Vintage Fete: Kristin & Brandon in Princeton, NJ
New York City subways seem ordinary to local commuters, but the 42nd Street Bryant Park station is particularly special to Brandon and Kristin; it’s where the Jersey City locals shared their first kiss and where Brandon popped the question one rainy evening nearly two years later. They soon began searching for a venue large enough to host the ceremony and reception while comfortably housing friends and family.
Browse More Real Weddings
Kristin, a handbag designer, tapped her creative side by using fresh flowers throughout in unexpected ways, displayed in metal sculptures and tucked into drawers of vintage furniture.
New York City subways seem ordinary to local commuters, but the 42nd Street Bryant Park station is particularly special to Brandon and Kristin; it’s where the Jersey City locals shared their first kiss and where Brandon popped the question one rainy evening nearly two years later. They soon began searching for a venue large enough to host the ceremony and reception while comfortably housing friends and family.
The bridesmaids each wore individually chosen dresses in varying shades of beige, coral and peach while flower girls wore tulle skirts.
Wedding photos from both Kristin and Brandon’s families hung on their “family tree” in old-fashioned frames.
Specialty popcorn was served during the ceremony to impart a rom-com movie vibe.
The lawn-front celebration perfectly blended casual and elegant by offering barbeque and cornhole juxtaposed with formal dining and antique decor. A refinished antique dresser displayed guests’ seat assignments for the reception.
Vibrant eucalyptus wreaths enclosed table numbers and small votives.
Homemade sugar cookie mixes in burlap bags served as wedding favors.
The naked cake was filled with vanilla buttercream and garnished with sprigs of baby’s breath.
