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. 

Vintage Fete: Kristin & Brandon in Princeton, NJ

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.

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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. 

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Vintage Fete: Kristin & Brandon in Princeton, NJ

The bridesmaids each wore individually chosen dresses in varying shades of beige, coral and peach while flower girls wore tulle skirts. 

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Vintage Fete: Kristin & Brandon in Princeton, NJ

Wedding photos from both Kristin and Brandon’s families hung on their “family tree” in old-fashioned frames. 

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Vintage Fete: Kristin & Brandon in Princeton, NJ

Specialty popcorn was served during the ceremony to impart a rom-com movie vibe. 

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Vintage Fete: Kristin & Brandon in Princeton, NJ

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.

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Vintage Fete: Kristin & Brandon in Princeton, NJ

Vibrant eucalyptus wreaths enclosed table numbers and small votives.

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Vintage Fete: Kristin & Brandon in Princeton, NJ

Homemade sugar cookie mixes in burlap bags served as wedding favors.

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Vintage Fete: Kristin & Brandon in Princeton, NJ

The naked cake was filled with vanilla buttercream and garnished with sprigs of baby’s breath. 

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