Kate and Matt’s wedding day at Crystal Point Yacht Club in Point Pleasant, NJ was everything they envisioned. Their day was elegant, timeless, and touched with the soft, coastal charm of the Jersey shoreline. Early September brought the kind of golden light photographers dream of, and their entire celebration felt effortless from beginning to end.

The Beginning of Kate & Matt

What made photographing their Crystal Point Yacht Club wedding day even sweeter was knowing how their story began. Although they both went to Penn State, they didn’t cross paths until years later when mutual friends brought them together during a night out in Hoboken. One introduction turned into a conversation, then into years of laughter, adventure, and a love that felt meant to be. As Kate puts it, “the rest is history.”

A Proposal in Santorini

Their engagement story is one straight out of a travel postcard. During a group trip to Greece where they visited Mykonos, Paros, and finally Santorini, Matt proposed overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The sun setting over whitewashed cliffs, the sea stretching endlessly behind them. That moment in Santorini set the tone for the wedding they dreamed of: classic, romantic, and infused with natural beauty.

A Wedding Day Filled With Coastal Romance

Crystal Point Yacht Club was the perfect setting for Kate and Matt. The venue’s panoramic waterfront views brought in that subtle beachy feel Kate wanted, while the ballroom offered an elegant backdrop for their celebration. From the getting-ready moments to their portraits along the marina, everything about their day felt genuine and full of heart. Kate and Matt have a calm, joyful energy together that makes photographing them feel natural and unposed.

Celebrating the Start of Forever

Kate and Matt’s September wedding was a reminder of why I love what I do…beautiful light, meaningful details, and two people who simply feel like home to one another. Being part of their day was truly an honor! If you’re planning your own wedding in New Jersey and are dreaming of natural, romantic photography that captures your day just as it felt, I’d love to connect with you. Reach out to begin planning your photography experience.

Kate & Matt’s Crystal Point Yacht Club Wedding Vendors

• Photo: Catarina Olivia Photography
• Video: Creative Vision Media
• Hair: _hairbyjanet_
• Makeup: Make Me Up Eva
• Floral: Plant Design Events
• DJ: Mystical Entertainment
• Wedding Dress: Ivory and Veil