A Modern and Minimalist Wedding Look at the Crossed Keys Estate in New Jersey

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The bride and groom designed their picture-perfect wedding day beside the visionaries at Crossed Keys Designs with a neutral color palette to showcase the beauty of Crossed Keys Estate’s newest addition, The Farmhouse. Their design contrasted beautifully with the inside decor, with white flowers draping from the chandeliers along with a mixture of white, beige, and gold touches throughout the tables. Candles lined the wall of windows and tables, setting the perfect ambiance for the evening. The grounds were dressed with a mixture of red, yellow, and white mums and beautiful fall foliage. Their bridal parties followed a similar theme with the bridesmaids wearing sage green dresses by Jenny Yoo from Bella Bridesmaids in a variety of cuts and the groom and his groomsmen wearing classic tuxedos from The Black Tux. The bride instantly fell in love with her A-Line bridal gown that she stepped into at Park Avenue Bridals, which had a gorgeous modern elegance with a beautiful bow cascading down the train that was perfect for her on the special day. All of the choices left the couple loving their big day and were a beautiful way to kick off their married life together.

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From the moment they walked into this New Jersey Wedding Venue, they knew it had the perfect mix of a modern and minimalist look with classic elegance at the Crossed Keys Estate. From there, they added key elements to complement the venue’s already beautiful ambiance. As you can see, the Crossed Keys Estate was the absolute picture-perfect venue for their day. From their romantic first look on the private tree-lined driveway to their golden hour sunset amongst the foliage, their photos by New Jersey Wedding Photographer Michelle Behre Photography say it all!

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They say the best things in life happen when you least expect them. The same could be said for Bryan and Ariel. As graduate students and interns at the same company, their story began in friendship. Having many mutual friends, they began to find themselves together more often than not. Before they knew it, they were talking every day and became inseparable. Then one summer day, Bryan took Ariel for a walk to a local dock to ask her a very important question. From there, their love story officially began. Shortly thereafter, the world was hit with a little something called the global pandemic. After a year of hunkering down together, they decided to take their next leap into home ownership. One year later, there was just one thing missing from their life together: a proposal. One rainy spring day, Bryan and Ariel made a surprise stop at the local dock where their love story first began. Before Ariel could realize what was going on, Bryan was down on one knee to ask her one more very important question, and the rest is history. Within short order, wedding planning was officially underway, and the first choice was securing a venue.

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[field title=”Food & Drink”]Owners Katherine and Celso Rodriguez purchased Crossed Keys Estate in 1999 to create a home for their passion for cuisine and catering extraordinary events. As a family-owned and operated estate, every wedding is approached with a personal touch, ensuring exceptional hospitality. Guests of Ariel and Bryan’s wedding were treated to a carefully curated dining experience with breathtaking views of the estate’s expansive grounds and gardens. The menu included an array of elevated cocktail stations, from a raw bar and sushi to Philadelphia cheesesteaks, alongside passed 8 hors d’oeuvres from baby lamb chops and chicken & waffle bites. Every dish was designed to delight, creating an unforgettable culinary journey for all who attended. The bride and grooms signature cocktails: Classic Old Fashion & Espresso Martini [/field]
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The floral artistry of Ariel and Bryan’s wedding was brought to life by Crossed Keys Designs, the estate’s in-house floral team. With our onsite design team, couples benefit from a seamless and cohesive process where florals are personalized to reflect their unique vision. The bridal bouquet featured a stunning blend of white garden roses, ranunculus, and lisianthus, exuding timeless sophistication. The ceremony space was adorned with a white wooden chuppah, elegantly draped in cascading white florals and lush greenery, framed by delicate white aisle petals. For the reception, Camille and latte-toned linens provided a warm, neutral backdrop for lush centerpieces filled with white delphinium, hydrangea, lisianthus, ranunculus, stock, and spray roses. The result was a setting of refined luxury and ethereal beauty.

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[field title=”Wedding Cake”]The wedding cake was a work of art, adorned with cascading white roses, baby’s breath, ranunculus, and orchids. This design not only echoed the day’s sophisticated floral palette but also served as a statement piece, blending timeless elegance with modern romance. [/field]
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