The Meet Cute : Shannon and Ryan had been friends on Facebook for a couple of years when Ryan reached out to Shannon about an injured back . Shannon is a massage therapist and helped him set up an appointment . They kept in contact after the appointment , and realized they were a match .
The Engagement : Ryan had come up with a big plan to propose , but unfortunately the ring was a week late for Plan A to work out . So , when he did receive the ring , he went to see Shannon ’ s father to let him know his plan and was told to not tell Shannon ’ s mother so she wouldn ’ t ruin the surprise . Somehow , her mother found out and mentioned it to Shannon . Shannon had a feeling it was coming . One day , she came home from work to a handwritten card from Ryan set out for her with a single rose , then Ryan got down on one knee in their kitchen and said with a laugh , “ So , will ya ?” The answer was yes .
The Special Guest : The flower girl is the couple ’ s godchild and Shannon ’ s niece , Vera . “ We have a great relationship with her and she ’ s very important to us , so it was special to have her be part of our day ,” Shannon says .
The Venue : Late October was a perfect time at Bittersweet Farm , when the leaves were flaming red , orange and yellow , providing a burst of bright colors to match the autumnal floral arrangements . The couple enjoyed fun details provided by the venue , including a stocked coffee bar with various flavors and chocolate accents . The venue also has a beautiful red barn that stands out in wedding photos . “ We chose a fall wedding because we love the foliage and Bittersweet Farm has such beautiful grounds ,” says Shannon . “ It was exactly what we were looking for .”
The Details
Ceremony , Reception and Catering : Bittersweet Farm , Westport , MA
Hair and Makeup : Salon Serenity , Somerset , MA
Bridal Attire : Carmen Fashions Bridal , Fall River , MA
Groom ’ s Attire : Main Street Formals , Acushnet , MA
Florals : Homegrown Blooms , Westport , MA
Entertainment : Joe and Mike Peixoto
Audio Guestbook : After the Tone
October 29 , 2022
The Accents : During the reception , the couple asked guests to participate in an audio guestbook , where they left a recorded message for the bride and groom via a vintage telephone . Shannon ’ s bouquet handle was set with photos of her grandparents who passed away so they could still be included as a part of the day . They also had a doughnut wall , allowing guests to bite into a late-night snack .
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