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Eagle Oaks Country Club Wedding | Caitlin & Chris

Their Wedding Day:
Eagle Oaks Country Club

Caitlin & Chris’s wedding day was quite literally a FAIRYTALE. I mean, can you get any closer to royalty vibes than these two – Caitlin with her jaw-dropping head piece, and Chris with his perfect white tux?! I’m obsessed with this sweet couple and their wedding day look!

These two tied the knot at St. Catharine’s Church in Spring Lake, and then danced the night away at their reception at Eagle Oaks Country Club in Farmingdale, NJ. You couldn’t have custom-ordered a more perfect wedding day. I loved that Caitlin (and her super sweet twin sister, Christina) made time in the morning for some photos with their family dog, Buddy, who is an adorable fluff! He wore a bow tie and all – it was perfect. If you know me, you know furbabies being involved in a wedding day is my FAVORITE. My other favorite is having lots of portrait time! And Caitlin & Chris’s wedding day had both! Following their beautiful ceremony, we took photos across the street at the picturesque Divine Park in Spring Lake! Then we made our way to the beach for some of my favorite photos on the dreamy shore of Spring Lake Beach. We wrapped up portraits JUST in time before it started to rain, and then made our way to their reception venue, Eagle Oaks Country Club. The rain stopped by the time we got to the venue, so we were able to go out for some more portraits by the most stunning rhododendron bush, and forest-surrounded field. Talk about a photographer dream come true!!!

Every bit of this wedding day was pure magic and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you! But first, let me tell you a little more about this incredible couple!

Their Love Story

Caitlin & Chris grew up in the same town, went to middle school and high school together. They ran in similar friend groups and were friendly with each other, but didn’t start dating until after college. The night before high school graduation, Chris went to a party at Caitlin’s parent’s house, and Caitlin mistakenly accused Chris of setting fireworks off in her basement that night. As she tells it, “The fireworks definitely happened, but Chris didn’t do it – but I had already made a scene and kicked him out of the party! He won’t ever let me live it down!” Such a funny story and memory!

After college they both ended up commuting from Wall to NYC together for their first real jobs in 2011. Caitlin thought Chris had grown up a lot and told a mutual friend that she thought he was cute and asked him to share her number with Chris! Caitlin says, “He did, but Chris didn’t use it, but proceeded to stalk my Facebook page everyday! When he got his first apartment in Belmar in 2013, I showed up to his apartment warming party with some girlfriends (uninvited) and we’ve been inseparable since. He was the host with the most the second I walked in his door, and even kissed me that night! For the last few years we have been living in Hoboken/New York City for our jobs, both based in the city, until recently moving to Venice Beach, CA for Chris’s newest job opportunity.”

Chris proposed to Caitlin in Liberty State Park with the help of her identical twin sister and their families last April. As Caitlin tells it, “It was the most random, 80 degree, sunny day after a million recent snow storms. He threw me off for some time. I was told back in January that there would be an event we needed to take the ferry out of Liberty State Park to, so when April arrived I didn’t think twice about it. He led me into the train station area that had been roped off, to see a photographer taking our picture and my sister ready to take my purse. After a lot of ugly crying – we walked down this corridor towards the skyline and he got down on one knee with both of our families there watching. He had friends and family waiting for us at a local venue where we celebrated all night!” It doesn’t get any more perfect than that!

When I asked these two what they love about each other, Chris said, “I admire Caitlin’s strength and clarity of thought. She’s my best friend and the most fun person I know.” Caitlin said, “I love Chris’s balance between being fun and business-minded. I can trust him to plan a whole European itinerary (down to the hour) that exceeds all expectations, but he is still so much fun and super goofy.” Caitlin and Chris are such a perfect match for each other.

Can’t get enough of these two!? Me either. : ) We explored Deep Cut Gardens & Asbury Park for some pretty amazing engagement photos back in December! Check out their engagement blog here.

To the Newlyweds

Caitlin & Chris, thank you from the bottom of my heart for having me be a part of your wedding day and this special season of your lives. It’s couples like you that make being a wedding photographer the literal BEST job in the entire world. I had so much fun documenting your love story and capturing all of these memories! I hope every time you look back on your photos you can relive this special day, and remember all the love and joy surrounding you two! I wish you all the happiness in the world as you start this next chapter! I love you two so much, and am so beyond grateful for you! All my love! xoxo

  • Wedding invitations styled with white bow wedding shoes and loose peony florals.
  • Make me up eva does makeup on the bride in her home, with a reflection of the bride in the mirror.
  • Diamond halo engagement ring by Raineri Jewelers sits with wedding bands on a peony.
  • Wedding invitation suite styled with florals.
  • The bride sits with her dog in the backyard while wearing her wedding day robe.
  • Boho hair salon stylist sprays hairspray on the bride's hair to finish her wedding day look.
  • The bride and her twin sister maid of honor hold hands bouncing on the bed with excitement on the wedding day morning.
  • Engagement ring and wedding bands sit on a wedding invitation.
  • The bride and her maid of honor sit with their dog in the backyard while wearing robes.
  • The bride and her twin sister maid of honor hold hands bouncing on the bed with excitement on the wedding day morning.
  • The bride pulls back a curtain in her bedroom while wearing her lacy wedding day robe.
  • A bride poses for a photo with her bridesmaids while wearing robes in the backyard.
  • The bride sits with her dog in the backyard while wearing her wedding day robe.
  • A bride opens her wedding day gift from the groom.
  • The bride's mom buttons her wedding dress.
  • The bride's mom buttons her wedding dress.
  • A bride poses for a photo by a window.
  • A bride and her mom hug and share a moment after getting into her wedding dress.
  • The maid of honor helps the bride get her shoes on.
  • The maid of honor puts the veil into the bride's hair.
  • The bride shares a first look with her dad, as he sees her for the first time in her wedding dress.
  • The maid of honor helps the bride with her veil.
  • A bride poses for a portrait in her Maria Elena headpiece.
  • The groom ties his shoes to get ready for his wedding.
  • The groom poses for a portrait while wearing his wedding tux.
  • The best man helps the groom put his jacket on.
  • The best man helps the groom tie his bowtie.
  • The groom ties his shoes on his wedding day.
  • St. Catharine's Church in Spring Lake, NJ.
  • St. Catharine's Church in Spring Lake, NJ.
  • The interior of St. Catharine's Church in Spring Lake NJ.
  • The groom watches as the bride and her father walk down the aisle.
  • The bride's father walks her down the aisle in St. Catharine's Church in Spring Lake, NJ.
  • The groom watches his bride walk down the aisle.
  • The bride's father walks her down the aisle in St. Catharine's Church in Spring Lake, NJ.
  • Wedding Ceremony at St. Catharine's Church in Spring Lake, NJ.
  • Catholic wedding ceremony at St. Catharine's Church in Spring Lake, NJ.
  • The bride and groom prepare to exchange vows during their wedding ceremony.
  • The bride and groom exchange vows during their wedding ceremony in St. Catharine's Church in Spring Lake, NJ.
  • The bride and groom exchange wedding vows during their ceremony.
  • The bride and groom kiss for the first time as husband and wife at St. Catharine's church in Spring Lake, NJ.
  • The bride and groom walk down the aisle hand in hand after their wedding ceremony at St. Catharine's Church.
  • The bride and groom exit St. Catharine's Church in Spring Lake, NJ.
  • The newlyweds pose for a portrait in St. Catharine's Catholic Church in Spring Lake, New Jersey.
  • The bridesmaids and groomsmen pose for a photo outside St. Catharine's Church in Spring Lake.
  • The bride and her bridesmaids smile and laugh together in Divine Park in Spring Lake.
  • The groom and his groomsmen are photographed in Divine Park.
  • Closeup of bride and bridesmaids bouquets of white flowers and greenery by Wildflowers Florist NJ.
  • Bridesmaids pose for a photograph in Divine Park, in Spring Lake, New Jersey
  • The wedding party is photographed outside of St. Catharine's Church in Spring Lake, NJ.
  • A bride and her bridesmaids smile and laugh together while holding white peony bouquets.
  • The groom poses for a photo with his groomsmen in Spring Lake NJ.
  • The bride and bridesmaids dance and celebrate by the lake in Divine Park.
  • Groom and groomsmen walk together in Divine Park.
  • The bride and groom kiss while the bride's veil flies int he wind at Divine park.
  • The groom kisses the bride on the cheek while wearing her Maria Elena headpiece in Spring Lake New Jersey.
  • Groom wearing a white tux with a black bowtie and white boutonniere flower.
  • The groom hold's the bride and kisses her cheek.
  • The bride and groom in front of the lake in Divine Park, in Spring Lake, NJ.
  • The bride and groom kiss in Divine Park in Spring Lake.
  • The bride and groom hold hands walking along the park in Spring Lake.
  • Detail of the photo frame on the bride's bouquet with a picture of her dog.
  • The bride and groom walk through Divine Park in Spring Lake, NJ.
  • The bride and groom pose for a photo in Spring Lake, NJ.
  • The bride and groom walk while holding hands in Divine Park.
  • The bridal party poses for a photo on the boardwalk by Spring Lake beach.
  • The bridesmaids and groomsmen get together for a photo on the boardwalk of Spring Lake, NJ.
  • The groom kisses the bride on her head on the beach.
  • The bride and groom hold hands walking on the beach in Spring Lake NJ.
  • The bride and groom hold each other on the beach in Spring Lake New Jersey.
  • The bride and groom kiss near the rock jetty on Spring Lake beach.
  • The bride and groom look at each other on the beach.
  • Bride and groom holding hands near the rock jetty in Spring lake on the beach.
  • Bride and groom holding hands running on the beach in Spring Lake.
  • Bride and groom kiss on the beach in Spring Lake.
  • Exterior view of Eagle Oaks Country Club.
  • Ballroom is set for the wedding reception at Eagle Oaks Country Club in Farmingdale, NJ.
  • Reception table details including menus, place settings, and table numbers.
  • Wedding cake with florals by Palermos Bakery.
  • Groom kisses the bride's temple and wraps her up, while she wears her Maria Elena headpiece.
  • The bride and groom pose in front of a rhododendron bush.
  • Groom dips the bride back for a kiss in front of the waterfall at Eagle Oaks Country Club.
  • Groom kisses the bride on her cheek in front of a floral bush while she wears her Maria Elena bridal headpiece.
  • Newlyweds wrap up holding eachother, close up of their hands with their rings.
  • The bride and broom laugh and hold onto each other in front of a floral bush in New Jersey.
  • A bride and groom hold hands running through the forest in Farmingdale NJ.
  • The bride and groom kiss in the forest during their fairytale wedding.
  • The groom twirls the bride in front of a rhododendron bush.
  • The groom wraps up the bride and nuzzles into her temple.
  • The bride and groom hold hands walking through the forest.
  • A bride and groom run together through a forest surrounded field.
  • The groom lifts up his bride as she laughs.
  • The groom kisses the bride's cheek and lifts her up for a portrait.
  • The groom kisses the bride on her cheek while her veil floats.
  • The best men and maid of honor make their grand entrance to the reception.
  • The bride and groom make their grand entrance to their wedding reception.
  • The groom twirls the bride around as the enter their reception.
  • The bride and groom hold hands as the make their entrance to their reception through sparkler bottles of champagne.
  • The bride and groom hold hands as the make their entrance to their reception through sparkler bottles of champagne.
  • The bride and groom kiss after making their grand entrance.
  • The bride and groom share their first dance.
  • The bride and groom share their first dance as husband and wife.
  • The groom spins the bride as she laughs during their first dance at Eagle Oaks Country Club.
  • The bride dances with her father during the wedding reception at Eagle oaks Country Club.
  • The groom dances with his mom during the wedding reception.
  • Bride's father gives a welcome speech at her wedding.
  • Bride and groom laugh during speeches at their wedding.
  • Maid of honor and best men give their speeches.
  • Bride and groom raise champagne glasses for a toast.
  • Fun dancing reception photos.
  • Bride and groom dance the night away.
  • Bride and groom cut their wedding cake.
  • Bride and groom kiss after cutting their wedding cake.
  • Bride and groom exit with sparklers.
  • Bride and groom enjoy a celebratory sparkler exit from their reception.
  • Bride and groom enjoy a celebratory sparkler exit from their reception.
  • Bride and groom kiss outside of Eagle Oaks Country Club at night.

The Incredible Vendor Team:

2nd Photographer: Tori Petrillo
Photo Assistant: Ryan Hardin
Ceremony Venue: St. Catharine’s Church, Spring Lake, NJ
Reception Venue: Eagle Oaks Country Club
Dress Designer: Louvienne
Dress Boutique: Lovely Bride NYC
Shoes: Something Bleu
Hair Stylist: Boho Hair Salon
Makeup Artist: Make Me Up Eva
Bride’s Headpiece: Maria Elena Headpieces
Engagement Ring: Raineri Jewelers 
Wedding Bands: XIV Karats
Florist: Wildflowers Florist
Videographer: Greg Hoffman Films
Cake: Palermos Bakery
Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids & Jenny Yoo NYC
Groom Attire: The Black Tux
Invitations: Kates Paper Tree

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