Traditional elegance filled with pretty blush hues and overflowing from florals from Beethoven’s Veranda – this New Jersey wedding at the Trump National Golf Club has SMP written ALL over it. Planned to perfection by EVJ Wedding Co these images by Kelly Kollar Photography are wedding gold.
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From The Bride…Jeff and I met in college but it wasn’t until 5 years after I graduated that we reconnected at a New York Giants/Buffalo Bills football game (the Giants won!). It truly was love at first sight. Jeff packed up his Arizona house, his German Shepherd, and drove across the country to live with me. I knew right away he was the man I wanted to marry, and he made it official a year and a half later during a morning walk on the Pier in Hoboken, NJ. Our dog, Kaiser, ran up to me with a note on his collar asking if I would marry his Dad. Of course the answer was “YES”!!!
I knew I wanted a traditional, formal wedding and wanted to mix classic and romantic styles with TONS of flowers. Jeff loves to golf, so one visit to Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, NJ was all we needed. The property and the scenic countryside was absolutely breathtaking. The main clubhouse is a renovated 1930’s Georgian Manor – it’s the former estate of John DeLorean. The staff and event coordinator were all so wonderful and I just knew that Trump was the place for us.
With the help of my wedding planner, Jacquelyn Mavrookas from EVJ Wedding Co, I was able to bring my vision to life. The color palette consisted of soft blush pinks, whites and neutral tones. The groomsmen wore classic black and white tuxedos, and the bridesmaids wore blush pink Jenny Yoo dresses made of soft, light tulle which added such a romantic feel. I wanted every part of the wedding to be bursting with fresh flowers – from the custom made trellis at the altar to the magnificent centerpieces on classic cut crystal pedestals. Beethoven’s Veranda proved to be the perfect fit for our floral design.
The feeling and emotional intimacy of the day was also very important to me. I wanted it to truly reflect us and I wanted each guest to really feel the love that we have for one another. I spent a lot of time custom creating the ceremony to make it extra special. In order to mix the classic with the romantic we said traditional wedding vows in addition to writing our own vows to one another. To add a unique twist, the bridal party walked down the aisle to a string quartet playing Eric Clapton’s “Wonderful Tonight”, and I walked down the aisle to Righteous Brothers’ “Unchained Melody”. The romantic and emotional feeling of the day extended to the reception, and the ballroom was filled with flowers and decor in soft pink and neutral tones. We danced to Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” and then wanted the party to start right away – our band, Central Park Orchestra, was just perfect and kept our guests on the dance floor all night.
I purposely chose vendors that were fun to be around and had positive vibes to them. Being surrounded by such great people kept me feeling happy and at ease all day which was so important. I could not have dreamed of a better day, and my visions all came to life with the help of my amazing vendors. It truly was the best day of our lives!
Photography: Kelly Kollar Photography | Cinematography: Rock Life Studios | Event Planning: EVJ Wedding Co. | Floral Design: Beethoven's Verand | Wedding Dress: Anne Barge | Cake: The Hudson Cakery | Band: New York Orchestras | Groom's Attire: Men's Wearhouse | Venue: Trump National Golf Club | Bridesmaid’s Dresses: BHLDN | Hair & Make Up: Michiko Boorberg | Invitations & Paper Goods: Love Letter Studio | Photo Booth : We Love Photobooths