Jeramy & Josh 

September 22

Paola, Kansas 

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Q & A with the Bride:

1. What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?

There’s really not one thing. The farm belongs to a member of my extended family. We knew that it was a beautiful, unique setting, and that we would be able to make the day exactly what we wanted it to be.

2. Which three details from your wedding were your favorites?

1. My brother is a judge and performed the wedding.

2. The great food and cocktails: bbq smoked on-site, handmade juices, macarons and bitters

3. The farm atmosphere: cows and horses roaming in the pasture, cowboy boots, a bonfire to end the evening and the band!

3. If you could offer one piece of advice for other couples planning their wedding, what would it be?

It sounds cliché, but do it for you and not for them. You can’t please everyone, so figure out what will please you and get as close to that as you can. If you create a wedding that reflects who you are as a couple, everyone will have a great time and great memories.

4. Give us the one moment from your wedding day that you cannot stop thinking about.

We took some time toward the end of the day, as the sun was setting, to walk out into the pasture and take some pictures. It was the first time we had to ourselves all day, and we had freedom to be a bit silly.

Julia & Brian 

September 1

Ipswich, Massachusetts

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Q & A with the Bride:

1. What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?

The vintage and elegant grounds! There was so much simply-stated beauty that I knew there was tons of potential with what my creative designer could enhance upon.

2. Which three details from your wedding were your favorites?

1. Our cake topper with the groom dressed in skates and hockey apparel. The bride was blowing a subtle kiss! (My husband is quite the hockey player!)

2. The crystals hanging from the arbor during our ceremony! They were perfect, simple touches of shimmer and glam! 

3. The vintage earrings and brooch that used to be my late grandmother’s. Not only were they more perfect than I ever could have purchased in a store, but it was so special to have her so close to me on my wedding day. She helped me shine and sparkle from inside and out! 

3. Give us the one moment in your wedding day you can’t stop thinking about.

When my husband and I saw each other for the first time! We did a photo shoot before the ceremony, and the deep emotion and pure love we both felt at that moment was something we will remember for the rest of our lives.

Jessica & Andrew

September 15

Garrison, New York

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Q & A with the Bride: 

1. What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?

The view! 

2. Which were your favorite details from your wedding?

1. Our friends and family.

2. Finally being able to enjoy all of the work we put into it.

3. Our caterer/food.

4. The dance party.

5. Our flowers.

6. The weather.

3. Give us the one moment from your wedding day you can’t stop thinking about.

I don’t have just one! I have so many–walking down the aisle and seeing all of my favorite people around, and my most favorite person at the end of the aisle, taking such fun photos with my best friends and family, dancing all night and seeing all of my favorite people on the dance floor around me, eating the incredible wedding cake, and seeing that view for the entire party. 

Melanie & Travis 

August 11

Stevenson, Maryland 

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Q & A with the Bride: 

1. Which four details from your wedding were your favorites?

1. Our vows: We wrote our own vows because we wanted them to reflect our relationship. I’ll never forget the moment when everyone laughed when I said, “I promise to listen when you speak.” to Travis. I guess everyone knows how stubborn I can be at times, especially when I believe I’m right!

2. Photographer: Our brother-in-law, Jordan Marsh, photographed our wedding. He took amazing pictures, but the best part was we were so comfortable with him. We had a blast sneaking off with Jordan and my sister to take photos. It felt like we were having a mini family reunion in the middle of our wedding day.

3. Hearts: Travis’ 93-year-old grandmother made personalized hearts for each of our wedding guests. She spent months working on this project, and it was great to see how happy she was when she saw her hearts on the reception tables.

4. Speeches: We were so happy to see our childhood best friends give speeches recounting inside jokes and great memories. We also loved my younger brother’s last minute speech despite the fact he made me cry.

2. If you could offer one piece of advice for other couples planning their wedding, what would it be?

Have a small, intimate wedding and invite the people you want to invite. We had 75 guests at our wedding, and we felt like it was the perfect size. We had enough time to talk to everyone at the wedding without feeling rushed.

3. Give us the one moment in your wedding day you can’t stop thinking about.

I cannot stop thinking about our ceremony, and the moment I saw Travis for the first time as I was walking down the aisle. He had tears in his eyes, and he looked so calm and proud. We
couldn’t stop holding each other’s hands during the ceremony, and I knew without a doubt that I was making the best decision of my life.

Michelle & Ali 

May 12

Ft. Worth, Texas 

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Q & A with the Bride: 

1. What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?

The gardens set the perfect picture for our day. They provided seclusion away from the busy city, and the staff at Weston Gardens made you feel like the space was your own. 

2. Which three details from your wedding were your favorites?

My favorite details from the wedding had to of been moments. The moment before the wedding began, while the ladies were getting dolled up, my mother and aunt put my late grandfather’s work shirts on to make sure he was remembered on my day. The moment when my father looked at me at the top of the hill right before we started walking down and said, “Are you ready?” This brings tears to my eyes just typing it on a screen. The final moment that was my favorite was when my brother gave his speech. His words will forever touch my soul.

3.. Give us the one moment from your wedding that you cannot stop thinking about.

When my husband and I were exchanging our vows, and we both mentioned the dreaded yellow socks. I knew at that moment we will be together forever.