Today’s real farm wedding was photographed to perfection by Elite Photo who effortlessly captured every beautiful detail of the bride and groom’s special day.
I don’t know about you but any wedding that features donuts as a dessert is a winner in my book. One thing that makes this wedding spectacular is all the special details woven throughout the ceremony and reception.
One of my favorite was how the bride and groom poured pots of soil each with their last name and poured both of them into one big vase that held a plant inside. This is incredibly symbolic of the beauty of marriage bringing two individuals together and planting roots in one space each growing together to construct something beautiful. If you are planning a farm wedding there’s so much to love about today’s couple that will leave you inspired and looking forward to your special day.
Words from the photographer Elite Photo
I photographed this beautiful Heritage Prairie Farm wedding on a perfect spring day in May. The colors for this stylish group were a dreamy wine and quartz combination with fun florals created by the bride, the groom’s sisters, and the bridesmaids.
Jen and Bryan met working at Target and were engaged shortly after. They planned their wedding in 5 months and it went off without a hitch. Their beautiful, intimate barn ceremony was so pretty with the hanging lights and old fashioned white church pews. After the ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktails behind the barn as the sun set.
Dinner at this venue was a true treat for all the guests. It started with passed appetizers of fried chicken and cheddar herb biscuits along with zucchini pitas. After guests were seated, dinner was served family style alongside homemade bread with whipped honey butter (the honey comes from the farm, of course).
Dessert was doughnuts. I am so happy people finally realized doughnuts are awesome and belong at weddings! This past year, this fried treat has become The “It” wedding cake to have and Jennifer and Bryan did it up right. They had a doughnut board, a doughnut tower, and a doughnut cake. All from the amazing Stan’s Donuts in Chicago, IL.
Not only was dinner a great experience, but guests also enjoyed late night smores over a campfire, popcorn, a cotton candy machine, and sneaking off to the goat barn for some fun selfies.
If you are looking for a wedding venue with a beautiful view, unique ceremony site, and wonderful and charming staff, you need to check out the weddings at Heritage Prairie Farm in Elburn, Illinois. Make your wedding your own at this beautiful, off the beaten path, reception location.
Credits:
Photographer: Elite Photo// Ceremony: Heritage Prairie Farm // Wedding Dress: Bijou Bridal // Shoes: Nina Shoes // Dress Designer: David’s Bridal // Tuxedo: Men’s Warehouse // Invitation : Shutterfly // DJ: Toast and Jam // Catering: Heritage Prairie Farm // Bakery: Stan’s Donuts
