If you were to look up the meaning of Fairytale Romance, you would be sure to find a picture of Ivan and Lara next to the definition. For Ivan, after living the life of a bachelor for many years, and for Lara, who searched for love all over the world, their destinies collided at a New York Yankees baseball game and the rest is history. On a gorgeous November day, Lara and Ivan exchanged vows at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Hoboken. Beneath the breathtaking arched ceilings, high stained glass windows, and surrounded by their closest friends and family, they became husband and wife. Despite the overwhelmingly beautiful church holding their ceremony, Ivan could look at nothing else but his enchanting bride as she came down the aisle, glowing from head to toe in her stunning fitted gown.

Guests then traveled to the Weehawken Lincoln Harbor, where they boarded the Atlantis Yacht for Ivan and Lara’s reception. The Manhattan skyline served as a glittering backdrop for the wonderful couple who could not stop smiling the entire night. Their effervescent personalities were contagious as everyone around them shared in the joy and happiness of their union. Ivan and Lara were a lovely couple to work with and so easygoing. Their engagement video and photo shoot was over two hours long and mostly underwater! Never once did they stop smiling or laughing. They practiced their first dance on a small beach in front of a lake with the sun setting in the background, and looking upon this scene, seeing how much they loved one another, it was hard not to believe in true love. It was as if a Princess had finally found her Prince as they swept across the sand, embraced in each other’s love.

Photo locations:
Minerals Resort & Spa, http://www.crystalgolfresort.com/Hotels/MineralsResortSpa.aspx
Wawayanda State Park, http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/wawayanda.html
Lake Swannanoa, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Swannanoa,_New_Jersey
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Band: Synergy Entertainment/Black Tie Music www.blacktiemusic.com , www.synergyentertainment.com
Cake: Maria’s Italian Bakery in Saddle Brook, NJ 201-843-7990
Atlantis Yacht: www.newyorkcruises.com
Yacht Booking: Camille Cerria www.smoothsailingcelebrations.com
Our Lady of Grace Church: www.olghoboken.com
Hair/Make Up: Josh Schwartz www.facebook.com/dominocouture
photography/cinemagraphy : www.tingyistudio.com

Aidan & Jonathan wedding Highlight Reel, The Stone House at Stirling Ridge, NJ from dp studio Ting Yi photo & cinema on Vimeo.

The venue-www.stonehouseatstirlingridge.com

The florist – A Touch of Elegance Floral & Event Design
www.atouchofeleganceeventdesign.com
www.njweddingflorist.com

Professional Bridal Consultant™
www.TheBridalParty.net

March 31st, 2012 Same Day Edit, Brianna + Robert, The Wilshire Grand, West Orange, NJ from dp studio Ting Yi photo & cinema on Vimeo.

Brianna & Robbie Engagement video from dp studio Ting Yi photo & cinema on Vimeo.

Sanan & Stephen wedding at the Highlawn Pavillion, West Orange, NJ from dp studio Ting Yi photo & cinema on Vimeo.

www.chateauhathorn.com

On top of a hill, overlooking a landscape worth falling in love with, Chateau Hathorn in Warwick, NY set the scene for Tricia and Dean’s wedding on a beautiful September day. The 225 acres of sweeping, manicured grounds surrounded them as they exchanged vows in front of their friends and family. It was an intimate, romatic affair that included their adorable twin boys dashingly dressed in tiny bow ties, hats, and dress shoes. The ceremony was conducted in front of a gorgeous gazebo draped with sunflowers and hydrangea. The atmosphere was laden with love and the sweet fragrance of flowers as guests were escorted over an old wooden bridge to their seats, transporting them to the 18th century when the mansion was established. Steeped in romantic history, this was the perfect setting for the couple to commit themselves to one another.

After the ceremony, the couple changed into their bicycle shoes and the bride hopped on to one of her husband’s bikes. She rode over to their reception with her husband at her side glowing with the love and happiness of the day. Tricia and Dean descended a grand staircase for the first time as husband and wife with their children, into their elegant reception space. Candles, antique chandeliers, and the beautiful rustic charm of the chateau created a fairy tale backdrop to the couples love story. No one could deny the love enveloping Tricia and Dean as they shared their first dance. Tricia looked beautiful in her flowing bridal gown, with a fun splash of feather detail in her hair, and Dean could not keep his eyes off of her. Guests danced the night away, celebrating Tricia and Dean’s eternal love for one another.