Brianna & Joe | A Sweet and Sunny Wedding at Fern Hill Barn


Brianna and Joe’s wedding day at Fern Hill Barn in Spencer, MA was the kind of celebration that just felt right. Full of joy, sunshine, and all the little moments that make a wedding day unforgettable, these two were so ready to say “I do”—and nothing was going to stand in their way.


Luckily, the weather delivered a perfect early fall day with crisp air and golden light. We explored the Fern Hill grounds for photos, including a walk down the hill into the ferns for some dreamy, tucked-away portraits. The setting was beautiful, but it was Brianna and Joe’s sweet connection that really stole the show.


One of the most touching parts of the day was their “first touch” before the ceremony. Without seeing each other, they stood back-to-back around a corner and held hands, taking a few quiet moments to talk. Brianna later said it helped calm her nerves—and it was such a genuine, emotional moment to witness.


The details of the day were just as thoughtful. Brianna and her mom made all the flowers and centerpieces by hand, adding candy and playful love quotes to each table. It made the whole space feel so personal and welcoming—just like the couple themselves.


The afternoon flowed effortlessly, filled with laughter, happy tears, and dancing with the people they love most. Everyone was excited to celebrate Bri and Joe, and the good vibes were contagious. We even got a good chuckle reminding our own Joe Dolen that he wasn’t the most important Joe of the day!


Brianna and Joe, thank you for inviting us to capture your day. You two were a dream to photograph and such a joy to be around. Wishing you a lifetime of love and laughter.

Wedding invitation suite with floral bouquet and bridal sandals arranged on grass.
Diamond engagement ring and wedding band displayed on decorative floral stationery.
A groom in a formal vest and white shirt adjusts his bowtie while smiling in a black and white portrait.
Two men in white shirts and dark vests check their watches together while getting ready in a rustic room.
A groom in a black tuxedo with a boutonniere smiles warmly while standing in front of wooden doors and an arched window.
A person wearing white is seated in front of a mirror while others help prepare for a special occasion.
A bride in an elegant lace wedding dress looks at her reflection in a mirror while getting ready.
A stylist styling long curly hair with intricate attention to detail, captured in sepia tones.
A bride poses in an elegant lace wedding gown with long train and floral headpiece in a sunlit room.
An emotional first look moment between someone in a grey suit and another in a beaded wedding dress reflected in a mirror.
A touching moment between two people in wedding attire sharing an intimate embrace inside an elegant room.
A couple shares a first look moment while holding hands against a stone wall.
A romantic black and white portrait captured beside a rustic stone wall during a wedding celebration.
White ceremony chairs line a stone path leading to a wooden gazebo set against rolling hills and blue skies.
Two formally dressed wedding attendees in dark suits and boutonnières walking together at an outdoor summer ceremony.