Wedding couple standing under walnut tree at Zion Springs

Kayla and Christopher’s Summer Wedding

By Terry Meadows




guitar with wedding rings, bride's necklace, bracelet and earrings with orange rose

The Engagement

Morven Park

engaged couple kissing under trees at Morven Park

The Rehearsal

Dinner:  Rigatoni & Meatballs, Pizza  |  Cannolis

South terrace reception at Zion Springs, group sitting around firepit in front of rustic barn
Wedding announcement poster at Zion Springs
Kayla and Christopher playing electric guitar in Zion Springs barn
Zion Springs charcuterie board for wedding day

"Zion Springs staff were able to pull everything together for us within 6 months and still manage to keep the process as close to zero stress as possible."

bride sitting on a wood bench fixing her earrings in the music room of Zion Springsbridal couple walking through fields at Zion Springs under the walnut tree

Kayla: David's Bridal  |  Christopher: Jos A. Bank

bride's bouquet of orange roses and pink rununculas with purple hydrangea

"Every member of the staff went above and beyond expectations ensuring that from the time we and our guests arrived on site to the time we left there were no issues. They were available and on top of every little thing and flexible with changing conditions."

bride and groom embracing and surrounded by bridesmaids and groomsmen in front of Zion Springs rustic barn

Bridesmaids:  Amazon |  Groomsmen: Jos A. Bank



The Ceremony

Processional Music  -  Christopher: "Even if She Falls" |  Kayla:  "Still Into You"

Zion Springs wedding pergola with flowers and soft fabric gently blowing in the breezeZion Springs wedding ceremony under the pergola with the rustic barn as a sunlit background

"It was incredibly helpful to have on site lodging for our family and wedding party. It allowed for relationships to cultivate and build as well as provide zero stress for the entire weekend. Nothing was never more than a few steps outside your door, or a short golf cart ride away."

white dog with panda eyes at Zion Springs wedding

The Reception

Dinner:  Chicken Piccata, Mac & Cheese, Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes  |  Ice-Cream Sundae Bar

Zion Springs signature drinks sign
seating chart at Zion Springs for wedding reception, cards pegged onto string with wood frame
Zion Springs table settign with pastel apricot and grey napkins
First Dance:  "Two is Better Than One"
Zion Springs bride and groom dancing under twinkling lightsZion Springs wedding cake with fresh flowers and white frosting

Red Velvet Cake with French Vanilla Buttercream

man and woman goofing around for Zion Springs photo boothZion Springs couple dancing at reception with glow sticksbride and groom in fields behind Zion Springs rustic barn

What advice would you give to other wedding couples?

"Trust the staff and the people. Take the leap and do it. You won't regret it and you'll have a memory that no other venue could come close to giving you."

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All photos in this article are courtesy of Zion Springs' in-house photographer.