Shelby + John are married! Black Bear Country Club Wedding - Bergen County Wedding Photographer {Kristen Maus Photography}

Shelby and John definitely didn't start their love story the traditional way.  They welcomed to the world their beautiful baby girl and made her the priority while putting their wedding on the back burner.  Being a fellow mom, I feel like mom brides are a different breed.  They do hair, they breastfeed, they brush teeth, give medicine, and take care of meals, all while you know, planning a wedding and putting everyone else before their needs.  I've had quite a few mom brides (is that even a thing? Mom brides?) and Shelby stands up with the rest.  There's just something different about weddings where kids come before the hoopla. The priorities are different, the ceremonies don't just involve two people, and theres just that much more love to go around.  John and Shelby's fall wedding included all of this and more.  We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful November day and John and Shelby's purple color scheme complimented it perfectly.  We had a super sweet first look at Minerals Resort, followed by portraits and the rest of the eventful evening at Black Bear Country Club.  Thank you to Shelby + John for having Jess and I celebrate their day with us! And congratulations on adding another addition to the clan this year!

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