A Love That Needs No Grand Gestures

Gina & Dan at Hamilton Farm Golf Club

Friday weddings have a feeling all their own, and Gina and Dan's was no exception. On May 8th, 2026, they gathered with 95 of their closest people at Hamilton Farm Golf Club in Gladstone, New Jersey for a day that was equal parts elegant and deeply personal. Black tie dress code, a rose garden ceremony, and a couple who were clearly just so happy to finally be married.

Bridal Prep

Flat Lay & Details

The Bridal Suite at Hamilton Farm was filled with all the little things that make a wedding day feel real. Gina's dress, her shoes, her florals, her rings. The kind of details that tell the whole story before a single vow is spoken.

White strapless wedding dress hanging on a chandelier in a bright, elegant entryway with large windows.
Badgley Mischka white satin bridal heels with pearl ankle straps displayed on mosaic tile floor.
Elegant silver drop earrings featuring marquise crystal leaves and lustrous freshwater pearl drops, perfect for bridal jewelry.
Elegant wedding stationery suite with light blue borders displayed alongside white heels and accessories on mosaic tile.

Getting Ready

Gina got ready surrounded by her six bridesmaids and her Maid of Honor Samantha, and the energy in that room was everything. Hair, makeup, and a whole lot of love before the day really got started.

Bride in white robe admiring her elegant strapless wedding gown hanging on a wardrobe door.
Elegant bride in strapless white gown sitting by a bright window, with flowing dark hair and a serene smile.
Bride in white wedding dress putting on elegant ivory stiletto heels while seated on wooden floor.

Bridal Portraits

Just Gina, her dress, and the gorgeous spaces Hamilton Farm has to offer. These are the portraits she'll look back on for the rest of her life, and she was absolutely stunning.

Smiling bride in white wedding gown descending elegant staircase with white balusters and floral wallpaper backdrop.
Bride in white gown descends elegant staircase with floral wallpaper and framed art in a classic estate home.
Smiling bride in strapless white gown with wavy dark hair and drop earrings seated on ornate sofa.
Bride in a white gown and lace veil stands under a brick archway surrounded by lush greenery on a stone path.

The First Look

Gina and Dan chose to do a first look before the ceremony at the Ivy Wall, and I am so glad they did. They exchanged private vows with just the two of them and it was one of those moments that reminds me exactly why I love this job.


Hamilton Farm has so many beautiful corners to explore, and we made the most of them. The lawn, the sun room, the tall trees, the stairs, all of it. Gina and Dan were naturals in front of the camera and it showed.

Bride in white gown and veil with groom in black suit posing in lush garden with ivy-covered wall.
Bride and groom posing under ivy-covered arch, she in white ballgown with veil, he in black tuxedo with bow tie.
Bride in strapless gown holding blush bouquet smiles as groom in black tuxedo whispers in her ear outdoors.
Bride in white gown twirls as groom in black tuxedo raises her hand on a stone path surrounded by lush greenery.
Bride in white ball gown and groom in black tuxedo hold hands outside an elegant brick estate.
Bride and groom pose on stone steps outside elegant brick mansion with manicured hedges on their wedding day.
Bride in white gown poses with six bridesmaids in blush pink dresses holding white bouquets outside elegant venue.
Wedding party posing outside elegant brick mansion, bridesmaids in pink gowns and groomsmen in black tuxedos flanking bride and groom.
Groom and groomsmen in black tuxedos with bow ties posing in front of elegant white columned mansion.

The Ceremony

The Rose Garden ceremony was stunning. Gina and Dan said their vows surrounded by their people, and the whole thing felt intimate despite the size of the guest list. Samantha as MoH and Mike as Best Man stood right by their sides, along with one of the most enthusiastic wedding parties I've photographed.

Elegant outdoor wedding ceremony setup with white chairs facing a classic gazebo surrounded by manicured gardens.
Elegant outdoor wedding venue with white chairs, a pagoda gazebo, manicured lawn, and decorative fountain statues in a walled garden.
Guests seated in white folding chairs at an elegant outdoor wedding ceremony on a lush green lawn beside a historic estate.
Bride walking down outdoor aisle at elegant garden wedding ceremony with white chairs and floral arrangements.
Bride in white ballgown holds pink bouquet walking down aisle with groom in dark tuxedo at outdoor wedding ceremony.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride in white gown, groom in tuxedo, officiant, and bridesmaid in pink dress.
Elegant outdoor wedding ceremony in front of ornate black iron gazebo with floral arrangements and white chairs.
Bride and groom celebrate with raised arms at elegant outdoor wedding ceremony with floral arrangements.

Cocktail Hour

Guests headed to the Upper Lawn for cocktail hour while we pulled the wedding party together for some group shots. Thirteen people in a wedding party sounds like a lot to wrangle, but this group was game for anything and made it genuinely fun.

Bride and groom share a romantic moment at an elegant outdoor wedding reception with American flag backdrop.
Smiling bride in white strapless gown holding wine glass at outdoor wedding reception.
Smiling bride in a white strapless ball gown walks through an outdoor wedding reception on a green lawn.
View through a window of an elegant garden wedding ceremony surrounded by lush greenery and manicured hedges.

The Reception

The Clubhouse reception was exactly what you hope for at the end of a wedding day. Toasts, dancing, happy tears, more dancing. Gina and Dan were completely in their element all night long.

Elegant wedding reception table with tall silver vase centerpiece of blush roses and white hydrangeas.
Elegant wedding reception hall with round tables, white linens, floral centerpieces, and dark Chiavari chairs by large windows.
Bright wedding reception hall with tall floral centerpieces, chiavari chairs, and glowing candles.
Elegant wedding reception hall with white tablecloths, dark wood chairs, tall floral centerpieces, and large windows with natural light.
Elegant wedding centerpiece with pink roses, white lisianthus, and green hydrangeas in a bowl vase, surrounded by candles.
Elegant gold-framed wedding welcome sign on easel with floral background displaying The Garners in white script calligraphy.
View through a multi-pane window overlooking a lush green golf course with trees under a cloudy sky.
Groom raises arm in celebration as bride sits smiling during wedding reception entrance with guests applauding around them.
Joyful bride and groom celebrate their first dance, arms raised in excitement, at an elegant wedding reception.
Groom lifts bride in white gown during first dance at elegant wedding reception with live band performing.
Bride and groom share a romantic first dance kiss surrounded by cheering wedding guests in an elegant reception venue.
Bride and groom enter wedding reception as guests clap and celebrate on the dance floor.
Two hands clinking cocktail glasses with citrus garnishes at a wedding celebration, bride wearing diamond ring.
Elegant bride and groom pose outdoors, she in strapless gown, he in black tuxedo with bow tie.
Smiling bride in strapless white gown stands with groom on balcony at elegant wedding venue.

Gina and Dan, thank you for having me. Watching you two together all day was such a joy, and these photos are going to last a lifetime. Congratulations, you two.