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April 29, 2019

Barn at Lloyd’s Dairy Wedding

Barn at Lloyd's Dairy Wedding - Couple's first dance

Stephany & Paul’s wedding at the Barn at Lloyd’s Dairy

The Barn at Lloyd’s Dairy is part of a functioning farm (that also hosts a haunted house in October!), and it was the perfect setting for Stephany & Paul’s rustic wedding this weekend. The light turquoise in Stephany’s cowboy boots matched her bridesmaids’ dresses perfectly, and the fact that she wore cowboy boots with her wedding dress matched the vibe of the Barn at Lloyd’s Dairy just as perfectly.

Everything came together wonderfully for these two thanks to the help of their awesome wedding team:
Venue: The Barn at Lloyd’s Dairy
Planner: Knot Your Average Events
Hair & Makeup: The Beauty Tribe
Ceremony Venue: First Baptist Church, Mebane
Officiant: Reverend Sammy Ballard
Florist: Flowers by Gary
DJ: Stylus SE DJ (Jason!)
Caterer: City BBQ
Cake: Nothing Bundt Cakes
Wedding Gown: David’s Bridal
Rentals: TCS Event Rentals and Party Reflections
Transportation: A Formal Affair

And now, what you really came for – a sneak peek at the day:

Barn at Lloyd's Dairy Wedding - Rustic Wedding

Before she got in the chair for hair & makeup by The Beauty Tribe, Stephany spent some time checking in as the barn got set up by the Knot Your Average Events team. Then, when Flowers by Gary arrived, Stephany was over the moon excited about the floral arrangements. Keep an eye out for the flowers everywhere (including in Stephany’s hair)!

Barn at Lloyd's Dairy - bride getting ready

Although she didn’t have a first look with Paul, Stephany did want a first look with her dad, and his reaction was so touching.

Barn at Lloyd's Dairy - Bride's first look with her dad

Meanwile, Paul was hanging out at the couple’s house just around the corner in Mebane, where his family, including Jackson the dog, kept him company. You can tell the tie colors are a favorite, since they match the couple’s bedroom walls!

Groom getting ready photos
Groom Portrait

Before Paul headed to the church for the ceremony, he swung by the Barn at Lloyd’s Dairy for a first touch with Stephany. He brought the adorable Jackson with him, so Stephany could get some photos with her other main man.

Barn at Lloyd's Dairy - first touch between couple on wedding day

The bride and groom and their attendants looking all ready for the ceremony:

Mint bridesmaids dresses - David's Bridal

Onto the ceremony, which was held at First Baptist Church in Mebane.

Wedding Ceremony Details
First Baptist Church Mebane wedding ceremony
First Baptist Church Mebane wedding ceremony
First Baptist Church Mebane wedding portraits

You all already know how much I love color, so this stained glass was perfection. I’m learning to embrace some more black and white images too though. This one of the newlyweds through the stairs seemed a lot more powerful in black and white.

First Baptist Church Mebane wedding portraits

After some portraits at the Church, we met back up with the wedding party outside the Barn at Lloyd’s Dairy for some group photos. Thanks for having fun with me y’all!

Barn at Lloyd's Dairy - wedding party
Barn at Lloyd's Dairy wedding portraits
Bride in cowboy boots

There were those cowboy boots! And look how well they match the decor all set up inside for the reception.

Barn at Lloyd's Dairy wedding reception.

After dinner, but before toasts and dancing, Paul & Stephany snuck away with John and I for some blue hour portraits.

Barn at Lloyd's Dairy wedding portraits

Both Paul & Stephany’s dads are named Ron. And they both gave great toasts that had the couple grinning ear to ear. Those smiles stayed on their faces through their first dance too.

Barn at Lloyd's Dairy wedding photos
Barn at Lloyd's Dairy wedding photos

Jason from Stylus SE DJ got the party going after the couple’s first dance and then entertained everyone by interviewing the four couples who lasted the longest during the anniversary dance. The winners had been married for 50 years and of course had some hilarious advice for the newlyweds.

Barn at Lloyd's Dairy wedding photos

Quick break from party time for cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes and parent dances…

Barn at Lloyd's Dairy wedding photos

…now back to more dancing!

Barn at Lloyd's Dairy wedding photos - fun wedding reception photos

And ending the night with a glow stick exit. Magical! Thanks Paul & Stephany, and congratulations again 😀

Barn at Lloyd's Dairy wedding photos - glow stick exit - wedding couple silhouette.