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Our Story:
Brandon and I grew up in New Jersey and met in high school through a mutual friend. We instantly connected through a shared love for outdoor adventures, and animals, especially horses. We stayed together long distance through college, while I was at Boston University and Brandon at University of Connecticut. After years traveling to visit each other, we finally both lived in Boston, where I went to medical school at BU and Brandon went to veterinary school at Tufts. Even though our schedules were busy over the years, we spent every bit of free time we had together exploring outside, backpacking in the mountains, cycling and running with our triathlon and cycling teams.
We share a love for National Parks, and during a trip through the Pacific Northwest, Brandon proposed on top of a mountain in Olympic National Park. It was a magical moment surrounded by mountain views, deciding to spend the rest of our lives together.
When we found The Wedding Barn at Lakota’s Farm, with its beautiful open space, stunning draft horses, and perfectly restored barn, we immediately knew it was the perfect fit for us. Kimberly is also an incredible wedding planner and venue manager, making sure every detail flowed seamlessly, so we could focus on enjoying the best party of our lives.
We got married two weeks after Brandon graduated from veterinary school and I graduated from medical school. We now live in Seattle, where Brandon works as a horse vet, and I’m a resident doctor in Internal Medicine.
The Details:
wedding date: May 27, 2018
ceremony & reception location: Wedding Barn at Lakota's Farm
photographer: Heather Bohm-Tallman
event decorator: Kimberly Finney
wedding gown: BHLDN Wedding Dresses
bridesmaids' dresses: Bella Bridesmaids
tuxedo: Indochino
groomsmen clothing: Blue suit with bowtie matching bridesmaids
rings: Kay Jewelers
wedding planner: Kimberly Finney
flowers: Ten West Events
hair& makeup: Lipstick and Lashes
caterer: Hudson Valley BBQ
music: Stolen Moments
first dance: Cowboy Take Me Away
special touches: Brandon hand made a wooden archway for our ceremony that we were able to get married under at the farm! It was such a sweet touch and it looked beautiful with the flowers draped across it too.
advice to pass along: Try not to get lost in the little details, and soak in every moment of the wedding day!
Our Story:
Much like a motocross race, the gates dropped and our hearts were racing. The first words in a Facebook message "Aren't you the girl from the motocross track?", "Haha, yes that's me!" lead to long nights staying up past midnight on Snapchat, like we were kids in high school again. It was like an instant adrenaline rush... maybe because our first date was to Six Flags, New Jersey. My heart skipped beats but I'm not sure if it was from the rollercoasters, or from him!
Hearts were stolen away in one weekend and that's when we both truly believed we were meant to be. Our eyes were both opened to how much different, and better, our lives could be together. He moved in that month, we bought a house 6 month later, adopted our first fur baby, and continued to tackle every twist, turn, rut, and kicker life has thrown at us. (dirt bike puns, wink wink) Together!
The proposal was as shocking and unexpected as could be. For me anyway! Apparently, everyone else knew about it for months! Just before our 1-year anniversary, on my favorite holiday, July 4th, he got down on one knee and proposed. His speech was perfect I'm sure, but I honestly can't remember it because I was in pure shock!
I cannot recommend Greenwich Elks lodge enough for everything they do! Linens, bar service, backdrops, the place is so convenient and enjoyable to work with, not to mention beautiful and spacious! My 200+ guest wedding fit very comfortably! The wedding day was flawless, thanks to them, my amazing vendors, and family for making it possible!
The Details:
wedding date: October 19, 2019
ceremony & reception location: Greenwich Elks Lodge
photographer: Oh Darling Photography- Saratoga
event decorator: XOver Creations
wedding gown & bridesmaids' dresses: : David's Bridal
tuxedo and groomsmen clothing: Jonathan Reid
rings: Kay Jewelers
flowers: Dehn's Flowers, Saratoga
hair & makeup: Tease Salon and Beauty Bar
caterer: Ginny Rae's
cake: Family Friend
music: All Around Sound
first dance: "From this Moment/You're Still the One," Kaleb & Kelsey
honeymoon: Daytona, FL
miscellaneous: My best friend's husband Jeremy Dickinson was so kind to get ordained specifically for my wedding! I cannot thank him enough! It put a very nice, personal touch on our special day! My grandmother Lynn is the manager at Dehn's flowers, so it made my day that much more special that she helped create my bouquets and centerpieces!
special touches: Dehn's Flowers was amazing at helping me choose flowers, as I do not know the first thing about them! I just showed Deb a picture, and she was able to make an even better replica of it, with flowers she knew would be better quality! Oh Darling Photography, also took the time to look over specific shots I requested, and did a beautiful job! Her night time, backlit photos are STUNNING!
advice to pass along: DIY! I own my own crafting business, so I found doing my own decor was relaxing, and I got exactly what I wanted out of it! It also saved me quite a bit of money!