Melissa and Andrew met in July 2016 at the opening of their mutual friend (and Andrew’s groomsman!), Josh’s, restaurant. Melissa had started working there as a hostess after graduating college and needed a temporary job, and Andrew was bartending as a side gig. Andrew came up to Melissa’s hostess stand to talk to her and she remembers thinking he was so cute!
After a few weeks of working together and becoming friendly, Melissa started to wonder why Andrew hadn’t asked for her phone number yet. Melissa’s best friend, Victoria, kept telling her that if she really liked him she should give him her number one day at work. But Melissa says she was too chicken and didn’t think Andrew was interested! One night after work though, Melissa slid in those Instagram DMs because she was growing impatient and the rest went from there! After talking and texting he asked Melissa out while they were at work, and they went on their first date on September 6, 2016. Melissa and Andrew got engaged on August 15, 2020 in historic Smithville (which is located in Galloway, NJ!).
Last weekend, Melissa and Andrew made it official and got married at Crystal Springs Resort – a beautiful venue tucked away in the mountains of northern NJ. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect, joy-filled day! If I had to pick a favorite moment from their wedding, it would be watching Andrew’s sweet reaction when seeing Melissa during their first look. These two have so much love for each other, their family members, and their friends – and it was so evident throughout their wedding day.
Congratulations, Melissa and Andrew! ❤️ Thank you so much for trusting me to capture these memories for you. Enjoy some of my favorites below!
If Melissa and Andrew receive 30 comments on this blog post, I’ll send them a complimentary 8×10 print of their choice!
Lead Photographer: Tori Petrillo Photography
Second Photographer: Jessah Rose
Venue: Crystal Springs Resort
Hair and Makeup: Michelle Elise Artistry
Florist: Lodi Flowers
DJ: Chris Atwood with SCE Event Group
Videographer: HAK Weddings
Wedding Cake: Two Teaspoons
Photo Booth: Pop Shop Photobooth
Wedding Dress: Bijou Bridal
Groom Attire: Men’s Warehouse
Crystal Springs Resort | NJ Wedding Photographer | Melissa and Andrew
September 3, 2021
These photos are absolutely beautiful! Congrats again to Mr & Mrs Sloves, love you guys!
These are all fantastic!! The first look pictures are perfect really felt their emotion.
Gorgeous photos! Congratulations to the newlyweds!!!
I AM OBSESSED!!! Perfect photos of the most perfect day 🙂 Thank you so much, Tori!!!
These pictures are so beautiful!!!!! Love you guys and congratulations again!!!❤❤❤
Magic. Pure magic. Even made me look good!
I personally love these photos. You honestly did an amazing job with capturing all the moments and details.
These photos are INCREDIBLE!!!! Such a beautiful memory!
Congratulations, Melissa and Andrew! ❤️
So beautiful !!! :’)
Absolutely beautiful.
All these pictures scream Pure Love! :’) God bless the newly weds with a life time of happiness <3
You truly captured the love that Melissa and Andrew have for each other!
Congratulations!
PERFECT. These photos are perfect. Love you guys!
Beautiful wedding pictures! Melissa looked stunning 😍
These photos are amazing! Due to medical reasons I missed my nieces wedding. This helps capture her as a gorgeous bride marrying the man of her dreams. Makes me feel like I was there!!! I love all the details you captured such as grandparents photos in her bouquet and Napa at the cake!!! Thank you!
These photos are amazing! Due to medical reasons I missed my nieces wedding. This helps capture her as a gorgeous bride marrying the man of her dreams. Makes me feel like I was there!!! I love all the details you captured such as grandparents photos in her bouquet and Nala at the cake!!! Thank you!
I’m not crying, you’re crying
So gorgeous!
Awsome sauce!!
These pictures came out so beautiful! Congratulations again you guys!
The most beautiful pictures of the most beautiful couple at the most beautiful wedding . Love this so much!!!
I absolutely love the photos and thank you Andrew for giving me a beautiful niece!
These are beautiful!! Congrats again, Mr. and Mrs. Sloves!
Such a beautiful wedding! ❤️
Amazing photos! And amazing day!!
Here I go again, TEARS!! The most beautiful photos, of the most beautiful couple. 😍❤️
I’m so impressed with the gorgeous photos you took at Melissa & Andrew’s wedding! I love the black and white photos too!
The photographers captured so many emotions. The pictures are awesome!
I love these! So many favorites❤️
Absolutely beautiful pictures of a wonderful wedding of my Grandson Andrew to my new Granddaughter Melissa and our families.
Absolutely gorgeous pics!❤️
The photos look absolutely amazing!!
So sorry we missed this beautiful day. Great pictures for great people!
Wonderful photos!! Beautiful work.
The pictures came out amazing!
These pictures are gorgeous.