[Wedding] Lauren + John – Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ

Lauren and John’s wedding took place a week after Hurricane Sandy swept through the east coast. Thankfully their venue was far enough inland where the storm had minimal impact on their wedding festivities. The great news was (for us photographers anyway), Sandy left the skies overcast from horizon to horizon. Â And even better news: Lauren and John were willing to brace the freezing cold to take advantage of all this beautiful lighting!

Bride preps for her wedding at Mercer oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ. Captured by NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Bridal party preps for Lauren and John's wedding at Mercer oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ. Captured by NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Flowers and stationery for Lauren and John's wedding at Mercer oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ. Captured by NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Bride slips into her wedding dress at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ. Captured by NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Bride descends the stairs on her way to her wedding at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ. Captured by NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Bride slips on her shoes for her wedding at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ. Captured by NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Groom preps for his wedding at Mercer oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ. Captured by NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Bride's peeks out of her limo on her wedding day at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ. Captured by NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Wedding ceremony at St. James Church in Pennington, NJ. Captured by NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Wedding portraits at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ. Captured by NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Wedding at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ. Captured by NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Wedding cake at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ. Captured by NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Wedding day at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ. Captured by NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Table cards for a wedding at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ. Captured by NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

First dances for Lauren and John's wedding at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ. Captured by NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Speeches for Lauren and John's wedding at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ. Captured by NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Guests dance at Lauren and John's wedding at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ. Captured by NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Cake cutting during Lauren and John's wedding at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ. Captured by NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Bouquet toss during Lauren and John's wedding at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ. Captured by NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Guests dance during Lauren and John's wedding at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ. Captured by NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Guests share a toast during Lauren and John's wedding at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction, NJ. Captured by NJ wedding photographer Ben Lau.

Reception: Mercer Oaks Country ClubÂ Planner: Samantha Boudinot – Mercer Oaks Gown: Bliss by Monique LhuillierÂ Shoes: Manolo Blahnik & J. Crew Rings/Jewelry: Zales and borrowed Hair: Zanya Salon and Spa – Rae Make-up: Zanya Salon and Spa – Rae Groom’s Attire: Calvin Klein Entertainment: Epic DJ – Nicky D’Ambrosio Catering: Mercer Oaks Catering Cake: Cocos Cakery – Melissa Conklin Gorman Florist: Monday Morning Flower and Balloon Stationary: Wedding Paper Divas

Lauren and John, thank you so much for sharing your day with us. We wish you two a million years of happiness :). Hope you enjoyed these images as much as we enjoyed capturing them.

It’s Wednesday here and it looks like a tornado went through our office. We’re still on pace to get everyone’s deliveries out by the end of the year! (crossing fingers)

Happy Wednesday ya’ll :). Ben & Karis