A Classy July Wedding Day at Breckenridge Barn


Haley has always felt like a sister to me since we share our little sis, so I was so thrilled to be able to capture this day for her and Evan, and to spend the wedding weekend with everyone! My little sister and I packed up and headed toward the Chesapeake Bay a day early for Haley and Evan's rehearsal and pre-wedding festivities. It was a such a fun and unique opportunity to get to meet the bridal party and family before the wedding!


The next day was wedding day, and I can still say this was one of the most gorgeous weddings I've been blessed enough to shoot. Haley planned every detail flawlessly, and the setting at Breckenridge Barn was perfect for her classy black and white color scheme. A downpour came through just in time to cool things down, then the sun came out for their ceremony and portraits. It couldn't have been a more perfect wedding day.

Black and white photo of bridal heels and veil on a stone floor.
Wedding dress displayed on a wooden floral arch with white roses and pampas grass.
Close-up of a wedding dress hanging on a floral arch with a bride sign.
Bridesmaids in matching cream robes gathered together near a large bright window.
Group of bridesmaids in matching cream robes posing together on a couch near a large window.
Ten bridesmaids in white robes smiling together on a tufted couch in a bright room.
Bridesmaids in matching cream outfits posing on a gray couch in a bright, airy room.
Bridesmaids in cream robes laughing and chatting together on a couch by a window.
Group of bridesmaids in matching cream robes sitting and standing on a couch, smiling.
Stylish man in a cowboy hat and patterned shirt walking along a gravel path by a white fence.
Black and white photo of a man in a cowboy hat walking near a white fence outdoors.
Group of groomsmen in casual attire raising drinks in a rustic wood-paneled room with American flag.
Groomsmen in sports jerseys toasting together in a wood-paneled room with an American flag backdrop.
Groomsmen celebrating with raised hands in a rustic cabin room decorated with an American flag.
Black and white photo of groomsmen toasting drinks indoors with American flag backdrop at rustic cabin wedding.

After getting ready, Haley headed to the front of the barn where her dad and grandmother were waiting for a first look with her. It was the sweetest moment, with tears shed both in front-of and behind the camera.

Bride in white gown walks with two bridesmaids in black dresses outside white barn venue.
Bride in fitted white gown holds bouquet during first look outside white barn wedding venue.
Bride stands before parents during emotional first look outside elegant white barn venue.
Bride in white gown faces parents during outdoor first look at white barn wedding venue.
Black and white photo of bride sharing first look moment with parents outside white barn.
Bride in elegant white gown shares emotional first look with parents at barn wedding venue.
Smiling bride holding white bouquet greets parents during first look at white barn venue.
Bride in fitted white gown shares first look moment with parents outside white barn venue.
Bride holding white floral bouquet during outdoor first look with parents at barn venue.
Bride in white gown with veil meets older couple outside white barn venue on sunny wedding day.
Black and white photo of smiling dark-haired bride hugging elderly woman holding white wedding bouquet.
Bride in fitted white gown hugs guest while groom smiles in background outside white barn venue.
Smiling bride in white satin gown holds hands with older couple outside white barn wedding venue.
Bride in elegant white gown laughs with elderly woman and man in suit outside white barn venue.

After her first look, we jumped into Haley's family photos, then photos of her and her girls. The sun was in and out, which turned out to be a blessing, because we were forced to move around and get so many different areas of this gorgeous venue!

Bride in white gown poses with nine bridesmaids in black dresses holding white bouquets by barn doors.
Bride surrounded by laughing bridesmaids in black gowns holding white floral bouquets outside white barn.
Black and white photo of bride and nine bridesmaids in black dresses laughing outside white barn doors.
Bride in white lace gown poses with nine bridesmaids in black dresses holding bouquets before white barn.
Bride in flowing white dress walks with bridesmaids in black gowns across green field near tree line.
Bride in white gown walks with nine bridesmaids in black dresses holding white bouquets across a green field.
Black and white photo of bride and bridesmaids in black gowns walking through a grassy outdoor venue.
Bride in white dress laughs with bridesmaids in black gowns carrying white floral bouquets on a lawn.
Bride in off-shoulder white gown strolls with smiling bridesmaids in black dresses across an open field.
Bride in white satin gown walks with two bridesmaids in black dresses past rows of white ceremony chairs.
Bride poses with nine bridesmaids in black gowns holding white bouquets outside a white barn venue.
Bride and bridesmaids in black dresses pose with white floral bouquets beside a white barn building.
Bride in white gown stands with bridesmaids in black dresses holding white bouquets near a white barn.
Black and white photo of bride surrounded by bridesmaids in black gowns with white bouquets by a barn.
Bride in white dress laughs with bridesmaids in black square-neck gowns holding white floral bouquets.

The details


I had a rare few minutes while waiting for the groomsmen, so I snapped some shots of Haley and Evan's details and the outside of their venue. The black and white tablescapes photographed so well! Breckenridge Barn is such a beautiful space, even with the approaching storm rolling in overhead.

Black welcome to our wedding sign on easel at outdoor barn wedding venue.
White barn wedding venue exterior with large window and landscaped grounds.
Black and white photo of white barn wedding venue with fountain centerpiece.
White barn wedding venue with large arched window and small fountain outside.
Rustic barn wedding reception with wooden beams, string lights, and floral centerpieces.
Elegant barn wedding reception hall with draped fabric, chandeliers, and sweetheart table.
Black and white barn wedding reception with wooden beams and draped fabric decor.
Rustic barn wedding table with tall white floral centerpiece and black charger plates.
Elegant barn wedding reception table with tall white floral arrangement and cross-back chairs.
Rustic barn wedding reception with round tables, cross-back chairs, and floral centerpieces.
Elegant wedding reception table with white candles, greenery runner, black chargers, and floral centerpieces on a rustic wooden table.
Rustic barn wedding venue with exposed wooden beams, long farm tables, cross-back chairs, and elegant white table settings.
Rustic barn wedding reception with vaulted wood ceiling, round tables with white linens, cross-back chairs, and candle centerpieces.
Wedding table centerpiece with white roses, greenery, black taper candles, and a Table 8 number card on a wooden table.
Elegant wedding centerpiece with white florals, greenery garland, black taper candles, and a Table 2 number sign.

With the details done, we started photos of Evan and his groomsmen. It can be hard to wrangle this many groomsmen for photos, but Evan and the guys were naturals! The rain began just before we could finish up with their photos, so we ran inside for the storm to pass and found time after the ceremony to check those groomsmen photos off the list.

Two groomsmen in black tuxedos with boutonnieres standing outside a white barn wedding venue on a cloudy day.
Two groomsmen in black tuxedos with white boutonnieres pose with thumbs up outside a white barn wedding venue.
Two groomsmen in black suits with white boutonnieres smile outside a white barn wedding venue on a cloudy day.
Two groomsmen in black tuxedos with white boutonnieres stand smiling outside a white barn wedding venue.
Two groomsmen in black suits with white boutonnieres laugh and pose outside a white barn wedding venue.
Two groomsmen in black tuxedos with white boutonnieres point at each other smiling outside a white barn venue.
Two groomsmen in black suits with white boutonnieres smile together outside a white barn wedding venue.
Two groomsmen in black tuxedos with white boutonnieres pose smiling outside a white barn wedding venue.
Two groomsmen in black suits with white boutonnieres stand smiling outside a white barn wedding venue.
Two groomsmen in black tuxedos embrace and point at camera outside a white barn wedding venue.
Two groomsmen in black and navy suits with boutonnieres point at each other outside a white barn venue.
Smiling groom in black tuxedo with bow tie and boutonniere stands on stone patio outside white barn venue.
Handsome groom in black tuxedo smiles warmly wearing white floral boutonniere outside elegant barn wedding venue.
Black and white portrait of groom in tuxedo with boutonniere gazing thoughtfully beside white barn wedding venue.
Dapper groom in black tuxedo adjusting cufflinks on stone patio outside white barn wedding venue with green grounds.

Last minute prep before the ceremony!

Smiling bride in white dress applying lipstick while looking into an arched wooden mirror.
Beautiful bride in off-shoulder white dress smiling while applying lipstick in ornate gold mirror.
Black and white photo of a bride in white dress smiling while applying lipstick in a mirror.
Smiling bride in white off-shoulder gown spraying perfume in a rustic venue with arched mirror.
Bride in elegant white off-shoulder dress applying perfume near a gold-framed mirror on wedding day.
Excited bridesmaids in black dresses cheering with bride in white gown inside rustic barn venue.
Black and white photo of bridesmaids in black dresses celebrating with bride in rustic barn setting.
Bride in white gown holding book while bridesmaids in black dresses cheer in rustic barn venue.

The Ceremony


The rain let up just in time for their ceremony, and the sun was shining the whole time! Their mothers had prepared something to say during the ceremony, and tears were shed all around. They kept this part of the day short and sweet, and in a few minutes they were married!

Groom walks down the aisle escorted by parents at outdoor wedding ceremony in front of white barn venue with guests watching.
Black and white photo of groom walking down aisle escorted by mother at outdoor wedding ceremony in front of white barn venue.
Groom escorts mother down outdoor wedding aisle at white barn venue on sunny day.
Groom shares emotional hug with mother at outdoor wedding ceremony aisle.
Two men in black suits share heartfelt embrace at outdoor wedding ceremony.
Two women in black dresses walk down aisle at elegant outdoor barn wedding.
Bridesmaid in black gown escorted by two groomsmen down outdoor wedding aisle.
Groomsman in black suit escorts bridesmaid holding white bouquet down wedding aisle.
Groomsman escorts bridesmaid in black gown with white bouquet down outdoor aisle.
Groomsman escorts bridesmaid carrying white bouquet down sunny outdoor barn wedding aisle.
Groomsman escorts bridesmaid in black dress holding white bouquet down wedding aisle.
Groomsman escorts bridesmaid in black gown down outdoor barn wedding ceremony aisle.
Groomsman escorts bridesmaid in black dress down outdoor wedding aisle at white barn venue.
Groomsman with curly hair escorts bridesmaid in black gown down sunlit outdoor wedding aisle.
Smiling groomsman escorts bridesmaid in black dress down outdoor aisle at white barn wedding.

The bridal party immediately began celebrations! I love large bridal parties like this, especially for those big celebratory group photos! The sunshine also allowed us to get those last few photos of the groomsmen that had been interrupted by the rain!

Groomsmen in black suits pour drinks at outdoor wedding reception table with white boutonnieres.
Black and white photo of groomsmen laughing and pouring drinks at outdoor wedding reception table.
Groomsman pouring whiskey into plastic cups on a wooden table at an outdoor wedding reception.
Wedding party in black attire toasting drinks at a white chevron bar during outdoor celebration.
Bride and groom celebrate with large wedding party raising glasses at elegant outdoor bar.
Large wedding party in black formal wear toasting at white chevron outdoor bar.
Wedding party laughing and toasting drinks together at white outdoor bar during reception.
Black and white photo of wedding party toasting at chevron bar during outdoor reception.
Large wedding party in black formal attire posing outdoors on brick patio with greenery.
Bride and groom pose with large wedding party in matching black attire on outdoor patio.
Elegant wedding party in all black formal wear posing on brick patio with lush greenery.
Large wedding party in black formal attire posing on brick patio under cloudy sky.
Large wedding party in black attire with bride and groom centered on brick patio with green landscape backdrop.
Wedding party in black laughing and celebrating with bride and groom outdoors under string lights.
Bride and groom share a kiss surrounded by cheering wedding party in black formal attire outdoors.

Bride and Groom Portraits


After a few more family photos, we were able to jump into my favorite part of the day: bride and groom portraits! Haley and Evan made my job so effortless. They were complete naturals in front of the camera, and you can see the love they have for each other in every frame. At this point of the day, the July sun was becoming merciless, so we snapped a few shots and decided to wait for sunset to go outside for more.

Bride and groom sharing a romantic moment on a brick pathway at an outdoor wedding venue.
Groom tenderly touching brides veil as she smiles holding a white bouquet at outdoor wedding.
Bride and groom posing together on a brick patio surrounded by trees at their wedding venue.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand down a tree-lined path at their outdoor wedding.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss on a scenic tree-lined pathway at their outdoor wedding.
Smiling bride in off-shoulder gown walks with groom carrying bouquet across green lawn.
Bride and groom walking arm in arm toward a serene pond at their outdoor wedding venue.
Bride and groom embrace near a pond with fountain on lush green grounds on their wedding day.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing romantic moment by pond on wedding day.
Smiling bride in off-shoulder gown with veil embraces groom in black suit outdoors.
Radiant bride laughs joyfully as groom whispers in her ear during outdoor wedding portraits.
Bride in elegant white gown with cathedral veil shares intimate moment with groom in field.
Wedding couple shares a kiss in green countryside setting with long bridal veil trailing.
Black and white romantic portrait of newlyweds kissing in open field with flowing bridal veil.
Bride and groom gaze lovingly at each other near scenic pond on their wedding day.

The Reception


Haley and Evan's bridal party went all-out for their entrances, making for the most fun-filled photos. The newlyweds jumped right into their cake cutting before starting speeches. Luckily, the tears shed from my sister's maid of honor speech were quickly replaced by tears of laughter from he best man's speech. The inside of Breckenridge Barn makes a stunning backdrop for the sweetest first dances and parent dances, and the balcony allowed me to get a unique perspective on their reception space!

Aerial view of elegant barn wedding reception with guests, round tables, and string lights.
Black and white aerial view of wedding reception guests dining in rustic barn venue.
Black and white photo of groomsmen posing playfully in rustic barn wedding venue.
Groomsmen in black suits striking fun poses together inside a rustic barn wedding venue.
Wedding party group posing with bride in rustic barn venue with exposed wooden beam ceiling.
Bridesmaids in black dresses and white cowboy hats walk through a rustic barn wedding venue.
Black and white photo of bridesmaids in black gowns and cowboy hats at a rustic barn wedding.
Bridesmaids in black dresses dancing and celebrating at a rustic barn wedding reception.
Bride and groom make grand entrance at rustic barn wedding as guests cheer and celebrate.
Smiling bride and groom walk hand-in-hand during grand entrance at elegant barn wedding.
Black and white photo of bride and groom grand entrance at a rustic barn wedding reception.
Joyful bride and groom share a moment during their grand entrance at a barn wedding.
Bridesmaids in matching black gowns and white cowboy hats celebrate at a rustic barn wedding.
Two-tier white wedding cake with Mr and Mrs Matthes topper surrounded by greenery.
Black and white photo of two-tier white wedding cake with elegant script cake topper.

After dinner, we went back outside and got even more portraits! I'm so happy Haley and Evan chose to take more time for these so I could capture these for them! Their venue had the most beautiful wildflower field, so we of course had to spend some time amongst the flowers before heading to the front of the barn.

Smiling bride and groom pose under a wooden arch adorned with white roses and pampas grass outdoors.
Groom leans in to kiss bride under a rustic wooden arch decorated with white florals and pampas grass.
Bride and groom kiss beneath a wooden wedding arch with white roses and pampas grass on a green lawn.
Black and white photo of bride and groom kissing under a floral wooden arch with pampas grass accents.
Bride and groom smile together under a rustic wooden arch with white roses and pampas grass outdoors.
Groom kisses bride on the cheek as she smiles holding a white bouquet under a wooden floral arch.
Groom kisses smiling bride on the cheek under a wooden arch with white roses and pampas grass decor.
Groom kisses bride on the cheek as she smiles holding a white bouquet beneath a rustic floral arch.
Groom lifts bride in white off-shoulder gown while holding bouquet in green field.
Groom lifts and kisses bride in white wedding dress outdoors in lush green field.
Joyful bride laughs as groom lifts her in white gown in scenic green meadow.
Groom lifts smiling bride in elegant white dress in a green outdoor field setting.
Black and white photo of groom lifting bride in white gown in open green field.
Groom carries barefoot bride in white dress in his arms across a green meadow.
Black and white photo of groom spinning laughing bride in white dress in field.

Party Time!


Haley and Evan spent the rest of the evening celebrating! This was one of the most fun dance floors I've gotten to capture, especially with having my sisters there with me! I don't think there was a single guest who wasn't on the dance floor!

Bride holds white floral bouquet beneath rustic wooden barn ceiling with candle chandelier and lights.
Women in formal dresses reaching up to catch a wedding bouquet toss in a rustic barn venue with string lights.
Excited wedding guests in elegant dresses react to a bouquet toss inside a decorated barn reception hall.
Black and white photo of joyful women competing to catch a bridal bouquet at a barn wedding reception.
Black and white image of smiling woman raising caught bridal bouquet in celebration at barn wedding.
Excited woman in black dress triumphantly holds caught wedding bouquet aloft in a rustic barn venue.
Two laughing women in black dresses point upward together at a rustic barn wedding reception.
Aerial view of wedding guests mingling and dancing in a beautifully decorated rustic barn reception venue.
Wedding photographer poses with smiling bride wearing heart-shaped sunglasses at a rustic barn reception.
Black and white aerial view of wedding guests dancing under string lights in an elegant barn venue.
Elegant bride in white off-shoulder gown smiles while walking through her rustic barn wedding reception.
Bride in white off-shoulder gown laughing and dancing at rustic barn wedding reception with string lights.
Bride and groom sharing first dance at rustic barn wedding reception with warm string lights overhead.
Black and white photo of bride in elegant white gown dancing joyfully at rustic barn wedding reception.
Excited blonde guest in black dress singing and dancing at lively rustic barn wedding reception.

Haley and Evan ended their perfect day with a private last dance. I love when couples choose to do this! It makes for the sweetest photos, and is a chance to slow down and take in the moment one more time before your wedding day is over!