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The Park Savoy Estate Winter Wedding | Mariella + Josh

Weddings

The Park Savoy + Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at Seton Hall University | Florham Park, NJ

Frigid temperatures and strong winds set the tone for the day outside. Inside, it was calm, steady, and full of joy. Mariella and Josh’s winter wedding at The Park Savoy Estate proved that the weather doesn’t define the experience. Instead, what stood out most was how present they were with each other from start to finish.

Their day began at The Park Savoy, one of North Jersey’s most elegant estate wedding venues. There, Mariella and her bridesmaids got ready in the bridal suite on site. The room has large windows, which bring in beautiful natural light. As a result, it was the perfect setting for a winter morning. Mariella comes from a big family—she’s one of five siblings. Throughout the morning, her sisters stayed right by her side as she got dressed, helping with final touches before the day officially began.

A Catholic Wedding Ceremony at the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at Seton Hall University

Before leaving the grounds of Park Savoy, we photographed bridesmaids and groomsmen portraits on the estate property. Then, we made our way to the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception on the campus of Seton Hall University. By the time we arrived, the energy of the day felt grounded and focused. Seton Hall is where Mariella and Josh first met as undergraduate students. Therefore, it only made sense as a meaningful place to exchange their vows and begin this next chapter. You can read more about their love story in their engagement session post here.

Mariella and Josh chose to see each other for the first time at the altar, so their first look happened when the church doors opened. At that moment, both of them were smiling as Mariella walked down the aisle with her dad. Josh’s grandfather, a deacon, led the ceremony, which made it feel even more personal for their families.

After the ceremony, we photographed family portraits by the altar. Then, we captured a few portraits inside the church before heading back out into the chilly weather.

Winter Wedding Portraits at Seton Hall and Park Savoy

Despite the cold, Mariella and Josh stepped outside for portraits on the Seton Hall campus and later back at Park Savoy. We kept their time outdoors limited while still capturing classic, romantic images at both locations. Even with temperatures hovering around 20 degrees and strong winds, you would never know it from the photos. They were calm, joyful, and completely focused on each other.

Once back at Park Savoy, we gathered the full bridal party for group portraits before finishing with bride and groom portraits as the sun began to set. From there, Mariella and Josh headed into their cocktail hour and reception, ready to celebrate with their family and friends.

Meaningful Details at Their Park Savoy Reception

One of the most sentimental details of this Park Savoy wedding reception was Mariella and Josh’s cake topper—a vintage piece from Mariella’s parents’ wedding. Their anniversaries now fall in the same month, just ten days apart, creating such a sweet connection between generations.

This Park Savoy winter wedding was refined, intentional, and centered on what mattered most. Even in the middle of February, it never felt harsh or rushed. Instead, it felt composed. Proof that when two people are steady in their joy, everything else fades into the background.