A Bright Summer Wedding
Jaime & Nathaniel · 08.14.2025 · Crystal Plaza, Livingston, New Jersey
A joyful summer wedding for Jaime and Nathaniel at Crystal Plaza, filled with youthful energy, vibrant friends, and beautiful floral design. From a heartfelt tea ceremony to a lively reception dance floor, the day carried a sense of warmth, celebration, and new beginnings.
Jaime and Nathaniel have the kind of youthful energy that feels almost like watching two people just stepping into a new chapter of life.
They reminded us of a couple who had only recently graduated from college—full of excitement, curiosity, and that effortless joy that comes with starting something together.
The morning moved quickly, surrounded by a lively wedding party. Their friends were full of laughter and movement, bringing a relaxed and playful spirit to the day. There was a sense that everyone present had grown up alongside them, sharing the excitement of this new beginning.
One of the most meaningful moments came during the tea ceremony. Jaime and Nathaniel changed into traditional Chinese attire—a Tang suit for Nathaniel and a qipao for Jaime. The garments fit them beautifully, elegant yet natural, connecting family tradition with the celebration of the day.
The ceremony hall at Crystal Plaza was filled with bright, soft light.
The space itself carries a classic elegance, but what stood out most was how the light reflected off the delicate floral arrangements created by Floral & Weddings Events. The flowers added a softness to the room that framed the ceremony beautifully.
Later, while taking portraits around the venue, we stopped at a lawn where Crystal Plaza had installed rows of crystal chandeliers hanging outdoors—an unexpected and almost surreal scene that looked especially beautiful in the summer light.
As the evening moved into the reception, the energy of the guests came fully alive.
Friends and family filled the dance floor with enthusiasm, and the celebration quickly turned into one of those receptions where the music never seems to stop and the joy keeps building throughout the night.
For Jaime and Nathaniel, the entire day felt like a beginning—light, vibrant, and full of the kind of optimism that only young love carries so naturally.
Wedding Details & Creative Team
Venue: @crystalplaza
Florist: @floraland.weddings.events
Makeup Artist: @makeupbycocotsang
Dress: @danytabet
Bride: @ijaimeee
Groom: @tan.nathaniel
