New Jersey Weddings

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Klaudia and Sammy’s enchanting wedding at Jasna Polana in Princeton, New Jersey, was a dreamy celebration that transported guests to a countryside in full bloom. The event seamlessly blended the charm of a cottage garden with the sophistication of a Provençal summer soiree. The theme was cottage garden meets provençal summer soiree. Delicate butterfly motifs graced the details, adding a touch of whimsy to the festivities.

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Sammy looked handsome in a Tom Ford blue velvet tuxedo, perfectly complementing the romantic ambiance. Klaudia stunned in her Pronovias gown, later changing into a chic Shop Cinq mini dress for the lively dance party. This wedding was truly a magical day for all their guests!

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A Tom Ford tux in a regal blue velvet.

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Jasna Polana catering did a fantastic job.

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Photography: Hope Helmuth Photography | Videographer: Keever Films | Event Design: Victoria Wagner Events | Floral Design: Ivy on Main Floral | Wedding Dress: Pronovias | Invitations: Elephant Limbo | Reception Venue: TPC Sawgrass | Bridal Salon: Mari Mi Bridal | Ceremony Makeup: White Opal Wedding | Glassware: The Collection By Courtney Inghram | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Planning: Victoria Wagner Events | Reception Dress: Shop Cinq | Reception Makeup: @biancaandersonbeauty | Rentals: White Glove Rentals

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These college sweethearts’ adventures were only getting started when they first met at UCLA. Life took them to Seattle and then across the pond to England, but before they continued any farther, a classic, elegant winter wedding was put on the books. Kay English and Salt Water Studios were there to capture all the action live and the results (here in our Vault) are nothing short than stunning, thanks to the perfect planning of Mary Bradley Events. See it all this way!

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From Mary Bradley Events… Ryan and Andy met at UCLA, where they were introduced by Ryan’s sister (and eventual Maid of Honor). The college sweethearts’ adventure truly began after graduation, with a move to Seattle for Andy’s career in professional soccer. They only called Seattle home for three years, before soccer would them send them across the pond to England (immediately following the wedding, no less!)… but Seattle is where Ryan and Andy got engaged and began planning their dream wedding.

With Ryan’s east coast roots and Andy hailing from England, Ryan’s hometown of Princeton, New Jersey seemed like the perfect central meeting spot for friends and family to share in the celebration. And it certainly didn’t hurt that Princeton University and downtown Nassau Street provided the perfect mix of classic beauty and timeless charm. This is where the bride drew much of her inspiration for the day and the entire wedding weekend.

January 2nd, 2016 turned out to be a warm winter Saturday with plenty of golden hour light, perfect for outdoor photos. Ryan wanted the reception to be classic, romantic, and elegant, but comfortable enough for the two families’ love to be the focal point.

Flowers have always been Ryan’s favorite piece of decor, so the bouquets and tables were overflowing with white hydrangeas, lush greenery, and pops of garden roses. To highlight the elegant floral, the tables were adorned with beautiful crystal candle holders and mercury glass votives, and floor to ceiling twinkle lights illuminated the gorgeous venue. The bridesmaids wore Jenny Yoo gowns in two shades of a soft blue to complement the neutral palette.

This Princeton wedding was everything the couple had dreamed of and more… refined, elegant, filled with lots of beautiful lighting, classic whites and neutrals, and the most wonderful celebration of love!

Check out the bride’s blog, Cheers From The Roses, to see the wedding highlight film as well as proposal and engagement photos… and to follow along on their newlywed adventures living abroad!

Photography: Kay English Photography | Cinematography: Saltwater Studios | Event Planning: Mary Bradley Events | Floral Design: Dahlia Florals | Ceremony Venue: Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church Princeton NJ | Reception Venue: TPC Sawgrass | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Jenny Yoo | Hair + Makeup: Salon Pure Princeton | Lighting: Fennelli Design | DJ: Sound Choice (Dave Hoeffel) | Band: Franklin Alison Orchestra | Officiant: Father Joe Healey | Transportation: A 1 Limo | Hotel: Nassau Inn | Bridal Robes: Plum Pretty Sugar | Draping: Janet Rosann Terman

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Jenny Yoo

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At first sight of April Lynn Designs’ invite with the oh so true saying “All You Need Is Love and Cookies” I knew this shoot was going to be chock full of Pinterest worthy ideas to steal; my own anniversary might still be a few months off, but that doesn’t mean I can’t start planning now! How can you resist with all these creative ideas captured by Kay English? Get a head start pinning away in our VAULT right here!

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From Kristin Rockhill of Details of I Do… This sophisticated preppy shoot is the perfect marriage of upscale shabby chic charm, rustic styling and whimsical details!

The colors consisted of a dreamy mix of pinks and peaches with pops of muted turquoise and blues. The wood tones and burlap linens brought in our signature rustic charm.

The white wash beer garden and vintage door table were custom made by Vinterest Props and decor. Vintage velvet chairs, a dry sink, metal gazebo and reclaimed wood benches and seating added character and shabby chic style to the shoot.

The tables featured an eclectic mix of flowers, colored glass bottles, glass and wood candlesticks and lush blooms. The table is also styled with vintage plates, stacked books and candles in every shape and size.

The Baby’s Breath runner and tall floral arrangement pack a powerful punch of wow and have a cloud like ethereal quality. The lush garden roses, ranunculus and draping greens and hanging amaranthus add a pop of color and a touch of whimsy.

Soft Yet Dramatic, the girls looked glam and effortless and the poofs of Baby’s Breath tucked into their hair added an ethereal quality.

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Photography: Kay English Photography | Event Planning: Details of I do | Event Planning: Merren Events | Wedding Dress: BHLDN | Makeup: Genna Verde Longo | Hair: Letitia Kakas | Venue: Nassau Inn | Floral, Event Design + Styling: Kristin Rockhill | Invitations + Stationery: April Lynn Designs | Rentals: Party Rental LTD | Style Consultant: Y Knot Now | Vintage Furniture, Props + Decor: Vinterest Props

To all our engaged ladies out there, I beg you to take note of this Sweet Caroline stunner. Dip-dyed in the most delicious of colors, it takes the idea of a non-white wedding dress to a whole new level; unique and statement-making without being in-your-face-shocking. But it’s just one piece of this rustic puzzle captured by Jessica Cooper and Simply Shire, with Janelle on Location’s beauty beaming. More this way!

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From Jessica Cooper Photography… When Caroline and I originally met to begin brainstorming for a styled shoot, The Inn at Fernbrook Farms came to mind, and once we knew we could shoot there we really wanted to tell the story of a daydreamer, a farm girl who walks barefoot along the grounds of her farm and is in touch with nature and animals. We chose a color palette of raspberry and light pinks and were inspired by warm weather and summer fruits.

The naked cake by The Cake Box By Neelma, complemented with fresh berries, really worked with the rustic backdrop. The invitations by Darling+Pearl in letterpress and pink hues added perfectly to the mix, and her beautiful wooden beer menus complemented the tablescape. Forget-Me-Not Vintage Rentals & Event Styling, styled four different locations for us, one being the new ceremony wall built on the foundation of the original home at the Inn. Using a mantel, birdcage, and wooden chairs along with Pink Dahlia Vintage’s stunning floral arrangements that were organic, natural and really added an element of elegance to the ceremony space, they were able to transform the space with their beautiful use of color and accessories. Janelle on Location created a few different elegant hairstyles to complement each scene and kept the make up natural and fresh to show the bride’s natural beauty. The stunning custom designed gown by Sweet Caroline was hand dyed a raspberry color to play up the whimsy of the look, with veil and headpieces provided by Sara Gabriel and accessories by Helena Noelle to complete the gown. Shire of Simply Shire Videography completed our shoot with an amazing behind the scenes look at all of the vendors involved. We all hope you feel inspired and enjoy as we really loved creating it!

Photography: Jessica Cooper Photography | Videography: Simply Shire | Event Styling: Forget Me Not Vintage Rentals | Floral Design: Pink Dahlia Vintage | Wedding Dress: Sweet Caroline | Cake: The Cake Box By Neelma | Invitations: Darling + Pearl | Hair And Makeup: Janelle on Location | Venue: Inn At Fernbrook Farms | Accessories: Helena Noelle Couture | Rentals : Forget Me Not Vintage Rentals | Veil & Headpieces: Sara Gabriel

We have a new favorite type of venue after soaking up this elegant Princeton University wedding! The alum Bride and her bridesmaids, in pink dresses from Weddington Way, looked flawless at the chapel ceremony followed by a reception at the historic Prospect House, and with the talents of Rebecca Yale Photography and Cinemacake capturing the festivities, this gallery is packed full of gorgeousness!

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From Rebecca Yale Photography… Astrid and Jeff had a lovely summertime wedding at the bride’s alma mater, Princeton University. The ceremony took place at the airy Miller Chapel followed by a perfectly sunset timed cocktail hour in the gardens of the Prospect House and an evening of dinner and dancing inside the historic mansion. The day was a lovely mix of old and new. The bride juxtaposed a very modern off white jeweled gown with a stunning antique heirloom pearl necklace from the groom’s grandmother. The bridesmaids were a perfect pop of color for summer wearing different styles of bright fuchsia gowns and carrying bright pink and green blooms. The groomsmen complimented them perfectly in grey suits and rose colored ties.

The couple carried over the pops of pink and airy feeling into their reception where the beautiful room was full of touches of white and gold and hot pink blooms as the centerpieces. Many of the guests and family members were also Princeton alums, and in one of my favorite moments of the day, during cocktail in the gardens the Princeton alums got together for a photo and broke into song, serenading the party. The bride later serenaded the party again with her fellow Tigerlillies, her Princeton acapella group.

Photography: Rebecca Yale Photography | Videographer: CinemaCake Filmmakers | Event Planning: Mary Harris Events | Floral Design: Monday Morning Flowers | Invitations: Mary Harris Events | Ceremony Venue: Miller Chapel At Princeton University | Reception Venue: Princeton | Shoes: Adrianna Papell | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Weddington Way | Hair and Makeup: Cosmo Bleu | Band: Vali Entertainment | Hotel: Peacock Inn | Bride's Dress: JLM Couture, Inc | Bride's Dress (Point of Purchase): Exquisite Bride

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Rebecca Yale Photography

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It’s hard to imagine anything better than a gorgeous fall wedding, but throw in some crazy cool art deco-inspired stylings and a Anna Maier Ulla-Maija Couture gown (via the amazing Gabriella New York Bridal Salon) and, well… awesomeness ensues, lovelies.  I’m talking vibrant florals from Janet Rosann Terman and all kinds of beautiful moments captured by Kate Ignatowski. See them all here. 

From Kate Ignatowski… B+B perfected elegance without going over the top – even in the way everyone felt – happy and excited, yet effortlessly relaxed. And I loved the touches of deco elegance in her invites, menu, and signage. It’s a perfect example of tying in a specific style without going overboard.

From the Bride… When we were looking at venues, it was really about capturing the perfect balance of outdoors and indoors – including having the indoor space feel almost like it was outdoors. When a friend, who is one of the club’s founding members, showed us around the property, the decision was basically made for us. We loved the classic, elegant design of the space as it wasn’t too flashy or showy. We loved the outdoor ceremony space and the grounds of the property, and then the indoor travertine room, which is all glass, brought the outside in for the reception. Ben and I both love a mix of modern and classic, soft elegance, so combining modernity in our clothing and in our choices for flowers (in picking low arrangements featuring vandas and lots of candlelight) with a nod to deco elegance it all came together to reflect what the two of us love – and those qualities are reflected in each other. Finally, we really focused on a palette of crimsons and burnt oranges to reflect the beautiful fall elements surrounding us – the colors of the season are something we absolutely love.

Photography: Kate Ignatowski Photography | Wedding Coordinator: LeeAnn DeKalb | Florist: Janet Rosann Terman | Bridesmaid Dresses: Monique Lhuillier | Makeup Artist: Stacie Ford Weddings | Hair Stylist: Styles On B | DJ: Scratch Weddings | Groomsmen Attire: Men's Wearhouse | Rabbi: Ruth Gais | Ceremony Music: International Strings | Venue: TPC Sawgrass | Cake Artist: Lady M Confections | Groom's Tuxedo: Ralph Lauren | Wedding Dress Designer: Anna Maier | Wedding Dress Shop: Gabriella New York Bridal Salon

It doesn’t get more gorgeous than a garden wedding in my book, and when you take a peek at all the pretty captured by Britt Croft Photography you’ll know exactly what I mean. It’s sweet yet sophisticated, and filled with personality-packed details, so this gallery? It’s divine. See it all here.

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From the Bride…Gary and I are born on the same day and are soul mates in every way. We both find peace in the great outdoors and stumbled upon Mountain Lakes House while on a bike ride through the forest paths surrounding the property. On our first tour as bride and groom to-be, I remember walking out onto the stone terrace, beautiful wooden beams overhead, looking out over the lake and meeting Garys eyes this was the place we would be married we both knew in that moment. The sound of lapping water, sunlight through the trees, and a warm gentle breeze giving way to a moonlit dance party amongst the fireflies of JuneI could just picture it.

Classic, like the legendary Great Gatsby garden parties, with pure white and crisp navy blue accents against a natural backdrop was my vision. Made homey and personal by elements like a treasured old postcard from Colorado, our matching Riverside Shakespeare volumes, and an antique tea cup borrowed from our mantel at home. A photo of our sweet dog Blake accompanied each table number and rested up against pewter lanterns outside and birch tree candles inside. I added fabric to an old suitcase we found near our favorite artsy town in PA to hold our cards and had our guests sign a beautiful photography book of the Canadian Rockies, where we spent our honeymoon. Pitchers of fresh fruit and champagne Wedding Bliss Champagne Punch was an ode to our newly shared last name, Bliss, as well as representative of something wed serve at our home on a summer evening.

It was a year and a half of wonderful days, leading up to that one extra special day. I discovered my wedding dress in the vintage themed spread of a two year old wedding magazine and immediately called my mom to describe each petal and pleat before hunting it down online and ordering the last one from a boutique in LA. I would make countless trips to the home of my lovely seamstress where my two Matrons of Honor, my mom, and I would squeeze into her upstairs room to move flowers on the dress – creating a train, a headpiece, and unique belt accent. I laughed with my mom as we glued white feathers and white beads to little white ribbons that would eventually hang from the trees at our ceremony and cocktail hour and only laughed harder as our breath sent feathers flying into the air. There were countless gatherings where blue bottled wines were shared, striped of their labels, and filled with pussy willows (reminiscent of my childhood and growing up on acres of land, surrounded by woods and horse farms) to decorate the window sills at our wedding. Painstakingly cutting, gluing, and stamping program pieces in an assembly line consisting of my Dad, my husband-to-be, and me is a memory I will not soon forget. Listening to the newest iteration of our wedding playlist as Gary described the perfect bend between each song he had selected made my heart swell; the finished product was played during our cocktail hour and made into CDs by Gary (with a beautiful mountain vista on the cover) for our parents and bridal party. One evening close to our big day, Gary and I listened to our song, Jersey Girl by Tom Waits, over and over to practice our first dance moves; Gary is my all time favorite dance partner, but getting to dance with him in our tiny living room, imagining that first dance as husband and wife, was a true moment in time.

The beautiful relationships I built with our caterer, Emily of Emilys Catering, and our photographer, Britt Croft, were an added gift. As my wedding binder grew and grew I remember tearing up over (yet another) coffee with Emily as she said, Ill take care of all of those details, not to worry and bonding with Britt over her love for light, the romantic moments she knew so well, and her true understanding of the mind of a bride (she was counting down the days to her own wedding when we first spoke). Despite my attempts to imagine every detail nothing could prepare me for the pure joy of having the people closest to us fill the space or the emotion of walking down the aisle (a moment I had dreamed over and over throughout my whole life) to the real man of my dreams, my soul mate, my Gary.

Photography: Britt Croft Photography | Videographer: Simply Shire | Florist: Bloomers & Things To Do | Dress: Tadashi Shoji | Bridesmaid Dresses: Adrianna Papell | Catering: Emilys Cafe & Catering | Hair: Di Moda Salon Spa | Groomsmen Attire: Jos. A. Bank | Venue: Mountain Lakes House | Music: Sound Choice (Dave Hoeffel) | Paper Goods: Etsy Seller Wedding Sundae | Rentals: Brillmans Rental Barn

This wedding gave me chills. From the moment I set sight on the images from Susan Baker Photography to the last line of the sweet description from the Mother of the Bride – chills. Because it’s beautiful defined, and with Matthew Robbins Design at the design helm and JZ Events planning every last moment to perfection, it’s a level of beautiful that simply can’t be matched. It’s understated elegance perfectly executed complete with a timelessly stunning Monique Lhuiller gown, and you can see every last gorgeous detail right here.

Hart Pictures keeps the gorgeous going with their oh so lovely film of this stunning soiree…

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From The Bride’s Mother… From the moment they became engaged Woodney and John were adamant-they did not want a fancy wedding. They were quite terrified about the bells and whistles that weddings tend to come with. Both appreciate tradition but some things about some weddings just seemed “over the top”. The challenge for the bride’s parents was how to plan a wedding that was within the couples comfort zone while also being gracious, fun and memorable for the guests and the couple. Initially, John offered to prepare the wedding meal himself-an idea that was gently rebuffed by all involved.

One aspect of her wedding day that had long captured Woodney’s imagination was her bridal attire. She thoroughly enjoyed shopping for the perfect dress and the Monique Llhuiller dress that she chose was just what she had envisioned. To really make the dress her very own, a very old linen hankie with pale blue embroidery around the border, once belonging to her late paternal grandfather, was monogrammed with the bride’s initials and the wedding date and sewn into the lining of the dress, This touch went unnoticed by others but was a special part of Woodney’s day.

After searching for their wedding venue for months, Woodney and John realized that the perfect place was right in front of their eyes all along- a lovely open field bordered by leafy trees at her parent’s home. It seemed a perfect spot for a 3 peaked tent to shelter their guests. It was a personal place to Woodney and seemed to have the right feel. Having the wedding at home also allowed them more control over the wedding dinner menu, something that they were very excited about. They were eager to serve some of their favorite comfort foods. After some research and recommendations, they found their ideal collaboration with Mary Guiliani and her catering company in New York City.

Woodney and John were also eager to find the right person to help them realize and refine their vision of the decor for the reception. They wanted the feel to be one of comfort, elegant simplicity, and softness with an abundance of summer colors- a gracious yet subtly sophisticated pastoral meal.

They found the ideal designer to achieve their dream in Matthew Robbins. Matthew seemed to understand and share their vision from the start. With his expertise, all of the many details of the reception were realized and fine tuned. An abundance of summer blooms in various shades of blues, purples and greens in assorted vessels created beautiful landscapes on each of the rectangular tables. The rough-hewn farm tables with bentwood chairs were left to be admired with cut lace table runners down the centers. Candles in copper lanterns and cut glass holders softly lit the scene. Old chalkboards provided the signage for the evening. The table numbers were calligraphed in white paint on slate slabs. Similarly, small slate pieces served as the escort cards painted with each guests name and table assignment and tied with cording to vintage skeleton keys. The look was one of warmth and welcome, as hoped for by Woodney and John to share with family and friends on their very special day!

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Wedding Photography: Susan Baker & Francesco Mastalia from Susan Baker Photography | Ceremony Venue: Princeton University Chapel in Princeton, New Jersey | Reception Venue: Bride’s Family Home in Short Hills, New Jersey | Event Planner: Jennifer Zabinski from JZ Events | Floral Design + Decor: Matthew Robbins Design | Wedding Cinematography: Hart Pictures | Catering + Wedding Cake: Mary Guiliani Catering | Reception Tent: Sperry Tents | Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuiller | Bride’s Shoes: Christian Louboutin | Bridesmaids’ Attire: Amsale | Groom + Groomsmen Attire: Brooks Brothers

Fall is just around the corner, but this lovely Princeton engagement session has me dreaming up some grand plans for the last few weeks of summer.  And if I take my cue from the stunning couple (and I think I might), I’ll be sure to include some lazy days in the sun, a gorgeous Anthropologie dress and a bouquet of lovely wildflowers by Bow Street Flowers, because I am pretty sure it doesn’t get much better than this.  Suzanna March Photography captured all of the breathtaking images and, oh my goodness, do I adore each and every one.  Believe me, you don’t want to miss an ounce of pretty, so join me in the gallery for even more!

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From Suzanna March Photography… Ashley & Tyler were looking to embrace their own personal style. They wanted something special from their engagement photos, something that would showcase their relationship.  Something beautiful, and something simplistic. Ashley had this beautiful, Anthropologie dress, which served as the inspiration behind this styled shoot.  The dress, like the photographs, is deceptively simple, but when you get up close, beautiful & complicated.  So, we chose a location that would speak to these themes, an open field in Princeton, MA.  This location allowed Ashley & Tyler to shine through and be a blank slate to showcase their relationship.  We added in a beautiful wildflower bouquet by Bow Street Flowers, a few strands of market lights, and two wooden chairs off the side of the street that got a face lift with a few coats of “riviera blue.”