COURTNEY & CHAD - OCTOBER AT O'BRIEN FARM, ST. JOHN'S // NEWFOUNDLAND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY


Courtney and Chad are truly SO cool.


This was my first wedding back at O’Brien Farm Foundation since my own wedding there back in August, and it was extra special to experience the magic of this incredible space from an outside perspective. I've been purposely saving it for my own wedding, so Courtney and Chad's day has been my first opportunity to shoot here.


Courtney and Chad made their day so uniquely theirs, filled with personal touches from start to finish. Courtney and her girls hand-made a hundred friendship bracelets (including one that now has a permanent spot in my own jewelry box)! Paired with a kick-ass playlist, a meaningful hand fasting ceremony, a taco bar, and a baked potato station that easily ranks in my top ten wedding meals of all time, the energy was unmatched.


Above all, their sweet friends and family lifted them up and celebrated them every second of the day. Courtney and Chad, thank you so much for having me! It was an absolute honour to document your celebration.


Here is a glimpse into their unforgettable autumn day at O’Brien Farm.

Black suit jacket on a hanger hanging over a framed black-and-white photo of a guitarist performing on stage, under a wall light.
Polished brown leather dress shoes beside a green "His Vows" booklet resting on a tan leather chair, a groom's wedding day detail.
Person in blue pants and patterned socks stands beside a pair of brown leather dress shoes on a purple floral carpet.
Smiling man in a blue vest, white shirt and dark tie adjusts his cuffs while getting ready in a warmly lit room with a colorful portrait.
A woman in a navy blazer helps a man in a white shirt and suspenders adjust his tie in a hotel room with red curtains and a framed portrait.
Two men in vests and dress shirts stand in a hotel room as one helps the other fasten his cufflink in a black and white photo.
Groom in a navy three-piece suit helps a man adjust his jacket in a cozy room with a yellow tufted sofa and framed portraits.
Black and white photo of a groom in a vest and tie adjusting his cuff while standing in a hotel hallway with framed art.
Five groomsmen in navy vests, white shirts and red ties laugh and hold drinks while getting ready together in a cozy hotel room.
Five men in matching navy vests, white shirts, red ties and sunglasses pose on a gold sofa beneath a framed portrait in a stylish room.
Strapless white wedding dress with a long train hanging from a railing above a wooden staircase in black and white.
White wedding dress hanging on a decorative beaded hanger from a wooden beam in a bright room with white walls and a door.
Flat lay of a wedding invitation suite with RSVP card, red ribbon, orange floral bouquet, blush sandals, scissors and a decorative frame.
Vintage gold ornate tray with pearl jewelry and rings in blush boxes on a red silk ribbon beside a sheer white veil.
Bride in a white robe and veil reacts excitedly on a wooden deck as three bridesmaids in red dresses cheer and clap around her.
Bride in a white satin robe sits in a chair holding a bouquet of cream roses, orange and red blooms, and eucalyptus greenery.
A bridesmaid in a burgundy dress helps a bride in a white strapless wedding gown get ready beside a bright window.
A woman in a navy beaded dress smiles as she helps a bride in a strapless white gown and veil fasten her wedding dress.
Woman in a red dress with a braided updo fastens the buttons on the back of a bride's white strapless wedding gown and veil.
Bride in a strapless white wedding gown getting ready as two women in red and navy dresses help adjust her dress in a bright room.
Bride in a white satin wedding gown gets help with final dress adjustments from two women in navy and coral dresses in a bright room.
Smiling bride in a white gown and veil adjusts her earring while getting ready, with a woman in black standing in the background.
A bride in a white strapless gown and veil has her bracelet fastened by an older woman as a bridesmaid in red looks on.
Three bridesmaids in red dresses smile with joy as they see the bride in her white gown and veil on the wedding day.
Bride's hand holding a bouquet of red and white flowers in front of a large red cargo ship docked at a harbor.
Man in a navy suit and brown leather shoes stands facing away on a gravel path surrounded by autumn trees.
Bride in a white gown holding a bouquet watches smiling as the groom in a navy suit stands facing away on a tree-lined path.
Bride in a white gown and veil faces a groom in a navy suit who covers his mouth, moved, during their first look on a wooded path.
Bride in a white satin wedding gown and veil embraces a man in a navy suit on a gravel path with green and yellow foliage behind.
Smiling bride in a white strapless gown holding a bouquet stands beside a groom in a blue suit on a gravel path in a sunlit wooded setting.
Smiling bride in a white strapless gown holding a red and white bouquet stands beside a groom in a blue suit on a wooded path.
Bride in a white strapless gown and veil holding a bouquet kisses her groom in a navy suit on a gravel path surrounded by green trees.
Bride in white gown stands with groomsmen in navy suits and bridesmaids in red dresses holding bouquets on a gravel path in the woods.
Bride and groom stand together on a rocky shore beside a red and white boat, with autumn trees and calm water in the background.
Bride in a white gown and flowing veil kisses groom in a navy suit on a gravel path surrounded by colorful autumn trees.
Joyful bride in a white gown surrounded by laughing groomsmen in navy suits and bridesmaids in red dresses posing by a waterfront.
Five groomsmen in navy suits and red ties stand arm in arm on a wooden wharf with a harbor, green building and hillside behind them.
A bride in a flowing white gown holds a bouquet while a bridesmaid in a red dress holds her train on a wooden boardwalk.
Two people in navy suits share a tender moment at a waterfront, one adjusting the other's collar, with hills and colorful buildings behind.
Five groomsmen in navy suits with red ties and boutonnieres laugh together on a waterfront dock with colorful buildings and hills behind.
Bride in a white gown stands with four bridesmaids in red dresses holding bouquets on a wooden dock by the water.
Bride in a white wedding gown stands on a wooden dock with four bridesmaids in red dresses, all holding floral bouquets by the water.
Bride in a white strapless gown and a woman in a red dress hold bouquets on a wooden waterfront dock with green buildings and hills behind.
Bride in a white gown and veil and a man in a navy suit kiss the cheeks of a smiling bridesmaid in red holding a bouquet by the waterfront.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a navy suit embrace on a wooden dock overlooking a calm harbor with colorful waterfront houses.
White and rust-orange rose arrangements with greenery line the grass aisle beside white chairs at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
White picket fence and gate beside blooming white hydrangeas, with guests seated under a tent at an outdoor garden wedding ceremony.
White wooden folding chairs on green grass, each with a handwritten sign and ribbon on the seat, set up for an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Rustic wooden garden arch covered in green vines and white flowers beside a wine barrel topped with orange and white floral arrangements.
A groom in a navy suit escorts a woman in a burgundy lace dress along a garden path past a white picket fence at an outdoor wedding.
Two men in suits share a warm embrace at an outdoor wedding, with guests nearby and a floral arrangement on a wooden barrel.
Woman in a red dress holds a bouquet of white and pink flowers while walking down a gravel path toward a white house with green trim.
Bride in a white gown walks arm in arm with a man in a navy suit and a woman in a navy dress past a white clapboard house with green doors.
Groomsmen in navy suits stand in a row at an outdoor garden wedding ceremony beside a wooden barrel topped with a floral arrangement.
A bride in a white wedding gown embraces a man in a navy suit during an outdoor tent ceremony as guests watch from white chairs.
A father in a navy suit hands his bride in a white gown to the groom during an outdoor tent wedding ceremony as a woman and guests look on.
Four groomsmen in navy suits with red boutonnieres stand in a row at an outdoor fall wedding beside a wooden barrel of flowers.
Wedding guests seated on white folding chairs on a lawn watch an outdoor ceremony, with a white floral arrangement in the foreground.
Man in navy suit with boutonniere and woman in blue dress sit among guests during an outdoor garden wedding ceremony with white flowers.
A bride in a white gown and a groom in a navy suit exchange vows outdoors as bridesmaids in red dresses hold bouquets nearby.
Bride in a white gown and veil holds hands with a groom in a navy suit during an outdoor garden wedding ceremony.
A smiling groom in a navy suit holds hands with his veiled bride as an officiant in a tweed jacket leads their outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride in a white gown faces the groom and officiant during an outdoor garden wedding ceremony with floral arrangements and a wooden barrel.
Groom in a navy suit reads vows from a green book into a microphone during an outdoor garden wedding with floral barrel decor.
Bride in a white gown and veil faces a groom in a navy suit as an officiant speaks beneath a vine-covered arbor at an outdoor wedding.
Bride in a white strapless gown speaks into a microphone while bridesmaids in red dresses hold bouquets at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride in a white gown reads her vows from a card at an outdoor garden wedding as bridesmaids in red dresses hold bouquets nearby.
Black and white photo of an outdoor garden wedding ceremony with hanging framed family photos, a bride in a gown, and seated guests.
Guests seated on white chairs under a large white tent during an outdoor ceremony, framed by leafy trees and a white picket fence.
Bridesmaids in red dresses hold bouquets and smile during an outdoor wedding ceremony as the bride in a white gown and veil looks on.
Bride and groom exchange vows at an outdoor garden wedding ceremony with bridesmaids in red dresses and groomsmen in navy suits looking on.
Four groomsmen in navy suits with red boutonnieres stand in a row at an outdoor garden wedding ceremony surrounded by autumn foliage.
Outdoor wedding ceremony under a tent as the couple exchanges vows, with bridesmaids in red dresses and groomsmen in navy suits.
Bride and groom clasp hands bound with a braided cord during a handfasting ceremony as a smiling officiant looks on outdoors.
Wedding officiant in a green plaid tie performs a handfasting ceremony as a bride and groom in a blue suit have their hands bound with cord.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a navy suit hold a braided cord during a handfasting wedding ceremony led by an officiant outdoors.
Bride and groom sign the marriage license at a wooden table during an outdoor wedding ceremony as guests look on beside a rustic building.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a navy suit kiss under a flower-covered arch as a bridesmaid in red and an officiant look on.
Bride in white gown and groom in navy suit walk hand in hand down the aisle at an outdoor garden wedding with bridesmaids in red dresses.
Bride and groom walk down the aisle together under a tent in a black and white outdoor wedding ceremony with guests and floral arrangements.
Bride in a white gown embraces a man in a navy suit while bridesmaids in red dresses hug nearby at an outdoor wedding.
Wedding guests embrace and congratulate a couple near a white picket fence and gate outside a charming white cottage with green trim.
Smiling bride in a white gown and veil and groom in a navy suit showing off their wedding rings in a sunny garden with a white picket fence.
Bride in white gown and groom in navy suit pose with two women in burgundy dresses under a vine-covered garden arbor.
Bride in a white gown and veil poses with a bridesmaid in a red dress and two men in suits under a leafy garden arch.
Smiling groom in a navy suit stands beside a bride in a white gown and a bridesmaid in red, holding bouquets under a leafy garden arbor.
Bride in a white gown poses with the groom, two bridesmaids in red dresses, and a groomsman under a leafy garden arch at an outdoor wedding.
Smiling couple in a navy suit and red dress holding a bouquet of red and pink flowers beside a leafy green garden trellis.
Woman in a long-sleeved top leans over a wooden cornhole board on a grassy lawn, with ladder toss games and trees in the background.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a gray suit stand beside an officiant at an outdoor garden wedding ceremony with a signing table.
Gray-haired woman in a pink cardigan tosses a bean bag toward a red cornhole board on a sunny lawn surrounded by green trees.
Smiling woman in a floral dress laughs with friends outdoors while a man in glasses covers his face in amusement.
Bride in a white gown and four bridesmaids in red dresses smile and show off their rings outdoors by a white fence.
Bridesmaids in burgundy dresses and bracelets reach their hands together in a circle with a bride in white.
Two gold wedding rings resting on the tonearm headshell of a vintage turntable with a vinyl record spinning below.
Bride in a white wedding gown and groom in a dark suit embrace in a sunlit forest clearing surrounded by tall trees.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom embracing forehead to forehead under a veil in a quiet woodland setting.
Smiling bride in a strapless white wedding gown and sheer veil stands on a leafy forest path surrounded by tall trees.
Smiling bride in glasses wearing a white satin wedding dress and sheer veil, posing outdoors in a sunlit wooded setting.
Smiling groom in a navy blue three-piece suit with a floral boutonniere and dark tie stands outdoors among trees in a wooded setting.
Groom in a navy suit leads his bride in a flowing white wedding gown along a sunlit forest path.
Black and white photo of a smiling bride and groom sharing a happy moment on a wooded trail among tall trees.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a dark suit embrace beside blooming white hydrangeas near a garden pergola at an outdoor wedding.
Smiling bride in a white gown and veil embraces her laughing groom in a navy suit during an outdoor garden wedding with a white tent behind.
Smiling bride in a white gown leans against groom in a blue suit and tie as they pose for wedding photos among green trees outdoors.
Bride in a white gown and veil holds hands with her groom in a navy suit in front of a white house with a green door.
Groom in a navy suit twirls his bride in a white gown along a wooded path surrounded by autumn trees.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom embracing at the doorway of a historic colonial-style clapboard home with a shingled roof.
Smiling bride in a strapless white gown embraces her groom in a navy suit beside white hydrangeas and a garden arbor.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a dark suit hold hands walking down a gravel path toward guests at a rustic outdoor farm wedding.
Rustic wooden pallet welcome sign for Courtney and Chad's wedding with a wagon wheel and white floral arrangements on a gravel path.
Long rustic wedding reception tables with wooden chairs, floral centerpieces and place settings in a sunlit forest of tall trees.
Rustic outdoor wedding table set with burgundy napkins, green goblets, beaded glass chargers, and floral centerpieces under a wooden pavilio
Outdoor wedding reception table with a rust red runner, green goblets, wooden chairs, gold votives, and a macrame handfasting cord.
Outdoor wedding reception table with white linens, red runner, peach roses in amber glass vases, candles and wooden chairs.
Elegant wedding table setting with red napkins, green glass goblets, white floral centerpieces, candles and rustic wooden chairs.
Rustic wooden easel holding a chalkboard sign for a signature cocktail, the C+C Gimlet, displayed beside a weathered wood bar.
Elegant table setting with a green vintage goblet, beaded glass charger plates, woven placemats and a red napkin on a wooden table.
Rustic wedding cake with white buttercream and fresh flowers on a wooden spool table beside a chalkboard sign in a forest.
A bride in a white gown and a groom in a navy suit cut their wedding cake together as guests watch in a rustic barn venue.
Bride in a white gown cuts a wedding cake on a rustic wooden table while the groom in a navy suit enjoys a bite at a barn reception.
A bride laughs while feeding her groom a bite of wedding cake beside a rustic wooden table at a barn reception with string lights.
Bride in a white veil and groom seated at a long reception table with guests at a rustic outdoor wedding dinner under string lights.
Wedding guests seated at a long outdoor table raise their joined hands in a toast under a patio heater with a rocky hillside behind them.
Guests at a festive holiday dinner table clink glasses in a toast beside candles, greenery, and red table decor.
Smiling wedding guests in red and white outfits sit and toast at a long reception table with flowers, set outdoors among tall forest trees.
Four smiling guests in navy suits and burgundy attire sit at a candlelit wedding table with floral centerpieces in a forest setting.
Black and white photo of two women laughing and embracing at a wedding reception while a man in a suit sits beside them.
A woman with long curly hair in a green patterned dress reads from a paper into a microphone during an outdoor ceremony among trees.
Woman with long hair and bangs in a green velvet dress sings into a microphone beside a wooden post at an outdoor event.
Smiling woman in a red dress and laughing man in a navy suit with a floral boutonniere sit at an outdoor wedding reception table.
Black and white photo of a smiling couple seated at a candlelit wedding reception table surrounded by guests and flowers.
Emotional bride in a white dress wipes happy tears at a candlelit wedding reception table while a smiling man in a suit looks on.
Woman in a black jacket speaks into a microphone while reading from her phone at an evening event, with candles glowing in the foreground.
A woman in a brown dress embraces a smiling speaker at a wedding reception while guests in navy suits watch from a decorated table.
Wedding guest in a navy suit and red tie reads from a phone while giving a toast beside a seated man and a floral centerpiece.
Smiling couple in wedding attire sits at a candlelit reception table decorated with colorful flowers and glowing candles.
A woman in a navy dress reads from a paper into a microphone while giving a speech at a candlelit reception.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a dark suit share a first dance outside a barn under string lights as wedding guests watch.
Black and white photo of a bride in a white gown dancing with a man in a suit at a wedding reception under string lights while guests watch.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a navy suit share a first dance as guests with glow sticks watch under warm string lights.
Bride in a white gown twirls on the dance floor with her groom in a navy suit as wedding guests watch and smile.
A groom in a navy suit dances with an older woman in a burgundy gown at a rustic barn wedding while guests watch under string lights.
Woman in a red dress dances at an indoor evening reception while men in dark suits stand nearby holding glowing light sticks.
Two grooms in navy suits with boutonnieres dance joyfully at a wedding reception while guests wave glowing light sticks around them.
Smiling guests celebrate at an indoor party, wearing glow stick headbands and holding drinks under warm string lights.
A smiling bride in a white strapless gown holds a glow stick while a woman in a brown jacket raises glow sticks behind her at a reception.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a navy suit smile while guests cheer with glowing light sticks during their wedding reception.