When Jon shed a few tears reading the card Lauren gave him the morning of their wedding day, I immediately understood the love between them. One of the gifts Lauren gave to Jon that morning was a journal full of entries she had written in, simply saying how much she loved him and was looking forward to that day. Some were written on trips they had taken together, some were written a few short days before the wedding  and all Jon wanted to do was sit and read that journal. Fortunately, he had to put the book down to go do more important things – marry his beautiful bride! Lauren looked absolutely STUNNING in her dress, which she picked out at Kleinfelds. Seriously, such a girly and unique dress! Jon’s tears immediately creeped back when she walked into the church looking radiant in it. After their ceremony, we made our way to the Upper Montclair Country Club for an amazingly detailed reception. When I walked outside and saw their tent all set up for the wedding, I’m pretty sure I let out a little shriek. It was the perfect setting for a beautiful summer wedding. Oh and I was in HEAVEN shooting all these amazing details! Lauren didn’t miss a thing planning this wedding – she even had homegrown succulents on the tables she grew herself!

Thank you so much to my dear friend, the AMAZING Michelle Lange Photography  for letting me tag along and capture their beautiful day! You can see their official wedding photos from Michelle in this blog post. Lauren & Jon, I wish you a lifetime full of happiness, more traveling together & nothing but love! Congratulations! 🙂

Nothing more handsome that a grey suit and white tie

 

Watching Jon teared up made me tear up a little… what love they have for each other 🙂

 

Lauren surprised Jon with a flight lesson! He was SO shocked and excited!

All the goodies Lauren gave Jon 🙂 she didn’t miss a beat, I tell ya!

what a handsome bunch of guys!

LOVE the look on Lauren’s fathers face. He was so happy all day long 🙂

 

 

They were SO cute, looking at each other every chance they got 🙂

sneaking a quick kiss as they exited the church 🙂

Get ready… this reception space is to DIE for and the details were amazing!

Love striped straws 🙂 and I loved seeing the clothes line of their photos of them as kids!

Beers from some of their favorite places they have traveled together, and Ohio where Jon is from 🙂

 

they had bean bag toss! I was so happy to see many guests enjoyed this during cocktail hour

Seriously, this color combination was GORGEOUS! love the orange and green bouquets against the Navy bridesmaid dresses

what a FUN bridal party!

we HAD to get photos of them in the Adirondack chairs!

Off to their reception where they danced their first dance… and I cried behind my camera the entire time! 🙂

love love LOVE!

Is it obvious their flower girl was the star of the reception?

Their cake toppers were so cute!

What a dreamy night… and a perfect way to end their day!