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A DIY Country Wedding at the Hunt Club Farm in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Sydney Poore (23 and a social media director) and Hunter Banks (23 and a naval officer) were high school sweethearts. They were separated after gradua

Sydney Poore (23 and a social media director) and Hunter Banks (23 and a naval officer) were high school sweethearts. They were separated after graduation when she went off to college and he enlisted in the Navy, but they reunited when he returned for Naval Academy. Although she knew they belonged together, Sydney wasn’t expecting a proposal any time soon. One day, Sydney found a shoebox with the turquoise cowboy boots she had told her mother she wanted to wear for her wedding. Sydney assumed the boots were a misplaced Christmas present from her mother. When she opened the box to try them on she was completely surprised to find an engagement ring, and turned around to find Hunter proposing to her. Sydney and Hunter wanted a country style wedding in a barn. They chose Hunt Club Farm in Virginia Beach for both their ceremony and reception. Although they intended to have an outdoor ceremony, rain forced them to move their vows indoors. Fortunately, the barn setup worked perfectly as a rain location. Sydney and Hunter had a soft color palette of dusty pinks and beige. They used silk flowers in pinks, purples and beiges for their flower arrangements, and they accented their decor with lace, burlap and vintage prints. The wedding party dressed casually in cowboy boots, with the groomsmen in jeans to go with their burlap vests and bridesmaids in an assortment of pink dresses. Despite the rain, Sydney and Hunter had a lovely country wedding with creative DIY decor.

Cushion Cut Diamond Ring With Halo and Encrusted Band
Bridesmaids wore knee length dresses of various styles in different shades of pink and a mix of solid and lace fabrics. The maid of honor wore a vintage print dress.
Instead of real flowers, the bridal party carried bouquets of pink, purple and white silk flowers with ornaments.
Sydney wore bright turquoise cowboy boots to her wedding, the same boots Hunter gave her during his proposal.
Lace Sheath Wedding Dress for Barn Wedding
Sydney styled her lace sheath wedding dress with strands of pearls for her bracelet and necklace.
Hunter wore a burlap vest on top of a plaid shirt with a paisley tie and pink silk flower boutonniere.
Newlyweds at Barn Wedding in Hunt Club Farm
The wedding party looked rustic and chic in their casual country wear. The groomsmen dressed up their jeans with burlap vests, and the entire party wore cowboy boots.
Wedding Program Fans With Floral Print
Handkerchiefs for Guests at Barn Ceremony
Bride and Groom at Barn Altar With Paper Flowers
Vintage Suitcase Cards Box
Guest Book With Virginia Print
The reception had long dining tables with benches. The tables had burlap runners and lace doily placemats and lanterns.
The flower arrangements at the reception were pink and beige silk flowers in an array of baskets and mason jars. Table numbers were posted on framed vintage prints.
Instead of traditional escort cards, seating was determined by mason jars with the guests' names on them.
The dessert table featured an assortment of pies, which was fitting for the barn reception.
Buttercream Wedding Cake With Pink Flowers
First Dance at Hunt Club Farm