New Jersey Weddings

Ryland Inn Wedding: Lisa & Scott

The Ryland Inn

Lisa & Scott’s Ryland Inn Wedding

Invitation suite, perfume and bridal shoes before a Ryland Inn wedding

Wedding gown, bouquet, sparkly heels and groom's velvet loafers

Bride laughing with her bridesmaids in black robes

Bride in a white robe sitting on the bed before her Ryland Inn wedding

Black and white portrait of the bride beneath her veil

Peach and orange bouquet with portraits of the bride

Collage of the bride and her father embracing in a living room, and the couple posing with her parents and a bouquet

Black and white of the groom adjusting his collar by a window, putting on suspenders and getting dressed

Groom in a black tuxedo checking his watch, and two shots of him reading a note in a dark hotel room

Groom in a bow tie looking to the side as the bride stands blurred behind him, and the bride glancing back over her shoulder

First look sequence on a stone terrace, the groom bending toward the bride in front of white doors

Black and white of the groom kissing the bride's forehead with a bouquet, and the two holding hands on a terrace

Bride and groom in silhouette at a stone gate with a white door, and smaller frames of them among autumn trees

Groom in a black tuxedo walking hand in hand with the smiling bride in a veil on a sunny drive

Smiling couple walking hand in hand outside, the bride in a satin bodice with a veil and the groom in a bow tie

Close portrait of the couple through the bride's sheer veil, with two smaller frames of them embracing and kissing

Bridesmaids in dark green velvet and groomsmen in black, laughing around the bride with orange bouquets

Groomsmen with the groom in tuxedos, and bridesmaids in green velvet gowns beside the bride with orange bouquets

Family portraits of the couple with both sets of parents on the steps, in a mix of group and pair frames

Couple with their parents in a garden courtyard, one wide frame and two closer family portraits

Couple with family and flower girls in white gowns in a garden, with two portraits including a grandmother in a pink hat

Flower girls in flower crowns with the bride, a bride with a corgi, and a groom smiling with the dog

Black and white of the couple kissing in front of a wooden bar with shelves of bottles, the bride's tiered gown spread

Couple embracing under a floral and white-draped chuppah on the lawn, with wider ceremony frames in autumn light

Couple kissing in the aisle as guests throw petals and a guest in a yarmulke ducks

Reception details of rosy bouquets, place cards, framed family photos, a monogram, a neon sign and a candle-lit table

Black and white of the groom lifting the bride in a tiered gown on a wood floor, with smaller dance frames

Grid of toasts and a hora with guests raising glasses, the best man speaking and the couple at their table under a neon sign

Groom's father and a woman each dancing with the couple, the couple on a plank floor and the groom hugging an older woman

Black and white of the groom feeding cake to the laughing bride, and the couple embracing close on the dance floor

Black and white of the couple kissing as the bride raises a glass beside a microphone and a brick wall with a neon sign

Located in the countryside of New Jersey, The Ryland Inn provided the perfect backdrop for the fairy-tale wedding of Lisa and Scott. As lifelong sweethearts, their journey toward this special day was filled with anticipation and joy. Surrounded by family and friends, they pledged their love in an intimate ceremony that not only celebrated their past but also their promising future together. Here’s a look back at their Ryland Inn wedding.

The couple chose a simple yet elegant floral arch as the centerpiece of their ceremony, under which they stood hand-in-hand, surrounded by friends and family. Each moment was filled with emotion, from the poignant readings chosen by the couple to the heartfelt exchange of their vows, creating a tapestry of memories that would define the start of their journey together. As they sealed their promises with a kiss, applause erupted, echoing the joy of the occasion.

Thinking about The Ryland Inn? A few things I’d suggest: the stone terrace by the white building with the French doors is a private spot for a first look before guests arrive. In the fall the trees around the ceremony lawn turn gold and red, so a floral arch with warm-toned flowers fits right in. Make time for a few portraits in the round wood-paneled bar lined with shelves of bottles, because it’s one of the most unique spots on the property. Once the reception starts, the chandeliers and dark wood floors make the ballroom feel warm and cozy for your first dance.

Lisa and Scott’s wedding at The Ryland Inn was a tableau of tender moments and elegant details, each captured through my lens. From the delicate lace of Lisa’s dress to the joyful smiles exchanged during their vows, I used my lens to capture the nuanced emotions and interactions of the day.

The candid shots of the guests laughing and dancing highlighted the joyous mood, ensuring that the couple could relive the feeling of their special day with just a glance at their photos.

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