Love in Whiteout: New Jersey Couple Says ‘I Do’ as Historic Blizzard Sweeps the State

One North Jersey couple turned a wedding tragedy into a social media sensation. Sedona and Kevin Origoni married on February 22, 2026, hours before one of the worst snowstorms in 30 years hit New Jersey, causing whiteout conditions.

Sedona Origoni knew winter weather was possible when she booked her late-February wedding. In fact, she liked gentle snowfall. She thought a few inches of snow would make the perfect winter wedding. She was surprised by a historic snowfall that dumped over 16 inches of snow on Morris County and adjacent areas.

The ceremony was never considered canceled despite the prediction. The pair married at Madison’s St. Vincent’s Martyr Catholic Church and celebrated at Florham Park’s Park Savoy. Although difficult, the celebration continued as the snow deepened across the state.

About 100 of 135 invited people attended. Kevin Origoni struggled about welcome tables being unfilled. As the storm deteriorated, guests left early or skipped the reception due to travel danger. After the forecast, the couple and venue staff moved forward parts of the celebration to avoid the storm’s peak.

Even so, the day was special for the newlyweds. Instead of fighting the weather, Sedona decided to embrace it. Though she knew it would get wet, she confidently wore her wedding dress in the snow. She saw snow as part of the plot, not a barrier.

The wedding had an unexpected family connection. During a snowstorm, Kevin married his second sibling. A huge storm made his sister’s 2022 wedding snowy, making it feel like a family tradition.

Emerlin Photography photographed the full day for the couple. Behind-the-scenes footage of the bride and groom posing in heavy snow became viral before the storm stopped. Many spectators described the bride and groom amid swirling snow as cinematic and unforgettable.

Even if the weather was rare, the couple’s private moments were the most important. The church doors opening to see Sedona was Kevin’s favorite memory. Their first dance, to Nat King Cole’s “L-O-V-E,” was another highlight despite the storm.

Walk back down the aisle with her husband and see loved ones who braved the cold to celebrate meant everything to Sedona. Even though friends and relatives were few, they reminded the couple that the day was about commitment and support.

The February 22 blizzard is already thought to be one of the worst winter storms in decades. But Sedona and Kevin Origoni will always remember it for something more personal. A possible disruption became a defining chapter in their tale, proving that life’s most significant events can continue amid extreme weather.

Their wedding shows that careful planning, flexibility, and a positive mindset can make even the worst conditions memorable. Many saw the storm as a powerful sign of endurance and love as photographs from the celebration circulate online.