Two celebrations were better than one for Colin Winrow and his bride, Alexandra (Ali) Mazzeo, who said “I do” twice in a weekendlong affair.
The bride and groom at The Ashford Estate on May 1
WHEN THE CHURCH of your dreams is not available on your date, as in the case of Alexandra (Ali) Mazzeo and Colin Winrow, you simply make your wedding a two-day affair. The couple, who originally met 12 years ago while students at Villanova University, knew that they just had to tie the knot at St. Thomas of Villanova Church, where Ali’s parents also wed 30 years ago. “Unfortunately, the church was not available on May 1, so the we decided to have a ceremony on Friday afternoon followed by a dinner,” says Ali of their elegant celebration for 85 guests at TPC Jasna Polana in Princeton, N.J. On Saturday, The Ashford Estate served as the venue for a second ceremony and bigger reception, this time including all 140 guests. Inspired by the classic style of Kate Middleton, Ali chose lily of the valley blooms for her bridal bouquets (symbolizing purity, happiness, luck and humility) and a neutral color palette with hints of pale blush. “Due to the pandemic, we had to replan the wedding three times. Despite all the changes, the wedding weekend was more than we could have ever imagined,” says the bride.
Ceremony April 30: St. Thomas of Villanova Church, stthomasofvillanova.org; May 1: The Ashford Estate, theashfordestate.com
Reception April 30: TPC Jasna Polana, tpc.com; May 1: The Ashford Estate, theashfordestate.com
Wedding Planner Susan Norcross, The Styled Bride, thestyledbride.com
Bride’s Gown Vera Wang, Vera Wang Bridal House Ltd., verawang.com
Bride’s Shoes Jimmy Choo, Bloomingdale’s, bloomingdales.com
Bride’s Veil Vera Wang, Vera Wang Bridal House Ltd., verawang.com
Bride’s Hair & Makeup Hair: Stephen Wang, Sam Brocato Salon, sambrocatosalon.com; Makeup: Beke Beau, bekebeau.com
Groom’s Tux Ernesto Custom Clothiers, ernestocustomclothiers.com
Groom’s Shoes Magnanni, magnanni.com
Groom’s Watch: Longines, Lorilil Jewelers, lorilil.com
Rings Leonardo Jewelers, leonardojewelers.com
Bridesmaids’ Dresses Amsale, amsale.com
Groomsmen’s Tuxes ChazMaTazz Formalwear, chazmatazz.com
Florals Heather Potter, Cottage Flowers, cottageflowersdesign.com
Catering & Cakes April 30: TPC Jasna Polana, tpc.com; May 1: Merri-Makers Catering, merrimakers.com
Invitations Crane, The Front Porch, thefrontporchnj.com
Lighting Fennelli Design, fennelli.com
Entertainment April 30: City Rhythm, BVTLive!, bvtlive.com; May 1: Ceremony: Ceremonious Strings, ceremoniousstrings.com; Reception: Jeff Lubin Band, Hank Lane Music, hanklane.com
Videographer CinemaCake Filmmakers, cinemacake.com
Photographer Sarah DiCicco, sarahdicicco.com
Getaway Car First Class Rolls-Royce, firstclassrollsroyce.com
Photography by: Sarah DiCicco Photography
