It’s official, Founders Grove is open!
The opening weekend kicked off with a Friday evening reception for our friends, family, and the many people who have supported us throughout this journey. Then on Saturday and Sunday, we opened our doors to our booked couples and their families for a special client open house. After spending so many months talking about plans, sharing renderings, and walking people through a construction site, it was incredibly rewarding to finally welcome everyone into the finished space.
The entire weekend was everything we hoped it would be and more. Every conversation, every smile, and every reaction reminded us why we started this project in the first place. Seeing guests explore the grounds, gather in the garden, and envision future celebrations here made all of the hard work feel worthwhile.
More than anything, this weekend left us feeling incredibly grateful. Grateful for our family, friends, vendors, contractors, team members, and everyone who played a role in bringing Founders Grove to life. Projects like this don’t happen because of one person, they happen because of a team of people believed in a vision and work tirelessly to make it a reality.
We are especially thankful to our couples who booked with us before the venue was complete. Many of you toured while construction was still underway, looked past unfinished walls and work equipment, and trusted us with one of the most important days of your lives. Your confidence in us means more than we can put into words. Thank you for believing in Founders Grove before it became what it is today.
We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the incredible vendors who helped make the opening weekend such a success (listed below). Your talent, professionalism, and enthusiasm helped create an experience that truly reflected what Founders Grove is all about.
As we look back on opening weekend, it’s hard not to feel emotional. There is something special about having a dream, working toward it for years, facing challenges along the way, and then finally standing in the finished space surrounded by people you care about. Seeing Founders Grove filled with laughter, excitement, and celebration was a moment we’ll never forget.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey so far. We can’t wait to see the memories that will be made here for years to come.
Thanks to all our vendors from the weekend:
Venue – @foundersgrovegardenvenue
Floral Team – Beehive – @leighflorist
Saturday Graze – @cathyscateringsj
Sunday Graze – @andreottisevents
Sunday Butlered Bites – @dueamici_nj
Saturday Cookies & Sweets- @sweettsbakeshop
Sunday cake cart & cookies @DScustomcookies
Specialty Tabletop rentals – @spoon.and.salt
Sunday Wedding planner – @elizabetheventco_
Sat & Sun Photographer – @gen_palmer
Friday Photographer – @roseborophotography
Saturday Photographer – @matthewephotography
Saturday Content creator- @champagnecollective_
Saturday Live Painter – @rmarriottartworks
Sat & Sun Permanent Jewelry- @_luckybond
Personalized Seating Chart sign – @karsonand.co
Table Styling @spoon.and.salt
Bar signs, selfie station sign – @til_deathdousparty
Sat. Custom personalized engraving – @carissamariecalligraphy
*Collab with Spoon and Salt: Secret Garden & Dusty Pale Blue Table Displays*
Pop-up violin player – @violin_petya_stringheart
House DJ for the weekend – @onthebeatfx
Drone operator from Sunday –@aerialgems
