Late-Summer Garden Magic | Makaela & Josh’s Fern Hill Barn Wedding


Makaela and Josh celebrated their gorgeous early September wedding at Fern Hill Barn in Spencer, MA. The day was filled with beautiful light, handmade details, and sweet personal touches in shades of blue and green.


Makaela looked stunning in her classic strapless gown with a ruffled layered skirt, while Josh and his groomsmen looked sharp in black tuxes. The bridesmaids’ sage green satin dresses tied everything together perfectly.


After a lovely ceremony, the couple explored the grounds for photos during cocktail hour, making their way through the gardens and down to the ferns for portraits in the late afternoon sun. All of the gardens were perfectly in bloom, creating the most gorgeous setting for photos.


One of the most touching moments of the day was when Makaela dedicated her bouquet to her mom as a surprise. Later that evening, Makaela shared a dance with her dad and Josh danced with his mom while everyone watched—a beautiful moment before the party kicked off.


Guests filled the dance floor and celebrated well into the night—an unforgettable day from start to finish.

Elegant bridal preparation moment in soft natural window light.
Wedding party getting ready in an elegant room with natural light streaming through windows.
Rustic wooden staircase and stone wall interior of a wedding venue.
Wedding reception setup with dusty blue bridesmaid dresses and rustic wooden decor.
A formal dressed person adjusts their tie while looking in a mirror at a wooden vanity.
A series of dramatic portraits in dark lighting showing formal attire and a boutonniere.
Groomsman in black suit adjusts his tie in a wood-paneled room.
Panoramic view of a wedding ceremony setup with wooden arbor and white chairs on a green lawn under blue sky.
White wooden fence displays wedding ceremony timeline and schedule details.
Groomsmen in black suits stand in a line on a grassy hill during a wedding.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated on white chairs and a rustic wooden arch on a sunny day.
Wedding ceremony setup with gazebo decorated with white flowers and stone pathway.
An outdoor wedding ceremony takes place under a wooden gazebo decorated with white flowers.
Wedding ceremony in progress at an outdoor gazebo with guests seated on wooden chairs.
Wedding party poses for outdoor photos on a rustic wooden deck.