[Wedding] Marisa & Frank – The Brownstone in Paterson, NJ

Everyone was thrilled the day Marisa & Frank finally met; not only are they beautiful, cultured and awesome individuals who are perfect for one another, they were are equally both huge nerds (which meant their friends no longer had to do any that nerd-y stuff!). As a fellow nerd, I absolutely do not resent that statement whatsoever :). Some of my favorite moments from this gorgeous wedding at the Brownstone in Paterson, were the hilarious speeches (complete with a cardboard cutout of Frank….as a girl), and the quick, skillful, emergency floral handiwork of my wife on the wedding cake (which I must admit was pretty awesome, amiright?). Before their first look and portrait session at Lambert Castle, their days started with relative calm at a hotel nearby. Here’s a peek of their day.

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Venue & Catering: The Brownstone // Officiant: Pastor Kevin Gillen // Hair: Jamie Mayorga // Make-up: Ali at PIL The Salon // Dress: Demetrios // Shoes: Nina Shoes // Groom’s Attire: TheBlackTux.Com // Jewelry: Macy’s // Floral/Décor: Linda Curto at The Florist’s Garden // Entertainment: Get Down Entertainment // Stationery: B Wedding Invitations // Cinematography: Live Picture Studios

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