Ben and Jess's Wedding in Highland Park, New Jersey

The story of our wedding

We were married in a repurposed factory loft space in Highland Park, NJ.

The vibe was a romantic summer Euro-cafe. String lights, cafe-table style flower arrangements, window boxes with red geraniums, wreath of lavender, vintage-look glassware, hints of copper and gold, candlelight, big industrial windows glowing with soft setting sunlight, and lots of space for mingling and dancing on an expansive hardwood floor!

It was DIY to keep within budget. For the set up we enlisted the help of family members and close friends who made the magic happen.

Austin Charnis (Cross River NY) played guitar for the ceremony and cocktail hour. He played the beautiful Chet Atkins' Smoky Mountain Lullaby that we chose for the walk down the aisle, and a mix of contemporary and classical Brazilian songs for the cocktail hour. Austin's performances are unparalleled and his music created a cozy, inviting social atmosphere after the ceremony.

Emily's Cafe and Catering (Pennington NJ) provided a beautiful spread of lavender honey chicken, herbed salmon, and seasonal vegetables and potatoes. Their food is a delicious and classic farm-to-table style, and the staff was incredibly professional and helpful.