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✨alter-ego: @kateopalcreative
✨also: @silentbookclub_moco_nj @silentbookclub

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A year ago today I got to marry my best friend. We’ve been having a ball for almost 12 years now and it’s just that much sweeter being married. I love this life we’ve made for ourselves and I’d like to hang out with you for my whole life 😌 Here’s to forever and after that too @mikexskamato ♥️ still so excited to call you my husband!!!

Also should out to @opalandjayephoto for all these beautiful photos and @conroycatering for a venue I’ll be thinking about for the rest of my days 😌♥️
Here’s a list of our vendors that made our day sooo perfect!
Venue: Knowlton Mansion
Dress: @justinalexander / @castlecouturebridal
Hair: @hairbymollymac
Makeup: @jess.kardos
Florals: @gardenofcyn.florist
DJ: @theotherweddingdj
Puppy sitter: @pupsplusoneweddingconcierge

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Thank you @opalandjayephoto @kateopalcreative for making me look so rad and for having me be part of this campaign against censorship for @silentbookclub
#imwiththebanned #bannedbooksweek #bannedbooks #fuckcensorship #readingispunkrock

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POV: you hired a day-of coordinator who does, in fact, do the most.

The most perfect and FUN day for N&P!

I take your wedding seriously. Myself? Not so much.

Because being your wedding coordinator means being organized, proactive, and occasionally a little unhinged about making sure your day is everything you envisioned.

Photo/video credit @opalandjayephoto

#NJWeddingCoordinator #DayOfCoordinator #WeddingCoordinator

NJ WEDDING COORDINATOR | NEW JERSEY WEDDING PLANNER | DAY-OF WEDDING COORDINATOR | WEDDING MANAGEMENT | MONMOUTH COUNTY WEDDING COORDINATOR | JERSEY SHORE WEDDING COORDINATOR | NEW JERSEY WEDDINGS | MONMOUTH COUNTY WEDDINGS | NJ WEDDING PLANNER | WEDDING COORDINATOR NJ

#NJWeddingCoordinator #NJWeddingPlanner NewJerseyWedding NewJerseyWeddings

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Well. The Fun is all over!

Just kidding, but my time in Jersey has come to an end. I want to extend a special thanks to those who made my final summer and the last few years a blast. I am a better person because of all of you.

Can’t wait to see what I learn in Kentucky!

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Bride: Allison 🤍
Makeup: @kellymcg_makeup
Hair: @stay.gorjess @thesummereditstudio
Venue: @oysterpointevent
Photo: @opalandjayephoto
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#njmua #njmakeupartist #njwedding #njweddingmakeup #naturalmakeup

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Love and Girlhood will never worry about State Lines. ♥️

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Well, now you know why I've been quiet on here the last month or so!

I got married to my best friend of 9 years on 9.5.2026 at Waterloo Village Historic State Park. It was an incredible day spent with family and friends, and man do I wish we could relive the whole thing all over again!

We had incredible weather all weekend, the ceremony was more beautiful than I could have imagined, the speeches were so meaningful, the band was freakin' electric, and the afterparty campfire was ~lit~

Mark and I owe the magic of the day to the support system around us that made this all possible, specifically both my parents and his, my sister, our wedding party, and the incredible vendors we found through this process.

✨If you are looking for a venue, florist, hair & makeup, band, or photographer for an upcoming event, please take note of the incredible team below:

💍: @waterloovillageweddings -- Our wedding planner/day-of coordinator, Nic, and his staff were nothing short of impeccable. They completely took the stress from the day, and the whole staff absolutely crushed it. Not to mention the beautiful, intentional spaces they've curated on site!

🌻: @savvybouquets -- I mean, have you seen those flowers?? Julie understood my vision, and then amplified it past my wildest dreams. Thank you, my friend!

💅💋: @kathleenbenjaminhmu -- These ladies made me look so beautiful but feel like "me" 💚. And my girls too!

🎸🎤: @silverarrowband -- Simply the best wedding band we've ever seen. They jammed and mixed and just absolutely ROCKED. We feel so lucky to have had such an amazing private concert!

📸: @opalandjayephoto -- Kate and her team were so professional and FUN. Kate had a clear creative vision and gave our large wedding party decisive, confident direction, while also being wonderful with the kids. She cracked jokes to capture authentic, unposed moments, and you can just tell that her team each truly love what they do. She was so genuine and made us all SO comfortable. She even told me how much fun she'd had out on the dance floor with us! But I mean... who didn't!! 😉

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Girl just wanna have fun🎶
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#brookesbrides #njbride #njwedding #njweddingcoordinator #dayofcoordinator

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Arts & Culture are the lifeblood of Asbury Park. And I believe these historic buildings on the Asbury Park Boardwalk are crucial to our future here in our City by the Sea. Today is one step in that direction.
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Many congratulations to the people who have had the vision to see through the noise and stay the course to ensure that Arts & Culture have a future in Asbury Park.
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As someone who loves this City and all of its history—good and bad—I believe this will begin a new chapter in our unique story.
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Thank you to the @newjerseyeda for seeing the vision for the future of Convention Hall and the Paramount Theater. Thank you to the Mayor John Moor and the Council for prioritizing the best interests of our City, and to Gary Mattola for his vision of Asbury Park becoming a place where Art, Music, and History live.
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Here’s to the next chapter. ❤️ A win for Arts & Culture and Asbury Park

Picture by @opalandjayephoto and @accidentallywesanderson

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Join us as we welcome author Courtney Psak to Thunder Road Books in celebration of The Hostess!
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Thursday August 20th 6pm Thunder Road Books
$20.25 includes NJ sales tax + signed book.
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Visit thunderroadbooks.com/events for more info.
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Courtney Psak graduated with a degree in Communications and Journalism with a master’s degree in Publishing.
She currently lives in Palm Beach, Florida with her husband and two sons. She is a member of the Crime Writers’ Association, International Thriller Writers, Sisters in Crime and the Mystery Writers of America.

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This one felt like a permanent state of golden hour. 🌅 From the first look to the last dance, every little detail came together exactly how we dreamed it up. Swipe through for all the coastal romance. ⁠

Photo: @opalandjayephoto
Venue: @theasburyhotel
Planner+Florist: @thelocallook_
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#njweddingplanner #jerseyshorewedding #njbride #realwedding #weddinginspo

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