It was great to be back at Fair Oaks Farms for Lauren and Ryan’s summer wedding at the picture-perfect Indiana wedding venue.
Before I show more of our golden hour and sunset wedding photos, the day starts with bride and groom prep at the adjacent Fairfield Inn & Suites Fair Oaks Farms.
I had a great time bouncing back and forth from the bridal suite to the groom’s suite, and we had a lot of laughs in both. Soon enough, it would be “go time,” as Lauren said, and we’d make our way toward the outdoor ceremony area.
Bridal Prep
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Groom Prep
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I’ve always loved the outdoor ceremony area at Fair Oaks Farms due to rolling fields, which creates a serene and clean ceremony backdrop. The outdoor space feels both private and expansive, and couples can make it their own from florals on the arch to vintage touches on the chairs.
Ceremony
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After the ceremony, it was time for family and wedding party group portraits. I also finally had a chance to capture the newlyweds together in the open fields. The vast skies created ideal conditions for soft, dreamy light—especially when we returned for golden hour portraits at Fair Oaks Farm.
Portraits
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Receptions at Fair Oaks Farms are special because they blend rustic charm with modern elegance, all set against a backdrop of scenic farmland and fresh country air.
Oh, and did I mention that the food is delicious and is often locally sourced and beautifully prepared? The reception room has easy transitions between cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing—great for documenting the full story of the night.
As you can see from the images here, the dance floor was PACKED, courtesy of Lauren and Ryan’s energetic guests and DJ Sutton.
Reception
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