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Picture Perfect Beachfront Micro Wedding in New Jersey

Beach wedding bliss groom lifts bride in lace dress

Like so many couples over the past year, Brianna and Gregory had to adjust their wedding plans to fit with the situation at hand, but from these photos, you would never guess that this dreamy beachfront wedding was their plan B! In a world that feels so out of control, scrolling through these photos of tranquil waves and windswept greenery will add a little zen to your day and surely give you some much needed inspo for your own wedding!

Keep scrolling to see all of the beautiful photos by Anais Possamai. Rebloom Florals created all of the amazing florals for this special day. You can see all the images in the full gallery. Read on to hear more from the bride, Brianna, about how she and Gregory overcame challenges and still had the wedding of their dreams.

Wedding vows with starfish and necklace on lace doily

Wedding rings and cascading bouquet on wooden surface

Blonde bride half updo hairstyle with jeweled headband Bride admires her lace wedding dress at home window

Blonde bride in lace wedding dress looks back smiling

Bridesmaids toasting with personalized champagne flutes

Bride holding a bouquet in lace wedding gown outdoors Bride holding a leafy green and white wedding bouquet

Bride in lace wedding dress with bouquet on boardwalk

Bride and bridesmaids in olive dresses at beach wedding

Groom in a teal suit poses barefoot on a sandy beach

Groom and groomsmen in suits on the beach walk forward

Bride is lifted by her groom at their beach wedding Beach wedding with groom carrying bride in lacy gown

Happy bride and groom embrace on a sandy beach wedding day

Barefoot newlyweds joyfully stroll along a sandy beach

A MEANINGFUL DAY

Beach wedding ceremony setup with lighthouse backdrop

I knew from the very beginning that I wanted everything about our day to be intentional and truly mean something to us. A few of our favorite things are the ocean, being anywhere on the water, our pup Kailo, good drinks, and food!

Rustic driftwood wedding sign in a lush green forest

Rustic wedding archway with floral arrangement by lighthouse Bri and Gregs wedding welcome sign on a rustic wooden easel

Woven basket of greenery decor at outdoor wedding venue

When looking for vendors, I wanted to make sure that each person got along well with us as a couple, had the same values as us, and had the same vision for our day. At first, our plans were a bit bigger. We planned to have about 150 people at a waterfront venue in Beach Haven, NJ. When COVID started, we realized that a large wedding wasn't an option so we shifted our special day into something more appropriate for the place the world was in.

Beach wedding ceremony with lighthouse in the background

Bride shares a kiss with her dog at outdoor wedding ceremony

Bride and groom exchanging rings at outdoor wedding

Outdoor wedding ceremony with guests on rustic benches

Bride and groom walking down aisle at beach wedding

A VERY SPECIAL LOCATION

Newlyweds walk on a beach boardwalk wedding at the shore

Greg and I met on the Island, he asked me to be his girlfriend at the lighthouse, and we got engaged a block away from his childhood beach home right in front of where we met for the first time! We were able to have a ceremony at the Barnegat Lighthouse which was so special to us. Greg grew up roaming around Barnegat Light, fishing, and boating with his dad. Then, as we were dating, Greg took me on adventures to some of those same places. So, it was amazing to be able to exchange our vows in a very special spot.

Bride and groom portrait on a sandy beach boardwalk

Beach wedding: newlywed couple sitting in the sand dunes

Terrace Tavern LBI outdoor bar with bartenders working

Elegant wedding bar menu sign with calligraphy and floral decor

THE DESIGN

Outdoor wedding reception floral arrangement and rustic decor

We wanted the design and style of the wedding to also fit our personalities. We love the colors of greenery and based most of the wedding off of that and things that complement it. We incorporated eco-friendly items like driftwood and dried flowers to compliment the larger design pieces and everything turned out amazing. The venue was beautiful, the rentals and flowers were perfect, the food was to die for, and luckily, the sun shined all day! Although we didn't have the day that we originally planned for, it turned out better than I could have imagined.

Wedding place setting with sage napkin and name card

Floral arrangement with eucalyptus leaves in a rustic basket

Bride and groom share first dance at outdoor wedding party

Newlyweds share a kiss at their decorated wedding sweetheart table

Happy bride rests her head on grooms shoulder at reception

Wedding guests listening to a speech at an outdoor reception

Elegant rustic wedding cake with floral accents and decor Bride and groom cutting cake at outdoor wedding reception

Bride and groom kissing in ocean waves on their wedding day

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