New Jersey Weddings

Park Chateau Wedding: Jamie & Mike

Bride in a ball gown with a long train and groom on the lawn before the estate under a pink dusk sky

Jamie & Mike’s Park Chateau Wedding

Bridal slippers, invitation suite and gown before a Park Chateau wedding

Bride in a white robe with her rings and gown details

Wedding gown in an antique mirror and the bride getting ready

Groom's tuxedo, cufflinks, bow tie and watch

Groom silhouetted by the window as he gets ready at Park Chateau

Groom getting ready by the window with his groomsmen

Groom in white shirt and suspenders holding a drink, fastening a cufflink, checking his watch and adjusting his sleeve

Groomsmen posing in a dark lounge with a collage of the groom and friends showing off colorful socks in armchairs

Black and white silhouettes of the groom adjusting his tuxedo jacket against a bright window with long curtains

Groom in a tuxedo reading a letter by a window, seated on a gold chair, and three groomsmen reading letters in dim light

Bridal party in matching floral robes lined up in a bright room with chandeliers and white flowers

Bride in a robe hanging her wedding dress at an arched window, next to a close-up of her bridal updo with a crystal hairpiece

Bride in a robe with a small dog, the gown hanging by a tall window, and a mirror reflection of the bride and her mother

Close-ups of the bride having her lace gown buttoned up and adjusting the neckline in soft window light

Bride in a long veil standing beneath a chandelier by a French door, and bride laughing in a lace gown holding a bouquet

Bridesmaids helping the bride into her gown and veil, and two portraits of the bride with a crystal hair vine and soft curls

Bride holding a white bouquet with bridesmaids in teal and blush, a groom in a green jacket and a parent in red

Bride in a lace gown reading her vows by a window, and a close-up of her hands holding a black vow book

Groom walking a garden path in a tuxedo, groomsmen in colorful socks, and the groom running through a cheering line

Groom and a groomsman shaking hands and hugging in a series of photos on a stone terrace by a fountain

Black and white photos of groomsmen lined up in tuxedos in front of a clipped hedge and garden gazebo

Groomsmen in tuxedos walking toward the camera on a stone terrace, with smaller group photos laughing together

Bride in a lace gown and long veil looking back over her shoulder in a formal garden with the groom waiting in the distance

Bride and groom at their first look in a formal hedge garden, the groom turning toward the bride as her veil trails behind

Bride hugging the groom in a hedge garden, wedding party on a porch, and the bride waving in her long-sleeved gown

Black and white photos of the bride and groom embracing in a garden, with a white gazebo and the veil trailing behind

Bride and groom smiling at each other beside golden autumn trees, her lace sleeves and veil framed by yellow leaves

Bride with a white bouquet beside the groom in a garden, then the couple walking toward a stone chapel on a hedged path

Bride and groom holding hands on a slate path, and an aerial view of the couple in a formal garden before a stone chapel

Groom kissing the bride's cheek as her veil blows, and the couple laughing together with her hand on his face

Bride and groom close together among yellow autumn leaves, in a large portrait and two smaller portraits

Couple kissing in front of a small stone chapel and formal garden, and the pair facing each other on a gravel drive

Black and white wedding party portrait on stone steps before a large arched wooden door, with the couple at center

Wedding party in teal dresses and black tuxedos on stone steps by an arched door, and a closer shot of the couple embracing

Bride with bridesmaids in teal dresses, laughing and adjusting her veil, in a set of portraits on a stone terrace

Full wedding party on a stone terrace among autumn trees, with small shots of the couple kissing and the groom in suspenders

Aerial view of the bride and groom walking a cobblestone drive toward a large white stone mansion with a landscaped lawn

Bride and groom on a curved marble staircase beside a decorated Christmas tree, the bride's long veil trailing down the steps

Black and white wedding party portrait in a dark paneled lounge with a chandelier, plus close-ups of the couple

Bride and groom in a dimly lit library lounge with a crystal chandelier, standing close with his hand on her face

Bridal party in teal and groomsmen in tuxedos seated on leather sofas in a lounge with a checkered floor

Family portraits on a curved staircase with a Christmas tree, including the couple with parents and a woman in a red hanbok

Empty ceremony room with rows of white chairs, tall white floral arrangements and a floral arch under exposed wooden beams

Groomsmen and bridesmaids in navy dancing and strutting down the aisle in two rows of candid photos

Bride and groom's parents walking the aisle, the flower girl in white, and the groom escorting a bridesmaid

Black and white photos of the groom taking the bride's hand from her escort, and the bride smiling at him as groomsmen watch

Ceremony moments at a floral arch: the bride and groom exchanging vows, laughing, and the bride blowing a kiss to guests

Bride and groom kissing under a white floral arch, and the couple walking back up the aisle as guests cheer

Black and white photos of the couple celebrating as they walk up the aisle, and walking away from the camera

Bride and groom embracing by a stone fountain with glowing string-lit trees behind them at dusk

Wedding details: a welcome sign with the couple, seating chart, place cards, a framed photo and a staircase with a tree

Grand ballroom with a crystal chandelier and floral centerpieces, and shots of tables set with candles and white flowers

Reception ballroom set for dinner with candles and chandeliers, a tiered white cake on a gold stand and a printed menu card

Black and white photo of the couple slow dancing with soft light bokeh, next to portraits of them beside the reception tables

Collage of reception moments: guests dancing, raised hands, a band drum and the couple celebrating on a crowded dance floor

Reception speeches and toasts at the head table, with the couple smiling and guests raising glasses

Parent dances on the ballroom floor, including the bride with her mother and the groom with a woman in a red hanbok

Bride and groom's first dance under a chandelier, with the couple embracing and guests seated around the dance floor

Groom hugging a man in a black suit, and candid shots of a band and guests dancing under colored lights

Guests and band at the reception, party favor photos on a table, and the bride and groom standing together in the ballroom

Black and white series of the couple cutting a tiered wedding cake, laughing and kissing beside the cake table

Bride and groom walking hand in hand through a sparkler exit under string-lit trees at night

When it comes to unforgettable weddings, Jamie and Mike’s celebration at Park Chateau stands out as a perfect example of how this stunning venue can transform a special day into something truly magical. This enchanting venue in the heart of New Jersey, provided an idyllic backdrop for a day filled with love, laughter, and lifelong memories. Here are my favorite moments from each Park Chateau wedding below.

For Jamie and Mike, the choice was simple. They were looking for a venue that provided both indoor and outdoor elements to craft a seamless experience for their guests, regardless of the weather. The estate’s versatility offered them the elegance of a grand ballroom reception as well as the quaint charm of an outdoor ceremony in the gardens.

If you’re planning a Park Chateau wedding, a few tips: the grand staircase is one of the most photographed spots in the building, so if you’re adding florals, the banister is a worthwhile place for them. The formal boxwood gardens and the domed garden pavilion are lovely for portraits, especially in the hour before sunset. The chapel-style ceremony room with its arched wooden beams works rain or shine, which is a big part of the indoor and outdoor flexibility couples love here. For your bridal party, the front steps of the chateau fit even a large group in one photo.

Ashley & Max’s Wedding

Wedding details: an invitation with a gold monogram, pearl sneakers, a gown at an arched window and crystal heels with rings

Flat lay of teal and gold invitation suite with crystal heels, plus a bouquet, earrings and a dress hanging in soft light

Bridesmaids in blush robes gathered around the bride in a bright suite, and portraits of her in a crystal headpiece

Close-ups of a lace off-the-shoulder gown and the bride's crystal tiara, and the bride holding her wavy hair in a lace bodice

Black and white photos of a woman helping the bride with her gown, and the bride in a ball gown seated by an arched window

Groom's details and getting ready: velvet loafers, bow tie and monogrammed cufflinks, plus a groomsman adjusting his bow tie

Groom having his bow tie straightened in dim window light, with close-ups of velvet shoes, cufflinks and his cuffs

Velvet slippers, a bow tie with initial cufflinks, and the groom in a tuxedo being helped with his collar by a friend

Groom's tuxedo details with velvet loafers and cufflinks beside a moody portrait of two men fixing a bow tie

Bride in an off-shoulder gown and long veil at a wooden door, bridesmaids on a balcony, and the groom waiting in a garden

Black and white first look with the groom standing still as the bride touches his arm, and the couple hugging in a garden

Groom and bride waving up to bridesmaids on a balcony of a large white mansion with a flower-filled terrace

Couple portraits near a stone chapel and floral door arch, kissing among pink flowers, and smiling arm in arm in a garden

Bride standing in front of a pointed-arch church doorway with greenery, and the couple kissing beside the carved wooden doors

Black and white photo of the groom helping the bride down stone steps before a floral-framed wooden door, her veil trailing

Black and white photos of the couple walking on a lawn along a tall hedge and the groom kissing the bride's cheek

Groom holding the bride's hand as she looks back in her veil in a flower garden, and the couple embracing near a domed gazebo

Couple embracing in front of a stone gazebo in a hedge garden, with a potted plant in the foreground

Couple leaning together in a garden with a gazebo behind, and walking arm in arm past a fountain and pink flowers

Wedding party in emerald dresses and black tuxedos with a flower girl by a carved wooden door, and a wide shot of the chapel

Bride posing with bridesmaids in emerald green dresses in several photos in front of a garden gazebo

Groom posing with groomsmen in pairs and trios on a stone drive, plus a full lineup of groomsmen with a white house behind

Bride and groom with bridesmaids, groomsmen and flower girls posed around a stone gazebo and pink flowers

Family portraits of the bride and groom with parents and relatives in a flower garden near a gazebo

Bride and groom with family members in different groupings in a garden full of pink flowers

Bride in a lace gown reclining on a brown leather sofa with the groom beside her in a paneled room with a checkered floor

Black and white photos of the groom in suspenders holding the bride in a library with a chandelier and checkered floor

Couple on a marble staircase with a garland of white flowers and greenery, and the bride in her full gown on the stairs

Ceremony space with a floral aisle, wooden beams and a chandelier, plus an invitation, a harp and flower details

Reception room with a chandelier and table settings: place plates, tall floral centerpieces, candles and a white cake

Groom waiting at the altar and the bride walking down the aisle on her father's arm, holding a white bouquet

Black and white photos of the bride's father handing her to the groom with a handshake as guests watch in the chapel

Wide view of the ceremony with the couple at the altar, wedding party and guests seated under wooden beams

Bride and groom facing each other at the altar, a view of the couple from behind, and the officiant reading by white flowers

Black and white photos of the bride and groom reading vows from a small book at the altar with greenery behind them

Couple kissing at the altar in front of a tall arched window, with a close-up of the kiss and guests clapping

Bride and groom walking up the aisle between white flower arrangements as guests cheer, and a close-up of the couple kissing

Couple holding hands and walking on a cobblestone drive with golden bokeh lights, and embracing near a stone house

Black and white portraits of the couple facing each other on a cobblestone drive and a backlit embrace in front of a mansion

Bride and groom standing on a lawn in front of the Park Chateau mansion under a pink and purple dusk sky

Bride and groom smiling during their first dance in a bright ballroom with white chairs and tall floral centerpieces

Black and white photos of the bride and groom dancing with raised arms and the couple dancing with guests watching

Reception guests dancing and posing, including an older couple dancing cheek to cheek and groups in formal wear

Reception guests dancing, laughing and drinking on the ballroom dance floor in a collage of candid shots

Black and white speeches at the head table, with the bride's father reading at a microphone as the couple listens

Guests listening to toasts, and the couple seated at a sweetheart table in front of a floral monogram backdrop

Black and white father-daughter dance with the bride in a full ball gown, and close-ups of the two dancing together

Groom dancing and embracing his mother in a navy lace dress at the reception, with guests watching

Guests in sequin jackets and green dresses dancing and celebrating at a lively reception

Reception toasts with a bridesmaid in green and the groom giving a speech, ending with a hug among the wedding party

Couple cutting and kissing beside a tall white wedding cake topped with a gold monogram

Wedding guests in emerald dresses and tuxedos dancing and cheering on a crowded ballroom dance floor

Bride in a fitted gown with a large back bow leaning on a railing under golden autumn trees in four portraits

Ashley and Max in Park Chateau had a fairy-tale wedding. Through my lens, I was able to capture their beautiful love story. Ashley wore a Kleinfeld wedding dress which eventually got published in Kleinfeld’s website, she was stunning!

Gabrielle & Anthony’s Wedding

Groom in a tuxedo seated on a sofa beside the bride in a white halter gown in a wine room, and the couple on a dance floor

Reception toasts and speeches with the groom in a navy suit, hugging guests and the couple listening at their table

Bride getting ready in a ball gown, black and white dress details with flower girls, and the bride at an open arched door

Groom getting ready in a dark room, a portrait in his tuxedo, and groomsmen laughing with champagne glasses

Bride in an off-shoulder ball gown walking with the groom on a cobblestone drive as bridesmaids and flower girls wait behind

Bridesmaids in blush dresses and flower girls in tulle skirts by a mansion, and the bride's gown spread on the pavement

Bride and groom beside a white horse-drawn carriage on a cobblestone drive, and a large wedding party portrait by a chapel

Bride on a garland-draped staircase, and the bride and groom posed with family members around a flower-covered stair rail

White carriage with flower girls inside, the couple walking by a rose garden, a chapel and the mansion terrace

Black and white photos of the groom wiping his eyes as the bride arrives, and her father greeting the groom at the aisle

Bride laughing and holding the groom's hands at the altar, and the couple kissing under a flower arch

Couple's first dance on a floor of low fog under a chandelier, with guests watching, and family dancing in smaller shots

Couple kissing beside a tall white wedding cake, and the bride walking onto a ballroom dance floor under a chandelier

The combination of exquisite settings, stunning architecture, and outstanding dining options at Park Chateau not only enhanced Gabrielle and Anthony’s wedding day but made it a joyous and unforgettable event, marked by impeccable taste and exceptional service.

And oh! Gabrielle had four dresses I photographed her in, including the engagement and rehearsal dinner dresses. We had a special shoot for her party dress because, well, it needed more attention than just nighttime photos.

Emily & Reece’s Wedding

Wedding details: an engagement ring on tulle with lavender sprigs, bridesmaid dresses on a rack with shoes and a pink robe

Invitation suite and save-the-date card with a fern and white flowers, and bridal shoes resting on a veil

Bride getting ready in a robe with a half-up hairstyle, her mother in a pink robe, and a group of women in white robes

Bridesmaids in pink robes, a mother in purple, and two close-ups of the bride in a lace top getting ready

Black and white photos of bridesmaids helping the bride with the lace sleeves and buttons of her gown

Bride in a lace gown with a long train, smiling beside her mother in a pink jacket as bridesmaids in white look on

Black and white close-ups of the bride's bouquet and lace sleeves, her long train at a window, and her face under the veil

Bride in a lace gown with a white rose bouquet, bouquet and shoe details, and bridesmaids in white lace-top dresses in a line

Black and white photo of the bride embracing her father in a tearful moment by a bright window

Bridesmaids in white lace-top gowns lined up with the bride in a bright room with white chairs and a chandelier

Groom's details: cufflinks, a hanging black jacket, patent shoes and a black patterned bow tie on green leaves

Black and white photos of the groom's friends helping each other with suspenders and bow ties while he gets his hair combed

Black and white photos of a gift box with a bow being passed between men in tuxedos and shirtsleeves

Groom putting on his shoes, buttoning his shirt and standing with his brother by a large window in dim light

Engraved dog tag charm, a square cufflink on a white shirt cuff and the groom looking out a window

Groom looking out a window in a tuxedo, and eight groomsmen in black tuxedos standing under a stone archway

Groomsmen standing in a row in a stone breezeway, and groomsmen crouching playfully in a football stance on cobblestones

Outdoor ceremony site with rows of white folding chairs, a white draped canopy and manicured hedges on a green lawn

Outdoor ceremony canopy near a mansion, a man with a program in a garden, and guests being escorted past a chapel

Guests seated in pink and dark suits, a bride walking toward the chapel, parents on the path, and a smiling bridesmaid

Black and white photos of the groom wiping his eye, the bride walking with her father, and the groom greeting her

Bridesmaids in white lace-top dresses, the couple holding hands under a canopy, and guests and a ring bearer at the ceremony

Outdoor ceremony with the couple under a white canopy between green hedges, wedding party standing and guests along the aisle

Black and white close-ups of the groom smiling at the bride's veil and the couple holding hands during vows

Bride and groom holding hands before the officiant under a white canopy, and a wide view of the couple kissing at the altar

Black and white photos of the couple kissing after the ceremony and walking up the aisle past guests

Bride and groom posed with parents and family on white stone steps in front of green hedges, one woman in a pink gown

Family portraits of the bride and groom with her sister, her parents and grandparents in front of a white canopy

Bride smiling up at the groom, and the couple laughing in front of bridesmaids in white dresses and groomsmen

Bridesmaids in white dresses posing playfully on stone steps, and the bride holding a white rose bouquet in a lace gown

Full wedding party lined up under a white canopy, and a close portrait of the couple holding hands

Black and white first look with the bride's back turned and arms out toward the groom smiling by a wooden door

Couple embracing in a garden with a domed gazebo and clipped hedges behind them in warm evening light

Bride in a long train walking toward a stone chapel, the couple's emotional first look, and walking away together on the path

Black and white portrait of the groom seated in a tuxedo, and the bride in a lace gown with sleeves before a white canopy

Bride in a lace mermaid gown and groom standing together on a cobblestone drive in front of a large stone house

Three small portraits of the couple in a garden, and a black and white close-up of the couple facing each other

Black and white close-up of the bride and groom's clasped hands and her strapless lace bodice

Reception table details with gold flatware, a printed menu, white flower centerpieces, candles and chandeliers

Reception room with tables set under tall windows, a white tiered cake with cascading flowers and gold table details

Reception details: gold-framed family photos on a mirrored table, an embroidered napkin, a fireplace sweetheart table

Bride and groom making their grand entrance into the reception, with the groom dipping the bride and guests in the background

Wide shot of the couple's first dance in a ballroom with guests circled around, and the groom twirling and dipping the bride

Groom dipping the bride in her lace gown on the dance floor while a band plays and guests take photos

Bride dancing with her father, a woman in a pink gown watching, and the bride hugging him

Groom dancing and hugging his mother in a purple dress in several photos at the reception

Couple at the fireplace sweetheart table with a man giving a speech, and the bride smiling during a toast

Couple cutting a white tiered wedding cake, kissing and surrounded by guests including a woman in pink

Bridesmaids and guests hugging and laughing on the dance floor, and a purple-lit ballroom full of guests under a chandelier

Bride and groom embracing by a stone fountain in a dark garden at dusk with an orange glow on the horizon

The wedding of Emily and Reece was a perfect embodiment of what Park Chateau promises – elegance, romance, and a day to remember. Their wedding was not just an event; it was a celebration of love woven into the luxurious tapestry of Park Chateau.

Emily’s day began in the bridal suite, a spacious and beautifully appointed room designed for comfort and serenity. The suite provided ample space for Emily, her bridesmaids, and stylists to prepare without feeling cramped. They had access to large mirrors, comfortable seating, and natural light ideal for makeup artists. Reece, on the other hand, enjoyed his morning in a separate groom’s suite where he and his groomsmen could relax, laugh, and prepare at their leisure, featuring amenities like classic leather sofas and a private bar.

Hosting your wedding at Park Chateau not only ensures a stunning set of backdrops for your big day but also offers a seamless blend of historical elegance with modern luxury, making every moment uniquely memorable.

Park Chateau stands out as a dreamy venue for anyone wanting to celebrate their most special day in grand style.

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