There’s way too much I could say about John & Madison’s northern NJ spring wedding! I went to school with John, and although we weren’t in the same classes, at a small school, you get to know everyone eventually. We had some overlapping interests like band and computer programming, and I never heard anything but positive things about him, including when he continued to take my uncle’s trade survey program after graduation.

But I couldn’t tell you how many times we had spoken in high school, and I had never even met Madison, so I was a sweet surprise when he reached out to me about photographing their wedding! As soon as I started talking to the two of them, I knew it was a great fit, and that they were a perfect couple. We made sure to keep up over text throughout the planning process, but I was disappointed that I never got to meet Madison in person before their wedding day. The second I walked into the bridal suite that morning, all of those feelings disappeared, and I felt like I was meeting a long lost friend. She was grounded and warm, thoughtful and present, relaxed and visibly excited all at the same time.

Their ceremony was deeply meaningful, and they took the time to greet each guest as they left for the reception. The rest of the day passed in a joyful blur, taking pictures, soaking up sweet family interactions and a lively dance floor. The barn at Hillside Park was rustic, warm, and inviting, and perfectly fit all their guests, not one of whom seemed to feel out of place. It was a perfect day from start to finish. And my favorite part of all of it is that Madison and I have stayed in touch since the wedding and she truly is the sweetest, most intuitive soul. I’m so thankful for her friendship and so excited to see where God takes them in this next chapter!