Featured New Jersey Wedding Elopement Photographers

Planning for a small marriage ceremony in New Jersey? The best New Jersey wedding and elopement photographers are members of the Wedding Photojournalist Association. Search this site for links to award-winning, documentary-style wedding images, links to venues, and view photographers by region to find info on their rates and packages.

Page Last Updated October 15th, 2022

New Jersey Couple Posing for Silhouette Wedding Portrait Before a Union City Hall Marriage - Photo by Jenna Salvagin
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Jenna Salvagin, New York City - Metro, United States

Union City Hall, New Jersey

With the red lights and floral arrangements at the restaurant casting a romantic glow, the bride and groom pose for a passionate portrait at their wedding reception.

After years of testing their strength and endurance by making their love stretch across long distances, Dayna and Felix finally decided to take the leap into marriage by eloping at Union City Hall in New Jersey. With only their immediate family members in attendance, the couple enjoyed a wedding day that was private,...

Outdoor winter wedding image of the bride and groom on a boat dock in Hunterdon County, New Jersey - Elopement Image by Michelle Arlotta
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Michelle Arlotta, New Jersey, United States

Holland Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey

Standing at the edge of a dock that stretches into the Delaware River, Shannon holds out a hand to her new husband so that he can join her for a portrait.

While Shannon and Max postponed their lavish wedding celebrations due to the ongoing pandemic, they did not want to delay their marriage. Instead, they planned an intimate, smaller wedding ceremony at Shannon's parents' home, which is situated on the shores of the Delaware River in Holland Township, New Jersey. 

Garden vow image from an outdoor ceremony at Princeton Univ Chapel - New Jersey Campus Elopement Photo by Wenjie Han
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Wenjie Han, New York City - Metro, United States

Princeton University Chapel, New Jersey Campus

Against the backdrop of one of the most iconic buildings on campus, the bride reads her vows to the groom.

This couple found themselves far from home when they decided to begin their lives together as husband and wife. While they were both from China, the groom was studying at Princeton University in New Jersey, so they decided to hold an outdoor ceremony in front of the historic buildings on campus. It was a sweet and simple ceremony witnessed in person by a few friends and...

Indoor wedding picture from a Gables, Long Beach Island, NJ Venue Elopement Ceremony - Photo by Michelle Arlotta
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Michelle Arlotta, New Jersey, United States

The Gables, Long Beach Island, NJ Venue

Guests stand around the couple during their intimate wedding ceremony at The Gables Inn.

Courtney and Brian had an intimate winter wedding at the New Jersey shore. The Gables Inn in Beach Haven on Long Beach Island was their backdrop. A charming, historic inn with open air dining. Brian joined Courtney and her mom and daughter while they got ready at the salon and then Courtney and Brian helped each other finish getting ready back at The Gables. They took pictures on the beach and...

Outdoor wedding photo from a Backyard Elopement ceremony - Photography by Michelle Arlotta
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Michelle Arlotta, New Jersey, United States

Montclair, New Jersey Backyard

Adam winks at the live stream camera for the guests at home at the start of their intimate New Jersey backyard wedding.

Stephanie and Adam opted to get married in the backyard of their new home in Montclair, New Jersey. Adam, a nurse in the NYC ICU, had been working on the frontlines and wanted to keep his friends and family safe by postponing his and Stephanie's original plans for a larger wedding. When they originally let me know they were going to postpone, they said they still...

Wedding photo from a small Rutgers Gardens, New Brunswick, New Jersey Elopement - Photo by Michelle Arlotta
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Michelle Arlotta, New Jersey, United States

Rutgers Gardens, New Brunswick, New Jersey

Jennifer and Javier connect among the bamboo gardens at Rutgers Gardens in New Brunswick, New Jersey after their elopement ceremony.

Jennifer and Javier had plans to elope long before the current situation arose. After spending many years in an apartment that they both loved, they opted to have me capture a little bit of them getting ready knowing they would soon be moving to another state. With just four wedding guests...

A Backyard Wedding photo of a couple during their first dance in New Jersey - Image by Michelle Arlotta
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Michelle Arlotta, New Jersey, United States

Bound Brook, New Jersey, Colonial Park, Backyard

Sarah and Matt enjoy a quiet moment dancing during their backyard wedding reception.

Sarah and Matt, expecting their first baby in November, celebrated their wedding in their backyard in New Jersey with just a handful of family members. The couple started the day with a few portraits and arrived at their home to be greeted by their immediate families. The judge, Matt, officiated their ceremony in their backyard. They enjoyed food and drink, toasts and laughter, and some dancing at the...

NJ Backyard Wedding Photos from Michelle Arlotta
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Michelle Arlotta, New Jersey, United States

Hunterdon County, New Jersey Backyard Wedding

The boys enjoy themselves as they pour colored sand into a glass jar as part of the unity ceremony.

Rather than opt for an elaborate affair with an extensive guest list, Stefanie and Andrew were married in an intimate ceremony that took place in the backyard of their new home in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. In fact, it was the exact spot where Andrew had proposed to Stefanie, so the experience came full circle. On a quiet afternoon with their four boys and two witnesses, the couple...

Images from the outdoor elopement ceremony at The Gables, Beach Haven, LBI, New Jersey - Photography by Michelle Arlotta
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Michelle Arlotta, New Jersey, United States

The Gables, Beach Haven, LBI, New Jersey

A moment of prayer as the rings are presented.

Shade and Chris had an intimate wedding at the shore at the charming Gables Inn in Beach Haven, on LBI (Long Beach Island) in New Jersey. Shade and Chris dated back in high school but had broken up when he went to California. Many years later, they found their way back to one another. 

Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Michelle Arlotta, New Jersey, United States

Westfield, New Jersey

Barbara celebrates officially marrying John again.

Barbara and John were married to one another over 50 years ago, but they divorced after many years, only to remain separated for a few. They had been back together for about 20 years when they decided to officially get married again. They had an intimate wedding with their immediate family which consisted of their 5 children, 18 grandchildren (their family has grown since) and Barbara's father. The wedding took place at their daughter'...

Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Meg Brock, Philadelphia, United States

Sea Breeze, New Jersey

The bride and groom share a first kiss in front of their closest family members.

I met Michele and Nate at my neighborhood playground. They had just moved and were excited to be getting married in a few months. They were planning an intimate elopement in Sea Breeze, New Jersey, a small community where Nate’s family owns several cottages. Only their very close family and a few friends were invited to the laid-back event. They were married on a beautiful, long pier just before sunset....