Jessie is my neighbor. When we moved in across the street ten years ago, she was an adorable and shy high school student. I feel like we’ve known Bryan for just as long, but I think it was a few years later that we met him for the first time at a “not right road” gathering. Jessie’s Mom is known around town as “the tomato lady”. Along with Jessie’s dad, they grow greenhouse and farm tomatoes and sell them at a stand (along with an array of other fresh veggies and flowers) across the street from my home.
Jessie and Bryan’s wedding was a spectacular event that reflected their natural, organic style. Jessie’s parents worked really hard to transform their greenhouse into a wedding reception venue. Even as I arrived on the wedding day, Jessie’s dad, Mike was shirtless and working on getting everything just perfect in the greenhouse. And Jessie’s Mom, Cathy, was busy arranging flowers and making bouquets from the flowers she’d grown in her gardens.
It was honestly one of my favorite weddings EVER. It was a true reflection of Jessie and Bryan down to every last detail and the guests enjoyed the uniqueness of their reception and the casual atmosphere.
I picked over 200 images as my “favorites”, but here are a reasonable amount that I hope gives you a feel for their amazing backyard farm wedding.
I set up a photo booth for their event. Jessie provided the burlap backdrop and bench.
Flowers and veggies from their own gardens adorned the tables which were also lined with burlap. At each setting was a unique plate where the guests would later load up on some delicious BBQ courtesy of Blue Ribbon BBQ.
Outhouse tent provided by
Sperry.
How awesome is this?
And the amazing greenhouse/wedding reception venue.
Jessie and Bryan opted for a first look and to complete the family and wedding party pictures before the ceremony so they could enjoy the cocktail hour and reception with their guests.
Simply stunning, Jessie.
And I think Bryan was pretty excited to see her!
This is one of my favorites.
Jessie’s bouquet was made by her friend, Colleen (
CMS Flora).
This barn belongs to our neighbors down the street. I LOVE IT!
The ceremony was held at St. Elizabeth Seton in North Falmouth. Their friend, Sid, gave them a lift in his classic Custom Royal.
And back to the barn for a few more shots.
I adore this one.
At the reception, the welcome table (captured on film).
Jimmy D. entertained guests during cocktail hour.
And guests enjoyed the photo booth.
(So did my kids)!
The best was standing by the photo booth and getting reactions to the shots they captured of themselves.
Here’s Jessie’s brother, Mikey, giving a speech.
And everyone has a crazy uncle, right? This is him.
Bryan is an Iowa native. So, here is our version of
Grant Wood’s “American Gothic” (they tried to be as serious and solemn as the original duo in the painting, but it pretty much ended up in a burst of laughter every time).
First dance was sung by the Beninghof brothers (formerly The Old Silver Band) and backed by the night’s entertainment,
The Mike Dumas Band.
Sperry tent also provided the tent attached to the greenhouse, the dance floor and the lighting. Here’s what it looked like at night with a(n almost full moon).
Jessie and Bryan, it was such an honor to be the photographer and a guest at your wedding! Thank you for inviting my family, not getting mad when my dog joined the party (not once, but twice!), or when Jack fell in the cranberry bog and the kids took off with all of your flashlights! Love you guys!
Thanks to the family, friends and vendors who made this a night to remember!
Cocktail hour entertainment: Jimmy D.
Tent: Sperry tents
Band: Mike Dumas Band
Caterer: Blue Ribbon BBQ
Bridesmaids dresses: Priscilla of Boston
Suits: Chase Couture, Mashpee
Second shooter: Fran Colonna
in clothes they are comfortable in (both physically and mentally).
1 comment
Stacey - Soooo pretty! What a great day for a post like this
Courtney, your shop is amazing and I can’t wait to visit!