The Retteraths

Justine and Sam got married on a gorgeous September day at Justine's childhood home. The intimate ceremony took place in her parent's spacious backyard, with a cornfield backdrop and hand-made custom benches for the small number of guests. We walked around the property afterwards and took photos on nearly every corner of Justine's parents yard - including the ditch by the road because it was blocked from the harsh midday sun!

Justine and Sam's reception was held in the large garage/barn near the main house. The decorating skills of Justine and her family turned the industrial space into a truly beautiful reception venue. Throughout the night, nearly 300 guests celebrated with the newly-wed couple. Having many mutual friends with Justine and Sam, I was able to spend time with my best friend, as well as see a few people I haven't seen in years! See the photos below for a truly fun and unique wedding :)

Bride in lace gown with red rose hair accessory getting ready with help from loved ones.
Bride in lace wedding dress putting on red heels while seated on a wooden chair.
Bride in lace gown walking toward groom standing near a red berry tree for first look.
Bride and groom sharing a tender embrace near a red berry tree on wedding day.
Groom in blue suit smiling at bride during first look moment near a red berry tree.
Groom in blue suit smiling joyfully while holding bride's hands near a red berry tree.
Bride and groom sharing a warm embrace while smiling near a vibrant red berry tree.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss framed by red berry tree branches on their wedding day.
Rustic wooden bench with carved initials and wedding date displayed on green grass at an outdoor ceremony.
Groom in navy suit examines a red flower before his outdoor wedding ceremony near a cornfield arch.
Wedding party walks across green lawn toward outdoor ceremony venue with groomsmen in gray suits and red boutonnieres.
Groomsmen in matching gray suits with red boutonnieres walk in procession at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride in white lace gown holding red bouquet walks with father toward outdoor farm wedding ceremony.
Smiling bride carrying red rose bouquet walks down the aisle with her father at an outdoor wedding.
Bride in lace wedding gown with red bouquet is escorted by her father down the outdoor ceremony aisle.
Groom embraces bride carrying red roses at a white arch wedding ceremony beside a cornfield.
Wide shot of intimate outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated on wooden benches before a floral arch.
Bride and groom exchange vows at a red floral arch outdoor wedding ceremony beside a cornfield.
Outdoor wedding ceremony under a red floral arch on green grass with bride, groom, and groomsmen in gray suits.
Bride reads vows under white arch with red flowers at outdoor farm wedding ceremony with corn field backdrop.
Wedding officiant gestures during outdoor ceremony under red floral arch surrounded by groomsmen in gray suits.
Bride and groom exchange vows outdoors under red floral arch with groomsmen standing beside cornfield backdrop.
Groom places ring on bride's finger under red floral arch at outdoor farm wedding ceremony.
Newlyweds share first kiss under white arch adorned with red flowers at outdoor farm wedding ceremony.
Smiling newlyweds walk hand in hand down the aisle after outdoor farm wedding ceremony.
Wedding party portrait with bride holding red bouquet flanked by four groomsmen in gray suits outdoors.
Bride and groom kiss while groomsmen in gray suits stand beside them during outdoor wedding portrait.
Groom in navy suit poses with two groomsmen in gray suits and floral ties outdoors.
Bride in lace gown holds red roses flanked by two groomsmen in gray suits outdoors.
Bride and groom posing outdoors, she holds red roses bouquet, he wears brown suit with red boutonniere.
Wedding family portrait with bride in lace gown, groom in navy suit, and two guests outdoors.
Wedding party group photo with bride, groom, and four family members on green lawn.
Wedding party group of eight posing outdoors on green lawn with red rose boutonnieres.
Bride in lace wedding gown holds red rose bouquet while standing on green lawn outdoors.
Close-up of bride in lace gown holding red roses bouquet with red lip makeup outdoors.
Bride and groom pose under berry tree, she in lace gown holding red roses bouquet.
Groom in navy suit kisses bride on forehead under red berry tree outdoors.
Bride and groom standing together under flowering red berry tree on green lawn outdoors.
Bride and groom embracing and smiling at each other under a red berry tree on their wedding day.
Wedding couple sharing a romantic moment under a red berry tree in a lush green outdoor setting.
Bride and groom hugging and smiling outdoors near a blooming red berry tree on their wedding day.
Smiling bride holding red rose bouquet with groom embracing her under a red berry tree outdoors.
Bride and groom sharing a tender moment with a red rose bouquet under a lush red berry tree.
Wedding couple embracing under a large red berry tree on a sunny day with green lawn backdrop.
Groom kissing bride on the cheek as she holds a red rose bouquet under a red berry tree.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand laughing together on a green lawn near red berry trees.
Happy bride and groom walking hand in hand on a grassy hill with red berry trees behind them.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss under red berry tree branches while bride holds red rose bouquet.
Bride and groom smiling outdoors in a field, holding red roses bouquet, bride in lace dress, groom in navy suit.
Smiling bride and groom posing back-to-back in a field, groom holding a bouquet of red roses.
Bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss in a grassy field, bride holding a vibrant red roses bouquet.
Bride and groom touching foreheads tenderly, holding red roses bouquet, posing before lush green foliage.
Bride and groom standing together smiling before a lush green shrub, bride holding red roses bouquet.
Bride and groom smiling at camera before green foliage, bride holding red roses, groom in navy suit.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss outdoors before colorful autumn foliage, bride holding red roses bouquet.
Bride and groom holding hands and smiling before a lush green shrub, bride in lace dress with red roses.
Bride and groom laughing together holding hands before green shrubs, bride in lace dress with red roses.
Bride and groom share a kiss while holding red roses bouquet in front of lush green bushes on wedding day.
Black and white photo of bride glancing back at groom standing close together before a lush green shrub.
Newlywed couple sharing a romantic kiss outdoors with vibrant red and green foliage backdrop on wedding day.
Elegant heart-shaped chocolate wedding cake with white frosting, red roses, and Mr & Mrs topper on wood slab.
Wedding reception hall filled with guests seated at long white tables decorated with red accents and fairy lights.
Wedding party seated at head table decorated with red roses and S&J monogram letters with fairy lights backdrop.
Bride and groom kissing at decorated head table with S&J monogram and red rose garland at wedding reception.
Best man delivering wedding speech at microphone stand before head table with fairy lights and floral decorations.
Groomsman giving heartfelt wedding toast at microphone with bridal party seated at decorated reception head table.
Wedding guest giving a humorous speech at reception with fairy lights and floral decorations in the background.
Man delivering wedding speech at microphone stand with bridal party at elegantly decorated reception head table.
A groom gives a speech at an elegant wedding reception decorated with fairy lights and red floral arrangements.
A joyful wedding party group photo with bride and groom surrounded by friends outside a rustic venue.
A groom dips his bride for a romantic kiss in a lush green field beside a cornfield on their wedding day.
A groom dramatically dips his bride in a lace wedding gown for a kiss in a scenic green field.
A black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing a tender kiss in an open field on their wedding day.
A bride with red roses in her hair shares a romantic kiss with her groom in a golden outdoor field.
A smiling bride and groom share their first dance, with the bride wearing a red rose hair accessory.
A black and white intimate photo of a bride and groom embracing during their first dance at the reception.
A joyful groom smiles at his bride during their first dance, both adorned with red rose accents.
A bride and groom share their first dance surrounded by guests under fairy lights at their wedding reception.
Bride and groom share their first dance, smiling joyfully, surrounded by wedding guests at a warmly lit reception.
Bride in lace gown and groom share an intimate slow dance on the wedding reception dance floor.
A smiling woman in black dress dances with a man in a navy suit at a wedding reception.
Elegant mother-son dance at wedding reception, woman in black gown smiling warmly under soft lighting.
Bride in lace gown shares a sweet father-daughter dance at a rustic wedding reception venue.
Bride in long-sleeve lace gown twirls during father-daughter dance at a festive wedding reception.
Black and white photo of bride being spun by partner during wedding reception dance.
Bride in lace gown laughs during lively father-daughter dance as wedding guests cheer and watch.
Bride in lace gown watches as her father bows during their fun wedding reception dance.
Bride in lace wedding gown plays a red electric guitar at her wedding reception celebration.