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While on the search for your beautiful Wedding Venue in New Jersey, New Jersey Wedding Photographers, Michelle Behre has just a few beautiful photos to inspire your Wedding Planning and to set the vibe for your New Jersey Wedding day and choosing your Wedding Venues here in NJ.

Are you searching for your New Jersey Wedding Venues by region? Here are just a few of our top select venues by region accompanied by beautiful Wedding Photos by NJ Wedding Photographers, Michelle Behre.

Northern New Jersey

Crossed Keys Estate, Andover, NJ

Nestled in the heart of Sussex County, New Jersey in North Western New Jersey, this Northern New Jersey Wedding Venue, Crossed Keys Estate is your picture-perfect New Jersey Wedding Venue in the heart of the countryside and rolling mountains of picturesque Sussex County, New Jersey just fifty miles west of New York City it is the perfect weekend getaway and the perfect venue in New Jersey with their exquisite garden, meets contemporary Farmhouse vibe.

Crossed Keys Estate Wedding Photographer

• Laura and Steve’s Spring Crossed Keys Estate Wedding
• Lillian and Andrew’s Summer Crossed Keys Estate Wedding
• Michele and Tom’s Fall Crossed Keys Estate Wedding
• Ariel and Bryan’s Fall Crossed Keys Estate Wedding (coming soon!)

Weddings at Crossed Keys Estate

Perona Farms, Andover, NJ

Perona Farms offers an abundance of stunning locations at their Sussex County, New Jersey locations. Set in the heart of the countryside, this Northern New Jersey Wedding Venue, Perona Farms it the romantic weekend getaway and New Jersey Wedding Venue in Sussex County, New Jersey. Located just an hour west of New York City, Perona Farms is an exquisite escape from the city for your wedding weekend.

Perona Farms Wedding Photographer

• Lisa and Joe’s Winter Wedding at The Barn at Perona Farms (coming soon!)
• Samantha and Sean’s Fall Wedding at The Reserve at Perona Farms (coming soon!)

Weddings at The Barn at Perona Farms

Waterloo Village, Stanhope, NJ

Managed by Jeffrey A. Millers Caterers, Waterloo Village is a restored historic village located along the Musconetcong River and Morris Canal providing a farm-to-table, rustic elegant experience for its guests. With an abundance of picturesque and scenic backdrops, this venue is a stunning backdrop with that country aesthetic located just west of New York City. View engagement sessions and weddings for inspiration and planning your day at the historic Waterloo Village.

Waterloo Village Wedding Photographer

• Mary and Ken’s Spring Engagement Session at Waterloo Village
• Kara and Michael’s Fall Engagement Session at Waterloo Village
• Samantha and Daniel’s Winter Wedding at Waterloo Village

Weddings at Waterloo Village

Natirar, Peapack Gladstone, NJ

The New Jersey luxury mansion and resort, Natirar located in Peapack Gladstone, New Jersey offers the luxury experience for guests. The Tudor-style mansion set atop rolling hills overlooks miles of rolling mountains New Jersey offers. The picture-perfect location set for your wedding weekend with 90 Acres perfect for hosting your Wedding Welcome Party and Rehearsal Dinner, farm-to-table dining with private rooms, and seasonal offerings exquisite dining options for the perfect welcome to your wedding weekend.

Weddings at Natirar and 90 Acres

Hamilton Farm and Golf Club, Gladstone, NJ

The Brady Mansion at Hamilton Farm Golf Club is the picture-perfect destination for New Jersey brides planning their classic and elegant New Jersey Wedding and in search for the luxury New Jersey Wedding experience, pristine grounds for photographs of the exquisite Brady Mansion, green pastures, United States Equistrian Team Foundation, rolling fields for miles, an abundance of overnight accommodations and private guest rooms for the bride, groom and immediate family, full-service Hospitality Staff and Culinary Team providing seasonal ingredients to wow your guests and so much more. Sidenote: Adam and I were married at Hamilton Farm and Golf Club on a picture-perfect day in September 2023. We were so blessed by Colette Flint and the team’s care and attentiveness to our day! Here are a few pictures I photographed on site while I was planning for our wedding (see below).

Hamilton Farm and Golf Club Wedding Photographer and Weddings at Hamilton Farm and Golf Club

Ryland Inn, Whitehouse Station, NJ

The Ryland Inn located in the stunning Whitehouse Station, NJ hosts romantic New Jersey Weddings at the Coach House at the Ryland Inn and Grand Ballroom at the Ryland Inn. This romantic, luxurious, restored equestrian estate is a picture-perfect location for your New Jersey Wedding Day. With Chef Chris Albrecht leading their culinary experiences, their farm-to-table dining experience is exceptional. View some of our favorite weddings captured at the Ryland Inn and inquire within for further details on our Wedding Photography services.

Ryland Inn Wedding Photographer

Weddings at Ryland Inn

• Eva and Brian’s Spring Wedding at the Grand Ballroom at the Ryland Inn
• Emma and Robert’s Spring Wedding at the Coach House at The Ryland Inn
• Kara and Michael’s Summer Wedding at the Coach House at The Ryland Inn

Coach House at the Ryland Inn

Grand Ballroom at the Ryland Inn

The Park Savoy Estate, Florham Park, NJ

Located in Morris County, New Jersey and under 30 miles from New York, The Park Savoy Estate is an absolutely spectacular space to host your New Jersey Wedding. From their romantic chapel on-site to stunning ballroom, elegant gardens and 19th century architecture, and renowned cuisine from Chef, the Park Savoy Estate is a picture-perfect destination for your classic, elegant, and refined wedding in Northern New Jersey. View photographs of the Estate below and a real wedding that New Jersey Wedding Photographers, Michelle Behre have captured at the romantic Florham Park New Jersey Wedding Venue.

Park Savoy Estate Wedding Photographer

Weddings at Ryland Inn

• Genesis and Kieran’s Winter Park Savoy Estate Wedding (coming soon!)

Park Savoy Estate Wedding

Park Avenue Club, Florham Park, NJ

Park Avenue Club in Florham Park, New Jersey is a stunning private social and dining club in Morris County. Set just less than 30 miles west of New York, this classic and elegant venue is a picture-perfect location and setting for your New Jersey Wedding and culinary experiences.

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Weddings at Park Avenue Club

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Nanina’s in the Park, Florham Park, NJ

Nanina’s in the Park located in Florham Park, New Jersey is a premiere New Jersey Wedding Venue located less than 15 miles west of New York and with stunning ballrooms, this New Jersey Wedding Venue has received a stunning new face lift with their stunning Nanina’s in the Park Chapel now providing access for a stunning and romantic church ceremony all right on site. Visit their property and view a few romantic wedding photos captured by New Jersey Wedding photographer below.

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Weddings at Nanina’s in the Park

• Inquire for further details and to check your date to have Michelle photograph your romantic Nanina’s in the Park Wedding!

Pleasantdale Chateau Wedding Photographer

The Pleasantdale Chateau is New Jersey’s #1 Luxury Wedding Venue. With the remarkable helipad, private pool, forty acres of gardens, rolling meadows and ponds, this historic estate is a rare find situated in Northern New Jersey and is 20 miles from New York providing you with the privacy, exclusivity and all yours for your best day ever. This picture-perfect New Jersey Wedding Venue offers exquisite sophistication with it’s masterful cuisine and stunning property with perfectly manicured grounds. Visit the Chateau for further details.

Crystal Plaza Wedding Photographer

The Crystal Plaza, New Jersey’s pristine and luxurious wedding venues. Set in Livingston, New Jersey the Crystal Plaza is a picture-perfect setting for your classic, elegant, and luxurious New Jersey Wedding. From the immaculately manicured gardens, to the pristine, classic elegance ballrooms and atrium, and prep in the stunning Penthouse, Crystal Plaza is an absolutely spectacular setting for New Jersey Brides planning their New Jersey Weddings.

Park Avenue Club, Florham Park, NJ

Park Avenue Club in Florham Park, New Jersey is a stunning private social and dining club in Morris County. Set just less than 30 miles west of New York, this classic and elegant venue is a picture-perfect location and setting for your New Jersey Wedding and culinary experiences.

The Legacy Castle, Pompton Plains, NJ

This one of a kind venue, The Legacy Castle, is majestic. Leading into the property and the gate this space offers that the refined, elegant, sophisticated, legendary statement. From it’s marble decor, and dramatic entryway of dueling staircases, decorated in gold leaf, immaculate chandeliers of ornate crystals, marble fountains, and beautifully manicured garden, The Legacy Castle is an exquisite location with ballrooms that can accommodate 1200 guests.

The Legacy Castle Wedding Photographer

Weddings at The Legacy Castle

• Yvonne and Louis Winter Legacy Castle Wedding (coming soon!)

The Estate at Florentine Gardens, Florham Park, NJ

From the stunning and picture-perfect gardens, to crystal chandeliers, bright and airy grand entrances, to the stunning grand ballroom, romantic interior ceremony space to the lush garden ceremony, The Estate at Florentine Gardens New Jersey Wedding Venue located in River Vale, New Jersey is New Jersey’s Northern New Jersey’s Top Rated Wedding Venues. With an abundance of picture-perfect locations and the getting ready suites for the bride and groom, the Estate at Florentine Gardens offers a superior Wedding experience for the couples.

The Estate at Florentine Garden’s Wedding Photographer

Weddings at The Estate at Florentine Gardens

• Inquire for further details and to check your date to have Michelle photograph your romantic Estate at Florentine Gardens Wedding!

The Rockleigh, Rockleigh, NJ

The Rockleigh is a picture-perfect venue in located in Rockleigh New Jersey just along the New York state border. This venue has stunning ballrooms accommodating, options for interior and exterior ceremonies nearby the stunning gardens and fountains with jaw-dropping cocktail hour displays and an abundance of offerings and global cuisine. View photos of their property below and visit The Rockleigh to view their stunning New Jersey Venue and their website for further details.

The Rockleigh Wedding Photographer

Weddings at The Rockleigh

• Stacey and Daniel’s Fall Wedding at The Rockleigh (coming soon!)

Stone House at Stirling Ridge, Warren, NJ

The Stone House at Stirling Ridge is a romantic Lodge has an abundance of modern and contemporary architecture, outdoor seating, and three event spaces: The Lodge, Grand Ballroom and The Town House. Nestled in the foothills of the mountains in Warren, New Jersey this destination is perfect for your wedding for that offers an cuisine designed by executive chef. Visit Stone House by Landmark Weddings.

Stone House at Stirling Ridge Wedding Photographer

Weddings at The Stone House at Stirling Ridge

• Corinne and Adam’s Winter Wedding at The Stone House at Stirling Ridge
• Kathleen and Joe’s Winter Wedding at The Stone House at Stirling Ridge (coming soon!)
• Tara and Anthony’s Fall Wedding at The Stone House at Stirling Ridge (coming soon!)
• Olivia and Kevin’s Winter Wedding at The Stone House at Stirling Ridge (coming soon!)

Central New Jersey

The Park Chateau Estate & Gardens and NEW The Chateau Grande Hotel, East Brunswick, NJ

The Park Chateau Estate and Gardens, sister venue to Nanina’s in the Park, The Park Savoy Estate, and NEW The Chateau Grande Hotel, is a prestine and premiere New Jersey Wedding Venue located between Manhattan and Philadelphia. The New Jersey Wedding Venue is perfect for the elegant and refined wedding days. With the stunning architecture, picture-perfect suites for getting ready, romantic chapel, gorgeous gardens, and romantic reception spaces, the Park Chateau is a picture-perfect destination providing for a superior culinary experience and bringing wedding dreams to life.

Park Chateau Estate & Gardens Wedding Photographer

Weddings at The Park Chateau Estate & Gardens

• Alexis and Anthony’s Fall Wedding at The Park Chateau
• Kevin and Alyssa’s Winter Wedding at The Park Chateau

Jersey Shore and South New Jersey coming soon!

Begin planning you picture-perfect wedding day with the assistance of our Wedding Photography from New Jersey Wedding Venues from New Jersey Wedding Photographer

Michelle Behre is a Wedding Photographer based in New Jersey. Michelle specializes in romantic, timeless, and sophisticated weddings. Her fine art photography style is the perfect blend of editorial, documentary, and photojournalism. On wedding days, Michelle captures the excitement as the champagne pours, picture-perfect New Jersey events, romantic portraits, and moments in-between. Are you recently engaged and planning your wedding? Michelle accepts a limited amount of weddings per year. Inquire to learn about our New Jersey and destination wedding Photography services and availability today.

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Sam and Drew’s Summer Wedding Coming Soon at the New Jersey Park Loft Wedding Venue

Sam and Drew are planning for their New Jersey Wedding at the NEW Park Loft New Jersey Wedding Venue in Oceanport, New Jersey. The Park Loft is a restored 1941 Dance Hall and is absolutely picture-perfect. This property is incredibly timeless and extraordinary. We love their incredible dance hall, unique bars, stunning suites, and decadent menu offerings. With unique architectural installations and decor, Park Loft is a full-service luxury wedding and special event venue in Monmouth County New Jersey.

Sam and Drew’s Romantic DUMBO Engagement Photos

I am absolutely OBSESSED with Sam and Drew’s romantic DUMBO engagement photos. From their casual attire beneath the Manhattan Bridge and that gorgeous street scenery to the romantic upscale looks leading to the Brooklyn Bridge. This couple rocked their DUMBO engagement photos and moments in front of my lens. Their session was planned so thoughtfully. Aligned perfectly with the golden hour at sunset we captured both looks during that perfect light of the day. Their session includes the stunning views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges, streets of DUMBO, we also had so many treats a long the way encompassing the perfect NYC date and watched the sunset from the rooftops of DUMBO. What a perfect session!

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New Jersey and New York Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre approaches the wedding day with a refined style. Michelle provides a bespoke photography approach for sophisticated events in New York and beyond. She infuses editorial and documentary photography. Clients walk away from their experience with Michelle with refined wedding photos of their most heartfelt memories preserved in fine art decor. Heirlooms are designed to stand the test of time and capture your legacy.

View a few of our favorites captured at Sam and Drew’s DUMBO Engagement Session and their romantic DUMBO Engagement Photos!

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Michelle Behre is based in New Jersey. Michelle specializes in romantic, timeless, and sophisticated weddings. Her fine art photography style is the perfect blend of editorial and documentary photography capturing the excitement as the champagne pours to your picture-perfect New Jersey ceremony and reception. Are you recently engaged and planning your wedding? We accept a limited amount of weddings per year. Inquire to learn about our New Jersey and destination wedding photography services and availability.

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Ariel and Bryan’s romantic summer engagement session was set at the absolutely stunning Monmouth University where this couple met. During our session, we explored the halls and toured the stunning historic campus and grounds at Monmouth University. 

Monmouth University and Avon-by-the-Sea Photographers

Monmouth University in the heart of stunning Monmouth New Jersey is the absolute picture-perfect location for the absolutely classic and elegant engagement session. This location has an abundance of picturesque backgrounds all within a short walking distance. With stunning climbing ivy surrounding the historic campus and fountains, this is the picture-perfect setting for a romantic New Jersey engagement session and even better the couple met in these very beautiful halls and shared their very first moments together. Wow! How special!

During this very special session featuring Ariel and Bryan the couple gave me their own very personal tour. We walked the halls, went to some very special classrooms and of course, enjoyed the picturesque romantic grounds. 

Styled beautifully in Saks Fifth Avenue and shoes by Badgley Mischka, this bride-to-be is glowing! We are so excited for this couple’s very special welcome party to be celebrated at Alice’s Lake Hopactong and their wedding day at the exquisite Crossed Keys Estate in Andover, New Jersey this fall. 

View photographs from this stunning Monmouth University and Avon by the Sea romantic engagement session below and stay tuned for their wedding this fall!

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MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY AND AVON BY THE SEA NEW JERSEY ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS

Michelle Behre is based in Northern New Jersey. Michelle specializes in romantic, timeless, and sophisticated weddings. Her fine art photography style is the perfect blend of editorial and documentary photography capturing the excitement as the champagne pours to your picture-perfect New Jersey ceremony and reception. Are you recently engaged and planning your wedding? We accept a limited amount of weddings per year. Inquire to learn about our New Jersey Wedding Photography services and availability.

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New Jersey Wedding Photography: Michelle Behre Photography

Venue: Monmouth University and Avon by the Sea Beach

Dress: Saks Fifth Avenue 

Shoes: Badgley Mischka

Inquire today to learn all about our New Jersey engagement and wedding photography services. Visit Monmouth University to find more information about this location. We can assist you in photographing your romantic engagement and wedding at Monmouth University and Avon by the Sea! Inquire with Michelle for availability and more details, today.

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Recently engaged? Congrats, to you and your fiancé!

Are you at the very beginning phases of planning your New Jersey Wedding and are in search of picture-perfect New Jersey Wedding Venues? Look no further, NJ Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre has compiled a list of equisite NJ Wedding Venues for you in search of your picture-perfect venue.

You will begin to find as you research that there are an abundance of breathtaking wedding venues to choose from. Wedding venues with different styles and services to cater to your New Jersey Wedding day. From classic and elegant, modern and contemporary, to romantic garden aesthetics. All the choices! So many beautiful, picture-perfect and beautifully landscaped New Jersey Wedding Venues for your New Jersey Wedding.

I have had the honor capturing over 200 weddings since I began photographing weddings here in New Jersey and have visited an abundance of breathtaking locations. If you are starting your search for your picture-perfect venue and are looking to find ‘the one’ look no further, we compiled a list of our A-list Clients and their top choices of picture-perfect New Jersey Wedding Venues below.

May our real wedding photographs assist you as you begin planning your New Jersey Wedding day and provide inspiration and insight.

Questions? Comments? Please do not hesitate to reach out in the contact us form or in the comments section! We love to provide a helping hand in this time of planning for you to make all of your wedding dreams come true.

With love and light,

Michelle

Private Estate and Chateaux

Crossed Keys Estate

Andover, New Jersey

From the breathtaking gardens to a beautiful Farmhouse reception; the Crossed Keys Estate and Crossed Keys Inn located in Andover, New Jersey checks off all of your wedding day boxes. From the rehearsal, wedding day, to room blocks the Crossed Keys Estate and Crossed Keys Inn caters to it all. View a few of our favorite weddings and florals designed by Crossed Keys Designs at their romantic English gardens and the picturesque lane.

Crossed Keys Estate Wedding Photographer

Real Weddings Photographed at the Crossed Keys Estate and Crossed Keys Inn:

Lillian + Andrew – Summer Crossed Keys Estate Wedding

The Ryland Inn

Whitehouse Station, New Jersey

This elegantly restored equestrian estate embodies old-world rustic charm with a beautifully restored contemporary aesthetic. From the rehearsal dinner at their venue the Restaurant, for bridal prep to be hosted at one of the many picture-perfect (and roomy!) suites, the Ryland Inn equestrian estate has an abundance of options for your timeless, picturesque New Jersey Wedding.

Bonus, the Grand Ballroom and Coach House at the Ryland Inn have picture-perfect locations for intimate weddings or guest counts of 200 plus.

Check a few of our favorite weddings captured at the Ryland Inn on real wedding days photographed by New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre.

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Real Weddings Photographed at the Ryland Inn:

Emma and Robert, Coach House at the Ryland Inn

The Conservatory at The Madison Hotel

Morristown, New Jersey

This elegant Morristown, New Jersey hotel is a picture-perfect location for a wedding. This venue offers an abundance of elegant garden locations steps away from the bridal suite. The Madison Hotel is conveniently located between New York and Pennsylvania and offers an abundance of hotel suites for guests. From the rehearsal dinner at the venue’s Restaurant, Rod’s Tavern, to prep to be hosted at one of the many picture-perfect roomy suites, The Conservatory at the Madison Hotel offers an abundance of options for your timeless New Jersey Wedding with that romantic, light and airy, garden aesthetic.

Check a few of our favorite weddings captured at The Conservatory at The Madison Hotel on real wedding days photographed by New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre.

The Conservatory at The Madison Hotel Wedding Photographer

Real Weddings Photographed at The Conservatory at the Madison Hotel in Morristown, New Jersey:

Cecily and Anthony – Conservatory at The Madison Hotel Fall Wedding

Park Savoy Estate

Florham Park, New Jersey

The Park Savoy Estate located in Florham Park, New Jersey is a breathtaking Northern New Jersey wedding venue. From their stunning wedding prep locations is located just west of New York City and is a premiere New Jersey Wedding Venue.

From their picture-perfect cocktail hour displays to reception spaces, the Park Savoy has it all for your day to be hosted in one single location. This New Jersey Wedding Venue offers grandiose gardens that make for a picture-perfect backdrop for your wedding portraits, bridals, and more. Park Savoy hosts stunning fountains feet from their chapel, suite, cocktail and reception spaces.

Their suites offer the stunning, Northern exposure that make for picture-perfect lighting the day of your wedding for classic and elegant décor making for beautiful backdrops for your New Jersey wedding!

View this beautiful wedding day at the Park Savoy Estate on real New Jersey wedding day photographed by Park Savoy New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre.

Park Château Estate & Gardens

East Brunswick, New Jersey

Nested between Philadelphia and Manhattan, this elegant and picture-perfect New Jersey Estate and gardens hosts picturesque wedding days for your picture-perfect venue. From the lane leading to the estate, to the estate Chapel surrounded by breathtaking gardens, to their incredible services offered from wedding days to commercial events; the Park Château is top-notch New Jersey Wedding Venue.

Let’s mention, their newest addition to their business; The Château Grande Hotel. Simply, Park Château has it all.

Our favorite picturesque locations at their New Jersey property include their picture-perfect and stunning suites and ballrooms accommodating for guests counts of up to 200 plus for your New Jersey Wedding.

Nanina’s in the Park

Belleville, New Jersey

Nanina’s in the Park located in Belleville, New Jersey is a classic, elegant, and picture-perfect New Jersey Wedding Venue located in Belleville, New Jersey. Situated in Northern New Jersey, this venue is situated west of New York City.

This picturesque venue offers beautiful gardens and a breathtaking ballroom feet away from their reception space.

You enter the driveway you are surrounded amongst breathtaking gardens, vistas of the estate and a beautiful view of the ceremony space. Wow!

Water Witch Club

Belleville, New Jersey

This breathtaking, Monmouth County venue embodies elegant and rustic vibes. With that Cape Cod feel, the Water Witch Club is situated atop Monmouth Hills and overlooks the Atlantic with breathtaking views of Manhattan and the Atlantic. What a picture-perfect venue for your New Jersey Wedding.

From the NYC views, lane, and fireplace .. many picturesque locations for portraits.

Check a few of our favorite weddings captured at the Water Witch Club on real wedding days photographed by New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre.

Water Witch Club Wedding Photographer

Real Weddings Photographed at The Water Witch Club in Monmouth County, New Jersey:

Kaitlin and Mark – Water With Club Wedding

The Ashford Estate

Monmouth County, New Jersey

The Ashford Estate, managed by Merri-Makers Catering is an absolutely breathtaking venue in the heart of Monmouth County, New Jersey. Nested perfectly between New York and Philadelphia, the Ashford Estate is an absolutely breathtaking venue that we adore to photograph at.

From the spectacular library for groom prep, to the stunning bridal suite overlooking the spectacular lands and gardens, to the lane leading to the estate, this New Jersey wedding venue makes for a simply breathtaking and logistically sound event.

Check a few of our favorite weddings captured at The Ashford Estate on real wedding days photographed by New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre.

Bonnet Island Estate

Manahawkin, New Jersey

Are you in search for a statement-making seaside estate where you can host all of your wedding-day events at beautifully manicured grounds and your guests can come right to you and have the best after party and day-after party? Look no further, the Bonnet Island Estate managed by Merri-Makers Catering is nestled beautifully between Philadelphia and Cape May in Manahawkin, New Jersey.

The Bonnet Island Estate is a breathtaking seaside estate that has been restored and with that glamorous seaside charm. From the gorgeous sunset vistas over the west, the glamorous bridal and groom suites, to the beautifully manicured gardens and stunning cocktail hour displays, the Bonnet Island Estate is a premiere New Jersey Wedding venue we love photographing at for our lovely clients.

Check a few of our favorite weddings captured at the Bonnet Island Estate on real wedding days photographed by New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre.

The Bonnet Island Estate Wedding Photographer

Real Weddings Photographed at The Bonnet Island Estate in Monmouth County, New Jersey:

Adriena and Zach – Bonnet Island Estate Summer Wedding

Renault Winery

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

The Renault Winery located in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey is a breathtaking New Jersey Wedding Venue. From their vineyard to breathtaking ballrooms, the Renault makes for a picture-perfect and romantic wedding day setting.

From a breathtaking walk through the vineyards leading into the beautiful ballroom, the Renault Winery is nestled perfectly between Atlantic City and Philadelphia. This venue offers picture-perfect settings and cue all the bubbly!

Hudson House

Jersey City, New Jersey

This newly established venue, Hudson House managed by Landmark Catering in the heart of Jersey City has incredibly breathtaking views overlooking the Hudson River.

This modern New Jersey Wedding Venue offers a light and airy reception space with modern elegance. And bonus, prep spaces are available for both the ladies and gentleman.

Located in Jersey City this venue is perfect for guests coming in from Long Island, Manhattan, and New Jersey hosting that ultimate ‘wow-factor’ with 360 degree views overlooking the Hudson. This light and airy space is breathtaking site for your New Jersey Wedding for that modern and contemporary vibe overlooking the city of love.

Stone House at Stirling Ridge

Warren, New Jersey

Stone House at Stirling Ridge managed by Landmark Venues offers a contemporary lodge designed by Frank Lloyd Wright located in the Watchung Mountains of Warren New Jersey, this New Jersey Wedding Venue is located just West of New York City.

This modern venue offers privacy and seclusion for a luxurious modern aesthetic wedding day. Overlooking mountain and city views, the Stone House offers private gardens and fire pits for guests to enjoy. The reception space is designed with classic, modern and contemporary clean lines, a neutral color palette, breathtaking floor to ceiling windows for a light and airy picture-perfect space for your first dance hand in hand as husband and wife.

As beautiful as it is, is incredible is their catering and hospitality service.

Check a few of our favorite weddings captured at the Stone House at the Stirling Ridge on real wedding days photographed by New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre.

Stone House at the Stirling Ridge Wedding Photographer

Corinne and Adam – Stone House at Stirling Ridge Spring Wedding

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NEW JERSEY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Michelle Behre is based in Northern New Jersey Wedding Photographer and specializes in romantic, timeless, and sophisticated weddings.  Her fine art photography style is the perfect blend of editorial, photojournalistic, and documentary photography. Michelle Behre Photography captures all beautiful moments unfolding throughout your day including the excitement as the champagne pours to your picture-perfect bridal details. Are you engaged and planning your wedding? We accept a limited amount of weddings per year. Inquire to learn about our New Jersey Wedding Photography services and availability today.

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Laura and Steve were married on a beautiful spring day at the Crossed Keys Estate & Farmhouse in Andover, New Jersey. Their Crossed Keys Estate spring wedding incorporated the love, joy, and union of two families. From the bride’s Pronovias gown, Bella Belle shoes, stunning custom engraved bands, and invitation suite to her beautiful florals and garden ceremony. We loved photographing every bit of this wedding so much. We trust you will, too! 

Crossed Keys Estate Andover New Jersey Wedding

The Crossed Keys Estate is a spectacular venue. From their beautiful garden ceremony backdrop to their newly designed Farmhouse reception venue, the Crossed Keys Estate is a premier New Jersey rustic and beautiful garden venue that only hosts one wedding per day. Their talented team offers stunning design and floral design, as well! 

Wedding Day Details

Laura and Steve had many romantic details. A few of our favorite details include the bride’s custom invitation suite design printed at Truly Engaging. Laura and Steve incorporated heartfelt handwritten vows and vow books. They wrote beautiful handwritten letters to one another. The groom’s wedding band included a custom inscription by Blue Nile. by From Italy with Love designed Laura’s beautiful diamond engagement and wedding band. Laura’s Bella Belle shoes and stunning luxury wedding gown “Syrinx” by Pronovias with a mermaid cut and off-the-shoulder sleeves, strapless gown with a full back and train adorned in floral lace. The groom dressed in an Indochino tux, and the groomsmen in tuxes by The Black Tux.

First Look at the Lane

The bride and groom’s first look took place at the beautiful lane at the Crossed Keys Estate. They shared a heartfelt first look with a few tears shed. After their first look, the couple and New Jersey Wedding Photographer Michelle Behre captured their portraits at the Crossed Keys Estate.

Garden Ceremony at the Crossed Keys Estate & Farmhouse

Laura and Steve’s spring garden ceremony at the Crossed Keys Estate incorporated everything we love most. This space has an abundance of textures and colors. Crossed Keys Estate garden is the picture-perfect setting for your wedding day ceremony. Their romantic garden ceremony floral arrangements include beautiful tiered arrangements at the altar, gorgeous florals at the top, and florals lining the aisle. Their soft, romantic color palette and floral arrangements handcrafted by Crossed Keys Designs included pops of peach and light yellow, airy whites, nudes, and soft pink. The bouquets complimented Dessy’s bridesmaids’ dresses beautifully! Check out their beautiful designs captured by New Jersey Wedding Photographer Michelle Behre! Their ceremony included heartfelt moments, a few laughs and tears shed, and celebrations sealed with a kiss and bubble exit! 

A surprise for the Groom

The bride had planned for a sneak peek reveal of the space and a surprise dance for the groom. DJ, Chris Camp played Better Together moments after the couple entered the reception space for their grand reveal. The couple practiced their first dance at the Crossed Keys Estate. How romantic! 

Farmhouse & Estate Wedding Reception

The couple hosted their reception at Crossed Keys Estate’s beautiful brand-new reception space, The Farmhouse. The Farmhouse has breathtaking floor-to-ceiling windows with vistas overlooking beautiful grounds and a gorgeous Juliet window overlooking the reception space. Chandelier are perfect for floral arrangements to be hung.

The couple kicked this evening off with a gorgeous grand entrance and romantic first dance. Following their first dance the couple incorporated their wedding party, family, and best friends on the dance floor. 

After toasts, the bride kicked off her heels and placed her dancing shoes on! Her outfit change included glistening diamond-embossed sneakers and Mac Duggal mini dress from Rent the Runway.

Check out all the details from their very special Crossed Keys Estate wedding day captured by New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre!

Congratulations, Laura and Steve! Love you!

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Crossed Keys Estate Andover New Jersey Wedding Photographer: Michelle Behre Photography | New Jersey Wedding Ceremony & Reception/ Cake & Catering: Crossed Keys Estate & Farmhouse  | Design and Florals: Crossed Keys Designs | Wedding Gown: Syrinx by Pronovias purchased at Pronovias NYC Flagship store | Bride’s Wedding Band & Engagement Ring: From Italy with Love; Westbury NY | Groom’s Wedding Band: Blue Nile | Ring Box: Amazon | Bridal Beauty: Alisha Nycole (Hair: Tarin Sara & Makeup: Samantha Mitchell) | Bridal Party Beauty: BB Decheine Beauty Company | DJ/ Entertainment Services: Limelight Entertainment (DJ & EMCEE: Chris Campaniolo “DJ Chris Camp”) | Videographer: White Elm Films | Bridesmaids Dresses: Dessy Dresses; Purchased at Bella Bridesmaids | Groom’s Attire: Indochino | Groomsmen Attire: The Black Tux | Invitations: Custom Design | Invitations Printing Service by Truly Engaging | Film Scanning: Photovision Prints

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NEW JERSEY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Michelle Behre is based in Northern New Jersey Wedding Photographer and specializes in romantic, timeless, and sophisticated weddings.  Her fine art photography style is the perfect blend of editorial, photojournalistic, and documentary photography. Michelle Behre Photography captures all beautiful moments unfolding throughout your day including the excitement as the champagne pours to your picture-perfect bridal details. Are you engaged and planning your wedding? We accept a limited amount of weddings per year. Inquire to learn about our New Jersey Wedding Photography services and availability today.

We can assist you in photographing your romantic engagement session and your wedding day! Inquire with Michelle for availability and details, today!

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While we are working closely with our brides, it is essential to learn about your wedding day. We love to learn about the wedding vibe, and all that you have planned thus far. As your Wedding Photographers it is essential for us to capture these must have Wedding Photos for our clients on the day. We work beside site coordinators and wedding planners seamlessly in the process of creating ensuring the day flows perfectly. Additionally, we infuse our Wedding Photos with additional Wedding Photography Styles for our brides to receive a true curated Fine Art collection and experience. As creatives, we essentially are not working from a Wedding Photo Shot List, however, I like to mention it is a creative recipe I have built over ten years of experience working in the wedding, fashion, and beauty industry and culmination of my time to curate your day to perfection.

While in the process of curating your dream wedding photos, we will review details such as your beautiful wedding dresses, wedding day details, bridal glam, your wedding venue, and so much more together.

With a documentary photography and photojournalistic approach to the day, we find these moments will naturally unfold in front of our lens throughout the day. Throughout my ten years of experience in the industry, I have found a few Must Have Wedding Photos that my clients absolutely treasure and below we’ll take a moment to review those details below and my approach.

Bridal Details

Your day is officially here and you have so many beautiful things to celebrate. The love of your life, your families union, best friends joining from afar, and wow, you have spent hours culminating all of these incredible details. From the Pinterest boards, to conversations with family, visions with vendors. And your day is OFFICIALLY HERE. You look around the room and the moment is perfect. All of the details came together so beautifully…. Now let’s chat a bit ABOUT the details!

These are the items you curated so beautifully. Now, with that being said, they deserve JUST AS much attention. On the wedding day, I will photograph a culmination of beautiful flat lay details to capture those to utter perfect. I cannot wait to see EVERYTHING!

Pre-Ceremony Anticipation

In the morning of a wedding nerves may be running a bit high. I absolutely love capturing that pre-ceremony anticipation. A few moments as the groom prepares to read his vows. The bride steps into her gown. The moment she sees herself in the mirror. So special. The bridal reveal. Even more exciting! Moments I treasure capturing as a Wedding Photographer.

Example: Engagement, Wedding Bands, Wedding Invitation Suite from a Fall Crossed Keys Estate Wedding.

The Reveal

During the ceremony or first look you will share a few emotive reveal moments. Here is another one of our favorite and must have photos for the day. It is a time for you to just take it all in and enjoy this very special moment the day as you become husband and wife.

On our wedding day, I remember, the moment of our first look, when my father walked me down the aisle, and when I was at the altar… These moments I treasure to this day. The moment at the aisle. We held on so tightly as if nothing in the world mattered… It felt as through we were the only people in the garden. We were so present in each and every single moment on our day and it was incredibly special.

Example: The emotive reveal at the altar at this Summer Congress Hall Cape May Wedding.

Flower Girl(s) & Ring-Bearer(s)

Were you ever in a wedding as a kiddo? Remember that special time of looking up at the beautiful bride? I can sure remember when I was a flower girl and remember that special moment. It is so special to capture the little kids as they are all dressed up beside the bride and groom and their parents.

Example: An intimate moment with the Bride and Flower Girl at this Summer Cape May Wedding moments prior to her departure to Ceremony.

Romantic Bridal and Groom Portraits

As we capture your portraits on the wedding day, we love the romantic embraces. We love as couples soak in the moment. During your portraits, take this time. Soak in all of these moments as they go by ever so quickly. During your formal portraits, we will provide direction to walk you through the process for romantic, editorial portraits whilst also capturing the organic, unrehearsed documentary moments as they unfold naturally in front of my lens.

Example: A few intimate bride and groom portraits at golden hour during this beautiful Spring wedding at the Coach House at the Ryland Inn.

Family and Wedding Party Portraits

Your favorite people are here celebrating the most treasured days of life with you. We are so thrilled to capture such special moments and memories with your Wedding Party and Family on your wedding day. From Family Formals to the candid moments as they naturally unfold, all of these moments are so special!

Example: Picture-perfect moments during family formals at this fall Crossed Keys Estate Wedding | Joyful moments during Wedding Party formals at this Ryland Inn spring wedding.

Choreographed Dance Sets

Sharing your first dance together as husband and wife is one of our favorites to capture. We love the energy, excitement, and emotion. We love to see our couple’s epic choreography skills perfected with lifts and romantic dips!

Example: What a romantic first dance ‘on the clouds’ at the Park Chateau Estate & Gardens!

CURATE YOUR PICTURE-PERFECT WEDDING DAY MUST HAVE WEDDING PHOTOS WITH NEW JERSEY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Michelle Behre is a Wedding Photographer based in New Jersey. Michelle specializes in romantic, timeless, and sophisticated weddings. Her fine art photography style is the perfect blend of editorial, documentary, and photojournalism. On wedding days, Michelle captures the excitement as the champagne pours, picture-perfect New Jersey events, romantic portraits, and moments in-between. Are you recently engaged and planning your wedding? Michelle accepts a limited amount of weddings per year. Inquire to learn about our New Jersey and destination wedding Photography services and availability today.

VENDORS

Wedding Photography: Michelle Behre Photography

New Jersey Wedding Venues: Crossed Keys Estate, Coach House at the Ryland Inn, Park Chateau Estate and Gardens, Congress Hall Cape May Resort.

Inquire today to learn all about our New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, California, and destinations beyond Wedding Photography services. We can assist you in photographing your day. Inquire with Michelle for availability and more details, today.

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A well-organized schedule for your wedding photos will also serve as a guide for all vendors on the wedding day and is an important component of every successful wedding. For your day to run smoothly, from hair and makeup to cake cutting, things will happen on time and flow accordingly. And just how you have an itinerary for all of your bridal makeup, ceremony and reception events, to timing of speeches there will also be a guided wedding day photography timeline for your wedding photographers as we capture your timeless and editorial wedding photos.

The wedding photography timeline will note the day-of event start time(s), end time(s), location(s), and also mention any events happening and who they involve (if a vendor or family member) for example: first look with bridal party/father-of-the-bride/groom. If there are any special requests from the couple, a note will be mentioned in the timeline for the photo opportunities to be completed by the wedding photography team.

We highly recommend for the very special wedding day moments like you getting into your gown and the for the gentlemen to be suited up require that time to savor. Sometimes coupes don’t realize this time and what to factor in. Sometimes couples don’t realize how long it takes to get into the gown. Yet as professional New Jersey wedding photographers and service providers, we’re here to guide you through this time for you to savor these moments on the day and not feel as though you are rushed from place to place on your day. These are the best moments in life!

Your wedding photography timeline will keep you on track moving from one location to the next and by having this scheduled set in stone before you tie the know you’ll be able to get all those desired images without feeling rushed. And with having us as your photographers, we will be working closely with your vendor team to guide you through each step of the day. You’ll have the ability to savor the moment and not feeling rushed between each moment. As wedding photographers, Michelle Behre Photography provides an ultimate experience for brides and grooms on their wedding day. The timeline build is absolutely essential to our process!

Below are a few items we review together to structure your wedding day timeline by New Jersey Wedding Photographer, Michelle Behre Photography.

Tips for Your Wedding Photography Timeline

Before crafting your wedding day timeline, there are a few things to keep in mind about the flow of your wedding day. You’ll want to think about your time and how you want to spend that on your day. Some of these may take a minute or so to think about, no pressure bride-to-be. So here are a few of our expert tips as we plan our wedding day photography timelines with our beautiful wedding couples.

Details

To keep the morning flowing on schedule and on time, we’ll want to begin with photographing your beautiful wedding day details. To do just that, we recommend setting aside your details in one single location. Details may include your invitation suite, wedding bands, vow book, shoes, and more. As soon as Michelle arrives, she begins photographing those thoughtfully curated items as you are in hair and makeup. Pro tip: notify your maid/matron of honor the location of these items so we can snag those for photos as you enjoy your time in hair and makeup!

Example: Beautiful wedding day details curated in flat-lay photography at a romantic Ryland Inn Wedding Venue.

Consider a First Look

Nerves may be running a bit high in the morning. This is one of the best days of your lives and if you’re hosting a traditional timeline, more than half the day will be spent in different locations. If you nor your partner are opposed to completing a first look on your wedding day, then you’ll want to consider it! First looks are when you are taking your formal portraits prior to your ceremony so instead of missing your cocktail hour you get to enjoy that time and will essentially add more time to your wedding day that you get to enjoy, together! From a photographer’s perspective, the first looks provide plenty of logistical benefits from to your timeline. Yet our favorite bonus of hosting a first look for our couple’s are the intimate moments, vow readings, and portrait time that our couples share before the busyness of the day. It’s truly a moment just for you two to enjoy on your day which is extra-special.

Example: Here are a few beautiful moments from a first look and intimate portraits that we love from romantic fall wedding at the Crossed Keys Estate Andover New Jersey Wedding Venue.

Consider an Extended Cocktail Hour

If keeping it traditional is more your thing-we got you! I would recommend the extended cocktail hour. Extending your cocktail will allow for a few moments at your cocktail hour mixing, mingling and celebrating at the very beginning of your post-ceremony party. The best of both worlds!

Example: Bride and groom enjoying their portraits at Congress Hall Cape May beach and extended cocktail hour at Congress Hall Hotel Wedding.

Buffer in Timeline

When planning the timeline, I recommend to factor in ‘buffer time.’ This time is great to take a moment prior to your ceremony. This buffer can be used to relax and recharge before your big moment to come. If anything happens to run behind in the schedule, then we know there is a safety buffer time. We’ll still have time to recharge the batteries before departing ceremony time!

Example: Watching from the bridal suite as guests arrive at the Crossed Keys Estate Wedding Venue | Couple enjoys a ‘first touch’ prior to their ceremony to calm the nerves at the Ryland Inn Wedding Venue.

Formal Portraits

During your formal portraits, taking family photos can be a bit overwhelming and time-consuming. To make this process as efficient as possible, we will work through a previously crafted approved by the couple. Prior to the wedding, it is important to notify family that they will be photographed and what time. On the wedding day, to make this process as efficient as possible, I recommend notifying family members what time and where. Same applies to wedding party.

Learn more about formal portraits captured on the wedding day and the styles of photography we curate on the day.

Example: Wedding party portraits at The Coach House at the Ryland Inn Wedding Venue | Family formals at Crossed Keys Estate Wedding Venue.

Curate your Picture-Perfect Wedding Day Timeline with New Jersey Wedding Photographer

Michelle Behre is a Wedding Photographer based in New Jersey. Michelle specializes in romantic, timeless, and sophisticated weddings. Her fine art photography style is the perfect blend of editorial, documentary, and photojournalism. On wedding days, Michelle captures the excitement as the champagne pours, picture-perfect New Jersey events, romantic portraits, and moments in-between. Are you recently engaged and planning your wedding? Michelle accepts a limited amount of weddings per year. Inquire to learn about our New Jersey and destination wedding Photography services and availability today.

VENDORS

Wedding Photography: Michelle Behre Photography

New Jersey Wedding Venues: Crossed Keys Estate, Coach House at the Ryland Inn, Congress Hall Cape May Resort.

Learn more about formal portraits captured on the wedding day and the styles of photography we curate on the day.

Inquire today to learn all about our New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, California, and destinations beyond Wedding Photography services. We can assist you in photographing your day. Inquire with Michelle for availability and more details, today.

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Questions? Contact us to learn more about our wedding photography services.