A ‘Refined Rustic’ Aesthetic Created An Elegant Autumn Big Day

Posted on January 23, 2025 by New Jersey Bride

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Joanna and Anthony tied the knot on October 12, 20224 at Bear Brook Valley.

Details of the Day

Their theme was refined rustic and it was reflected in the muted fall-toned florals, featuring toffee roses and white ranunculus— perfectly matching their elegant invitation suite.

A Bear Brook Valley wedding. — Bri Johnson Weddings

Choosing the Venue

The serene outdoor spaces, vineyard bridge, and the intimate, one-wedding-per-day setting made Bear Brook Valley the ideal venue for their cozy yet elegant celebration.

Favorite Moment

“I loved our first look time together and our first pictures together,” says Joanna. “I loved taking our sunset pictures, too! I thought that was really fun.”

She also loved dancing with Anthony all night.

“I loved seeing Jo for the first time at our first look,” says Anthony. “I loved our ceremony and I remember having a great time dancing with Jo all night.”

Detail They Couldn’t Live Without

Surrounded by rustic elegance, the couple’s personal touches made their day truly unique.

Their signature cocktails were a hit, and custom napkins with fun facts about the couple added a playful, personal element.

A remembrance table on a piano honored loved ones, while family photos adorned the welcome table.

Advice for Other Couples

“You can never start too early,” says Joanna. “Take time to curate a vision for your wedding before you even look at venues and start your guest list and stick to it during the planning process.”

Honeymoon

The couple went to Rome, Tuscany, Siena and Milan for wine tasting, truffle hunting, pasta making and gelato eating.

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