a Skylands Manor wedding

Francesca and Stephan’s wedding day was pretty incredible.  The ceremony and reception was held at Skylands Manor, one of the very best venues here in New Jersey .. but this time the wedding was to be taped for a television program on TLC, and everyone outdid themselves.

First, the gorgeous couple ..

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The non-stop rain we had in June this year didn’t let up for the wedding day, so the planned outdoor ceremony was moved to the chapel on the grounds of Skylands Manor.  Overlooking a lake, it is just as picturesque as the rest of the grounds, and made a beautiful setting for the ceremony.

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The adorable little flower girl, Avery, just had to stop and check in with dad half-way down the aisle.  Avery has shot up since her baby portraits.

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Francesca and Stephen turning to the guests and acknowledging their presence here at the ceremony ..

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As can be expected from Frungillio’s, the caterers at Skylands Manor, the reception room was decked out in splendour ..

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To cap off the evening,  a mariachi band was the accompaniment during coffee and Viennese hour ..

.. with cigar rollers presenting their best.

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Francesca and Stephan, congratulations!  And a big thank you for having me as the photographer to be there with you on your wedding day.