Swan Lake Resort Wedding| Galloway, New Jersey| Doug & Randi
On a cold, blustery March day I had the pleasure of capturing Doug and Randi's wedding day at Swan Lake Resort in Galloway, NJ. The day started out rainy and gloomy during Randi's getting ready, but she did not let that effect her attitude. She was positive and radiating happiness and also absolutely stunning! I love how unique her dress was. It always makes me giddy when I see a bride choose a dress style that is something different than what I see all the time. I also loved how intimate her getting ready was. Just her, her maid of honor (best friend), her mother and step-mother.
As Randi was getting ready, the rain started to let up and the sky looked like it might actually clear up as well. We did a beautiful first look with her and her dad out on the covered porch, once she was all ready. And, then it was time for the ceremony to begin.
The most beautiful thing happened during the ceremony. Just as Randi was walking down the aisle with her father, the sun decided to come out. It shone straight down on everyone as they continued to walk down the aisle. The ceremony space at Swan Lake is so beautiful as it looks out onto the water and it is perfectly quaint.
We continued on with some family formals and portraits of Doug and Randi out by the water and along the wooded trails. Even though it was a cold, wintery March day, Doug and Randi powered through it and gave us some amazing images. They are such a wonderful couple, so in love with each other and so easy going and fun to work with. Makes my job that much better!!
It was an early night for this particular wedding celebration, but I did still get to capture some great reception shots of family and friends. It was a smaller, more intimate wedding (which I absolutely love, since I had a smaller wedding myself!) so I was able to focus more on fun moments that were happening around me. The Ever After Band played on while guests danced and socialized. And, the bride’s dad even made the cake himself, since he used to be a baker. Lots of meaningful touches!
I am so glad that I met Doug and Randi and that they chose me to be there to capture their special day. They are one of those couples that I just knew we would be a good fit for one another, from the get go. Congrats to this beautiful couple!!