Late last summer I got a phone call from Jessika. Turns out that she was in the last month of wedding planning and starting to feel major stress. Every time I hear a bride not enjoying the wedding planning process I always feel the same way. I want to help. Badly. Jessika and Matt had planned a beautiful Allaire State Park wedding ceremony at the historic Allaire State Village where there is a tiny historic chapel surrounded by lush green lawns and beautiful wooded landscapes. It’s one of the most beautiful ceremony locations in New Jersey. Listed on the National Register of Historic Sites, the Allaire State Chapel has been one of the most romantic wedding sites at the Jersey Shore for over 200 years! The chapel is really a perfect location with simple neutral design that can be transformed in any way.

Jessika and Matt followed up their beautiful park-setting wedding ceremony with a dinner cruise. I had never done a river boat reception before and this was certainly a unique experience for me. But, o’ma gosh! I had such a blast. The boat was so much fun! The scenery was unbelievable way to see the Jersey Shore. What a pleasure it was for me to watch these two love birds celebrate! My favorite moment: No doubt, the sunset!

The Allaire State Park Wedding Ceremony Creative Team

Wedding Planner | Bogath Weddings and Events
Photographer | Kristen Driscoll Photography 
Ceremony Venue | Allaire State Park Historic Chapel
Ceremony Music | Arnie Abrams Entertainment
Florals | Flowers by Rhonda
Reception Venue | The River Queen, Brielle, NJ
Hair and Makeup | Alchemy Hair Studio
Wedding Dress Shop | Nicole’s Boutique
Wedding Dress Designer | Ashley & Justin Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses | Weddington Way
Bride’s Shoes | Betsey Johnson Shoes
Grooms Wear | The Black Tux
Cake | Chocolate Carousel 
Videographer | Story Mix
DJ Entertainment | Ultimate Sounds Entertainment
Officiant | Daniel Kessler
Transportation | Lacey Limo

I hope you enjoyed today’s BWE blog about Jessika and Matt’s Allaire State Park wedding ceremony and river boat reception. If you want to read about more beautiful Jersey Shore weddings, check out one of my favorites, a throw back to last season’s winter wonderland at the Bonnet Island Estate on LBI, here.