abbie + kyle | a modern boho wedding at wyndridge farm

Abbie + Kyle are a couple that never stops laughing, but their bright and beautiful blue-skied wedding day was no joke… it was actual perfection!! Not a cloud in the sky, a radiant bride and groom with a wedding party of more than 20 of their closest friends and family members, the most gorgeous sunset and golden hour portraits and a relaxed and sentimental feel to this romantic boho wedding day at Wyndridge Farm; it all felt like a DREAM!

I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am to share some of my favorites from Abbie + Kyle’s stunning October wedding — it was one I won’t soon forget!

8 MEMORABLE MOMENTS AND DETAILS FROM ABBIE + KYLE’S WYNDRIDGE FARM WEDDING

1. Abbie kicked off the morning by popping champagne with her best ladies by her side in the garden at Wyndridge Farm.

2. She then won the award for the most organized bride with the most details for me to photograph. Abbie proceeded to unpack 3 separate (and huge) very organized storage boxes full of:
   
   3 pairs of shoes, 2 dresses (with a pearl hanger!), a personalized denim jacket with pearls, an invitation suite she designed herself with copper, terracotta, jade green and peach accents, extra ribbon, dried florals and greenery, an antique gold tray for her jewelry, vow books, a pearl clutch, multiple ring boxes, perfume, wax seals and more… I loved every single piece!

3. Abbie made all the wedding signage (to compliment the invitation suite) including an amazing champagne seating card display for all their guests and drink signage at the bar that incorporated both of their pups.

4. To honor Abbie’s late brother, his 3 best friends walked Abbie down the aisle one at a time, to meet her dad.

5. Kyle’s reaction upon seeing his beautiful bride coming closer… not a dry eye for miles!! This was after an emotional first touch while reading notes from each other before their pastor led them in an intimate prayer circle.

6. Forte Florals created the most beautifully whimsical and romantic boho florals that were not only in the bouquets, but lining the ceremony aisle and hanging from above the outdoor chapel: eucalyptus, baby’s breath, pampas grass and textured flowers in shades of orange, rust, peach, coral, terracotta and marigold.

7. The largest dessert table I’ve ever seen with a 2-tiered cake and HUNDREDS of bite-size treats (cannolis, brownies, cupcakes, whoopie-pies… plus more I don’t know the names of)!

8. As an alternative to a sparkler exit that was just as photogenic and fun but made a lot less mess and had no safety concerns… tinsel gold wands for every guest! The DJ handed them out on the dance floor during the last song and then everyone lined up on the patio steps to send the happy couple off!

Cheers to you, Mr. + Mrs. Micik!!! Your wedding day was absolutely incredible — so full of love, joy, beautiful handmade details and meaningful moments we were SO grateful to be a part of. If you continue to dance and laugh through life together even a fraction as much as you did on this day, you’re doing it right!

ps: Clover and Nala are so lucky to have the best parents!! ;)

xo,
Naomi

vendor team:

venue: Wyndridge Farm
photography: Urban Row Photography
videography: Shawn Fisher Productions
florals: Forte Florals
DJ: 3 West Productions
dessert: Lancaster Cupcake Company & Brown’s Orchard
hair: Beehive Studio
makeup: Kylie Ryan Beauty
rentals: Taylored Events and Rentals and A to Z Rentals
boutique: Posh Bridal Lancaster
bridemsaid dresses: Revelry
groom’s tux: Exclusively You

holly + josh | a vibrant and joyful rainy Wyndridge Farm wedding in May

It was a rainy and unseasonably cool this Memorial Day weekend, but that didn’t stop Holly and Josh from having the biggest smiles on their faces as they got married at Wyndridge Farm in a ‘quirky, different, and not too traditional’ ceremony that was respectful and reflective of who they are as a couple and ended with a packed dance floor before dinner even started… what more could you ask for?!

Their love story began as a mutual friend started a monthly dinner party where a group of friends pick a theme and meet at someone's house to cook and eat together. They met at one of those, talked some more at one a few months later, and then had their first "I'm not sure if this is a date" date at IKEA. That date lasted 13 hours and included their first coffee together of many more to come…

“Before I met Josh, I made a list of things I desired and required in a partner. He checks every box… (and the list is hanging up next to his desk to remind him of that).”

6 REASONS WHY HOLLY + JOSH’S WYNDRIDGE FARM WEDDING WAS SO UNIQUE + MEMORABLE:

1. Holly was an incredibly relaxed bride the morning of the wedding (and this candid photo below is one of my favorites - the Inn at Wyndridge had an air of calm excitement and anticipation as everyone got ready), despite the weather forecast forcing their outdoor ceremony to move indoors to Plan B… there was no shortage of love, smiles and witty jokes during their vows.

2. Those colorful floral Jessica Simpson heels and their way too cute coffee mugs.

3. Josh had his 3 piece suit custom designed, tailored and personalized by Baltimore Custom Clothiers; the buttons, lining and attention to detail were impeccable. He also wore it for their engagement photos at the Bromo Seltzer Clock Tower; it was so stylish and perfect (see more HERE)!

4. Holly’s 90+ year old grandmother was her flower girl!

5. They had a ringwarming station at their wedding ceremony for guests to hold and warm the rings with their best wishes before finding their seats.

6. For dessert they sipped coffee and enjoyed a cannoli in lieu of a traditional cake - The Traveling Tap provided gourmet coffee drinks for all of their guests!

Holly’s grandmother was her flower girl and the sweetest, most joyful lady to be around!

Who says family portraits have to be boring?

When it was time for the ceremony, Holly’s close friend Adam married them; they exchanged vows that were heartfelt and hilarious while the rings were full of warmth and love. It was incredibly heartwarming to see so many friends and family ready to celebrate with these soulmates!

Cheers to you Holly + Josh, you adorable newlyweds! You did it! I hope you’re enjoying your time away and savoring each sip of coffee as husband and wife! ;)

xo,
Naomi

Vendor Team

Venue + Catering: Wyndridge Farm
Photography: Urban Row Photography
Florist: Custom Florals
DJ: Howie of 3 West Productions
Desserts: Farmhouse Cakes
Hair: Leah of Arundel Village Hair Cuttery
Makeup: Morgan Allan
Groom’s Suit: Baltimore Custom Clothiers
Officiant: Adam McCaffery
Espresso Bar: Traveling Tap

lauren + jeff | sophisticated rustic holly hedge estate wedding

Lauren + Jeff were married at Holly Hedge Estate in New Hope, PA on a warm, drizzly day in October. While the ceremony was planned to be held outside on the brick patio, drizzle forced a move inside to the fieldstone barn at the last minute… which created the most romantic, cozy and intimate feel to their heartfelt vows.

As soft, natural light streamed in through the south wall of windows in the stone barn, we captured the sweetest portraits of the newly married couple and their bridal party in maroon dresses and navy suits.

This Bucks County wedding venue is steeped in history dating back to 1780 and carries with it such a sophisticated, rustic feel to each building and garden space on the property. The country estate, fieldstone barn, pond, brick patio, fountain and natural creek are all incredibly gorgeous backdrops for portraits; it was overwhelming in the best way possible!

As Lauren walked toward Jeff for their intimate and private first look under a willow tree, a few raindrops fell but these two incredibly kind and patient souls, barely noticed anything other than how perfect the day was to be able to celebrate among close friends and family they rarely get to see.

We couldn’t be happier for you, Lauren + Jeff!! And can’t wait to catch up when you come back and visit the East Coast again… maybe drinks where it all began?! Cheers to spending every rainy, cozy night together forever!

vendor team:

venue + catering: Holly Hedge Estate
florals: Mark Bryan Designs
dj: Synergetic Sounds
dress: Theia
boutique: Unbridaled
bridesmaids dresses: Weddington Way
groomsmen attire: Men’s Wearhouse
HMU: Daneene Makeup
invitations: Minted

tessa + marshall | codorus state park sunset engagement

Get ready to read the sweetest thing you’ve read in a long time: “I sent her puppy videos every other day because I wanted to make sure she smiled at least once that day.”

I have to say, I don’t think I’ve ever watched 2 people laugh and snuggle so much during an engagement session… Tessa and Marshall, you both are an absolute joy to be around and I love how you make ordinary adventures into extraordinary experiences. Your energy, fun-loving nature and chemistry together is so refreshing!

While trying to choose the perfect location for their engagement session, we considered a few parks and outdoor locations with beautiful views. I’d never been to Codorus State Park before and OHMYGOSH is it gorgeous, serene and so picturesque. Tessa’s breathtaking red curly hair was also literally glowing as the sun was setting, making this a romantic and playful engagement session I’ll never forget. It was all over when we ended with a dip in the lake…

Here’s their how-we-met story, in Marshall’s words:

“Well, the first time we "met" Tessa didn't remember me. She thought I was a freshman, but that she had seen me around before. I actually saw her my first week at school at a distance and said to myself 'Wow, if I was going to try and marry any girl at this school, that one right there would probably be the one.' Anyways, she was going through her Athletic Training course at school and I had hurt myself during wrestling practice, so I needed to get my ankle taped. I really only needed to get it taped for about a week after hurting it, but I had a crush on Tessa, so I continued to go back to get my ankle taped for about two months. We talked while she was taping my ankle and started hanging out during our free time. We had very similar tastes in movies and books, so we had a number of things to talk about during our time together. We were just friends for about three years and became extremely close. Then we dated for about a month her senior year, but broke up because of the uncertainties of life after college. We still kept in contact. I sent her puppy videos every other day because I wanted to make sure she smiled at least once that day. She eventually went on a trip with her family to Germany and while she was over there we talked for hours. We knew this time was going to be different from the last, so when she got back from Germany, I was there nearly 24 hours afterwards (by invitation of course). We've been together ever since.”

And in Marshall’s words, the proposal…

“So we went out Latin dancing/salsa dancing at the end of April (the same day of my parents anniversary funnily enough). We had a great time and it was the first nice, warm night in ages, so I suggested we go down to the lake near her house to take a walk on the beach. I had the ring in my bag, so when we parked the car I said I had to go back and grab my jacket because it was colder than I expected, when in actuality, I was grabbing the ring. I had it inside of a bulky watch box so she wouldn't become suspicious. We started heading down to the beach and she knew something was up. Tessa kept asking, "What's going on? Why are you smiling like that? What are you planning?" (Tessa- He was acting extremely suspicious). I could barely hold my composure together. We starting hugging, but I was trying to get the ring out of the box. I couldn't get the stupid lid off. I eventually did and proposed and we spent the next hour comprehending what just happened.”

T+M, you two are an incredible force together and we can not wait for your waterfront wedding in June at The Anchor Inn!!

xo,
Naomi

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!

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!

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!

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!

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*)

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!

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.

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

sneak peeks | lauren + jeff's elegant fall holly hedge estate wedding

I’m a huge believer in learning something new from every experience you go through and every person you meet… so with this sneak peek, I’m sharing 3 things I learned from Lauren + Jeff’s October wedding at Holly Hedge Estate.

1. no matter what the weather forecast says, always carry at least one clear umbrella in your trunk.

2. groomsmen should always check their pants BEFORE the wedding day to make sure they’re the right color and no one has black in what was supposed to be a sea of navy. just sayin’… LOL! It’s the best way to eliminate delays in portrait time if you don’t need to wait for the best man to drive 40 minutes to Men’s Wearhouse and back. ;)

3. being in a relaxed state of mind is the most important thing you can bring to your wedding day… the ceremony was moved inside at the last minute and it started raining right before their first look… despite the unexpected cloudy, drizzly and dreary weather, we captured amazing moments of Lauren + Jeff, their family and the best day of their lives! we’ll always capture you in the most flattering way possible, you just need to give us some quality time with the love of your life!

I can’t get over how absolutely stunning their Fall wedding was, amongst so much love from all over the country and with a ceremony in the stone barn that didn’t leave a dry eye in the house!

Lauren’s timeless sense of style and elegance came together so beautifully at Holly Hedge; from the subtle texture and intricate beading on her Theia scoop backed wedding gown to her classic white strappy heels and classic low bun updo…

Fall weddings have my heart… if you want in on this magical time of year, you know where to go to reach out! Now I need to go for a walk in the crunchy leaves that haven’t turned color yet but are still falling down… yikes!

vendor love:

venue + catering: Holly Hedge Estate
florals: Mark Bryan Designs
dj: Synergetic Sounds
dress: Theia
boutique: Unbridaled
bridesmaids dresses: Weddington Way
groomsmen attire: Men’s Wearhouse
HMU: Daneene Makeup
invitations: Minted