HEAR FROM OUR COUPLES AS THEY PLAN FOR THEIR BIG DAY
Nadia C. & Grayson Y.
Kristen S. & Matthew R.
Kristen S. & Matthew R.
Wedding Date: June 10, 2023
Why did you decide to get married at Sweet Pecan Farms?
We had looked at all the wedding venues of which we were aware in southeast Missouri, then we stumbled upon the gem that is Sweet Pecan Farms. We had always talked about a barn venue, and when we walked into the barn at Sweet Pecan Farms, we realized it was exactly what we were looking for. We will be having quite a few guests and finding a location that could comfortably accommodate those attending had been a struggle. The barn will provide ample space for everything we want in our reception. Additionally, we love the outdoor ceremony site. The beautiful trees overhead provide a cool shade in the summer and the surroundings create a backdrop that feels like it’s been plucked out of a movie. We simply fell in love with everything the venue has to offer and can’t wait to see it house our special day!
Relationship History:
Grayson and I met in Branson, MO, in 2017. He was there for the summer while his father was performing in a show. I am a singer and was also performing in Branson at the time. We instantly became friends, and as the summer progressed, we grew closer. We started dating in November of the same year. In 2019, Grayson went on to college in Tulsa, and I moved to Nashville to further my music career, but despite the struggle, we saw our relationship flourish during this season of long distance. On December 31st of last year, Grayson proposed, and we have started down such a beautiful path as we plan our wedding and our life together. We are so excited to see what the future holds as we step into this journey together.
Best Wedding Planning Experience:
After we booked our date at Sweet Pecan Farms, we immediately began planning. We soon realized how nice it would be to take a second look at the venue as we thought through everything. We reached out to Amy, and she was so helpful in setting a time for us to come back to the venue to walk through. We were actually able to see the venue on the same weekend in June that we would be married the following year. We went with our families, and it was surreal to walk down to the ceremony site and through the barn knowing that in a year we would be in the exact same place under such different circumstances.
Kristen S. & Matthew R.
Kristen S. & Matthew R.
Kristen S. & Matthew R.
Wedding Date: May 27, 2023
Why did you decide to get married at Sweet Pecan Farms?
We loved the aesthetic and flexibility with indoor and outdoor ceremony as well as having access Friday - Sunday.
Relationship History:
We have been together for almost 7 years.
Best Wedding Planning Experience:
The best wedding planning experience has been working together on little things like wax seals on invitations.
Kimberly B. & Wayne S.
Kristen S. & Matthew R.
Kimberly B. & Wayne S.
Wedding Date: March 18, 2023
Why did you decide to get married at Sweet Pecan Farms?
We decided on Sweet Pecan Farms because it is an absolute beautiful venue where we could have both the wedding and reception.
Relationship History:
Met at a mutual friend's St. Louis Blues party in May of 2019. Our first date was on June 8, 2019. He proposed on the beach in Florida in front of his family on August 5, 2021.
Best Wedding Planning Experience:
The best wedding experience so far was finding the perfect venue that had everything we wanted.
Addie J. & Landon M.
Danielle B. & Shane C.
Kimberly B. & Wayne S.
Wedding Date: February 18, 2023
Why did you decide to get married at Sweet Pecan Farms?
We decided to get married at Sweet Pecan Farms because it is close to home and the location is beautiful.
Relationship History:
We just celebrated 5 years together and started dating during high school.
Best Wedding Planning Experience:
The best wedding planning experience so far has been touring the venue and getting to pick out our venders!
Danielle B. & Shane C.
Danielle B. & Shane C.
Danielle B. & Shane C.
Wedding Date: December 3, 2022
Why did you decide to get married at Sweet Pecan Farms?
The location is beautiful, the barn is everything we envisioned, and we loved the idea that we can have the ceremony and reception at the same place yet separated.
Relationship History:
3 years together
Best Wedding Planning Experience:
Finding the perfect dress and having a great experience at the Bridal Shoppe. Having a big sale, on-site celebrity, or other event? Be sure to announce it so everybody knows and gets excited about it.
Colten S. & Kia F.
Danielle B. & Shane C.
Danielle B. & Shane C.
Wedding Date: November 26, 2022
Why did you decide to get married at Sweet Pecans Farms?
It was the largest venue for our families, we love the look of the barn, and how close it is to Jackson.
Relationship History:
We started dating on 4-16-16. We met in class at Jackson Junior High in the summer of 2015.
Best Wedding Planning Experience:
I loved picking out my dress and the colors for my bridesmaids to perfectly match the venue.
Jenna H. & Caleb C.
Benjamin K. & Taylor F.
Jenna H. & Caleb C.
Wedding Date: October 22, 2022
Why did you decide to get married at Sweet Pecans Farms?
We wanted a rustic scene and Sweet Pecan Farms is absolutely beautiful!
Relationship History:
We’ve been together for 5 years and continue to learn more about each other as we grow together.
Best and worst wedding planning experience:
The best thing so far is picking a venue and seeing everything come together.
Macy T. & Caleb D.
Benjamin K. & Taylor F.
Jenna H. & Caleb C.
Wedding Date: October 1, 2022
Why did you decide to get married at Sweet Pecan Farms?
We loved the venue from the day that we toured it. Our favorite part about Sweet Pecan Farms is that we can have the ceremony, reception & photos taken all at one location.
Relationship History:
We knew each other from school, but it wasn’t until 2018 that we got back in touch & here we are now! We started dating December 27, 2018 & he proposed January 27, 2021 after we went to dinner where we had our first date.
Best Wedding Planning Experience:
I have enjoyed a lot about wedding planning & I can’t wait to see everything come together on our big day! My favorite experience was picking out my wedding dress & having some of the people that I am closest to share that with me.
Benjamin K. & Taylor F.
Benjamin K. & Taylor F.
Benjamin K. & Taylor F.
Wedding Date: September 10, 2022
Why did you decide to get married at Sweet Pecan Farms?
The barn is so simply beautiful. It is perfect and the owners are so incredibly easy and nice to work with.
Relationship History:
We met at SEMO and after our first date we both knew we were meant to be something special.
Best Wedding Planning Experience:
Wedding dress shopping!!
Nathan T. & April S.
Nathan T. & April S.
Benjamin K. & Taylor F.
Wedding Date: August 20, 2022
Why did you decide to get married at Sweet Pecan Farms?
We just loved the look of the barn and the cabin space to use before the wedding. It's a great fit for our rustic style wedding! It's a beautiful location.
Relationship History:
We both were set up by a friend in 2016 and have been together ever since! ❤
Best Wedding Planning Experience:
Best wedding planning experience so far is probably deciding what we wanna do for our honeymoon and decorations for wedding!!
Wes S. & Grace S.
Nathan T. & April S.
Wes S. & Grace S.
Wedding Date: June 25, 2022
Why did you decide to get married at Sweet Pecan Farms?
We decided on Sweet Pecan because it is a beautiful venue and a perfect midway point from both of our hometowns.
Relationship History:
We met while both attending college at SEMO.
Best Wedding Planning Experience:
The best wedding planning experience has been creating our wedding website and deciding on ways to ask our wedding party to be a part of our big day.
Audrey D. & Stephen B.
Audrey D. & Stephen B.
Audrey D. & Stephen B.
Wedding Date: June 4, 2022
Why did you decide to get married at the Sweet Pecan Farms?
The barn is beautiful, the cabin makes it so convenient, and they have been so flexible and easy to work with!
Relationship History:
We were both nurses in the ICU and became friends over time. When we eventually started dating it was pretty clear from the beginning that we were meant to be together. 😊
Best Wedding Planning Experience:
Planning the honeymoon!
Cora H. & Spencer B.
Audrey D. & Stephen B.
Audrey D. & Stephen B.
Wedding Date: August 13, 2022
Why did you decide to get married at the Sweet Pecan Farms?
Sweet Pecan Farms was a neutral ground for our mixed families of different religions and was a great venue to represent our interest.
Relationship History:
Spencer was neighbors to my step family growing up. I had just moved to MO from NC and did not know anyone in the area besides my family. My step mom showed me a picture on Facebook and told me that Spencer is a nice guy and I should message him…. After some time I did and we went on our first date 5 days later. My first friend and now lifelong partner. 💙
Best Wedding Planning Experience:
My best planning experience so far is picking out bridesmaid dresses!