September 2011

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even though the weather did not cooperate much for kara & michael their wedding couldn’t have been more perfect…the flowers provided by van brunt were beautiful and i loved kara’s badgley mishka shoes… despite the rain, we still decided to do some photos on the boardwalk in asbury…a big thank you to the owner of stella marina who graciously ran out in the rain and handed kara and mike two congratulatory glasses of champagne when he saw them braving the weather through his restaurant window…mike, an avid mets fan, was “kind of” a good sport when i pulled out my yankees umbrella although it made for some great ribbing at my expense and led to the umbrella going missing for awhile…we headed over to branches where dj jimmy mac kept the crowd on the floor till the end…

 

 

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  1. Courtney’s avatar

    Hi! The pics are GREAT! I was a bridesmaid in this wedding! We had a blast!!! I just wanted to send you a PS. It was the owner of Stella Marina that came out to congratulate them, not the owner of watermark. Just wanted to give the credit to the right guy!

  2. Jeri Houseworth’s avatar

    thanks so much for the heads up!:)

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by wedding number three of an exceptionally busy weekend i would typically be fried to a crisp but between all the gorgeous details that erin had including the colorful florals by wallflowers, the light, airy atmosphere that makes photographing at matisse in belmar so wonderful, erin and mike and their beautiful boy, nicholas,  not to mention the INCREDIBLE clouds in the sky for their oceanfront wedding, i was completely energized!  and if that were not enough to keep the energy high, nick from imagine entertainment always does the trick…take a look…

 

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it didn’t look like the weather was going to cooperate for heather and chris but it did not only giving them a great day but a beautiful sunset as well!  i was especially honored to be photographing this wedding as heather is the niece of a colleague and friend, bonnie from petal beach and both of bonnie’s daughters were in the bridal party…the family made sara and i feel like family and we loved sharing in their joy and being able to document their special day for them…as usual the flowers provided of course by petal beach were gorgeous and nicole from anna soiree did a lovely job with the programs and table cards…after church in ocean grove we made a quick stop at the beach before heading off to eagle ridge country club where we were thoroughly entertained by kris abramson from elite entertainment…here’s a little preview!

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  1. Joy’s avatar

    Jeri these photographs are incredible! It was a perfect day, and it was great to have you and Sara apart of it. Love your work!

    much love,
    Joy :)

  2. Emily Tomaine’s avatar

    Jill & Craig these photos are absolutely beautiful. The photographer really captured the joy of the day and the beauty of it all.
    Love, Emily

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ashley & colin were so warm and sweet and easygoing…we loved working with them and it was a great way to start a weekend with three weddings…after taking pictures with their families and bridal party at monmouth university, we headed to branches for their ceremony and reception…sara and i had a great time with mike simons on video and with dominick from elite entertainmentdenise vacchiano did a beautiful job with ashley’s hair and nina from perfect faces who ashley works with did an amazing job with ashley’s makeup…the flowers courtesy of linda from sunset florist were gorgeous!…here’s a peek!

 

xxoo

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this was a second wedding for this family and me as i photographed the groom’s sister, bethany’s wedding several years ago, so it was great to see everyone again…we had an early start to our day as they decided to see one another prior to their church ceremony at st. james in red bank…melissa had the AMAZING hair & makeup wizards, denise vacchiano and jeanine mangan, and it is always fantasic starting our day seeing their faces…the flowers from petal beach were sooo pretty…it was great being back at the mill in spring lake with the fantastic mission dance…special mention to best man, ryan from thomas ryan ward designs, who designed all the invitations, programs and paper details…well done!

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  1. makeup artist Sydney’s avatar

    really cute, and the whole photo-shoot is awesome! Great blog dear, congrats! Would you like to visit mine, and why not follow each-other? Let me know: makeup artist Sydney

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it was a misty, foggy night with incredible swells in the ocean last week in my backyard playground of asbury park for the portrait session of carly and taylor who drove in that day from delaware …i know carly since she was a baby so this is particularly special for me …i can’t wait for their wedding next june!

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  1. Peggy’s avatar

    Jeri, you really captured their playfulness and joy in being together. Can’t wait for the wedding photos!

  2. Carly Auerbacher’s avatar

    Jeri,

    We couldn’t be happier with these! Thanks so much!

    Carly & Taylor

jennifer & tommy were married on labor day after their wedding was cancelled due to hurricane irene…they got their beautiful garden wedding jennifer so wanted at shadowbrook and the weather was just perfect!

 

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from the moment i met meg and zach they felt like old friends and there was no better place to spend part of the holiday weekend then at the berkeley oceanfront hotel in asbury park…narcissus did a lovely job with the floral designs and the rhythm shop were over the top incredible…special thank you to meg’s mom, peg, who has been so great getting to know and spending the day with…

 

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  1. Harold Robinson’s avatar

    One of the biggest moments in my lifefime Is to live long enough to witness the marriage of some of my
    grandchildren. Zach is the third grandchild to be married,, and I am very fortunate to have attended this
    beautifull affair. My other desire would have been for my loving and beautifull wife Norma to havelived
    to bea part of this event. There are still a number of other grandchildren to go down this path, and maybe
    God will give me another few years to see them take this step. As Zack and my other family members
    know, family to me is the most importat jpart of a wonderfull andloving life. Meg, and Zack, I wish you
    Love, Happiness, and Lots of Good Health in the coming years. I am looking forward to Warching you raise
    You family. God Bless You All.
    All my Love,
    “Poppy”

  2. Peg Bartlett’s avatar

    Jeri and Sara,

    Your pictures are breathtaking. Everyone of my friends who has viewed your blog had the same response – “Amazing!!!” One of my friends even said that there are some of the images that she would like to buy even if she didn’t know the people because they are so spectacular that they take your breath away. Your pictures have absolutely captured the day, the spirit, and the love and happiness which permeated the whole affair. These are more than pictures—they are works of art and I cannot thank you enough for your efforts. Obviously, the best wedding decision Meg and Zach made was to hire you to chronicle this event. We cannot thank you enough and we can’t wait to see the rest of your masterpieces! Thank you again. Peggy Bartlett

  3. Jody Robinson’s avatar

    There are an infinite number of adjectives to describe how magnificent these pictures are. Thank you so very much for exceeding any expectations one could have. Much of what I would say, Peggy has said above. I knew my son had an eye for beauty and the insight to choose only the best. Your work encompasses all–the bride and the art of your photography. My friend just saw the pictures and her email to me said quite simply and oh so true; “OMG, this photographer is fabulous. I feel like I attended a celebrity wedding!” By the way, Zach was number one of four–3 more to go—hopefully you travel to RI, or it seems we may have to bring the next wedding to NJ!! Jeri and Sara, thank you again for creating such magical memories we will all treasure forever. Jody Robinson

  4. Gerrie McKiernan Laffey’s avatar

    Wow! Congratulations Peg
    I loved the pictures of the wedding.
    Gerrie McKiernan Laffey

  5. Maureen Mika’s avatar

    Absolutely beautiful! Could she look any happier??

  6. Patty Moran’s avatar

    Peg
    Love love love the pictures! Meg and Zach look so happy and the photographer really captured their happiness. They put my pictures to shame…lol.

    Patty

  7. Ceil Frank’s avatar

    Spectacular pictures of a charming couple. All the hard work really produced a beautiful result. It is great to see such love beaming throughout the photos. May this intense love sustain you as you walk the path of life together.
    Cannot wait to see the rest of the pictures!

  8. Meg’s avatar

    Jeri & Sara,

    Zach and I just love the pictures. You and Sara were such pleasure to work with, and you both really went above and beyond to capture the wedding. We are dying to see the rest of the pictures. Thank you so much!

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today my nephew gabriel celebrates his very first birthday…he is everything one should be…sweetness, light, love & hope…happy birthday my little man…(from your very favorite aunt:)

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