CONGRESS HALL WEDDING, CAPE MAY NJ: FRED + MICHELLE
MY BROTHER IS MARRIED!!! I have been looking forward to this day for so long! Not only because I would finally get to have a sister (hi Michy!), but because it meant a whole weekend in Cape May with my family! I get excited nerves before every wedding day, but it was at least 10% more having the pressure of photographing your own family. I could barely sleep the night before. My mind was racing with all the fun things I wanted to do with Fred and Michelle during their portraits. I just couldn’t wait to create so many fun memories together! And now that we’ve lived that weekend, it was EVEN BETTER than I imagined!!
We started off the day at the Hotel Alcott, where the groom and his groomsmen got ready. I normally leave the groom's morning prep time to my second shooter, but I couldn't let Tina have all the fun! I showed up early to spend some time with the guys...
That's my poppa! He's so happy to have his own bride, Lisa, helping him get ready for the day!
Congress Hall is the most perfect place for a wedding! I'm obsessed with the bright colors, beauty, and history!
Cabana stripes + pedal bikes. <3
Fralinger's Salt Water Taffy is the best in Cape May - hands down!
Love this photo of my two brothers! They're the best brothers a girl could ask for!
Wedding ceremony at Congress Hall on a perfect blue sky day!
My favorite moment!! My niece Mia walking down the aisle!
Parent dances always make me tear up! Although, this time I was able to do so from my own chair. Once the salad was served, I let Tina take over so I could party with everyone! Best idea I've ever had, thank you Tina!
Me and my aunti Millie!
I think this is my favorite photo with my parents ever! Even though my left eye didn't want to be in the photo...
Michelle didn't wait too long for her trash the dress photos, as they ended the night with a dip in the ocean! ! I'm so happy I was able to be a part of the best wedding ever (eh hem...aside from my own, of course!) with the greatest people on earth! Love you all! <3
Venue: Congress Hall // Photography: Cassi Claire // Groom Morning Location: Hotel Alcott // Officiant: Mayor Pam Kaithern // Flowers: The Manic Botanic // Hair Stylist: Creations Hair Boutique // Make-Up Artist: Nichole Martuccio // Bride & Bridesmaids Dresses: David's Bridal // Rings: Boston Louis Jewelers // Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Men's Wearhouse // Invitations: Minted // Guestbook: Red Otter Creative // Favors: Donation to American Cancer Society // Cocktail Hour Entertainment: Orest Artymiw // Reception Entertainment: Center Stage Entertainment // Photo Booth: Exit Zero // Salt Water Taffy in Candy Bar: The Original Fudge Kitchen
Cassi Claire is a New Jersey & Destination wedding photographer
that specializes in vineyard, estate, and waterfront weddings!