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A Rustic Farm Wedding Was Perfect For This Equestrian-Loving Bride

Posted on January 31, 2025 by New Jersey Bride

Tara and Matt tied the knot at Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm on May 29, 2022.

Their Story 

The couple officially began dating at Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm’s New Year’s Eve celebration in 2020. Fast-forward two years and that’s the same location where they said “I do.”

A Johnson's Locust Hall Farm wedding.
Elizabeth Mae Photography

Details of the Day

Tara and Matt had a Memorial Day weekend wedding.

A Johnson's Locust Hall Farm wedding.
Elizabeth Mae Photography

Equestrian touches, as the bride has been a “horse girly” her whole life, completed the day and tied the farm aesthetic together.

A Johnson's Locust Hall Farm wedding.
Elizabeth Mae Photography

Tara’s family has been family friends of the Johnson family for years so choosing her wedding day venue location was easy.

A Johnson's Locust Hall Farm wedding.
Elizabeth Mae Photography

In addition to having her big day at the farm, she also had her bridal shower on the property. And after the wedding, once she found out she was expecting, she also held her baby shower there too.

A Johnson's Locust Hall Farm wedding.
Elizabeth Mae Photography

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Choosing the Venue

Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm was a perfect fit as Tara loves the outdoors and horseback riding.

A Johnson's Locust Hall Farm wedding.
Elizabeth Mae Photography

Favorite Moment

Their favorite moment was when everyone just naturally ended up outside for the sunset that evening.

A Johnson's Locust Hall Farm wedding.
Elizabeth Mae Photography

“It seemed like everyone took a pause to enjoy the beauty of the farm and then we got back to dancing the night away,” says Tara.

A Johnson's Locust Hall Farm wedding.
Elizabeth Mae Photography

Detail They Couldn’t Live Without 

“Our favorite detail was the decor outside the bathrooms, which was an ode to NYE 2020 in the exact spot that Matt asked me to be his girlfriend officially,” says Tara. “It just meant so much to us.”

A Johnson's Locust Hall Farm wedding.
Elizabeth Mae Photography

Advice For Other Couples

“Just relax and enjoy every moment of the day,” says Tara. “Don’t sweat the small stuff it won’t matter once your day is finally there. Just enjoy being surrounded by family and friends and getting to marry your best friend.”

A Johnson's Locust Hall Farm wedding.
Elizabeth Mae Photography

Honeymoon 

The couple went to Costa Rica where they stayed at three different resorts—Reserva Conchal, Nayara Springs, and El Mangroove.

A Johnson's Locust Hall Farm wedding.
Elizabeth Mae Photography

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the details

Reception Location

Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm

Photographer

Elizabeth Mae Photography

Bride’s Gown

Bridal Garden in Marlton (first dress she tried on!)

Hair

Soffiato Via

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