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Inside Jennifer Lawrence's wedding venue where she will tie-the-knot to Cooke Maroney – Daily Mail, Daily Mail

Inside Jennifer Lawrence's wedding venue where she will tie-the-knot to Cooke Maroney – Daily Mail, Daily Mail


She’s set to be tying the knot later today in a historic and apparently haunted castle in Rhode Island.

Now DailyMail.com is taking a look inside the venue whereJennifer Lawrenceand her fiance Cooke Maroney will be saying ‘I do.’

The 29 – year-old Oscar winner will be marrying the art collector and gallery owner at the Belcourt Of Newport castle, which was previously famed for being haunted with ‘unpleasant energies.’

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Love is in the air: Ahead of Jennifer Lawrence’s wedding to Cooke Maroney, Mail Online are taking a look inside the haunted castle she will be getting married in

The 19 th Century estate was designed in 1884 by American architect, Richard Morris Hunt, and inspired by Louis XIII’s hunting lodge at Versailles.

Pictures show he castle with high ceilings complete with embossed designs and art – something which can be assumed got Cooke’s stamp of approval.

The CEO of popular brand Alex and Ani, Carolyn Rafaelian, is the current owner of the 40, 000 square-foot estate.

She made the purchase in 2012 for $ 3.6 million and oversaw a year-long restoration.

Fit for a queen and king! Pictures show he castle with high ceilings complete with embossed designs and art – something which can be assumed got Cooke’s stamp of approval

Before and after: The 19th Century estate was designed in 1984 by American architect, Richard Morris Hunt, and inspired by Louis XIII's hunting lodge at Versailles

Before and after: The 19th Century estate was designed in 1984 by American architect, Richard Morris Hunt, and inspired by Louis XIII's hunting lodge at Versailles

Before and after: The 19 th Century estate was designed in 1884 by American architect, Richard Morris Hunt, and inspired by Louis XIII’s hunting lodge at Versailles

Room for all! The birds-eye view of the castle Jennifer and Cooke will wed in

One room sees an arch pillar design with low natural light coming inside.

The space consists of various chandelier lights and a large rectangular rug in the middle.

There was also a large outdoor space surrounded by the building’s walls that could act as the perfect space for the nuptials or cocktail hour.

Photos on Saturday even showcased a large horse statue that was being brought into the premises.

Low light: One room sees an arch pillar design with low natural light coming inside. The space consists of various chandelier lights and a large rectangular rug in the middle

Gorgeous: There was also a large outdoor space surrounded by the building’s walls that could act as the perfect space for the nuptials or cocktail hour

Party central: During the 1990 s, the estate became the site of a notorious string of parties including one where underwear was reportedly banned

Large pieces of wood were also delivered for their meat and barbecue meal – paying homage to Jennifer’s Kentucky roots.

During the 1990 s, the estate became the site of a notorious string of parties including one where underwear was reportedly banned.

Female guests were made to stand over mirrors to prove they were abiding by the no underwear rules.

Belcourt has has various makeovers over the years, being a venue for raucous parties in the 90 s and later offering offering ghost and murder mystery tours.

In 2013, Carolyn Rafaelian, a Rhode Island native, who purchased the property for $ 3.6million and remains the current owner, spoke to theNew York Times, about the ghostly goings on.

She said: ‘There were energies and entities, some not pleasant. I had a shaman perform ceremonies. We did a major cleansing, energy-wise. There was a lot of heaviness, but we took care of that. Now the house has a different vibration. ‘

Strict guidelines: Female guests were made to stand over mirrors to prove they were abiding by the no underwear rules in the 90 s

Fresh start: ‘I had a shaman perform ceremonies. We did a major cleansing, energy-wise. There was a lot of heaviness, but we took care of that. Now the house has a different vibration, ‘says new owner Carolyn Rafaelian

Throwback: Belcourt Of Newport was first built with 60 rooms for socialite and sometime congressman Oliver Belmont, whose wife Alva Vanderbilt then revamped the place

‘I had a shaman perform ceremonies. We did a major cleansing, energy-wise. There was a lot of heaviness, but we took care of that. Now the house has a different vibration. ‘

Belcourt Of Newport was first built with 60 rooms for socialite and sometime congressman Oliver Belmont, whose wife Alva Vanderbilt then revamped the place.

Pickwick Club founders Ruth and Harold Tinney bought Belcourt in 1956 – and the story took a bizarre twist after he died in 1989.

Ruth, then in her 80 s, developed an emotional attachment to her home’s plumber Kevin Koellisch, who was then in his 30 s.

Sold! The CEO of popular brand Alex and Ani, Carolyn Rafaelian, is the current owner of the 40, 000 square-foot estate

Olden days: Pictures show of carriages for what appeared to be horse and carriage rides

According to records from a legal battle that pitted Kevin against Ruth’s son and daughter-in- law, the plumber was in a gay relationship and housed his lover at Belcourt while kissing Ruth in public.

Kevin persuaded Ruth to adopt him in 1990 and he obtained the Tinney surname, as well as eventually a partial interest in Belcourt, which caused the long court fight.

During the 1990 s, the estate became the site of a notorious string of parties including one where underwear was reportedly banned.

Carolyn still owns the property now and has undertaken a renovation that pays tribute to Alva’s work, according to the house’swebsite.

Spooky: The 29 – year-old Oscar winner will be marrying the art collector and gallery owner at the Belcourt Of Newport castle, which was previously famed for being haunted with ‘unpleasant energies’

New use: Under Carolyn’s stewardship, the historic building now hosts ‘restoration tours’ and can also be used as an event venue

Decor: Photos on Saturday even showcased a large horse statue that was being brought into the premises

Under Carolyn’s stewardship, the historic building now hosts ‘restoration tours’ and can also be used as an event venue.

Jennifer has reportedly enlisted the services of wedding planner Mark Seed and is pulling out all the stops when it comes to f ood, with s’mores on the dessert menu.

Smoked pork belly with pickled apple, salt cod beignet, sweet potato flat cakes and Brussels sprouts with cured egg yolk are among the appetizer options.

For guests who still have room left, the entrees will include a leg of beef that has been aged from five years and is topped with forager’s sauce.

Wood-roasted fish with lemon-infused butter and herbs is available too, as are vegetarian options including smoked new potatoes and whey braised cabbage.

Homemade s’mores, salted caramel apples, chocolate bread pudding and cauldron fritters with cinnamon sugar and bourbon cream will finish off the evening.

Gin cucumber lavender champagne and – in keeping with Jennifer’s Kentucky roots – bourbon old fashioneds will be on hand to keep the party going.

Who is Cooke Maroney? All about Jennifer Lawrence’s art dealer love

New love: Jennifer Lawrence is seen with Cooke Maroney in New York back in June 2018 on one of their first dates

Jennifer Lawrence has dated a string of stars, from Coldplay’s Chris Martin to actor Nicholas Hoult and director Darren Aronofsky.

But unlike her famous exes the newlywed’s brand new husband, Cooke Maroney, is no celebrity – with the 34 -year-old working as an art dealer in New York City.

Here we look at what is known about the new Mr Jennifer Lawrence.

Maroney was born in New York to parents, Suki Fredericks and James Maroney, an art dealer in Manhattan who previously served as the Head of American Paintings at Christie’s.

In 1986 the two decided to move the family to Vermont to raise the toddler Cooke and his younger sister Annabelle in a more simplistic way.

The brother and sister grew up on the 750 acre organic Oliver Hill Farm in Leicester , Vermont, just outside of Middlebury.

Their parents still live on the farm today, hosting weddings and letting out a three-bedroom guest house through AirBnB – on which they are superhosts. )

Suki writes on the site: ‘We’ve been on our farm since 1986, moving up from NYC, fortunate to have raised our kids and stewarded various animals and the land organically. It is a wonderful place to live and to visit. ‘

The farm has cows grazing on the fields, free-range hens clucking around the orchards and is near trails, and a river and reservoir.

After graduating from high school in Vermont, Cooke went to New York University.

Today Cooke is the director of the high-end Gladstone 64 Gallery in New York City.

Falling in love: The couple are seen kissing in November last year at an ice hockey match in New York

Wedding planning: Jennifer and Cooke are seen in May this year

A regular at swanky art exhibitions in the Big Apple, he formerly worked for the Gagosian gallery.

In his post at the venerated Gotham art gallery, Maroney worked alongside noted artists including Carroll Dunham (who is Lena Dunham’s father), Anish Kapoor, and Matthew Barney, the ex of Bjork.

It is not known how Cooke and Lawrence first met, with initial reports that they were introduced by her friend Laura Simpson described as ‘erroneous’ by a source.

Soon to wed: The pair enjoy a date on October 10

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