Featured Wedding: Lexi & Brandon

April 6, 2020 Becca Lynde

All images taken by Denise Marie Photography

Wedding season is coming, and as much as we love a good wedding, we also love a good love story.

As we prepare to host more amazing weddings in 2021, we have thoroughly been enjoying revisiting our fond memories of these beautiful weddings from years past and sharing the love stories of our amazing couples!

We asked one of our 2019 couples Lexi & Brandon to tell us their love story and some of their most memorable moments from their wedding day, and they certainly did not disappoint. Everything from their first look to their ceremony to their reception was full of meaning, and their amazing love for each other was so evident throughout the entire day.

I mean, just look at their first look!

Lexi & Brandon’s June 2019 wedding was a truly perfect day. They had the dream weather for a June wedding and they took advantage of every second of it! Lexi & Brandon truly made the space in our Seed Barn their own by bringing in so many special touches and beautiful rustic chic decor. We loved how creative they got with the space and the meaningful accents they brought in! Every detail from the greenery on the chandeliers to the lace draped across their antique trunk (a family heirloom!) was a perfect ingredient in bringing their special day to life and making it entirely their own. This dreamy gallery, courtesy of Denise Marie Photography, perfectly encompasses Lexi & Brandon’s amazing wedding day.

Thank you, Lexi & Brandon, for sharing your love story with us and for celebrating your wedding day at the Farm! We are truly honored and blessed for the opportunity to serve you!

The Love Story:

“Brandon is from Quakertown, PA and I am from Medford, NJ. We were long distance for our whole relationship, not being closer than 2 hours apart for the better part of 4 ½ years. We met through my sister and her now-husband. Both my sister’s husband and Brandon played baseball at Lehigh University. I would go with my sister to visit and watch the baseball games. Brandon and I got to know each other because I kept coming back to see his games. Eventually I invited Brandon to go on a double date with my sister and her boyfriend to New York City near Christmas time which is when our relationship really began.”

The Engagement Story:

“We went on a road trip to Tennessee to explore Knoxville, Pigeon Forge and Nashville. The first day of the trip we went on an 8 mile hike up the Smoky Mountains. Brandon was so sweet and had researched a specific summit that had a great view but once we got to the top there was actually no view because the fog was so dense that day. He still proposed and I was completely shocked mostly because we were on a hike and I had no clue how he held the ring with him. After we finished our hike we spent the day walking around downtown Pigeon Forge exploring the area.”

Wedding Planning:

“It was before we were even engaged and I knew that I wanted a barn wedding and happened to see that the Farm was just opening while daydreaming about our wedding. I asked Brandon to drive past the barn before we were even engaged and told him about it and he was shocked that there was something like the Farm in his hometown. Once we got engaged we went and toured the Farm with his parents and knew it was meant to be! Brandon’s parents even recognized the name when we went from the previous restaurant that was in town. The Farm fit both Brandon and my personalities well because of its outdoor feel with the fields all around and how simple the barn was that we were able to add our own special touches. The trunks we put out for gifts were found in my great aunt’s basement and the table cloth over them was from my grandmother. In the front row of the ceremony we had all the pictures of our loved ones who are no longer with us. Brandon’s Dad also built us barn doors from scratch to walk through down the aisle that we are currently hoarding in their shed so we can put them in our first home!”

Lexi & Brandon’s Wedding Day:

“The Farm was the most perfect venue for us! Every single person we met that worked for the Farm were so nice and helpful. We were mostly in contact with Becca and Susanna and they both answered all of our questions so fast. They knew exactly what they were doing and were just so nice and helpful the whole planning processes. The day went so smoothly and everything happened right on time with the help of Susanna!

“We loved the fields and trees all around the barn and the rustic feel of the barn that we were able to add our own touch to. We also loved the new deck where we were able to have more outdoor space during the wedding. The tree lined driveway was also perfect for pictures. Everything about the Farm was perfect for the wedding.”

“Our favorite part of the day was the golden hour photos because the more stressful part of the day was over and it was time to have fun. We were able to just spend time with just the two of us and capture sweet photos. Writing our own vows was one of the most meaningful parts of the day but we really just loved the whole day just being with our family and friends and having a fun time together.”

Lexi & Brandon, thank you so much for sharing your love story with us - and thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you on your wedding day! It was a blessing to celebrate with you on that beautiful day, and we wish you many long and happy years of marriage together!

Scroll down to see the amazing team of vendors who helped pull off Lexi & Brandon’s special day!

Venue: the Farm Bakery and Events

Desserts & Wedding Cake: the Farm Bakery and Events

Coordinator: Susanna O’Hara (the Farm Bakery and Events)

Catering: Sage Catering

Photography: Denise Marie Photography

Videography: Jeremiah & Rachel of Super 8 Wedding Films

Florals: Always Beautiful Florals

DJ: Chris Marx Events