[Wedding] Negar & Jason – Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ

When we arrived at Negar and Jason’s hotel in Jersey City that morning, we knew it was going to be an awesome day. The weather was mild, with a few clouds crawling slowly across the late summer sky. As I moved between the bride and groom’s rooms, I found it hilarious that they were both watching the same program while getting ready: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off…with a side of Chinese food to boot. What better way to kick off a celebration of happily ever? It was appropriate, to say the least. After all, these two were playing hooky while the residents of San Francisco were wondering where the two most awesome chiropractors in the world were hiding :).

Groom gets ready for his wedding day at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.Bride Negar's dancing shoe's for her wedding day at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Most brides these days have a pair of ceremony shoes, and dancing shoes. Good idea!

Wedding rings on Negar and Jason's wedding day at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Flowers for Negar and Jason's wedding day at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Bride gets ready for her wedding day at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.Bride puts on her shoes on her wedding day at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

These would be the other pair :).

Groom gets a few words of wisdom from his father on his wedding day at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.Groom Jason's portraits on his wedding day at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.Groom Jason's portraits on his wedding day at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.Bride Negar poses for portraits on her wedding day at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

View of the Manhattan skyline during an outdoor wedding ceremony at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Whoever thought of putting a giant grassy field (and the Manhattan skyline) behind a wedding venue is genius, I tell you :).

Groom smiles during his wedding at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.Bride and groom hold hands during their wedding at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.Bride Negar laughs during her outdoor wedding ceremony at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.Father of the bride during an outdoor wedding ceremony at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.Flower girls laugh during an outdoor wedding ceremony at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Cocktail hour for Negar and Jason's wedding at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.Wedding cake for Negar and Jason's wedding at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.Bride and groom share a first dance at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.Mother of the bride gives a speech during a wedding at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.Bride cries during speeches at Negar and Jason's wedding at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.Bride and groom dance on their wedding night at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Dancing at Negar and Jason's wedding reception at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.Dancing at Negar and Jason's wedding reception at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.Knife dance for Negar and Jason's cake-cutting at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.Boy blows at a marshmallow during Negar and Jason's wedding at the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Which evil genius brought marshmallows to the party?!?

Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Negar and Jason, 1,000,000 x’s congrats to the both of you! We were so absolutely thrilled to capture your special day back here in NJ and we couldn’t have asked for anything more. We hope you guys enjoy these images as much as we enjoyed capturing them, and we can’t wait to see you guys again! Let’s also give a round of applause to the following folks who made this day possible:
Ceremony : : Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ
Reception : : Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ
Gown : : Allure Bridal
Jewelry : : Custom-made in Iran
Hair : : Viva Glam Salon
Make Up : : Viva Glam Salon
Grooms Attire : : Vera Wang
Catering : : Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ
Cake : : Carlos’ Bakery
Floral : : Brandy Wine Floral Designs
Favors : : DIY from Iran
Stationery : : magnetstreet.com
Secondary Photography : : Benson Lau Photography

Bride and groom pose for portraits near the Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ. Captured by northern nj wedding photographer Ben Lau.

As for us here at HQ, I’ll be trading my chilly weekend up here in NJ for a chilly weekend down in MD…starting this afternoon! I’m going to be a road warrior from now till Tuesday, whilst Karis resumes her role as mommy-extraordinaire. I swear the kids will be in college by the time I get home. Our wedding season still has 7 more weeks to go, and we’re loving every single minute of it :).

See you guys on the flip side!

Ben & Karis

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