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wedding teaser

laura bruen — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:49:24 +0000

Another wedding teaser!

FEATURED ON WEDDING NOUVEAU

laura bruen — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:45:24 +0000

Yay! Some of Fay & David’s wedding images made it into another inspiration board over on Wedding Nouveau – “A Style Guide for interCultural Brides”!

If you haven’t checked out Wedding Nouveau yet, make sure you stop on by and view some of their fabulous wedding ideas.

wedding teaser

laura bruen — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:42:22 +0000

St. Pucchi and Reem Acra are my two absolute favorite gown designers since before I planned my wedding.

But St. Pucchi was an obsession! Really, my absolute favorite gown designer. I LOVE this dress.

Behold, Alexis, rocking her St. Pucchi.

Stay tuned for the wedding!

weddings: kellie & jeff

laura bruen — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:31:20 +0000

When I first met Kellie, we clicked RIGHT away. I think it was around this time last year if I remember correctly. I instantly knew we’d make a fabulous team. You may remember Kellie & Jeff’s NYC Engagement Session – where we walked around New York City and got some really great images. I met Jeff that day, and was really taken with how fabulous they are together. They are beautiful inside and out, and a LOT of fun to work with.

This wedding was SO fun to be a part of. From the ceremony at Kirkpatrick Chapel to the imaginary double-dutch (jump -rope) on the dance floor at the Palace at Somerset, this party was NON-STOP. Kellie & Jeff’s wedding was absolutely amazing – and an awesome event to be a part of. Too many favorites.

Invitations were awesome letterpress invitations by Dauphine Press

Kellie made her own programs.

Tears do happen.

Breathtaking

Palace at Somerset

Kellie & Jeff decided to see each other before the ceremony, which is a great way to have some intimate time alone to see each other before the wedding and take a few photos together privately and then get formals done. This enabled them to have the first few moments by themselves and enjoy the cocktail hour in it’s entirety. This has become increasingly popular in recent years and I think it’s fabulous!

He just sorta, fell to the side right after he saw her I’d say he looks pretty happy, wouldn’t you?

“I can’t stop looking at her”.

The Boyz

The girls

LOVE the way the sunlight in this shot is streaming down directly on Kellie & Jeff!

After formals, we headed over to Kirkpatrick Chapel

It’s really beautiful inside.

The Palace at Somerset , dusk, September

They had a NYC themed wedding. As opposed to numbering their tables, they named each with their favorite NYC Restaurant. Blue Water Grill happens to be one of Jimmy and My favorite restaurants so of course I had to post this one in particular.

Centerpieces were gorgeous!

Best man speech “reaction”.

Ernest Mills Band of Hank Lane Music

Whole lotta jump rope going on. It was awesome~!

The Palace at Somerset, evening.

Credits:

Photography: Laura Bruen

Dress and Veil – Designer Loft

Flowers – Jacqueline’s Florist

Transportation: Nasser Limo

Hair: Magda’s Designs

Makeup: Jeanine Mangan

Band: Ernest Mills Band of Hank Lane Music

Bridesmaids: Jenny Yoo

Guys, I had a BLAST with you. Thanks so much for having me shoot your big day!

wedding teaser

laura bruen — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:15:28 +0000

Check out the beautiful Kellie, in the limo, pre-ceremony in the limo! She looks so very genuinely excited and happy.

Kellie, you are amazing!

Stay tuned!

weddings: patty & david

laura bruen — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:32:19 +0000

Patty contacted me a while back after seeing Nicole & Robert’s engagement session and falling in love with it. The minute we sat down there was instant chemistry between myself & Patty & David – I knew it was going to be a fabulous wedding. Here are just a few of my MANY favorites.

Patty got ready at The Berkley Oceanfront Hotel in Asbury Park, NJ.

Hair by Janette Concepcion and makeup is by Samantha Acevevo

Invitations, water bottle labels and CD packaging by Duckie Design. Flowers by Peter James Floral Couture in Asbury Park.

I love seeing reactions to those that witness beauty.

Anticipation before the first meeting!

Hey, David, this is what moms are for, ok?

The cake was a RING DING cake (yes, I said RING DING!) created by Glenda Petruzzelli.

The bride and groom with the Owners of Watermark, Russell Lewis and Andrew Hacking.

Candyteria! - The fabulous Scott Petrillo of Candyteria was kind enough to let us snap a few shots in his SWEET store.

Thanks Scott!

Brown & Green M&M’s of course.

Patty and David also had custom Cubans!

David & Patty own Igloo Italian Ice & Ice Cream (Oakhurst, NJ). It wouldn’t be a party if there wasn’t some representation!

DJ Prestige, Vinyl Excavator Extraordinaire, Funk Soul, Jazz, Reggae. Definitely check out his blog too, here.

Party people

Patty and David love this building.

Patty and David, thank you for having me shoot your special day! You guys are GREAT! I’m blessed to have met you, such a fantastic couple with some amazing friends.