March Wedding at The Bradford Estate | Samantha and Nick

A March Wedding at The Bradford Estate is the perfect way to welcome spring, and Samantha and Nick’s day was the definition of classic, elegant, and personal. Their celebration began with a traditional ceremony at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Moorestown, NJ, followed by a beautifully styled reception at The Bradford Estate. A soft palette of dusty blue, rosette pink, and agave green set the tone for a romantic spring atmosphere, while meaningful details – like the sweetest mallard ducks on their cake (a nod to the only witnesses at their proposal!) made the day uniquely theirs. From siblings standing proudly as part of the wedding party to a hand crocheted shawl made with love by the mother of the bride, every moment reflected the importance of family and the intentional beauty woven throughout their day.

Samantha and Nick met at Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, Missouri in 2017 during Nick’s Sophomore year and Samantha’s Junior year. They connected over a dating app and quickly scheduled a coffee meet-up on campus. Their first date was a sushi dinner date!

Engaged on 03/29/2025, the proposal: For Christmas, Nick bought Samantha an adventure scratch off box. The very first scratch-off random date was a hike at South Mountain Reservation. They hiked to the top of the mountain and found a waterfall. While sitting together, watching the water, two mallard ducks flew in and swam up to them. Nick proposed at the top of a waterfall. The ducks were their only witness!

When Samantha and Nick weren’t planning their March wedding at the Bradford Estate, they love to go for walks and hikes and have recently gotten into camping. At home, they like to play board games, watch movies, cook and try new recipes. And they love to dote over their two beloved kitties, Cheddar and Brie.

They were most looking forward to spending time with family and friends that they haven’t seen in a long time. Samantha’s family is flying in from Chicago and they have friends and family flying in from across the country and across the globe to be there for their special day. Their advice to couples currently planning their weddings is to plan a wedding within your means, and don’t let the stress overwhelm you. Focus on what will really make you and your fiancé happy, and don’t let others opinions take over!

Now married, they look forward to starting a family and they hope to travel and see several countries in the future. They are planning a Sicilan honeymoon later this year! Thank you to Samantha and Nick for choosing me to photograph your March Wedding at The Bradford Estate!

Contributing Vendors:

Photography: Susan Hennessey Photography

Church: Our Lady of Good Counsel Church – Moorestown, NJ

Venue: The Bradford Estate

Bride’s Dress: Couture Bridal Outlet (Illinois)

Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie – dusty blue, rosette, and agave, in the pattern of Floral Burnout

Wedding bands: Blue Nile

Veil: Dareth Colburn

Tuxedos: Rochester Formal Wear

Invitations: The Knot

Hair & Makeup: Aadore Beauty

Florist: Torresdale Flower Shop

Cake: Palermo Custom Cakes

Videographer: Sea Isle Films

DJ: DJs Available Sound & Light

Transportation: Limo Today