[Wedding] Sandra & Drew – Perona Farms in Andover, NJ (sneak peeks)

I can’t help but feel elated that my shooting season is finally winding down after this weekend. This naturally called for some midweek festivities, but it felt a little awkward filling the rooms of our house with holiday music. Instead, I’ve filled our home with holiday candy. For the record, I’d like to proclaim that the inventor of smarties-flavored candy canes is a friggin genius. Lil Monster agrees.

A winding down of my shooting season also means that we’ll have some very happy Fall brides, starting with this one :).

Bride poses during portraits on his wedding day at Perona Farms in Andover, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Groom poses by a tree during portraits on his wedding day at Perona Farms in Andover, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau. Bride and groom pose during portraits on his wedding day at Perona Farms in Andover, NJ. Captured by northern NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Hope you guys enjoy these sneak peeks of Sandra and Drew’s wedding at the gorgeous Perona Farms in Andover, NJ.

Stay tuned for more :).

Ben & Karis

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There are probably more exciting ways to spend an evening than reading a few thousand words about a wedding venue.

But since you're here anyway, and now know more about this venue than some of the people getting married there next weekend, I figure we should probably say hello.

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— Ben

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Samantha and Justin started out as teachers with classrooms directly across the hall from each other.

Which sounds adorable now, but at the time was probably an HR situation waiting to happen.

Then they went on a trip with a bunch of coworkers and came back as boyfriend and girlfriend. Their principal apparently knew exactly what was going on, because years later, he OFFICIATED THEIR WEDDING.

Sir. You had one job.

Sam is half Cuban, half Italian. Justin is half Jewish, half Filipino.

Translation: the dance floor was never going to stand a chance.

Venue: @therylandinn
Photo: @benlauphoto
Video: @williamsweddingco
Beauty: @kandice_mua
Florals: @hexacres
Entertainment: @sceeventgroup @iamchristianl
Couple: @_sam_russo @jgrossman0610

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Laura & Jordan⁠, in black and white. ⁠
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Every gallery we deliver comes in color and B&W, because you shouldn't have to wonder if you'd like one or the other better. ⁠
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⁠@wait.what.lau @lordnordan⁠
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One of the coolest parts of my job is the diversity in cultural traditions I’m able to witness and be part of. My approach is, If it’s important to you, it’s important to me. And I’ll take great care documenting all the moments that matter.

Venue: @westhillscountryclub⁠
Photography: @benlauphoto⁠
Videography: @jamesliufilms⁠
Florist: @anisflowersny⁠
Pastry: @pastrygardenbakery⁠
Entertainment: @aroundtownent⁠
Photobooth: @hudsonvalleygifbooth

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These two. A session spent laughing is a session well spent.

One decade down, forever to go.

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Gracias Barcelona.

We had an amazing time, as always.

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Can’t say I’ve ever done an engagement session in a walk-in freezer, until ⁠Marisha & Mike. Now I wonder if it would be weird to suggest it to others.⁠
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The story goes.. Chef and hostess meet at a restaurant. ⁠
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The chemistry was undeniable⁠
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Allegedly, nothing ever happened in the veggie cooler. ⁠
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They’re getting married now.⁠
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Perhaps it was an angelic blessing from the patron saint of foodies, snark, and antisocial behavior (thanks to the Anthony Bourdain portrait above their open kitchen).⁠
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Perhaps it was simply that two awesome people found themselves in the chaos of the restaurant industry, which has a unique flavor and vibe that only someone else in the restaurant industry can understand. ⁠
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But I’m excited to be working with this duo (and I know the reception menu is going to be fire). ⁠
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@marishachambers @mikey_mac91
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If I told you these two have already spent 10 years together, would you believe me? Even after all this time, they still have a giddy energy about them. ⁠
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Our list of photo spots for Laura & Jordan’s⁠ Engagement Session⁠: Newark Wine Bar, @consiglierewine and⁠
@vanvleckhouseandgardens in Montclair. ⁠
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Had a great time laughing our way through the day together.
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@wait.what.lau @lordnordan
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An afternoon with Jerrica + Ethan at Thomas Jefferson Memorial. As much as I love NJ/NY, I do love a day trip to DC for engagement sessions.
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Thanks for letting me tag along, @jerricamli @edabbene
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When a couple comes to me through a referral from a friend, I’m endlessly grateful. But when they come to me through a family member, it’s really special. ⁠
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I had the honor of capturing Nick’s brother’s wedding back in 2021... and here I am capturing Nick and Will’s engagement, as they prepare to get married early next year.

From volleyball to burgers, we had a blast together.

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Sophie & Josh⁠‘s people, and the epic Knicks win, made this day a total stand out for me.

Their venue is pretty great too.

Venue: @hudsonhousenj
Photographer: @benlauphoto⁠
Florals: @atoeevents
Entertainment: @craigscottent⁠
Planner: @daydream_planning
Couple: @josh.weinstein @_sophieweinstein

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