South Jersey Backyard Wedding | Kaley & Dylan

Kaley and Dylan’s south Jersey summer backyard wedding in Hammonton set a record for me after 20 years. The record their wedding set for me was being the hottest wedding day I had ever photographed eclipsing an incredibly humid date back in 2008. However, on that day back in 2008, I only had to photograph the portraits outside, but for Kaley and Dylan’s south Jersey summer backyard wedding, everything was outside. When I pulled into their driveway, it was 100°! Kaley and Dylan did not let the heat stop their joy. These two were troopers. Dylan was in a full suit and didn’t utter even a minor complaint which he totally deserved to do being in that suit in the heat! Their chemistry was fantastic, the setting was perfect and the vibe of the day and guests was joyful!

Just a little walk down the road was this beautiful spot for photos and, luckily, it was in the shade! South Jersey Hammonton Backyard wedding bride and groom portrait

Kaley and Dylan all smiles for their first look… South Jersey Backyard wedding first look South Jersey Hammonton Backyard wedding bride and groom

Kaley and Dylan live on such a quaint road in south Jersey and, despite the oppressive heat, were willing to take a walk for a few pics…. South Jersey Hammonton Backyard wedding bride and groom

It was a hot day to be a dog, but Bella was all sweetness! South Jersey Hammonton Backyard wedding close-up of dog ring bearer

Ringbearers hanging with mom before the ceremony… South Jersey Hammonton Backyard wedding

Dylan’s mom gives him a big hug at the altar… South Jersey Hammonton Backyard wedding ceremony mother of the groom hugs groom at altar

Bella… so happy to be a part of it all… South Jersey Hammonton Backyard wedding ceremony ring bearer dog walking down the aisle

I love the bathroom cat sign and thought this was a fun way to work it in… South Jersey Backyard wedding ceremony bride walks out of house with parents with cat bathroom sign on house

Kaley’s best friend tears up as Kaley walks down the aisle… South Jersey Hammonton Backyard wedding ceremony maid of honor tearing up as bride walks down the aisle South Jersey Hammonton Summer Backyard wedding

Such a beautiful setting for an outdoor summer backyard wedding ceremony. If you’ve never been to south Jersey, it’s worth a ride to check it out. Although I am a New Yorker at heart growing up near the Shawangunk Mountains, going to undergrad and grad school in NY, I have been in New Jersey now for 18 years. It is a small state and it often gets a bad rap and joked about, but there is a lot going on here. The Pine Barrens, where Kaley and Dylan live, is a beautiful area where the landscape changes a bit to something most people don’t think of when they think of New Jersey. So if you’ve never been, this is my PSA to tell you to go check it out! South Jersey Hammonton Summer Backyard wedding ceremony

Dylan’s mom ‘warms’ the wedding rings as all of the guests had a chance to. South Jersey Hammonton Summer Backyard wedding ceremony mother of the groom warming the rings

Kaley’s parents ‘warming’ the wedding rings… South Jersey Hammonton Summer Backyard wedding ceremony parents of the bride warming the rings

Best friend moment…. South Jersey Hammonton Summer Backyard wedding bride and best friend

Jude is gonna Jude. As a storyteller, I embrace moments like this. While we put effort into getting that shot with everyone looking and smiling, kids are going to be kids. They just want to be the little free spirits they are. South Jersey Hammonton Summer Backyard wedding reception dancing ring bearer being pulled by the back of the jacket by dad during portraits as he struggles to stand still

Bella is a total doll! South Jersey Hammonton Summer Backyard wedding bride and groom with dog

Kaley and Dylan shared a first dance… South Jersey Hammonton Summer Backyard wedding reception first dance

A wonderful performance by a young woman. It takes a lot of guts to get up and sing in front of a crowd! South Jersey Hammonton Summer Backyard wedding reception little girl singing while crowd watches South Jersey Backyard wedding reception toasts South Jersey n Summer Backyard wedding reception toasts

Party time! South Jersey Hammonton Summer Backyard wedding reception dancing

Bella got out of the house for a minute and ran joyously around. She was so excited to check everything out, but she was also super fast! South Jersey Hammonton Summer Backyard wedding reception dancing dog runs out of the house onto dance floor

That is Bella in the back sniffing the table of food… South Jersey Hammonton Summer Backyard wedding reception dog sniffing out the food under the tent South Jersey Hammonton Backyard wedding reception dancing Setting the record for hottest wedding day I ever photographed in 20 years was Kaley and Dylan’s south Jersey summer backyard wedding in the Pine Barrens in Hammonton. The day was made so much easier by working with such an easygoing couple, a super sweet pup and such gracious and joyful friends and family. So happy for Kaley and Dylan and honored to have been asked to capture their day.