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A Casual Country Barn Wedding at Craven Farm in Snohomish, Washington

Justine Cramer (25 and a teacher) and Josh Money (28 and a naval officer) were spending a quiet night together when Josh switched the TV to a channel

Justine Cramer (25 and a teacher) and Josh Money (28 and a naval officer) were spending a quiet night together when Josh switched the TV to a channel that was playing a concert by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, which the couple had seen when they first began dating. As they were cuddling and enjoying the familiar music, Josh reached behind the pillows and pulled out an engagement ring with a proposal to follow. The two held their wedding at Craven Farm in Snohomish, Washington, where they were able to have their casual country-themed celebration. The outdoor ceremony took place in the cornfields at the venue, with colorful wildflower arrangements and petals decorating the aisle. Justine and Josh were married next to two wood pillars and a rustic wood backdrop simply decorated with more wildflowers. The couple and their guests headed to the barn reception after, which had string lights and paper lanterns hovering over white dining tables with burlap runners. Guests took home favors of honey from North Carolina provided by Josh’s great-uncle. The ivory wedding cake accented with blue was created by Josh’s mother, who added a bride and groom figurine set resembling Justine and Josh at the top.

Silver Diamond Ring With Topaz
The ceremony programs were etched into wood panels with hanging mason jar designs.
Justine chose a sweetheart-neckline wedding dress with a lace overlay, and her bridesmaids donned short, strapless, cornflower-blue dresses. Justine and her girls all wore brown cowboy boots to add a country flair.
Justine held a lush bouquet of wildflower accents with greenery on her wedding day.
Ivy Covered Archway Leading to Ceremony
Josh in Military Uniform, Wedding Ceremony
The couple was married at an altar surrounded by wood pillars and rustic wood panel backdrop at Craven Farm in Snohomish, Washington. The aisle was decorated with wildflower arrangements, drapery and colorful petals.
As Justine and Josh exited the ceremony, friends from the military lined the aisle and held their swords around the couple.
Justine and Josh, Happy Recessional
Justine and Josh stood with their wedding party outside at the venue. Bridesmaids wore cornflower-blue, strapless dresses with cowboy boots, while groomsmen sported tan suits with blue ties to match the bridesmaids.
Intimate Moment, Justine and Josh
Inside the barn reception, round tables were dressed in white tablecloths with burlap runners and decorated with wildflower centerpieces. String lights and paper lanterns hung from the ceiling of the barn venue.
Simple white escort cards surrounded the wood card box at the reception.
Simple Wildflower Centerpiece, Dining Table
"Josh's great-uncle provided honey for our favors," Justine says. "It was a little bit of North Carolina, and the honey is some of the sweetest I have ever tasted."
Josh's mother made the ivory wedding cake, which was decorated with blue sugar flowers and ribbon around the base of the layers. A bride and groom figurine set resembling Justine and Josh served as the cake topper.
Justine and Josh, First Dance