Vibrant Summer Wedding at Avenue Long Branch

We celebrated Katie and Kevin’s Wedding at Avenue Long Branch this past August surrounded by all of their closest friends and family. It was a day filled with love, laughter, and many thoughtful details that made their wedding day so special!

I first met Katie and Kevin this past spring when I captured their Hoboken Waterfront Proposal! When Katie reached out to ask if I could photograph their wedding, I was so excited!

Katie and Kevin met in college at Monmouth University. During their engagement session at Monmouth University, Katie shared that when she met Kevin she immediately knew that they would get married. 7 years later and here we are! Naturally, it made perfect sense for them to return to Long Branch, NJ, to share their vows, and what better place than Avenue!

Getting Ready

When I arrived to start capturing their big day, Katie was nearly finished with her hair and makeup. The weather was perfect, with just the right amount of shade on the balcony, which made it an ideal spot to photograph the details. I had brought along some tiny disco balls I found on Amazon, which added a fun and unique sparkle to the detail shots—something I just loved!

Before Katie got into her dress, she and her bridesmaids popped some champagne to commence the day! I love a champagne toast! It’s a fun way to start the wedding day and get cute pajama photos! I absolutely loved Katie’s robe! It was designed and repurposed from the train of her mom’s wedding gown by Brielle’s Bridal Boutique.

Katie’s maid of honor, Francesca, was so sweet and ran with my idea to have her hold a giant full-length mirror as Katie played with her hair. It was a silly idea that turned into a really sweet moment.

Avenue Long Branch

After wrapping up portraits, we made our way to Avenue Long Branch, where Katie and Kevin greeted their guests and enjoyed a sunset cocktail hour. They chose to host cocktail hour before the ceremony, giving them the chance to say hi to everyone before officially saying “I do.” As dusk settled in, the ceremony began, creating a beautifully intimate atmosphere.

Once the ceremony concluded, it was time to celebrate! The reception was a blast, with hanging disco balls glimmering and the energy on the dance floor electric. One of the highlights of the night was when Katie and Kevin cut their cake to Sexy Red and passed out “Sexy Wed” custom hats. Just when we thought the evening couldn’t get any more magical, fireworks lit up the sky next door— the perfect grand finale to Katie and Kevin’s unforgettable wedding day!

Katie and Kevin, thank you for letting me be a part of your incredible journey from your proposal in Hoboken, and engagement photos at Monmouth University, to your wedding day in Long Branch! It was an honor to capture the love and joy that you share, and I am so grateful to have been a part of such special moments in your lives!

Photography: Maggie DiVirgilio Photography
Venue: Avenue Long Branch
Day-of-Coordinator: Details Made Simple
Florals: Coco Buds
Cocktail Hour Dress & Getting Ready Robe: Restyled by Brielle’s Bridal
Wedding Dress: Reformation
Groom’s Tux: The Tux Guys
Cake: Chocolate Carousel
Makeup: MakeupbyGabD
Hair: Prostyled Bride
Entertainment: Elite Sound Entertainment