Sarah & Dave’s Rockstar Wedding at Allen Hill Farm in Connecticut

Okay, WHERE do I even start with this one?! Sarah & Dave’s Allen Hill Farm wedding in Brooklyn, Connecticut was a full-on rock concert meets love story, and I am still not over it. Every single detail was creative, hilarious, personal, and so them. Honestly, it was one of those weddings that made me stop and think, “Wow. How is this even my job?!”

Music-Themed Details That Slayed

Let’s talk about their details because…wow. The boutonnières? Flowers made from Fender guitar picks—handmade by Sarah. The place cards? Strung on bass guitar strings in a custom wooden frame. Childhood photos decorated every table. Instead of a cake, they went with Homer & Marge Simpson figurines perched on a pile of strawberry donuts. Guests lined the ceremony chairs with flowers tucked into music sheets of love songs. And when Sarah & Dave had their first kiss, the whole crowd blew kazoos. KAZOOS. Absolute legend status.

And did I mention Sarah’s dress? The softest hint of pink champagne. Paired with Dave’s sharp navy suit, they looked like total rockstars.

Getting Ready

The day kicked off at La Quinta with Dave and his groomsmen, who had basically turned the room into a feast- local beers, pizza, a cheese platter, and yes, a full barrel of cheese balls. (Sorry cheese platter, but the cheese balls stole the spotlight.) Meanwhile, the best man was trying, and failing, to write his speech through all the chaos and laughter.

Over with Sarah, the energy shifted into something magical. When her veil was finally placed and she caught her reflection in the mirror, it all became real. She was about to marry her best friend, and it was one of those goosebump moments that even had me tearing up behind the camera.

Ceremony at Allen Hill Farm

The sun was blazing down on the ceremony site at Allen Hill Farm, but it had nothing on Sarah’s smile as she walked arm-in-arm with her dad toward Dave. Their vows were funny, emotional, and 100% authentic to them. At one point, Sarah’s dad said, “the only ones who truly understand it are them,” and I laughed out loud because yes. These two are perfectly in sync in every possible way.

The Wildest Reception

But then…the reception. And let me just say: IT. WAS. BONKERS.

Dave used to play bass in a band, and for the wedding, they REUNITED. That’s right, the band was back together, covering classic rock hits, and I could. not. handle. it. Guests were singing along, kazoos were blaring, Sarah jumped in for an epic solo, and Dave’s mom even joined him on the dance floor. It was chaos in the very best way…the kind of reception where your cheeks hurt from grinning so hard.

Final Thoughts

Sarah & Dave’s Connecticut wedding at Allen Hill Farm was everything: heartfelt, hilarious, musical, and unforgettable. Their love story is soundtracked by music, fueled by laughter, and grounded in kindness. I feel so wildly lucky to have been there to capture it all.

This wedding was one of many I’ve photographed across New England! Check out my complete list of New England wedding venues I’ve shot at for more ideas.