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LEVI + JESSICA | LEEDS FARM

First, I commend this couple for planning the beautiful wedding they did from so far away. They live in Wyoming, but Jessica’s home is Union County. She planned & booked vendors from states away & that takes a special person. One of her bridesmaids made signs & she did not even get to see them until basically wedding time. Almost everyone a part of the wedding party was from out of state. Unfortunantely, one of the groomsmen could not make it so they had his picture on a stick to keep his presence there. I loved it. He even snuck in some pictures, too! Oh, and he gave a speech, which was very thoughtful. One of the other groomsmen just held up his face on the stick and read his speech for him. I loved that every one of their bridesmaids & groomsmen gave a couple minute speech. It’s always nice to hear everyone’s connection to the bride + groom.

They definitely put in the effort to make this day come alive & it was beautiful. The weather was perfect, not too hot for a July wedding (THANK YOU!!). Their ceremony was at St. John’s Church, followed by a reception at Leed’s Farm. One special surprise Jessica had for Levi was that she hired a Bagpiper. Once they said, “You may kiss your bride,” the bagpiper entered down the aisle & led them out of the church. It was really neat & something I know Jessica was super excited about. One other very special moment during the wedding day was Jessica requested to go to the cemetery located behind the church to have a picture at her grandma’s stone. It was so sweet!!

This couple was headed out after the wedding on an epic honeymoon out of the country. I believe they took two weeks to travel several countries. AWESOME!! Enjoy their wedding day all over again.