Bradford Farm Country Wedding in Columbia, MO at MU

Alyssa and Zack’s Bradford Farm country wedding in Columbia, MO was so much fun to photograph! This working farm is part of the MU Agriculture School. They host several weddings a year, and the setting is like walking back in time. This was a new venue for us, and we love documenting weddings in a fresh and creative way in new places! With an old ivy-covered barn on the property, this place was overflowing with charm for an outdoor summer wedding.

See all of our favorite photos from this Bradford Farm country wedding below!

Bride and groom stand on a grassy hill for this artistic portrait at the MU Bradford Research Farm in Columbia, MO.

Great idea for a country wedding outdoor ceremony with quilts over hay bales at the MU Bradford Farm in Columbia.

Wedding party pictures under the trees during this country wedding at MU Bradford Research Farm in Columbia.

The bride and groom have an emotional hug after their first look at the Bradford Farm on MU campus.

Wedding party photos outside of an ivy covered barn at Bradford Research Farm in Columbia, MO.

Relaxed wedding photo of the bride with groomsmen on MU Campus Bradford Farm.

The bride and groom pose in a field during their outdoor country wedding in Columbia, MO in the summer.

Documentary wedding photos of the bride and groom after the first look at this summer outdoor farm wedding at Bradford Research Farm venue.

This is one of the best outdoor country wedding venues near Columbia, MO at the MU Bradford Research Farm.

Artsy photo of the bride and groom at the Bradford Farm at MU.

Bright and coloful wedding photography of a bride and groom at this country wedding in Columbia, MO.

This wooden flower wedding bouquet is perfect for a country wedding in Columbia, MO at Bradford Farm.

Romantic wedding photos of the bride and groom at this country wedding in Columbia, MO.

Portrait of the bride and groom with hanging trees at this country wedding at Bradford Farm.

Fun wedding photo of the bride and groom's shoes at this country wedding at MU.

View of the Poehlmann Educational Center at the Bradford Farm at MU for a wedding reception.

Twinkle lights hang behind this country wedding dessert table with cupcakes and a rustic wooden stand.

Twinkle lights add so much romantic feeling to this country wedding with burlap and cupcakes in Columbia, MO.

Best photo of wedding cupcakes with twinkle lights blurred in background at a country wedding at the Bradford Farm in Columbia.

Simple country wedding cake with wooden flowers at the Bradford Farm wedding in mid-MO.

Country wedding engagement ring photo on a wooden flower bouquet.

Country rustic wedding at the Bradford Farm with engagement rings on iron table.

The bride and her dad stand next to his Ford truck before walking down the aisle at their outdoor country wedding in Columbia, MO.

Father and daughter hold hands before the ceremony in the country in mid-MO.

This rustic and country outdoor wedding ceremony in a field at the Bradford Farm is beautiful.

Natural country wedding ceremony in a field with a rustic wood arbor and lace in Columbia, MO.

Country wedding ceremony at the Bradford Farm in Columbia, MO.

Rustic and outdoor wedding ceremony space at the Bradford Research Farm venue on MU Campus.

Ethereal wedding photography of the bride and groom holding hands with blurry background during outdoor ceremony at Bradford Farm.

Candid photos of wedding guests watching the ceremony in the country at Bradford Farm.

Mother of groom watches her son tie the knot during their outdoor ceremony in Columbia, MO.

Ceremony kiss during this country wedding in Columbia at Bradford Farm.

Happy bride and groom exit their outdoor ceremony at Bradford Farm.

Wedding photojournalism after this outdoor ceremony in Bradford Farm.

Guests are happy after the Bradford Research Farm venue in Columbia, MO.

Huge family photo after the wedding at Bradford Farm in Columbia, MO.

Poehlmann Educational Center wedding reception barn space in Columbia.

The bride and groom pose during a sunset session after their outdoor country wedding in the summer.

Candid wedding photo of the bride signing wedding certificate after country wedding.

Bride and groom have their first dance at the Bradford Research Farm in Columbia, MO.

Romantic fine art photo of the bride and groom having their first dance with twinkle lights behind.

Parent dances at the Poehlmann Educational Center at Bradford Farm.

Best man gives a toast during this country wedding at MU's Bradford Research Farm.

Maid of honor gives a toast at the Bradford Resesarch Farm in Columbia, MO.

Guests dance during reception at Bradford Research Farm in MO.

Funny groom photo dancing in Columbia, MO.

Sunset photo of the bride and groom in the field at Bradford Farm in MO.

Alyssa had some great country wedding decor ideas. She layered colorful handmade quilts over hay bales for guests to sit on during the outdoor ceremony in the field. A rustic wooden arbor with lacy fabric made a picture perfect backdrop while Alyssa and Zack said their “I do’s”. After the ceremony, guests were invited into the modern style Poehlmann Education Center barn for the reception.

One of our favorite things about this wedding was the unique choice of wooden flower bouquets that Alyssa included, made by Carolina Rosa Design on Etsy. The flowers looked so real, yet they were made of a lightweight wood! They really were works of art, and one of the most unique things we’ve seen at a wedding!

Thanks to Alyssa and Zack for including us in their big day!