The Palace at Somerset Park: The Wedding of Emily & Louie

JohnLB
Written By john kotlowski

This was a seriously emotional wedding, and that's our favorite kind. Capturing that kind of raw emotion is what we, as wedding photographers, live for.

Not a dry eye in the room as the bride and groom read letters the morning of the wedding. What amazing emotion.
The bridesmaids had adorable matching robes, and the flower girl was just too cute for words. Love the bride sharing a quiet moment with her.
That feeling when you can't pick just one detail shot! The bride's ring, earrings, and shoes were amazing.

That feeling when you can't pick just one detail shot! The bride's ring, earrings, and shoes were amazing.

The apples give a great pop of color to this bridal portrait, and the wedding rings on the letter from the bride add a personal element to the ring shot.
Groom prep photos! The ring bearer was too cute and happy to mug for the camera. Care is taken to get the ties just the right length, and also not to spill a drop when filling up the groom's personalized flask. Finally, portraits by windowlight.

Groom prep photos! The ring bearer was too cute and happy to mug for the camera. Care is taken to get the ties just the right length, and also not to spill a drop when filling up the groom's personalized flask. Finally, portraits by windowlight.

Working on the finishing touches for the bride and groom as they get ready.
I love a first look with Dad. It's such a special moment.
Happy tears on a wedding day as the bride reads a letter.
The wedding party arrives for the ceremony, and family helps make sure everyone looks perfect.

The wedding party arrives for the ceremony, and family helps make sure everyone looks perfect.

It begins! The bride's father walks her down the aisle.
Candid moments during the wedding ceremony at the Church of Saint James in Basking Ridge, NJ.

Candid moments during the wedding ceremony at the Church of Saint James in Basking Ridge, NJ.

Some candid moments caught by our second shooter while we took care of family portraits after the ceremony.

Some candid moments caught by our second shooter while we took care of family portraits after the ceremony.

Bubble exits from the church after the wedding ceremony are so pretty!

Bubble exits from the church after the wedding ceremony are so pretty!

A quick dramatic portrait in the church before heading out to the wedding reception.

A quick dramatic portrait in the church before heading out to the wedding reception.

A picture is worth a thousand words, no? Love the group shot of the bride and her crew, and that the guys had fun with their photos.
We love silly. More silly, please. When the bride and groom laugh all day long, it's a good day.

We love silly. More silly, please. When the bride and groom laugh all day long, it's a good day.

The bride's veil and bouquet were so gorgeous. The delicate late and softness of the almost feathered petals were a beautiful compliment to each other.

The bride's veil and bouquet were so gorgeous. The delicate late and softness of the almost feathered petals were a beautiful compliment to each other.

Details from the wedding reception at the Palace at Somerset Park. Their personalized champagne flutes were beautiful, and the pinks and greens look beautiful together.

Details from the wedding reception at the Palace at Somerset Park. Their personalized champagne flutes were beautiful, and the pinks and greens look beautiful together.

The bride and groom enter for their first dance.
The bride and groom share a beautiful first dance.

The bride and groom share a beautiful first dance.

The emotional dance with the bride and her father. We love to take a mix of traditional shots and dramatic ones like this.

The emotional dance with the bride and her father. We love to take a mix of traditional shots and dramatic ones like this.

The emotional dance with the bride's father.
A lot of people tear up during parent dances. The last photo in this set is so powerful.
Reception time! Party, party, party!

Reception time! Party, party, party!

Fun photos from the wedding reception!
A quick couple of portraits from the reception, cake cutting, and more love.

A quick couple of portraits from the reception, cake cutting, and more love.

Love what you see? Click below to contact us!

The bride got ready at her parents' home, and the groom got ready at:

Courtyard Somerset
250 Davidson Ave.
Somerset, New Jersey 08873 USA
732-271-4555
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/fact-sheet/travel/soscy-courtyard-somerset/

The wedding ceremony took place at:

Saint James RC Church
184 S Finley Ave.,
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
908-766-0888
http://saintjamesbr.org/
stjamesbr@optonline.net

The wedding reception and portraits took place at:
The Palace At Somerset Park
333 Davidson Ave.,
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 271-6330
http://palacesomersetpark.com/
https://www.facebook.com/PalaceSomersetPark/
https://www.instagram.com/palacesomerset/

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