Princeton Marriott at Forrestal Wedding Photos

Feb 19

Filed in : Weddings

Lauren & Alex :: Princeton Marriott at Forrestal Wedding Photos

Focus on the brides Mikella Bridal gown, her engagement ring holding her bridal bouquet during her Princeton Marriott at Forrestal Wedding Photos

Something that is very near and dear to my heart (besides fur babies) is the military; in fact, many of my family members are, or have been, in various branches of the military. So, when I met Lauren and Alex, and incredible military couple, I knew their big day would be classic and full of emotion. Their Princeton Marriott at Forrestal wedding did not disappoint!

Lauren and Alex’s big day was just the right amount of fall foliage, coupled with classic wedding colors, and topped off with great weather! This military couple even added in some personal touches that warmed my heart. Be sure to check out the photo of what Lauren hid in the layers of her gown, and of course, they had someone near and dear to them and their careers officiate.

The venue for Lauren and Alex’s big day, the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, was an excellent choice. From the outdoor ceremony site, to the hospitality extended by the entire staff, to some picturesque locations throughout the property, the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal is always a great wedding venue.

Thank you Lauren, Alex, your families and friends for allowing me to be a part of such an important day in your lives! I am grateful for you both, your service to our country, and that I was able to document your wedding day for you!

Vendors

Venue: Princeton Marriott at Forrestal // Cake: Cramer’s Bakery // Band: Cherry Crush Band // Floral Design: Petal Pushers // Wedding Gown Atelier: Bridal Suite Boutique // Wedding Gown: Mikaella // Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka // Stationery: Minted // Hair & Make-up: Hello Beautiful Weddings // Bridesmaids: Bill Levkoff // Groom & Groomsmen: Men’s Wearhouse //

Wedding details: the wedding invitation in gold and cream displayed with the bridal bouquet of blush, burgundy and blue florals

Close up of the round diamond solitaire engagement ring and all wedding rings, both his and her diamond bands

Wedding details: the custom vow books for the bride and groom with their rings laid out on the bridal veil

Close up of the brides Badgley Mischka crystal shoes

Full length photo of the Mikaella Bridal gown on display

A tribute to the brides military family sewn into her wedding gown

How did you and your fiancé meet?

Alex and I met in the spring of 2014 through work. At the time, I was stationed at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Alex was stationed at Barksdale AFB in Shreveport, Louisiana.

I worked in the B-52 System Program Office and I was an engineer and Alex worked as a test director in a test unit at Barksdale. We were responsible for developing, and testing a modification on the B-52 platform. We spent a few months working on the program virtually and then later that summer, I went to Barksdale AFB to install and test the modification with Alex. During the summer in Shreveport, Louisiana, it is HOT and HUMID and when you are out on an airplane runway in an aircraft that does not have central air conditioning it is even hotter! I was a hot and sweaty mess crawling around this massive bomber aircraft while Alex waited for the installation to be completed. Once I installed the new device Alex took over to begin testing. I distinctly remember sitting on the floor of this old aircraft and thinking “this guy is pretty nerdy but super cute but I am sure he has some amazing girlfriend that he is about to propose too”. While I was at Barksdale, our interaction was strictly professional and work related, it was not until after I left did I decide to Facebook stalk him and friend him.

Slowly our interactions through work became a little more friendly and while he was visiting Tinker in the fall we went on our first unofficial date–I did not realize when he asked me to grab dinner after-work, that he meant a real date! After our unofficial date which was at my favorite pizza place in OKC, we continued our friendly chats outside of work and eventually about 2 months later, he asked me to meet him in Dallas for a weekend (Dallas is the half way point between OKC and Shreveport). The rest is history after our real date night in Dallas!!

The grooms details of shoes, suspenders, watch, bowtie on display

The bride in a pink oxford shirt with her bridal party in white oxford shirts

Full length photo of the bride being helped into her Mikaella Bridal gown by her maid of honor

Black and white photo of the bride putting in her earrings

Black and white candid photo of the maid of honor helping to place the brides veil on her head

Black and white candid of the groom checking out his tuxedo before putting it on

Black and white candid photo of the groom putting in his cuff links

The brides father beams as he sees her for the first time

Black and white candid photo of the bride during prep, hair by Hello Beautiful Weddings

The bride shares a hug with her father after he saw her for the first time in her gown

Black and white full length photo of the bride from behind, gazing out a window. Gown by Mikaella Bridal

A 3/4 shot of the bride, her Mikella Bridal gown details in view, along with her bridal bouquet of greens, blush, burgundy and blue florals by Petal Pushers

Black and white side portrait of the bride as she walks towards her groom for their first look

The first look outdoors as the bride is walking up behind her groom

The bride taps her groom on his shoulder during the first look

The groom sees his bride for the first time during their first look, beaming at her while reaching for her hand

The groom sees his bride for the first time during their first look, foreheads together, hands holding

Close up of the groom kissing his bride on her temple, her bouquet of greens, blush and burgundy florals with bits of blue in view

Princeton Marriott at Forrestal Wedding Photos

The bride and groom enjoying a tender moment in one anothers arms during portraits outside

A close up, from above, of the groom kissing his brides temple while she looks down. Her bouquet by Petal Pushers in full view

The bride and groom hold hands while walking away from the camera amongst fall foliage in Princeton

The bride and groom share a kiss during portraits

The bride and groom sharing a smile while holding hands during portraits

Portrait of the bride and groom sitting on a wooden bench in the fall foliage

A fun portrait of the bride in Mikella Bridal looking back at the camera as she walks behinds her bridal party outdoors during portraits

The bride in a gown by Mikella Bridal in a fun photo with her bridal party in black gowns by Bill Levkoff, florals by Petal Pushers

The bride in a gown by Mikella Bridal in a fun, full length photo with her bridal party in black gowns by Bill Levkoff, florals by Petal Pushers, outdoors at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal

The groom and his groomsmen in black tuxedos by Men's Wearhouse

The entire wedding party portrait outdoors at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal

Wide angle of the outdoor ceremony space at Princeton Marriott at Forrestal wedding

Close up of the mixed greens with blush floral decor by Petal Pushers on the gazebo for the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal wedding ceremony

The groom and his best man watch as the bride walks down the aisle

The bride being walked down the aisle by her father

Wide angle photo of the bride and groom during their Princeton Marriott at Forrestal wedding ceremony

The bride and groom during their Princeton Marriott at Forrestal wedding ceremony

Close up of the bride and groom holding hands during the wedding vows

Black and white candid photo of the groom during the wedding vows

What did you look forward to most on your wedding day?

Alex and I planned to write our own vows; writing our own vows is important to us because as a dual military couple we know we will face unique moments during our marriage that the average couple may never understand or know.