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A Whimsical, Chic Barn Wedding at the Winvian in Litchfield, Connecticut

Jessica DeRuzza (34 and a healthcare consultant and graphic designer) and Jeff Krupinski (33 and in technology sales) met in Hoboken, New Jersey throu

Jessica DeRuzza (34 and a healthcare consultant and graphic designer) and Jeff Krupinski (33 and in technology sales) met in Hoboken, New Jersey through roommates—Jessica swore she would never date a guy from New Jersey, and ended up marrying one! The couple purchased their first home in the beach area of Fairfield, Connecticut, where Jeff proposed with a picnic on Sasco Beach. The couple got married at the Winvian, a 113-acre luxury resort and spa in Litchfield, Connecticut where all their guests could stay on the grounds with them in individual, whimsical cottages with unique themes. The bride designed all of the stationery and decor for her wedding, which incorporated a color palette of seafoam, coral, gold and ivory for a theme of vintage elegance. The ceremony took place on the lawn outside a barn and silo followed by cocktail hour on the lawn listening to the Brazilian jazz music. The reception moved into the barn with bistro lights and tea candles illuminating the magical space where the couple shared their first dance to “The Way I Am” by Ingrid Michaelson. Guests enjoyed a fresh farm to table style dinner with produce grown at the Winvian and a dessert bar with a pearly white three tier wedding cake alongside a colorful display of sweets. As the sun set, guests enjoyed hand rolled cigars around a bonfire. After the reception, the party moved into the main house where the DJ played the couple’s 90s hip hop favorites. “I wanted my wedding to be personal and for our guests to feel like our wedding portrayed us as a couple,” says Jessica.

The bride carried a bouquet of coral and white peonies, peach garden roses, orange ranunculus and green hypericum berries fastened with burlap and a band of ivory lace ribbon and secured with pearl pins and her grandmother’s 1920s brooch.
Custom Designed Whimsical Floral Ceremony Program and Fan
A repurposed vintage door with overflowing bright flowers in a flower box and topped with glass vases and flowers served as a lighthearted, whimsical ceremony altar.
Throughout the year, the bride collected vintage handkerchiefs to present to guests at the ceremony for their “tears of joy.”
Coral Peony in Mason Jar Aisle Decoration
Jessica’s dress was designed by Lazaro, whom she met for her first fitting at Kleinfelds in New York City. She wore a mermaid style dress with an elaborate applique and embellished belt at the waist.
Guests were greeted at the ceremony by Jessica’s favorite drink, the bellini. The wedding party walked down the aisle to a classical version of “All You Need is Love” by The Beatles.
Custom Designed Escort Cards in Vintage Seafoam Frame
Centerpieces consisted of collected mismatched milk glass vases scattered on a lace runner with coral peonies, peach garden roses, ranunculus, craspedia and sprigs of other flowers.
Vintage Blue Glass Advice Jar
The good at the reception was farm to table style. Dinner started with a garden salad from produce grown at Winvian, followed by a filet of beef with Maine lobster tail.
Vintage Chic Place Setting at Winvian Barn
The dessert table consisted of French maracons and petit fours as well as a three tier textured white wedding cake.
Barn Reception at the Winvian in Litchfield, Connecticut