Emily & Ryan’s Elopement at the Hunterdon Arboretum, Lebanon, New Jersey
The Location
Emily and Ryan chose the peaceful beauty of the Hunterdon Arboretum for their elopement, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Tucked away in Lebanon, New Jersey, this nature-filled setting gave them space to be fully present—with towering trees, quiet trails, and a calmness that made their vows feel deeply personal.
If you’re dreaming of a serene outdoor elopement ceremony like this, let me and my photo/video team help you find a hidden gem, craft a meaningful ceremony, and capture every moment so you can relive it again and again.
Testimonial
“Working with Aretha was an absolute pleasure! Aretha is professional, caring, compassionate, and considerate, which is why we knew we were in the best of hands when choosing her as our officiant.
We began by having a preliminary meeting where she outlined how our day would go and asked if we had any visions or requests that she could accommodate. This ensured that our day would go exactly how we always envisioned it to go.
After agreeing to work with Aretha, she was available to answer any and all questions and was prompt with getting us those answers. Not only was she prompt in answering, but she also provided additional ideas and options that we did not even think of doing. This helped further personalize our big day.
On the day of the wedding, Aretha arrived early to make sure we were all set up appropriately prior to all our guests arriving. Her ceremony was as beautiful as we could have ever imagined and it helped make our wedding that much more perfect. I am convinced that if we worked with anyone else, the day would not have gone as smoothly as it did with her.
After speaking with our guests, many were surprised to find out that Aretha had not known us for years due to the words she spoke and how she interacted with us at the venue. That solidified the fact that choosing Aretha for our special day was one of the best decisions we could have made. Thank you, Aretha!.”
— Emily & Ryan
