Carley and Thomas first met at the gym. Thomas found her social media and asked her out, at first Carley said no. Eventually, Thomas was able to change her mind, and the rest is history. See how their Wedding day at the Barn at Bay Horse Inn played out below!
Carley and Thomas had their wedding at The Barn at Bay Horse Inn which was the perfect spot for their big day. This venue is surrounded by trees and offers a chic country vibe that’s perfect for weddings! It includes a bridal suite, and groom’s room, and 35 acres of outdoor space. Carley and Thomas created the most lovely event to celebrate their love for each other. Enjoy these unique shots Complete Weddings + Events wedding photographer Rich caught of this beautiful couple and their big day!
The Wedding Party
The wedding party consists of eight bridesmaids, eight groomsmen, seven flower girls, and two ring bearers. The bridesmaids all wore long orange dresses with tan-colored heels. The groomsmen wore navy-colored suits with navy ties, orange pocket squares, and light brown shoes. The flower girls all wore matching white dresses with sequin tops and tulle bottoms. The ring bearers wore a white dress shirt with a navy vest, an orange bow tie, navy pants, a navy flat cap, and brown shoes.
Pre Ceremony
Carley was surrounded by her best friends and mom while getting ready for her big day. She got her hair and makeup done with her hair half up and curled. She then stepped into her elegant white lace gown, while her bridesmaids wore long, bright red gowns.
After Carley was done getting ready, she showed her dad and brother a glimpse of her gorgeous dress! Thomas got ready with his groomsmen and he was ready to see his bride walk down the aisle!
The Ceremony
When the ceremony was set to start the groom took his place at the front. Two by two the bridesmaids and groomsmen made their way down the aisle. Next, the dashing ring bearers and adorable flower girls found their way to the front. Finally, the bride appeared, escorted by her father they walked down the aisle together. Once they were at the front, Carley’s father gave her to Thomas and the ceremony began. The couple said their vows, exchanged rings and made things official with a kiss!
Details
Carley + Thomas opted for rustic, but elegant decor for their barn-themed wedding! This venue’s ambiance setting with gorgeous natural lighting made Carley + Thomas’ wedding one to remember!
There were floral arrangements all around and these decorations surrounded every table with gorgeous candle arrangements and even had a card and gift setup, making the color scheme really pop. Also, the ceilings had chandeliers making it look more elegant and chic, which is what Carley + Thomas wanted to incorporate, which looked absolutely perfect.
The Venue
This wedding took place at The Barn at Bay Horse Inn. This venue is perfect if you’re looking for a more rustic-style wedding. Their indoor space can accommodate seating for up to 300 people for a sit-down dinner or space for up to 800-person cocktail reception.
They also have 35 acres of outdoor space, which includes a covered patio, outdoor ceremony space, and plenty of areas for photos. Lastly, the venue has both bridal and groom suites so you can get ready for the big day at the venue! The Barn at Bay Horse Inn is truly one of a kind!
The Reception
At 7:00 the reception began! Everyone found their seats and the wedding party made their grand entrance! They started with dinner and drinks. Their closest friends and family gave some heartfelt toasts to the couple and then everyone made their way to the dance floor to dance the night away.
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Venue: Barn at Bay Horse Inn
Photographer: Rich, Complete Weddings + Events
Videographer: John, Complete Weddings + Events
DJ: Sabra, Complete Weddings + Events
Caterer: Smokehouse BBQ
Desserts: Crumbl Cookies, Nothing Bundt Cakes
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