Ridgewood Country Club Wedding : Erica & Charlie : Paramus, NJ
There’s a particular kind of calm that surrounds a wedding at Ridgewood Country Club. Tucked behind a quiet neighborhood in Paramus, NJ, it reveals itself slowly—measured, elegant, confident in its history. It’s the kind of place that doesn’t need to announce itself.
Erica and Charlie’s wedding fit that setting perfectly.
The day began with a nuptial mass at Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River. Led by Fr. Bob, the ceremony was grounded and reverent, offering a stillness that set the tone for everything that followed. A moment to pause. To breathe. To take it all in before the celebration widened its scope.
Back at Ridgewood, the pace shifted—subtly at first, then all at once.
The day unfolded with an ease that comes only from careful planning and quiet competence. CBC EVENTS, led by Christine Figliuolo, orchestrated every transition with precision, ensuring that nothing ever felt rushed or over-managed. Guests moved effortlessly from one moment to the next, unaware of the invisible structure holding everything together.
Inside the club, the design leaned into texture and restraint. Florals by ANNA ROSE FLORALS softened the classic interiors—lush, organic arrangements that felt intentional rather than ornamental. They didn’t compete with the architecture; they complemented it.
One of the most striking elements in the room was the custom dance floor by SHOUT. More than décor, it anchored the ballroom, giving the space a tailored, editorial feel and signaling exactly where the energy of the night would collect.
And collect it did.
Music was clearly central to Erica and Charlie’s vision. 45 RIOTS took over the reception with a 12-piece ensemble that filled the room with sound—soulful, high-energy, and relentless in the best way. The dance floor stayed packed, the kind of scene where shoes come off quietly and nobody checks the time.
When the night refused to wind down, MEAN MACHINE carried the after-party forward, shifting the tone just enough to keep things electric. It was a perfect contrast—proof that tradition and edge don’t have to live in separate worlds.
Through it all, what stood out most was the balance. The architecture. The emotion. The noise. The quiet. Erica and Charlie managed to hold all of it at once—classic sophistication paired with genuine, unfiltered celebration.
It was a privilege to document a day that felt so complete.
The Creative Team
Photography: Brian Hatton Weddings
Planning: CBC EVENTS (Christine Figliuolo)
Venue: Ridgewood Country Club
Floral Design: ANNA ROSE FLORALS
Main Band: 45 RIOTS
After-Party Band: MEAN MACHINE
Dance Floor Decal: SHOUT
Video: NST Pictures
Linens: NUAGE DESIGNS
