Luxury Weddings at TPC Jasna Polana

Located near Princeton University, TPC Jasna Polana offers a memorable wedding experience for couples looking for a grand, elegant venue. This country villa was originally built in the 1970s as the home of J. Seward Johnson and his wife. In the mid-1990s, TPC Jasna Polana and its surrounding grounds were transformed into the private club and golf course that it is today. With opulent neoclassical details woven throughout every space, this countryside villa is a wonderfully timeless setting to celebrate your big day. 

Couples planning their wedding at TPC Jasna Polana receive a full-service experience. For larger weddings, the Travertine Room can accommodate up to 300 seated guests in a grand circular ballroom overlooking the entire estate. Meanwhile, more intimate weddings have their choice of the Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room, and Wine Cellar. No matter which space you choose, the TPC Jasna Polana culinary team will be on hand to create a bespoke menu to suit every taste. 

Beyond the mansion itself, the estate offers 222 acres of breathtaking grounds perfect for capturing stunning wedding portraits filled with gardens, reflecting pools, fountains, and long, manicured pathways. Plus, if you’re planning a full wedding weekend like Hannah + Alex, TPC Jasna Polana also offers luxury on-site accommodations for your wedding party to enjoy. This even includes access to the championship golf course and practice facility for party members and guests to enjoy between events. Whatever you’re envisioning for your wedding day, TPC Jasna Polana’s on-staff planning services are ready to bring your vision to life.

A Luxurious Wedding Morning at TPC Jasna Polana

On the morning of the wedding, Hannah and her bridesmaids gathered in the Prince Albert Suite of TPC Jasna Polana. Once the private quarters of the venue’s original owners, the Prince Albert Suite had plenty of space for Hannah and her ladies to get ready for the day in luxury. Venue staff served champagne that they sipped as they got their hair and makeup done. At one point, all fourteen members of the bridal party piled into the suite’s massive marble Jacuzzi for a fun photo together. As the final touches were made, Hannah’s mom helped her into her gown and put on her earrings in a touching mother-daughter moment. 

Meanwhile, in the Mrs. Johnson suite of TPC Jasna Polana, Alex and his groomsmen were also getting ready. They spent the morning hanging out and keeping things relaxed and easygoing. The guys lounged on cozy chairs and enjoyed a table of snacks provided by the staff as they adjusted bowties and donned their suit jackets before the day officially began. 

Once everyone was ready, Hannah + Alex took a solitary moment just for themselves for a private first look in the garden. Alex waited by the ornate gazebo as Hannah approached and tapped his shoulder. A smile immediately lit Alex’s face as he saw Hannah for the first time that day. After their first look, they took a few quiet minutes to read special notes they had written for each other with all of their thoughts and wishes for their wedding day and their life ahead. It was a peaceful, romantic moment before the excitement of the ceremony ahead. 

A Timeless Ceremony at Princeton University Chapel

After the first look, the entire wedding party gathered in the main entrance of TPC Jasna Polana for group portraits before heading to the Princeton University Chapel. As Princeton alumni, the university was already a huge part of Hannah + Alex’s lives. Now, to be back on campus and ready to embark on their next big adventure together was a dream come true. 

When guests arrived, they were greeted by soaring stone architecture and intricate stained-glass windows. As they walked into the chapel to find a seat, they passed a memory table filled with photos of Hannah + Alex’s parents and grandparents at their own wedding years and years ago. Finally, when everyone was settled in, music filled the soaring stone architecture and the ceremony began. 

Hannah + Alex’s ceremony was filled with meaningful moments. Alex’s high school rowing coach officiated the ceremony and friends from their college days sang a beautiful acapella. Hannah’s mom’s long-time best friend, Anne, crafted their wedding bands and even acted as ring bearer for the ceremony. Meanwhile, the ceremony itself was simple and beautiful, focused on Hannah + Alex’s endless love and exciting future together. After exchanging vows, the newlyweds walked back down the aisle amid cheers and a few happy tears before making their way outside for a joyful bubble exit on the chapel steps. 

An Elegant Reception in the Travertine Room at TPC Jasna Polana

While Hannah + Alex finished family portraits at Princeton University Chapel, guests were shuttled back to TPC Jasna Polana for cocktail hour. When the newlyweds arrived, a few more portraits were taken on the lavish entryway staircase before everyone made their way into the Travertine Room for the reception. Inside, long tables dressed in crisp ivory linens filled the space. Ruby and deep green floral arrangements paired with tall green tapers created a rich, elegant color palette. Pears, figs, apples, and pomegranates added extra color and décor to the tables and were even incorporated into the design of the wedding cake.

Once guests were seated, Hannah + Alex made their grand entrance and stepped straight into a beautifully choreographed first dance. As dinner was served, heartfelt toasts from Hannah’s parents and members of the wedding party had everyone smiling and raising their glasses to celebrate the newlyweds. Parent dances followed, along with the cake cutting, before the dance floor officially opened. Live music quickly turned the evening into a full celebration, with musicians stepping onto the dance floor to play among the guests. At one point, Hannah + Alex were even lifted into the air on the shoulders of a few groomsmen, laughing and dancing above the crowd before jumping on stage to sing along with the band. It was the perfect high-energy ending to such a joyful wedding celebration.

Are you planning a luxurious wedding in a venue as grand as TPC Jasna Polana? Just say the word and I’ll be there to capture every moment!

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