Matthew and Natalie

Wednesday, April 27, 2011































This wedding at Running Fox Farm in Chestertown, Maryland is not only a gorgeous, homespun affair, but brings back all sorts of lovely memories of my time spent in Baltimore, where I got my Bachelor's degree. I can tell you one thing, though-those years weren't nearly as beautiful as this celebration!

This wedding brought the bride and groom's families together in a magical way: the groom's father, a pastor, married the couple. The bride's sister-in-law's mother (talk about a mouthful!) was Natalie's second-in-command when it came to wedding planning and design. Her friend and bridesmaid baked their croquembouche wedding cake, and another baked the rest of the magnificent dessert table. The couple recruited a buddy who's an electrician strung all the lights and chandeliers at Running Fox Farms. Another pair of friends designed the invitations, and perhaps best of all, the bride designed her wedding gown with the help of Suzanne Reams.

The understated blooms were designed by Severna Park Florist, Dawn, and the couple had Adam Barnes on hand to capture each gorgeous moment.


While I love click, click, clicking to add fabulous designers and ingenious stationers to a wedding write-up, something about this beautiful, handcrafted wedding about melts my heart-don't you agree?


Photos by Adam Barnes, Spotted on Style Me Pretty.
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39 comments:

  1. jillian :: cornflake dreams.April 27, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    i adore the shoes! and that vail.. so pretty :) xoxo jillian

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  2. LucindaApril 27, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    deliciously dreamy!

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  3. kate April 27, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Too stinking cute. I love outdoor weddings.
    velvet cupcakes

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  4. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdApril 27, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Wow what a gorgeous wedding.

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  5. BrancoprataApril 27, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I agree with you 100%! Such a great statement... you don't need to make a "BIG" wedding to have an unforgettable affair!!

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  6. ashley nicole catherineApril 27, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    so gorgeous! i love the indie/vintage feel, but still so pretty! those shoes are to die for.

    ps - i'm pouring over your cocktail recipes. having a girl's night on sat and need some ideas!

    xo.ashley

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  7. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Her shoes are so gorgeous!

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  8. Sarah is here for the sandwichesApril 27, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Sigh, so dreamy!

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  9. christine, just bellaApril 27, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Those shoes are dreamy!

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  10. Tiffany KadaniApril 27, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Wow! She is gorgeous and every single detail is incredible. I love how the whole family got involved. That must have made it even more precious and special for them.

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  11. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I do agree! She is so beautiful, as was her wedding. Everything about it was gorgeous!

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  12. Alicia LundApril 27, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    oh her shoes are so dreamy!! if only!

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  13. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    wow, these pictures are stunning. what a beautiful day! <3 EverRubyGirl.blogspot.com

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  14. postcards and prettiesApril 27, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    what a gorgeous outdoor wedding. Her veil is beautiful!!!

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  15. A Certain VintageApril 27, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    this outdoor reception and them dancing under the stars and lights is so romantic looking! I love their sweetie bags and cake table!
    xox

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  16. Ana DegenaarApril 27, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    She looks absolutely stunning and that party looks just blissful. Sigh.

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  17. Laura *You Stir Me*April 27, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Things I love from this wedding: Her bouquet, the silhouette prints, the cafe string lights, the gentle setting, her shoes, the ribbon streamers and the classically beautiful couple - congrats to you two!

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  18. AshleighApril 27, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I'm madly in love with her bouquet. And the sweet silhouettes! Ah!

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  19. AshleighApril 27, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I'm madly in love with her bouquet. And the sweet silhouettes! Ah!

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  20. JoytiApril 27, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    OO, what a beautiful wedding! I LOVE their dessert table and croquebouche 'cake' sounds lovely - so much better than traditional wedding cake.

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  21. GloriaApril 27, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    what a gorgeous wedding! i love when friends & family play such a big part in helping out with the festivities - it makes everything extra special. i'm in awe of that homemade croquembouche cake

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  22. AmberApril 27, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    i adore her veil, its a beauty. I wish wearing wedding veils could be an everyday kinda thing....

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  23. lizzieApril 27, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    absolutely beautiful wedding...i adore their fresh and soft photos! beautiful!

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  24. Savvy Deets BridalApril 27, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    What a charming couple and gorgeous wedding! Love the bride's shoes and dress, so lovely.

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  25. Oh, My DarlingApril 27, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Your Baltimore shoutout made me smile! Also, I may or may not have a crush on their adorable guitarist... and he must be local!

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  26. Gorgeous GlamApril 27, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    What a romantic wedding! But wait! I need those shoes!! ;) xo

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  27. this free birdApril 27, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    her dress is absolutely divine. what a gorgeous wedding!!

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  28. NikkiApril 27, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I love it. Simple and not overdone. And those outdoor lights are divine. What a pretty setting!

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  29. PalomaApril 27, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    so sweet and lovely. and wow, what a veil!

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  30. Julie {love, julie}April 27, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    I pinned a few of these pictures (love that veil!!) onto my Wedding Ideas Pinboard!

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  31. audrey marieApril 28, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    those shoes. oh wow. those shoes.

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  32. Urban ScarletApril 28, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    beautiful! it has romance written all over it :)

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  33. Kimia KlineApril 28, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    those SHOES!! her HAIR! so so beautiful. my gosh. i cant believe our 1 year anniversary is only 1 month away...seeing these pics brings back so many memories. :)

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  34. VictoriaApril 28, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Love the flutter of her shoes and the whole day just seems like a whispy tulle dream!

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  35. Life,StyledApril 28, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Love everything about this wedding! Her whimsy shoes, her dress, the location, the lights over the dance floor...all of it ;-))

    xoxo
    kristi

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  36. stephanie [the merry way]April 28, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    such dreamy photos..*sigh*

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  37. ticklishfromadistanceApril 29, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Dreamy. Crazy over the shoes. xox

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  38. Kate/MagnoliaRougeMay 1, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Her shoes are so pretty!!

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  39. rebeccaMay 2, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    i love that the bridesmaids dresses are black. somehow, NOT having that splash of color looks even more classy.

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