A December Chapel Wedding on Long Beach Island | Serena & Sam
Some weddings just stay with you. Serena and Sam’s December wedding on Long Beach Island was one of those days that felt so full of love, joy, and intention. From the moment I heard Serena and Sam would be getting married in a romantic little white chapel, I knew this was going to be something so special. Everything pointed back to what mattered most: faith, family, and the covenant of marriage.
A White Chapel Wedding Ceremony
Their ceremony took place in the sweetest little white chapel by the beach. Even in December, the weather was beautiful. The light was soft and gentle, and the whole day felt covered in peace. There was a quiet kind of excitement in the air, wholesome and genuine, and it only grew as their people started to fill the space.
Serena and Sam are the kind of people who love others so well, and they’re loved just as deeply in return. You could see that in every moment of their day. Their bridal party was huge, over 25 people, and the chapel was completely packed. But it wasn’t chaotic. It felt joyful and full of support. The kind of room where everyone was truly present and invested in what was happening.
Serena wore her sister’s veil and her mom’s vintage fur coat. Her dad’s eyes filled with tears the moment he saw her. It was all so heartfelt and so real.
During the ceremony, Serena and Sam didn’t take their eyes off each other. It was like the whole room melted away and it was just them, stepping into something sacred. Their first kiss felt like the beginning of something immeasurably special.
After that, the energy totally shifted in the best way. Their bridal party was hyped and the joy in the room just exploded. I remember smiling so hard behind the camera. It was loud and fun and full of love. The kind of day that reminded me exactly why I do what I do.
If you’re planning a Christ-centered wedding in New Jersey, whether you’re drawn to the beach, dreaming of a tiny chapel, or planning something intimate and full of meaning, I’d be so honored to capture it. I’m here for the real, the sacred, the joy-filled kind of love that reflects what marriage is truly about.
Venue: Spray Beach Chapel
Hair and Make-up Artist: Julia Murphy
Dress: Dress 2 Impress
Suit: The Black Tux
Stationary: Down to Earth Designs
