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Big Spring in located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Most of you know that the property is surrounded by mountain views and green pastures. But what you may not have heard about is how great Lexington and Rockbridge County truly are. We found a gem when we moved here. We love it so […]

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Wedding season is in full swing and we’re off to a great start! We’ve had a handful of great celebrations at the farm this season and we’re looking forward to many more! With it being almost summer, you may be expecting bright, green, summery images with lots of inspiration for spring and summer brides. But, we […]

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Hey y’all! We’ve been keeping a little secret for the past few months that we’ve been dying to tell you! My wife, Jill, can attest, I am the worst secret keeper. I have successfully surprised her on two occasions, when I first asked her out in college (I had no chance so she definitely didn’t […]

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There is one prop that we think doesn’t get utilized enough! Our wooden spools are a great, rustic addition to any wedding and have so much character! We have a few options to share with you today, though the possibilities are endless! At their ceremony, most couples opt to have a wine barrel under the […]

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Today we want to share with you our last wedding of 2016! It was an unusually cold November day, but the chill could not steal joy away from Ali and Alex! The trees were orange and preparing for winter, the bridesmaids wore red, and the groomsmen were looking sharp in their gray suits! We love […]

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One of our favorite props here at Big Spring are the Wine and Bourbon barrels. They provide a natural and vintage look that enhances the elegance of the property. Two of the barrels, the bourbon barrels, are a darker color and appear a little more rustic, with aged metal and worn wood. The wine barrel […]

We're Buddy, Jill (Knox, Monroe, Scout, and Sunday) Powers, the owners of Big Spring Farm, and we could not feel more blessed to share our property with so many wonderful couples on one of the most special days of their lives!

Big Spring is the fruition of a dream that started on our own wedding day, in our backyard, at our first farm in the Shanendoah valley. After 11 years as wedding photographers (gah that makes us sound old), all the while running a sustainable livestock farm, we found that our deepest passions lie in caring for the land and celebrating the covenant of marriage. 

9 years ago we found Big Spring and moved our life here. It has been a complete joy to see it become a place where both farm life and beautiful bespoke events happen in harmony. Yes, the farm is our home, but in many ways it's home for all the couples that start the greatest chapter of their life here. We love seeing each unique event come to life at Big Spring and we love that our family gets to play a part in each couples story!

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Nick and Chloe's Classic May Wedding

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The first step to having a seamlessly stress-free wedding day is a great timeline! This guide will give you five tips *AND* two sample timelines to get you started. Cheers to an unforgettable wedding day! 

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