Engagement Session at Corson’s Inlet | Haley & Jay

February 20, 2024

Last Summer, I photographed Haley and Jay’s Engagement Session at Corson’s Inlet! Ocean City, NJ is special to Haley and Jay as they both grew up going there, so as soon as they were engaged they knew they wanted engagement photos there! Since they did not want a beach wedding, beach engagement photos were a great way to incorporate their favorite place.

Haley and Jay have always known of each other, but they officially met at a local bar. She went right up to him and was not shy, they hit it off and started hanging out immediately. Their first date was planned as a surprise by Jay! He took her to a drive-in movie theatre to see Grease. She says it was such a cool date and that is when she discovered Jay’s love for movies.

Haley knew Jay was the one when they spent their first New Year’s Eve together at her parent’s cabin in the Poconos. They talked all night, made homemade pizza, and really got to know one another. They had so much fun that they decided to make it a tradition to spend every NYE at the cabin!

Engaged on 1/1/23, the proposal from Haley: “Jay planned the best surprise ever! Per tradition, we planned on spending NYE at my parent’s cabin in the Poconos. I had absolutely no idea all weekend as Jay had always given me a timeline so I was not expecting him to propose. We spent the day hiking, watching football, playing card games, and enjoying wine. When it was time to countdown to New Year’s, Jay decided to film us for memories and the next thing you know he was down on one knee!”

Haley says that she loves how incredibly thoughtful Jay is. He is always putting others first and making them feel special. He also has a great sense of humor! Jay loves Haley’s kindness. She is nice to everyone she meets. She is so friendly and can adapt into any situation and make everyone feel comfortable.

Haley and Jay, both teachers are planning a classic, simple, chic wedding at Renault Winery. Their colors are champagne, black & white, and dark greenery and will take place in the Champagne Ballroom. When these two aren’t wedding planning, they love spending their weekends trying new coffee shops and spending their weeknights watching a good movie. But their favorite thing to do together is spend their summer’s traveling on a trip.

On their wedding day, Haley says she is most looking forward to seeing Jay’s reaction to her walking down the aisle! She also cannot wait to have all of their family and friends in one place to celebrate them and their love. Jays says he can’t wait to have friends and family all together to celebrate. He is excited to dance the night away with his new bride.

Once married, their dream is to continue traveling, some of the places they’d like to visit are Africa, Spain, and Iceland. Then eventually they would love to start a family. Their advice for couple’s currently planning is to get the big stuff booked and planned first and out of the way. Also, make lists! Write down everything you need to do, buy, make, etc. to stay organized.

Thank you to Haley and Jay for choosing me to photograph your engagement session at Corson’s Inlet and your July 2024 wedding at Renault Winery!