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A Formal Wedding in Peapack-Gladstone, NJ

The Bride Nicole Arseneault, 29, the chief of staff at Natirar The Groom Benjamin Darsney, 29, an associate at Deutsche Bank in Manhattan The Date Oct

The Bride Nicole Arseneault, 29, the chief of staff at Natirar The Groom Benjamin Darsney, 29, an associate at Deutsche Bank in Manhattan The Date October 2 Nicole and Ben infused their wedding day with purple, Nicole’s favorite color and their alma mater’s color, along with glittery details such as hanging crystals and twinkling candles.

Guests rang bells as the newlyweds left the church.
Gray and purple silk blooms and feathers decorated this handmade ring pillow.
Ben’s one wedding request was to go easy on the flowers, so Nicole opted for a bouquet of jewelry.
As a nod to their alma mater (also where they met), the couple used College of the Holy Cross stamps for their silver and purple invitations.
The tent was uplit with purple and blue lighting for a cool, romantic look, while minimalist centerpieces with floating candles (no flowers) topped the tables.
The touches of sparkle on the shoulders and below the bust on this layered chiffon gown are what hooked Nicole.
The bridesmaids carried big bouquets of baby’s breath wrapped in purple ribbon.
Friends and family gathered behind the mansion at Natirar for a wine-filled cocktail hour.
Silver stars cascaded down the wedding cake to the bottom tier, where “Did I tell you today that I love you?” was written in script.
Ben sported a boutonniere made of purple and green feathers, fabric and twine.
Purple vases filled with baby’s breath marked the ceremony altar.
The bridesmaids stood out in two different charcoal-gray dresses by Amsale.