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need an area to take pictures! help! aberdeen nj, edison nj area

renata718renata718 member
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Hi GIRLS!!

I am getting married in august at addison park in aberdeen nj, and my hotel night before is in edison nj.

Anyone know any cool places to take pictures before getting to addison, like a nice park, museum, country club, anything? I am from brooklyn and dont know anything about jersey -- thanks!!
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Re: need an area to take pictures! help! aberdeen nj, edison nj area

  • xxstardustxxstardust member
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    I'll be honest, there's not a ton of "pretty places" in the Aberdeen/Matawan/Old Bridge area of  NJ. The beachfront right near Addison Park used to be okay (not super, but the jetties were where friends of mine took cool pictures this summer), but it's pretty much annihilated from Sandy still. I don't know how much work Old Bridge Twp will get done getting it fixed up by August.

     It's a very residential area. The only real park park in the area is Cheesequake State Park. It has some very nice walking trails, but it's foresty, not a flowering trees kind of a park. There is a golf course/country in Old Bridge, where you might be able to take some pictures.. And unfortunately ... it's not really a museum kind of area.

    How much time do you have for pictures? If you've got time to go a little bit out of the way, I can try to think of places, but this post I went based on the thought that you don't have a ton of time so I tried not to go more than 20 min away from Addison Park.
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  • agu101agu101 member
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    If you have at least an hour or so for pictures, I'd suggest going to Holmdel Park.
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  • spudshirleyspudshirley member
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    We JUST took our pictures at Allaire State Park in Wall (we live in Old Bridge).  It was perfect!!  We had such a great time and there are tons of different spots for pictures.  

    Here's a link to our engagement pictures, hope it works. 

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  • michella30michella30 member
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    Ask your photographer. 
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  • danacoppadanacoppa member
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    I'm going to hop on this post too reception in Matawan. Trying to stay close to the venue for photos. I heard Deep Cut Gardens in Middletown is nice. I'm goin to go check it out soon and post how it is.
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  • gelaine22gelaine22 member
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    Unfortunately, I live in Old bridge and I must agree with the poster that said there aren't many in my Opinion none at all picturesque parks or museums very close to Addison Park. I would suggest maybe heading further down 35 to the Red Bank area and taking pictures near that lake.
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  • spudshirleyspudshirley member
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    Are you getting married at Addison Park or at a Church?  Sadly, there is still a ton of devistation in that area.  My father's marina is in the area (completely destroyed) and my brother's restaurant WAS there (also completely destroyed) along with our family's bar (just got demoed last week).  There are still docks along the shores, boats are still unclaimed, though have been moved more off to the side and placed onto cinder blocks. 

    I suggest Holmdel Park because it is probably the closest to Addison Park.  Deep Cut Gardens is in Middletown, not quite sure where in Middletown though (it's a huge town) and it may take you longer to get there than you'd like.  
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
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    You may laugh, but Kennedy Park in Sayreville (Washington Rd & Ernston Rd).  We took pictures on a bridge near the kids play area (to the left of tennis courts) & then right by this bridge is the coolest tree.  I don't know if it is a wheeping willow, or something like that - but it was wild. The photographer had my DH & BM climb up into it (not high) and the others were scattered below it.  Then DH & myself leaned up against it - they are such great shots.  After that we went over to the skate park & the kids got off the park so we can take pics.  Our photographer got them to loan 2 bikes & 2 skateboards for awesome pictures of all of us.  One kid even did a bike jump over us kissing - very cool...  We were going to head into the Town of Freehold for some more pics there, but honestly we got great shots at the park.  I second guessed my idea, but my photographer has such a great eye that she loved the place & made it work out perfectly!
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  • WeddingShotFinderWeddingShotFinder member
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    Actually Addison Park itself is a good place for photos, here are some of a wedding that was there previously.
    http://www.weddingshotfinder.com/wsf/content/addison-park

    Here are some places within 20 miles of Addison Park that might interest you.

    I agree with agu101, you should look into Holmdel Park.
    http://www.weddingshotfinder.com/wsf/content/holmdel-park

    I also agree that you should check out Deep Cut Gardens in Middletown, NJ, its only about 15 minutes south of Aberdeen. Just an FYI though, for photos you need to make reservations. The number is (732) 842-4000 and press 1. Fees are based on the park site and residency. The fees range from $45 - $240 per hour.
    http://www.weddingshotfinder.com/wsf/content/deep-cut-gardens

    Also in Holmdel is Longstreet Farm.
    http://www.weddingshotfinder.com/wsf/content/longstreet-farm

    About 10 minutes south of Edison and on your way to Aberdeen is Rutgers Gardens in New Brunswick.
    http://www.weddingshotfinder.com/wsf/content/rutgers-gardens

    Right in Edison, NJ is Roosevelt County Park.
    http://www.weddingshotfinder.com/wsf/node/417

    Thompson Park in Lincroft is about 20 minutes south of Aberdeen.
    http://www.weddingshotfinder.com/wsf/node/408

    Downtown Red Bank is about 25 minutes south.
    http://www.weddingshotfinder.com/wsf/content/town-red-bank-nj 
    Battleview Orchards in Freehold is 30 minutes south of Aberdeen.
    http://www.weddingshotfinder.com/wsf/node/342

    Colonial Park in Somerset, NJ is 30 minutes north of Aberdeen.
    http://www.weddingshotfinder.com/wsf/content/colonial-park

    Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan, NJ is 25 minutes south.
    http://www.weddingshotfinder.com/wsf/content/monmouth-battlefield-state-park
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