Your dream wedding is coming up and you’re thinking about hosting the celebrating at the enchanting historic European mansion in Princeton, TPC Jasna Polana,  and wondering where to take wedding photos in and outside of the venue. This guide will break down the exact locations throughout so you can decide which of them you wish to prioritize for your wedding day portraits.

As a professional wedding photographer since 2017 I was really excited to work on a whimsical photo shoot project at Jasna Polana. Without these NJ wedding vendors, it wouldn’t be possible to capture what I imagined in my head – pastel spring colors, candles and greenery, nature brought inside, a dreamy aesthetic – all inspired by a romantic vintage storybook and fairytales.

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Dream Team	IG
Photographer	@suessmomentsweddings
Content Creator	@mcmc_weddings
Venue	@tpcjasnapolanaweddings
Floral	@laurelwooddesigns
Hair	@shannonsarabridalhair
Makeup	@lorenaferreira.mua
Dress Shop (veil, dress)	@fbmbridal
Dress Designer	@misshayleypaige
Jewelry	@shoplovelocked
Invitations	@covenantcalligraphy
Model – female	@meg_gorton
Model – male	@gorto12

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Where is Jasna Polana in Princeton NJ?

Jasna Polana is tucked away in a forest where you escape to Europe without ever leaving New Jersey.

4519 Province Line Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

Before you choose photo locations (newlywed portraits), read this

If you’re planning your wedding at Jasna Polana, you’ve probably noticed there are so many beautiful places to take photos. The key is choosing the right ones for your newlywed photos, not all of them. Most couples have about 30–60 minutes for portraits. I recommend 90 minutes if you can so you have more time to take photos without feeling rushed and get to go take portraits at the locations around Jasna Polana that remind you why you chose it in the first place. If you have an hour, choose three locations. If you have 30 minutes, stick to your top two so you don’t feel rushed. Keep in mind, many of the best photo spots at Jasna Polana are out in the open. If you want to stay hidden before your ceremony, plan your photos before guests arrive. The grand staircase entrance is a favorite (and must have) for family photos. If you want to use it, have your floral team finish the entrance setup at least two hours before guest arrival so it’s fully photo-ready. Group photos with the wedding party should be taken at the staircase or wherever your last stop is for newlywed portraits for a seamless and easy flow to your wedding day schedule.

The best wedding photo timeline for a Jasna Polana Wedding Day

This ten hour timeline at Jasna Polana works best if your ceremony and reception take place here too. If that’s the case, a first look is recommended so you can take care of all your portraits before the ceremony and enjoy the celebration with your favorite people as a just married couple. Two photographers will always be recommended for weddings at Jasna Polana that way you benefit from an easy flowing wedding day schedule while one photographer is with the bride and the second is with her partner during getting ready and the second photographer is primarily focused on photojournalism while the lead will be directing, posing, and managing the wedding photo sessions.

Lead photographer:

45 minutes: Flatlay invitations & rings detail photos (at this time, glam services completed & time to eat/hydrate & clean up the bridal suite before photos)

90 minutes: Bride getting ready photos in the bridal suite starting with matching robe/pj photos

2nd photographer:

45 minutes: Venue photos

30 minutes: Groom/Bride #2 detail photos of the accessories (at this time, groomsmen & parents get dressed before photos)

60 minutes: Groom/Bride #2 getting ready photos in the groom’s house at Jasna Polana starting with putting on accessories

Lead & 2nd photographer:

30-90 minutes: First look & newlywed portraits (wear your wedding rings after first look)

30 minutes: Wedding party group photos

30 minutes: Family group photos at staircase

45 minutes: Hide couple, guest arrivals, decor photos & ceremony preparation

30 minutes: Ceremony

60 minutes: Cocktail hour candids & reception decor photos

180 minutes: Reception candid photography & extended family/friends group photos

 

Feel free to sopy & paste the timeline above and use as a reference when booking your NJ wedding vendors.

 

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Where to take wedding photos at Jasna Polana

 

The Prince Albert Bridal Suite

The Staircase in the Lobby

Fireplace (left) in the Lobby

The Hallway for an epic bridal portrait

The Cocktail Hour Room

The Iconic Ornate Entrance Gates

The Ceremony Gardens & Gazebo

If you wish to take portraits here before your ceremony, please remember to tell your florist (if application) when their floral design/ installation needs to be ready by for photos.

 

 

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More locations for wedding photos at Jasna Polana found here