Jyasmin's Elegant Backyard Bridal Shower

September 16, 2026

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officially laced in love

Jyasmin knew I was coming to her bridal shower. What she didn’t know was that my camera was coming with me.

The surprise

A Gallery She Didn’t Expect

I wanted to surprise her by photographing the day and giving her a full gallery of a celebration that so much thought had gone into.

Her uncle’s backyard was completely transformed, with a draped backdrop beside the pool, garden umbrellas over the lounge seating, string lights overhead and her personalized “Jyasmin’s, Officially Laced in Love” sign tying everything together. Jyasmin came out in her white gown carrying a lace parasol, and from there we spent the afternoon capturing portraits and everything happening around her.

Bride-to-be smiling in a white dress at her backyard bridal shower in New Jersey

Her people

Family, Friends & Bridal Jeopardy

Her mom and sister had put so much into making the day special, down to the smallest details. Her best friends were there celebrating with her, and they even created a custom Bridal Jeopardy game that had everyone sharing stories from Jyasmin’s childhood, her upbringing and memories from over the years.

Bride-to-be and her fiancé in front of a draped white backdrop at her bridal shower

“Some of my favorite photographs came from everything happening in between.”

The details

A Sweet Surprise

A “Mrs.” hanger for her gown, gold and marigold cupcakes, white roses and little touches inspired by her upcoming wedding in Egypt. Then her fiancé surprised her with a bouquet of red roses, and her reaction made the moment even better.

Bridal shower gift and cupcake details on a rustic table

Bride-to-be holding red roses as her fiancé surprises her at the bridal shower

Engagement ring close-up with red roses at a New Jersey bridal shower

Next stop: Egypt

What an Event Gallery Should Feel Like

Jyasmin will be getting married in Egypt on October 8th, and I loved that pieces of what’s ahead for her were woven into the celebration.

Of course we made time for portraits, but some of my favorite photographs came from everything in between: laughing with her friends, moments with her mom and sister, the games, the surprises and all of the little interactions she may not have even noticed while they were happening.

Congratulations, Jyasmin. 🤍

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