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December 20, 2016

Gina + Matt, a Sykesville Family Farm Wedding

Brooke Tyson Photography

Gina and Matt got married in October at the most special venue: Gina’s family home! Gina’s family lives on a multi-hundred acre farm in Sykesville, Maryland, on land that has been in their family for many years. And Gina’s family’s home is INCREDIBLE – this was an incredible venue! Matt started the day by visiting a bar just down the road with his groomsmen and the dads while Gina got ready at home with her bridal party. The bar that Matt spent the morning at was the same bar that Gina’s dad went to on his wedding day too!

I really wanted to have my wedding at home; unfortunately, my parents were not on board with converting their yard into a venue – there is a lot work involved! But Gina’s family was so excited to open their home up to family and friends for Gina and Matt’s special day. And it was absolutely beautiful!

Unfortunately, the weather had other plans; Hurricane Matthew hit the East Coast the weekend of Gina and Matt’s wedding, bringing days of rain. Although the morning was very rainy, as soon as Gina and Matt’s ceremony ended, the rain stopped! The rest of the day it alternated between no rain and a light mist, so we were incredibly lucky because we were able to do so many beautiful outdoor portraits! On top of that, Gina’s home has a huge, gorgeous covered porch, which made for a perfect covered spot for pictures!

And the rain didn’t stop anyone from having fun – just wait until you see this reception!! This was such a fun, wild reception! Seriously – you have to see this one! Everyone had such a great time – and because Gina and Matt’s wedding was at home, everyone was able to party late into the night. But Gina and Matt’s family and friends were not the only ones who had a great time at their wedding – their cute dogs, Axel and Bailey, had a blast! These two walked down the aisle as ring bearers, posed for lots of photos with Gina and Matt, and got to run around the yard and visit guests for a bit during the reception J I love when couples include their pets in their wedding (Justin and I had all three of our dogs at our wedding too!), so I was so thrilled to meet and photograph Axel and Bailey!

Gina and Matt, you two are such a sweet couple, and it has been so wonderful getting to know you both this past year and celebrating your best day ever with you!! Congratulations, Gina and Matt!!!

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It may have been raining, but we were still able to do lots of beautiful outdoor pictures on the porch :)
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Love this so much!!  Such a cute bridal party!
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I love this so much!!  Gina and Matt have the cutest dogs!!
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Gina and Matt’s wedding ceremony was going to be in the yard, but even though we were under the tent, it looked like the outdoors with all of the beautiful plants!
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Yay!  Married!!  And it literally stopped raining just as the ceremony ended!

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I love this!!

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So cute!!
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I just LOVE these portraits in the cornfield!  Gina and Matt were so brave to walk up a slippery, muddy hill to get here – and it was so worth it!!

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Favorites!!

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Gina and Matt’s dogs were so good all day!  They loved celebrating with their mom and dad!

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I love this one!

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So pretty, Gina!!
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I love this one :)

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Reception time!!

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These were some very funny speeches :) Gina’s sister, Amy, definitely had everyone laughing!

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Sykesville Family Farm Wedding-1087.jpgThis was a WILD party!!  This was such an incredibly fun reception!  Gina and Matt’s family and friends know how to party!
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Congratulations, Gina and Matt!  We loved celebrating with you two!!

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Sarah Wockenfuss : 15:06 December 21, 2016 Reply
Her house was definitely a beautiful venue! It looks like you had variety of locations for their portraits. Great work, Brooke! :)
Valerie : 02:16 January 21, 2017 Reply
These are so gorgeous brooke! So sad I couldn't photograph them. It thankful you were able to!! They are perfect

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