purchased at the famous New York City bridal shop Kleinfeld’s. It was a beautiful, lace trumpet dress with a simple, classic belt along the waistline. Kensit looked absolutely gorgeous, and the dress fit her like a glove. The bridesmaids dresses were from the Vera Wang White Collection, and the color purple she chose looked fabulous on each girl. The finishing touch for each lady was the gorgeous floral bouquets designed by Michelle at Primrose and Company. Michelle is so creative, and never disappoints!

Getting Ready with the Bride & Bridesmaids at the Reeds at Shelter Haven

Kensi and her bridesmaids got ready in one of the Superior Suites at The Reeds. There was so much room for everyone to be able to spread out, relax and get pampered with professional hair and makeup. All of the ladies were by Kensi’s side all morning, assuring her that the day would be perfection. (Spoiler alert – it totally was!) Kensi’s sister Mariya helped her to get in her dress, and make sure everything looked beautiful before seeing her Dad and Peter!

A First Look with the Bride and her Dad

I absolutely adore that Bride’s are now doing First Look’s with their Dad’s! For the most part, the brides mom gets to be a part of a lot of the planning and dress shopping. So, why not have a special moment with your dad, where he gets to see you for the very first time, before you officially become a wife. Kensi and her dad had an emotional first look. The look on his face says it all!

Getting Ready with the Groom & Groomsmen at a Private Shore House

Peter and his groomsmen were hanging out, relaxing at a nearby Private Shore House. Before Peter left to see Kensi for the first time, he read a beautiful letter that she wrote to him. It made him just that much more excited to see his future wife!

How He Proposed

Kensi and Peter met while both attending Villanova University! They met through mutual friends and have been dating since their sophomore year! She had moved to NYC to be with Peter after finishing grad school, and the two moved to Hoboken together last year! They got engaged on June 13th after hiking to the top of Mohonk Mountain! Peter knew that this location was special to her and her family, so what better of a place to pop the question?!

We absolutely loved getting to know these two during their engagement session where it all began – Villanova University!

A Sentimental First Look on The Roof Garden

The Roof Garden was the perfect spot for Peter to see Kensi for the first time. It provided some shade from the sun, as well as some privacy for such a special moment between the bride and groom! Peter was in absolute awe as her turned around to see his bride for the first time.

Bride & Groom and Bridal Party Portraits at the Reeds and on the Beach in Stone Harbor

When a couple chooses to get married at the Jersey Shore, there is never a shortage of photo opportunities. Especially at a beautiful venue like The Reeds. Even if it was raining outside, we’d have more than enough options inside the beautiful lobby, on the Roof Garden or our on the front porch. Lucky for us, it was a sunny day, and The Reeds took us all on golf carts down to the beach in Stone Harbor for some additional photos!

Saying their I do’s on the Veranda

With the sun slowly setting behind them as they say their I do’s, Kensi and Peter looked into each others eyes and promised one another forever. They truly had an intimate ceremony, performed by the Stone Harbor Mayor herself, on the beautiful outdoor Veranda.

A Reception with the Bride and Groom’s Closest Family & Friends in the Sweet Grass Ballroom

According to The Reeds website, The Reeds was designed by a team of wedding professionals to create the most exclusive seaside experience. Offering intimate and unique setting with the simple elegance of a coastal chic design, this venue is the most desirable wedding destination at the southern New Jersey shore.

Kensi and Peter had a fun evening planned for their guests! From meaningful toasts, to celebrating Villanova’s NCAA Championship win, to dancing the night away with all of their closest friends and family. Kensi and Peter truly had a wedding day that would not soon be forgotten by anyone who attended.