Back in September, I had the opportunity to photograph a wedding for the first time at the Wedding Barn at Lakota’s Farm in Cambridge, NY. It was a fabulous day! My clients, Sara and David, were wonderful to photograph, and The Wedding Barn is truly spectacular! Yes, it is a rustic, barn wedding venue. But it is also so much more! The owner, Kim, has thought of every detail. It is not only visually beautiful to photograph, it is a comfortable place to hang out for the day. You really feel like you are more in someone’s home instead of a wedding venue.
I asked Sarah to share a little bit about how she and David met. Below is their story:
What a lovely place for Wedding Photos!
David and I met shortly after I moved to Eugene, OR to teach at the University of Oregon. As an academic who is always thinking and sitting at a computer, I immediately loved that he was an organic vegetable farmer, and with his grounded personality we balance each other out.
Sunflowers and a big, red barn–what a perfect setting!
Floral details–the floral design for the wedding was by Samantha Nass. Can you spot the carrot foliage in the bouquet?
His and Hers details. Sarah got ready in the Bridal Suite and David got ready in the Man Cave.
The Bride wore cowboy boots–fun!
Don’t you just love the expression on David’s Mom’s face while she was watching Sarah get ready? Priceless!
There is a little cabin called the Man Cave for the guys to use to get ready.
So many great places for photos!
Handsome guys!
After two years in Oregon I had to take another job across the country in Massachusetts. This might have seemed impossible, but instead David proposed shortly after I moved.
The Bride’s sister wore cowboy boots too!
First look with Dad–so special.
I really like the way the barn incorporates knotty pine and vintage doors. Sarah’s dress is from Something Blue and is by Watters.
Sisters. These two are so fun!
Family Photos in the Bridal Suite area.
Rather than waiting for things to somehow “work out” we decided that we were going to be together no matter what.
There are lots of little areas at the Wedding Barn that are very cozy and home like.
Guests arriving for the ceremony.
A huge life lesson for us has been that life is too short to wait for things to fall into place, if you want something to happen you have to make a choice and then orient your life toward it. For us, that meant that being together and starting a family despite the fact that we currently have jobs that are across the country.
The wedding ceremony incorporated Buddhist elements. Friends of the couple created the ceremony space.
Elements of Nature were used on the altar.
That moment of anticipation before the ceremony starts.
The Bride walking down the aisle is always very special.
Hands just speak to me.
Reverend Joy Burke incorporated a hand fasting ritual in the ceremony.
Carrots–of course!
We had the most perfect blue sky that day!
First married kiss.
We are figuring out where we will eventually settle, but in the meantime we couldn’t be happier knowing that we will be together. Follow your dreams and don’t think you need to everything all figured out in advance!
Picture perfect locations everywhere.
Picture perfect locations everywhere.
My take on American Gothic, but they look too happy. LOL.
The floral design was stunning, don’t you agree?
Selective focus can be fun.
Such pretty cards!
Food was catered by Lily and the Rose.
I loved that there was a special spot for the kids to hang out.
Introductions–so fun!
Great panorama view.
One of my favorite images from Sarah and David’s wedding. The end of a perfect day.
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Wedding Vendors for Sara and David’s Wedding at the Wedding Barn at Lakota’s Farm:
Wedding Photography | Blackburn Portrait Design Wedding Officiant | Joy Burke
Catering | Lily and the Rose Floral Design | Samantha Nass
Entertainment | Saratoga Sound DJs Wedding Attire | Something Bleu
Stylist | Joanna Romanzo, Lipstick N Lashes
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