Kella MacPhee Wedding Photojournalist

jenn + matt in the knot!

2012-01-31T09:42:00.000-08:00

jenn + matt's amazing hamptons wedding is featured in the spring/summer issue of new york's the knot magazine!

mary + mike on love toast!

2012-01-26T12:03:00.000-08:00

mary + mike's rustic farm wedding is featured on the fabulous love toast.. check it out!

what i do on winter break!

2012-01-22T15:16:00.001-08:00

so... it's the middle of my winter break and i decided to use that time to start a vintage etsy shop! i love hunting for funky finds and rusty gold.. items added weekly! check out bold pigeon she will make you smile!

eileen + matt on love toast!

2011-12-30T07:34:00.001-08:00

eileen & matt's amazing backyard celebration is featured on love toast's fabulous blog! yippee!

nicki + alex and bailey too!

2011-12-12T20:33:00.000-08:00

i got to shoot the amazing nicki and alex for a couple hours this weekend in philly! {plus their very photogenic pooch bailey!} the couple had been planning a wedding but while on a trip to vegas this summer took the plunge and eloped! nicki got her dress at a vintage shop and had it fitted in 15 mins! {so cool!} they still wanted to party with family and friends and celebrated the night away at the twisted tail just a few blocks from their home in philly! a real funky, lounge atmosphere with a live band and shuffle board.. so much fun! {the walls were decorated with faux pony hide and concert posters} i had such a blast shooting this beautiful, down to earth couple.. and i wish them lotsa love! xo

nicki + alex coming soon!

2011-12-11T17:19:00.000-08:00

jess + zach's awesome save the date!

2011-12-11T16:49:00.000-08:00

i'm shooting jess & zach's wedding in new paltz next summer and they sent me this awesome save the date! check it out.. love outside the wedding box thinking!

Summer of Love 2012-Save the Date! 7-7-12 from Jess Gierisch on Vimeo.

kate + matt on festival brides!

2011-12-11T16:46:00.001-08:00

the amazing kate & matt are featured in 2 parts on festival brides uk blog! a site dedicated to out of the box weddings!

erica + rob's wedding is on martha stewart!

2011-12-06T11:38:00.001-08:00

i've been so excited since i found out that martha was going to feature erica and rob's homespun nuptials! {it took everything i had not to shout it from the rooftops} this couple was pure joy and love to work with and the wedding was so real and special! yippee! xo e + r!

be sure to check out the full post here!

carly + sean engaged at the museum!

2011-11-14T07:00:00.000-08:00

i had the wonderful honor of shooting carly & sean's engagement session in nyc last week! they had the idea of the natural history museum and what an amazing time we had.. we stuck to the dioramas and dinosaur exhibit + some fun nooks and crannies of the museum! this has to be one of my new favorite places to shoot! we then grabbed a cab and headed over to columbia university.. where carly went to school, a beautiful campus nestled right in the heart of the city! i had so much fun working with c + s and wish them lotsa luck and love on their adventure into marriage next fall! xo!

jen + geremy 11.6.11

2011-11-09T15:16:00.000-08:00

the super talented duo of jen & geremy were married at the smack mellon art gallery in brooklyn! jen is this way cool audio visual artist that mixes sound and images creating something truly unique! geremy is also part of another duo described as a "classical guitar duo with a rock edge". these 2 are something special and it's so nice to work with creative people on one of the best days of their lives! ok enough bragging about these guys.. back to the wedding! we beat the setting sun and got some awesome shots at the carousel and in front of the bridge.. amazing light! the girls wore shades of lilac and lavender and jen wore the most amazing lace and chiffon dress that she got at nordstroms.. how cool! i would describe the feel of the wedding as industrial meets soft! the couple was married in front of paper cut of flowers, deer and birds backlit casting some amazing shadows by jen & geremy's feet. their family stood by their sides as they recited their own vows as well as some readings like an excerpt from the velveteen rabbit. a long wall and jen's art complimented eachother perfectly as vivid moving images danced across the reception! a long dining table for their intimate wedding was dressed with candles and wildflowers and a papercut chandelier hung at the center! the wedding also featured a well known musician daedelus best described as experimental electronic! such a unique event to shoot and am so happy to have gotten to work with these 2! congrats guys!

carly + sean coming soon!

2011-11-08T13:53:00.000-08:00

susan + benton 11.5.11

2011-11-07T16:48:00.000-08:00

a perfect fall evening at the new york botanical gardens and the elegant susan & benton made for a memorable wedding! the ceremony was held in a tented room with chandeliers and candle light, jeweled programs were passed and the couple was married by susan's sister! the wedding was a multicultural affair and susan's hands were painted with henna and there were so many beautiful indian saris and jewelry.. stunning! the reception was lit with an amazing pink glow and was decked out with shades of pearl and just the right amount of glitz! tables took their names after exotic places and the cake was a classic choice in off white! a beautiful wedding for such an amazing couple.. i wish them all the luck and love in the world! xo

jen + geremy coming soon!

2011-11-07T05:54:00.001-08:00

susan + benton coming soon!

2011-11-06T06:28:00.001-08:00

sarah + sean in the daily news!

2011-11-03T17:47:00.000-07:00

the amazing south street seaport wedding of sarah + sean was featured in the daily news! yay!

nichole + wiliam engaged!

2011-10-27T10:04:00.000-07:00

cupcakes, quilts, records and nichole + william = the most perfect engagement shoot ever! i am so excited for their asbury park wedding next year and loved every minute i spent with this super in love couple!

katey + dave 10.22.11

2011-10-26T09:06:00.000-07:00

super sweet, fun, adorable and bubbly would be the perfect description of katey and dave! a classic nyc wedding on a perfect fall afternoon started @ the hotel where the girls dressed in royal blue and guys wore matching striped ties. katey chose an asymetrical chiffon dress with the front being shorter than the back {perfect for petite brides!} and so cute! the couple brought along their favorite stuffed animals for the occasion and they were all tucked in at the hotel! the church was in walking distance and it was a traditional ceremony that included a veiling and cord ceremony. we were then off to explore the city and made a few stops including bleeker street, molly's cupcakes, washington square park and the highline! {did i mention cupcakes.. i was greeted with a sprinkles cupcake and there was more to be had for pics} we even stopped for pizza at joe's the family's favorite spot before mass! {where i had an encounter with the singer citizien cope - he may or may not have winked at me!} the reception was held at 24 fifth a classic new york city ballroom where tables were dressed with orange flowers, a nantucket bicycle basket held the guests cards and the couple's tandem bicycle logo was featured as a cake topper and on the seating chart! a traditional money dance where lucky guests got to dance with this amazing couple for a few bucks rounded out this fun day in the city! i wish katey + dave all the best and send them lotsa love! xo

nichole + william engaged coming soon!

2011-10-24T18:07:00.001-07:00

katey + dave coming soon!

2011-10-23T07:32:00.000-07:00

kathleen + josh in brides!

2011-10-19T15:38:00.000-07:00

the fabulous wedding of kathleen & josh was recently featured in brides magazine! the photo was taken after a rendition of lady gaga performed by the couple's bridal party, family and friends.. a complete surprise and so much fun!

amy + chad 10.9.11

2011-10-12T11:42:00.000-07:00

this family is near and dear to my heart and i have worked with them before.. so when amy & chad's big day finally arrived i was so excited! the sky was blue and the air was warm, more like a summer day then a fall one and it was just perfect! the wedding was held at the riverhouse in brielle where the couple was married out on the deck with boats floating by in the background! some funny and some more meaningful vows were exchanged and bubbles led amy and chad back up the aisle! a cute detail included the ring bearer's pillow which held ring pops.. so cute! the girls wore cornflower blue and carried yellow flowers, the guys wore beachy tan suits and changed from leather sandals to white adidas for the reception! tables were decorated with sand dollar table numbers, flowers floated in clear vases and mini totes held salt water taffy, sunscreen & lip balm for guests to take home! a beautful first dance between mother and daughter with a song amy's late father wrote and composed in the background and a very touching toast made by chad's brother and a very funny one by amy's sister had everyone crying and laughing. some awesome dancing by the couple and their family and friends rounded out the evening and made for a truly memorable evening! i'm so happy i was able to work with this wonderful family again and wish amy & chad nothing but the best! xo!

amy + chad coming soon!

2011-10-10T07:14:00.000-07:00

kristen & randy in the knot!

2011-09-27T10:57:00.000-07:00

kristen & randy's diy extravaganza last fall was featured in the knot nj magazine! kristen had an amazing idea of using baby food jars and jazzing em' up with fabric and handmade labels for seating arrangements.. the wedding was a feast for the eyes and the bride recently started her own party business little miss crafty pants.. check her out! she is a great gal with some super talent!

mary + michael 9.10.11

2011-09-15T08:28:00.000-07:00

could a couple be any cuter side by side?! mary & mike were made for one another and married on a perfect saturday afternoon @ a church in the groom's hometown {and mine} farmingdale. we made a plan to shoot all their portraits before the ceremony at their reception space.. the amazing bayonet farms in holmdel, i've never been there before and hope to get back soon {the venue is picturesque} the cocktail hour was held in the big red barn decorated with paper lanterns in colors to match the day {dusty yellows and pinks} a birds nest design on their programs, menus and place cards continued the rustic theme. place cards sat on top of a vintage dresser covered in moss, black and white photos hung on a gold painted gate and a typewriter sat for guests to write words of wisdom to the young couple! vintage luggage held the guests cards and tables were centerpieced with vintage books, bottles and moss covered table numbers.. a very sweet mix of rustic elegance! the reception was right next door under a big white tent, a couple very heartfelt toasts and some incredible dancing {these 2 could move!} followed by pie.. apple, pecan and key lime! a true blast was had by all and i'm so happy to have shared this incredible day with this sweet couple! xo mary & mike and congrats!

mary + michael coming soon!

2011-09-10T19:15:00.000-07:00

amy + chad engaged!

2011-09-05T11:37:00.001-07:00

the fabulous and ticklish amy & chad came all the way from jupiter, florida to get some fun shots in manasquan, nj before they tie the knot next month! i have photographed this family before and so it was a real pleasure working with them again! even mom got in for some shots! i'm so excited to capture their big day at the beach in october!

amy + chad coming soon!

2011-09-02T16:34:00.000-07:00

dana + bob 8.27.11

2011-08-31T15:02:00.000-07:00

an uninvited guest showed up at dana & bob's wedding.. her name was irene and she brought with her gusty winds and history making rains! the hurricane was scheduled to hit on sunday, but had already caused plenty of commotion by the time dana and bob were to be married! the quick thinking d & b moved their nuptials up a day and the reception went off as planned the following day.. i had been looking forward to their big day for months {make that a year!} and knew it would be nothing short of amazing despite the weather! the adorable couple married at fernbrook farms a beautiful inn on acres of farm land and the festivities scheduled to be alfresco were moved into the warmly decorated inn and a big white tent! dana an artist for anthropologie {i know.. how cool!} did all the details herself including confetti in vellum envelopes sealed with a stitch and paper heart, bouquets were placed in jars wrapped in fabric that matched throughout the wedding including the custom made bridesmaids clutches! speaking of bridesmaids they wore sherbert hues of coral, yellow and dusty rose.. and the guys looked dapper in vests and striped ties. during the ceremony lines were recited from steel magnolias {best movie ever.. i love weeza!} the reception had lots of special touches like a classic photo booth and the signature cocktail a "dark & stormy" guests found their seats by a wall of ball jars perfectly printed with their names and a candle in each.. dana's dad even made the wedding cake and despite the wet brick floor everyone danced til the end! before it was time to brave the storm and head home.. guests were treated to milk & cookies, mini cupcakes and blueberry cheesecake bars.. yum! dana & bob have such a great spirit and you can see by their faces they are truly in love, even a silly thing like a hurricane could would not keep them from having a wedding sure to go down in the record books, a story to be passed on for generations in the family and definitely one of my faves to shoot! xo guys!

dana + bob {and irene} coming soon!

2011-08-29T07:48:00.000-07:00

eileen + matt 8.20.11

2011-08-25T09:25:00.000-07:00

the adorable and so in love eileen & matt were married in frenchtown on the lawn of eileen's childhood home! as i drove to the house thru the country {yes, the country in new jersey} it was so picturesque and i just knew the wedding would be beautiful! I arrived to an amazing tent {that was air-conditioned!} on the front lawn and a patio filled with white chairs. so many unique touches at this wedding! for instance the game "assasin" that's right "assasin" you will not likely see this at another wedding! where colorful water guns, guests pics with targets on them and confidential file folders sat next to a table of black and white family wedding photos! the game was basically to get your target who you were given at random, there was even a trophy proclaiming the winner as a "true bad a**" so funny and guests loved it! the ceremony was short and sweet and after their declaration as husband and wife confetti cannons went off and littered the sky with a rainbow of paper! they walked up the aisle hand in hand to florence & the machine.. gave me goosebumps! {love when that happens!} we went to a nearby farm with red barn for some fun pics and grabbed a couple at the christmas tree farm next door! {full of mini trees} the reception was beautiful with a rustic color palette in flowers on tables and silverware was placed cards with hand drawn trees.. guests were treated to great music and whole grouper to eat! a photobooth with fun fabric was on the wraparound porch and when the sun started to set a firepit came out for guests to make s'mores! i loved every minute i was able to spend with this couple and loved their home spun and sweet wedding! xo eileen + matt!

pick us! pick us! SCC is a finalist in daily candy contest!

2011-08-22T07:58:00.000-07:00

we are proud as peacocks to announce we have been picked as a finalist for Daily Candy's Start Small Go Big contest! They were out on the prowl for the best up and coming businesses and Suburban Camping Co. was chosen to be in the top 12 {there are 4 categories, top 3 in each and 3,000 businesses entered last year with 40,000 votes.. wow!} The winner gets all kinds of goodies like a trip to NYC and an opportunity to talk strategy with some real movers and shakers and rub elbows with the who's who in the industry!

oh and in case you didn't know Daily Candy is the premiere site for trend spotting and what's new and not to be missed in the world of fashion, food, beauty, culture, home and garden and anything else cool! 630,000 twitter followers can't be wrong!
If you would like to send us some love and on a trip to NYC that may change
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eileen + matt coming soon!

2011-08-21T18:31:00.001-07:00

kate + matt 8.13.11

2011-08-16T09:33:00.000-07:00

when i arrived at rosebank winery kate was carrying her wedding gear in a vintage suitcase and matt was under the hood of a truck.. from that moment i knew this was going be an authentic and fun day! this is a little bit of what happens when an interior designer and a welder marry.. magic i think! the sweet as can be couple were married under a tree decorated with a chandelier and lanterns hanging from it's branches, metallic painted wine bottles tied with twine to wood declared the aisle and a band complete with a tambourine and xylophone played the couple up and down the aisle! the small wedding held inside and out.. tables were dressed to the nines.. a mix of rustic vintage finds and an industrial feel too! kate a designer did all the details herself, centerpieces were made up of old and new things.. books covered in canvas and wrapped in twine, mason jars painted silver, layers of jars with birds nests, succulents and candlesticks such a treat for the eyes! inside vintage filing drawers held the return envelopes from guests and more layers of drippy candles, books with covers removed and wine bottles. the wedding was cocktail inspired and guests were treated to artisanal cheeses, breads, shrimp and spreads. the cake was amazing, one of the most beautiful i've seen! made by katie levins.. email me if you want her info.. it was stunning! music on the couple's macbook by bands like radiohead and the breeders rocked the night away! such a treat to be able to document this couples day! lotsa luck and love guys!

kate + matt coming soon!

2011-08-14T10:29:00.000-07:00

erica + rob 8.6.11

2011-08-10T18:00:00.000-07:00

the extra sweet with a cherry on top erica & rob were married at erica's childhood home on early saturday morning! the ceremony took place in her backyard: beautifully decorated with paper pom poms, parasols and perrier! the homespun charm of this wedding was clear from the moment i walked in the door.. i was completely enthralled with erica's bedroom.. etsy and anthropologie eye candy everywhere and speaking of candy, pink was the color, cotton candy pink, erica wore a just below the knee pink chiffon dress! fan programs, save the dates to look like mini lps and a pink bouquet with erica's dads ring tied in between the petals were all so perfectly put together. and this was not your traditional couple {as you may have noticed}.. they chose to get ready together, love that! e + r are equally in love with the beatles which made a healthy presence at the ceremony with a "love is all you need" banner. a record player serenaded the guests and during a very sweet moment after the kiss.. it would not play, so rob ran up to the deck to get it started for a proper recessional for his sweetheart! {it actually melted in the heat!} the couple also planted a tree under the streamers of ribbons and a poem was recited during the short ceremony. an ice cream cart kept the guests cool, although i think erica may have polished off 3 strawberry shortcake bars {all in the name of pretty pictures of course! ha!} the brunch reception was hosted @ the madison grill in the fabulous town of hoboken, where fritattas, french toast and cupcakes {plus much more..} was served. flowers in mason jars tied with lace and seed bombs {awesome} were favors! potted plants with copper plant tags served as seating arrangements and a custom drawing of a couple on a tandem bicycle was on display for guests to leave their thumbprints! a perfect pairing of diy details and a truly in love couple made for the most perfect day! congrats to you both and enjoy london! xo {p.s. they even got me the best gift ever.. awkward family photos - the book.. so funny!}
{p.s.s. rob is a photo retoucher for martha stewart.. so if you are reading this martha.. hello!}

erica + rob coming soon!

2011-08-08T09:35:00.000-07:00

carly + thomas 7.30.11

2011-08-02T06:12:00.000-07:00

the stunning carly & thomas gave kate & will a run for their money and had a beautiful wedding this past saturday at laurita winery! carly the beautiful bride and a young princess di look a like?! and thomas the handsome groom a brit from london got ready at the quaint dancer farm b&b where carly and the girls got ready and thomas and his family played cards! we were able to get some really fun shots throughout the farm in front of the silos and the guys even hopped on a trailer full of hay, then we were off to the winery for some shots in the vineyard. the ceremony was short and sweet with a wine unity ceremony {in place of the usual sand} and some really sweet vows and readings. oh, and did i fail to mention the fascinators.. the women all wore them and it was such a treat! hoping this catches on in the states soon! beautiful shades of purple flowers decorated the tables, guests names were tagged and held in place by wine cork and guests were each given a donation in their honor to oxfam, like the gift of running water to a village or flock of chickens.. so cool! a couple truly hilarious toasts by thomas and his best man- who even had some props to add to the humor {2 blown up photos of thomas on a segway and in a wig!} a live band got the party dancing and a surprise song by carly's dad to his daughter left everyone in tears! i had so much fun shooting this wedding and i wish c + t all the best! congrats and enjoy jamaica guys!

carly + thomas coming soon!

2011-07-31T08:10:00.000-07:00

dana + bob engaged!

2011-07-29T09:56:00.000-07:00

the adorable dana & bob are set to be married at fernbrook farm this august and the wedding is sure to be amazing! lots of diy details by a bride whose job is to come up with the extraordinary displays that you see at anthropologie.. can you say dream job! we shot their engagement pics @ allaire state park where no one was around except for the deer! lots of great finds including a rusty train car, a vintage smokey the bear sign and my favorite the caution honeybees sign! i could not be more excited to work with this sweet couple again! stay tuned for their big day!

dana + bob coming soon!

2011-07-28T19:24:00.001-07:00

alexis + rich 7.22.11

2011-07-25T07:41:00.000-07:00

my very beautiful friends alexis & rich eloped in a short and sweet {plus hot} ceremony on manasquan beach on friday night! among close family & friends the 2 shared their vows at a beautiful spot in front of the jetties. a super laid back couple, alexis got her dress @ a local surf shop! {how cool is that!} bubbles were blown to celebrate their first kiss and the party continued afterwards for dinner! i wish them nothing but amazing things to come! congrats guys! p.s. alexis is a fellow photog.. check her out!

alexis + rich coming soon!

2011-07-23T06:42:00.000-07:00

melanie + shimmy in wedding nouveau magazine!

2011-07-22T08:32:00.000-07:00

the magical wedding of melanie & shimmy was recently featured in wedding nouveau's premiere issue!

jamie + chris engaged!

2011-07-18T08:26:00.001-07:00

the super lovey dovey jamie & chris and i had a great time exploring red bank for their engagement session! we made some stops @ their favorite bar and the train station which both have special meaning for them and the start of their relationship! i am super excited to shoot their beach wedding next summer! happy planning j + c!