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Wedding at the Ryland Inn | Alyson & Matt

bride and groom stand together on the driveway of the Ryland Inn

We haven’t photographed a wedding at the Ryland Inn in quite a few years so it was such a treat to be back and to photograph in the main ballroom for the first time. The Ryland Inn is such a beautiful New Jersey wedding venue and really provides a great backdrop for couples to plan their celebrations. For their wedding day, Alyson and Matt said their vows at one of our favorite churches in the area. Afterwards, they partied the night away at the Ryland Inn with their loved ones. It was a day full of a ton of emotion and excitement, which you will be able to see for yourself in these photos! We had a blast with you, Alyson and Matt. Thank you for including us in your wedding at the Ryland Inn!

Wedding Vendors

Venue: Ryland Inn

Video: Mike Simons

Florist: Pink Dahlia Vintage

Band: Around Town

Hair Stylist: JC Hair Design

Makeup Artist: Beauty on Location

bride's shoes with white bow with gold polka dots

wedding dress hangs in window of the Ryland Inn

bride's shoes on table with invitation suite with pink flowers

wedding dress hangs on custom hanger with bride's last name

bride looks at reflection in small mirror in suite at the Ryland Inn

bride poses with bridesmaids in matching pink floral robes

bride drinks from champagne bottle with bridesmaids

woman laces up black of wedding gown

mother holds ribbon on back of wedding gown lacing up corset bodice

bride smiles looking down in wedding gown with corset bodice bride stands in window at the Ryland Inn adjusting earrings

bride puts on earrings during prep for wedding day at the Ryland Inn

bride in wedding gown with corset top adjusts earrings

bridesmaids help hold out skirt of wedding gown for bride

bride looks down at skirt of wedding dress in room at the Ryland Inn

bride opens up vow booklet with note from groom

handwritten vows in book for bride to read over her shoulder

bride and dad have first look

dad cries looking at bride in her wedding gown

dad wipes tears during first look with bride

bride sits on tan couch holding bouquet of pink flowers

bride in wedding dress sits on tan couch holding bouquet of pink and red flowers

bride smiles standing in wedding gown with bouquet of pink and red flowers

bride looks down at bouquet in hands smiling in suite

bride to be stands in wedding gown holding bouquet of pink flowers

bridesmaid helps bride with veil placement

bridesmaid adjusts veil behind bride during prep

groom's vow booklet and watch on green mat

groom looks at self in mirror adjusting his tie

groom in grey vest adjusts tie

groom adjusts cufflinks in window of home

groom looks out the window adjusting his suit

groom pulls suit jacket and adjusts buttons

groom holds custom handkerchief with dog on it

groom in grey suit sits to read vow booklet from bride

groom reads vow booklet from bride on wedding morning

groom places tie clip on floral tie

groom holds charms featuring photos of his grandparents against his palm

groom in light suit puts hands in pockets and looks out window

groom in grey suit stands with hands in his pockets in New Jersey room

bride exits limo outside New Jersey church

groom cries during traditional church ceremony in New Jersey

traditional church ceremony in New Jersey

groom wipes away tear during traditional church ceremony in New Jersey

father cries giving away bride during traditional church ceremony in New Jersey

bridesmaids and family pray over bride and groom during traditional church ceremony in New Jersey

bride cheers after traditional church ceremony in New Jersey

bride cheers holding groom's hand during traditional church ceremony in New Jersey

newlyweds hold hands walking up aisle after traditional church ceremony in New Jersey

wedding guests wait on steps for bride and groom after traditional church ceremony in New Jersey

guests mingle on steps as bride and groom exit church from traditional church ceremony in New Jersey

newlyweds kiss on steps leaving church wedding day

bride and groom hold hands walking down steps of church in New Jersey

newlyweds hold hands on steps of New Jersey church

bride and groom sit together on trolley in New Jersey

newlyweds snuggle on wooden seat of trolley car

bride and groom kiss holding hands outside the Ryland Inn

bride smiles up at groom walking in front of the Ryland Inn

bride and groom walk in front of the Ryland Inn

bride leans head against groom's chest standing outside the Ryland Inn

bride and groom pose between white columns of the Ryland Inn

newlyweds hug by glass paned doors at the Ryland Inn

bride and groom hold hands walking under patio at the Ryland Inn

groom in grey suit hugs bride from behind in front of windows at the Ryland Inn

close up of bride and groom holding hands

bride stands in front of the Ryland Inn holding bouquet

groom leans against pillar buttoning up suit jacket

groom leans against pillar while bride looks out on lawn

bride and groom stand part between pillars at the Ryland Inn

bride holds groom's arm looking up at him outside the Ryland Inn

bride in wedding dress twirls around on driveway at the Ryland Inn

bride and groom stand together on the driveway of the Ryland Inn

bride in wedding gown with corset bodice twirls dress

bride walks ahead of groom on driveway of the Ryland Inn

bride walks ahead of groom on driveway of the Ryland Inn

bride and groom hug leaning against white fence at the Ryland Inn

newlyweds hug leaning against fence at the Ryland Inn

bride and groom hug against white wooden fence at the Ryland Inn

groom hugs bride looking down at her as they lean on fence

bride smiles up at groom during portraits along fence line at the Ryland Inn

bride and groom hold hands looking apart at the Ryland Inn

groom twirls bride outside the Ryland Inn

bride smiles up at groom with leaves in the foreground of the photo

groom in grey suit holds bride's hand walking on driveway at the Ryland Inn

bride and groom dance outside the Ryland Inn

groom twirls bride outside building of the Ryland Inn

newlyweds hold hands walking away from the tower at the Ryland Inn

bride and groom walk holding hands away from turret tower at the Ryland Inn

bride hugs groom from behind leaning against his back

bride holds groom's arm standing behind him showing off her ring

bride hugs groom from behind on driveway at the Ryland Inn

bride and groom sit at the bar at the Ryland Inn

newlyweds walk with wedding party across lot at the Ryland Inn

groom laughs with groomsmen outside the Ryland Inn

newlyweds smile holding hands walking with bridesmaids and groomsmen at the Ryland Inn

bride smiles walking with bridesmaids behind her in green gowns

bride and groom hold hands walking with wedding party

bride walks with bridesmaids at the Ryland Inn

wedding reception in the ballroom at the Ryland Inn

menu card with sprigs of herbs on top

custom neon sign that says it was always you

wedding reception in front of stone fireplace in ballroom at the Ryland Inn

newlyweds enter reception laughing and waving at guests

groom twirls bride out during first dance

bride and groom dance together at reception

groom twirls bride on dance floor at the Ryland Inn

newlyweds dance together during reception at the Ryland Inn

wedding guest dance during NJ wedding reception

father reads speech during NJ wedding reception

groom hugs mom on dance floor during reception at the Ryland Inn

bride and dad dance together during wedding reception at the Ryland Inn

bride smiles up at dad during dance at the Ryland Inn

bride dances with woman in wheelchair during wedding reception

bride laughs dancing during wedding reception at the Ryland Inn

bride smiles with people on the dance floor

bride kisses grandmother in wheel chair

newlyweds kiss during sparkler exit from reception

newlyweds hold hands leaving through sparklers at the Ryland Inn

groom dips bride during wedding reception at the Ryland Inn

bride and groom dip during sparkler exit

newlyweds hold hands running through sparkler exit at the Ryland Inn

bride and groom pose in photo booth during NJ wedding reception

bride laughs with wedding guests around her at the Ryland Inn

About J & R Photography

New Jersey based wedding photographers who love to travel, Jenn and Ro aspire to create a fun and comfortable atmosphere for their couples. We feel honored to be on this journey of your wedding day with you. You won’t miss out on any of it because we will help keep things light and fun while capturing photos that show the chemistry between the two of you! Ready to plan your wedding day? We can’t wait to capture your most unforgettable memories!

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