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Jackie and Aaron // The Farm at Broad Run wedding, Broad Run, VA // VA wedding planner

Photo by Ralph Alswang Jackie and Aaron came to me initially for venue help, but eventually we also worked together on nailing down their major vendors and month-of coordination. They were awesome. They wanted a very unique wedding and had very specific ideas about what they wanted. Helping that vision come to fruition was really fulfilling and especially seeing in-person how perfectly “them” their wedding was, and how much their friends and family embraced their day.

Jackie and Aaron got married at the Farm at Broad Run on a beautiful, unseasonably warm day in September. Their unique wedding timeline included a pre-ceremony sing-a-long “hang” which they staged in a nearby field. We rented a platform so that they’d be a bit more visable, and the caterer, A La Carte, had a welcome station with prosecco and beverages as well as some snacks. Their rabbi led the session and though I had my doubts, it was a huge hit with their guests.

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Guests then proceeded to another field closer to the pavilion and tent where they held their outdoor ceremony. One of their friends serenaded them down the aisle. It was beautiful and magic. Cocktail hour followed in the pavilion - though the nearby field had also been set up with some lawn games, including a full mini-golf course (the only thing Aaron said he HAD to have) and a game of touch football also popped up. I loved that Aaron let himself enjoy the day fully and didn't give a damn about getting his suit dirty (though he did have a change of shirt, for the record).

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

A lovely buffet meal and some toasts under the beautiful tent followed. They then proceeded to dance their butts off under the pavilion. The dancing included a freaking adorable choreographed first dance, and an epic hora that extended out beyond the pavilion!

Later in the day they had their cake cutting (and some smashing!!), as well as s’mores by the fire.

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

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Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Photo by Ralph Alswang

Big, big shout out has to go out to Mike Bell from MyDeejay who provided sound and music for all aspects of this sprawling wedding. A very tough task due to all the different locations and the fact that it was an outdoor venue.

Wishing Jackie and Aaron a huge congrats - they were such an awesome couple to work with from beginning to end!

Jackie and Aaron's Vendors:

Wedding Planner: Katie Wannen, The Plannery

Venue: The Farm at Broad Run

Caterer: A La Carte

Photographer: Ralph Alswang

Videographer: Craig Schattner

DJ: Mike Bell, MyDeejay

Florist: Oviedo Florist

Mini Golf: Wow Entertainment

Photobooth: Photo In a Box