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NJ Backyard Microwedding | Sarah & Matt

The current situation has wreaked havoc on the wedding industry, but I’ve always loved intimate weddings so the upside is having the opportunity to shoot more of them in the coming year. Sarah and Matt had an NJ backyard microwedding. Expecting a little one in November, they decided to wed now rather than wait until after the baby is born. They had wonderfully intimate ceremony and reception in their backyard of their New Jersey home. Prior to the ceremony, we took a few portraits at Colonial Park. nj backyard microwedding bride and groom porraits nj backyard microwedding bride and groom porraits nj backyard microwedding bride and groom porraits

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I love the juxtaposition of giggles out of the little one as the girls look bored waiting for the ceremony to start…nj backyard microwedding wedding ceremony

Sarah walks down the aisle with her dad…nj backyard microwedding wedding ceremony bride walks down aisle nj backyard microwedding wedding ceremony nj backyard microwedding wedding ceremony nj backyard microwedding wedding ceremony

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This was his go-to pose for me and each time he did it, I took the picture.nj backyard microwedding wedding reception nj backyard microwedding wedding reception nj backyard microwedding wedding reception

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First dance…nj backyard microwedding wedding reception first dance nj backyard microwedding wedding reception

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When I observe kids, I often think about at what point do we stop enjoying the simple things like twirling our dress around in the evening sun? Adults need to do more of the simple things that bring joy. nj backyard microwedding wedding reception girl twirling in the sun nj backyard microwedding wedding reception nj backyard microwedding wedding reception nj backyard microwedding wedding reception

A final dance before I said my goodbyes…nj backyard microwedding wedding reception It was a pleasure working with Sarah and Matt on their NJ backyard microwedding. Such a lovely intimate event. So glad they were able to have such a special gathering to celebrate their marriage ahead of their little one arriving in November!

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