Welcome!
We are excited to have you here on our wedding website and even more excited to hopefully see you on our wedding day. Here is what you need to know.
You have been invited to our wedding after-party/celebration. We do not want to call this a “reception” as it feels too formal for what we are planning.
Some of following details may be subject to change.
Wedding Ceremony
The wedding ceremony is going to be kept small with just the bridal party and immediate family (i.e. parents & siblings) attending. It will be held at Sunrise Mountain, a peak of the Kittatinny Mountains in Sussex, NJ.
It was a hard choice making our wedding ceremony so small, but because we are having it at a public, scenic location, it’s not feasible to seat large numbers of people. We will record the ceremony live for anyone who wishes to tune in or watch later at their convenience.
Where
The party will be at our house, in our backyard. Our address is 921 Old Foundry Rd, Newton, NJ, 07860.
The house can be easy to miss because our long, gravel driveway borders another property. The driveway opening/mailbox will be marked so you know you are in the right place.
When
Date: September, 25, 2021.
Time: 5 PM ET
The festivities will continue throughout the night. Stay as long as you wish. We’ll have a fire going as long as people are up or until we run out of firewood (lol).
Places to Stay
You are welcome to bring a tent, camp out on our lawn, and spend the night. We’d really love that, and the more people that do, the more fun!
We have limited space inside the house, which will be reserved for the bride and groom’s immediate family and/or bridal party.
There are a few hotels in the area should you wish to go that route. (I have never stayed at any of these so cannot personally vouch for them. Please read reviews/check ratings if you are unsure.)
Here are the closest ones:
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Newton Sparta – 7.2 miles from our house, 14 minutes
- 8 North Park Drive, Newton, NJ, 07860
- 973-940-8888
- As of 8/1 there are still a few rooms left.
- Econo Lodge – 9.6 miles from our house, 17 minutes448 Route 206 South, Newton, NJ, 07860
- 973-383-3922
- Rooms available as of 8/1
- Holiday Motel – 10.8 miles from our house, 19 minutes
- 708 US-206, Byram Township, NJ 07821
- 973-786-5260
- Rooms available as of 8/1.
- The Wooden Duck Bed & Breakfast – 11.1 miles from our house, 22 minutes
- 140 Goodale Rd, Newton (Andover Township), NJ 07860
- 973-300-0395
- 1 room available as of 8/1 (2 night min.)
- Babbling Brooke Cottages – 19 miles from our house, 30 minutes
- 258 Silver Lake Road, Dingmans Ferry, Pa 18328
- 570-828-9175
- See website for availability.
- Holiday Inn Budd Lake – Rockaway Area – 18.4 miles from our house, 32 minutes1000 International Drive North, Budd Lake, NJ, 07828
- 888-465-4329
- No rooms as of 8/1
- Residence Inn by Marriott Mt. Olive at International Trade Center – 18.9 miles from our house, 32 minutes271 Continental Drive, Mount Olive, NJ, 07874
- 973-691-1720
- One 2 Bedroom Suite still available as of 8/1
If camping is your thing, but you don’t want to do it on our lawn, there are some state parks nearby such as Swartswood State Park and Stokes State Park.
You can also check Air BnB or VRBO if you are looking to rent a whole house. Please reach out if you need more guidance.
What
What will the party look like?
Like a pretty standard backyard party, except more fire!
Our goal is to make it a fun day outdoors, celebrating with loved ones. Having it at our house gives us more flexibility with activities and allows guests to move around and socialize.
We still want to do some of the normal wedding reception traditions though such as the first dance, cutting the cake, bouquet toss, etc. to make the day special.
BUT…this is a casual party. Wear whatever clothes you are comfortable in. There is no dress code. (If you are a member of the bridal party, we will communicate with you separately about attire.)
UPDATE: We’ve received a few questions now about clothing. We encourage you to dress in something that’s seasonably appropriate and you feel comfortable in.
We mean it when we say casual is fine, but go with dressy/casual if you feel more comfortable.
More Questions
Where will you park?
In our driveway/on our property.
If someone is not there to direct you when you arrive, please do your best to park in line as safely close to other vehicles as possible.
If space runs out there, we can direct you where to park on the grass or side street.
Please do not drive or park on the leach field. That areas will be blocked off, but it’s still worth noting.
Will there be food?
Yes! We’re planning to have the food catered by a favorite vegan restaurant of ours, and it’ll be a buffet style. (All food will be vegan.)
A friend of Brandi’s will be making a cake for cutting, and there’ll be cupcakes in the same flavor for all guests. (All dessert will be vegan.)
A Note About the Menu:
It is very important to us that the food we serve be 100% vegan, as it is not just a diet for us, but informs the ethics of how we live our lives and everything we do. We understand for many it will be new/different, but it means a lot to us that everyone keep an open mind for our special day. We would like to note, that the dishes we choose will be familiar ones, just made vegan. There’ll be plenty more to eat other than salad. ?
What could be more appropriate for a day celebrating love than a menu that emphasizes love and compassion? If you would like to learn more or have additional questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us.
If you have any allergies or other dietary restrictions, please let us know. All food will be clearly marked. There will be a place in the RSVP to tell us.
Are kids welcome?
If you have younger children and you cannot get a sitter or would like to bring them, they are welcome. Please indicate this on the RSVP.
Are pets welcome?
We love animals and think it would be fun if people brought their dogs, cats, or other pets. We do have to take the safety of our chickens and that of any kids attending into consideration though, and our property doesn’t have a physical fence (does have an electric fence). If you think your pet would be well-behaved under these circumstances and would like to bring them, please text us or drop a note in your RSVP.
What if there is inclement weather?
Barring extreme/hazardous conditions, the wedding & party will stay take place as planned if there is inclement weather. We’ll have some tents set up at the party and the there is a pavilion at Sunrise Mountain.