A Family Farm as a Venue and a Guest List That Even Includes....Goats!
When it comes to wedding guests, you typically have your closest family and friends, maybe some distant aunts and uncles and of course, your parents' friends....but what about goats?! For Ali and Pavel, this was the case, tying the knot at the brides family farm! With goats (in bowties of course,) and beautifully hung flower walls by Little House of Flowers, Natalie Jayne Photography had no shortage of photo opps. Add in rich, navy details with beautiful pops of color and Nouvelle Weddings had quite the fun fete to plan, bringing the brides classic vision with a modern and edgy twist to life! Take a look below and consider adding a pop of poppy to your wedding day details like those gorgeous bridesmaid dresses!
From Nouvelle Weddings...Ali and Pavel met by chance in a bar in Philadelphia. While Ali planned to take things slowly, Pavel viewed things differently and assumed they were dating from that moment. Their relationship did continue long distance for several months until Pavel was able to get a new job closer to Ali in Baltimore. After a few months there, Ali was relocated to New Jersey, so the relationship went long distance again. Then after another relocation of Ali’s job back to Maryland and Pavel switching positions another time, they were back together again, for good this time.
Pavel planned a very romantic surprise proposal for Ali along the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. On their way to what Ali thought was a work-related event, they stopped for a walk along the river. With a photographer secretly shooting, a violinist playing in the background, and all of their closest friends and family hiding nearby, Pavel stopped and said: “There’s one thing you’re missing for tonight…”. He got down on one knee and pulled out a ring. From that point on, Ali’s memory is a black hole, but we have to assume there was lots of excitement, maybe some tears, and obviously a big YES!
Ali and Pavel share a genuine kindness and caring for others. They love to entertain and wanted their wedding to capture all of the fun and intimate moments that they share with friends and family. When looking for reception spaces, they didn’t have to go far. Keeping everything super personal and intimate, Ali’s parents’ farm was the perfect venue. Ali wanted a beautiful wedding, but also wanted it to be fun and reflect her upbeat, happy personality, so color was a must. The tent was decorated in navy with flowers of red, orange, peach, and pink. Geode table numbers and crystals accented the centerpieces to provide that little hint of untraditional that Ali craved. As an extra fun touch, even the family’s goats were dressed for the occasion in bow ties. Watching Pavel and the groomsmen attempt to get the bow ties on the goats was a highlight of the afternoon for many family members. With a floral wall behind the sweetheart table and gold spheres hanging from the ceiling, Ali’s dream combination of classic, romantic and edgy came to life.
About Nouvelle Weddings...Nouvelle Weddings is a boutique wedding planning company in Baltimore, serving Maryland and the surrounding areas. Specializing in classic romance, they are well known in the area for beautifully crafted designs and incredible guest experiences. Couples love their varied portfolio and ability to handcraft designs that showcase each couple's unique styles and personalities. Their dual focus on creating gorgeous designs and planning meticulous logistics allows clients to relax knowing that every detail has been thought through and carefully organized. The result is continued excitement throughout the planning process culminating into perfect wedding day memories for everyone involved.
