Bryana and Joe’s gorgeous fall wedding day at Allaire State Park was nothing short of perfection. They chose an intimate little chapel to say their vows and start their forever together surrounded by some of their closest friends and family. From the moment I arrived at Bryana’s in the morning to the final hug goodbye, these two were full of SO much kindness, love, and joy. They have always been that way since the day we went at their engagement session, heck, from the first emails we exchanged! I seriously can’t speak highly enough about how gracious and kind-hearted Bry and Joe are to everyone around them. It is something so special that they share, because they are able to light up a room and make everyone else around them feel so loved and cared for.

I loved how relaxed everyone was throughout the day – it’s so much fun to just enjoy the day without a stress in the world, and these two knew how to do just that. Their intimate ceremony was short and sweet (only about 10 minutes!), yet they managed to have everyone in the room tearing up at their handwritten vows. After saying “I do,” we adventured through Allaire State Park for some stunning bride and groom portraits at sunset. We had so much portrait time (my fave!) and holy moly, did we get a golden sunset!! It was unreal, and these two were up for anything I asked of them, so their portraits are just killer. I am so excited for you to see them!

Friends and family gathered at Via Veneto Restaurant for dinner and dancing to continue the celebration! The food was incredible, the dancing was wild and wonderful, and Bry and Joe just beamed with joy the entire night. The maid of honor and best man toasts made it clear that these two have truly found their perfect match. They each support and thrive off of one another, and make the other a better person day in and day out. It’s one thing to hear someone say these two are compatible beyond words, but seeing it firsthand makes my heart explode. I adore being able to help capture these love stories for my couples and show off such a special milestone in their lives.

Bry and Joe, THANK YOU for always always always being the sweetest, most loving humans ever. You two glow when you’re together, and I can’t speak highly enough about how thoughtful you both are. I hope your honeymoon in Italy was the time of your lives, and that you cherish these memories for a lifetime! Congratulations, newlyweds! I am so, so happy for you and excited to see where your love story goes from here! <3 Love you both so much!

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Want to know how these two met?! They were both working jobs that they didn’t really like. Bry was a few days out from leaving her job when Joe slid on into her Instagram DMs! It was an immediate connection, and they met at a coffee shop by the beach the next day! Check out their adorable engagement session at Monmouth University and Long Branch beach here!

When Bry was about 17, she saw on E TV that one of the Jonas Brothers got married at Oheka Castle in Long Island NY. She told her mom that she was going to get married there one day. Although, they didn’t get married there…Joe says, “We planned a getaway to Oheka Castle in Long Island for Bry’s birthday weekend. We have a major telepathic connection where I can’t hide a frown from her. I chalked my nervous energy she was vibing up to a birthday surprise, which was also true. I called ahead the previous month and had our room upgraded for the big day. I pulled a friendly valet (Jonathan) aside and told him my plan. I pretended we were getting a few nice pictures taken outside by the castle gardens. As we were posing I pulled out the ring and dropped to my knee. Jonathan captured the whole event on video. We couldn’t be more grateful. P.S. I cried more than she did.” And Joe was the crier on their wedding day, as well! He has such a loving heart – it was so special to see him tear up as Bry walked down the aisle! I love that Joe made sure Oheka Castle still held a special place in Bry’s heart by proposing to her there!