Keri & Mike / July 22, 2023 / Florham Park NJ
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When Keri first reached out to me about photographing her wedding, I realized right away that we had the same name and even spelled it the same. Things got even crazier when I learned she is also from my hometown of New Providence and that I went to high school with her sister, Ashley! Funnily enough, this is not the first New Prov girl who’s wedding I photographed this year. Make sure to check out Cristin’s Golf Club wedding when you get a chance!
Keri and Mike’s Summertime Park Avenue Club Wedding day featured whimsical pastel florals and so much more! Keri thought of ever last detail from the color scheme to style to fun added elements like the hand held fans, vintage phone audio book, signage, and even a late night pizza truck! I have to say this was one of my most stylish weddings this year! And the building itself has an elevated rustic feel.
The Park Avenue Club is a private club in northern New Jersey is the perfect place for a wedding! Apparently, they do a variety of private events here, and I can see why! The new ballroom where the reception is held had plenty of space. It has these beautiful high ceilings, glorious lantern chandeliers and plenty of natural light. It actually reminds me quite a bit, of another local wedding venue, The Ryland Inn.
The Bride Morning
The Groom Morning
I love these game day shots Mike requested and his custom Nike’s. He even gifted each of his groomsmen a pair! Thank you, Jenna for killing it on all of these shots and as always keeping the guys happy on the wedding morning!
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First Look & Bride and Groom Photos
I love this quiet moment between Keri & Mike!
The bridal party was the perfect size and looked so good in the color’s Keri chose! I love how the warm glow of the beautiful brick building enhanced these photos.
Park Ave Club Ceremony
The beautiful grounds of the outdoor area at the Park Ave Club was the perfect setting for the ceremony. Outdoor celebrations are always the best- although I may be biased on this! There was even a pretty little koi pond with a little bridge right next to the ceremony space.
Cocktail Hour
Cocktail space had an elegant feel and the food was so good! I love how the guests were using the fans that Keri put out during cocktail hour. There was even a private outdoor terrace for guests to use during cocktail hour. It is always nice to have a variety of outdoor spaces to photograph guests throughout the day.
Featuring Keri killing it on the Park Ave Club Stairs. I love the elegant ambiance of the foyer space and the stairs. It had a very modern rustic vibe.
Park Avenue Club Wedding Reception in the Grand Ballroom
Did you know this was not my first time here? Last fall I photographed Lauren & John’s wedding here. They got married in a church, however, so this was my first time shooting a ceremony here.
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