Nick and Jessica’s Vintage Farm Wedding

City: Cottage Grove, MN Venue:

Nick and Jessica on their special day at Hope Glen Farm.

While working together in college, Nick and Jessica met and formed a fast friendship. A year and a half ago, they became a couple and have been happy ever since. Nick is a commercial pilot, and Jessica is a nurse. This perfect pair, both fans of adventure and travel, had a vintage aviation-themed wedding complete with airplane cufflinks, and a stunning wedding cake encased in a world map.

This Labor Day wedding took place at Hope Glen Farm, a charming place including free roaming chickens, a picturesque “Kissing Tree,” and a beautiful red barn. Nick and Jessica requested an unplugged wedding and encouraged everyone to put their cell phones down and enjoy the beauty of the present moment for the duration of the ceremony. There were many superb photo opportunities at this farm, and the wedding party was a fun bunch of individuals to work with. As for the ceremony itself, it was an incredible testament to love, and the sun came out half way through to shine brightly on the faces of this happy couple. It was a beautiful day for an outdoor wedding, and the gorgeous experience offered at Hope Glen Farm was second to none.

The reception took place at Hope Glen Farm as well, where the couple enjoyed a full blown pig roast by This Little Piggy Catering, heartfelt speeches, and stunning sparkler photos to end the night. Nick and Jessica also enjoyed the perfect ending to their extraordinary day, an overnight stay in the brand new bridal suite treehouse. Overall, it was a beautiful day to commemorate the love of Nick and Jessica and celebrate their new life together.






A beautiful wedding experience offered at Hope Glen Farm.

A beautiful wedding experience offered at Hope Glen Farm.


Vintage jewelry consisting of pearls, diamonds, and airplane cufflinks.

Vintage jewelry consisting of pearls, diamonds, and airplane cufflinks.


Getting ready photos of Jessica as she prepares for the big day.

Getting ready photos of Jessica as she prepares for the big day.


Fun first look photos of the bride and groom.

Fun first look photos of the bride and groom.


Nick and Jessica exchange gifts of radiant diamond earrings and a charming pocketwach.

Nick and Jessica exchange gifts of radiant diamond earrings and a charming pocketwatch.


Stunning bride and groom portraits at Hope Glen Farm.

Stunning bride and groom portraits at Hope Glen Farm.


Beautiful wedding day essentials for the bride and groom.

Beautiful wedding day essentials for the bride and groom.

Special moments shared between Nick and Jessica on their wedding day.

Special moments shared between Nick and Jessica on “The Kissing Tree”.


The wedding party--a good looking bunch.

The wedding party–a good looking bunch.


Perfect day for an outdoor ceremony.

Perfect day for an outdoor ceremony.


Beautiful wedding reception complete with a pig roast, and a “Fly Away With Me” theme.


Nick and Jessica sharing the first moments of wedded bliss.

Nick and Jessica sharing the first moments of wedded bliss.


Reception details, including a tasty wedding cake encased in a world map.

Reception details, including a tasty wedding cake encased in a world map.


Members of the wedding party share toasts, speeches and stories commemorating Nick and Jessica's wedding day.

Members of the wedding party share toasts, speeches and stories commemorating Nick and Jessica’s wedding day.


First dance photos, and a flower girl with big shoes to fill.

First dance photos, and a flower girl with big shoes to fill.


The perfect ending to an extraordinary day.

The perfect ending to an extraordinary day.


Venue – Hope Glen Farm

Catering – This Little Piggy

Flowers – Lydia Jane Floral

Cake – Sweet Retreat Cupcake Boutique

Dress – Wedding Shoppe

Menswear – Savvi Formalwear

Decor – A Vintage Touch

Entertainment – Adagio DJay Entertainment

Alcohol – Minnesota School of Bartending

Hair and Make-Up – Natalie Rae Designs