160 SPRING/SUMMER 2015 / NEW JERSEY BRIDE Vivian Photography Inside SNOOKI’S Wedding!
NICOLE E. POLIZZI JIONNI J. LAVALLE
The Venetian,� Garfield
EALITY ROYALTY MET STORYBOOK PERFEC- the bride. “We wanted somewhere that looked like a TION WHEN FORMER JERSEY SHORE STAR castle and when we saw the inside of the Venetian we Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi tied the knot with her said, ‘This is it!’” longtime love Jionni LaValle at the groom’s fam- For dinner and dancing, Nicole slipped out of her Rily church, Saint Rose of Lima in East Hanover, on ceremony gown and into a “fun, flirty” strapless dress Saturday, November 29, 2014. Wearing a romantic, by Ines Di Santo and a glittering 1920s-inspired head- flowing Eve of Milady gown with a dramatic floor- band with a short veil. A highlight of the evening was length veil and carrying a sparkling brooch bouquet, the cocktail hour. “Jionni and I wanted guests to be the Snooki and JWOWW star and her man exchanged blown away by the food, and they were. The cocktail vows during a traditional Catholic Mass. On hand to hour had everything you could imagine,” she says. back them up was their 30-plus-person bridal party, Also memorable were the couple’s first dance on the which included the couple’s children, 2-year-old fog-filled dance floor and the cake cutting, with faux son Lorenzo and 2-month-old daughter Giovanna, snow fluttering down around the newlyweds. But as well as fellow Jersey Shore alums Deena Cortese, the bride’s favorite part of all was the after party. “We Jenni “JWoww” Farley and Samantha Giancola. served burgers and fries and all the junk food you After the ceremony, the newlyweds and their love to eat when you’re drunk,” says Nicole. “It was nearly 500 guests—among them Nicole’s Dancing the icing on the cake for the guests but also the time with the Stars partner Sasha Farber and Jersey Shore’s for Jionni and me to just relax and have fun.” Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio and Ronnie Magro— In keeping with the laid-back vibe, Nicole and her enjoyed an opulent Great Gatsby–inspired reception bridesmaids traded in their dresses for custom-made at the Venetian in Garfield. “It was Jionni’s idea to track suits—black and gold for the maids and hot use Gatsby as the theme of our wedding,” says Ni- pink for the bride—and partied until 2 a.m. cole. “We saw the movie together and both loved it. When the celebration finally wrapped, the men Plus, my favorite colors are black and gold, which took home bottles of Scotch and Hershey’s kisses and fits with the 1920s Art-Deco style, so it was per- the ladies were given Nicole’s limited-edition wedding fect.” To carry off their ultra-glam vision, the couple fragrance “Snooki Love.” From start to finish it was a quickly decided the Venetian was the perfect place. combination of friends, family and fabulousness—the “We went to a couple of venues in Jersey,” recalls perfect Jersey wedding.—Kristen Finello
SPRING/SUMMER 2015 / NEW JERSEY BRIDE 161 Thank you for all who traveled near and far to celebrate this day with us. We are so very happyto our that fami you have given and us friendsthe gift of your presence as we start our new life together.
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Grandparents of the Bride NICOLE E. POLIZZI Benjaminin Jerminario, oving Sr. memor• Andy & Vera Polizzi
Grandparents of the Groom an James Orsini • Louis & Viola LaValle JIONNI J. LaVALLE Uncles of the Bride Dominic Polizzi • Charles Polizzi • Benjamin Jerminario, Jr.
Uncle of the Groom SAINT ROSE OF LIMA • EAST HANOVER, NEW JERSEY Michael DelTufo S tur a , he went -in Nvem
We feel your love today as always and know you are shining down upon us on this special day. You will always be in our hearts.
162 SPRING/SUMMER 2015 / NEW JERSEY BRIDE PHOTOGRAPHER •Vivian Photography, Milton, NY RECEPTION & CAKE • The Venetian, Garfield FLOWERS • Michael’s Florist & Greenhouses, Bloomfield BRIDE’S GOWN • Ceremony: Eve of Milady. Reception: “Elite” by Ines DiSanto. Both from Bridal Reflections, NYC. HEADPIECE, VEIL & BRACELET • Boutique de Voile, from Bridal Reflections, NYC BRIDAL SHOES • Crystal Shoe Couture BROOCH BOUQUET • Nicolasa Cicero BRIDE’S EARRINGS • Deepa Gurnani RINGS • B&B Jewelers, Wayne HAIR • Bradley Moreland @bradleystylenyc and Louis Miller @lulu2038 MAKEUP • Joey Camasta @MisterP79 or @joeycamasta HAIR & MAKEUP • Traci Barrett INVITATIONS • Royal Style Weddings, Bulgaria VIDEOGRAPHY • Rob Adams Films, Freehold PHOTOBOOTH • Gem Photo Booth AFTER-PARTY DEEJAY • AMG Entertainment, Millburn MOTHER & MOTHER-IN-LAW GOWNS • Stephen Yearick for Bridal Reflections, NYC BRIDESMAID DRESSES • Bridal Reflections, NYC BRIDESMAID ROBES & BAGS • Modern Celebrations at Etsy BRIDESMAID JEWELRY • Celestia earrings from Nissa Jewelry GROOM’S & GROOMSMEN ATTIRE • Hollywood Tuxedo, Kenilworth GROOMSMEN GIFTS • Engraved Gift Collection BRIDAL WINEGLASSES • Sam Designs at Etsy FITNESS TRAINING • Anthony Michael Fitness, Florham Park WEDDING SCENT • Snooki Love, from snookiscent.com WEDDING TAN • Supre Tan, from snookiindoortanning.com FAVORS • Snooki scent from Perfumania LIMOUSINES • Action Limousine, Garwood SPRING/SUMMER 2015 / NEW JERSEY BRIDE 163