Planning a Wedding in 2020

Danielle and Mark contacted me about their September wedding plans as soon as they got engaged. Mark proposed to Danielle in the Outerbanks, with their closest family and friends nearby. That was exactly 45 days between their engagement and wedding day! I honestly cannot figure out how they pulled it all together so quickly!

First of all, they knew what they wanted, and what they didn’t want. They didn’t want a long engagement. They do love food, wine, and the romantic style, which Natirar weddings offer!

Danielle had every single detail figured out from her custom Mrs. Box to her glittery gold dress hanger, to the surprise Rolls Royce that transported Mark to the mansion later that day. Jardiniere provided the white and green florals and the candles to set the mood and decor to match this Natirar wedding’s romantic and elegant style.

On the day of the wedding, Mark was still so excited about the Rolls Royce, he was grinning ear to ear. He patiently waited outside, while the girls helped Danielle get dressed and ready for their first look.

I have to say, I love the look of this old Rolls Royce in front of this historic mansion! These photos are so elegant and timeless!

Mark’s brother officiated the wedding, and as the sun set, Danielle and Mark became husband and wife. They danced the night away with Owls and Lions serenading cocktail hour and dinner.

I think it’s safe to say that 2020 has brought some wonderful blessings to their life. Not because they are “lucky,” but because they took each other by the hand and charged forward together to create a wonderful story. A story of love, ambition and joy. No pandemic can take that from them.

Danielle and Mark, we loved celebrating your beautiful wedding with you! Thank you for choosing us to capture all of it. Thank you Barbara Wentzel, for your amazing assistance!

Photographers: Lauren Kearns & Barbara Wentzel

Venue: The Mansion at Natirar, Peapack, NJ

Florist: Jardiniere Fine Flowers

Makeup: Makeovers by Margie

Hair: Jess Let Me Do Your Hair

Wedding dress: Sottero and Midgley, I Do..I Do

Videography: Rovayo Studios

Entertainment: Owls & Lions