618 Park Ave Freehold NJ Wedding Photographer & Videographer
Erin & Mikey at 618 in Freehold, NJWhen a family comes back to us for another wedding, it is the best compliment we can receive. This couple was referred by the bride's sister, whose wedding we photographed at The Palace at Somerset Park, and they trusted MC Productions again to photograph and film their wedding at 618 Park Ave in Freehold, NJ. As a Freehold NJ wedding photographer and videographer, we covered the whole day, from getting ready to the last dance, and the family had nothing but compliments from the first moment to the last. Everyone enjoyed every part of the day, and the celebration was so joyful that nobody needed to be asked to calm down or leave the reception.
Getting Ready Before the Wedding at 618 in Freehold
The day started in Freehold with calm, candid getting-ready moments. We photographed the invitation and rings, the vows book, the gown and its tiny buttons, the veil going on and the last look in the mirror. Our wedding photography and videography style stays relaxed and unobtrusive, so the bride, the groom and their families could simply enjoy the morning while we captured it.
First Look and Couple Portraits at 618 Park Ave
The first look happened inside 618, in front of the brick wall and the glowing floral installation. The groom stood with his eyes closed, the bride tapped his shoulder, and his reaction was everything. After that we made portraits at the floral arch and on the staircase under the big crystal chandelier beside the 618 sign, one of the best photo spots in the venue.
A Wedding Ceremony Under the Florals at 618 Park Ave
The ceremony took place in the main room at 618, with warm chandeliers overhead, brick walls and tall windows. The groom walked in with his mother, the flower girl scattered petals, and the bride came down the aisle on her father's arm. Even with rain outside, the room felt bright and romantic, and we filmed and photographed every vow, the first kiss and the happy walk back up the aisle.
Family Portraits and the Flower Girl
Right after the ceremony we gathered the family and made portraits against the white flower wall. These photos are quick, organized and relaxed, which is how family formals should be, so everyone can get back to the cocktail hour.
Cocktail Hour, Toasts and Dancing at 618 Restaurant
The reception at 618 was full of energy. Guests enjoyed a beautiful grazing table during cocktail hour, then the couple made a grand entrance, shared their first dance and danced with their parents. We captured a heartfelt toast from the maid of honor, the cake cutting beside the wine barrel, and a dance floor that stayed full all night. The warm string lights and the party lighting made for photos and video with so much personality.
Photographing and Filming a Wedding at 618 in Freehold, NJ
618 is a restaurant, banquet hall and wedding venue in Freehold, NJ with brick walls, dark wood, chandeliers and warm lighting. That mood is beautiful, but it asks for careful lighting so skin tones stay natural and the details still show. As a photographer and videographer who has worked with many New Jersey venues, we plan the first look, family portraits and staircase portraits around the light and the flow of the day, so the couple never feels rushed.
Planning your own day at 618? Visit the venue's official site at 618nj.com to learn about its spaces, then browse more of our New Jersey wedding photography and videography and our wedding portfolio to see how we tell the story of the whole day.
Planning a Wedding at 618 Park Ave in Freehold?
We would love to photograph and film your wedding at 618 or anywhere in New Jersey. Whether it is a first look, a candid cocktail hour or a packed dance floor, we capture it all with a relaxed approach.
Tell us your date and venue and we will check availability and walk you through the options.