Cera & James | An Elegant Backyard Wedding at a Private Estate in Pilesgrove, NJ

Some of the most unforgettable weddings happen in places that hold the deepest personal meaning.


For Cera and James, that place was James's family estate in Pilesgrove, New Jersey. Surrounded by the peaceful beauty of the countryside, their backyard wedding brought together the intimacy of a family home with the elegance of a thoughtfully planned celebration.


Glass greenhouse and raised flower beds in a sunny backyard garden with a bistro table and green chair on the lawn.
Wedding flat lay with white dahlias, perfume bottle, engagement ring box, and an invitation for Cera and James.
Diamond engagement ring and wedding band resting in a black ring box surrounded by green leaves.
Brown leather groom's shoes and cream women's heeled sandals hanging from a string of café lights among green leaves.
Smiling bride in a white gown stands arm in arm with four bridesmaids in sage and brown dresses holding white bouquets outdoors.
Close-up of a bride's hands with a diamond ring holding a white dahlia bouquet wrapped in twine in front of her lace gown.
Bride in a lace wedding gown smiles with her bridesmaids in brown dresses holding baby's breath bouquets on a lawn.
Bearded groom in a brown tweed vest and white shirt leans against a pool table in a dimly lit billiards room.
Groom and groomsmen clink green beer bottles in a toast over a blue pool table in a dimly lit room.
Groom in a tan suit and woman in a brown velvet dress embrace between tall evergreen hedges under string lights.
Groom in a brown vest laughs with four groomsmen in light gray suits while they link arms on a sunny grass lawn.
Low-angle view of groomsmen in gray suits hoisting a smiling groom skyward on a grassy field under a bright blue sky.
Groom in a brown suit faces away with his head bowed while the bride in a white gown waits behind him in front of a farmhouse.
Bride in a strapless white gown reaches out to the groom in a brown suit on a lawn near white chairs and a tent.
Bride in a white lace gown smiles warmly as her groom in a brown suit kisses her cheek during an outdoor embrace.
Bridesmaids in earthy dresses and groomsmen in tan suits applaud as the bride and groom kiss on a grassy lawn.
Bride and groom kiss on a lawn as blurred wedding guests in motion walk past them in the foreground.
Rows of white folding chairs set up for an outdoor wedding ceremony beneath tall trees with a draped fabric arch.
Older man in a dark suit escorts a woman in a brown outfit down the grass aisle at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Smiling man in a navy suit walks arm in arm with a woman in a dark dress toward the outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride in a white gown walks down the grass aisle between a man in a dark suit and a woman in brown as guests watch.
Groom in a brown tweed suit with a lapel microphone stands under trees, smiling during his outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom hold hands beneath a tree draped with white fabric as seated guests watch their outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride wipes her tears with a tissue as the groom reads his vows and the officiant in green smiles at the outdoor wedding.
Two wedding guests, a gray-haired man in glasses and a blue suit and a woman in a velvet dress, sit attentively during an outdoor ceremony.
A bride in a strapless white lace gown reads her vows from a paper to the groom under a draped fabric arch outdoors.
Wedding guests seated on folding chairs on the lawn clap and smile as they watch an outdoor ceremony unfold.
Smiling groom in a brown suit holds hands with the bride in a strapless white gown during their wedding vows.
Rows of formally dressed guests, including women holding bouquets, sit quietly on white chairs at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
A groom and bride stand together beneath a draped fabric arch among trees as guests watch the ceremony from white chairs.
A smiling groom in a tan suit exchanges rings with the bride while the officiant in a green dress looks on at the ceremony.
The bride in a white lace gown places a ring on the groom's finger as the officiant stands behind them under a fabric canopy.
A newlywed couple kisses on a wooden platform beneath a tree draped with flowing white fabric at their outdoor wedding.
Three wedding guests applaud from their seats at an outdoor ceremony, with a woman in a colorful wrap in the foreground.
The bride walks down a grassy aisle toward a country house as guests holding bouquets stand and applaud on both sides.
Stone steps between two tall evergreen arborvitae lead to a patio with white-draped cocktail tables at a wedding venue.
White-clothed cocktail tables, bar stools, and a wooden barrel on a lawn under leafy branches at an outdoor wedding reception.
Small baby's breath bridal bouquet tied with twine rests on a white table outdoors.
Wedding guests in formal attire mingle and chat on a grassy lawn near a white tent during an outdoor cocktail hour.
A woman in a black shirt serves an appetizer from a catering table filled with breads, cheeses, and fresh vegetables outdoors.
Guests gather around a wine barrel table topped with appetizer platters during an outdoor wedding cocktail hour on a green lawn.
A woman in a green dress and sunglasses holds a drink beneath a leafy pergola while guests chat nearby at an outdoor event.
Guests in dressy attire gather around a whiskey barrel table with appetizers on a grassy lawn during an evening wedding cocktail hour.
Two men in a pink dress shirt and tweed suit share a playful moment holding beer bottles at an outdoor tented wedding reception.
A smiling woman in a burgundy dress and white shawl laughs while talking with other guests at an outdoor garden celebration.
Several champagne bottles with gold foil tops chill in a metal tub of ice at an outdoor wedding celebration.
Smiling older guests stand arm in arm at an outdoor wedding reception, enjoying drinks as other guests mingle behind them.
A bride in a strapless white gown hugs a guest in a floral dress on the lawn as bridesmaids in plum dresses look on.
Bridesmaids and guests in elegant dresses pose for a group selfie on a stone patio beside a white wedding tent.
A gray-haired man in a dark suit warmly hugs a woman in a floral skirt at an outdoor wedding reception under string lights.
Wedding guests in formal attire mingle and chat on a stone patio beneath string lights and green trees at an outdoor reception.
A smiling woman in a burgundy pantsuit holding a drink looks at a phone shown by a bearded man in a dark suit outdoors.
Guests gather in small groups around cocktail tables on a grassy lawn at an outdoor wedding reception with trees in the background.
Black and white photo of an elderly couple in formal wear slow dancing together on a stone patio at an outdoor celebration.
A smiling woman in a green patterned dress walks across the lawn holding two drinks while guests socialize behind her at a wedding.
Men in suits shake hands and chat beside a cocktail table on a grassy lawn with tall trees at an outdoor wedding gathering.
Guests in formal attire mingle around a wooden barrel table at an outdoor wedding reception under string lights.
A full wedding party poses together with the bride in white on a lawn framed by tall trees in autumn.
A groom in a brown suit lifts his smiling bride in a flowing white wedding dress on a stone patio beside a manor house.
Bride in a strapless white gown and groom in a tan suit walk hand in hand between tall evergreens at an outdoor wedding venue.
A bride in a lace wedding gown smiles and dances with her groom in a tweed suit as guests look on outdoors.
A bride and groom share a romantic kiss on a stone patio at dusk beside a stone house and tall evergreen trees.
Large white tent with string lights and set banquet tables on a grassy lawn at dusk, prepared for an outdoor wedding reception.
A bride in a strapless white gown raises her arm and twirls with her groom on a patio as guests watch at dusk.
A smiling blonde woman and a man in glasses sit in white chairs at a wedding reception while other guests look on behind them.
Bridesmaid gives a speech into a microphone while the emotional bride and groom listen at the head table beneath a neon The Pooles sign.
Groomsman gives a toast with a microphone as the bride, groom and bridesmaid sit at the floral-decorated head table with a neon Pooles sign.
Wedding guests gather at candlelit tables under a lit tent while enjoying dinner and listening to speeches at an evening reception.
Wedding guests raise glasses in a toast at the head table beneath a tent, with a neon The Pooles sign behind the couple.
A man in a tie speaks into a microphone and rests a hand on the groom's shoulder as the smiling bride looks on at the reception.
A groom in a brown suit reads from a card into a microphone while the bride sits at a flower-decked head table under a neon sign.
The bride laughs with her head tilted back as a man in glasses gives a toast beside the smiling groom at the wedding reception.
Wedding guests seated in white folding chairs on the lawn laugh heartily during an evening reception speech.
Wedding guests sit and chat around tables with glass candle holders during an evening outdoor reception under a tent.
Guests dine together at a long candlelit table outdoors during a wedding dinner, with glowing candles lining the center.
A groom in a tan suit dances with a blonde woman in a black dress under string lights on a patio at night.
A bride in a white lace wedding gown shares an embrace with an older man while guests look on at a night reception.
A bride in a strapless white lace gown kisses a woman wrapped in a gold and brown shawl under glowing string lights.
Guests dance on a night-time deck at a wedding reception, including a woman in sunglasses wrapped in a gold shawl.
Bride in a strapless white gown shares a warm embrace with an older woman in a purple lace dress at the reception.
Two women in a brown satin slit dress and a bright pink satin gown dance and smile under string lights at night.
Bride in a white lace gown toasts with a glass and microphone beside a bridesmaid in a brown satin dress at night.
Man in a dark suit holds a cocktail while guests wave glowing foam sticks on the dance floor at a nighttime wedding.
Man in a light gray suit and bow tie holds a drink and a glowing foam stick at a festive nighttime wedding reception.
A smiling bride in a white lace gown points while dancing, holding a drink as guests with glow sticks celebrate nearby.
Wedding guests in formal attire dance with colorful glow sticks on the dance floor during a lively night reception.
Groomsmen in cream suits pose playfully with glowing light sticks and drinks on the dance floor at a wedding reception.
Woman in a pink satin gown smiles while holding a drink and a glow stick among dancing guests at an evening party.
A laughing bride in a strapless white gown dances with a drink in hand as guests wave glow sticks behind her at night.
Wedding guests in suits and a bride in a white gown dance together under glowing foam light sticks at an evening reception.
Overhead view of a bride in a white gown dancing in a crowd of wedding guests waving glowing light sticks at night.
Guests photograph and cheer as the bride and groom are lifted on chairs at an outdoor evening wedding reception.
Wedding guests raise the smiling bride and groom on chairs in a joyful hora under string lights at night.
Wedding guests and a bride in a white tulle dress dance under glowing light sticks on an outdoor dance floor at night.
A woman in a mint green satin dress with arm tattoos dances joyfully, holding a drink and making a rock hand sign at a wedding.
A man in glasses and a cream suit dances at a night wedding reception while holding two small drinks.
A woman in a white floral mini dress dances joyfully with a drink in hand at a night wedding reception.
A young man in a dark suit raises a drink and glow stick while dancing with guests at a lively night wedding party.
Wedding guests dance and cheer on an outdoor patio at night under warm string lights during the reception.
Two men in dark suits pose playfully at a nighttime wedding reception, one pointing at the camera.
A laughing woman in a white satin dress holds a drink and dances joyfully at an evening wedding party.
Two women in pink and pale blue dresses dance together at a night wedding reception with glow sticks nearby.
A smiling man in glasses and a black sweater points upward while dancing at an outdoor evening wedding celebration.
A woman in a plum satin slip dress raises her drink and points while dancing at a nighttime wedding reception.
Two smiling women in satin dresses hug and pose with a drink at a lively evening wedding reception.
Wedding guests dance in a circle holding glowing light sticks on an outdoor dance floor at night.
A woman in a black dress dances with a glow stick while guests celebrate around her at a night wedding.
A couple holds hands and dances on a lawn at night as teal smoke bombs billow during a wedding celebration.
Wedding guests dance outdoors at night under string lights while a woman in a white dress raises her arms.
A DJ in a white jacket and headphones performs at a sleek white booth during a nighttime wedding reception.
A bearded man in sunglasses and a gray vest points upward while dancing and holding a drink at an evening party.
A laughing couple embraces on the dance floor, the woman in a white dress and the man in a brown suit.
A joyful group of wedding guests in formal attire gather in a tight circle, laughing and dancing together at night.
A woman in a white dress holding a bottle dances and laughs with a woman in black at a nighttime reception.
A smiling woman in a bright pink satin dress holds hands with guests while dancing at an evening wedding party.
A woman in a green patterned satin dress points at the camera beside a man in suspenders and a bow tie at a party.
Four friends in dressy attire pose and smile together at a nighttime wedding celebration.
Golden fireworks burst in a sparkling starburst against the dark night sky with a bright trail rising from the ground.
Colorful fireworks burst across the dark night sky as silhouetted guests watch a celebration display.
A white two-tier wedding cake with a wooden couple topper sits on a draped round table beside a cake knife and plates at night.
A groom in a tan suit embraces his bride in a white gown as they prepare to cut their wedding cake at a nighttime reception.
A smiling bride and groom pose together behind their white tiered wedding cake with a wooden topper during a nighttime reception.