Monthly Archives: October 2015

Cindy + Brian

Cindy and Brian met at work.  Even though they are from two different states, they had so much in common and even when they first met, they felt like they'd known each other for years.  Their connection was just that instant!  We can see why they get along so well... they're both such sweet individuals!

We loved being there to film as Cindy and her bridesmaids got dressed and ready for the day.  They wore lovely matching (and coordinating) floral robes as they had their hair and makeup done by professional artists from Thriv. Salon and Spa.  It was so heartwarming to hear Cindy read her love note from Brian as he said he would always love and respect Cindy, be loyal to her and forever be a shoulder to cry on.

Cindy’s bridesmaids then changed into their beautiful long, deep purple gowns and Cindy put on her gorgeous wedding gown.  It was an amazing fit and flare gown, covered in lace and accented with a pearl and rhinestone belt.  She was such a striking bride! Cindy wore her long hair down and had a lovely mid length veil fastened to the back of her hair.  Their bouquets were so delightful in bright shades of violet, lavender and fuchsia.  Cindy’s flowers contrasted wonderfully as they featured an array of white flowers, accented with touches of violet and lavender.

Brian and his groomsmen dressed in their classic black tuxedos and Brian traveled to Strawbridge Lake Park to anxiously await Cindy’s arrival for their first look.   We love first looks!  They’re so exciting, filled with anticipation and passion.  It was fun to film the two as Sara and Steve Langdon of Langdon Photography took such beautiful photos of the couple.  Check out their blog for some wonderful images of Cindy and Brian’s wedding!

The two held their beautiful ceremony in the Palace Ballroom at The Merion in Cinnaminson.  It was a beautiful Jewish ceremony held under a chuppah adorned with gorgeous floral arrangements and hanging candles.  We were so honored to first be there to witness the signing of the ketubah, the official marriage contract, and to film it for Cindy and Brian’s wedding video.  Cindy and Brian exchanged their traditional vows, were pronounced ‘husband and wife’ and friends and family cheered as Brian stomped on the glass!

After the ceremony concluded, the guests and guests of honor continued on to the reception in the Skylight Ballroom.  This beautiful room features a 40-foot glass dome ceiling, floor to ceiling windows and a sparkling marble dance floor.  Look at those amazing floral centerpieces by Michael Bruce Florist! They were overflowing with fresh florals in the wedding theme colors!

Everyone had such a wonderful time dancing the night away at the reception!  EBE Entertainment’s Imagine’s pop, rock, R&B and club music catered to everyone’s tastes and style!  They really rocked the house!  Friends and family celebrated by dancing the Hora, raising Cindy and Brian in their chairs to honor them.  The reception also included the Mezinke crowing ceremony to honor the parents who are seeing their last child be married.  It was an evening filled with tradition and celebration!

Towards the end of the evening's festivities, Cindy and Brian cut their cake, a beautiful and scrumptious 4-tier dessert made by The Merion.  We loved seeing Cindy have fun smashing Brian's piece on his face!  It’s awesome to see the newlyweds relax and ‘let their hair down’ during their wedding event!

Dan truly enjoyed filming this terrific wedding event and we absolutely loved working with Cindy, Brian and their families.  Congratulations to such a phenomenal couple! We wish Cindy and Brian a lifetime filled with love and laughter!

 

Photographer:  Langdon Photography - Haddon Township, NJ

Floral Design:  Michael Bruce - Pennsauken, NJ

Hair Stylist:  Thriv. Salon and Spa - Cherry Hill, NJ

Makeup Artist:  Thriv. Salon and Spa - Cherry Hill, NJ

Entertainment:  EBE Events & Entertainment - Imagine - Philadelphia, PA

Cake:  The Merion's Elegant Cakes Patisserie - Cinnaminson, NJ

Venue:  The Merion - Cinnaminson, NJ

Accommodations:  The Wyndham Philadelphia Mt. Laurel - Mt. Laurel, NJ

 

 

Erica + Greg

We just loved Greg’s proposal to Erica, even though it didn’t go exactly as planned.  While celebrating their anniversary in Bermuda, Greg planned to propose during dessert at a wonderful restaurant.  Since Greg was certain Erica would order the chocolate soufflé, he asked the waiter to state they were out, but would bring something else equally fantastic from the kitchen.  Well, Erica decided to order ice cream instead!  Greg ordered the soufflé to keep to most of the plan, the waiter let him know they were out of that and brought out the ring with two glasses of champagne.  Erica screamed and cried before saying, ‘yes’!  They celebrated for the next few days in the beautiful island setting.

Erica and Greg’s gorgeous wedding took place at the beginning of summer.  They prepared for their day at the Hilton Short Hills, where later they would be returning to celebrate their reception.  Erica’s beautiful strapless wedding gown had a trumpet silhouette, a sparkling belt and a gorgeous lace overlay.  She was such a stunning bride!   We love her bridesmaids’ matching bright teal knee length dresses and wonder if this color and style choice was done to evoke the Bermuda island feel?  They were absolutely beautiful.  And Greg was certainly a sharp dressed man in his black suit and tie.

Erica and her bridesmaids had the most exquisite flower bouquets from Warren Country Events.  Erica’s bouquet was mainly white, with subtle hints of color, while her bridesmaids carried bright blooms in purples, blues and white.  They were absolutely sumptuous!

Their ceremony took place at St. Teresa of Avila Parish in Summit, NJ.  It was a traditional Catholic ceremony with beautiful sentiments.  The two were encouraged to realize that mistakes, challenges and those bumps along the road are natural, for these are what allow for growth and make love more authentic, real and true.

After their ceremony, formal photos were taken by our good friend and photographer extraordinaire, Drew Noel.  Unfortunately, it was raining so the photo shoot was strictly indoors, but the photos weren’t any less amazing!  And it was fun to watch the wedding party having so much fun, even before the reception kicked off!

Speaking of the reception, it was a total blast!  The grand ballroom at the Hilton Short Hills was so beautifully decorated in platinum with accents of teal and darker blue.  And Ariel, from Ariel Music and Events, certainly rocked the house that evening!  The wedding guests had an awesome time dancing late into the evening!

It was such a joy to share in the celebration of the love shared by Erica and Greg.  Congratulations to a wonderful couple!

 

Photographer:  Drew Noel Photography - Princeton, NJ

Floral Design:  Warren Country Events -  Warren, NJ

Hair Stylist:  Xchanges Hair Artistry - Veronica Johnson - Kenilworth, NJ

Makeup Artist:  Xchanges Hair Artistry - Laurin Bastos - Kenilworth, NJ

Entertainment:  Ariel Music and Events - Ariel - Cresskill, NJ

Cake:  Hilton Short Hills - Short Hills, NJ

Church:  St. Teresa of Avila Parish - Summit, NJ

Venue:  Hilton Short Hills - Short Hills, NJ