Melissa and Matt's Park Savoy Estate Wedding - South Jersey Wedding Photographer

I absolutely adore Melissa and Matt! After their engagement session I was looking forward to their wedding at The Park Savoy Estate so much. Rain was called for in the forecast but they didn’t allow that to put a damper on their day. They started off with an emotional first look out front of The Park Savoy where they exchanged their vows privately. After that we explored the grounds and made use of clear umbrellas when the rain decided to start. Matt and Melissa were troopers though and ditched them at times to get some beautiful portraits. The ceremony was full of more emotional tears as Melissa’s brothers walked her down the aisle. It was such a poignant ceremony filled with emotion and love. After the ceremony they partied the night away with all their family and friends in the gorgeous ballroom of The Park Savoy Estate.

Amanda and Matt's Windrift Beach Wedding - Windrift Hotel Wedding - South Jersey Wedding Photographer

Amanda and Matt had the most gorgeous wedding at the Windrift hotel in Avalon, NJ. The Windrift is a favorite of mine because it provides a stunning backdrop and they are awesome to work with. How can you go wrong with the stunning, blue reception room and a wedding on the beach?!

Matt and Amanda got ready at the hotel in their suites. It was a very relaxed morning full of laughs and some champagne! The weather was perfect for their ceremony on the beach and then portraits after. The sunlight on the beach was ah-ma-zing! The dunes behind the Windrift are always a favorite spot of mine for portraits. The sun just peaks over the top in a beautiful way that perfectly backlights the couple.

After we were done with the ceremony and portraits we headed inside for delicious food and the party! We love when the dance floor is packed and Amanda and Matt’s friend’s didn’t disappoint! They came ready to dance! It was such an amazing day from start to end!

Renault Winery Wedding - Egg Harbor City, NJ

Angela and Mark held their wedding at the beautiful Renault Winery. They embraced the fall with pumpkins throughout their wedding decor, along with touches of wood and calligraphy. I’m not sure if I loved the glass pumpkin centerpieces or the pumpkins lining the aisle with the key moments of their lives together.

The rain threatened throughout the day to ruin the ceremony but it held off and they enjoyed saying their vows in the vineyard with the tall pines as their backdrop. Mark surprised Angela with a horse drawn carriage that whisked them off for some sunset portraits on the golf course. The final surprise came when zombies invaded during the entrances. They danced to thriller and then welcomed Mark and Angela in. The dance floor stayed packed all night long after that. It was an amazing day from start to finish!

Vendors:

Photography: Abbey Bradshaw Photography

Ceremony and Reception Venue: Renault Winery and Resort

Decorations & Design: Kara's Creative Crafts

Florist: Abbot Florist

DJ: BME Event Group

Baker: Emma's Farmhouse Confections

Bridal Shoes: Betsy Johnson

Groomsmen Suits: Jos A Bank

Krista & Zach's Estate at Eagle Lake Wedding Chesterfield, NJ - South Jersey Wedding Photographer

Krista and Zach's held their beautiful wedding at the Estate at Eagle Lake wedding in Chesterfield, NJ.

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Tom and Julianna Engagement Session at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden - Philadelphia Wedding Photographer

Julianna and Thomas’ engagement session was the most unique one I’ve done so far and it was so awesome! Julianna reached out to me about having the session at the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden and I was so excited to shoot someplace new. I’ve never been to the Shofuso Japanese House before and it was so interesting to visit there.

Tom and Julianna Engagement Session at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden - Philadelphia Wedding Photographer

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Danielle and Jeffrey's Chalfonte Hotel Wedding {South Jersey Wedding Photographer}

Cape May holds a special place in Danielle’s heart so it was no surprise that their wedding was at the beautiful Chalfonte Hotel, Cape May’s oldest hotel. We lucked out with the weather and ended up with a gorgeous fall day. The rain changed the ceremony plans but Jeffrey and Danielle just rolled with it and moved it to the porch of the Chalfonte Hotel.. The wedding from start to finish was full of love and a lot of personal details and touches. For the first look we did it a bit different than normal. Jeffrey and Danielle held hands around a tree and then turned together to see one another. It was such a beautiful moment. I loved how they personalized it! During the ceremony their niece was the adorable flower girl and their pup served as the ring bearer (with a well tied on ring bag). Danielle’s godfather Tim officiated and gave a very emotional and heartfelt service. For the reception, Jeffrey’s sister Sylvia made the beautiful wedding cake. She’s not a professional baker but you’d never know it!

And for a final touch, the favors were made by the students at Jeffrey and Danielle’s school. Jeffrey and Danielle met at the vocational based high school in the Bronx where they work. Each class runs their own business and The Little Dipper Chocolatier is a booming business run by the class of one of their colleagues. Danielle and Jeffrey knew they wanted them to make their wedding favors because they're so beautiful and delicious. They also sell them so anyone who might be interested in ordering can contact Erica at ebesikof@schools.nyc.gov



Kiah and Sonny's Vow Renewal - South Jersey Wedding Photographer Medford, NJ

On a warm, rainy day in June I headed to Pine Hill, NJ for Sonny and Kiah's vow renewal. The day was incorporating two religious ceremonies so our first stop was the Sikh Gurdwara of Pine Hill. It was my first time photographing a Sihk wedding ceremony and everyone was so welcoming! Kiah and Sonny are surrounded by such wonderful family and friends. After the beautiful ceremony we headed to Medford, NJ to have a 2nd ceremony. The rain had started to come down before we went into the morning Sihk ceremony but the weather cleared in time for us to head to Kiah and Sonny's house in Medford, NJ. After we took some portraits Kiah then changed into her wedding gown. She looked stunning in both outfits! After she changed we did a first look since Sonny and Kiah hadn't seen each other yet since she changed. Afterwards we headed to the backyard for the Christian ceremony and then the reception. The entire day was so wonderful from start to finish and the weather held off for us! 

Emma & Danny's South Jersey Wedding - South Jersey Wedding Photographer

It's not often that the groom does most of the planning, but Danny took the reins on his wedding. I knew right off the bat they were going to be such a sweet couple to work with and I was right! I met them on their wedding day as Danny was running around making final preparations and Emma was inside surrounded by her closest friends getting ready. As soon as I stepped out of the car I knew that we were blessed with such an awesome location.

They held their wedding at Emma's family bee farm and incorporated the bee theme into the decor. The farm was the perfect backdrop for the wedding and there was honey and bee themed touches all over. I absolutely love details and DIY weddings so it was right up my alley! Top that off with an amazing couple and you have a perfect wedding day!

Nicolette and Andrew's Welkinweir Wedding - Philadelphia Wedding Photographer

Nicolette and Andrew had the most amazing wedding day. As I drove down the winding driveway to their venue, The Welkinweir I knew it was going to be a great day. Nicolette and Andrew were just a mere floor away from each other as they prepped for their wedding day. Rain threatened to move their ceremony inside but luck was on our side and everything went according to plan! Nicolette looked stunning in her vintage dress and she had the biggest smile on her face as she walked down the aisle to Andrew.

The ceremony was held with a beautiful view of the countryside and lake and the guests were even involved in the ceremony as they were asked to each hold Nicolette and Andrew's rings for a moment. After the ceremony everyone headed back up to the main house to eat and dance the night away!The evening concluded with a sparkler exit with the main house as the backdrop. It was a great ending to a perfect day!

Amazing decor and event coordination done by Forever Love Events

Welcome!

Hello 2018! Also welcome to my new blog! I'm starting from scratch but I plan to post all of the great sessions and weddings I had this past year! 2017 was my first year of going full time and it was an amazing year filled with such wonderful people! I can't wait to see what the new year will bring and I look forward to seeing past clients again and meeting new ones. If you are recently engaged, expecting a baby or would like to setup a family session please reach out to me at info@abbeybradshawphotography.com. I look forward to hearing from you and I hope you enjoy seeing all the new posts coming your way soon!