lee + dan | a heartfelt rustic fall wedding at cold saturday farm

Planning their October wedding at Cold Saturday Farm for 2 years, Lee and Dan FINALLY got to celebrate with all their favorite people on a beautifully romantic Saturday afternoon with cloudy skies and a lush garden backdrop at this historic and serene property…

It was truly incredible; the rain came down heavily in the morning but paused midday for us to take advantage of portraits of these lovebirds (and their families and wedding party!) with the rolling hills and tranquil farm as the perfect backdrop.

5 MEMORABLE MOMENTS AND ELEMENTS AT LEE AND DAN’S WEDDING:

1. The excitement on their faces as they saw each other for their first look and were pronounced husband and wife… Lee, your expressions were priceless and adorable!

2. With misty rain in the forecast, the ceremony moved to the renovated white barn (it previously housed horse stables!) with industrial glass garage doors that let in tons of natural light… it was so elegantly simple and intimate with everyone gathered under the exposed white roof structure and glowing chandeliers.

3. The way Lee and Dan entered their reception tent set the tone for the rest of the evening… the DJ immediately opened the dance floor so everyone could get up and join them at the start; the energy level was incredible! They prioritized nonstop dancing fun and designed their reception to encourage that!

4. The food everyone really wants to enjoy at all times: a nacho bar + an Asian fusion taco truck, apple fritters + ice cream sammies for dessert (FYI: you don’t need to do a cake if you’re not cake people! I love how Lee and Dan prioritized the food they love and local businesses were at the forefront of that!) with signature drinks named for their pups, Fancy + Barkley.

5. Lee and her Dad had THE best father daughter dance with personalized Orioles jerseys and lots of O’s magic vibes!

Congrats again, cuties! #HappHealyEverAfter couldn’t be more true!! You both are the epitome of fun, thoughtfulness, compassion, kindness, love and boundless passion for all of the incredible causes you support with your time and energy. It was an honor to photograph your wedding day and I can’t wait to continue to witness all the big and small things you do together!

xoxo,
Naomi

VENDOR TEAM:

planning + coordination: The Wedding Ninja
venue: Cold Saturday Farm
photography: Urban Row Photography
flowers: Hutchinson Florist
food: Taco Bar Food Truck
fritters + cider: Baugher’s Orchard
ice cream: Hoffman’s Ice Cream
DJ: DJ Sal
dress: Morilee
boutique: The Bridal Boutique Columbia
bridesmaids dresses: Betsy Robinson’s Bridal
groom: Tuxedo House
beauty: Azure Salon
bar service: Market Tavern
tent: Elite Tents & Events
rings: Pomeroy Jewelers + Radcliffe Jewelers
officiant: Drew Wagner
string ensemble: Meridian Ensemble

lee + dan | a sunset engagement at cold saturday farm with their dogs

Fancy and Barkley are the luckiest pups to have Lee and Dan as their paw-rents… just look at those happy faces basking in the golden sunlight streaming through the trees at Cold Saturday Farm!

To be honest, when Lee initially reached out about photographing their wedding, I had never heard of Cold Saturday Farm in Finksburg, MD. Established in 1765 by virtue of a grant from the King of England, Cold Saturday is a one-of-a-kind estate: a lovingly preserved and restored colonial farm encompassing 60 acres in western Maryland. It features rolling hills and pristine lawns, lakes and creeks, fieldstone mansions and log cabins… but what does that all mean for Lee and Dan?

It means there were SO MANY beautifully picturesque backdrops for portraits and all the space one could ever want to stroll in a peaceful and serene rural landscape with their dogs. Not only will their October wedding take place here, but we took advantage of the expansive, photogenic property to get to know each space for their Fall engagement photos as well!

I’m obsessed with their love story, their pups and the way these photos turned out… I can’t wait to be back at Cold Saturday Farm for their wedding day!

Lee + Dan, I can’t wait to see you two officially become husband and wife! You’re always so eager to give your time and energy to others, now it’s everyone else’s turn to celebrate you both and the amazing love you share!!

xo,
Naomi