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Allison and Ryan are the perfect pair that balance each other so perfectly. But how did they meet, and how could they have been matched so perfectly together?! Well, Allison’s childhood best friend, Rachael, can be thanked for that one! It all happened one night as Rachael went to a bar – she met both HER future husband AND Allison’s all at once! She caught eyes for both guys (her husband, and Ryan for Allison of course) and set them up to meet. The rest was history 🙂
The wedding day was one of the most beautiful sights to see, I’m still swooning over it all! As I arrived, Allison was the most cheerful thing enjoying her family and friends’ company while they got ready. When Allison and Ryan saw each other for the first look, the joy was multiplied!! It was the sweetest thing. They are such a happy pair together!
The ceremony was held in back of the house with the beautiful backdrop of wide open land behind them. Great Marsh is like stepping into a European estate with it’s charm in every direction. The reception was absolutely stunning with greenery filling the stable. The Posey Detail did a phenomenal job lavishing the property with florals and greens left and right!
The Black Tie Band set the tone for the reception, and led some of the most exciting performances I’ve seen yet at a reception – what a fun party! There were guests inside and out, enjoying the beautiful day. Ryan told me later in the evening that when they were wedding planning, if he had to make one thing happen on the wedding day, he wanted to have an ice cream truck. And an ice cream truck they had! Westray’s Finest truck served the crowd the most delicious sorbet and ice cream all night long – such a tasty sweet treat on a warm August day.🙂
We were incredibly honored to capture this sweet day for Ryan and Allison, what a joy it was to be a part of it all!!!
Vendors
Venue: Great Marsh Estate | Florist: The Posey Detail | Planner: NoLo Wedding and Events | Photography: Lauren Fair Photography | Cinematography: Rachael Curry Wedding Films | Band: Black Tie Band | Catering: A La Carte Catering | Ceremony Musicians: Atoka Strings | Rentals: Bella Villa Rentals | Baked Goods: Gateau Bakery | Hair and Makeup: Amie Decker Beauty | Ice cream Truck: Westray’s Finest Ice Cream