Everything // Brittany + Matthew

Brittany and Matthew were married on such a beautiful summer's day! Everything on their wedding day took place at one location, the exquisite Crystal Plaza in Livingston, New Jersey, and Brittany and Matt were a dream to meet and film. And it was also so wonderful to be back at this amazing venue for this special day.

Brittany and Matt met over seven years ago at a Charlotte Hornets game when they lived in North Carolina. Brittany asked Matt and his friends to get drinks after the game, and they totally clicked! Soulmates without a doubt. Fast-forward to the proposal moment... when the two were in Vietnam for Brittany's cousin's wedding, they decided to go to Japan for a few days afterward. Matt chose a beautiful, symbolic Zen garden in Tokyo to ask Brittany to marry him. The two would then start to plan for their next zen moment: their wonderful wedding day.

Several soft shades of pale pink were the theme colors for the event, and were found so beautifully in the bridal party's gowns, gorgeous bouquets and in the ceremony aisle decor and reception centerpieces. Dalsimer Spitz & Peck are true floral artists and added such gorgeous arrangements everywhere you looked!

At the venue, Matt and his party dressed into their ultra-formal black tuxedos, Matt looking so handsome in a standout white bow tie. At Crystal Plaza, the guys usually have the pleasure of getting ready for the event in The Vault, a really incredible room built inside what was once a bank vault. They also have access to extraordinary amenities such as lounges, a golf simulator, a pool table and more. What a nice way to relax before the day's exciting events!

Meanwhile, Brittany had her makeup perfected and then dressed in The Penthouse Suite. Her stunning gown had a beautiful princess silhouette with a modern, straight strapless bodice and a subtle basque waistline, with lovely lace highlighting her sparkling full skirt. Brittany's long hair was styled very naturally, and she wore a striking, long lace-trimmed veil in the back of her hair for the ceremony and photos. And the jewelry Brittany accessorized with was simply astonishing. An absolutely beautiful bride for sure!

Brittany and Matt decided to have a first look before seeing each other again at the ceremony. We really saw no nerves this whole day, only pure joy! They met outside and shared such meaningful, personal and very fun vows before they were set to recite them again, along with more traditional ones, at their ceremony. We always love to capture these private, warm (and often quite giddy!) moments that we know they'll treasure forever.

The wedding ceremony took place outside among the bright and beautiful flower gardens at Crystal Plaza. The couple incorporated some Jewish traditions into their wedding day, including the ceremony's delightfully decorated chuppah and the breaking of the glass. It was such a lovely ceremony, made even more personal as it was officiated by a friend of the couple.

One of our favorite photographers, Drew Noel, and his awesome team captured this incredible day in photos. Don't forget to check out a sample of his always-innovative photos, including the fabulous shots of Brittany's gown and the couple in front of Crystal Plaza's iconic vault door on his instagram page!

At their reception, Brittany and Matt took center stage for their romantic first dance together. Then the two danced the celebratory Hora with their guests before dinner, which included the always-fun chair lift!

Well-written, heartfelt toasts were given by their loved ones afterward. Matt's father, alongside Matt's mother, gave a wonderful toast, and we loved how he shared the meaning of the Yiddish word, bashert, which is "meant to be" or "destiny", signifying the two are truly soulmates. Matt's best man, his brother, and Brittany's two sisters and maids of honor gave terrific speeches that were so natural, so sweet and so much fun. And Brittany's father, with her mother by his side, shared loving words about Brittany's "unstoppable passion and heart", completing the evening's toasts with such beautiful sentiments. So much love was shared that evening in all their speeches.

The traditional father-daughter and mother-son dances were enhanced with dances by Brittany with her new father-in-law and Matt with his mother-in-law. Then, everyone hit the dance floor! Plus, Brittany's family and friends have a wedding tradition of everyone dancing to "Paradise by the Dashboard Lights" and it was so much fun to watch! All of Brittany and Matt's guests had a great time dancing all night with Posh DJs keeping the party loud!

Congratulations and best wishes to Brittany and Matt! May their life together be even more beautiful than this very special day.

Photographer: Drew Noel Photography - Ewing, NJ

Floral Design: Dalsimer Spitz & Peck Floral & Event Decorators - Livingston, NJ

Hair & Makeup Stylists: Makeup By Catrina - Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Wedding Dress: Nicole's Boutique - Beachwood, NJ

Entertainment: Posh DJs - Cranford, NJ

Cake: Fancy Cakes - Freehold, NJ

Wedding Venue: Crystal Plaza - Livingston, NJ

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