A Valley Regency Wedding

In April 2011 Kate Middleton and Prince William were married, and Stephanie tuned in to watch every second. It was then that she fell in love with Kate’s regal bridal look and the idea of a royal wedding. She found her venue, Valley Regency, and began dreaming of a similar wedding to Kate’s since. When her time arrived, this bride made it happen! Stephanie and Juliano had to postpone their wedding or modify their dream wedding plans more times than they would have ever thought possible. Finally, on a beautiful day in May, these two celebrated their happily ever after.

Stephanie and Juliano’s reception at the Valley Regency in New Jersey was a dream come true for them. They had one of the most beautiful, elegant, and romantic weddings, with lush white florals, stunning mirrored details, and gorgeous lace accents. It was a joy to capture Stephanie and Juliano’s wedding and I enjoyed each moment that I got to spend with them and their lovely guests.

The Wedding Ceremony

The wedding ceremony took place in a stunning church, with intricate stained glass windows and elegant floral arrangements adorning the pews. The bride walked down the aisle in a breathtaking white gown, very Kate Middleton Vibes, with a long train trailing behind her. The groom looked dapper in a black tuxedo with a crisp white shirt and bow tie. After exchanging vows, the newlyweds and their guests made their way to the reception.

The Reception

Valley Regency was the perfect choice as their venue. Stephanie + Juliano celebrated with a little Lebanese flair. Their tables were adorned with lush greenery and white flowers, with touches of silver accents throughout the ballroom. The music was a mix of traditional Lebanese and modern dance tunes, keeping the party going late into the night.

It was very heartwarming to see Stephanie so happy to finally get married the way she had always wanted to! After their first dance , there were other traditional dances at the wedding, and then the dance floor was opened for the guests to bust a move. Overall, it was a beautiful and unforgettable celebration of love.

Featured Wedding Vendors

Thank you, Stephanie and Juliano, for allowing me to photograph your big day! It was such a joy capturing the happiness you two bring to your friends, family, and of course, to one another! I wish you two a lifetime of love and adventures together!

1. Photographer: Mekina Saylor
2. Florist: Laurelwood Designs
3. Hair Stylist + Make Up Artist: Michelle Elise Artistry
4. Dress Designer: Pronovias
5. Bridesmaids Dresses: Dessy
6. Wedding Shoes: Manolo Blahnik
7. Videographer: Gabelli Cinema
8. Cake Bakery: Palermos
9. DJ/Band: Time Machine Entertainment (American), Ayad Atallah (Lebanese)

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Mekina Saylor is a wedding photographer capturing fun couples in love from big cities to the low country. Mekina is located in the Greater New York City Area and loves traveling destinations world wide.

For more information visit www.mekinasaylor.com