greetings from asbury park
“in the darkest night
I’ll search through the crowd,
your face is all that I see.”– john mayer
Gabriella + Tony tied the knot on a sunny day in Asbury and melded their classic cool style seamlessly with the city’s bold backdrop. After photo ops on the boardwalk and at The Asbury Hotel, the duo exchanged vows in the urban park outside their venue, Cross + Orange. They then snuck away across the street for a private celebratory drink at The Bonney Reade, and I now have a new favorite wedding tradition! The newlyweds capped off the day with an epic dance party that literally had passersby dancing in the street. Cheers to you, Gabriella + Tony! So happy to have been there!
photography: opal & jaye photography /// second photographer: chloe dawson photography /// photographer’s assistant: photos by kelly dorman /// venue: cross + orange /// bride’s getting ready location: the asbury hotel /// florals: flowers from the farm /// videographer: bird & bee wedding films /// hair: nicole stella bode /// makeup: fayces by yuri /// dress: vera’s bridals /// dj + photo booth: emg entertainment /// cake + desserts: confections of a rockstar /// donuts: purple glaze /// drink spot: the bonney reade /// calligraphy artwork: the jess press
Formerly known as Opal & Jaye Photography, Kate Opal Photo Co offers a unique boutique wedding photography experience rooted in the beliefs of kindness, professionalism, inclusivity, & creativity.
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