New Jersey Weddings

Fiddler’s Elbow Wedding: Lauren & Alex

New Jersey Wedding

Lauren & Alex’s Fiddler’s Elbow Wedding

Burgundy invitation suite and diamond ring on a pink flower before a Fiddler's Elbow wedding

Bride and bridesmaids in burgundy floral robes

Bride getting ready with her mother and reading a letter

Bride stepping into her gown with her mother and bridesmaids

Bride with a burgundy bouquet in her long-sleeve gown at Fiddler's Elbow

Bride sharing a first look with her father and his gift

Bridesmaids in burgundy gowns and fur wraps with the bride outside a stone building, and the bride with her parents

Black dress shoes, a bow tie on a wooden table and boutonnieres of cream and burgundy roses on moss

Groom in suspenders putting on his jacket by a window and standing in a bright room, and a groomsman helping with his bow tie

Groom in a tuxedo smiling in front of a stone wall with ivy, with his mother, and with groomsmen lined up

Stone church entrance with a white vintage car, bride smiling in the car and an older man sitting beside her

Church ceremony programs in baskets, an open book, a decorated altar with red poinsettias and a pew with a program

Collage of the processional: groomsmen walking bridesmaids in burgundy dresses

Bride walking down the church aisle with her father under wooden beams, with smaller photos of the entrance and vows

Bride with her bouquet on her father's arm, then hugging at the altar and greeting family at the church

Black and white photos of the bride wiping a tear, the groom looking down, and the couple exchanging rings at the altar

Couple holding hands at a church altar with Christmas trees and gold panels, plus the groom and bride before the altar

Guests seated in church pews, the priest at the altar, and the bride and groom walking back up the aisle after the ceremony

Groom reaching for the bride's long veil beside a white vintage car, and the couple greeting guests with hugs

Bride's lace-edged veil blowing in the wind as the couple embrace in front of a stone building and red autumn leaves

Bridal party in burgundy dresses and black tuxedos in front of a stone house with a wreath, plus couple portraits and a kiss

Black and white photos of the couple walking over an arched bridge and the bride laughing in the groom's arms

Couple walking on a country road, riding in a golf cart, close forehead-to-forehead portrait and a bare tree landscape

Couple silhouetted against a blue and orange streaked sky at a wooden fence, with smaller field portraits at sunset

Family portraits on a staircase decorated with garland: couple with parents, grandmothers, bridesmaids and groomsmen

Couple sharing a first dance in a candlelit room with string lights and tall windows, with smaller close-ups of the pair

Sweetheart table under a floral arch with candles, and details of centerpieces, cake, place settings and the reception room

Couple's first dance in a ballroom with a twirl and dip, with bridesmaids and guests in burgundy and black watching

Blurred candlelight in front of the couple dancing, the groom dancing with his mother and the bride with her father

Toasts at the sweetheart table with a bridesmaid speaking into a microphone, a man giving a speech

Bride and groom kissing as they cut a white three-tier cake with flowers, with guests smiling and holding drinks behind

Dance floor under purple stage lighting with guests dancing, plus a grid of smaller photos of the band, family and friends

Couple walking through a tunnel of guests holding sparklers at night, and smaller photos of the couple by a fire pit

Couple silhouetted in front of a streaked orange and blue sunset sky, the bride in a long veil and gown

I am so delighted to share the enchanting weddings of Lauren & Alex and Grace & Tony at the exquisite Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club. Join me as we recall the magic and romance of these special celebrations through their wedding albums. Here are my favorite moments from each Fiddler’s Elbow wedding below.

Lauren and Alex’s love story culminated in a beautiful wedding day at Fiddler’s Elbow. The couple, with their infectious joy and deep connection, exchanged vows in a heartwarming church ceremony before heading to the club to celebrate. Lauren was a vision in her stunning gown, while Alex couldn’t hide his excitement as they sealed their love with a kiss.

Grace & Tony’s Wedding

Couple standing in the distance on a bridge over a stream, surrounded by autumn trees

Wedding details: crystal heels, sparkling earrings, a bouquet of white and green flowers, a ring on a bloom

Black and white photos of the bride hugging her mother and her mother helping with her dress by a fireplace

Bride and her father meeting at the bottom of a curved staircase, with her bridesmaid watching, and the two embracing

Bride in a lace gown with her parents on a stone patio, her mother in gray, and the bride pinning a boutonniere on her father

Bride in a lace gown with a flower girl, portraits of the two together

Bride in a long-sleeved lace gown standing in front of a stone building with an arched white door, with smaller portraits

Groom in a gray suit getting ready with a groomsman helping with his tie, vow book and a portrait by tall grasses

Groom in a gray suit wiping his eyes, and a black and white photo of the bride walking down the aisle past emotional guests

Couple kissing beside a white vintage car, the interior of a white church

Couple with both families posed at the front of a church with a red carpet, in navy dresses and gray suits

Wedding party in navy dresses and gray suits in front of a stone building with pink flowers

Groom holding the bride from behind in a garden by a stone wall, with close-ups of the couple laughing and nuzzling

Couple embracing on a gravel driveway in front of a stone house with pink flower beds, with closer portraits

Couple kissing on a stone bridge on a golf course, with smaller portraits of them close together and walking on the course

Reception details: a lace-covered cake table in front of curtains, branch centerpieces, place settings and hydrangeas

Couple's first dance in a ballroom with purple lighting, kissing and holding each other as guests watch

Bride dancing with her father, the groom with his mother, and the couple toasting and nuzzling at their table

Tiered white cake with sugar lace, and the couple kissing at their table with champagne in a room lit purple

Couple standing together under a glowing lamp post and large tree at night after sunset

Grace and Tony’s wedding at Fiddler’s Elbow was nothing short of breathtaking. They said “I do” in a touching church ceremony filled with love and emotion, then celebrated among the rolling hills and stone buildings of the club. Grace looked radiant in her gown, and Tony beamed with pride as they embarked on this new chapter together.

Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club provided the perfect canvas for both weddings. Its picturesque landscapes, from manicured lawns to grand ballrooms, created a magical ambiance for these joyous occasions. Every detail was meticulously planned, ensuring that Lauren & Alex and Grace & Tony had weddings they would cherish forever.

If you’re considering Fiddler’s Elbow, here’s what I’d keep in mind: the small iron footbridges on the course make a sweet spot for a few portraits as a couple, and they’re worth asking about when you plan your photo time. The stone buildings covered in ivy are lovely for bridal party and family photos, especially in autumn when the trees around them turn red and gold. Inside, the curved staircase is perfect for a walk down with your dad or your bridesmaids. And if you’d love a sparkler send-off at the end of the night, the stone entrance makes a beautiful setting for it.

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