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Laura and Steve were married on a beautiful spring day at the Crossed Keys Estate & Farmhouse in Andover, New Jersey. Their Crossed Keys Estate spring wedding incorporated the love, joy, and union of two families. From the bride’s Pronovias gown, Bella Belle shoes, stunning custom engraved bands, and invitation suite to her beautiful florals and garden ceremony. We loved photographing every bit of this wedding so much. We trust you will, too!
Crossed Keys Estate & Farmhouse Wedding in Andover, New Jersey
The Crossed Keys Estate is a spectacular venue. From their beautiful garden ceremony backdrop to their newly designed Farmhouse reception venue, the Crossed Keys Estate is a premier New Jersey rustic and beautiful garden venue that only hosts one wedding per day. Their talented team offers stunning design and floral design, as well!
Wedding Day Details
Laura and Steve had many romantic details. A few of our favorite details include the bride’s custom invitation suite design printed at Truly Engaging. Laura and Steve incorporated heartfelt handwritten vows and vow books. They wrote beautiful handwritten letters to one another. The groom’s wedding band included a custom inscription by Blue Nile. by From Italy with Love designed Laura’s beautiful diamond engagement and wedding band. Laura’s Bella Belle shoes and stunning luxury wedding gown “Syrinx” by Pronovias with a mermaid cut and off-the-shoulder sleeves, strapless gown with a full back and train adorned in floral lace. The groom dressed in an Indochino tux, and the groomsmen in tuxes by The Black Tux.
First Look at the Lane
The bride and groom’s first look took place at the beautiful lane at the Crossed Keys Estate. They shared a heartfelt first look with a few tears shed. After their first look, the couple and New Jersey Wedding Photographer Michelle Behre captured their portraits at the Crossed Keys Estate.
Garden Ceremony at the Crossed Keys Estate & Farmhouse
Laura and Steve’s spring garden ceremony at the Crossed Keys Estate incorporated everything we love most. This space has an abundance of textures and colors. Crossed Keys Estate garden is the picture-perfect setting for your wedding day ceremony. Their romantic garden ceremony floral arrangements include beautiful tiered arrangements at the altar, gorgeous florals at the top, and florals lining the aisle. Their soft, romantic color palette and floral arrangements handcrafted by Crossed Keys Designs included pops of peach and light yellow, airy whites, nudes, and soft pink. The bouquets complimented Dessy’s bridesmaids’ dresses beautifully! Check out their beautiful designs captured by New Jersey Wedding Photographer Michelle Behre! Their ceremony included heartfelt moments, a few laughs and tears shed, and celebrations sealed with a kiss and bubble exit!
A surprise for the Groom
The bride had planned for a sneak peek reveal of the space and a surprise dance for the groom. DJ, Chris Camp played Better Together moments after the couple entered the reception space for their grand reveal. The couple practiced their first dance at the Crossed Keys Estate. How romantic!
Farmhouse & Estate Wedding Reception
The couple hosted their reception at Crossed Keys Estate’s beautiful brand-new reception space, The Farmhouse. The Farmhouse has breathtaking floor-to-ceiling windows with vistas overlooking beautiful grounds and a gorgeous Juliet window overlooking the reception space. Chandelier are perfect for floral arrangements to be hung.
The couple kicked this evening off with a gorgeous grand entrance and romantic first dance. Following their first dance the couple incorporated their wedding party, family, and best friends on the dance floor.
After toasts, the bride kicked off her heels and placed her dancing shoes on! Her outfit change included glistening diamond-embossed sneakers and Mac Duggal mini dress from Rent the Runway.
Check out all the details from their very special Crossed Keys Estate wedding day captured by New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre!
Congratulations, Laura and Steve! Love you!
Planning your very special New Jersey wedding at the Crossed Keys Estate? Inquire for further details and availability.
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Vendors
Crossed Keys Estate & Farmhouse New Jersey Wedding Photographer: Michelle Behre Photography | New Jersey Wedding Ceremony & Reception/ Cake & Catering: Crossed Keys Estate & Farmhouse | Design and Florals: Crossed Keys Designs | Wedding Gown: Syrinx by Pronovias purchased at Pronovias NYC Flagship store | Bride’s Wedding Band & Engagement Ring: From Italy with Love; Westbury NY | Groom’s Wedding Band: Blue Nile | Ring Box: Amazon | Bridal Beauty: Alisha Nycole (Hair: Tarin Sara & Makeup: Samantha Mitchell) | Bridal Party Beauty: BB Decheine Beauty Company | DJ/ Entertainment Services: Limelight Entertainment (DJ & EMCEE: Chris Campaniolo “DJ Chris Camp”) | Videographer: White Elm Films | Bridesmaids Dresses: Dessy Dresses; Purchased at Bella Bridesmaids | Groom’s Attire: Indochino | Groomsmen Attire: The Black Tux | Invitations: Custom Design | Invitations Printing Service by Truly Engaging | Film Scanning: Photovision Prints
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Lillian and Andrew, Summer Crossed Keys Estate Wedding
NEW JERSEY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Michelle Behre is based in Northern New Jersey Wedding Photographer and specializes in romantic, timeless, and sophisticated weddings. Her fine art photography style is the perfect blend of editorial, photojournalistic, and documentary photography. Michelle Behre Photography captures all beautiful moments unfolding throughout your day including the excitement as the champagne pours to your picture-perfect bridal details. Are you engaged and planning your wedding? We accept a limited amount of weddings per year. Inquire to learn about our New Jersey Wedding Photography services and availability today.
We can assist you in photographing your romantic engagement session and your wedding day! Inquire with Michelle for availability and details, today!
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Laura and Steve were married on a beautiful spring day at the Crossed Keys Estate & Farmhouse in Andover, New Jersey. Their Crossed Keys Estate spring wedding incorporated the love, joy, and union of two families. From the bride’s Pronovias gown, Bella Belle shoes, stunning custom engraved bands, and invitation suite to her beautiful florals and garden ceremony. We loved photographing every bit of this wedding so much. We trust you will, too!
Crossed Keys Estate & Farmhouse Wedding in Andover, New Jersey
The Crossed Keys Estate is a spectacular venue. From their beautiful garden ceremony backdrop to their newly designed Farmhouse reception venue, the Crossed Keys Estate is a premier New Jersey rustic and beautiful garden venue that only hosts one wedding per day. Their talented team offers stunning design and floral design, as well!
Wedding Day Details
Laura and Steve had many romantic details. A few of our favorite details include the bride’s custom invitation suite design printed at Truly Engaging. Laura and Steve incorporated heartfelt handwritten vows and vow books. They wrote beautiful handwritten letters to one another. The groom’s wedding band included a custom inscription by Blue Nile. by From Italy with Love designed Laura’s beautiful diamond engagement and wedding band. Laura’s Bella Belle shoes and stunning luxury wedding gown “Syrinx” by Pronovias with a mermaid cut and off-the-shoulder sleeves, strapless gown with a full back and train adorned in floral lace. The groom dressed in an Indochino tux, and the groomsmen in tuxes by The Black Tux.
First Look at the Lane
The bride and groom’s first look took place at the beautiful lane at the Crossed Keys Estate. They shared a heartfelt first look with a few tears shed. After their first look, the couple and New Jersey Wedding Photographer Michelle Behre captured their portraits at the Crossed Keys Estate.
Garden Ceremony at the Crossed Keys Estate & Farmhouse
Laura and Steve’s spring garden ceremony at the Crossed Keys Estate incorporated everything we love most. This space has an abundance of textures and colors. Crossed Keys Estate garden is the picture-perfect setting for your wedding day ceremony. Their romantic garden ceremony floral arrangements include beautiful tiered arrangements at the altar, gorgeous florals at the top, and florals lining the aisle. Their soft, romantic color palette and floral arrangements handcrafted by Crossed Keys Designs included pops of peach and light yellow, airy whites, nudes, and soft pink. The bouquets complimented Dessy’s bridesmaids’ dresses beautifully! Check out their beautiful designs captured by New Jersey Wedding Photographer Michelle Behre! Their ceremony included heartfelt moments, a few laughs and tears shed, and celebrations sealed with a kiss and bubble exit!
A surprise for the Groom
The bride had planned for a sneak peek reveal of the space and a surprise dance for the groom. DJ, Chris Camp played Better Together moments after the couple entered the reception space for their grand reveal. The couple practiced their first dance at the Crossed Keys Estate. How romantic!
Farmhouse & Estate Wedding Reception
The couple hosted their reception at Crossed Keys Estate’s beautiful brand-new reception space, The Farmhouse. The Farmhouse has breathtaking floor-to-ceiling windows with vistas overlooking beautiful grounds and a gorgeous Juliet window overlooking the reception space. Chandelier are perfect for floral arrangements to be hung.
The couple kicked this evening off with a gorgeous grand entrance and romantic first dance. Following their first dance the couple incorporated their wedding party, family, and best friends on the dance floor.
After toasts, the bride kicked off her heels and placed her dancing shoes on! Her outfit change included glistening diamond-embossed sneakers and Mac Duggal mini dress from Rent the Runway.
Check out all the details from their very special Crossed Keys Estate wedding day captured by New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre!
Congratulations, Laura and Steve! Love you!
Planning your very special New Jersey wedding at the Crossed Keys Estate? Inquire for further details and availability.
Save this Wedding for Inspo’ on Pinterest
Vendors
Crossed Keys Estate & Farmhouse New Jersey Wedding Photographer: Michelle Behre Photography | New Jersey Wedding Ceremony & Reception/ Cake & Catering: Crossed Keys Estate & Farmhouse | Design and Florals: Crossed Keys Designs | Wedding Gown: Syrinx by Pronovias purchased at Pronovias NYC Flagship store | Bride’s Wedding Band & Engagement Ring: From Italy with Love; Westbury NY | Groom’s Wedding Band: Blue Nile | Ring Box: Amazon | Bridal Beauty: Alisha Nycole (Hair: Tarin Sara & Makeup: Samantha Mitchell) | Bridal Party Beauty: BB Decheine Beauty Company | DJ/ Entertainment Services: Limelight Entertainment (DJ & EMCEE: Chris Campaniolo “DJ Chris Camp”) | Videographer: White Elm Films | Bridesmaids Dresses: Dessy Dresses; Purchased at Bella Bridesmaids | Groom’s Attire: Indochino | Groomsmen Attire: The Black Tux | Invitations: Custom Design | Invitations Printing Service by Truly Engaging | Film Scanning: Photovision Prints
Want to see more Crossed Keys Estate Weddings?
Lillian and Andrew, Summer Crossed Keys Estate Wedding
NEW JERSEY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Michelle Behre is based in Northern New Jersey Wedding Photographer and specializes in romantic, timeless, and sophisticated weddings. Her fine art photography style is the perfect blend of editorial, photojournalistic, and documentary photography. Michelle Behre Photography captures all beautiful moments unfolding throughout your day including the excitement as the champagne pours to your picture-perfect bridal details. Are you engaged and planning your wedding? We accept a limited amount of weddings per year. Inquire to learn about our New Jersey Wedding Photography services and availability today.
We can assist you in photographing your romantic engagement session and your wedding day! Inquire with Michelle for availability and details, today!
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July 1, 2022
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Have you picked your venue yet you’re not sure of the colors of that picture-perfect color palette that will blend beautifully within your venue? Do you feel that you are between colors that you love so much? Below are a few wedding day color palette tips to assist you in your wedding planning process!
Value of the color palette
So first things first here, why is the color palette such a staple in planning? Your colors are the anchor of your wedding day design and décor. The wedding color palette plays a role into your venue, locations, and season, too! Once you have nailed down your colors, your design will be more consistent and feel as if it flows more cohesively. This makes a huge difference in your photos, too! Check out a few samples we have from real, New Jersey weddings photographed by New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre!
Top 5 Wedding Day Color Palette Tips
Here are just our top five tips to follow while choosing your wedding color palette and a few sample wedding day color palettes created from real weddings to get you started on planning your very special day!
Define the season that you are hosting your wedding in, in color
You have booked your venue and locked in your date, congratulations beautiful bride-to-be! When you’re thinking of the season, what are your favorite colors? OR do you want to plan and choose your date around something that is special to you? Below are a few ideas to inspire you!
What about summer, classic navy blues? Fall foliage and beautiful muted tones? Soft, winter hues?
Planning your date around a sentimental date such as your anniversary? What about surrounding your first date? Your colors can accent the season that your date is in so beautifully.
You have your season! Now time to set an anchor color
You have chosen your season. Amazing! Your season can inspire your wedding day color palette and vision as you begin planning your very special day. What is the anchor color you may ask? The anchor color will be the “main” color used throughout and several colors will be chosen in addition to this main color to contrast that anchor color.
Choose one or two colors as main anchor colors, then select one or two secondary colors (one of these should be a neutral, which will help blend those focal point colors together seamlessly) for support. To finish it off, choose a fun accent shade—like a metallic-like gold or silver—that you’ll use accent throughout your event.
For example, spring can incorporate a whole range of color such as beautiful spring cherry blossom pinks, vintage baby blues, soft yellows and greens.
Summer, think of soft pinks or pop of bright, bold color to accent that pink.
For fall think of reds, deep maroons, and oranges.
Winter can be dusty blues, winter whites.
Add in some metallics for some bright, beautiful contrast
Want to incorporate the color of your engagement ring? What about some gold or silver metallic accents? Your florist can paint your florals with metallic paint. Décor can incorporate champagne flutes, cake painted in gold. Gold foil lettering on your invitation suite and much more!
Think about your venue and incorporate the colors from your venue
When you first drove up to your venue, the moment you knew it was the one, was it the colors, textures, you loved most? Incorporate those beautiful colors and textures into your palette to give your wedding day color palette that ultimate pop and for your photos to flow beautifully.
Subtle hues for balance and a contrast color
For subtle balance in your color palette, add in a contrasting color to your anchor color to balance your palette. If your anchor color is pink, the contrast color can be green with subtle hues of yellow for a beautiful balance. See Lillian and Adam’s wedding color palette for inspiration below!
Summer Wedding Color Palette Inspiration
Fall Wedding Color Palette Inspiration
New Jersey Wedding Photographers
Michelle Behre is based in Northern New Jersey and specializes in romantic, timeless, and sophisticated weddings. Her fine art photography style is the perfect blend of editorial and documentary photography capturing the excitement as the champagne pours to your picture-perfect bridal details. Are you recently engaged and planning your wedding? We accept a limited amount of weddings per year. Inquire to learn about our New Jersey Wedding Photography services and availability.
Inquire today to learn all about our New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania wedding photography services. We can assist you in photographing your romantic engagement session and your wedding day! Inquire with Michelle for availability and more details, today!
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May 13, 2022
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Lillian and Andrew’s heartfelt wedding day was hosted at the Crossed Keys Estate in Andover, NJ. Their wedding day includes a day of family-fun, a vibrant color palette accenting their joyful, fun-loving personalities, and a one-of-a-kind love story captured at the Crossed Keys Estate, Andover by Crossed Keys Estate NJ Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre.
The Couple
The couple are fun-loving, joyful, and energetic. They love sharing time together with their best friends, their families, and enjoying athletics, and the outdoors.
The Proposal
Lillian and Andrew began dating in elementary school and the groom asked for Lillian’s hand in marriage two years prior to their wedding. Andrew designed an absolutely beautiful custom heirloom engagement ring. To make his proposal extra special, he incorporated their family and friends, the people that they love the most to celebrate by their side!
Lillian and Andrew’s Wedding Day at the Crossed Keys Estate
Their wedding day was set on a beautiful, early summer day in August. Their day included the people that they love most, a day of fun with their family, and best friends celebrating their very special love.
The couple’s color palette included bright, sunny mustard yellows, contrasting with baby pinks, tropical oranges, an abundance of textures of lush greenery. Their gorgeous color palette was designed and coordinated surrounding Andrew’s custom burgundy suit designed at Indochino, Short Hills.
A few highlights captured include Lillian’s bridals and the couple’s first look. Her florals by the Crossed Keys Designs team accented the textures and the jewels of the Justin Alexander gown from Bridal Suite Boutique. Her makeup is done to absolute “natural” bridal perfection by Makeup and Lashes by Joyce and her hair design, so so elegant and soft by Kelly & Co.
Prep
Bridal details organized so beautifully captured by Crossed Keys Estate NJ Wedding Photographer.
Bridesmaids gather to assist the bride in her finishing touches moments prior to her first look!
Andrew’s Burgundy suit contrasted so perfectly with his details and florals designed by Crossed Keys Designs.
Andrew’s custom boutonnière designed beautifully by Crossed Keys Designs. Finishing touches on his outfit incorporated shoes by Steve Madden, a colorful and vibrant tie by Dazi Usa, and the customized, dapper maroon suit by Indochino at Short Hills Mall, Short Hills, New Jersey.
Andrew is absolutely ecstatic and is totally pumped to see his bride for the first time on their special day.
Bridals
Moments prior to their first look I captured a few beautiful bridals of Lillian on film. This one in particular is a favorite. This bride is so ecstatic to marry the love of her life and to see her groom. She is glowing.
First Look
This couple hosted their first look and their bride and groom portraits at the gorgeous gardens beside their ceremony space at the Crossed Keys Estate.
Wedding Party
Following their first look, we captured beautiful portraits of their wedding party and family formals! Gentleman adorned in Indochino and Dazi Usa accessories with their floral bout’ contrasting so beautifully.
Ladies of the wedding party dressed in vibrant, glistening velvet, mustard yellow gowns by Lulus.
That gorgeous extra pop of color from their bouquets by Crossed Keys Designs contrasts so beautifully with their maroon dahlias against the groomsmen suits!
There’s nothing better than a perfect day with the love of your life and your bests by your side.
Ceremony Details
Their ceremony space was was ready with beautiful signage, gorgeous floral decor, petals to toss, and fresh beverages for guests to enjoy!
Their color palette was carried throughout so beautifully. Check out this absolutely stunning ceremony arbor crafted so beautifully by the talented team at Crossed Keys Designs, isn’t this amazing?!
The wedding ceremony was set at the beautiful gardens at the Crossed Keys Estate in Andover, New Jersey beside the tent. This gorgeous arbor was designed by the talented, Crossed Keys Designs.
Ceremony
A few emotive moments captured on Lillian and Andrew’s wedding day captured that I love most were from their ceremony. Lillian’s father walks his baby girl down the aisle. An emotive moment for all parties, the bride, groom, the bride’s family and the entire crowd. There was not a dry eye in the house.
Many hugs and kisses as Lillian is now starting a family of her own.
The couple’s wedding day favors included shot glasses of tequila and lime sat reside beside their tent. They were ready to get their party started upon entrance to their tent!
They also had a tropical pineapple beverage, yum and in their color palette!
So creative!
Reception
Check out the gorgeous twinkle-lights overhead, setting a romantic ambiance, the lush greenery, beautiful table-top bouquets, and velvet runners! Wow!
A few more of my favorite moments captured from their day includes their very exciting grand entrance, bouquet toss, and sunset photos on the swing captured on film. These moments truly encapsulate their fun-loving personalities and energy.
This energy is so much fun to capture!
Lillian & Andrew at Sunset
Beautiful candid sunset moments on the swing together.
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New Jersey Wedding Photographers
Michelle Behre is based in Northern New Jersey and specializes in romantic, timeless, and sophisticated weddings. Her fine art photography style is the perfect blend of editorial and documentary photography capturing the excitement as the champagne pours to your picture-perfect bridal details. Are you recently engaged and planning your wedding? We accept a limited amount of weddings per year. Inquire to learn about our New Jersey Wedding Photography services and availability.
Lillian & Andrew’s Engagement Session
Check out their romantic Summer Engagement Session hosted at the Verona Park by NJ Proposal & Engagement Photographer Michelle Behre!
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Vendors
Photography: Michelle Behre Photography | Ceremony Venue: Crossed Keys Estate | Reception Venue: Crossed Keys Estate | Floral: Crossed Keys Designs | Event Planning: Crossed Keys Designs | Videography: Brandon Matisak | Wedding Cake: Crossed Keys Designs | Linens: Inspired Living by Andrea Martha | Hair: Kelly and Company Hair Design | Makeup: Makeup and Lashes by Joyce | Shoes: Steve Madden | Favors: AllGiftsShop | Handmade Items: Inspired Living by Andrea Martha | Wedding Ring: jordan jack | DJ: Griffon, Pure Event Group | Bridal Salon: Bridal Suite Boutique | Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander | Venue: Crossed Keys Inn | Gifts: HappyManor | Groom’s Attire: Indochino | Groom’s Shoes: Steve Madden | Groom’s Attire: DAZI USA | Bridesmaid Dresses: Lulus | Calligraphy: Crossed Keys Designs | Catering: Crossed Keys Estate | Bakery: Crossed Keys Estate | Backdrops: Heirloom Bindery | Film Lab: Photovision Prints
Conclusions
Lillian and Andrew discovered Michelle Behre Photography a NJ Wedding Photographer online and moved forward with services for their NJ Wedding at the Crossed Keys Estate after immediately falling in love with the bright, vibrant, colorful photos provided in the galleries on view and my approach to the wedding day.
Inquire today to learn all about our NJ Wedding Photography services. Visit Crossed Keys Estate to see more photos from this property and to learn more about your wedding day and we can assist you in planning your wedding day schedule!
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February 23, 2021
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With cheerful energy, a contagious smile, and an intentional eye, award-winning celebrity New Jersey wedding and commercial photographer, Michelle Behre, captures love stories to stand the test of time.
She uses her refined fine art photography skills to expertly capture the wedding day. From the excitement as the champagne pours to your picture-perfect portraits, Michelle expertly blends editorial documentary, and photojournalism photography in fine art curation of your special wedding events and day.
She confidently empowers each client who steps in front of her lens. During your time together, she illuminates your personalities, genuine compassion, and captures the joy that you and your families bring to one another in an unobtrusive fashion.
