A Backyard Weekend Wedding in Spring Lake, NJ | Kate + Sean

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February 19, 2023

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I love every wedding day I’m entrusted to document, but there is something about a wedding weekend that hits different. When Kate and Sean invited me to capture their weekend wedding in Spring Lake, NJ, I couldn’t wait to pack my bags. They had split their wedding day between two days. What started with an intimate wedding in her Godmother’s backyard on Friday (with champagne and cake!), was followed by a more formal wedding reception on Sunday, where they picked back up the celebration with family and friends. Throughout the weekend, Kim and Sean truly embraced the destination wedding water vibes. I can’t wait to share a little bit of that spirit with you on the blog today.

WEDDING STATIONERY AND ACCESSORIES
WEDDING STATIONERY AND ACCESSORIES
CLOSE UP OF BRIDES WEDDING RING

Backyard Wedding Ceremony in Spring Lake

On Friday afternoon, Kate and Sean exchanged vows during an intimate backyard wedding ceremony. Kate’s Godmother’s backyard made the most idyllic outdoor wedding location. On top of that, there was so much joy in the room as Kate got ready with her mother, sister, and sweet dog Banjo. Their sweet pup stole the show on more than one occasion.

BRIDES MOTHER HELPING WITH DRESS
BRIDE GETTING READY
BRIDE GETTING READY
FATHER AND DAUGHTER FIRST LOOK
FATHER AND DAUGHTER FIRST LOOK
BRIDE WITH DOG IN A TUXEDO
BRIDAL PORTRAITS
BLACK AND WHITE PORTRAIT OF GROOM
BACKYARD WEDDING CEREMONY IN SPRING LAKE, NJ
BACKYARD WEDDING CEREMONY IN SPRING LAKE, NJ
DOG IN TUXEDO FOR SPRING LAKE WEDDING
BACKYARD WEDDING CEREMONY IN SPRING LAKE, NJ
BACKYARD WEDDING CEREMONY IN SPRING LAKE, NJ
BACKYARD WEDDING CEREMONY IN SPRING LAKE, NJ
BACKYARD WEDDING CEREMONY IN SPRING LAKE, NJ
BACKYARD WEDDING CEREMONY IN SPRING LAKE, NJ
BACKYARD WEDDING CEREMONY IN SPRING LAKE, NJ
BACKYARD WEDDING CEREMONY IN SPRING LAKE, NJ

After a short and sweet wedding ceremony, everyone enjoyed a champagne toast and quick cake cutting (with a celebratory confetti cake – naturally). From there, we captured a few family and couple portraits. Before long, I bid farewell letting the newlyweds relax until the festivities resumed on Sunday!

CLOSE UP OF CONFETTI CAKE WEDDING CAKE
CAKE CUTTING AT SPRING LAKE, NJ WEDDING
CAKE CUTTING AT SPRING LAKE, NJ WEDDING
BLACK AND WHITE WEDDING PORTRAIT
GOLDEN HOUR WEDDING PHOTOS AT THE BEACH IN SPRING LAKE, NJ
GROOM WITH HIS DOG
GOLDEN HOUR WEDDING PORTRAITS AT SPRING LAKE, NJ
GOLDEN HOUR WEDDING PORTRAITS AT SPRING LAKE, NJ
GOLDEN HOUR WEDDING PORTRAITS AT SPRING LAKE, NJ
GOLDEN HOUR WEDDING PORTRAITS AT SPRING LAKE, NJ
GOLDEN HOUR WEDDING PORTRAITS AT SPRING LAKE, NJ
GOLDEN HOUR WEDDING PORTRAITS AT SPRING LAKE, NJ
GOLDEN HOUR WEDDING PORTRAITS AT SPRING LAKE, NJ
GOLDEN HOUR WEDDING PORTRAITS AT SPRING LAKE, NJ

Sunday Wedding Reception at Spring Lake Bath and Tennis Club

On Sunday, we met back at her Godmother’s place. But this time, we were surrounded by Kate’s closest friends, all wearing mismatched floral dressed. These women were as stunning as they were joyful. Before the reception, we captured more traditional wedding portraits on her Godmother’s property. Then, we headed to Spring Lake Bath and Tennis Club for the wedding reception!

BRIDE WITH BRIDESMAIDS GETTING READY
BARELI'S BY THE SEA
GROOM WITH GROOMSMEN OUTSIDE
BRIDE WITH BRIDESMAIDS OUTSIDE
BRIDE WITH BRIDESMAIDS GETTING READY
BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO OF GROOM PLAYING GAME WITH GROOMSMEN
OUTDOOR PHOTO OF BRIDE WITH BRIDESMAIDS
OUTDOOR PHOTO OF GROOM WITH GROOMSMEN
OUTDOOR PHOTO OF BRIDE WITH BRIDESMAIDS
OUTDOOR WEDDING PORTRAITS AT SPRING LAKE, NJ
OUTDOOR WEDDING PORTRAITS AT SPRING LAKE, NJ
OUTDOOR WEDDING PORTRAITS AT SPRING LAKE, NJ
OUTDOOR WEDDING PORTRAITS AT SPRING LAKE, NJ
OUTDOOR WEDDING PORTRAITS AT SPRING LAKE, NJ
OUTDOOR WEDDING PORTRAITS AT SPRING LAKE, NJ
OUTDOOR WEDDING PORTRAITS AT SPRING LAKE, NJ
OUTDOOR WEDDING PORTRAITS AT SPRING LAKE, NJ
OUTDOOR WEDDING PORTRAITS AT SPRING LAKE, NJ
OUTDOOR WEDDING PORTRAITS AT SPRING LAKE, NJ
OUTDOOR WEDDING PORTRAITS AT SPRING LAKE, NJ
SPRING LAKE BATH AND TENNIS CLUB

As a fine art wedding photographer, I can’t help but be mesmerized when a couple combines a beautiful and elegant wedding reception setup with playful energy. Weddings should be as fun as they are gorgeous – and this one definitely was that. Surrounded by a soft color palette, guests took “shot skis,” and Kate dropped jaws with her reception dress (it was so fun!).

WEDDING RECEPTION AT SPRING LAKE BATH AND TENNIS CLUB
WEDDING RECEPTION AT SPRING LAKE BATH AND TENNIS CLUB
WEDDING CAKE AT SPRING LAKE BATH AND TENNIS CLUB RECEPTION
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS WITH PERSONALIZED SIGNATURE COCKTAIL SIGN
WEDDING RECEPTION AT SPRING LAKE BATH AND TENNIS CLUB
SPRING LAKE BATH AND TENNIS CLUB
BRING AND GROOM OUTSIDE SPRING LAKE BATH AND TENNIS CLUB
SEATING CHART AT WEDDING RECEPTION AT SPRING LAKE BATH AND TENNIS CLUB
BRIDE AND GROOM OUTSIDE WEDDING RECEPTION AT SPRING LAKE BATH AND TENNIS CLUB
WEDDING RECEPTION AT SPRING LAKE BATH AND TENNIS CLUB
FIRST DANCE AT WEDDING RECEPTION AT SPRING LAKE BATH AND TENNIS CLUB
FIRST DANCE AT WEDDING RECEPTION AT SPRING LAKE BATH AND TENNIS CLUB
FIRST DANCE AT WEDDING RECEPTION AT SPRING LAKE BATH AND TENNIS CLUB
FIRST DANCE AT WEDDING RECEPTION AT SPRING LAKE BATH AND TENNIS CLUB
FIRST DANCE AT WEDDING RECEPTION AT SPRING LAKE BATH AND TENNIS CLUB
WEDDING RECEPTION AT SPRING LAKE BATH AND TENNIS CLUB
WEDDING RECEPTION AT SPRING LAKE BATH AND TENNIS CLUB
WEDDING RECEPTION AT SPRING LAKE BATH AND TENNIS CLUB
WEDDING RECEPTION AT SPRING LAKE BATH AND TENNIS CLUB
WEDDING RECEPTION AT SPRING LAKE BATH AND TENNIS CLUB
WEDDING RECEPTION AT SPRING LAKE BATH AND TENNIS CLUB
SPRING LAKE BATH AND TENNIS CLUB

Kate and Sean’s wedding weekend in Spring Lake was such an incredible experience. Personally, I could not have been more delighted to capture these memories for the two of them. If you are planning a destination wedding weekend in New York, New Jersey, or beyond, learn more about working together here.

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