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Nik Morina 10/7/25 Nik Morina 10/7/25

Gabby & Brian | Romantic Fall Wedding at The Ivy at Ellis Preserve

A romantic fall wedding at The Ivy at Ellis Preserve, full of personal vows, colorful details, and effortless joy.

Nik Morina 10/6/25 Nik Morina 10/6/25

Sarah & Will | Fall Wedding at FoxBarn at Twenty9

A timeless fall wedding with heirloom details, a full Catholic ceremony at St. Joseph Church in Downingtown, and a lively reception at FoxBarn at Twenty9, complete with espresso martinis and golden hour portraits.

Nik Morina 10/3/25 Nik Morina 10/3/25

Jesse & Anthony’s Intimate Glenmoore Backyard Wedding with Limoncello Reception

An intimate fall wedding at home in Glenmoore, PA—Jesse and Anthony celebrated with a first look, a sweet backyard ceremony, and dinner at Limoncello in West Chester.

Nik Morina 10/3/25 Nik Morina 10/3/25

Emily & Brian | Romantic Garden Wedding at Graeme Park, PA

Emily & Brian’s wedding at Graeme Park was an elegant garden celebration with heartfelt moments, a first look by the pond, and a timeless reception.

Nik Morina 9/24/25 Nik Morina 9/24/25

Donny & Shira | Colorful, Cultural Wedding at The Asbury Hotel, NJ

A wedding filled with bold traditions, beachside portraits, and heartfelt rituals—Donny & Shira’s day at The Asbury Hotel was unforgettable.

Nik Morina 9/24/25 Nik Morina 9/24/25

Tori & Facundo | Laurel Springs Farm Wedding in Sterling, MA

Tori & Facundo’s Laurel Springs Farm wedding in Sterling, MA was a heart-filled, DIY dream, complete with dogs, a surprise bouquet, and a champagne tower.

Nik Morina 9/11/25 Nik Morina 9/11/25

Cindy & Braden | Wedding at Valley Green Inn — on Film

Cindy & Braden’s wedding felt like a love letter to the quiet moments that make a relationship real. Set against the peaceful trails of Valley Green Inn, their celebration was intimate, emotional, and full of laughter that echoed through the trees.

Shot entirely on film, this gallery captures the softness, warmth, and nostalgia that mirrors their story—a love built on lazy Sundays, guitar strums, and six years of growing together. Every frame feels like a page from a vintage romance.