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Sunflower Dreams: A Modern Day Love Story

In August 2021, 22 Acres Farm had the honor of providing the space that celebrated the modern day love story and union of Sherry and Alex.

Sherry and Alex, a newly married couple, lean against a black wooden fence at 22 Acres Farm, a scenic Columbus, Ohio wedding venue. The golden light of the late afternoon sun casts a warm glow over the open fields and surrounding trees. Sherry wears a white dress with delicate crisscross straps, while Alex keeps it casual in a gray t-shirt and khaki pants. The peaceful countryside setting reflects the simplicity and romance of their modern-day love story.

How It All Began

Their love story began about nine years prior at the Lancaster police department. They both were new hires, Sherry a dispatcher, and Alex an officer. They immediately clicked, and their friendship quickly grew into a romantic relationship.

After a few years of dating, they decided to move in together. Nearly two years later, they were expecting. Not wanting to rush because of the pregnancy, they waited until they could have the wedding of their dreams.

Sherry, the bride, kneels in her flowing white gown, smiling at her young son in the bridal suite at 22 Acres Farm, a Columbus, Ohio wedding venue. The cozy, rustic room is filled with wedding preparations, with a mirror reflecting the joyful moment between mother and son before the ceremony.

The Proposal

One afternoon during the COVID-19 lockdowns, Alex had encouraged Sherry to go to the grocery store to allow her some time without their young son. Since it was in the middle of a pandemic, he knew he couldn’t take her out, but also knew he couldn’t wait any longer to propose.

Unexpectedly upon her return, Alex was down on one knee with their son and asked Sherry to spend the rest of her life with him—a question she immediately accepted.

“Alex had told me to go ahead and go to the grocery store and he would watch our son (I was excited to just go without the little one). When I came back, Alex was in a suit and down on one knee with our son. And of course I said yes!”

Guests gather inside the beautifully decorated barn at 22 Acres Farm, a Columbus, Ohio wedding venue, for Sherry and Alex’s reception. A rustic wooden gift table is adorned with sunflowers, vintage glass vases, and a sign welcoming guests to leave cards. Soft drapery and warm string lights create a romantic atmosphere.

The Planning

After nearly a decade of life together, it was finally time to plan the wedding of their dreams! From the start, they wanted to keep things as simple as possible. After visiting 22 Acres Farm, they knew it was the right space to accomplish that. It was something different, and they immediately fell in love with the beauty of the barn, sunflowers, and surrounding fields. They knew it would be the perfect place to celebrate their special day.

Wedding guests mingle outside the rustic wooden barn at 22 Acres Farm, a top Columbus, Ohio wedding venue. Under the shade of a large tree, friends and family enjoy drinks and conversation while a food truck serves guests, adding a relaxed and fun touch to the celebration.

Sherry considers her style to be boho rustic. She prefers keeping things simple and loves the beauty in and around 22 Acres Farm. Sunflowers are her favorite, so choosing an August wedding while they were in full bloom provided the perfect setting. Combined with décor selections from our Something Borrowed Room, everything came together perfectly.

Sherry and Alex share their first kiss as newlyweds beneath a rustic wooden arch decorated with sunflowers at 22 Acres Farm, a stunning Columbus, Ohio wedding venue. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting a golden glow over their romantic outdoor ceremony.

“I like that everything [is] included: tables, chairs, decorations, etc. And of course the sunflowers! They are my favorite.”

The Details

Sherry and Alex loved planning the details. They especially loved the flexibility when it came to vendors. For food, they went with a local food truck, Paddy Wagon. This not only kept things simple, but provided guests with a wide variety of tasty options.

The bride, Sherry, chats with a guest under the pavilion at 22 Acres Farm, a Columbus, Ohio wedding venue. In the background, the Paddy Wagon food truck serves guests, offering a unique and relaxed dining experience as friends and family enjoy the outdoor reception.

We love when food trucks visit 22 Acres Farm, as it provides our guests with a unique experience. Food trucks are also a much more cost-effective option when compared to caterers, and we love that the “mess” stays primarily in one place.

Wedding guests line up at the Paddy Wagon food truck, a Columbus, Ohio favorite, at 22 Acres Farm. The truck’s vintage police-themed design adds a fun, casual element to the outdoor wedding reception, allowing guests to enjoy fresh, made-to-order meals.

For beverages, Sherry and Alex went with Tap Truck Ohio. A fully restored vintage truck houses this “bar on wheels,” and provides couples with a professional bartender and beverage services with up to five custom options.

Sherry and Alex celebrate their wedding at 22 Acres Farm, a Columbus, Ohio wedding venue, posing in front of Tap Truck Ohio’s vintage Ford bar-on-wheels. Sherry sits on the hood in a short white dress, holding a drink, while Alex stands beside her, smiling as they toast to their future.

Our Venue Space

Sherry and Alex particularly enjoyed the space available to couples in preparation prepare for their special day. Our Bridal Suite offered the perfect space for Sherry and her bridal party to kick off the festivities.

Sherry and her bridesmaids sit together in the bright bridal suite at 22 Acres Farm, a wedding venue in Columbus, Ohio that offers both a bridal suite and a groom's room. Wearing matching floral robes—Sherry’s in green and her bridesmaids’ in gray with sunflower prints—they laugh and pose before the big day begins. The elegant and cozy space provides the perfect setting for wedding day preparations.

When planning a wedding, Sherry offered this helpful advice:

“Honestly, just keep things simple. Use as much as you can from the venue. Don’t stress about the little details because honestly, your guests will probably not even be thinking about it.”

Sherry and Alex pose under a large, leafy tree at 22 Acres Farm, a Columbus, Ohio wedding venue. The bride holds a sunflower bouquet, and the groom wears a gray suit with a purple tie, standing along a picturesque farm fence-lined path, perfect for timeless wedding photography.

Modern Day Love

Wedding’s don’t have to be a stressful endeavor. By going with simpler options, Sherry and Alex made their day less stressful, giving them time to enjoy each other and the loved ones that joined in the celebrations.

Congratulations Sherry and Alex! We thank you for choosing 22 Acres Farm to help celebrate your happy union together.

Sherry and Alex share a quiet moment, dancing in the golden sunset in front of the rustic barn at 22 Acres Farm, a Columbus, Ohio wedding venue. With soft smiles and warm light surrounding them, the couple embraces in front of the beautifully restored wooden structure adorned with hanging flower baskets.

Photographer: Visual Storytelling + Co | Dress: Lulus Weddings | Hair: Ashley Ramey

Officiant: Pastor Mark Raddatz Makeup: Rachel Hodnett | DJ: Mastermix DJ Service

Cake and Sweets: Schorr is Sweet | Bartender: Tap Truck Ohio | Food Truck: Paddy Wagon

Take the First Step Toward Forever

Ready to take the next step in planning your dream wedding? At 22 Acres Farm, we make it easy to get all the information you need:

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