Danielle and Kyle’s French Chateau Style Wedding at the Ashford Estate, Destination Fine Art Wedding Photography

Danielle and Kyle were married on June 4th, 2016 at the Ashford
Estate. Danielle and Kyle both work in New York City as buyers in the
fashion industry, Danielle at Bloomingdales
and Kyle at Ralph Lauren. Fashion was a very important element to them
for their wedding day. They both attended NYU, but did not meet until
after graduation at a local bar. The bride and groom picked the lovely
Ashford Estate in Allentown, NJ as it was the perfect distance between
their two families and an easy drive for their friends in New York City.
The day was planned and styled to perfection by The Styled Bride.
Guests gathered on a sunny Saturday afternoon and enjoyed a pre-ceremony
drink in the courtyard before being welcomed into the light filled
white barn, decked out in lush florals and candles by Sullivan Owen. The
bride and groom recited vows they wrote themselves in matching his and
her vow notebooks. Guests were invited to enjoy cocktail hour in the
conservatory and out on the patio as golden hour set in. Guests were
then welcomed into the reception by the Craig Scott Orchestra, which was
bathed in candlelight and leafy green florals.

The estate has the elegant feel of a French chateau, which the
bride and groom played into with their delicately calligraphed
invitations that carried through to all the paper goods of the day-
program, escort cards and menu by Written Word Calligraphy. Guests
received a wedding welcome bag with a welcome letter and wedding day
(and day after) essentials kit from the bride and groom. The bride wore a
intricately detailed beaded gown by Monique Lhuillier with matching
veil with blush and gold tones weaved in. The dress was paired with
Valentino Rock Stud heels in nude to give the look a little edge and a
vintage beaded clutch. The bride’s bouquet and boutonnieres created by
the Sullivan Owen were soft and organic with long trailing ribbons
featuring peonies, roses and blushing bride- one of the bride’s favorite
flowers. The bride and groom exchanged letters and presents before the
first look, the bride gifting the groom new sunglasses, which he wore
throughout the day.

The bride and groom had their first look in front of the estate
as their parents and wedding party watched through the large glass
windows. Bridesmaids wore lovely off the shoulder grey gowns while the
groomsmen looked sharp in their black tuxes. The couple honored their
families by having a memory table with photographs from their parents
and grandparents weddings set at a table by the entrance and a 4 of
those grandparents were in attendance at the wedding. Guests danced the
night away and enjoyed the old fashioned photo booth before joining the
couple for a sparkler send off and an after party in the library with
snow cones, hot dogs and favors of Momofuku Milk Bar truffle cake balls.  See more from the day on Style Me Pretty’s Front Page!

Event Planning: Styled Bride
Floral Design: Sullivan Owen
Stationery: Written Word Calligraphy
Engagement Ring: Soho Gem
Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Jenny Yoo
Catering: Merri-Makers Catering & Special Events
Hair + Makeup: Jen At Salon Zen
Favors: Momofuku Milk Bar
Groom’s Attire: Ralph Lauren Black Label
Venue: Ashford Estate
Photo Booth: Sweet Booths
Rentals: Party Rentals Ltd
Ring Box: The Mrs Box
Wedding Dress + Veil: Monique Lhuillier