Some love stories unfold slowly. Others have been quietly happening all along. Jeanne Marie and Jessica’s journey is the kind that grows in shared moments, in steady presence, leading them to their perfect wedding at Sea Cliff Manor.
They met while working together in a nursing home. Friends first. Best friends before anything else. They spent nearly every moment side by side without realizing they were already building a life together. Ten years later, they would look back and see the truth clearly. The person they were meant to be with had been right there all along.
The Proposal
Jess proposed at their favorite spot on the docks at sunset. The light was soft, the water calm, and the mood felt familiar in the way only shared history can feel. In true Jess fashion, she led with her sarcastic humor, pretending to break up before dropping to one knee. Laughter turned to tears in seconds. She told Jeanne Marie she could not imagine her life without her. And just like that, the next chapter began.
The Wedding at Sea Cliff Manor
They chose Sea Cliff Manor for its timeless charm and the way it immediately felt like home. A historic Victorian estate perched above the water, it offered elegance without pretense and warmth without effort. From their very first visit, the staff treated them like family. The owner spent two full hours answering their questions, listening to their story, and making them feel truly seen. It was never about being another date on the calendar. It was about creating something meaningful.
The day unfolded exactly as they had hoped. Intimate. Heartfelt. Honest.
Their favorite moment came during their first look. Seeing each other for the first time, taking in every detail of their outfits, sharing that quiet, emotional pause before the day truly began. Just the two of them, grounded in everything they had already built.
And then, the ceremony. Personal, emotional, and filled with intention. The moment they officially became one.
The Nerves and the Joy
Like so many couples, they carried a few nerves into the day. They worried about whether they would love each other’s outfits as much as they imagined. They were also nervous about their choreographed first dance, which they had practiced endlessly. In the end, it all melted away. The dance felt effortless. The smiles never left their faces. Those moments became memories they will hold forever.
Their Advice
Live in the moment. Do not let the small stresses steal your focus. Everything comes together. The day moves faster than you expect, so take it all in. Every laugh, every tear, and every second. Just enjoy it.
The Honeymoon and What Comes Next
They celebrated their marriage on the Amalfi Coast in Italy. It was nothing short of magical. They explored the coastal towns of Amalfi, Capri, and Positano. There was limoncello, gelato, sun, salt air, and the kind of slow romance that only Italy can give. It was the perfect way to breathe and begin their life as wives.
Now, they look forward to what comes next. Growing together. Chasing adventure. Building a future shaped by both the quiet days and the milestone moments. They are not rushing the story. They are living it.
Jeanne Marie and Jessica’s wedding day was not about spectacle. It was about truth, commitment, and a love that chose to grow steadily for ten years before stepping into forever.
And that is the kind of love that lasts.
We Would Love to be Your Wedding Photographer
It would be an honor to become a part of your wedding team. We create that timeless keepsake of your big day you’ll love forever. Myself and my team of wedding photographers at videographers at Lauren Ashley Studios will go above and beyond to capture the atmosphere of your special occasion, and share it with passion and authenticity.
