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Your engagement session is the first time we photograph you and your partner together — and for many couples, it is the first professional portrait session they have ever had. I want you to walk away feeling completely stunning, completely yourselves, and completely at ease. Getting dressed for the occasion is a big part of making that happen.
This is the style guide I share with every client before their session — elevated, practical, and deeply personal.
The Philosophy
I approach engagement session styling the same way I approach everything else in my work: with intention. The goal is not to make you look like someone else’s engagement session. The goal is to create images that look unmistakably, beautifully yours — ten years from now, twenty years from now. That means choosing pieces that reflect who you actually are, styled in a way that photographs with sophistication and warmth.
For Her
The Dress: For summer sessions, I am obsessed with flowing midi and maxi dresses in silk, chiffon, or lightweight cotton. They move beautifully in the breeze, they catch golden light in the most extraordinary way, and they read as timeless in photographs. My favorite palette: warm whites and ivory, soft champagne, dusty rose, warm rust and terracotta, sage. These tones complement almost every skin tone beautifully in summer light.
The Alternative: If dresses are not your style, a beautifully tailored wide-leg trouser in linen or silk paired with an elevated top is equally stunning. Please do not wear anything that makes you feel unlike yourself — confidence always photographs better than a trend.
Jewelry: Keep it personal and meaningful. A delicate necklace, your grandmother’s earrings, a stack of rings that have a story. Avoid anything that looks costume-y or that will distract from your face.
Shoes: Comfortable ones, please! We will be walking. If you love heels, bring them for a few frames and flats for the rest. I have photographed many a beautiful engagement session in bare feet on the beach — there is something perfectly poetic about it.
Hair and Makeup: I strongly recommend professional hair and makeup for your engagement session. Summer heat and humidity can be unforgiving, and professional artistry holds differently than what we can achieve at home. More importantly, when you feel beautiful, it shows. Effortlessly, visibly, photographically — it shows.
For Him
The Look: I love when men dress with the same intention as their partner — not necessarily matching, but clearly coordinating. A well-fitted linen shirt in a soft neutral or pale stripe, paired with tailored trousers or clean chinos, reads as elevated and relaxed in equal measure. A blazer is never a bad idea and can always come off classic, elegant, tailored.
Color: Coordinate with your partner rather than matching. If she is in warm ivory, he might be in a soft oatmeal or warm tan. If she is in rust, he might be in a rich camel or earthy olive. The key is that you look like you belong together in the frame — visually harmonious without being identical.
Shoes: Clean, simple leather shoes or loafers for a polished look, or clean white sneakers if the setting and vibe calls for it. Leave the athletic shoes at home.
The Two-Look Formula
If your session is at least ninety minutes, I almost always recommend bringing a second outfit. My favorite formula:
Look 1: Elevated and romantic — this is your “elevated” look. The silk dress, the tailored suit, the intentional styling.
Look 2: Personal and relaxed — this is where your personalities come through. A favorite denim jacket, a cashmere crew, comfortable jeans, the boat shoes you actually live in while going to lunch at the club. This look often produces the images people love most.
One Final Thought
I have photographed hundreds of engagement sessions, and the couples whose images I am most proud of are rarely the ones who were dressed the most expensively. They are the ones who showed up with intention, with each other, and with a genuine openness to the experience. That is what creates extraordinary images.
Everything else — the outfits, the location, the light — is just the beautiful frame around your love story.
When you book your engagement session with Michelle Behre Photography, we work through a full style consultation together before your session date. I am here to help with everything — from specific outfit feedback to location scouting to building the perfect timeline for your day.
Inquire here to begin planning your session. I cannot wait to create something unforgettable with you.
Michelle Behre Photography | Luxury NJ & NYC Engagement Photographer | Serving New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania & Destinations Beyond
Thoughtfully Curating Your Moments
A moment this meaningful deserves to be remembered with intention. Whether you’re planning an intimate proposal and your wedding tucked within a quiet garden or a grand gesture overlooking sweeping views, having it documented allows you to relive the emotion for years to come.
At Michelle Behre Photography, we specialize in capturing proposals in a way that feels natural, refined, and true to you—so nothing feels staged, only beautifully preserved. From discreetly documenting the moment itself to guiding you through a just-engaged portrait session afterward, we ensure your experience feels effortless from beginning to end and curated with deep intention.
If you’re dreaming of a proposal that is not only unforgettable in the moment, but timeless in how it’s remembered, we would be honored to be part of your story, inquire within for further details on availability.
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Your engagement session is the first time we photograph you and your partner together — and for many couples, it is the first professional portrait session they have ever had. I want you to walk away feeling completely stunning, completely yourselves, and completely at ease. Getting dressed for the occasion is a big part of making that happen.
This is the style guide I share with every client before their session — elevated, practical, and deeply personal.
The Philosophy
I approach engagement session styling the same way I approach everything else in my work: with intention. The goal is not to make you look like someone else’s engagement session. The goal is to create images that look unmistakably, beautifully yours — ten years from now, twenty years from now. That means choosing pieces that reflect who you actually are, styled in a way that photographs with sophistication and warmth.
For Her
The Dress: For summer sessions, I am obsessed with flowing midi and maxi dresses in silk, chiffon, or lightweight cotton. They move beautifully in the breeze, they catch golden light in the most extraordinary way, and they read as timeless in photographs. My favorite palette: warm whites and ivory, soft champagne, dusty rose, warm rust and terracotta, sage. These tones complement almost every skin tone beautifully in summer light.
The Alternative: If dresses are not your style, a beautifully tailored wide-leg trouser in linen or silk paired with an elevated top is equally stunning. Please do not wear anything that makes you feel unlike yourself — confidence always photographs better than a trend.
Jewelry: Keep it personal and meaningful. A delicate necklace, your grandmother’s earrings, a stack of rings that have a story. Avoid anything that looks costume-y or that will distract from your face.
Shoes: Comfortable ones, please! We will be walking. If you love heels, bring them for a few frames and flats for the rest. I have photographed many a beautiful engagement session in bare feet on the beach — there is something perfectly poetic about it.
Hair and Makeup: I strongly recommend professional hair and makeup for your engagement session. Summer heat and humidity can be unforgiving, and professional artistry holds differently than what we can achieve at home. More importantly, when you feel beautiful, it shows. Effortlessly, visibly, photographically — it shows.
For Him
The Look: I love when men dress with the same intention as their partner — not necessarily matching, but clearly coordinating. A well-fitted linen shirt in a soft neutral or pale stripe, paired with tailored trousers or clean chinos, reads as elevated and relaxed in equal measure. A blazer is never a bad idea and can always come off classic, elegant, tailored.
Color: Coordinate with your partner rather than matching. If she is in warm ivory, he might be in a soft oatmeal or warm tan. If she is in rust, he might be in a rich camel or earthy olive. The key is that you look like you belong together in the frame — visually harmonious without being identical.
Shoes: Clean, simple leather shoes or loafers for a polished look, or clean white sneakers if the setting and vibe calls for it. Leave the athletic shoes at home.
The Two-Look Formula
If your session is at least ninety minutes, I almost always recommend bringing a second outfit. My favorite formula:
Look 1: Elevated and romantic — this is your “elevated” look. The silk dress, the tailored suit, the intentional styling.
Look 2: Personal and relaxed — this is where your personalities come through. A favorite denim jacket, a cashmere crew, comfortable jeans, the boat shoes you actually live in while going to lunch at the club. This look often produces the images people love most.
One Final Thought
I have photographed hundreds of engagement sessions, and the couples whose images I am most proud of are rarely the ones who were dressed the most expensively. They are the ones who showed up with intention, with each other, and with a genuine openness to the experience. That is what creates extraordinary images.
Everything else — the outfits, the location, the light — is just the beautiful frame around your love story.
When you book your engagement session with Michelle Behre Photography, we work through a full style consultation together before your session date. I am here to help with everything — from specific outfit feedback to location scouting to building the perfect timeline for your day.
Inquire here to begin planning your session. I cannot wait to create something unforgettable with you.
Michelle Behre Photography | Luxury NJ & NYC Engagement Photographer | Serving New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania & Destinations Beyond
Thoughtfully Curating Your Moments
A moment this meaningful deserves to be remembered with intention. Whether you’re planning an intimate proposal and your wedding tucked within a quiet garden or a grand gesture overlooking sweeping views, having it documented allows you to relive the emotion for years to come.
At Michelle Behre Photography, we specialize in capturing proposals in a way that feels natural, refined, and true to you—so nothing feels staged, only beautifully preserved. From discreetly documenting the moment itself to guiding you through a just-engaged portrait session afterward, we ensure your experience feels effortless from beginning to end and curated with deep intention.
If you’re dreaming of a proposal that is not only unforgettable in the moment, but timeless in how it’s remembered, we would be honored to be part of your story, inquire within for further details on availability.
June 5, 2026
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Choosing the perfect engagement session location is one of the most exciting parts of planning your engagement photos. Your location sets the tone for your images and helps tell your story in a way that feels personal, intentional, and authentic to your relationship. Whether you envision romantic gardens, iconic city streets, timeless historic estates, or elegant hotels with old-world charm, New Jersey and New York City offer some of the most beautiful engagement session backdrops on the East Coast.
At Michelle Behre Photography, we believe your engagement session should feel like an experience from planning to print. As leading New Jersey wedding photographers and videographers, we capture luxury weddings and engagement sessions throughout New Jersey, New York City, and destination locations with a cinematic, editorial, and emotive-driven approach.
Below are some of our favorite scenic and aesthetic engagement session locations categorized by style and atmosphere to help inspire your session.
Garden Engagement Session Locations
Garden locations create an effortlessly romantic and timeless atmosphere, especially during spring and summer months. The soft florals, pathways, architecture, and natural light provide the perfect environment for elegant imagery.
Some favorite garden-inspired engagement locations include:
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens feels like stepping into a romantic European escape tucked quietly within the countryside of Pennsylvania. From the timeless architecture and grand conservatory to the seasonal blooms and winding garden pathways, every corner feels effortlessly cinematic and immersive. It’s one of my favorite locations for couples wanting an elevated, romantic engagement session filled with movement, quiet in-between moments, and natural beauty throughout every season. Whether surrounded by spring florals, golden summer light, or the glow of the conservatory at dusk, Longwood Gardens creates an experience that feels intimate, timeless, and beautifully intentional for your engagement story. Visit Emma and Michael’s Engagement Session captured by Longwood Gardens Philadelphia Wedding Photographer. For planning your session and details on Photography and Videography policy at Longwood Gardens.
Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Frelinghuysen Arboretum is one of those timeless New Jersey locations that feels effortlessly romantic in every season. With its historic estate charm, curated gardens, stone pathways, and quiet natural beauty, it creates the perfect backdrop for couples wanting an engagement session that feels both refined and intimate. I love how versatile the grounds are — from soft garden portraits to elegant architectural moments surrounding the estate. The atmosphere feels peaceful, immersive, and deeply connected to nature while still maintaining an elevated aesthetic. It’s the perfect setting for capturing authentic connection, movement, and the quiet in-between moments that make your story uniquely yours. View Shannon and Liam’s romantic Engagement Session for inspiration. For planning your session and details on Photography and Videography policy inquire with Michelle.
Cross Estate Gardens
Cross Estate Gardens is one of my favorite hidden gem engagement session locations in New Jersey for couples drawn to a romantic garden aesthetic with historic charm. Nestled quietly within the rolling hills of Bernardsville, the estate offers beautifully manicured gardens, ivy-covered stone architecture, winding pathways, and seasonal blooms that feel effortlessly timeless. I love how intimate and peaceful the grounds feel, allowing couples to fully immerse themselves into the experience together. Whether captured during golden hour or beneath overcast skies, Cross Estate Gardens creates an elevated, storybook-like atmosphere perfect for documenting authentic connection and quiet in-between moments beautifully. View Amy and Nick’s romantic Spring Engagement Session for inspiration. For planning your session and details on Photography and Videography policy inquire with Michelle.
Additional Locations:
- Duke Farms
- Grounds for Sculpture
- Sayen House & Gardens
- Van Vleck House & Gardens
- Skylands Manor
- Spring Lake
Garden sessions are ideal for couples who love a romantic, editorial-inspired aesthetic filled with movement, soft color palettes, and timeless elegance. These spaces photograph beautifully during golden hour and allow us to create imagery that feels elevated while still natural and emotional.
Park Engagement Session Locations
For couples drawn toward nature, open landscapes, and relaxed movement, parks create a versatile setting for engagement sessions year-round.
Some of our favorite park engagement locations include:
Central Park
Central Park is one of the most iconic and timeless engagement session locations for couples wanting a romantic New York City atmosphere blended with natural beauty and classic architecture. I love how every corner of the park feels cinematic — from the elegance of Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge to the quiet pathways of The Mall and the skyline views surrounding Gapstow Bridge. Central Park offers the perfect balance of nature and city energy, allowing couples to experience intimate quiet moments while immersed in the heart of Manhattan. Every season transforms the park beautifully, creating endlessly romantic backdrops for authentic, emotional, and timeless engagement imagery. View Cameron and Kirstin’s romantic Engagement Session for inspiration. For planning your session and details on Photography and Videography policy inquire with Michelle.
Liberty State Park and Brownstones, Jersey City
Liberty State Park and the historic brownstone streets throughout Jersey City create the perfect blend of cinematic skyline views and timeless city romance for engagement sessions. I love beginning sessions along the waterfront with sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty before wandering through the quiet brownstone-lined streets filled with historic charm and beautiful architecture. The contrast between the modern cityscape and intimate neighborhood atmosphere creates so much variety within one session. Whether captured during golden hour or blue hour as the city lights begin to glow, Jersey City always feels effortlessly romantic, elevated, and authentically New York-inspired while remaining uniquely New Jersey. View Hannah and Noah’s romantic Engagement Session for inspiration. For planning your session and details on Photography and Videography policy inquire with Michelle.
- Central Park
- Liberty State Park
- Branch Brook Park
- Gantry Plaza State Park
Parks offer incredible versatility — from skyline views and waterfronts to tree-lined paths and architectural details. They’re especially perfect for couples wanting candid imagery with room to walk, move naturally, and simply enjoy time together during their session.
At Michelle Behre Photography, we focus heavily on movement-based direction and documentary storytelling, which makes park settings ideal for creating authentic, immersive engagement imagery.
City Engagement Session Locations
For couples who love sophistication, architecture, nightlife, and energy, city engagement sessions create a cinematic and modern aesthetic.
New York City engagement sessions remain iconic for a reason. From timeless brownstones and luxury hotels to rooftop views and bustling streets, the city offers endless possibilities for storytelling.
Favorite city-inspired engagement locations include:
Princeton University
Princeton University is one of the most timeless and architecturally beautiful engagement session locations in New Jersey. The historic ivy-covered buildings, gothic archways, quiet courtyards, and elegant stone pathways create an atmosphere that feels romantic, refined, and effortlessly cinematic. I love exploring locations throughout campus including Blair Arch, Nassau Hall, and the hidden garden pathways that photograph beautifully in every season. Princeton offers the perfect balance of historic charm and elevated sophistication while still feeling intimate and personal for couples. Whether beneath golden fall foliage or soft spring blooms, the campus creates a stunning backdrop for authentic, emotional, and timeless engagement imagery. View Brandon and Jaimie’s romantic Spring Engagement Session for inspiration. For planning your session and details on Photography and Videography policy inquire with Michelle.
DUMBO
DUMBO is one of my favorite New York City engagement session locations for couples wanting a cinematic blend of iconic skyline views, cobblestone streets, and timeless city romance. I love photographing throughout Washington Street with the Manhattan Bridge framing the skyline, along the waterfront at Brooklyn Bridge Park, and tucked within the quieter corners of the neighborhood where the historic architecture meets the East River. DUMBO feels effortlessly editorial while still allowing space for authentic connection and movement throughout the session. Whether captured at sunrise or during blue hour, the neighborhood creates a modern, elevated atmosphere filled with unmistakable New York energy and romance. View Sam and Drew’s romantic Engagement Session for inspiration. For planning your session and details on Photography and Videography policy inquire with Michelle.
Additional Locations:
- SoHo
- West Village
- The High Line
- Asbury Park Boardwalk
City sessions are perfect for couples wanting a more editorial, fashion-inspired feel while still preserving candid moments. We love incorporating movement throughout the streets, coffee stops, rooftop cocktails, taxis, bookstores, and quiet in-between moments that make the session feel personal to your relationship.
The beauty of city engagement sessions is that they feel alive and cinematic while still allowing space for intimacy and connection.
Historic Hotel Engagement Session Locations
Historic hotels create some of the most luxurious and timeless engagement session settings. The architecture, interiors, lighting, and atmosphere naturally elevate your imagery while adding sophistication and romance.
- The Plaza Hotel
- The Beekman Hotel
- The St. Regis New York
- The Pierre
Historic hotel sessions pair beautifully with formal attire and evening-inspired concepts. Whether enjoying cocktails at the bar, walking through elegant hallways, or capturing portraits beneath dramatic architecture, these locations create imagery that feels refined and timeless.
As luxury New Jersey wedding photographers, our approach blends editorial posing with emotional storytelling to create engagement galleries that feel sophisticated yet deeply personal.
Historic Estate Engagement Session Locations
Historic estates provide a beautiful blend of architecture, gardens, and romantic landscapes all within one location.
Favorite estate locations include:
Planting Fields Arboretum
Planting Fields Arboretum feels like a romantic European estate tucked quietly along the North Shore of Long Island. The historic mansions, sprawling gardens, greenhouses, and tree-lined pathways create an atmosphere that feels timeless, elegant, and effortlessly cinematic for engagement sessions. I love photographing throughout the formal gardens, near the Coe Hall estate, and within the conservatory spaces that offer beautiful texture and light throughout every season. The grounds provide so much variety while still feeling intimate and peaceful. Whether during spring blooms or golden autumn evenings, Planting Fields Arboretum creates the perfect setting for romantic, elevated, and emotionally driven engagement imagery. View Michael and Michelle’s romantic Engagement Session for inspiration. For planning your session and details on Photography and Videography policy inquire with Michelle.
Additional Locations:
Creating Memories Before Your Bridal Era Begins
Estate engagement sessions feel romantic, timeless, and cinematic while offering incredible variety within one setting. They’re perfect for couples envisioning elegant imagery with a luxury aesthetic.
At Michelle Behre Photography, we intentionally guide couples through experiences that feel natural and immersive while documenting the quiet in-between moments that define your relationship.
Your engagement session is more than simply taking photographs — it’s preserving the season before your wedding day arrives. Whether you envision a romantic garden, iconic cityscape, historic estate, or quiet shoreline evening, choosing a meaningful location allows your story to unfold beautifully and authentically.
As trusted New Jersey wedding photographers and videographers, we are honored to capture love stories throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York City, and destination locations while creating timeless imagery our couples will treasure for generations.
May 12, 2026
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There is something timeless about spring at Princeton University — the ivy-covered architecture, quiet pathways lined with blooms, and the unmistakable romance woven throughout campus. As a New Jersey luxury wedding photographer and videographer, capturing Brandon and Jaimie’s engagement session throughout the quintessential Princeton setting felt effortlessly cinematic from beginning to end.
Brandon and Jaimie embraced every moment together with such ease and authenticity, allowing their connection to naturally unfold in front of our lens. From strolling hand-in-hand beneath the historic archways to quiet moments tucked throughout the campus gardens, their session carried an editorial yet deeply personal feel that reflected the beauty of their relationship. The soft spring light paired perfectly with the elegant architecture of Princeton, creating a refined backdrop that felt both romantic and iconic to New Jersey.
Throughout the evening, we focused on creating movement-driven imagery that felt genuine to who they are together — capturing laughter between poses, intimate glances, and the quiet in-between moments that often become the most meaningful. The blend of timeless stone architecture, ivy-covered walls, and blooming spring textures gave their engagement session an elevated East Coast aesthetic while still feeling warm, inviting, and organic.
As New Jersey wedding photographers and videographers, one of our favorite parts of the engagement experience is building genuine relationships with our couples before the wedding day arrives. Sessions like these allow us to connect on a deeper level so that when the wedding day arrives, it feels as though you are celebrating alongside friends who truly know your story.
We are beyond excited to continue documenting Brandon and Jaimie’s next chapter as they celebrate their wedding this September at Mallard Island Estate with Merri-Makers Caterers. Their upcoming coastal estate wedding is sure to be an unforgettable celebration filled with timeless design, heartfelt moments, and the beautiful energy these two share together so effortlessly.
View their romantic Princeton University session below.
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Preserve your timeless memories with intention
Planning your engagement session or wedding at Princeton University or searching for a New Jersey wedding photographer and videographer to document your celebration with an editorial and authentic approach? Michelle Behre Photography would love to connect and tell your story.
View More Mallard Island Estate and Bonnet Island Estate with Adriena and Zach’s wedding captured at Mallard Island’s sister property Bonnet Island. Planning your wedding? View our favorite New Jersey coastal properties to begin planning your Seaside Celebration.
May 7, 2026
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Liz & Sean’s Monmouth University Engagement Session in Monmouth, New Jersey
Classic architecture, sweeping grounds, and coastal New Jersey charm set the stage for Liz and Sean’s engagement session at Monmouth University. Their session felt effortlessly elegant—an ideal blend of timeless romance and elevated editorial style.
Monmouth University is one of those rare locations that offers both grandeur and intimacy. Its historic buildings, manicured gardens, and refined pathways create a setting that photographs beautifully in every season, making it a favorite for couples seeking a sophisticated engagement experience in New Jersey.
Why Monmouth University Is a Stunning Engagement Session Location
Few engagement session locations in New Jersey offer the same level of architectural beauty and versatility as Monmouth University. The campus provides a polished, estate-like feel that lends itself perfectly to elevated, fashion-forward imagery.
Historic Architecture With Timeless Appeal
From stately facades to symmetrical walkways, the campus architecture adds a sense of legacy and refinement to engagement portraits. These elements create images that feel classic today—and just as beautiful decades from now.
Garden Paths and Open Grounds
The lush landscaping and open green spaces soften the architectural lines, offering a romantic balance that allows couples to move naturally and connect authentically throughout their session.
Liz & Sean: Refined, Romantic, and Effortlessly Themselves
Liz and Sean approached their engagement session with a quiet confidence and ease that translated seamlessly on camera. Their connection was natural and understated, allowing us to focus on genuine moments rather than forced poses. The result is a gallery that feels romantic, editorial, and deeply personal highlighting a love for fashion sense.
As Michelle Behre Photography, we believe engagement sessions should feel like an experience—not just a photoshoot. Our approach emphasizes movement, connection, and storytelling, ensuring each couple’s images reflect who they truly are together.
Planning a Monmouth University Engagement Session
Best Time of Day for Soft, Editorial Light
Late afternoon sessions provide flattering light that enhances both the architecture and surrounding greenery, creating depth and warmth throughout the gallery.
Styling for an Elevated Campus Setting
Classic silhouettes, neutral tones, and tailored looks pair beautifully with Monmouth University’s refined surroundings. Thoughtful styling helps create a cohesive, editorial narrative from start to finish.
Permits and Logistics
Monmouth University requires photography permission in advance. Working with an experienced New Jersey engagement and wedding photographer ensures the process is seamless and allows you to focus on enjoying the experience as you leave it up to the professionals.
A Favorite Setting for Monmouth County Engagement Sessions
Monmouth University continues to be one of our most requested engagement session locations for couples who value timeless elegance and elevated imagery. Its versatility makes it ideal for couples planning luxury weddings throughout New Jersey and beyond.
If you love the feel of Liz and Sean’s session, you may also enjoy:
- Ariel and Bryan’s Monmouth engagement session set at Monmouth University and Avon-by-the-Sea.
- Ariel and Bryan’s Crossed Keys Estate wedding, featured on Style Me Pretty, for couples drawn to refined, editorial celebrations.
These sessions highlight how beautifully Monmouth-area locations photograph across different seasons and milestones.
Explore More Monmouth Engagement Sessions and Luxury Weddings
If you enjoyed Liz and Sean’s Monmouth University engagement session, we invite you to explore more refined engagement sessions such as Ariel and Bryan’s romantic session and their iconic New Jersey wedding featured in Style Me Pretty set at the romantic garden New Jersey Wedding Venue, the Crossed Keys Estate highlighted on our blog.
Ready to connect with Michelle to learn more about her engagement and wedding photography services? Check your date today!
December 31, 2025
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While on the search for your beautiful Wedding Venue in New Jersey, New Jersey Wedding Photographers, Michelle Behre has just a few beautiful photos to inspire your Wedding Planning and to set the vibe for your New Jersey Wedding day and choosing your Wedding Venues here in NJ.
Are you searching for your New Jersey Wedding Venues by region? Here are just a few of our top select venues by region accompanied by beautiful Wedding Photos by NJ Wedding Photographers, Michelle Behre.
Northern New Jersey
Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg, New Jersey
Crystal Springs Yacht Club at Crystal Mountain Resort located in Hamburg, New Jersey is a picturesque resort located in the Sussex Skylands in Sussex County. Crystal Springs hosts four distinct properties at their luxury destination resort. With a stunning mountain setting with miles of rolling mountain vistas, your guests will be acquainted with a great place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Northern New Jersey and Crystal Springs for your wedding weekend!
This destination resort will provide you with weekend entertainment for your celebration setting the tone for your wedding weekend. From your wedding welcome party, to golf, and a spa day, to their pools and rehearsal dinners to farewell brunches for a memorable and carefully planned wedding weekend. There are so many options as to how you approach your weekend.
For your ceremony, Crystal Springs offers an abundance of locations both indoor and outdoor that each have a one of a kind vibe and all host one wedding per day ensuring that yours will be one of a kind and just for you. With unparalleled cocktail hour and epic receptions your party will be an epic bash. Sneak out to watch the sunset along the beautiful stunning mountain setting and soak in the views. Learn more about Crystal Springs Resort and hosting your wedding at this fabulous property in Northern New Jersey.
Crystal Springs Resort Wedding Photographer
Weddings at Crystal Springs Resort
Crossed Keys Estate, Andover, NJ
Nestled in the heart of Sussex County, New Jersey in North Western New Jersey, this Northern New Jersey Wedding Venue, Crossed Keys Estate is your picture-perfect New Jersey Wedding Venue in the heart of the countryside and rolling mountains of picturesque Sussex County, New Jersey just fifty miles west of New York City it is the perfect weekend getaway and the perfect venue in New Jersey with their exquisite garden, meets contemporary Farmhouse vibe.
Crossed Keys Estate Wedding Photographer
- Laura and Steve’s Spring Crossed Keys Estate Wedding
- Lillian and Andrew’s Summer Crossed Keys Estate Wedding
- Michele and Tom’s Fall Crossed Keys Estate Wedding
- Ariel and Bryan’s Fall Crossed Keys Estate Wedding (coming soon!)
Weddings at Crossed Keys Estate
Perona Farms, Andover, NJ
Perona Farms offers an abundance of stunning locations at their Sussex County, New Jersey locations. Set in the heart of the countryside, this Northern New Jersey Wedding Venue, Perona Farms it the romantic weekend getaway and New Jersey Wedding Venue in Sussex County, New Jersey. Located just an hour west of New York City, Perona Farms is an exquisite escape from the city for your wedding weekend.
Perona Farms Wedding Photographer
- Lisa and Joe’s Winter Wedding at The Barn at Perona Farms (coming soon!)
- Samantha and Sean’s Fall Wedding at The Reserve at Perona Farms (coming soon!)
Weddings at The Barn at Perona Farms
The Reseve at Perona Farms, Andover, New Jersey
The Rustic elegant Northern New Jersey Wedding Venue, The Reserve at Perona Farms is a stunning wedding escape located in the picturesque countryside of Northern New Jersey. This location offers an abidance of picturesque locations for your photographs and stunning ceremony and reception views. From their beautiful garden ceremony that can accommodate for both indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces to their romantic reception spaces, The Reserve encompasses all thins Rustic Elegance. We absolutely adore their romantic lodge-inspired space designed of warm stone columns with wine racks galore and clean, contemporary rustic loft vibes. Visit The Reserve at Perona Farms to learn all about their New Jersey Wedding offerings.
The Reserve at Perona Farms Wedding Photographer
- Samantha and Sean’s The Reserve at Perona Farms Wedding (coming soon!)
Weddings at The Reserve at Perona Farms
Coming Soon!
Waterloo Village, Stanhope, NJ
Managed by Jeffrey A. Millers Caterers, Waterloo Village is a restored historic village located along the Musconetcong River and Morris Canal providing a farm-to-table, rustic elegant experience for its guests. With an abundance of picturesque and scenic backdrops, this venue is a stunning backdrop with that country aesthetic located just west of New York City. View engagement sessions and weddings for inspiration and planning your day at the historic Waterloo Village.
Waterloo Village Wedding Photographer
- Mary and Ken’s Spring Engagement Session at Waterloo Village
- Kara and Michael’s Fall Engagement Session at Waterloo Village
- Samantha and Daniel’s Winter Wedding at Waterloo Village
Weddings at Waterloo Village
Natirar, Peapack Gladstone, NJ
The New Jersey luxury mansion and resort, Natirar located in Peapack Gladstone, New Jersey offers the luxury experience for guests. The Tudor-style mansion set atop rolling hills overlooks miles of rolling mountains New Jersey offers. The picture-perfect location set for your wedding weekend with 90 Acres perfect for hosting your Wedding Welcome Party and Rehearsal Dinner, farm-to-table dining with private rooms, and seasonal offerings exquisite dining options for the perfect welcome to your wedding weekend.
Weddings at Natirar and 90 Acres
Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club, Bedminster Township, New Jersey
The stunning Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster Township, New Jersey in Northern New Jersey is home to three championship golf courses. This private club hosts picturesque weddings at their historic, English Manor clubhouse. Drive up the romantic lane and view their scenic grounds. View the Estate from afar as you share your first look along the Lamington River beside the green. With rolling green meadows and miles of finely groomed greens, this estate is absolutely picture-perfect for your luxury wedding in Northern New Jersey.
Watch the sunrise from the romantic suites. There are stunning private suites for the bride and groomsmen prep as the morning unfolds overlooking the green from the Estate Mansion.
Their ballroom is curated with floor to ceiling height windows, with an abundance of fireplaces, stunning crystal chandeliers throughout the historic estate, this venue hosts one wedding per day. During your cocktail hour and reception, watch the sun set over the green and share a few intimate moments together just prior to your first dance.
The elegant Fiddler’s Elbow is a romantic New Jersey Wedding Venue, view photos and more information on their property here.
Fiddler’s Elbow Golf Club Wedding Photographer and Weddings at Fiddler’s Elbow Golf Club
Hamilton Farm and Golf Club, Gladstone, NJ
The Brady Mansion at Hamilton Farm Golf Club is the picture-perfect destination for New Jersey brides planning their classic and elegant New Jersey Wedding and in search for the luxury New Jersey Wedding experience, pristine grounds for photographs of the exquisite Brady Mansion, green pastures, United States Equistrian Team Foundation, rolling fields for miles, an abundance of overnight accommodations and private guest rooms for the bride, groom and immediate family, full-service Hospitality Staff and Culinary Team providing seasonal ingredients to wow your guests and so much more. Sidenote: Adam and I were married at Hamilton Farm and Golf Club on a picture-perfect day in September 2023. We were so blessed by Colette Flint and the team’s care and attentiveness to our day! Here are a few pictures I photographed on site while I was planning for our wedding (see below).
Hamilton Farm and Golf Club Wedding Photographer and Weddings at Hamilton Farm and Golf Club
Ryland Inn, Whitehouse Station, NJ
The Ryland Inn located in the stunning Whitehouse Station, NJ hosts romantic New Jersey Weddings at the Coach House at the Ryland Inn and Grand Ballroom at the Ryland Inn. This romantic, luxurious, restored equestrian estate is a picture-perfect location for your New Jersey Wedding Day. With Chef Chris Albrecht leading their culinary experiences, their farm-to-table dining experience is exceptional. View some of our favorite weddings captured at the Ryland Inn and inquire within for further details on our Wedding Photography services.
Ryland Inn Wedding Photographer
Weddings at Ryland Inn
- Eva and Brian’s Spring Wedding at the Grand Ballroom at the Ryland Inn
- Emma and Robert’s Spring Wedding at the Coach House at The Ryland Inn
- Kara and Michael’s Summer Wedding at the Coach House at The Ryland Inn
Coach House at the Ryland Inn
Grand Ballroom at the Ryland Inn
The Park Savoy Estate, Florham Park, NJ
Located in Morris County, New Jersey and under 30 miles from New York, The Park Savoy Estate is an absolutely spectacular space to host your New Jersey Wedding. From their romantic chapel on-site to stunning ballroom, elegant gardens and 19th century architecture, and renowned cuisine from Chef, the Park Savoy Estate is a picture-perfect destination for your classic, elegant, and refined wedding in Northern New Jersey. View photographs of the Estate below and a real wedding that New Jersey Wedding Photographers, Michelle Behre have captured at the romantic Florham Park New Jersey Wedding Venue.
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Weddings at Ryland Inn
- Genesis and Kieran’s Winter Park Savoy Estate Wedding (coming soon!)
Park Savoy Estate Wedding
Park Avenue Club, Florham Park, NJ
Park Avenue Club in Florham Park, New Jersey is a stunning private social and dining club in Morris County. Set just less than 30 miles west of New York, this classic and elegant venue is a picture-perfect location and setting for your New Jersey Wedding and culinary experiences.
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Weddings at Park Avenue Club
- Inquire for further details and to check your date to have Michelle photograph your iconic Park Avenue Club Wedding!
Nanina’s in the Park, Belleville, NJ
Nanina’s in the Park located in Belleville, New Jersey is a premiere New Jersey Wedding Venue located less than 15 miles west of New York and with stunning ballrooms, this New Jersey Wedding Venue has received a stunning new face lift with their stunning Nanina’s in the Park Chapel now providing access for a stunning and romantic church ceremony all right on site. Visit their property and view a few romantic wedding photos captured by New Jersey Wedding photographer below.
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Weddings at Nanina’s in the Park
- Inquire for further details and to check your date to have Michelle photograph your romantic Nanina’s in the Park Wedding!
Pleasantdale Chateau Wedding Photographer
The Pleasantdale Chateau is New Jersey’s #1 Luxury Wedding Venue. With the remarkable helipad, private pool, forty acres of gardens, rolling meadows and ponds, this historic estate is a rare find situated in Northern New Jersey and is 20 miles from New York providing you with the privacy, exclusivity and all yours for your best day ever. This picture-perfect New Jersey Wedding Venue offers exquisite sophistication with it’s masterful cuisine and stunning property with perfectly manicured grounds. Visit the Chateau for further details.
Crystal Plaza Wedding Photographer
The Crystal Plaza, New Jersey’s pristine and luxurious wedding venues. Set in Livingston, New Jersey the Crystal Plaza is a picture-perfect setting for your classic, elegant, and luxurious New Jersey Wedding. From the immaculately manicured gardens, to the pristine, classic elegance ballrooms and atrium, and prep in the stunning Penthouse, Crystal Plaza is an absolutely spectacular setting for New Jersey Brides planning their New Jersey Weddings.
The Legacy Castle, Pompton Plains, NJ
This one of a kind venue, The Legacy Castle, is majestic. Leading into the property and the gate this space offers that the refined, elegant, sophisticated, legendary statement. From it’s marble decor, and dramatic entryway of dueling staircases, decorated in gold leaf, immaculate chandeliers of ornate crystals, marble fountains, and beautifully manicured garden, The Legacy Castle is an exquisite location with ballrooms that can accommodate 1200 guests.
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Weddings at The Legacy Castle
- Yvonne and Louis Winter Legacy Castle Wedding (coming soon!)
The Estate at Florentine Gardens, River Vale, NJ
From the stunning and picture-perfect gardens, to crystal chandeliers, bright and airy grand entrances, to the stunning grand ballroom, romantic interior ceremony space to the lush garden ceremony, The Estate at Florentine Gardens New Jersey Wedding Venue located in River Vale, New Jersey is New Jersey’s Northern New Jersey’s Top Rated Wedding Venues. With an abundance of picture-perfect locations and the getting ready suites for the bride and groom, the Estate at Florentine Gardens offers a superior Wedding experience for the couples.
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Weddings at The Estate at Florentine Gardens
- Inquire for further details and to check your date to have Michelle photograph your romantic Estate at Florentine Gardens Wedding!
The Rockleigh, Rockleigh, NJ
The Rockleigh is a picture-perfect venue in located in Rockleigh New Jersey just along the New York state border. This venue has stunning ballrooms accommodating, options for interior and exterior ceremonies nearby the stunning gardens and fountains with jaw-dropping cocktail hour displays and an abundance of offerings and global cuisine. View photos of their property below and visit The Rockleigh to view their stunning New Jersey Venue and their website for further details.
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Weddings at The Rockleigh
- Stacey and Daniel’s Fall Wedding at The Rockleigh (coming soon!)
Stone House at Stirling Ridge, Warren, NJ
The Stone House at Stirling Ridge is a romantic Lodge has an abundance of modern and contemporary architecture, outdoor seating, and three event spaces: The Lodge, Grand Ballroom and The Town House. Nestled in the foothills of the mountains in Warren, New Jersey this destination is perfect for your wedding for that offers an cuisine designed by executive chef. Visit Stone House by Landmark Weddings.
Stone House at Stirling Ridge Wedding Photographer
Weddings at The Stone House at Stirling Ridge
Hudson House, Jersey City, New Jersey
Hudson House located in Jersey City, New Jersey and managed by Landmark Venues is a contemporary New Jersey Wedding Venue.With contemporary views and panoramic views of the skyline, Hudson House is a picture-perfect destination for your contemporary New Jersey Wedding.This New Jersey Wedding Venue offers floor to ceiling high windows, stunning views of the New York, is a beautiful location for your wedding photos. Their rooftop location is designed in a contemporary, luxurious style. With even greater panoramic views, this space is perfect for your first look, wedding party, and family formals. With stunning views of the city at the rooftop location, the Stork Club and the bridal suite, you will have privacy as your guests arrive in style and are greeted with an abundance of signature cocktails and superior hospitality.The ceremony and reception at the Hudson House is absolutely breathtaking. From the floor to ceiling high windows, to the panoramic views, cathedral ceilings and chandeliers, this space can accommodate for up to 400 guests. Even better, the venue offers an abundance of options and exciting after-party options for your party to continue into the evening! Learn more about Hudson House Weddings and our New Jersey Wedding Photography services and check your date today!Hudson House Jersey City Wedding Photographer
Weddings at The Hudson House
Central New Jersey
The Ashford Estate, Allentown, New Jersey
The Ashford Estate is the picture-perfect destination for your Central New Jersey Wedding. Located in Allentown, New Jersey, this New Jersey Wedding Venue is situated perfectly between the New York, Jersey Shore, and Philadelphia for guests traveling from out of town.
The Ashford Estate offers an abundance of stunning locations for photographs. With prep from their stunning bridal salon and bridal suites, to the romantic lane, vows amongst the garden, to the ceremony in the romantic garden setting overlooking the lake … The Ashford Estate is picture-perfect! We love their cocktail hour and reception spaces. Timeless and elegant is the perfect description for their location as you will walk through your picture-perfect wedding day in awe at everything The Ashford Estate offers.
The reception space is absolutely awe-inspiring. With views overlooking the ceremony, the floor to ceiling high glass are prefect for watching the sunset from the sweet heart table on your wedding day or the fun moments unfold on dance floor as you and your guests create so many special memories that will be treasured for years to come.
Better yet, the after-party can be hosted right here at The Ashford Estate in the picturesque library with light bites and more.
With seating for up to 275 guests, and accommodations for 26 on site, you do not have to worry about those traveling from out of town and can have more fun at your after-party before slipping away to the guest suites in the evening for your wedding celebration to continue into night!
Ashford Estate Wedding Photographer and Weddings at Ashford Estate
The Park Chateau Estate & Gardens and THE NEW Chateau Grande Hotel, East Brunswick, NJ
The Park Chateau Estate and Gardens, sister venue to Nanina’s in the Park, The Park Savoy Estate, and NEW The Chateau Grande Hotel, is a prestine and premiere New Jersey Wedding Venue located between Manhattan and Philadelphia. The New Jersey Wedding Venue is perfect for the elegant and refined wedding days. With the stunning architecture, picture-perfect suites for getting ready, romantic chapel, gorgeous gardens, and romantic reception spaces, the Park Chateau is a picture-perfect destination providing for a superior culinary experience and bringing wedding dreams to life.
Park Chateau Estate & Gardens Wedding Photographer
Weddings at The Park Chateau Estate & Gardens
- Alexis and Anthony’s Fall Wedding at The Park Chateau
- Kevin and Alyssa’s Winter Wedding at The Park Chateau
Jersey Shore coming soon!
South New Jersey Wedding Venues
Avalon Yacht Club, Avalon, New Jersey
The Avalon Yacht Club is a stunning South Jersey Bayfront property in Avalon, New Jersey. This South Jersey New Jersey Wedding Venue offers panoramic views and windows throughout the property. Their bright and airy ballroom provides picturesque views of the Atlantic and situated right beside the stunning pergola. With ceremonies and cocktail hours set at the Pergola, your ceremony will overlook the beautiful blue Atlantic Ocean with stunning views for miles. And the sunset is absolutely a dream at The Avalon Yacht Club. The sun sets over the Atlantic and we will work beside your AYC team to coordinate with the venue so we can sneak out for beautiful sunset photographs overlooking that stunning sunset along the bay!
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- Avalon Yacht Club Wedding, (Coming Soon!)
Weddings at The Avalon Yacht Club
Mallard Island Estate, Manahawkin, New Jersey
Mallard Island Yacht Club is a stunning Southern New Jersey Wedding Venue located in Barnegat Bay, Manahawkin, New Jersey. Mallard Island Yacht Club is a picture-perfect destination for your wedding weekend. From the stunning suites as you step into your gown, to the romantic waterfront ocean setting, gardens, and interiors overlooking the Bay, Mallard Island Yacht Club is a dream. Share your vows overlooking the Atlantic and capture your stunning portraits of some of their many beautiful locations at the property.
As guests arrive at the property, they will be greeted with cocktails and introduced to your wedding experience with great hospitality. From their ceremony space over the bay, to the picturesque ballroom. Watch the sunset over the Atlantic from your sweetheart table and soak in all of the moments with epic views, superior service, and the stunning location at Mallard Island Yacht Club. Continue your wedding excitement into the evening with an after-party! Learn more about this South New Jersey Wedding Venue here and inquire today to check your date and for further details on our Wedding Photography services at the Mallard Island!
Bonnet Island Estate, Manahawkin, New Jersey
Bonnet Island Estate is a Luxury New Jersey Shore Estate venues managed by the Weddings of Distinction. This luxurious Jersey Shore Estate property overlooks the sprawling vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. The nautical, romantic and elegant estate is perfect for guests traveling from out of town for your wedding weekend. This South Jersey Wedding Venue hosts one wedding per day at their romantic boathouse chapel and ballroom. Stay overnight at their luxurious private guest suites overlooking the Atlantic and enjoy every moment in the stunning bridal suite. Soak in all the moments as you share your vows in their romantic boathouse chapel and watch the sunset along the Atlantic in the stunning ballroom with picture-perfect waterfront views for miles. With overnight accommodations, welcome your guests at the stunning coastal island estate for your picture-perfect wedding weekend.
Bonnet Island Estate Wedding Photographer
Weddings at The Bonnet Island Estate
Congress Hall, Cape May, New Jersey
The classic and historic Congress Hall is an iconic landmark located just steps away from the Atlantic Ocean in Cape May New Jersey. America’s first seaside resort, this iconic location is an American classic and picturesque backdrop for your wedding weekend. Relaxed, elegant, and luxurious, watch the ocean waves from the bridal suite as you sip on champagne and lite bites. This rich experience will be a wonderful experience for guests traveling from out of town and to experience the heart and beauty of historic Cape May, New Jersey.
Enjoy a day at the Sea Spa the morning of your wedding welcome party with your bridesmaids. Sip and enjoy with pool service and soak in summer at the Congress Hall pools.
It’s here! You’re officially married and so thrilled to celebrate with your guests. Host cocktail hour along the veranda as the sun begins to lower into the evening. As your guests enter and enjoy the abundance of passed lite bites watch the sun set over the Atlantic from the reception as you have your first dance together as husband and wife!
Continue your after party and sneak away into the bridal and groom suite as your first evening as husband and wife!
View their New Jersey Wedding Venue experiences, learn more about their weddings here and view our favorite New Jersey Weddings that we have captured at the Congress Hall below.
Congress Hall Wedding Photographer
Weddings at the Congress Hall
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Michelle Behre is a Wedding Photographer based in New Jersey. Michelle specializes in romantic, timeless, and sophisticated weddings. Her fine art photography style is the perfect blend of editorial, documentary, and photojournalism. On wedding days, Michelle captures the excitement as the champagne pours, picture-perfect New Jersey events, romantic portraits, and moments in-between. Are you recently engaged and planning your wedding? Michelle accepts a limited amount of weddings per year. Inquire to learn about our New Jersey and destination wedding Photography services and availability today.
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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.
