Hilary and Tomas wanted photos with the Navesink River as a backdrop, so they arranged to take pictures in a neighbor's front yard. "We also wanted to take pictures close to the house," says the bride. "We didn't want to miss the party!"
Bride: Hilary Heinle
Groom: Tomas Gomez
Location: Red Bank, NJ
Theme: Seaside wedding
The bride carried a bouquet of Akito roses, Siberia lilies, white stock and Queen Anne's Lace. Her Alfred Sung wedding gown, embroidered with rhinestones and a lily motif, was purchased at the Barefoot Bride in New Haven.
Bride: Hilary Heinle
Groom: Tomas Gomez
Location: Red Bank, NJ
Theme: Seaside wedding
The Roman Catholic ceremony took place at the Heinle family's St. James Church in Red Bank. The elegant, ornate space needed little floral embellishment and perfectly fit all 240 guests.
Bride: Hilary Heinle
Groom: Tomas Gomez
Location: Red Bank, NJ
Theme: Seaside wedding
Designed by Deborah Stasi and Lucia Moran of D'Lu Designs, vibrant bridesmaids' bouquets of buplerum, Yellow Viking pom-poms, hot-pink dahlias, and roses were bound with lustrous yellow ribbon.
Bride: Hilary Heinle
Groom: Tomas Gomez
Location: Red Bank, NJ
Theme: Seaside wedding
Two tents, connected by a footbridge, were set up for cocktails and a buffet dinner at the bride's childhood home in Red Bank. Catering by Carmelina's Catering & Event Management; tent from Paul David Partywares.
Bride: Hilary Heinle
Groom: Tomas Gomez
Location: Red Bank, NJ
Theme: Seaside wedding
The travel-loving couple decorated a tent pole with road signs indicating their favorite destinations. Hilary's mother painted the location names onto lumber left over from recent renovations to the house.
Bride: Hilary Heinle
Groom: Tomas Gomez
Location: Red Bank, NJ
Theme: Seaside wedding
The bride's mother and aunt sewed these handsome plaid napkins, folded them fan-style, and added ribbon accents from D'Lu Designs. Lavender cloth bags held the favors—a pair of champagne flutes.
Bride: Hilary Heinle
Groom: Tomas Gomez
Location: Red Bank, NJ
Theme: Seaside wedding
Because Tomas loves sunflowers—and often brings them home for Hilary—the couple thought it would be fun to offer a cheery tower laden with cupcakes frosted with buttercream sunflower florets. Cupcakes by Marie Jackson of the Flaky Tart in Atlantic Highlands.
Bride: Hilary Heinle
Groom: Tomas Gomez
Location: Red Bank, NJ
Theme: Seaside wedding
Hilary's bridesmaids surprised her at the bridal shower with this handmade quilt. Family and friends of the couple contributed squares designed to illustrate special moments in the couple's life, as well as their hobbies and interests.
Bride: Hilary Heinle
Groom: Tomas Gomez
Location: Red Bank, NJ
Theme: Seaside wedding
