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Dreamy Pond View Farm Wedding

Sep 21, 2023

Music was pumping. Laughs were contagious. Final touches were being made. As I walked into the girls’ suite at this dreamy Pond View Farm wedding, there was nothing but fun happening. Kathryn was getting so excited to see Cody and finally marry him.

It has been a long time coming!

The two of them had met back when they were 15 and 16 in an online chat. They started talking more and more frequently and became really close friends. With secret crushes on each other. After five years of talking, they finally met in person in the BWI airport when Cody picked Kathryn up. Oh, did I mention they lived on opposite sides of the country?!

Talk about long distance relationship.

That meet-up sealed the deal that they knew they would be together forever. So much so that Cody wrote it in a homework assignment. He was supposed to write a letter to his future self. In it, he told himself to go find Kathryn if he wasn’t already with her when he would read the note again. He brought that note to their wedding ceremony and read it out loud. For the section he had about her, he could happily say he checked all the things off.

He was finally marrying the girl of his dreams!

It was the most special moment and truly showed how strong their relationship has been. Plus, it confirms that distance makes the heart grow fonder! Even in the best man and maid of honor speeches, everyone knew that these two were going to be married one day. Love at first message for you two!

It was inevitable!

Side note, if you find family formals stressful, I have to quick tips for you. First, have a bee chase after you during the entire time. It definitely cuts the tension in the air and keeps the families laughing the entire time. You’ll be more worried about not being stung than about the stress of family formals.

Just kidding, it is not a fun experience.

On a more serious note, grab my family formal list template at the link here. This template allows your clients to fill in what family members they want in the photos and then will create the common combinations to do based on the names and relationships given. When wedding day comes around, all you have to do is read down the list, and you are good-to-go!

Say goodbye to the stress of family formals!

Kathryn and Cody, we seriously had so many laughs throughout your wedding day! Your family and friends are my kind of people! I absolutely have loved getting to know you and especially getting to see you extra times at friends’ weddings. I am so happy for the two of you and am even more happy to call you friends! Thank you so much for inviting me to capture your dreamy Pond View Farm wedding. It was a beautiful day!

XOXO ~ Heather Marie

wedding invitation and rings in orange velvet boxes and other wedding details on display in white hall maryland
groom surrounded by his five groomsmen all in dark suits and hands folded in front of them by pond at pond view farm
bridesmaids seeing bride for the first time in bridal suite in emotional moment and all wearing shades of rust dresses
bride holding onto groom's right arm as she looks up at him and he looks at camera by beautiful home at pond view farm
bride smiling at camera in sleeveless v-neck white wedding gown and holding bouquet of white flowers at pond view farm
black and white photo of groom looking off into distance and holding edge of his suit coat at pond view farm in maryland
bride smiling at camera with veil extended behind her on sunny summer day outside at pond view farm
couple looking down with their backs toward camera and groom leaning his forehead against bride's left temple at pond view farm
bride with her five bridesmaids all wearing rust and copper color dresses in different colors and styles by pond in harford maryland
couple surrounded by their bridal party by willow tree in front of pond at pond view farm
couple holding hands and walking towards camera with their bridal party following behind them at farm in white hall maryland
couple with their bridal party standing as pairs of bridesmaids and groomsmen by pond at pond view farm
couple kissing by white archway covered in flowers during outdoor wedding ceremony at pond view farm
indoor barn space beautifully decorating for wedding reception at pond view farm
groom dipping his bride back and kissing her during first dance at reception at pond view farm
black and white photo of couple walking on wooden dock of pond and smiling at each other at pond view farm in maryland
couple kissing by pond as groom slightly dips back his bride at pond view farm
couple standing on left side of photo in field of wildflowers kissing at pond view farm
couple standing on left side of photo with groom hugging his bride from behind in wildflower field in white hall maryland
bride looking at her groom as he smiles at the camera in wildflower field at pond view farm in maryland
groom kissing his bride and dipping her back as they exit reception at nighttime with guests holding sparklers at pond view farm

The Amazing Vendor Team:

Wedding Dress | The Story Bridal Couture

Wedding Dress Designer | Stella York

Bridesmaid’s Dress | Revelry

Groom’s Attire | Men’s Wearhouse

Groomsmen’s Attire | Men’s Wearhouse

Florist | Scentsational Florals

DJ | Friendly Entertainment

Invitations | Zazzle

Caterer | Pond View Farm

Wedding Cake | Sweethearts Patisserie

Venue | Pond View Farm

Wedding Planner | Lindsey Blaney

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