A Thoughtful Garden-Inspired Wedding with Fall Hues and Personal Touches at Tranquility Farm

By Kevin Harson17 July 2025

Their wedding day boasted natural greens, white, orange, and blush tones to complement the natural beauty of their venue. The overall vision of the day was traditionally classic with a blend of garden vibes from the venue and a nod to fall. Starting with the escort wall, which became a statement piece of the cocktail hour. Ann and John built the wall and meticulously researched each element of the cards, tassels, and wax seals. Etc. The telephone guest book, signage, menu cards, invitations, vow books, as well as memorial chairs for each of their mother, who both sadly passed away months before the wedding, were all carefully thought through. They ensured adequate seating was available for their extended cocktail hour, adding pillows and blankets to make sure everyone was comfortable. The guitarist who sang throughout the cocktail hour, prosecco popsicles, creatively presented and delicious food, as well as a guest appearance by the couple’s dogs, one of whom jumped in the fountain, made it hard for guests to leave cocktail hour.

Ann and John met on Bumble and instantly connected over their shared love of travel, food, and wine. Their first date was incredible, and they did not want the evening to end. Ann, having established a successful career, was looking for the right person to share her life with. John was divorced with two adult daughters and was seeking a companion who matched his drive and passion for nature, music, and food. John had initially planned to propose on a trip to Spain in May of 2020COVIDid interrupted those plans, and instead they hunkered down together at John’s house with their dogs. In July of 2021, they were able to get away to Emerald Isle, NC, where John got down on one knee and asked Ann to marry him.

Their signature cocktails were named after their two dogs. Breton’s bubbles, after their lab, was prosecco over a petite popsicle with pineapple mint or blackberry sage. Murphy’s mule, for their other dog Murphy, was bourbon with ginger beer, lime juice, and bitters.

Flowers highlighted the designs of all the spaces. The loose wildflower feeling of the flowers amplified the natural garden theme. The wide range of flowers used, mixed with striated greens, also added to the nature theme. Additionally, they wanted to elevate the rustic barn with white draping, beautiful textured linen, and lots of lovely tabletop elements.

Their cake was rustic, understated, and adorned with its flower arrangement to bring it back to the color scheme.

Ann walked down the aisle to a string quartet.

As a nod to their close and loving families in lieu of traditional parent dances, Ann and John danced to “We Are Family” with John dancing with both of his grown daughters, and then adding in all of their family members and packing the dance floor to dance the night away.

They ensured adequate seating was available for their extended cocktail hour, adding pillows and blankets to make sure everyone was comfortable. The guitarist who sang throughout the cocktail hour, prosecco popsicles, creatively presented and delicious food, as well as a guest appearance by the couple’s dogs, one of whom jumped in the fountain, made it hard for guests to leave cocktail hour.