Lambertville, New Jersey Wedding

Paige and Travis’s Lambertville, New Jersey wedding day was one for the books. Taking place at the iconic Lambertville Station, they somehow managed to have one of the most mild and gorgeous December days I’ve ever experienced. Lambertville is a town bursting with art and character as a quintessentially beautiful town along the Delaware River.

the Love Story

Paige and Travis live in Washington D.C. now, but their first date was in New Hope (somewhat by accident). Plans with their mutual coworkers fell through last minute and they were the only two who could still make it. After several years together and planning their wedding from D.C., they planned their wedding at the place where it all began.

Getting Ready

Lambertville Station’s bridal suite is bursting with light through large windows that wrap around the entire suite. On this particular December day, with the sun setting so early, all of our light in the early afternoon was simply incredible. Paige got ready with the help of her mother and mother-in-law, electing not to have a formal wedding party. While I love a wedding party, I also love when couples know exactly what will bring them the most peace throughout their celebration. Sometimes, that’s keeping it simple and not choosing between friends.

Close up image of ivory cuff links and a men's silver wedding band, arranged on a cream colored paisley tie

close up detail photo of pearl-studded heels, a cream colored tie, pearl necklace, and an engagement ring, diamond-studded wedding band, and silver wedding band in a wooden box

the mother of the bride in a white robe helping her daughter (the bride) button her wedding dress with a crochet hook

the mother of the bride in a white robe helping her daughter (the bride) button her wedding dress with a crochet hook in lambertville new jersey

the bride in a bathroom, backlit by the setting sun, looking over her shoulder toward the camera with her eyes closed

the bride in a bathroom during sunset, fixing her hair

Groom (brown hair) putting cuff links on the sleeves of his white shirt, at a wedding venue in lambertville new jersey

groom (brown hair, white button down shirt, and ivory tie) sitting and sipping a brown liquor

First Look and Portraits

With the sun setting so early in December, it’s sometimes hard to anticipate exactly what the light will give us. Fortunately, this mild December day offered beautiful golden light with the sun low and strong all afternoon.

Paige & Travis’s first look was beautiful and private, with the sun setting over the Delaware River behind them. After, we walked out to the bridge to chase the light across the river – and we were not disappointed!

male groom (brown hair, green suit) facing away from the camera toward a walking bridge, waiting for the first look with his bride, the lambertville new jersey bridge in the background

bride (brown hair, textured off-white dress) seeing her groom for the first time in lambertville new jersey

Portrait of a groom on his wedding day (brown hair, dark green suit, looking off camera to the left holding his suitjacket with his left hand)

close up portrait of a groom (dark green suit, ivory tie, and white rose bouttonniere) holding his suit jacket with his left hand (and a silver wedding band)

portrait of a bride (brown hair, white dress, looking over her shoulder away from the groom) and groom (brown hair, green suit, looking lovingly at the bride)

close up black and white image of a bride and groom holding hands, focused on her engagement ring and wedding band

Bride (bohemian long sleeve white dress) and Groom (green suit) walking toward the sunset on a green bridge

black and white image of a bride and groom looking at each other while standing against the railing of a bridge overlooking water

bride (boho white dress) and groom (green suit) embracing during sunset on a bridge overlooking a river

bride and groom smiling at the camera. She is holding flowers. They're standing on a bridge at sunset.

Bride and Groom kissing on a bridge at sunset, overlooking the river on their new jersey wedding day

black and white image of bride and groom walking on a bridge toward the camera. groom is holding the bridal bouquet. they are both looking to the left off-camera, toward a river.

ride and groom walking on a bridge toward the camera. groom is holding the bridal flower bouquet. they are both looking to the left off-camera, toward a river.

black and white image of a groom straightening his bride's engagement ring on her finger in lambertville new jersey

bride (brown hair, textured dress) and groom (brown hair, dark green suit) smiling at each other on their wedding day

Wedding Ceremony

Travis and his family are Jewish, and they incorporated aspects of Jewish tradition throughout their wedding day. This included breaking a glass at the end of their ceremony, a blessing said over challah bread prior to dinner being served, as well as the joyful hora dance to open the reception.

black and white image of a bride at her wedding being walked down the aisle by her mom and dad, on either side of her in lambertville new jersey

bride hugging her dad after being walked down the aisle at her wedding ceremony

Wedding Reception

Afterward, the party really started. A beautiful cocktail hour of passed hors d’eurves preceded an incredible celebration that went long into the night. Paige’s fabulous dress change, a (beautifully) failed cake cutting, and an overflowing amount of joy were the true exclamation point on the night.

four-tiered white wedding cake, with a thick band of white roses wrapping around the cake from top-to-bottom, with the sun setting out the window behind it in lambertville new jersey

a close up image of reception centerpieces, featuring floating candles and bud vases of white and blue flowers

bride and groom embracing during their first dance

black and white image of a bride and groom embracing on the dance floor in lambertville new jersey

Congratulations, Paige & Travis, on such a joyous day! Thank you so immensely for all your trust through your entire process and for letting me be a part of your celebration.

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I can’t wait to hear about your plans for your big day! Whether your day includes a riverfront first look or we head out into the mountains, I’m ready for anything you have in mind. Reach out and I’ll send over everything you need to know!

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