The Farm at Clover Hill Fall Wedding – Front Royal, Virginia – Bridget and Josh

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Did you know you can rent a gorgeous farmland wedding venue on AirBnB? Because I sure didn’t, until Bridget and Josh’s wedding! They had the most absolutely perfect fall wedding day in Front Royal. The trees are in the middle of changing colors here in Northern Virginia, the air was warm enough to get along without a jacket all day but had that crisp fall feeling to it, and to top it off the Blue Ridge Mountains were peeking out at us through the trees.

The Farm at Clover Hill (available through AirBnB) is an actual, active farm that can be rented out for personal stays and for events on the property which includes a charming farmhouse, where our bride and groom got ready before the wedding day. They were able to stay the night there before the wedding, making sure everything was set up and ready to go beforehand, and to stay the night during the wedding to fully enjoy their party and not worry about getting back home after a night of fun with friends and family. It was charmingly decorated and included a full kitchen, multiple bedrooms, and lots of lounging areas. There are lots of beautiful ceremony locations across the property but I’m certainly partial to the one that Bridget and Josh picked – up on a hill on the other side of the property, overlooking the farm and the woods and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. It was so beautiful and I would love to return!

Bridget and Josh did an excellent job of coordinating lots of little details to make their wedding especially unique, without breaking the bank. They had adorable wooden prints from their engagement session as centerpieces at the reception, beautiful ceremony decor including an arch made by the father of the groom, some sweet thank you cards tied off with gorgeous deep red ribbon, and more you can see below. She also had two dresses – one more formal dress for the ceremony and portraits, and a more comfy (but still very bridal!) dress for the reception. Her makeup by The Blushing Beaute was beautifully done, and I loved her sparkly Keds!

And the food! Rather than opting for a caterer, they somehow convinced some family members to cook up and serve barbeque (alongside an open bar) and it was ah-ma-zing! So classic and SO DELICIOUS. I’m a big fan of barbeque wedding dinners!

All of Bridget and Josh’s family and friends were incredibly sweet throughout the whole day and so obviously excited to be there to support them. I felt like I was photographing a wedding among friends the whole day. And the open bar certainly helped everyone feel more friendly, haha! It was a wonderful, goofy, beautiful day and I am so grateful to have been part of it.

A wide landscape photo of the barn and farmhouse on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A wide photo of a vibrant green tree with a sunflare on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A wooden sign pointing the direction to the ceremony on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A chicken running across the front lawn on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A wide view of the second floor of an old farmhouse against a partly cloudy sky on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A detail photo of a lace wedding dress hanging from a light in the foyer of a farmhouse on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A close detail photo of the bodice of a lace wedding dress on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

Wedding rings tucked into the laces of sparkly Keds wedding shoes on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

Wedding rings sitting on top of a wooden ring box that reads “and the two become one” on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

Wedding rings sitting inside a burlap and wood ring box on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A diamond engagement ring sitting inside a red and white bouquet on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A red bridesmaid’s dress hanging from a door on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

The bodice of a red bridesmaid’s dress on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride smiles into the mirror while having her hair done on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride talks to her family while getting her hair done on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride smiles as her family helps her put on her dress on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bridesmaid helps the bride with the buttons on the back of her dress on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bridesmaid helps the bride with her veil on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride smiles through the mirror while getting ready for her wedding on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A groom puts on his suit jacket while getting ready on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A groom smiles at the camera while getting ready on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A groom adjusts his tie while getting dressed on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A young ring bearer poses which a “ring security” sign held upside down on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A young ring bearer poses with a ring security sign on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A wide shot of the ceremony site with a view of the Blue Ridge Mountains on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

Baby’s breath in a mason jar hanging along the aisle at the ceremony site on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

Vines wrapped around a ceremony arch on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride prepares to walk down the aisle with her father on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A groom wipes tears from his eyes as his bride walks down the aisle with her father with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

The bride stands with her father at the start of the wedding ceremony on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A wide photo of the ceremony as the best man hands off the rings on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

The bride places the ring on the groom’s finger during their wedding ceremony on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

The bride and groom share their first kiss as husband and wife at the end of their wedding ceremony on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A wedding party dressed in red poses for a portrait on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

The bride and groom pose in front of their ceremony arch with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride and groom lean in for a kiss on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride and groom pose together for a traditional portrait with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride and groom share a kiss with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride and groom pose for a traditional portrait beside a wooden fence on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride and groom lean in closely with foreheads touching in front of a wooden fence on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride gives her husband a kiss on the nose on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride and groom embrace as the groom kisses his wife on the top of the head on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

The table setting at a reception featuring gold and red decor on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A thank you card wrapped in frayed red ribbon on a reception table on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

Baby’s breath and white roses on a table with a wooden print from the couple’s engagement session sitting on a reception dinner table on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A sweetheart table covered in colorful fall leaves, Mr and Mrs signs, and balloons on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A stack of red napkins with gold foil that reads “best day ever” at the bar on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A wood and paper sign displaying signature drinks at the bar on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A banner that reads “cheers to love” strung across the buffet table on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A simple white single tier wedding cake with a wedding topper featuring a bride and groom on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A close photo of a wedding cake topper featuring a redheaded groom and dark-haired bride on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

An assortment of items including a sign for gifts and cards on a side table for a wedding reception on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

An assortment of blankets next to a sign that reads “to have and to hold in case you get cold” on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride and groom make their reception entrance on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride smiles as she dances with her groom on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride and groom share their first dance together on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride and groom laugh as they dance together at their reception on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride and groom share a kiss at their sweetheart table on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A dinner plate of barbeque at a wedding reception on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride holds her drink in a glass that has Mrs etched on the front on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

Wedding guests talk by a firepit on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride smiles as she dances with her father during her wedding reception on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride and her father smile during their dance on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride and groom smile as they make a toast on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride and groom make their own toast during their wedding reception on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride and groom cut their cake together on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride and groom feed each other cake during their reception on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride and groom share a kiss after cutting their wedding cake on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride and groom pose with friends during their reception on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A group poses for a fun photo during a wedding reception on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A group dancing during a wedding reception on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride and groom pose with friends outside their tented wedding reception on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

A bride poses with her friends outside her tented reception on a fall wedding day at The Farm at Clover Hill in Front Royal, Northern Virginia

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