An Ethereal Summer Wedding at Cedar Lakes Estate

Chelsea and Joe celebrated a beautiful mid-August wedding weekend at Cedar Lakes Estate, welcoming guests with a refreshing Lavender Lemon Drop before kicking off festivities with an open-air Pavilion welcome dinner. The design leaned rich and moody—black draping wrapped the columns, tropical palms layered the space, and jazz music paired with whiskey-inspired details created a sultry Casablanca ambiance. After a private photo session, the couple joined their guests for a relaxed cocktail-style evening that ended with homemade pies and s’mores by the fire—an intimate and inviting start to the weekend.

The following day unfolded with classic summer energy as guests enjoyed poolside lounging and lakeside activities while Chelsea and Joe prepared for the ceremony. After an emotional private vow exchange following their first look, the couple captured mountaintop portraits before gathering lakeside at sunset. Their ceremony felt like an enchanted forest—drapery and cascading wisteria hung from tall pines, framing a whimsical circle arch against the glowing water. Cocktail hour on the barn patio transitioned guests into a reception space layered with chandeliers, flowing drapery, and lace accents that echoed the ceremony’s ethereal tone. The romantic, softly lit barn provided the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable night of dancing and celebration.

Vendors: Lauren Fair Photography; Mimosa Floral Design; Beautini (Beauty); SCE Event Group (DJ); Broadway Party Rental; Luxe (Rentals); Event Lights; Legato AV; GIO Draping; SociaLife / Shayna Maree Design (Stationery); West Point Tours Transportation; 3 West Productions (Rehearsal Dinner Entertainment); My Fair Nanny; Borrowed Blu; Patina; Nuage Designs.

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