Our photographs from this winter wedding at Nanina’s In the Park in Belleville, NJ. A snowstorm kept us inside a bit more than typical, but it couldn’t stop the all the joy and excitement of the day. We think even made the photos outdoor photos we captured on a quick loop around the grounds better! We hope you enjoy looking through all the images below. In addition to the “typical” weddings and events the couple managed to fit in a tea ceremony, Chinese dragon dance, and mid-reception outfit change!
The bride getting ready surrounded by her crew of bridesmaids in the Nanina’s upstairs bridal suite.
After a super emotional first look with her father, the couple did their first look together in the main foyer to stay dry and warm just a bit longer!
But we quickly went outside under the awning in the front of the building and the bride near the ceremony space for some winter portraits in the snow!
A walk in the snow by the pond and over the bridge
Warming up by the fireplace and a couple more portrait style photos of the couple and then the groomsmen and bridesmaids.
Bridal party group photos on the staircase leading in the cocktail hour space
Guests began to arrive and gather in the ceremony taking place in the main reception ballroom
The ceremony begins with the groom walking down the aisle soon followed by the bride. After exchanging vows, rings, and a kiss they are officially married.
A quick traditional Chinese tea ceremony back in the bridal suite before cocktail hour
The couple then made their entrances into the reception which directly led into the first dances and toasts. The song for the first dance was sung by one of the bridesmaids and featured a smokey cloud from the DJ.
After the main events of the reception, the couple did a quick outfit change and did another set of entrances followed by the Chinese Dragon Dance crew!
The party followed with only a quick interruption to cut the cake and toss the bouquet before the expansive viennese hour re-opened in the cocktail hour space.
CO2 guns AND sparklers going off at the same time.
