britton + andrew | a sweet, sentimental september wyndridge farm wedding

Getting to know Britton and Andrew has been an incredibly rewarding, fun and memorable experience… these lovebirds genuinely know what’s important in life and love and work tirelessly to better their relationship and the lives of those around them.

From the first time we met, their kind, compassionate, bubbly and passionate personalities have shown through every interaction. They are soulmates who share a deep love of faith, family and adventure — and their wedding at Wyndridge Farm was the perfect blend of all of those.

Here are some favorites for you to enjoy from their beautiful early September wedding!

8 MEMORABLE ELEMENTS AND DETAILS THAT MADE UP BRITTON + ANDREW’S ELEGANT FALL WEDDING:

  1. Britton illustrated the chapel from their venue to be incorporated into the design of their letterpress invitation suite as well as including copper wax seals with their monogram. She also hand-designed all of the signage and table numbers!

  2. Andrew designed and built a custom wooden display wall for their creme brulee desserts with ‘creme de la creme’ at the top in white script.

  3. They cut their specialty Italian bakery cake with Andrew’s Marine Corps sword!

  4. The color palette of the bridesmaids dresses, all of the florals and the reception tablescapes; warm, textured, rich and full of cozy Fall vibes with peach, mustard, rust, copper, ivory, gold, lush greenery… twinkle lights hung from the ceiling structure and candles at each table created such a romantic vibe!

  5. Britton had a lace heart sewn into her dress that was taken from her mother’s wedding dress material. She also had her own wedding dress custom designed to have pearls lining the back of the dress!

  6. Britton had a first look with her dad and twin brother and then not only shared a handwritten note with them, but welcomed their pastor in for prayer.

  7. Andrew wrote and performed a song for Britton on his guitar (just as he had done early on in their relationship), that he sung to her privately after the ceremony in the Inn at Wyndridge before their reception begun.

  8. They exited their ceremony with a confetti recessional and a passionate first kiss dip before leaving the chapel and at the end of the aisle!

Congratulations, Britton + Andrew!! You two are simply fabulous humans individually… and together as a married couple: watch out world! You’re destined for amazing adventures and I can’t wait to see what’s next for you both… thank you for allowing us to document all the love and joy that was present at your wedding, it was truly the best day!

xo,
Naomi

VENDOR TEAM:

venue: Wyndridge Farm
photography: Urban Row Photography
videography: Shawn Fisher Productions
beauty: Salon Blu in York
florist: Custom Florals
DJ: 3 West Productions
gown: Olia Zavozina
dessert: Vaccaro’s Pastry Shop
invitation: Amanda Childs Paperie
bridesmaid’s dresses: Show Me Your Mumu
groomsmen attire: The Black Tux
confetti: The Whole Bride

vignon manor farm | modern equestrian barn | maryland wedding venue

If the vision for your wedding day includes rolling hills, incredible views, an equestrian feel, unique architecture and a spacious modern barn to celebrate with all of your family and friends, I can’t wait to introduce you to one of Maryland’s newest wedding venues!

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Vignon Manor Farm is a unique farm wedding venue offering both indoor and outdoor event space on a private estate in Havre de Grace, MD. As an equestrian facility turned wedding venue, the property dates back to the late 1700's and the current owners, Ashley + Bill, are only the third recorded owners of it since then!

I love that it has always been called Vignon Manor Farm since the beginning; as soon as I drove onto the property, the tranquil and serene nature of the Maryland countryside took over and I felt part of a place steeped in history and adventure. Get ready to see what makes this countryside venue truly one of a kind…

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I love all the expansive views especially with a dramatic sky and cloud cover!

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Disclaimer: when I visited and took these photos, it was early December and the transformation of the main reception and event space was underway. You can imagine how gorgeous it will be during every season with leaves on the trees, new dimmable (!) lighting fixtures and a new floor installed inside the main event space!

Included below are quick facts about capacity, logistics and what truly makes Vignon Manor Farm a different type of farm wedding destination (with easy access from Baltimore, Delaware and PA); hope you find it to be a helpful resource!

About Vignon Manor Farm:

Ashley’s family bought the property in 1996 and originally built it as a boarding and training facility for horses. They built everything from the ground up as you see it now. Fun fact: the Tim Allen + Kirstie Alley movie "For Richer or Poorer" was filmed here soon after they bought the property, and before they started building it as it stands today. Now, the property is being transformed into a prestigious wedding and event venue, with no detail overlooked!

INTERESTED IN HAVING YOUR WEDDING AT VIGNON MANOR FARM? HERE ARE SOME QUICK FACTS:

With barn venues and rustic chic weddings being so popular, what makes Vignon Manor Farm unique?

Originally built as a boarding and training facility for horses, the barn, stables, tack stalls, getting ready space and fields have been renovated and are all on-site in one convenient location, available for your use. As a venue located on a private estate, you have access to countless locations and backdrops for photos across the property; with a driver provided by the venue, the on-site gator can easily transport you and your photographer to the best spots to save time and energy on your wedding day! This venue has endless options to make it your own. If you’re looking for a way to easily host all of your wedding events in one location, this is it!

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What types of spaces do you offer for ceremony, reception and cocktail hour?

The octagon within the barn can host ceremonies and/or cocktail hour (shown above) while an outdoor ceremony can be held outside in one of the grassy spaces framed by the building or steps from the main building (see both images directly below) with more of an expansive, countryside feel. Your ceremony and/or cocktail hour could also be held at one end of the main event space. The size and scale of the main event space is extremely impressive with large windows on all sides allowing natural light to easily enter the space. The main reception space is about 15,000 square feet with the attached barn being another 10,000 square feet.

For couples that want an intimate ceremony or elopement but don’t want to be at a courthouse, they can choose anywhere on the 160 acre property to have their ceremony.

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Is the venue accessible?
The main venue and bathrooms are handicap accessible as everything is on one level with the exception of the second level of the octagon.  The gator is available to those who need extra help getting from the parking lot to ceremony area if the chosen ceremony spot is outside. For guests who can’t manage to walk too far, it is not a problem to easily get them to where they need to go on the property. 

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How many guests can be accommodated for a seated dinner?
Reception tables and chairs are provided for 275 guests.  The venue can host larger events but only currently provides tables and chairs for the first 275. The main reception space (shown below) will have a new concrete floor and dimmable lighting installed very soon!

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Where do guests park?
Surface parking lots are available on-site.

Is the venue climate controlled?
Yes, the entire property is fully climate controlled.

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How many events are hosted per day?
Just yours!

Are there spaces for the wedding party to get ready on site?
Yes! The suite is a spacious room with a bathroom, a built-in makeup counter, natural light and comfortable furniture that is the perfect place for your wedding party to get ready comfortably just upstairs from the main reception space. There is also a large lounge area adjacent to the getting ready suite that overlooks the event space with huge glass windows that will have custom window treatments to ensure no one sees you before you’re ready but if you want a peek at the reception space, you got it! ;)

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Is there a room on the property that we could stay overnight after the wedding?
Yes, there is a suite available to rent for the newlywed couple!

Are outside caterers permitted?
As of July 1st, 2022, now has a select list of 6 caterers that couples and clients can choose from. These carefully chosen caterers serve our clients well and know the venue like the back of their hand!

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Is a representative from the venue going to be on-site for the duration of the event?
Yes! A venue manager will be there to make sure everything associated with the venue runs smoothly.  Vignon Manor Farm does require you to enlist the services of a professional planner or coordinator (that is not associated with the venue) to help all of your wedding day events run smoothly.

Side note: as a wedding photographer who has seen countless instances of how integral and priceless a good coordinator/planner can be, I happily share my curated recommended vendor list with all of my booked couples!

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Are there nearby hotels for guests to stay?
Yes, the Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott and Hampton Inn (all in Aberdeen), are a short 15-20 minute drive away.

What does it cost to host our wedding at Vignon Manor Farm?
The average full day wedding rental varies depending on season and day of the week you desire.  Average pricing for a Friday-Sunday venue rental ranges from $12,500 to $20,000. Pricing depends on day of the week, season, and holidays. Please contact the venue directly for the most up to date information.

CONTACT + DIRECTIONS:

Vignon Manor website: https://vignonmanorfarm.com/home/
Directions: 425 Darlington Rd., Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Phone: 443-243-3637
Contact: Ashley Ackerman

kathryn + casey | vibrant fall wyndridge farm craft brewery wedding

These lovebirds are absolutely beautiful people inside and out; I’m SO excited to share Kathryn and Casey’s vibrant fall wedding day with you! Their September wedding date held so much meaning because Kathryn’s grandparents celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at that same time!!!

You need to read on to learn about the prominent piece of her wedding jewelry that her grandma made over the course of 20+ years… it made me tear up when I first heard it, such a beautiful way to incorporate a tangible family heirloom over the years!

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But first, a quick recap of how their love story began…

Having been together since high school, Kathryn + Casey officially started dating in 2009 over Qdoba and Blockbuster (movie + mexican food?! ...my kind of date night!) and have bonded over a love of being outdoors, part of a close knit family, their furbaby, Cooper (who may or may not have his own Insta...) and spending summer nights enjoying a cold beer outside on the patio with cafe string lights above. These are my kind of people!!!

When Kathryn told me their wedding venue was going to be at Wyndridge Farms in Dallastown, PA, I knew it was THE perfect place for them… I also did a happy dance because of all of the unique and beautiful backdrops I knew we’d have for portraits: a modern red barn, metal brewery architecture, idyllic rolling hills and an incredible outdoor chapel to start!

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The back of Kathryn’s Essense of Australia wedding dress was exquisite and fit her perfectly… I love how all the color and texture in her elegant garden-inspired bouquet compliments the dress too! You’ll also notice all of the hand-lettered calligraphy and signage throughout the ceremony, reception and paper goods that the bride did herself!! I’m honestly in awe of the vision Kathryn had and how beautifully it all came together.

Side note: one of our previous Urban Row brides is the bridesmaid buttoning Kathryn’s dress in the photo below (hi Abby!) and one of our future Urban Row brides is also a bridesmaid (hi Marissa!)… all 3 of these ladies share a love of dogs like I do and have included their #urbanrowpup in either their wedding or engagement photos!

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Venues that have separate and spacious getting ready suites for both the bride AND the groom are hard to come by, but you can find them here! Wyndridge maximizes the natural light that pours into each space so each side of the bridal party has a ton of room to relax, prep and look their best in, not to mention easy access to outside AND the upstairs reception space… and DOG FRIENDLY facilities!!!

Hello, Cooper… the BEST golden doodle dog of honor there ever was!

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Kathryn’s grandma started her pearl necklace the day she was born and added a pearl to it on each birthday, culminating in the final pearl in the strand for her wedding day…! Hello meaningful bridal jewelry, I want more of you! (*hint, hint, future Urban Row brides*)

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This might be my favorite image of the first half of the day mainly because every single person is so full of genuine joy… and those colorful bouquets completely POP against the mix of dusty blue and green Show Me Your Mumu bridesmaid dresses!

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Sparkler exits are such a fun way to end the best day of your life with everyone cheering you on! Wyndridge makes it so easy to capture with their outdoor patio forming a perfect path to exit and kiss your best friend in front of all of your family and friends.

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Kathryn and Casey, we couldn’t be happier to have been a part of the official start to your incredible love story, 10 years in the making… CHEERS to the best paw-rents Cooper could ask for! We love you both and are constantly wishing we could do it all over again... how about a first anniversary trip back at the farm? :)

venue: Wyndridge Farms
flowers: Flowers by Bauers
dress: Essense of Australia
dress boutique + veil: Claire's Fashions
bridesmaid dresses: Show Me Your Mumu
bride's shoes: Jack Rogers
ring: Saxon's Diamond Center + Kay Jewelers
bride's makeup: Lauren Merrick
bridesmaids' makeup: Jaclyn Kelly Price
hair: Colleen Kelly
officiant: Mike Antinozzi
suits: Generation Tux
ties: The Tie Bar
DJ: Club Ouzo Entertainment
invitations/signage/decor: Kathryn, the bride :)
desserts: Lancaster Cupcake