Country Elegance: Katie & Todd in Hampton, NJ

When Katie, an elementary school teacher, signed up for a one-month subscription to match.com, she didn't expect much to come from it. But then she met Todd, a government relations analyst, and they instantly hit it off. 

Country Elegance: Katie & Todd in Hampton, NJ
Photo Credit: Dana Lane Photography
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Country Elegance: Katie & Todd in Hampton, NJ
Katie's advice to other brides: "Ask for help! When in doubt, ask someone who's been through the wedding-planning process. Remember that you're not completely on your own."  
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Country Elegance: Katie & Todd in Hampton, NJ
After trying on several dresses in local salons, the bride headed into New York City with her mom, mother-in-law, and sister to visit the famed Kleinfeld Bridal. She fell in love with the first dress she tried on — a gorgeous A-line by Henry Roth.
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Country Elegance: Katie & Todd in Hampton, NJ
Biggest splurge: Photography. "Everyone told us, if you're going to splurge on something, make it your photography. After all is said and done, the photos are what you will have forever."
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Country Elegance: Katie & Todd in Hampton, NJ
The bride borrowed her mother's pearl necklace and wedding veil. She also wore her late grandmother's pearl earrings — the same earrings her sister and her aunt had worn for their respective weddings.   
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Country Elegance: Katie & Todd in Hampton, NJ
The elegant invitation by Wedding Paper Divas set the tone for the big day.  
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Country Elegance: Katie & Todd in Hampton, NJ

For her bouquet, the bride wanted something simple yet elegant. Her florist, Greens & Beans, created a gorgeous arrangement of white tulips, cream roses, and Picasso calla lilies.

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Country Elegance: Katie & Todd in Hampton, NJ

Katie's advice to other brides: "Ask for help! When in doubt, ask someone who's been through the wedding-planning process. Remember that you're not completely on your own."
 

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Country Elegance: Katie & Todd in Hampton, NJ
The groom wore a Picasso calla lily as his boutonnière, while his groomsmen wore white calla lilies.  
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