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Ayushi Shah and Robert Bornstein

Married October 26, 2024 at Terraview

Tell us how and when you met each other. What was your first impression of one another, and at what moment did you know you’d be together forever?

We met during our freshmen year at Rutgers University – we lived in the same freshmen dorm. We had a crush on each other throughout our freshmen year but we stayed good friends all throughout college. After college ended, we lost touch for a few years until one day in 2021 when Robert sent Ayushi a text asking to catch up. We reconnected via FaceTime and the rest is history!

Tell us about the proposal, share some pics, and show us your ring!

We got engaged in 2023 on a trip to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Robert had a meticulously planned beach sunset proposal however an unforeseen thunderstorm forced Robert to make a last minute decision to postpone to the next day. The rain continued into the following day, but fortunately stopped moments before Robert and Ayushi ventured out to the beach. As we arrived at the beach, a photographer greeted us and that was the beginning of the waterworks for Ayushi, as this was when she really figured out what was happening. During the photoshoot, Robert seized an opportune pause, retrieved a poem from his pocket, and in a heartfelt moment got down on one knee and proposed to Ayushi. Overwhelmed with tears, she responded with a resounding “Yes!”.

What led you to Stroudsmoor Country Inn? What inspired you to celebrate your wedding with us?

We had a few criteria right off the bat – Ayushi had always envisioned having an outdoor wedding and we both love the fall weather and colors. We also knew that our wedding was going to be on the larger side so we needed a venue that would be able to accommodate both of these things as a starting point. We began looking at venues in August of 2023, and Stroudsmoor Country Inn was the first venue we visited. Needless to say we were absolutely blown away with the property. From the location, to the views to the overall charm of Stroudsmoor we knew that it was going to be very difficult for us to find another venue that compared. After visiting three more venues, we knew in our hearts and minds that Stroudsmoor was the absolute right choice for our wedding.

What is the one menu item that sticks out above all else from your wedding celebration? What about your favorite décor detail?

Our wedding had an Italian and Indian fusion menu from the appetizers to the dinner buffet and everything was absolutely delicious! Robert’s favorite is the salmon dolce forte and Ayushi’s favorite is the fig and brie bites! All of our guests loved the food, almost everyone made it a point to tell us how much they enjoyed the food either at the wedding or over the following days!

One of our favorite décor elements were the centerpieces during the reception. We had three different styles and each one was personally curated for our wedding by Linda keeping our vision, theme, and preferences in mind. On wedding day we couldn’t believe how everything came together.

What made your Wedding Journey with us most memorable?

Working with Linda and our planning team throughout the 14 months of wedding planning was truly the most memorable. Everyone we worked with gave us so much time and attention which made the entire planning process such a pleasure. They never let us feel stressed or like we were on our own. The guided us through every decision, and ultimately brought our wedding vision to life in the most beautiful way. We are so grateful to Linda, she gave us our first tour of Terraview in August 2023, and was by our side every step of the way until wedding day in October 2024!

What is one hope you have in celebrating your first anniversary?

We hope that the year leading up to our first anniversary is full of happiness and growth for us as a couple. We would like to make it a tradition to come up to the Inn on or around our anniversary every year.

Vendors and Services Provided

Photographer/VideographerManish and Sung Photography
EntertainmentShirose International
FloralsStroudsmoor Floral & Décor Team
CakeStroudsmoor Bakery & Café

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