Some wedding days are planned for a year or more. Others come together in a matter of weeks and somehow feel like they were meant to happen exactly that way.
Sareina and Brandon’s wedding at Sunset Hill Farm was one of those days.
Surrounded by their children, family, closest friends, beautiful countryside, and a few adorable farm animals, these two finally said “I do” — and Sunset Hill Farm provided the perfect backdrop for it all.
A Beautiful Place for an Intimate Wedding
If you’re looking for a unique, relaxed, and absolutely gorgeous place for a small wedding ceremony, Sunset Hill Farm is definitely worth considering.
The farm has that peaceful country atmosphere that immediately makes you slow down and take everything in. The beautiful views and open landscape create a naturally romantic setting for a ceremony while also giving photographers plenty of opportunities for incredible wedding portraits.
And then there are the animals!
Sunset Hill Farm is home to horses, Highland cows — including baby Highland cows — donkeys, a pony, bunnies, and more. They add so much personality to the property and make the experience completely different from a traditional wedding venue.
For Sareina and Brandon, it was exactly what their day needed.
A Wedding Planned in Just Two Weeks
What makes their story even more meaningful is how quickly this wedding came together. Earlier this year, Sareina was diagnosed with breast cancer. After an incredibly difficult year, she and Brandon made the decision that they weren't going to wait. They were getting married. And they were going to make it happen in just two weeks.
Trying to find a beautiful ceremony location in the middle of wedding season with only two weeks' notice isn't exactly easy. Sareina wasn't expecting to have many options when she reached out to Sunset Hill Farm. Instead, owners Kristen and Tony did everything they could to make it happen. Even though the farm already had another event scheduled that morning, they were willing to accommodate Sareina and Brandon's wedding. That kindness continued from there. The day before the ceremony, Sareina and Brandon visited the property. Even though their already-hectic wedding preparations caused them to arrive late, Kristen and Tony still took the time to meet with them, show them around the farm, introduce them to the animals, and get to know them before their wedding day. It wasn't simply about providing a location. They genuinely wanted their wedding to be special.
The Perfect Backdrop for Wedding Photos
As photographers, we immediately notice locations that give us opportunities to create a variety of images — and Sunset Hill Farm delivers.
There are gorgeous countryside views, open fields, rustic farm scenery, animals, beautiful natural light, and plenty of space to step away for quieter portraits of the couple.
Sareina and Brandon's gallery has everything we love about photographing weddings: beautiful portraits, genuine laughs, family moments, candid interactions, and photographs that actually feel like them.
That's one of the reasons locations like Sunset Hill Farm are so much fun to photograph.
You don't need to manufacture a beautiful backdrop.
It's already there.
More Than Just a Wedding Venue
One thing we especially love about Sunset Hill Farm is that it doesn't have to be reserved only for weddings. It's the kind of location that would be gorgeous for:
- Engagement and couples photography
- Family sessions
- Senior portraits
- Maternity photos
- Small weddings and elopements
- Anniversary sessions
- Special occasion portraits
Between the views, farm setting, and animals, there are so many possibilities for creating photographs that feel different from a typical park or traditional venue.
In Sareina's Words
After the wedding, Sareina shared just how much the experience meant to her:
“I had my wedding ceremony here and it was the best decision I made!”
She described the farm as breathtaking and Kristen and Tony as incredibly welcoming and friendly people who genuinely wanted to make their day perfect. After everything she and Brandon had been through leading up to this wedding, finding people willing to help make their last-minute celebration happen meant even more.
Her recommendation says it best:
“If you are looking for a place to host your small wedding or even just photos or just a day trip out here, it’s so worth it — you won’t be disappointed!”
Congratulations, Sareina & Brandon
This wedding was especially close to our hearts.
We weren't simply photographing another wedding day. We were watching two people we love begin another chapter of their lives together.
After years of friendship, shared memories, blended families, kids, laughter, challenges, and everything life has thrown their way, Sareina and Brandon got their moment.
And Sunset Hill Farm couldn't have been a more beautiful place for it.
To Kristen and Tony — thank you for opening your farm to this family and helping make a wedding planned in only two weeks feel like it had been planned for months.
And to Sareina and Brandon — we love you both, and we're incredibly grateful we were able to capture this chapter of your story.
Planning a Wedding at Sunset Hill Farm?
If you're considering Sunset Hill Farm for your wedding ceremony, elopement, or photography session, it's absolutely a location worth checking out.
And if you're planning your wedding there, we'd love to come back and photograph another love story surrounded by those incredible views (and we definitely won't complain if the Highland cows make an appearance).
Moon & Mango Photo & Film Co. specializes in wedding photography and film focused on genuine moments, real emotion, beautiful portraits, and all of those little in-between moments that make your wedding uniquely yours.
Planning your wedding? Contact Moon & Mango Photo & Film Co. to start planning your photography and film experience.
