We wanted to keep the exterior of the barn true to the essence of the farm. It is a quant place with years of history & we wanted that character to remain.
Arranging my bouquet was such a peaceful task among the chaotic days prior to the wedding day. Absolutely loved creating it.
Sentimental photos & thrifted chairs... couldn't imagine anything better for this little nook.
A lot of hours were spent painting, wiring, dreaming in this space. The way the floor turned out is my favorite.
Another simple, sentimental corner. These photos looked great in my $.25 frames :).
Our first weekend at the barn consisted of removing bails of hay from the loft & scooping poop off the floors of the bottom...needless to say we had a long way to go. It still seems crazy that in only 6 short months we were able to transform the barn into an intimate, sentimental venue.
On the morning of the wedding, all of my bridesmaids came out to help me set & create the table details. I have been collecting Thermoses for years, so I am glad I finally found a reasonable way to put them to use! Everything looked great, complimenting the 9 foot tables my parents & I constructed. You read correctly...all 22 of these farmhouse inspired tables, we built by hand!
The light that started it all. We bought this metal hood from a flea market 2 years before I had even dated a boy!
Right away I thought, 'this would be an awesome chandelier in the barn if I ever got married out there'... I was crazy! ;)
I love this photo for many reasons, some being 1) this farmhouse table my dad built me, which will someday be in our family home & 2) my mom stayed up the night before the wedding to finish our wedding cake...which was absolutely delicous!! I have the best parents!
Being gathered in one space & sharing a meal with all of our closest friends & family, is such a special thing. Something I am so grateful to have expereinced.
I wanted this day to feel special for us... but really I prayed for our wedding to be a hospitable place for friends to connect, family to reunite & a dwelling place for the Spirit to be present in love, joy & communion. This is why I put so much thought & time into the details of our day.
Another photo of the bouquets because I just loved them & I had so much fun putting them together with my mom.
As a favor, I wrote name plates cut from an old fence post from the farm. We also wanted to give everyone seeds to spread the growth each guest offered us in our relationship.
I adored the idea of using skirts, rather than dresses for my bridesmaids. As a gift to them, my mom & I sewed them these simple wrap skirts for each of them. Though this task caused some anxiety for two amateur semstresses, I loved the way they turned out & loved being able to give these girls a very special handmade gift.
Being a designer, creating each print item was definitely one of my favorite projects. I loved adding the stitched detail to our programs & who can attend an outdoor wedding without an adorable wooden fan to keep them cool!?
A truly unforgettable moment...walking down the isle to my groom with all the previous men in my life. It was special to be presented by my brothers & walk through the doors my dad & I salvaged and installed in the farm grove. It was a fairytale.
This day felt so sweet, a celebration of love. It was such an honor to plan & create details that were special for our friends & family. For the people who helped lead us to that day, who helped guide, teach, love & encourage us in many ways. Just an unforgettable day that I will hold in my heart forever.
before.
The main level of the barn was covered in animal stool, bird's nests & rotton wood. We completely gut & power washed the whole room (3 times) before we were able to begin any cosmetic work. This was by far the best transformation!
This photo is from Labor Day weekend, the first weekend we spent working on the barn. We had to wear safety glasses & surgical masks just to keep the grime away!
A couple of true miracle workers! I NEVER would have dreamed this project to become a reality, but these two encouraged me & spent every available night out at the farm to create this fairytale. I am so thankful for every moment we shared working together on the barn & grateful for their deep love & support. They really are the best parents ever!!
For safety we had to level out a misshapen concrete floor, but then got to pick what we wanted for flooring!! We cut sheets of plywood into individual boards so we could create a herringbone pattern.
Our biggest chores in the loft were patching the floor & roof, sealing the floors & windows & figuring out the best way to get rid of pigeons...all were accomplished, but none were easy!
We added french doors & a deck off the back of the barn. This is where Ryan & I had our first dance!