Archive for December, 2011

On June 30th I got a phone call from an amazing charity “Wish Upon A Wedding” they were granting a wish for an amazing couple Valerie & Larry on November 1st at the Park Ave Club in Florham Park NJ.  I was so happy to be able to be a “wish granter” for this sweet couple.  Special thanks also to guest photographers Inku Yo and  Erin H. Photography  who took amazing photographs during the event.

Here is their story:

Their love story is a complex but at the same time, simple one. Valerie has always believed that people are brought into our lives for a purpose. Whether for a moment or an eternity.

Their love story truly could make a great novel!

Since April of 2009, the couple has faced many obstacles. Larry has been admitted to the hospital on 6 occasions resulting in 5 surgeries. At 38 years old, he is legally blind in one eye due to complications from type 1 diabetes. He has had open heart surgery to replace and infected aortic valve and he is undergoing weekly treatments of dialysis 4 hours/3days a week.

Despite all of the hardships, Valerie and Larry  still manage to laugh and love every day. They have learned not to take anything for granted. They hope to raise their children and encourage them to live life to the fullest extent. They are hopeful that a kidney and pancreas donor will become available for Larry in the near future.

Valerie and Larry’s Wedding Wish was granted on November 1st, 2011 in Florham Park, NJ. The overriding theme of the wedding was rich fall colors and Wheat, which signified “An advancing state of love and charity” in the bible.

Here are the other AMAZING wish granters for the event:

Minister/Celebrant- April Beer

Florist – Something Nice Floral

On-Site Hair and Makeup – The Powder Bar

Bridal Gown – Maplewood Bridal

Tuxedo – Top Hat & Tails

Custom Wedding Stationery and Favors – Creatively Engaged LLC

Videography – Majestic Cinema Productions

Photography – Rita Rojas-Sullivan Photography , with the help of Inku Yo and  Erin H. Photography

Event Planning – A Divine Affair

Catering – Park Avenue Club

DJ – Instinctive DJ’s

Aisle Runner – Original Runner Company

Photobooth – Jersey Photobooth

Images by Erin H, Inku Yo and Rita

Images by Erin H & Rita

To learn more about Wish Upon a Wedding and how you can help please click HERE

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Audrey and John had a fall themed wedding at The South Gate Manor, Audrey looked amazing in her fun tiered gown and with the vibrant colors of her bridesmaids flowers and some mild October weather it was a great day.

Audrey’s hair was by Kim Kaos at The Station Hair Studio

Makeup by the super sweet Timothy Alan

The Ceremony was held at Ardina Baptist Church

The Reception was held at South Gate Manor in Freehold NJ

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Stephanie & Matt had a great time taking pictures with their bridal party at Princeton University and a sweet reception in the Palmer Room of the Nassau Inn.  This intimate setting was both casual and elegant.

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Stephanie & Matt has a sweet wedding at The Nassau Inn in Princeton NJ.  They had a walking wedding, meaning all events were in walking distance with a ceremony at St. Paul’s, Princeton and a reception at The Nassau Inn and portraits at Princeton University they had a laid back and elegant fall wedding. 

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