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We foresee evening events declining. As midday ceremonies increase, weekday events also increase. Receptions will be wrapping earlier in the evening. We can foresee our brides truly focusing on decor of epic proportions, wow-factor installations, and giving back to their local communities with donations at events.
From ceremonies designed for intimate gatherings we see beautifully curated ceremony spaces for small guest count to make for that wow factor and stunning picturesque backdrops for formals. Installations of asymmetrical floral installations to perfectly symmetrical florals line the aisle.
Installations and bold, dramatic decor to wow your gusts. When it comes to creating memorable moments for your very special day it is essential to have that wow factor from the very first entry. We highly recommend to work beside planners who can recommend decor, uplighting, and talented floral companies to create that wow-factor you desire and to bring that vision to life. White floral installations of baby’s breath create an effect of ‘dancing on the clouds’ and much more.
Statement aisles of ‘walking on clouds’ created of babies breath line the aisles. Bold Pops of Color of pinks, blues, orange, and yellows, adorn the color palettes. Colors to make a statement and showcase the couples bold, bright, and fun-loving personalities at best.
Welcome parties are hosted to welcome immediate family to your very special day and provide an introduction to your wedding weekend. The elevated wedding welcome host for breathtaking favors, a floral install making for the picture-perfect spot for the ‘gram, welcome signage, custom cocktail signage, favors and more. The energy of this event kicks off the wedding weekend. Even better a celebratory toast to share with guests amongst the champagne tower is the picture-perfect way to wrap-up the soirée and kick off your picture-perfect dream wedding weekend!
Reference: Vogue
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We foresee evening events declining. As midday ceremonies increase, weekday events also increase. Receptions will be wrapping earlier in the evening. We can foresee our brides truly focusing on decor of epic proportions, wow-factor installations, and giving back to their local communities with donations at events.
From ceremonies designed for intimate gatherings we see beautifully curated ceremony spaces for small guest count to make for that wow factor and stunning picturesque backdrops for formals. Installations of asymmetrical floral installations to perfectly symmetrical florals line the aisle.
Installations and bold, dramatic decor to wow your gusts. When it comes to creating memorable moments for your very special day it is essential to have that wow factor from the very first entry. We highly recommend to work beside planners who can recommend decor, uplighting, and talented floral companies to create that wow-factor you desire and to bring that vision to life. White floral installations of baby’s breath create an effect of ‘dancing on the clouds’ and much more.
Statement aisles of ‘walking on clouds’ created of babies breath line the aisles. Bold Pops of Color of pinks, blues, orange, and yellows, adorn the color palettes. Colors to make a statement and showcase the couples bold, bright, and fun-loving personalities at best.
Welcome parties are hosted to welcome immediate family to your very special day and provide an introduction to your wedding weekend. The elevated wedding welcome host for breathtaking favors, a floral install making for the picture-perfect spot for the ‘gram, welcome signage, custom cocktail signage, favors and more. The energy of this event kicks off the wedding weekend. Even better a celebratory toast to share with guests amongst the champagne tower is the picture-perfect way to wrap-up the soirée and kick off your picture-perfect dream wedding weekend!
Reference: Vogue
April 20, 2023
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As your wedding approaches one of the first tasks you’ll want to tackle is the wedding day registry. You’ll want to think about creating registries with several stores and experiences. It’s important to notify wedding guests of the locations of where the registries are located. I’d recommend creating a list of items that you are in need of and then walking through several stores to see where best suits you and your fiancé. You’ll find items you didn’t think of, you’d like to add to your list and what registries suit you best for your registries. Do you prefer a big box store or something more fresh and modern like travel? Or both? Again, this is something only you and your fiancé can answer and address for yourselves.
While shopping personally for our registries, we found Amazon, Pottery Barn, and William Sonoma fit best for our wedding registry needs as we found we picked a few items here and there.
Tip: An appointment is not required to create a registry at Pottery Barn and William Sonoma. I personally walked through the store, took photos on my iPhone of the items that were not already on our ‘list’ and created our list at the comfort of my home office. I found that the ‘scan’ tool was not up to technology and the first time I made my appointments at the stores. Unfortunately they were short-staffed and unfortunately, the service that they offered of a ‘personal shopper’ was not simply the case as advertised. Amazon wedding registries can be created online.
While crafting the wedding registry, you’ll want to include appliances such as kitchen and household appliances, tableware, household linens, bath linens, home decor, and travel. You’ll want envision your future home and how you’d like to furnish this together. I’d recommend to possibly create a vision board of your future home and then plan surrounding this vision. Travel items can include honeymoon activities, luggage, accessories, assistance with travel itineraries, and more. A more modern approach to the registry is a cash fund, gift cards to your favorite stores, and donations to your favorite charity are rising in popularity amongst couples. All items that are included on the registry are gifts that are essentially to be enjoyed by the couple.
The most modern approach to the registry we’ve found is the service, Honeyfund. Offering all-inclusive experiences and add-ons created for you leaving planning off the table and an opportunity for guests to gift direct to your honeymoon. For travel experiences and worldwide tours, check out Viator to book attractions, tickets, VIP experiences and more.
Create an amazon registry today and get started with some of the items below, click here to start your registry!
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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March 30, 2023
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This Black Friday we’ll be taking a look at the awesome wedding sales and discounts.
Black Friday is a great time to save where we can as we plan and navigate our wedding budgets. So all the savings, the better! This Black Friday it’s definitely time to take advantage deals offered by fellow vendor(s) (that only come once per year!)
To assist my fellow brides I have compiled a list of a few really beautiful products and our Top 10 Best Black Friday Wedding Deals for 2022 that we would find advantageous to take advantage of as you approach your wedding day.
In our list you will find items such items from sunglasses for the dance floor, fashionable flip flops, perfume, to those gorgeous Bella Belle Shoes that you have been eyeing for quite some time.
We look forward to seeing what you love most from this list and of course, capturing those beautiful flat lays the day-of your wedding. Check out our list of Top 10 Black Friday Wedding Deals for 2022 below and leave us your thoughts in the comments.
With love and light,
xo Michelle
We adore photographing the matching robe portraits with you and your girls in the am accompanied by a glass of bubbly. For a pretty, floral robe, check this out these beautiful silk robes here.
As your ladies assist in planning your day and celebrate such special moments, let them know how thankful you are with a very special and customized gift. Below are a few really cute items we found that we knew you’d and your ladies would enjoy most and can carry along to your wedding events or better, a girls day at the beach!
Perfumes are always fun to enjoy on the day. I love to also include your bridal perfume in your flat lay so it’s perfect if its brand new.
Mrs. Box Ring Boxes Save 40% starts 11/24 at 6PM
Save the Dates and Invitation Suites are the beautiful paper goods that we adore styling on the wedding day. These are two paper items showcase your engagement photographs. It’s essential to schedule your engagement session accordingly to notify guests in a timely fashion. Check out our post all about designing and creating your Save the Dates. In the beginning phases of planning your engagement session? Check out our post all about planning your dream New Jersey engagement session.
Engagement session photographed and ready to print your stunning paper goods? This holiday season, Minted has an amazing offer for you on invitation suites and save the dates.
The sale starts early on November 23 with 20% off wedding orders worth $150 or more (and 15% off everything below that price) with code BF2022.
Minted is also offering 25% off save-the-dates with code BFWED22 until November 25.
Square & Round
Dior Logo Square Acetate Sunglasses
Burberry Monogram Round Acetate and Plastic Sunglasses
Heart
Kate Spade New York Velma Acetate Butterfly Heart Sunglasses
Dior Logo Acetate Butterfly Sunglasses
Sculptural
Dior Crystal & Metal Cat-Eye Sunglasses
Dolce & Gabbana Structured Cat-Eye Sunglasses
Loewe Cat-Eye Acetate Sunglasses
Bella Belle Shoes Save up to 40% starts 11/25 Friday 12am EST with code FRIYAY2022.
Crystal
Stuart Weitzman XCurve Weitzman Crystal Slingbacks
Stuart Weitzman Promise Crystal Slingbacks
Leather
Sculptural
Cult Gaia Gold-Metallic Sculptural Heel
Cult Gaia Pearly Stud Mule Sandal
Jimmy Choo Hawaii Leather Low Top Sneakers ($75 Gift Card with Code BFGCSF at checkout)
Valentino Rockstud Leather Sneakers ($75 Gift Card with Code BFGCSF at checkout)
Kate Spade New York Pearly Bucket Bag
LafShar Eva Diamond and Acrylic Bag
Sophia Webster “Wifey for Lifey” Clutch Bag
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 planning your surprise proposal? Are you planning your wedding? We accept a limited amount of proposals, engagement sessions and weddings per year. Inquire to learn about our New Jersey Wedding Photography services and availability today.
We can assist you in photographing your romantic New Jersey and/or New York proposal session and your wedding day! Inquire with Michelle for availability and details, today!
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November 23, 2022
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You have photographed your engagement session and now it’s time to notify your guests of your date. If you have guests coming in from out of town and traveling or if hosting on a holiday weekend, you definitely want to have those guests aware of your wedding date to providing plenty of advance notice about the upcoming nuptials.
Minted Photographer and New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre provides step-by-step instructions and deadlines on how to plan, create, and approach your wedding Save the Date cards in a few, easy steps.
Schedule your engagement session with New Jersey Wedding Photographer and communicate your needs for your Save the Dates and the deadlines. Notify our team that you would like to have your photographs by a specific deadline to go to print.
When creating your timeline, factor in the delivery time from your session. Upon gallery delivery, choose ‘select’ images for your Save the Date cards. Furthermore, delivery times are approximately 4-6 weeks during the off-season (winter months of January-March) and 6-8 weeks during the height of the season.
Create that shipment deadline and stick to it. We recommend anywhere from 6-8 months for local weddings. For guests traveling for a destination wedding, we recommend 8-12 months to providing guests with ample notification.
To keep it as simple as possible (and accessible as possible). We recommend creating a document of your guest list to stay organized (and up to date with details). Minted has created an address book ‘address assistant’ spreadsheet for you. We recommend to upload your guest addresses direct to their site for your cards to be shipped direct to guests.
Plan on finalizing that guest list and having all of those addresses ready for shipment and saved. Additionally, once saved in your address assistant spreadsheet, re-upload your spreadsheet into Minted (or uploading all contacts individually).
We have shared your online gallery. You have chosen your favorite ‘select’ images. You have your guest list final. Now it’s time to move images over to the Minted design platform and get that Save the Date designed, printed, and sent to notify all guests of your date! Yay! Cue the bubbly!
We cannot wait to see our final ‘select’ images printed in your beautiful Save the Date card when we photograph your day of details!
Until then, love and light,
xoxo, Michelle
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 beautiful moments as they unfold including the excitement as the champagne pours to the emotive ceremony moments. Are you engaged and planning your wedding? Congratulations, lovie! We accept a limited amount of weddings per year. We cannot wait to learn all about your day, love story and what you planned! Inquire to learn about our New Jersey Wedding Photography services and availability today!
We can assist you with your Save the Date cards to photographing your romantic engagement session and wedding! Inquire with Michelle for availability and details, today!
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November 15, 2022
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Recently engaged? Congrats, to you and your fiancé!
Are you at the very beginning phases of planning your New Jersey Wedding and are in search of picture-perfect New Jersey Wedding Venues? Look no further.
You will begin to find as you research that there are an abundance of breathtaking wedding venues to choose from. Wedding venues with different styles and services to cater to your New Jersey Wedding day. From classic and elegant, modern and contemporary, to romantic garden aesthetics. All the choices! So many beautiful, picture-perfect and beautifully landscaped New Jersey Wedding Venues for your New Jersey Wedding.
I have had the honor capturing over 200 weddings since I began photographing weddings here in New Jersey and have visited an abundance of breathtaking locations. If you are starting your search for your picture-perfect venue and are looking to find ‘the one’ look no further, we compiled a list of our A-list Clients and their top choices of picture-perfect New Jersey Wedding Venues below.
May our real wedding photographs assist you as you begin planning your New Jersey Wedding day and provide inspiration and insight.
Questions? Comments? Please do not hesitate to reach out in the contact us form or in the comments section! We love to provide a helping hand in this time of planning for you to make all of your wedding dreams come true.
With love and light,
Michelle
From the breathtaking gardens to a beautiful Farmhouse reception; the Crossed Keys Estate and Crossed Keys Inn located in Andover, New Jersey checks off all of your wedding day boxes. From the rehearsal, wedding day, to room blocks the Crossed Keys Estate and Crossed Keys Inn caters to it all. View a few of our favorite weddings and florals designed by Crossed Keys Designs at their romantic English gardens and the picturesque lane.
Real Weddings Photographed at the Crossed Keys Estate and Crossed Keys Inn:
Lillian + Andrew – Summer Crossed Keys Estate Wedding
This elegantly restored equestrian estate embodies old-world rustic charm with a beautifully restored contemporary aesthetic. From the rehearsal dinner at their venue the Restaurant, for bridal prep to be hosted at one of the many picture-perfect (and roomy!) suites, the Ryland Inn equestrian estate has an abundance of options for your timeless, picturesque New Jersey Wedding.
Bonus, the Grand Ballroom and Coach House at the Ryland Inn have picture-perfect locations for intimate weddings or guest counts of 200 plus.
Check a few of our favorite weddings captured at the Ryland Inn on real wedding days photographed by New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre.
Real Weddings Photographed at the Ryland Inn:
Emma and Robert, Coach House at the Ryland Inn
This elegant Morristown, New Jersey hotel is a picture-perfect location for a wedding. This venue offers an abundance of elegant garden locations steps away from the bridal suite. The Madison Hotel is conveniently located between New York and Pennsylvania and offers an abundance of hotel suites for guests. From the rehearsal dinner at the venue’s Restaurant, Rod’s Tavern, to prep to be hosted at one of the many picture-perfect roomy suites, The Conservatory at the Madison Hotel offers an abundance of options for your timeless New Jersey Wedding with that romantic, light and airy, garden aesthetic.
Check a few of our favorite weddings captured at The Conservatory at The Madison Hotel on real wedding days photographed by New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre.
Real Weddings Photographed at The Conservatory at the Madison Hotel in Morristown, New Jersey:
Cecily and Anthony – Conservatory at The Madison Hotel Fall Wedding
The Park Savoy Estate located in Florham Park, New Jersey is a breathtaking Northern New Jersey wedding venue. From their stunning wedding prep locations is located just west of New York City and is a premiere New Jersey Wedding Venue.
From their picture-perfect cocktail hour displays to reception spaces, the Park Savoy has it all for your day to be hosted in one single location. This New Jersey Wedding Venue offers grandiose gardens that make for a picture-perfect backdrop for your wedding portraits, bridals, and more. Park Savoy hosts stunning fountains feet from their chapel, suite, cocktail and reception spaces.
Their suites offer the stunning, Northern exposure that make for picture-perfect lighting the day of your wedding for classic and elegant décor making for beautiful backdrops for your New Jersey wedding!
View this beautiful wedding day at the Park Savoy Estate on real New Jersey wedding day photographed by Park Savoy New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre.
Nested between Philadelphia and Manhattan, this elegant and picture-perfect New Jersey Estate and gardens hosts picturesque wedding days for your picture-perfect venue. From the lane leading to the estate, to the estate Chapel surrounded by breathtaking gardens, to their incredible services offered from wedding days to commercial events; the Park Château is top-notch New Jersey Wedding Venue.
Let’s mention, their newest addition to their business; The Château Grande Hotel. Simply, Park Château has it all.
Our favorite picturesque locations at their New Jersey property include their picture-perfect and stunning suites and ballrooms accommodating for guests counts of up to 200 plus for your New Jersey Wedding.
Nanina’s in the Park located in Belleville, New Jersey is a classic, elegant, and picture-perfect New Jersey Wedding Venue located in Belleville, New Jersey. Situated in Northern New Jersey, this venue is situated west of New York City.
This picturesque venue offers beautiful gardens and a breathtaking ballroom feet away from their reception space.
You enter the driveway you are surrounded amongst breathtaking gardens, vistas of the estate and a beautiful view of the ceremony space. Wow!
This breathtaking, Monmouth County venue embodies elegant and rustic vibes. With that Cape Cod feel, the Water Witch Club is situated atop Monmouth Hills and overlooks the Atlantic with breathtaking views of Manhattan and the Atlantic. What a picture-perfect venue for your New Jersey Wedding.
From the NYC views, lane, and fireplace .. many picturesque locations for portraits.
Check a few of our favorite weddings captured at the Water Witch Club on real wedding days photographed by New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre.
Real Weddings Photographed at The Water Witch Club in Monmouth County, New Jersey:
Kaitlin and Mark – Water With Club Wedding
The Ashford Estate, managed by Merri-Makers Catering is an absolutely breathtaking venue in the heart of Monmouth County, New Jersey. Nested perfectly between New York and Philadelphia, the Ashford Estate is an absolutely breathtaking venue that we adore to photograph at.
From the spectacular library for groom prep, to the stunning bridal suite overlooking the spectacular lands and gardens, to the lane leading to the estate, this New Jersey wedding venue makes for a simply breathtaking and logistically sound event.
Check a few of our favorite weddings captured at The Ashford Estate on real wedding days photographed by New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre.
Are you in search for a statement-making seaside estate where you can host all of your wedding-day events at beautifully manicured grounds and your guests can come right to you and have the best after party and day-after party? Look no further, the Bonnet Island Estate managed by Merri-Makers Catering is nestled beautifully between Philadelphia and Cape May in Manahawkin, New Jersey.
The Bonnet Island Estate is a breathtaking seaside estate that has been restored and with that glamorous seaside charm. From the gorgeous sunset vistas over the west, the glamorous bridal and groom suites, to the beautifully manicured gardens and stunning cocktail hour displays, the Bonnet Island Estate is a premiere New Jersey Wedding venue we love photographing at for our lovely clients.
Check a few of our favorite weddings captured at the Bonnet Island Estate on real wedding days photographed by New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre.
Real Weddings Photographed at The Bonnet Island Estate in Monmouth County, New Jersey:
Adriena and Zach – Bonnet Island Estate Summer Wedding
The Renault Winery located in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey is a breathtaking New Jersey Wedding Venue. From their vineyard to breathtaking ballrooms, the Renault makes for a picture-perfect and romantic wedding day setting.
From a breathtaking walk through the vineyards leading into the beautiful ballroom, the Renault Winery is nestled perfectly between Atlantic City and Philadelphia. This venue offers picture-perfect settings and cue all the bubbly!
This newly established venue, Hudson House managed by Landmark Catering in the heart of Jersey City has incredibly breathtaking views overlooking the Hudson River.
This modern New Jersey Wedding Venue offers a light and airy reception space with modern elegance. And bonus, prep spaces are available for both the ladies and gentleman.
Located in Jersey City this venue is perfect for guests coming in from Long Island, Manhattan, and New Jersey hosting that ultimate ‘wow-factor’ with 360 degree views overlooking the Hudson. This light and airy space is breathtaking site for your New Jersey Wedding for that modern and contemporary vibe overlooking the city of love.
Stone House at Stirling Ridge managed by Landmark Venues offers a contemporary lodge designed by Frank Lloyd Wright located in the Watchung Mountains of Warren New Jersey, this New Jersey Wedding Venue is located just West of New York City.
This modern venue offers privacy and seclusion for a luxurious modern aesthetic wedding day. Overlooking mountain and city views, the Stone House offers private gardens and fire pits for guests to enjoy. The reception space is designed with classic, modern and contemporary clean lines, a neutral color palette, breathtaking floor to ceiling windows for a light and airy picture-perfect space for your first dance hand in hand as husband and wife.
As beautiful as it is, is incredible is their catering and hospitality service.
Check a few of our favorite weddings captured at the Stone House at the Stirling Ridge on real wedding days photographed by New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre.
Corinne and Adam – Stone House at Stirling Ridge Spring Wedding
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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November 15, 2022
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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.