06.10.09 - Weddings Erin + Jake: 05.10.09

I had an amazing time photographing Erin & Jake's Cape May, NJ wedding early last month. First off, Erin herself is an extremely cool person. You wouldn't know it just by looking at her, but she's a military photographer and actually booked me by e-mail while she was working in Iraq! Both Erin and Jake were so fun to work with. Even though the ceremony was held inside of a beautiful Catholic church, the whole day retained that outdoor, laid back, Cape May, beachy feel to it.

Here Erin and her maid of honor are greeted on the way to way to the ceremony by a Jersey friend. If she had any kind of typical "It's my wedding day!" nerves, they certainly didn't show.

Jake, on the other hand ... nah, just kidding.

Erin almost tripped on the way to hug her new mother-in law. I think Gram's reaction is absolutely priceless!

You honestly couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day - look how blue that sky is!

The superfun, gorgeous reception was held at Congress Hall, also in Cape May. The impeccable details here were orchestrated by (once again) Innove Events & Paper, with flowers provided by Flowers and decor were the joint effort of Beka Rendell of Innove and Nancy Saam.

Do you think she liked the decor?

You can't hear what's playing while the bride and groom share their intimate first dance, but it's music by Philly's own Urban Guerilla Orchestra (UGO).

Here Erin and Jake comply with the time-honored tradition of kissing every time someone rang the bell. The only caveat is that they would only kiss if the person ringing the bell made a donation to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, which helps support not only the injured Marines, but also their families.

What a lovely day - thanks, Erin & Jake, for allowing me to be a part of it!