A Wedding Dream Come True at Ashford Estate

January 31, 2025

The bride and groom sharing a kiss as they embrace while the bride's veil blows in the wind.

Wedding Details

Carly and Yuri’s boho-elegant fall wedding at Ashford Estate radiated pure magic. They infused every detail with warmth and personality, creating a celebration that felt both intimate and grand. The day unfolded seamlessly against the stunning backdrop of one of New Jersey’s most iconic venues. With its Gatsby-inspired charm, sprawling grounds, and cozy barn and chapel, Ashford Estate perfectly fit their vision of romance, elegance, and whimsy.

Carly dazzled in her Pnina Tornai gown, while Yuri turned heads in a caramel-hued tux from Stitch & Tie and Hockerty. Their bridal party embraced the autumnal vibes, with bridesmaids glowing in velvety terracotta dresses by Azazie and groomsmen complementing the look in warm tan suits.

Whisper and Brook Flower Co. elevated the aesthetic with a stunning floral masterpiece. We ALWAYS love working with Jesse and Stephanie (Another husband and wife team)!! Their arrangements blended pampas grass, oranges, dried elements, and greenery, filling the day with earthy, cozy, and chic energy. As the evening transitioned into the reception, twinkling lights and candles illuminated the venue, transforming it into a magical celebration space.

Adding even more charm to the day, the couple’s adorable dogs made a sweet cameo during the photos, just like at their engagement session. Their furry friends brought extra joy and perfectly reflected the couple’s playful, unique spirit.

Ruy Mejia’s caricatures also added a fun and personal touch, giving guests a unique memento of the day which was truly one-of-a-kind. Owls and Lions from Spinners Entertainment kept the energy high throughout the reception. Working with our friends Jay and Nicole was the best. Guests filled the dance floor, celebrating late into the evening.

Carly and Yuri’s fall wedding was a real-life fairy tale, filled with heartfelt vows, endless laughter, and the magical charm of Ashford Estate making their day truly theirs.

How did the couple meet/get engaged?

They got engaged in September 2020 at Disney World in front of the castle!! The ring box was made out of tree where they used to hike. They met at Centenary University freshman year, but both left. Then they matched on Tinder in 2014. Their first date was a Modest Mouse concert at Starland Ballroom 🙂

Congrats to Carly and Yuri, and cheers to a happily ever after!

The wedding venue, Ashford Estate.
The bride's bouquet for the wedding at Ashford Estate.
A silhouette of the bride's dress hanging on a windowsill at Ashford Estate.
The bridesmaids sitting around the bride and making a toast with champagne while getting ready for the wedding at Ashford Estate.
The groom smiling while sitting on a chair and putting on his shoes.
The groom smiling and looking off to the side with his hand in his pocket.
The bride smiling and excitedly touching her dress before putting it on for the ceremony at Ashford Estate.
A silhouette of the bride touching her dress hanging on a windowsill at Ashford Estate.
The mother-of-the-bride assisting her daughter in putting on her wedding dress at Ashford Estate.
The bride putting on her earrings while gazing out the window.
The bride lifting up her dress as the maid-of-honor helps put on her shoes at Ashford Estate.
The maid-of-honor putting on the bride's heels as they smile at each other and as the mother-of-the-bride looks on with pride.
The groom anxiously waiting for his bride for the first look before the ceremony at Ashford Estate.
The bride walking in the grass towards the groom for their first look.
The bride tapping the groom's shoulder for him to turn around and look at her before the wedding at Ashford Estate.
The groom smiling and turning around to look at his bride during their first look at Ashford Estate.
The couple clasping both hands and looking at each other lovingly.
The bride and groom nuzzling their faces close together as they embrace.
The groom kissing the bride's cheek as she leans in and closes her eyes.
The couple holding each other close as the bride holds her bouquet off to her side at Ashford Estate.
The bride serenely looking over her shoulder as she holds her bouquet at Ashford Estate.
The couple embracing as the bride smiles and groom nuzzling into her face as they stand under an archway at Ashford Estate.
The couple holding hands as they look in opposite directions while the bride holds her bouquet.
The bride and groom holding hands and strolling down a walkway as the bride looks back and smiles at Ashford Estate.
The bride leaning in as the groom kisses her cheek and they hold hands at Ashford Estate.
The groom holding the bride's hand as she dances and holds her dress at Ashford Estate.
The groom dip-kissing the bride at Ashford Estate.
The bride smiling looking down and smiling as she dances and holds her dress at Ashford Estate.
Bridesmaids petting one of the bride and groom's dogs.
The bridal party posing with the bride and groom's three dogs at Ashford Estate.
The bridal party cheering for the bride and groom as they kiss at Ashford Estate.
The groom in front as the groomsmen all smile with their hands in their pockets.
The groomsmen roughhousing with the groom as they smile and laugh at Ashford Estate.
The bridesmaids all putting their bouquet's in as they look at the bride.
The bridesmaids staggering the bouquets as they smile and cheer for the bride at Ashford Estate.
The bride smiling and holding the flower girl before the ceremony at Ashford Estate.
The bride and groom crouching and smiling with their three dogs before the ceremony at Ashford Estate.
The ceremony space at Ashford Estate.
The groom standing and smiling at the end of the aisle at the ceremony at Ashford Estate.
The flower girl smiling walking down the aisle during the ceremony at Ashford Estate.
The mother and father-of-the-bride walking their daughter down the aisle for the ceremony at Ashford Estate.
The bride and groom meeting each other at the end of the aisle.
The bride putting on the groom's wedding band during the ceremony at Ashford Estate.
The couple's first kiss as husband and wife at Ashford Estate.
The newlyweds holding hands and cheering as they walk back down the aisle together at Ashford Estate.
The bride and groom sharing a kiss as they embrace while the bride's veil blows in the wind.
The couple hugging as the groom cups her face while they both smile and laugh.
The bride's dress fanning out as the newlyweds dance after the ceremony at Ashford Estate.
The couple sharing an intimate moment as they gaze into each other's eyes and hold hands.
The bride and groom smiling and showing off their rings after the ceremony at Ashford Estate.
The groom hugging the bride from behind as they smile on a brick walkway at Ashford Estate.
The bride and groom smiling at each other as they walk together surrounded by foliage at Ashford Estate.
The groom picking up the bride as they smile at each other.
The couple's first private dance as husband and wife before the reception at Ashford Estate.
Outside the reception space at Ashford Estate.
Inside the reception space at Ashford Estate.
The wedding cake for the reception at Ashford Estate.
The bride and groom's grand entrance into the reception at Ashford Estate.
The newlywed's first dance as husband and wife in front of guests at the reception.
The bride smiling and dancing with her maid-of-honor while surrounded by other dancing guests at the reception at Ashford Estate.
The bride and groom sharing a kiss at their table during the reception.
The band Owls & Lions performing at the reception at Ashford Estate.
The bride dancing with guests at the reception.
The newlyweds smiling and posing as they cut the wedding cake during the reception at the Ashford Estate.
The bride, now wearing a two-piece white outfit on the dance floor at the reception.
The bride and groom hugging and kissing under sparklers at the reception at the Ashford Estate.
Groom holding the bride bridal-style under sparklers at the reception at Ashford Estate.
The newlyweds kissing as they hold sparklers.
A guest dancing with a baby in a harness a the reception at Ashford Estate.
A bridesmaid dancing with the bride as she holds a microphone at the reception.
Guests on the dance floor smiling and dancing at the reception at Ashford Estate.
The groom picking up the bride and spinning her on the dance floor at Ashford Estate.
The newlyweds and guests cheering at the end of the reception at Ashford Estate.

Vendor Notes

Venue / The Ashford Estate

Video / Folded Crane Films

Florist / Whisper and Brook Flower Co.

Planner / Kathleen Deo Weddings

DJ+Band / Owls & Lions (Spinners Entertainment)

Photobooth /  Ultimate Photo Booth Co.

MUA / Brunella Artistry

Hair Stylist / Anna’s Bridal Creations

Dress / Pnina Tornai

Bridesmaid Dresses / Azazie

Suit or Tux / Stitch & Tie and Hockerty 

Caricature Artist / Ruy Mejia

Transportation / Arrive in Style

Content Creator / MC Marketing & Content

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