Small Ninety Acres Wedding | Grace + Craig Peapack, NJ

September 12, 2020

Bride and Groom get out of a white Rolls Royce for a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

Like many couples getting married in 2020, Grace + Craig’s wedding wasn’t what they were originally expecting thanks to Covid-19. But they all they really wanted wanted was to be husband and wife at the end of the day so they reduced their guest list to 30 and chose a different venue that could accommodate both an outdoor ceremony and dinner for a small Ninety Acres wedding in Peapack, NJ.

Grace + Craig met at Clemson University. They ran in a similar circle of friends and ended up being neighbors their junior year. They hit it off at a “Middle School Mixer”, but then Craig had to wait to ask her out since Grace studied abroad in Italy that next semester. He didn’t waste anytime asking her out when she got back on their first date at Pixie and Bill’s.

Both Grace and Craig are so sweet and so easy to get along with. I’m sure with all the changes and planning from a distance (they live in Georgia) there were stressful and emotional times, but in the end all they cared about was being married. They are extremely cute and natural together and I loved watching how happy they were to just be with each other and their families and friends (that they hadn’t seen in 6 months).

Alysha and Chelsea from Pink Comb Studio did an amazing job on all of the ladies’ hair and makeup. If only guys could really understand how much goes into girls getting ready.

Bride gets hair and makeup done by Pink Comb Studio for a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

I was just a little in love with all of Grace’s details, especially her Harriet Wilde shoes. And Peonies to Paint Chips gave me some extra florals that brought all the detail photos together!

Harriet Wilde Blue Velvet Chunky Heel Shoes, earrings, I Do perfume and a delicate garter for a Small Ninety Acres Wedding

Since many of Grace’s friends and family couldn’t attend the wedding she video chatted with them while she was getting ready.

Bridesmaids in black matching pajamas for a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

Grace’s parents have a beautiful backyard that’s more like a garden and perfect for pictures!

Sarah Seven dress hanging on garden arch for a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ Pearl and Diamond earrings on Harriet Wilde Blue Velvet Chunky Heel Shoes for a Small Ninety Acres Wedding

Craig’s mother did the water color for the stationary and it’s beautiful!

Watercolor invitation suite with green ribbon and florals for a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ Three rings on watercolor crest invitation for a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

Ben went over and photographed the guys getting ready and did a pretty great job!

I love when a groom has personalized details! It adds so much to their tux.

Groom's details including purple argyle socks and a Brackish bow tie made of feathers for a Small Ninety Acres Wedding Best man helping Groom put on Brackish bow tie for a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ Groom putting on shoes while wearing purple argyle socks for a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ Groom reading a card from the bride before a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ Bride's engagement ring and both wedding bands in ring box for a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

Craig’s Brackish bowtie was made of different type of feathers! It was unique, but also still classic.

Father helps Groom put on boutonnière for a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

Who would have ever thought at the beginning of this year that a mask would be a detail I’d be photographing? It is one of the prettiest masks I’ve seen.

Grace’s mother and sister helped her get ready.

Mother helps daughter into her Sarah Seven bridal dress for a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ Bride puts in earrings for a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

Their rings were just so easy to style and beautiful that I have so many favorite ring shots!

Once Grace was ready she did a first look with her father.

Father and daughter first look before a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

Not only did her father have a great reaction, but he gave her a beautiful bracelet.

Grace read a card from Craig and then it was time to get her married!

Bride reading a card from the groom before a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

But first, Grace’s parents surprised her with a Rolls Royce to ride in to her small Ninety Acres wedding.

Bride, Father and Mother with a white Rolls Royce before a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

Grace and her father rode in the Rolls Royce just like her mother and grandfather rode in one when her mother got married.

Bride and Father ride in a Rolls Royce to a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

Even though they didn’t plan on getting married at Ninety Acres in Natirar Park, it ended up being fitting. The first time Grace + Craig talked about their future was when they took a walk in Natirar Park. Craig was visiting before he started his first job and even though they knew it would be awhile before they actually would get married, they both knew they had found “the one.”

Outside Ceremony and Tented Reception during Covid-19 for a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

Grace + Craig’s small Ninety Acre wedding was so intimate and special. It was the perfect temperature and Peonies to Paint Chips made the arbor absolutely stunning.

While my second photographer, Rosemary, and I focused on taking pictures of Grace. I had Ben take pictures of Craig while Grace walked down the aisle. I had a hunch he might tear up after he had teared up reading Grace’s card. I’ve narrowed it down to my 3 favorite pictures, but Craig had so many reactions to seeing Grace. As I stood next to Craig taking pictures of Grace, I heard him say, “I promised I wouldn’t do this.” He’s so sweet!

Groom becomes emotional while Bride walks down the aisle during the ceremony of a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar

It’s no wonder Craig had so many emotions, Grace was stunning walking down the aisle and they had gone through so much to get to this point!

Father walks Bride down the aisle during the outside ceremony of a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

And now a deep breath to stay calm and get married. 🙂

Bride and Groom take a deep breath before outside ceremony begins at a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

Grace + Craig were unable to get married in the church that many of Grace’s family members were married in, again thanks to Covid-19. (If some faces look familiar it’s because I photographed her brother, Tommy and Kaitlyn getting married there two years ago.) It was disappointing, I even felt disappointed for them since I know the family pretty well. But Grace’s 90 year old grandfather, Pop, wasn’t going to let that spoil their ceremony. Pop got licensed and officiated the wedding himself.

Groom says vows during an outside ceremony at a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ Groomsmen lined up at an outside ceremony at a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ Bridesmaids lined up at an outside ceremony at a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ Bride says vows during an outside ceremony at a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ Mother watches Groom put on Bride's ring during an outside ceremony at a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ Parents watch Bride put on Groom's ring during an outside ceremony at a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

Finally married!!

Bride and Groom's first kiss during an outside ceremony at a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ Bride and Groom walk down aisle during an outside ceremony at a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ Groom dips and kisses Bride at the end of the aisle during an outside ceremony at a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar

The Rolls Royce had stuck around and we were able to get some pictures with it in front of Ninety Acres.

Bride and Groom in front of a white Rolls Royce with her cathedral length veil blowing at a Small Ninety Acres Wedding Bride and Groom sitting inside of a white Rolls Royce at a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

I love how these two families came together to support and help Grace + Craig.

Family portrait in front of floral decorated arbor at a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

Craig can really dip Grace! I later found out that she was a cheerleader flyer, it all made sense then. haha

Bridal Party portrait in front of floral decorated arbor at a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

Grace + Craig already had originally planned for a smaller wedding party which made it so easy to get lots of pictures of them. A smaller wedding party equals less people to move around and tell what to do.

Bridal Party walking down a grove of trees during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ Groomsmen talking to each other in front of barn door during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

Craig and his groomsmen wore purple argyle socks for Clemson and for Grace’s aunt that had recently passed away from cancer.

Groomsmen's matching purple argyle socks during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ Bridal Party in front of brick building during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

Grace let her bridesmaids choose whatever black, floor length dress they wanted. Amazingly they all chose dresses that were a similar fabric and they all looked great together!

Bridesmaids talking to each other in front of brick building during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

I’m in love with these bouquets that Peonies to Paint Chips made.

Bride and Bridesmaids Peonies to Paint Chips white bridal bouquets during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar Bride and Groom walking in front of brick building during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ Bride and Groom kiss while bridal party cheer them on during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ Groomsmen walk down a grove of trees during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ Bride & Bridesmaids hold white bouquets in front of their faces during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

Oh how I love a grove of trees! It automatically makes the picture feel epic.

Bride and Groom kiss under a tall path of trees during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

A cathedral length veil obviously means that we’re going to play with it! 🙂

Bride and Groom look at each other under cathedral length veil during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ Bride and Groom walk in grass during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

These two!! I could have just kept photographing them!! Luckily I get to again when they have the reception part of their wedding next year!

Brackish bow tie made out of Rooster, Pheasant & Guinea feathers for a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

Dang Grace!! You are beautiful!!

Bride shows off the back of her Sarah Seven in a garden during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ Bride and Groom look at each other in a garden during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

Grace’s mom used the same handkerchief from Kaitlyn + Tommy’s wedding and had it embroidered with Grace + Craig’s names and wedding date as well. Then she had it wrapped around Grace’s bouquet along with a bracelet that they wear to remember Grace’s aunt that recently passed.

White bridal bouquet with an embroidered handkerchief and bracelet for a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

This was the you made it, Covid-19 couldn’t stop you, you’re married picture!! 🙂

Bride and Groom celebrate finally being married during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

As you can see their tented reception was right next to their ceremony and all outside.

Bride and Groom down path to an outside tented reception during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ Bride and Groom enter outside tented reception during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

Craig’s mom painted the church that they were supposed to get married in. Craig’s mom and sisters also did all the flower arrangements on the tables. There’s some serious talent there!

Handmade table centerpieces at an outside tented reception during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ Watercolor dinner menus at an outside tented reception during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

Grace + Craig danced to the same song that Ben and I danced to; Michael BublĂ©’s Everything. It’s one of my all-time favorite songs and it has some perfect lyrics for their wedding: “You’re the swimming pool on an August day” since they were married in August. And with everything going on:

“Whatever comes our way, oh, we’ll see it through
And you know that’s what our love can do
And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It’s you, it’s you; you make me sing
You’re every line, you’re every word, you’re everything”.

Bride and Groom's first dance under the lights of an outside tented reception during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar

These two can dance! They definitely danced a whole lot better to it then Ben and I did at our wedding.

Father and Daughter's dance under the lights of an outside tented reception during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in NatirarMother and Son's dance under the lights of an outside tented reception during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar

Of course for the sake of documenting history, we took a couple pictures with the masks on.

Bride and Groom wearing masks thanks to Covid-19 during a Small Ninety Acres Wedding in Natirar of Peapack, NJ

Rosemary, Ben and I all photographed Kaitlyn + Tommy’s wedding and it was such an honor that the three of us could get together again to photograph Grace + Craig’s wedding! (Not pictured, Rosemary. She preferred to take the picture.) I may have even accidentally called Grace + Craig by Kaitlyn + Tommy’s names a few times. My bad! It was so great to be reunited with these couples (Grace + Craig were dating at Kaitlyn + Tommy’s wedding) and I can’t wait to see them at Grace + Craig’s reception part of their wedding next year.

Westchester, New York, Wedding, Photographer, NYC, New York City, Cassady K Photography

 

 

 

SMALL NINETY ACRES WEDDING VENDORS

THE DRESS | Sarah Seven from Kelly’s Closet

THE SHOES | Harriet Wilde

BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESES | Chose Their Own

HAIR | Alysha from Pink Comb Studio

MAKEUP | Chelsea from Pink Comb Studio

GROOM ATTIRE | Calvin Klein from Men’s Wearhouse

GROOM’S BOW TIE | Brackish

CEREMONY & RECEPTION VENUE | Ninety Acres at Natirar

FLORIST | Peonies to Paint Chips

CENTERPIECES | Craig’s Mother & Sisters

INVITATION SUITE | Social Paper Company

TRANSPORTATION | D&G Limousine

FAVORS | DNA Baskets

VIDEOGRAPHER | Digital First Photography

PHOTOGRAPHER | Cassady K Photography

2ND PHOTOGRAPHER | Rosemary Green Photography

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