It was great to be back for another wedding at The Venue at White Oaks Farm. You can check out a couple of my previous posts here and here, discussing some of this venue’s benefits. I especially like the clean white look of the interior and the purpose-built rooms for the bride and groom preparations.
The Venue at White Oaks Farm has made a few upgrades since the last time I was there. There is now a concrete patio under the ceremony location’s arches and a paved pathway leading from the reception hall. This would be helpful if the lawn were wet and soggy from recent rain. It also gives this area a more sophisticated look. More flowers are growing since the last time I was there for a wedding, giving some nice additional options for pictures.
When I arrived, I started with pictures of the dresses hanging by the doors and detail shots of the rings and invitation. I always love seeing my engagement pictures featured on a couple’s “Save The Date” card. My wife Lizeth was a second photographer at this wedding. I spent most of my time with Jennifer and the bridesmaids while my wife took Jared and the guys outside for fun pictures by the lake. She is terrific at getting the guys to fool around and have fun with the photos. I’m not sure what was happening with the face of the one groomsman hanging from the hexagon 😂.
Bridesmaid dresses hanging in the window – The Venue at White Oaks FarmWedding details – The Venue at White Oaks FarmSave the date and invitation – The Venue at White Oaks FarmInvitation on a silver tray – The Venue at White Oaks FarmRings on the bouquet – The Venue at White Oaks FarmRing macro – The Venue at White Oaks FarmNew flowers in front of the venue – The Venue at White Oaks FarmGuys playing poker – The Venue at White Oaks FarmChocolate bars – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBride’s makeup – The Venue at White Oaks FarmHelping groom with his bowtie – The Venue at White Oaks FarmGroom straightening his bowtie – The Venue at White Oaks FarmCeremony details – The Venue at White Oaks FarmCeremony arch with flowers – The Venue at White Oaks FarmFun pictures with bridesmaids in robes – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBride and bridesmaids in matching pajamas – The Venue at White Oaks FarmGroomsmen picking up the groom – The Venue at White Oaks FarmGroomsmen goofing off by the lake – Lizeth Smith – The Venue at White Oaks FarmGroomsmen posing in the hexagon – Lizeth Smith – The Venue at White Oaks FarmPortraits with the groomsmen – Lizeth Smith – The Venue at White Oaks FarmPortrait on the lake dock – Lizeth Smith – The Venue at White Oaks FarmGroomsmen walking together – Lizeth Smith – The Venue at White Oaks FarmHe said yes – Lizeth Smith – The Venue at White Oaks FarmGuys drinking together – The Venue at White Oaks FarmReading a letter from the groom – The Venue at White Oaks FarmMom putting on bride’s veil – The Venue at White Oaks FarmMom and bride looking at each other touching the veil – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBride putting on her earrings – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBridesmaids with flower girl in the bridal suite before ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBride and bridesmaids with bouquets – The Venue at White Oaks FarmFlower girl – The Venue at White Oaks FarmWelcome to our wedding sign – The Venue at White Oaks FarmFirst look with bride and father – The Venue at White Oaks FarmFather kissing the bride’s forehead – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBride and her father – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Wedding ceremony under the arches by the lake
The new paved walkway at White Oaks Farm makes a nice view for pictures of the wedding party walking toward the ceremony. After Jennifer’s father gave her away, he tripped on her veil and almost pulled it out on the way back! Everyone just laughed about it, and I caught some very funny expressions on their faces. If Eyecon Films caught this on video, it would be great.
Besides that, the ceremony went smoothly, and I got some beautiful shots. The sun was getting low in the sky, giving a nice glow behind the bride and groom. I loved the pictures right after the ceremony with the cheers and happiness of Jennifer and Jared. You can see how happy they were finally being officially married.
Officiant walking down the aisle – The Venue at White Oaks FarmEscorting family down the aisle – The Venue at White Oaks FarmGroomsman walking down the aisle – The Venue at White Oaks FarmGroomsmen coming down the aisle – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBridesmaids walking down the aisle – The Venue at White Oaks FarmFlower girl walking down the aisle – The Venue at White Oaks FarmGroom’s first look at the bride – The Venue at White Oaks FarmWalking down the aisle with dad – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBride and father walking down the aisle – The Venue at White Oaks FarmDad tripping over the bride’s veil – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBig laughs after dad tripping on her veil – The Venue at White Oaks FarmWedding ceremony in the sunset – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBride and groom giving their vows – The Venue at White Oaks FarmGroom smiling at his bride – The Venue at White Oaks FarmPictures of the ceremony by the lake – The Venue at White Oaks FarmWedding party at the lakeside ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBride putting on groom’s ring – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBig hug after vows – Lizeth Smith – The Venue at White Oaks FarmFirst kiss – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBig cheers after the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks FarmWalking down the aisle after the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks FarmKiss on the aisle – The Venue at White Oaks FarmThe happiest bride and groom after the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBehind the scenes shot – Lizeth Smith – The Venue at White Oaks FarmWedding party walking down the aisle after ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks FarmFamily walking out after the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the wedding party and bride and groom
After the ceremony, we went by the lake for family pictures and pictures with the bridesmaids and groomsmen. The bright sunlight hitting the fountain’s water spray makes an excellent background for portraits.
Next, I concentrated on pictures with the bride and groom as sunset approached. My wife helped me with some veil shots down by the fountain in the lake. If a bride has a long flowing veil, I always love to throw it in the air for a few photos. If I’m working solo at a wedding, I find a bridesmaid to help me with this task.
I also included some of the new garden flowers and other plants in the pictures. I bet it will be pretty in the front garden at The Venue at White Oaks Farm next spring.
Kiss with the bridal party cheering – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBridesmaids laughing by the fountain – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBridesmaids holding flowers in the air – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBride with bridesmaids in front of the fountain – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBridesmaids walking with the bride – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBride portraits with each bridesmaid – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBride with a bridesmaid by the fountain – The Venue at White Oaks FarmLaughing with a bridesmaid – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBridal party posing in front of the venue doors – The Venue at White Oaks FarmHugs with the bridal party – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBride and groom walking with the bridesmaids and groomsmen – The Venue at White Oaks FarmPortraits of bride and groom in front of the black doors – The Venue at White Oaks FarmEmbrace by the black doors – The Venue at White Oaks FarmKiss by the black doors – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBride and groom portrait in front of the lake fountain – The Venue at White Oaks FarmKiss in front of the fountain – The Venue at White Oaks FarmTouching noses in front of the fountain – The Venue at White Oaks FarmKiss backlit by the sun – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBig smiles with bride and groom in the sunset – The Venue at White Oaks FarmHolding hands in the sunset – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBig smiles in the sunset – The Venue at White Oaks FarmKiss on the cheek – The Venue at White Oaks FarmThrowing veil into the air for a kiss – The Venue at White Oaks FarmVeil in front of the kiss – The Venue at White Oaks FarmPortrait of bride and groom in front of the hexagon by the lake – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBride and groom having fun in front of the hexagon – The Venue at White Oaks FarmKiss on the lake dock – The Venue at White Oaks FarmSpin by the lake – The Venue at White Oaks FarmHolding hands walking from the lake – The Venue at White Oaks FarmCheek to cheek – The Venue at White Oaks FarmEmbrace and kiss – The Venue at White Oaks FarmSun falling behind the trees – The Venue at White Oaks FarmPulling bride in for a kiss – The Venue at White Oaks FarmKiss in front of the garden flowers – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBig smiles in front of the flowers – The Venue at White Oaks FarmKiss by the garden – The Venue at White Oaks FarmStanding by the fall foliage – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Fun reception with great dancing and my photo booth
After introductions, the bride and groom’s first dance, and wedding speeches, the bride and her father had a fun, somewhat choreographed dance together. It’s always a great party with Eyecon Entertainment, he had the whole room dancing, and everyone was having a blast.
I also had my photo booth service at this wedding. I’ve thought for a while now about getting out of the photo booth service because it’s so much work to set everything up. But I have a very nice setup and a lot of fun props. I also have a real camera taking the pictures instead of an iPad, giving the images a more professional look. Everyone always has a blast in it, so I decided to keep it as a wedding add-on. I’ve just had to go up slightly on the price I charge for the service. If you want more info about the photo booth, you can check it out here.
I hope you enjoy the pictures in this post. I’ve now done several weddings at The Venue at White Oaks Farm, and I can give you some tips and other helpful information if you plan a wedding there. Please get in touch if you want more info!
Table details for the reception – The Venue at White Oaks FarmLong table setting – The Venue at White Oaks FarmRound table setting – The Venue at White Oaks FarmTables by the floral hoop – The Venue at White Oaks FarmReception hall under the chandelier – The Venue at White Oaks FarmReception hall ready for guests – The Venue at White Oaks FarmIntroductions – The Venue at White Oaks FarmKiss on the dance floor – The Venue at White Oaks FarmHappiness during the first dance – The Venue at White Oaks FarmKiss during the first dance – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBig hug during the first dance – The Venue at White Oaks FarmDad giving the wedding speech – The Venue at White Oaks FarmLaughs during dad’s speech – The Venue at White Oaks FarmHappy bride and groom at the sweetheart table – The Venue at White Oaks FarmWedding cake details – The Venue at White Oaks FarmHaving fun at the Photo Booth with my wife – The Venue at White Oaks FarmFun photo booth pictures with the gold background – The Venue at White Oaks FarmCake cutting – The Venue at White Oaks FarmFeeding each other cake – The Venue at White Oaks FarmKiss after the cake cutting – The Venue at White Oaks FarmGroomsman’s speech – The Venue at White Oaks FarmDad and daughter having fun first dance – The Venue at White Oaks FarmMasks and props in the photo booth – The Venue at White Oaks FarmFather-daughter dance – The Venue at White Oaks FarmHug after the father-daughter dance – The Venue at White Oaks FarmFlower girl on the dance floor – The Venue at White Oaks FarmFlower girl dancing with a guest – The Venue at White Oaks FarmHorns and helmets in the photo booth – The Venue at White Oaks FarmGetting down low on the dance floor – The Venue at White Oaks FarmNighttime under the wedding arches – The Venue at White Oaks FarmViking helmet in the photo booth – The Venue at White Oaks FarmDancing with friends – The Venue at White Oaks FarmFun party on the dance floor with DJ Eyecon – The Venue at White Oaks FarmSilly glasses in the photo booth – The Venue at White Oaks FarmWig and mouse ears in the photo booth – The Venue at White Oaks FarmLine dance with DJ Eyecon – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBride dancing with friends – The Venue at White Oaks FarmGroomsmen dance moves – The Venue at White Oaks FarmBride and friends in the photo booth – The Venue at White Oaks FarmLast dance – The Venue at White Oaks FarmSparkler exit – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
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