The sun shone bright on Gavin & Rachel’s wedding day at Springside Barn in East Earl, Pennsylvania.

While the bride & groom were getting ready for the festivities, I walked around the property for some scenic shots. I noticed a smoke pouring from a fire pit at the front of the ceremony site and was perplexed. Isn’t it a bit warm for a fire? But I was soon informed that the cooking embers were to be used for a special part of the wedding.

During the ceremony, Gavin & Rachel took a rod with an “S” on the end from the fire and placed it onto a piece of wood, branding their married name as a sign of unity.

It was just one moment of a carefully and artfully planned celebration.

Keep scrolling for photos of the branded wood and some lovely moments from Gavin & Rachel’s day.

Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs.!

Vendors:

Venue: Springside Barn (@springsidebarnpa)
Dress: Silk Bridal Easton (@silkbridaleaston); Val Stefani in Cali (@valstefani)
Coordinator: Alisa Marie (@alisamarie.co)
DJ: Joel Madas from Bring on the Bash (@bringonthebash)
Cake: Betty Esh
Caterer: Stampede BBQ (@stampede.bbq)
Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal (@davidsbridal)
Groomsmen Suits: Men’s Warehouse (@menswearhouse)
Invitations: Minted (@minted)
Hair: Fearfully & Wonderfully 139 (@fearfullyandwonderfully139)
Make-Up: Karen Esbenshade
Florist: The Rustic Bunch (@therusticbunch)