The Ashford Estate: Country Estate Wedding: New Jersey Wedding Photography

The Ashford Estate, listed under "Country Estate Weddings" by Weddings of Distinction, is a beautiful and unique venue, offering both rustic romance with its barn house chapel, and regal elegance with its breathtaking manor.  Summer or winter, this estate creates a magical atmosphere perfect for creating one of a kind memories.

Inspired by the beautiful venue, we got together with some of the best vendors to create a dream wedding stylized shoot.  Stephanie Somodi, owner of Designing the Most Inviting Day, provided us with a beautiful invitations, highlighting her amazing talent for detail.  Magnolia Exquisite Florals and Event Decor created all of our stunning bouquets and amazing tabletop arrangements with china provided by Rumson China and Glass.  Our wonderfully talented models came to us from Wilhemina Philadelphia, bringing our ideas for a dream wedding to life.  Allison and Brooke wore gowns from Elizabeth Johns Bridal Salon.  The whole look came together with hair by Michelle Azouz and makeup done by Amy Jones-Baskin and Cassidy Renee Boch of Beauty on Location NJ.

Thank you to the Ashford Estate, and to everyone involved in making this incredible day a reality.  We couldn't have done it without all your time and hard work!

The Ashford Estate: Stylized Shoot : New Jersey Wedding Photographers

The Ashford Estate, listed under "Country Estate Weddings" by Weddings of Distinction, is a beautiful and unique venue, offering both rustic romance with its barn house chapel, and regal elegance with its breathtaking manor.  Summer or winter, this estate creates a magical atmosphere perfect for creating one of a kind memories.

Inspired by the beautiful venue, we got together with some of the best vendors to create a dream wedding stylized shoot.  Stephanie Somodi, owner of Designing the Most Inviting Day, provided us with a beautiful invitations, highlighting her amazing talent for detail.  Magnolia Exquisite Florals and Event Decor created all of our stunning bouquets and amazing tabletop arrangements with china provided by Rumson China and Glass.  Our wonderfully talented models came to us from Wilhemina Philadelphia, bringing our ideas for a dream wedding to life.  Allison and Brooke wore gowns from Elizabeth Johns Bridal Salon.  The whole look came together with hair by Michelle Azouz and makeup done by Amy Jones-Baskin and Cassidy Renee Boch of Beauty on Location NJ.

Thank you to the Ashford Estate, and to everyone involved in making this incredible day a reality.  We couldn't have done it without all your time and hard work!

Weddings Of Distinctions: The Ashford Estate: New Jersey Wedding Photographers

Weddings of Distinctions premier venue The Ashford Estate was just as romantic as I remembered it!  I had the pleasure of attending their tasting with the fabulous Merri-Makers Catering on Sunday with some of the other top vendors in the wedding industry.  Here are some great new wedding ideas!

Kate Duffy of Katydid Signature Floral and Event Design

Featuring invitations by Stephanie Somodi: Designing the Most Inviting Day

Michelle Santanello of MDS Floral Design

Magnolia: Exquisite Florals and Event Decor

Featuring invitations by Stephanie Somodi: Designing the Most Inviting Day

Premier Tour of The Ashford Estate: Weddings of Distinction: New Jersey Wedding Photographers

It was an honor to attend the premier tour of The Ashford Estate, a pristine new luxury venue in Allentown, New Jersey from founder Chris Vernon.  Guests were treated to divine food stations by Main Street Catering,  hors d’oeuvres by Merri-Makers,and mixology by Marsilios.  Vernon also choose to unveil his newest project Weddings of Distinction to hand selected wedding vendors from the area.  Weddings of Distinction will be a collection of the finest destination wedding estates in New Jersey and Long Beach Island known for their exquisite staff & finest vendors.   These estates include The Bonnet Island Estate, Mallard Island Yacht Club, The Stateroom, and now The Ashford Estate.  Please enjoy the tour!

The Ashford Estate could only be described as height of elegance.  The reflection pool with cypress trees and Grecian columns create a monumental yet peaceful backdrop for an outdoor ceremony, situated next to the beautiful antique pole barn for indoor ceremonies.

The Conservatory overlooks a picturesque pond with a floating gazebo, fountain, and stone bridge.

A tour around the property leads from one breath taking scene to the next.

From the moment I arrived upon the lion~clad iron gates and tree lined drive I knew this estate was the perfect setting for a romantic retreat.

The Tiffany blue french style bridal suite is light and airy with dramatic mirrored french doors leading to the grand staircase and hand painted domed ceiling.  Perfect for bridal portraits!

A palm tree lined path leads guests along to the grand ballroom with custom Fennelli lighting.  Looking out the windows it seem as if the ballroom was placed in the middle of a Tuscan vineyard.

The dramatic entrance leads the way to a beautiful wood appointed library on one side & parlor room on the other.  Lush fully mature trees and maticulously manicured gardens create a tranquile & refined atmosphere.

The rooms are elegantly apponited with warm & inviting fireplaces and beautiful views.

The sunsets on the estate took my breath away!