When I recieved this submission from the bride what struck me most was not only the beautiful bright color yellow that is the backdrop for much of the wedding but yet a line that she included with the submission. This bride told me “If it “takes a village to raise a child,” it CERTAINLY takes one to put together our wedding!” I could not agree more with this sentiment and if you have every taken on the challenge of putting together a rustic DIY wedding or helping someone with theirs than you know exactly how this bride feels. Here is a little more info from the bride about her big day: We got married in Fair Hill, MD on May 12, 2012. The ceremony was in the paddock and our reception was at The Tea Barn– a bare bones, rustic barn! (Read: Bare Bones: lots of room for potential = LOTS of work! it was all worth it, though!). It was a very DIY wedding. I wanted something that was “us”, charming, and personable, without spending an amount of money that would make me feel sick with guilt.
Sources – photography: Emily Troutman Photography / venue: The Tea Barn, Maryland
16 Comments
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Alexis Elkins
March 31, 2013 at 9:35 pmHi ladies! It’s the bride from this 🙂
So sorry, I didn’t realize people were actually commenting on this and I’m just now returning back to it.. Sorry!!
My personal email is AlexisMarie124@gmail.com– I check that far more often than I check this (obviously)- I’d be more than happy to help or answer any questions you may have! Thank you for the positive feedback! We had a great day 🙂
Alexis
Jennifer
January 21, 2013 at 8:00 pmWould love to know about your arch. Did you make it? Can you tell me how?
Alexis Elkins
March 31, 2013 at 9:36 pmMy dad actually made the arch by bending a huge metal pipe, then wrapping and weaving vines and twigs around each other. If you’re actually interested, we still have it and may be willing to rent it to you for the day 🙂 – AlexisMarie124@gmail.com
Elaine
November 5, 2012 at 3:14 pmWe had ours at the Tea Barn last April, here’s a list of the folks we used
Photography= Foschi http://foschiweddingphotography.com/, Stephanie was great!
Cater = if you’re looking for a BBQ, rustic feel w/ a classy touch: Smokin Bob’s BBQ (443)945-5945
DJ = great handle on the venue, lots of fun tricks up their sleaves, Gail & Randy @ Sounsations from Milford, DE http://www.sounsations.com/index.html (302) 424-4220
Kali
January 20, 2013 at 12:09 amElaine, Do you have the number for the Tea Barn…i am very interested in booking my wedding there. Thanks so much
Raeanna
September 18, 2012 at 5:11 pmIm looking to having my wedding at the tea barn. Do u recommend any caters, photographer, dj ect?
Emily Troutman
December 23, 2012 at 1:40 pmHi Raeanna,
Just saw your comments and wanted to follow up. I was the photographer for Alexis’ wedding and if you have not yet found one, please feel free to contact me via email or website. http://www.emilytroutmanphoto.com
I am sure Alexis would be happy to give a reference.
Best of luck planning!
Emily
Jeni Brower
August 13, 2012 at 9:47 pmLove the Yellow! The names on the shutters are my favorite 🙂
Alexis (The Bride!)
August 13, 2012 at 7:51 pmFYI… here is a link to the video of our day!!
https://vimeo.com/45871496
Floral designs done by Ramone’s Flowers (http://www.ramonesflowers.com/)
Hair and makeup done by Salon Rispoli (http://www.salonrispoli.com/)
Angela
August 30, 2012 at 8:49 amI would love to know any and all details about your wedding 🙂 I love the pictures and I am planning on getting married at the tea barn in the fall of next year. Any information on vendors that you loved would be great! We have a caterer but I’m still looking for a fun, original, officiant; a dj; baker; etc. Also any do’s and don’ts for the tea barn would be great too.
Thanks!
Emily Troutman
December 23, 2012 at 1:39 pmHi Angela,
Just saw your comments and wanted to follow up. I was the photographer for Alexis’ wedding and if you have not yet found one, please feel free to contact me via email or website. Best of luck planning!
Emily
Gigi Traynor
January 22, 2013 at 8:59 amHi Alexis,
We are planning a wedding at the tea barn and the one concern I had was the Paddock Area, it wasnt my favorite but I love how you decorate it up with the arch. Where did you get it?
Alexis Elkins
March 31, 2013 at 9:37 pmSorry Gi Gi!
My dad actually made the arch all by himself. It’s bended pipe and lots and lots of wrapped twine and twigs! I have plenty more photos. If you are in the area and interested, I may be willing to rent it and deliver to your venue for the day! We kept it because I loved it so much, but now it’s just hanging out in my dad’s garage very lonely.
Candice
June 11, 2013 at 2:39 pmHi Alexis 🙂 I’d love to get in contact with you, if you have any of your “extras” laying around you’d be willing to sell/rent out (Arch, signs etc) 🙂 I’m looking into a ceremony/reception at the Tea Barn in 2014 🙂
Sharon
August 13, 2013 at 10:22 pmI would love to have an arch like yours. In what state do you live. I would love to rent it for my wedding Sept 21, 2013.