Their Elopement: South Mountain Reservation, South Orange, NJ

Although eloping wasn’t their original plan, the pandemic gave them an excuse to tie the knot on their original dating anniversary in the most intimate, romantic magical garden setting! Sarah and Chris are truly some of the kindest souls I’ve ever met, and it has been the biggest honor and pleasure getting to know them throughout this journey! I’m so excited that we still get another incredibly magical celebration at Terrain next year!

They found this hidden whimsical elopement spot just a day or so before their big day, and it all worked out so perfectly! It was totally secluded and absolutely stunning. I loved how engulfed in nature we felt, as these two are vegans like me, and I know nature means a lot to them! They’re up for any hiking adventure, like their waterfall engagement session in another part of this same reservation! Ahhh, this elopement was relaxed, romantic, and so totally THEM from their celestial details to their moody portraits to their vegan brownies and Saki to celebrate! Such a perfect day!!

Their Love Story:

Sarah told me, “We actually met through Tinder! Chris sent the first message and I actually didn’t want to go on a date with him because I thought I was “too busy” to date. I’m really happy my friends convinced me to go though because as soon as I saw him, I knew I wanted to spend more time with him!”

One day last January, Sarah was in bed hanging out and playing a video game when Chris gathered their 3 cats around and got down on one knee to ask her to marry him. She said, “He actually didn’t ask me, really (he sobbed the entire time!) but I knew what he was doing and it was beautiful.”

I loved their answers to the question “what is your favorite quality of your significant other” – they just melt my heart! Sarah said, “Chris’s compassion knows no bounds – he is kind and empathetic towards everyone. I also love how when Chris enters a room there’s an instant ‘calm’ that enters with him – he’s very grounding.” Chris said, “It is some combination of her thoughtfulness, her kindness, her sense of humor, her intelligence, her sense of adventure, and how easy it is to talk to her.” I love the way these two admire and adore one another to effortlessly!

Sarah & Chris,

You two are freaking gems. I adore you both so much, and I’m thankful to be on this crazy ride with you two! Thank you for being so accommodating, relaxed, and positive about everything thrown your way this year. Your elopement was dreamier than I could have ever imagined! Love you bunches, can’t wait to do it again next year!

Vendors

Ceremony Location | South Mountain Reservation – Wildflower and Forest Preserve
Hair Stylist | Lauren Fletcher
Makeup Artist | Dina Baratta
Florist | HBotanicsWeddings
Paper Goods | Ivory and Sage Co
Dress Boutique | David’s Bridal
Bride’s Shoes | Franco Sarto
Necklace | Mejuri, Fawning in Love
Earrings | Target
Perfume | Pansy from Lush
Engagement Ring | Sofia Zakia
Bride’s Wedding Band | GLDN
Groom’s Wedding Band | PizzaMoneyLLC
Groom Attire | Everlane, Uniqlo
Groom Shoes | Clarks
Groom Bowtie | BowTieLoveInc
Cologne | Sacred Space from Houss Freya
Cake | Abe’s Muffins
Officiant | Kevin Mulholland
Other | MacramelShop

Whimsical South Mountain Reservation Elopement, NJ | Sarah & Chris

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