Spring Wedding at Running Deer Golf Club | South Jersey Spring wedding | Lori and Wes Running Deer Spring Wedding. Lori and Wes embarked on a journey of love and celebration as they tied the knot on March 9th at the enchanting Running Deer Golf Club in Pittsgrove, NJ. Nestled amidst scenic beauty, this venue […]
Fall Long Beach Island Wedding | Brant Beach Yacht Club Wedding | Maureen and Ray LBI NJ Fall Wedding. Last November marked a memorable occasion as I had the pleasure of photographing a stunning wedding in LBI, New Jersey. Maureen and Ray exchanged vows on the picturesque beach near the Brant Beach Yacht Club in […]
Reflecting on a Year of Love | A 2023 Wedding Recap | Memories by Maria Photography 2023 South Jersey Weddings. 2023 brought forth a whirlwind of beautiful romantic weddings but also presented some of the most challenging weather conditions. Each Saturday seemed to dawn with rainy clouds, testing patience and creativity in capturing the planned […]
Smithville Fall Engagement Session | Bryana and Joe’s Fall Engagement Session | Historic Smithville Village Smithville Fall Engagement Session. In October, amidst the charming ambiance of the historic village in Smithville, NJ, I had the pleasure of meeting Bryana and Joe for their engagement session. With its cobblestone streets and rustic charm, this quaint village […]
Fall Beach Wedding | ICONA Windrift Wedding | Lauren and Zach ICONA Windrift Beach Wedding. The ICONA Windrift is a beautiful venue for weddings along the South Jersey shore. Lauren and Zach’s wedding in October at the Icona Windrift in Avalon was a dream to photograph. They were married on Friday, October 13th, a lucky […]
Cape May Beach Wedding | Fall Wedding on Beach | Bryon and Wanda Fall Cape May Wedding. September graced me with the honor of capturing the heartfelt union of Bryon and Wanda amidst the picturesque beauty of Cape May’s beach, nestled near the iconic lighthouse. Despite looming threats of rain, nature blessed us, allowing their […]
Cape May Surprise Proposal | Early Morning Beach Proposal | Ryan and Lydia Beach Proposal Cape May. An early morning surprise proposal in Cape May, NJ, became a heartwarming tale that began when Ryan reached out to me in early August. Photographing his proposal to Lydia sparked excitement, enhancing their upcoming Labor Day weekend stay […]
Cape May Wedding | St. Peter’s Chapel Wedding | Lisa and Mark Summer Cape May Wedding. In June, St. Peter’s By the Sea Church in Cape May became the enchanting backdrop for the beautiful wedding of childhood sweethearts Mark and Lisa. Their journey, marked by separate paths and serendipitous reunions, led them back to each […]
Brant Beach Yacht Club Wedding | LBI Wedding | Michelle and Matt Brant Beach Summer Wedding. June 3, 2023, marked a beautiful day for Michelle and Matt as they exchanged vows on the sandy shores of Long Beach Island. Despite the less-than-ideal weather featuring 25-mile-per-hour winds, the elements added a touch of magic to their […]
Cape May New Jersey Elopement | South Jersey Wedding | Michael and Paula Cape May, NJ Elopement. Amidst the hustle and bustle of Memorial Day tourists, Cape May, a charming Victorian town on the Jersey Shore, witnessed a love story unfold. Michael and Paula chose the picturesque Queen Victoria Bed and Breakfast in downtown Cape […]