A Rustic Barn Wedding on a Family Farm in Massillon, Ohio

Abby Livengood (22, an admission counselor) and Ben Ferraro (24, in the Student Development office and answer center) met while they were participating in organized mud game at Ohio Christian University. Over time they began to date, and so they grew together as a couple over the course of the next year, and eventually Benjamin asked Abby’s father for his blessing around the holidays. On Thanksgiving morning, the couple traveled to Salem, Ohio to go canoeing on the lake. They only made it as far as the dock, because that’s when Ben took out his guitar and sang a love song to Abby. Once the song ended, he proposed to Abby with an engagement ring. The couple held their wedding on Abby’s family farm property at The Barn on Kenyon Lane in Massillon, Ohio because of the couple’s love for the outdoors, their family, and rustic elements that they wanted incorporated into the wedding. Abby wore a ivory wedding dress designed by Morilee, made with satin and had a bodice accented with Swarovski crystals while Ben sported a tan suit with brown suspenders and a yellow tie, both sticking with a casual look to reflect their relaxed personalities. Many elements of the wedding were DIY, such as the rustic reception tables, all the floral elements and many of the dessert options. “It was a magical night filled with our hopes and dreams of sharing these special moments with our family and friends,” says Abby.?