A Tented Summer Garden Wedding at Valley Rock Inn

Lauren and Matt were married on a picture-perfect June weekend at Valley Rock Inn, where the lush grounds felt reminiscent of a Tuscan courtyard in full bloom. The weekend began with an intimate rehearsal dinner in the rose garden beside the pool fountain, where roses were at their peak and a jazz band set a relaxed, elegant tone beneath softly glowing bistro lights. Guests enjoyed a three-course dinner before transitioning into a lively welcome party filled with dancing and late-night bites. The following morning, the celebration continued with a Palm Springs–inspired poolside gathering before Lauren and Matt began preparations with their wedding parties and captured portraits throughout the stunning property.

Their ceremony took place on the South Lawn, framed by a lush white rose arch and a fully lined rose aisle that contrasted beautifully against the vibrant green landscape. Cocktail hour unfolded in the rose and shade gardens, featuring a custom acrylic seating display with envelope escort cards, before guests made their way to a sailcloth-tented reception. The design brought the outdoors in with branch centerpieces adorned with twinkling orbs and soft white florals, while a dramatic dance floor installation of hanging greenery, florals, and vintage chandeliers set the tone for the evening. The night concluded with a spirited after-party on the patio, rounding out a timeless, romantic garden celebration.

Vendors: Alex W Photography; Ivie Joy Flowers; Kiss the Bride Films; Bamboo Salon; Beauty by JSC; SociaLife / Shayna Maree Design (Stationery); Element Music Band; 3 West Productions (Rehearsal Dinner Music); Sperry Tents; Lulu Cake Boutique; My Fair Nanny; West Point Tours Transportation.

A garden pathway with two deer statues on either side, each topped with large planters filled with lush green ferns. There is a white wooden fence, trees and shrubs, and a string of outdoor lights hanging overhead, leading to a wooden gate.
A smiling couple holding hands and walking across a green lawn in front of a beige house with lush bushes and trees in the background.
A long wooden table set for outdoor dining with white table runner, glassware, white plates, and pink floral centerpieces, surrounded by wooden chairs with white cushions, in front of a backdrop of green foliage and white flowering bushes.
A table decorated with pink and white flowers in glass vases, candles, clear glassware, and white plates, set for an outdoor meal.
Outdoor dining setup with a long wooden table and chairs, decorated with flowers, against a backdrop of lush green foliage and white blooming flowers, with string lights overhead.
Long outdoor dining table set for a celebration, decorated with pink and white flowers in glass vases, with white plates, silver cutlery, and clear glasses, surrounded by wooden chairs, green foliage in the background, and bright sunlight.
Elegant table setting with a white dinner plate, a printed menu, silverware, and a name card clipped with a gold paperclip, on a wooden table with a white tablecloth.
Close-up of pale pink and white roses with green leaves in sunlight.
A woman holding a glass of pink cocktail garnished with a lime wedge
Three musicians performing outdoors, playing keyboard, bass guitar, and drums, with a backdrop of blooming white flowers and green foliage.
A couple dressed in formal attire, holding hands and walking outdoors on a gravel path, surrounded by lush green trees and blooming white flowers.
Outdoor wedding reception with long tables arranged on a gravel pathway, surrounded by lush green trees and flowering bushes, with string lights overhead and a central water feature bordered by lanterns.
People gathered around a long outdoor table, raising glasses in a toast during a celebration, with floral centerpieces and greenery overhead.
An aerial view of a large outdoor dinner party with two long tables set on either side of a rectangular pond, surrounded by flowering bushes.
A two-story house with beige stucco exterior, dark window frames, and a gable roof, surrounded by lush green trees and shrubs, with a well-maintained lawn in front.
Wedding invitation and details suite with rings, perfume, and floral decor arranged on a dark surface.
A group of women in pajamas celebrating on a porch with champagne bottles.
Wedding dress hanging on a porch ceiling with a green garden background.
Black shiny dress shoes with orange insoles labeled 'Santon', a black leather watch with a white face, three pairs of pearl earrings, a gold ring, a pair of sunglasses, black socks, and a black tie on a gray fabric surface.
A bride in a strapless white wedding gown with lace details, standing on a porch with a white railing, looking down and to the side, with a long veil flowing behind her. Green trees and a brick house are visible in the background.
A man with a beard in a tuxedo is adjusting his bowtie in front of a mirror, seen from behind and a reflection in black and white.
A man in a black tuxedo with a bow tie standing on a sidewalk in a garden, looking at the camera.
A groom wearing a black tuxedo with a bow tie, smiling at a bride with a veil, standing outdoors in front of pink and white roses
A bride and groom standing under an archway of blooming pink and white roses on their wedding day, smiling at the camera.
A wedding party with bridesmaids and groomsmen posing outdoors under flowering bushes, with some seated and others standing, for a group photo.
A bride and groom standing outdoors, holding hands and smiling at each other, with blooming flowers and a rustic building in the background.
Bride and groom holding hands in front of an old rustic house with green bushes, trees, and gravel ground.
A wedding ceremony outdoors on a green lawn with a large gathering of guests seated in rows, facing a bride and groom standing under a floral arch, with a house and trees in the background on a partly cloudy day.
A bride and groom exchange vows during an outdoor wedding ceremony beneath a floral arch of white flowers, with an officiant standing between them holding a microphone and a book.
A newly married couple kisses at their outdoor wedding ceremony as guests look on, with a white floral arch and a large white house in the background.
People attending an outdoor wedding reception or event, standing and sitting around tables, with string lights overhead, trees and white flowers in the background, a small water fountain in the center, and umbrellas providing shade.
A round table with a pink lace tablecloth, decorated with a floral arrangement of white, peach, and green flowers, and two small lit candles in glass holders, set outdoors under leafy green trees.
A rustic wedding or event seating chart with white cards pinned to a black grid, decorated with greenery and pink and white flowers.
A display of white wedding place cards arranged on a glass or acrylic board, each sealed with a wax emblem, with handwritten names and table numbers visible, set against a blurred outdoor background.
Outdoor wedding reception setup under a large white tent with wooden tables, chairs, floral centerpieces, string lights, and trees.
A formal table setting with a white plate, silverware, a folded napkin with a menu on top, and glassware including wine and water glasses. The centerpiece is a floral arrangement of white and blush flowers with greenery, with candles in tall glass ho
Elegant outdoor event tent decorated with a floral centerpiece featuring white and pink flowers with chandeliers hanging from a lush floral arrangement, and a long table set with place settings and floral accents.
Two cocktails, one with mint and ice and one with lime, on a wooden table with a floral centerpiece in the background.
A bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception, smiling and looking into each other's eyes.
Outdoor wedding reception under a large white tent with string lights, floral arrangements, and guests seated at tables during evening.