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A Classic Castle Wedding at Skylands Manor in Ringwood, New Jersey

Every little girl's dream of having a classic castle wedding came true for Jessica Sciaretta (30 and a manager of business operations), who was marrie

Every little girl's dream of having a classic castle wedding came true for Jessica Sciaretta (30 and a manager of business operations), who was married to Dominic Sciaretta (30 and vice president of a construction company) at Skylands Manor in Ringwood, New Jersey. "The high ceilings, carved marble and enchanting wooden details were all designed in the late Gothic to early Renaissance style," Jessica says. "It was nothing short of the castle of my dreams, and I was queen for the day." The elegant white invitations with black and gold script embodied the day's classic theme, accented with a personalized gold crest at the top. The outdoor ceremony took place on the terrace under a large white tent, where ivory hydrangea and ivy decorations lined the aisle leading to the altar. Guests found their gold chiavari seats inside the castle ballroom for the reception, with centerpieces filled with ivory hydrangeas and roses arranged inside tall glass vases.  Our favorite part? Jessica's Pronovias Barcelona dress, which had a deep V-neckline and an elegant beaded sash wrapped around the waist. Jessica's younger brother helped her choose the dress. "There my brother was, sitting among all these ladies waiting for me to try on another dress and give his opinion," Jessica says. "But when I tried on this dress, my brother took one look at me and said 'That's the one!' We both knew it—my brother and I found my dress." See all the beautiful details, captured by By Millie B Photography, below.

Wedding invitations printed on thick white stationery and accented with black and gold script truly depicted the day's classic look. "My favorite part was the gold crest at the top with my future last-name initial, S, in the center," Jessica says. "They were absolutely stunning and set the tone for the entire wedding."
The Pronovias Barecelona ivory dress looked absolutely stunning on Jessica. The gown had a deep V-neckline with sleeves that rested on the edge of her shoulders, and the thin crystal beaded belt added an elegant touch.
Jessica wore her hair in a simple updo style, which helped reveal her dangling teardrop silver earrings that sparkled and shined with every move.
White Orchid Bouquet With Greenery
Skylard Manor Cocktail Hour Space
At the end of each row of white folding chairs set up for the ceremony, an ivory hydrangea arrangement mixed with long ivy vines hung from the edges. These arrangements lined the aisle leading to the altar.
Fern Plants in White Pots
Jessica had her cousin as the maid of honor, who wore a stunning black dress with a diagonal slit on the front. She wore large crystal teardrop earrings, and held a bouquet filled with ivory peonies and anemones.
The long white runner went all the way down the aisle, leading to the altar at the tented ceremony. Guests sat in white folding chairs with ivory hydrangea arrangements draped with ivy vines on the ends.
The reception took place inside the elegant ballroom of Skylands Manor in Ringwood, New Jersey, where guests found their gold chiavari seats at round white dining tables. Tall centerpieces filled with ivory blooms and greenery decorated the middle of the tables.
The five-tier ivory wedding cake had alternating layers of solid and textured surfaces. The classic wedding cake mirrored the classic theme that Jessica and Dominic were going for.
Tall glass vases filled with curled branches held up lush arrangements of ivory roses and hydrangeas mixed with an abundant amount of greenery.
White Menu Card With Gold Crest
Ivory Mermaid-Style Silhouette