While Maryjean & Alec may have met in a very 21st century kind of way (thank you internet!) they have a great appreciation of the charm of yesteryear. Meeting for the first time in person, Alec walked into Starbucks with his plaid shirt and curled mustache (it is pretty spectacular, you’ll see below.) Maryjean just knew that he was the one. From laughing at punny jokes to completing each other’s sentences, they simply “just fit well together.” I had the chance to really get to know them at their engagement session when we went to Hidden Spring Lavender Farm. I could see right away these two were made for each other. They are both the perfect blend of goof ball and make each other laugh just by being themselves. Every great relationship is work, but these two make it seem effortless.
The Proposal
Way back when, Alec and Maryjean were supposed to have their first date at the Hunterdon Art Museum. Being too cold to walk around the town of Clinton, they postponed that trip and kept putting it off. When it came time to propose, Alec planned the whole thing while Maryjean was out of town. The date finally came around and they got to visit the museum for the first time together. Arriving to the top floor, he played their song, Calico Skies by Paul McCartney. He dropped down on one knee, asked her the big question, and now here we are!
Since the area had a special meaning to them, of course they chose to have their wedding reception just across the water at the Clinton Red Mill Museum. Here are some highlights from their day!
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Obviously there had to be some Beatles references throughout the wedding!
The Marauder’s Map! No mischief was managed on this day.
This is the look of a groom who is impressed with his soon-to-be-wife’s gift giving skills.
Likewise, Maryjean was equally as impressed with Alec’s gift of a beautiful bracelet.
The keeper of the chocolates takes her job very seriously. Any violators will be punished to the fullest extent.
The beauty of shooting a wedding at the Red Mill Museum is the diversity of the area with the historic downtown and unique scenery.
I love the commitment here to getting the shot! We’ve got a photographer in the making!
Maryjean is a librarian, so naturally there would be a nod to her book loving self.
No one is safe from tears during the speeches, least of all the bride and groom.
The Red Mill Museum has this perfect spot carved out for hosting weddings – it really was the perfect fall day.
The Good Donut Shop provided these delicious treats for the guests and made them to order right on the spot!
“You’re in for it now, buddy.”
It’s always great seeing the engagement shots being used in the wedding sign in book. It really ties all of the festivities together.
Alec’s mom painstakingly crafted all kinds of decorations for the wedding. Thanks to all the love from family and friends, we were able to make the night portrait even more special with her firefly light jars.
A wedding day is a long one, it takes a lot out of you, but that’s the feeling of being loved by so many people.
Vendors
Venue // Clinton Red Mill Museum
Jewelry // Kevin’s Fine Jewelry
Dress // David’s Bridal
Suit // Tuxton Formal Wear
DJ // Adrian Dzwiak, DJ Boogie
Officiant // Pastor Tracey Henry
Hair & Makeup // Splitenz
Florist // Martinsville Florist
Catering Company // Q Crew BBQ and Catering
Bakery (Cake) // Suzi Cakes
Bakery (Donuts) // Good Donut
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