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Real Weddings

August 10, 2023

Farmhouse Chic Wedding

Osbornia Farm | Quarryville, PA

This past weekend was another one for the history books, as we celebrated Alley and Chris’ farmhouse chic wedding at Osbornia Farm in Quarryville, PA. With its rustic charm, natural beauty, and timeless elegance, this venue became the perfect canvas for a celebration filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments.

traditional vows, untraditional trivia

While unique details were sprinkled throughout the venue to represent Alley and Chris’ personal style, their vows were one of the most distinctive aspects of this particular couple’s day.

Alley took a less traditional and incredibly thoughtful approach to her vows. She incorporated Chris’ love of basketball into her nuptials in the form of trivia. Initially, Chris thought she was kidding but soon learned Alley meant business! However, she offered helpful hints when she felt Chris floundering for an answer on the spot.

After each question posed, Alley artfully connected the question’s answer to the pledge she made to Chris.

highlight reel

Here are some of our favorite lines for Alley’s vows:

“Michael Jordan said, ‘always turn a negative situation into a positive situation.’ I admire your ability to find the good in every person you come across and your humorous attitude in tough circumstances…I vow to appreciate your strengths and accept your imperfections…I promise to grow with you by listening, compromising, and being present in all the moments we have together.”
“Kobe Bryant said, ‘may you always remember to enjoy the road, especially when it’s a hard one.’ I promise to enjoy our journey and embrace the challenges. I vow to stand by your side as your biggest fan and love you harder in the difficult times.”
“LeBron James said, ‘you can’t be afraid to fail, it’s the only way to succeed.’ Life isn’t always be perfect or easy, but I promise always to encourage you, support you, believe in you, and share in all your successes and mistakes.
“Magic Johnson said, ‘you don’t have to be magic to be special. You’re already special because you’re you.’ Chris, you are so special and the best part of me. I vow to love you unconditionally daily and make you the happiest man for the rest of your life.”
“You have taught me that two people joined together with respect, trust, and open communication can be far stronger and happier than each can be alone. You are the strength I didn’t know I needed and the joy I didn’t know I lacked.”

soulful recognition

Admittedly, Alley was a bit nervous that Chris might not have his vows written in time. He is the easygoing, laid-back kind of guy, after all! However, he wowed the crowd and nailed his nuptials, opening with a line from one of his all-time favorite movies, Wedding Crashers:

“True love is the soul’s recognition of its counterpoint in another.”

In the heart of Osbornia Farm’s pastoral landscape, Alley and Chris solidified the next step in their journey together, exemplifying the profound truth of soulful recognition. The infusion of this sentiment into their wedding vows, literally by Chris and symbolically through Alley, demonstrated the harmonious balance these two have found in each other. Meticulous planner meets spontaneous skylarking. Audacious adventure paired with tranquil couch cuddling. Yin meets yang.

Just as stars in the night sky shine brighter together, Alley and Chris bring out the best in each other. They’re better together.

final thoughts on this farmhouse chic wedding

In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, the promise of such a deep and meaningful connection is a beacon of hope. Alley and Chris’ farmhouse chic wedding at Osbornia Farm was more than just a celebration of this hope. It was a testament to the power of recognizing one’s counterpart in the depths of another’s soul. Against rustic elegance and heartfelt connections, this celebration showcased the magic of recognizing one’s soulmate—a recognition that transforms a moment into a lifetime of love.

Alley & Chris

We love you to the skies above and beyond! Thank you for letting us be a part of your magical day!

To steal your words, may you continue celebrating each other’s strengths and accepting imperfections. Be one another’s greatest cheerleaders while challenging each other to be your best selves. Be one’s peanut butter to the other’s jelly. Above all, may you continue to love each other in all that you are today, tomorrow, and for the rest of your lives!