Barbara + Adam are an artistic duo, who wanted their New Jersey wedding to evoke the feeling of an enchanted forest – a la A Midsummer Nights Dream. But they took their theme beyond the decor + for their ceremony they read poetry they had written to each other in place of vows, Adam donned a super rad plum hued three-piece suit and Barbara and her bridesmaids had BRRCH Floral weave the prettiest fresh blooms into their hair! Below, Barbara tells us even more about what inspired their Summer Solstice wedding:
We chose A Midsummer Nights Dream as our theme to honor our history of theatre and art collaborations and to honor the fact that we got married on the Summer Solstice. We appreciate art and made sure to incorporate design details related to our theme throughout the event. We wrote our own vows to each other – both were in the form of poems that we read aloud to each other. This was so special because it came from the heart.
Thanks so much to Caroline Frost Photography for the beautiful photos!
E looked like a dream in her Badgley Mischka dress, which she found at Kleinfeld’s, and we couldn’t possibly love that gorgeous bouquet more. Major high fives to the team at BRRCH Floral!!
Processional: Groom: First Day of My Life – Bright Eyes; Bride: A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
Recessional: A Midsummer Night's Dream Wedding March
First Dance: A Life Less Ordinary by Carbon Leaf
We love all the ways the outdoors were brought inside to create the enchanted forest feel that Barbara + Adam were going for. From moss details, to beautifully curated terrariums, to the texture-filled centerpieces, this wedding shows how to really achieve a mystical garden feeling no matter where you are!
It all goes by so quickly so do your best to soak it in and enjoy it even in the stressful moments try to find a way to laugh and think how lucky you are to be in this process. Also, continuously thank those loved ones around you- they are just as stressed as you are and working hard to make your day special- they deserve all your gratitude and love!
And for people who want a DIY wedding - if you are setting the bar high remember to also cut yourself some slack. It takes a lot of work to put together your big day and just keep remembering that the most important thing is that you're marrying the love of your life. Be present in the moment during planning because the planning process goes by so quickly and can be just as special and exciting as your big day!
photography: Caroline Frost Photography // venue name: Old Tappan Manor // planning: Bride and Groom designed and planned with input from vendors // florals: BRRCH Floral // wedding dress: Badgley Mischka from Kleinfeld's // hairpiece: BRRCH Floral // bride's shoes: Designed by Nina // bridesmaid dresses: Bill Levkoff from Bijou Bridal in NJ and maid of honor was in a Watters dress from Bijou Bridal // hair stylist: Hair and Nails Excellence // makeup artist: Donna Lance // groom attire: Beau by Askel // videography: Love and You Video // paper goods: All graphics and details were designed by the groom, printed at Paper Presentation // catering: Old Tappan Manor // cake: A Little Cake
I was sold at the first sight of that purple suit.
-M
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Everything was so beautiful, fun and meticulously planned out! What a wonderful, special day…..congratulations!
Stunning venue, looked so magical:) And the groom looked so vintage thanks to that suit’s colour, awesome!