A Dramatic, Candlelit Celebration at Cedar Lakes Estate

Carly and Harris were married during a beautiful June weekend at Cedar Lakes Estate, with a vision rooted in black-tie elegance and romantic intimacy—despite a large guest count. From the very start, the weekend felt elevated and celebratory. Guests arrived on-site and gathered for a lively welcome party filled with live music, dancing, and heartfelt speeches from family and friends. The following day began with mimosas and Bloody Marys before guests joined organized activities across the property, including kickball, pickleball, and water sports. After an emotional first look, Carly and Harris shared a meaningful ketubah signing before making their way to the ceremony.

The ceremony featured one of the most breathtaking chuppahs of the season—a dramatic ten-foot structure fully dressed in lush greenery and soft white florals, glowing as golden-hour light filtered through the trees. The aisle was lined with layered greenery and delicate blooms, creating a natural yet refined approach. During cocktail hour, guests found their seats via a custom panel escort display with personalized envelopes while enjoying an array of passed hors d’oeuvres and stations. When doors opened to the reception, guests were met with a showstopping scene: a ceiling blanketed in hanging greenery, white florals, and chandeliers, echoed by suspended floral installations above select long tables. Black chairs and a sleek dance floor grounded the space, while tall crystal candelabras added a warm, twinkling glow. The evening unfolded with undeniable romance—perfectly reflecting the love Carly and Harris share.

Vendors: Brett Matthews Gallery (Photography); Mimosa Florals; Beautini (Beauty); Hudson Valley Creative Video; Bella Figura Design (Stationery); Element Music (Band); Luxe Event Rentals; Broadway Party Rentals; Event Lights; Legato AV; NYC Photo Party (Photo Booth); PSK Entertainment (Rehearsal Dinner Entertainment); Dance Floor Kings; West Point Tours Transportation.

Aerial view of a lakeside area with a large house, trees, gardens, pathways, and outdoor seating in a lush, green landscape.
A smiling woman and a man with their foreheads touching, embracing outdoors during daytime.
A table decorated with a floral centerpiece, candles, and glassware in a dining setting
A couple in wedding attire dancing on a wooden dock near a lake, with canoes and a forested shoreline in the background during sunset.
An outdoor dining table set with colorful flower centerpieces, glassware, and cutlery, shaded by a large white patio umbrella with green trees in the background.
A dining table decorated with a pink flower arrangement, a lit white candle in a glass holder, two glasses of water, and a folded white napkin, set in a well-lit outdoor setting with chairs and other table settings visible in the background.
A couple dressed in wedding attire sitting on a bench and sharing a kiss near a lake, surrounded by wooden walkways and trees.
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A floral arrangement with pink, yellow, white, and purple flowers, alongside a framed menu and a glass of margarita with ice and lime.
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Wedding invitation, rings, a rose gold ring and a silver ring, a perfume bottle, white high-heeled shoes, greenery, and decorative stickers on a wooden surface.
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A bride and groom standing on a wooden platform by a river, with the bride touching the groom's face during their wedding ceremony in a forest setting.
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A couple getting married outdoors, sitting at a wooden table with a religious officiant.
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Outdoor wedding ceremony by a lake in a wooded area with a floral arch and string lights, surrounded by seated guests.
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A wedding ceremony takes place outdoors on a wooden platform decorated with lush white and green floral arrangements and hanging greenery, set by a scenic lake with trees. The bride and groom, dressed in traditional wedding attire, are exchanging vow
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Three white display boards arranged outdoors, each with numerous small beige paper envelopes attached in neat rows, surrounded by green foliage and white flowers.
Elegant banquet hall decorated with lush green and white floral arrangements hanging from the ceiling, surrounded by black velvet chairs and tables set with candles, glassware, and floral centerpieces.
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Elegant indoor wedding reception with round tables, black chairs, lush green and white floral centerpieces, candles, and hanging greenery and glass ornaments, under a wooden ceiling with warm lighting.
Elegant event space decorated with hanging greenery and white flowers, candle centerpieces, and string lights, with dark chairs around tables.
Elegant event venue decorated with elaborate chandeliers, hanging white floral arrangements, and candlelit tables set for a formal dinner.
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A man in a tuxedo sits on a chair being lifted above a crowd during a celebration, reaching out and holding hands with a smiling woman in a white dress. The scene is decorated with chandeliers and greenery.
An elegant banquet hall decorated with lush greenery, white flowers, and crystal chandeliers, filled with seated guests attending a formal event or celebration.