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Pops of Hot Pink Completed This Elegant Wedding at The Shore

Posted on January 23, 2025 by New Jersey Bride

Kyle and Kate wed on August 24, 2024 at The Mill Lakeside Manor.

Their Story

Kyle and Kate first met in middle school.

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“We then rekindled the spark going into junior year of high school and we were inseparable ever since,” says Kate.

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The Proposal

“The proposal was everything I could have dreamed of being in one of our favorite places, Sea Girt, with family,” says Kate.

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“My mom claimed her friend saw a whale at the beach so Kyle and I walked down to look in the rain.”

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“As we approached the beach, there were flowers and candles in the gazebo and that is when Kyle got down on his knee and after many sweet words asked me to marry him.”

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Choosing the Venue

“The Mill Lakeside Manor checked all of our boxes in the area that means the most to us,” says Kate.

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The couple opted for an elegant and classic aesthetic on their big day.

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Favorite Moment

“Seeing Kyle’s face when I walked down the aisle,” says Kate. “Sharing our vows in front of our family and friends was also one of my favorite moments of the day.”

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“Plus, dancing the night away, we were so glad the dance floor was occupied at all times!”

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“My favorite moment was seeing Kate for the first time in her wedding dress,” says Kyle. “It’s something you think about your whole life, but nothing can prepare you for the emotion.”

Advice for Other Couples

“Do your research and have fun,” says Kate. “The busy periods come in waves so enjoy the downtime when you can!”

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Honeymoon

The newlyweds celebrated their marriage in Hawaii.

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the details

Reception Location

The Mill Lakeside Manor

Photographer

Bri Johnson Weddings @brijohnsonweddings

Bride’s Gown

Anne Barge @annebarge, Christian Louboutin @louboutinworld

Hair

Makemeupeva @makemeupeva_diana, White Opal Hair @whiteopalwedding

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