Elena and Jarred reached out to me about a year before their wedding day, and after the first call I pretty much knew they were going to be the coolest couple to work with, and I was totally right.

Here’s a list of reasons why this wedding was awesome:

1. It was my first out-of-state wedding ever!

2. I was going to be focusing on photography, while my husband focused on videography.

3. I was so excited to have full creative control and the fact that Elena and Jarred trusted me so much was really humbling.

4. We stayed about 5 minutes from the ocean at Asbury Park boardwalk, and we were able to get a lot of really lovely footage and photos for their gallery.

5. Everyone at the wedding was so kind and excited. I immediately felt how loved the couple was with every event.

6. Elena decided to chop her hair during the reception (wait to see the photos omg)

7. The dance parties were INSANE. Talk about a pumped up dance floor.

   Now look at their photos already!

VENDORS:

Welcome Dinner Venue: The Laylow

Getting Ready Space: The Asbury Hotel

Catering/Venue: The English Manor

Photography/Videography: Juliette Zyg Picture Studio

Video Assistant/Audio Tech: Teddy Brill

Florals: Rose of Sharon Florist

Hair: Colored By Cole - Nicole Pesce

Makeup: Bridal Makeup By Kat

Bride's Dress: Serendipity Bridal Collections

DJ: Elite Entertainment

The night Before

Elena and Jarred wanted to have a chill evening with friends and family the day before the wedding - they chose to have it at a speakeasy in Asbury Park. When Teddy and I walked in, we had to ask for the password to get in, and the vibes were immaculate.

Elena and Jarred were able to sneak away for about 10 minutes to get some pre-wedding day photos, in addition to some group photos they weren’t sure they would have time for the next day.

The Wedding Day

About 5 minutes from the ocean, Elena and Jarred prepped for their wedding day! In the morning, Teddy and I decided to head to the Asbury Park boardwalk and get some footage and photos of the ocean to put into their final video and gallery.

After, we met Elena in her room and the day started full speed ahead.

When Teddy and I arrived at the The English Manor, everything was coming together perfectly. Having a tour of the manor the day before, we had a good idea on where we can do the first looks Elena and Jarred without guests seeing them, as well as where we can do portraits.

Elena and Jarred wanted to do their first look and vows in the garden.

I (not surprisingly) sobbed the entire time.

Elena decided to surprise Jarred but cutting her hair halfway through the reception, right before the cake cutting.

Needless to say Jarred loved her new look (as we all did)

Now watch their photos come to life in their wedding film!

ABOUT JULIETTE

Based in Upstate New York, I specialize in weddings, lifestyle and brand photo + video far and wide.

My interest in documenting love stories began when I was a teenager, but photography has been in my life since I was about 8-years-old (my pet chickens were lovely models back then).

My favorite part of being at a wedding is documenting real emotions and approaching a day as a professional fly-on-the-wall. My goal is to always make sure you are comfortable, excited and living in the present.

When I’m not editing or at a wedding, I’m probably watching Parks and Rec, making pizza or hanging out with my husband.