Emily and Douglas at Argos Farm

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Emily and Douglas at Argos Farm

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How did you meet?
We met at Monmouth Medical Center in 2014, I was an RN working on the oncology unit and Douglas joined our team as a patient care tech. We became friends immediately and hit it off. We went on our first date June 2015 to see Jurassic World and had wings and beer after.

How did you get engaged?
We planned a spontaneous trip to Ireland through Groupon for St. Patrick’s Day 2016. Apparently he had known he was going to propose for a while and used this as an opportunity to do so! He brought his great grandmother’s ring with him and before we can make it to the cliffs of Moher he knelt down in a park in Belfast and popped the question!

Details of the day!
We found Argos Farm through family who live in Lacey Township. We went to visit and decided it would be a perfect venue for our DIY farm wedding. Our theme was farm/country and we kept it simple. For our ceremony outside, we had haybales for seating and mum’s to line the aisle. We had long family style tables with white linens and babies breath along the center. Along the walls he had photos of ourselves in vintage frames found in a flea market.

Why did you choose your venue?
We found Argos Farm through family who live in Lacey Township. We went to visit and decided it would be a perfect venue for our DIY farm wedding. Agela and Spyro, the farm owners, really took the time to make sure everything was perfect for us!

What was on your menu?
We had a buffet style catered by Kate & Ally’s. For cocktail hour we had a lot of finger foods and cheeseburger sliders, and maple bacon stations set up at the bars. We had prime rib carvings station (Doug’s favorite) along with many other main dishes. Instead of cake, we served assorted pies from the farm bakery and apple cider donuts.

All about your gown!
My gown was lace all through with a slight trumpet shape and train.

What was your favorite moment?
Our vows was my favorite moment. Doug was sincerely himself in giving his vows and I knew there was not an ounce of doubt in his mind. I also enjoyed our photo session that took place during the cocktail hour, we got to spend time togetehr in wildflowers!

One detail you couldn’t live without?
We ended up making all the bouquets and boutineers ourselves. Even though this was a lot of work, mine was so special because Doug made mine for me and wanted it to be perfect.

Did anything go wrong?
While I was walking down the aisle with my parents, not even halfway the music cut out. It was so funny, and the guests just started humming ‘dunnn dun dunn dunnn’

First dance song?
Can’t Help Falling in Love by Elvis

Any advice for future brides?
Don’t stress the small stuff, try to enjoy your day to the fullest. Make sure you make it about you and your husband. Take a moment by yourselves to soak it in.

Honeymoon Location?
We rented a cabin on a lake in Licolnville Maine and relaxed, went canoeing, spent a day in Acadia National Park, and ate a lot of lobster!

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East Brunswick, NJ

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Argos Farm

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Argos Farm

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Kaylyn Ivy Photography

Officiant

Charles Lopez, of Metuchen

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David's Bridal

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