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Fall In Love with Jillian and Mark's Real Wedding at The Mill from Danielle Hopkins Photography
05/22/2013
Happy Wedding Wednesday! Get ready to fall in love with Jillian and Mark's fall-inspired wedding! This wedding will warm your hearts from the stunning autumn colors, caramel apples and a unique signature drink created by the bride's father. There is so much gorgeousness combined throughout this affair, including some of the most magical portraits captured by Danielle Hopkins Photography. "I fell in love with my ivory, Jim Hjelm lace and organza gown the minute I tried it on! Fortunately, ...
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Maggie and Artur at Skylands Manor in Ringwood, NJ Maggie & Artur
September 1, 2012
Skylands Manor • Ringwood, NJ

Maggie and Artur met in 2004 while on a Lake George camping trip with a group of friends. The two hit it off and following the trip they exchanged phone numbers and went on their first date. Maggie and Artur were so head over heals for each other that Artur even told Maggie that she will be his wife. (Now that's certainly love at first sight!)

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Kelly and Ben at the Olde Mill Inn, Basking Ridge, NJ Kelly & Benjamin
June 30, 2012
Olde Mill Inn • Basking Ridge, NJ

We just love how Kelly and Ben chose to tie the knot close to July 4th, which gave their families the opportunity to have an extended vacation/reunion following their nuptials. Since their family was traveling from all over the U.S. and even outside the country, the couple was able to enjoy time with their loved ones once the reception ended. After all, weddings are about love and the uniting of two families joining together.

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Jennifer and Gregory at the Stone House at Stirling Ridge in Warren, NJ Jennifer & Gregory
June 29, 2012
Stone House at Stirling Ridge • Warren, NJ

Jennifer and Greg met during a sales training class in New York City, and although they were attracted to each other they remained friends before dating. They spent more time together and shared many memories down the Jersey shore, making Long Branch, New Jersey the perfect proposal location.

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Jenna and Tom at The Crystal Point in Point Pleasant, NJ Jenna & Tom
March 31, 2012
Crystal Point Yacht Club • Point Pleasant, NJ

It was through the help of Match.com and a simple "wink" that brought Jenna and Tom together. After their first date on December 10, 2009 at Ruby Tuesday's, Jenna and Tom hit it off and had a second date planned before leaving the restaurant.

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Lauren and Dimitri at The Grove in Cedar Grove, NJ Lauren & Dimitri
December 30, 2011
The Grove • Cedar Grove, NJ

Although it took Dimitri a month to call Lauren after their initial meeting at a friend's party, the two went on their first date to a restaurant in Brooklyn, New York. "We were both nervous, yet excited," reminisced Lauren. After spending hours getting to know each other, the two hit it off and dated for a little over three years before taking their relationship to the next level.

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Nicole and Stephen at The Estate at Florentine Gardens in River Vale, NJ Nicole & Stephen
October 29, 2011
The Estate at Florentine Gardens • River Vale, NJ

Nicole and Stephen were set up on a blind date by his brother and sister-in-law. Following an evening in Hoboken on November 3, 2006, they hit it off and began dating. About four years later, Stephen proposed while they were on vacation in New Hampshire.

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Tracee and Rick at The English Manor in Ocean Township, NJ Tracee and Rick
October 9, 2011
The English Manor • Ocean Township, NJ

Tracee and Rick met on eHarmony, and following their first date at Mahogany Grill in Manasquan, New Jersey, the two knew they would one day tie the knot. "I knew Tracee was the one when she easily accepted my faults and encouraged me in my goals," reminisced Rick.

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Tara & Chris at the Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange, NJ Tara and Chris
October 9, 2011
Pleasantdale Chateau • West Orange, NJ

Tara and Chris met at work on July 7, 2007. They had an instant connection, and although Tara was hesitant, their attraction was inevitable. "Chris had a gorgeous smile that was contagious. He has the best personality and made me laugh constantly," Tara shared.

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Heather and Rick at The Berkeley Plaza in Berkeley Heights, NJ Heather & Rick
October 1, 2011
The Berkeley Plaza • Berkeley Heights, NJ

Following a trip to visit relatives in Pennsylvania, Rick suggested they stop at Watchung Reservation (one of their favorite parks). After reaching Lake Surprise on May 29, Rick got down on one knee and proposed with a classic princess-cut engagement ring.

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Deanna & Craig at The Newark Club in Newark, NJ Deanna & Craig
September 4, 2011
The Newark Club • Newark, NJ

Deanna and Craig met as freshmen while attending Rutgers University. Although they lived on the same floor in their dormitory, it took a few weeks for the two to get to know each other, and a couple of months later they started dating. "Craig's sense of humor was what first attracted me to him," Deanna shared.

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Monique and Avi at The Channel Club in Monmouth Beach, NJ Monique and Avi
September 4, 2011
Monmouth Beach, NJ

On April 10, 2009, Monique and Avi were just two strangers playing blackjack in Atlantic City. They began talking and realized they had a lot in common, and even lived in the same town. When Avi left the table, Monique didn’t think she would see him again, but they passed each other later that night and exchanged phone numbers.

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Jamie and Melvin at The Doubltree by Hilton in Tinton Falls, NJ Jamie & Melvin
August 26, 2011
Doubletree by Hilton • Tinton Falls, NJ

Jamie and Melvin met in August of 2005 through a mutual friend. After enjoying a night out in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the two became friends and began dating six months later. "I believe our strong bond that began as friendship is what really made me fall for Melvin. We always have the greatest time together, and his sense of humor totally got me," Jamie reminisced.

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Colleen and Chris at Branches in West Long Branch, NJ Colleen and Christopher
July 16, 2011
West Long Branch, NJ

High school sweethearts Colleen and Christopher attended elementary school together, but it wasn't until their senior year of high school in 2003 that they became a couple. During the first year of dating Colleen knew Christopher was "the one", as she couldn't imagine not having him around in the future.

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Jennifer and Kenneth at Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park, NJ Jennifer & Kenneth
June 24, 2011
Brooklake Country Club • Florham Park, NJ

Six years from the day the two declared their love for each other, Kenneth took Jennifer to Lavallette and under the quaint gazebo he proposed. "After spending a few hours at the beach, we returned home and our families were waiting for us with a surprise party that Kenneth had planned," shared Jennifer.

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Jacqueline and Jason at Crystal Point Yacht Club in Point Pleasant, NJ Jacqueline and Jason
June 11, 2011
Crystal Point Yacht Club • Point Pleasant, NJ

Chosen for its Jersey shore location, ballroom with large windows overlooking the marina, outdoor patio, and onsite accommodations, the reception was held at Crystal Point Yacht Club.

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Vita and Jason at Nanina's in The Park in Belleville, NJ Vita and Jason
August 13, 2010
Nanina's in The Park • Belleville, NJ

Vita and Jason were at his beach house on Long Beach Island to celebrate Fourth of July, but little did Vita know they would be soon celebrating another occasion. Jason asked Vita to take a ride with him on the boat, but when his brother wanted to tag along with them, Jason quickly pulled away leaving his brother behind.

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