The bride planned her own black and wine fall wedding at Farmhill

renovated barn wedding venue

Alicia and Alex tied the knot at the stunning Farmhill Weddings near Peterborough, Ontario on a cold and windy day in late October. This venue is a modern, chic barn tucked in the rolling hills of Kawartha Region. While it’s an elevated and elegant space, it features country touches that make it feel really sweet and grounded. There are even alpacas and sheep in paddocks nearby to keep guests entertained! Captured by Jennifer van Son Photography with florals by Designs by Dina, this wedding is the perfect inspo for any bride looking for a wedding day that exudes the idea of charming yet elegant.

white satin shoes farm wedding

Clean backdrop + a bold aesthetic

Alicia took on the task of wedding planning herself and did an incredible job. She created a sleek and bold aesthetic featuring a palette of black, wine, and jewel tones. The celebration felt modern, stylish, and fun, set against the clean, minimal backdrop of the Farmhill venue.

black bridesmaid dresses

Fall bridesmaids: black dresses

The bridesmaids wore black dresses from House of CB, paired with simple, soft glam hair and makeup.

scalloped strapless long sleeve wedding dress

Featured designer: Eva Lendel

The bride wore an Eva Lendel gown with a long, flowy veil that was perfect for portraits.

maroon groom suit with black shirt

Vintage getting-ready trailer

Groom Alex wore a wine-colored suit from Indochino, while the groomsmen got ready in a cool vintage trailer on the property.

sheer beaded wedding dress

wood and floral arbor

black draping

sunset farm wedding ceremony

Ceremony inspo: Rustic and moody

Their perfectly moody fall ceremony featured a wood arbor with black draping and red and white florals. Lanterns added the perfect touch down the aisle with black lanterns adorning each row of chair and white lanterns highlighting the altar.

portrait under a veil

Black and wine reception design

The reception featured candlelit tables with deep red and black details, and each guest received a mini bottle of Tito's at their place setting to do a shot with the bride and groom as they entered.

cattle skull guest book

Unique guest book option

Guests signed a faux cattle skull, leaning into a rustic and edgy vibe set against an elegant black backdrop.

donut wall

Dessert inspo: donut wall

For dessert, guests enjoyed a donut wall while the newlyweds cut into a vintage heart-shaped couple's cake.

farm string lights

Photographer's tips for a Farmhill wedding

"For anyone getting married at Farmhill Weddings, I would recommend leaning into the natural beauty of the space; the clean, modern vibe and surrounding fields don’t need much to feel special! The venue gets beautiful sunset light, so plan portraits for golden hour if you can. The vintage trailer is a fun spot for getting ready photos, and the reception space looks incredible with candlelight and simple, bold florals. Keep your decor minimal and let the space (and your people) shine!"

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