Kaitlyn & Trevor’s Rustic Wedding at Ashley Farm - August 29th, 2026

There are some love stories that are full of grand adventures, and then there are the ones that are beautifully simple: two people who meet, become best friends, and quickly realize they’ve found their person.

For Kaitlyn and Trevor, their story began about three and a half years ago with a Facebook Dating match. What started with nonstop texting and phone calls quickly turned into meeting in person a couple of weeks later. And when they finally met face-to-face, they both knew there was something special between them.

On August 29, 2026, Kaitlyn and Trevor celebrated that love with a beautiful rustic wedding at Ashley Farm in Yorkville, Illinois.

Their day was a perfect reflection of who they are as a couple—natural, peaceful, relaxed, and centered around the people they love most.

From a Facebook Dating Match to Forever

Kaitlyn and Trevor's relationship started the way so many modern love stories do—with a little help from technology.

After connecting through Facebook Dating, the two began talking constantly. Texts turned into phone calls, and phone calls eventually led to their first date in person.

It didn't take long for them to realize they had found something different.

“We instantly knew that we were meant for each other when we met,” Kaitlyn shared.

Three and a half years later, that first meeting led them to their wedding day at Ashley Farm.

A Proposal by the Lake

Trevor may not have been particularly good at keeping the proposal a secret, but Kaitlyn still did her best to let herself be surprised.

The couple went to dinner at Foxtail on the Lake, and afterward, they took a walk around the small lake.

Then, before Kaitlyn knew what was happening, Trevor got down on one knee and asked her to marry him.

There was never really any doubt about her answer.

Of course, she said yes.

A Rustic, Natural Wedding at Ashley Farm

When Kaitlyn and Trevor began looking for their wedding venue, they knew they wanted something that felt like them.

They are both drawn to nature, quiet surroundings, and the rustic charm of a farm. Ashley Farm checked all the boxes.

“We are huge fans of the rustic barn and farm vibe,” Kaitlyn said. “We love nature and peace and quiet and this venue checks off all of the boxes.”

Their wedding style was described in three simple words: rustic, natural, and fall vibes.

Even though their wedding took place in late August, their décor and overall style brought in the warm, cozy feeling they loved about fall. The natural surroundings of Ashley Farm provided the perfect backdrop for their vision.

Saying “I Do” Among the Pines

One of Kaitlyn's favorite parts of Ashley Farm is the Pines Ceremony area—and it was easy to see why.

Surrounded by nature and towering pines, the ceremony setting created the peaceful, romantic atmosphere Kaitlyn and Trevor were looking for.

For a couple who describes themselves as quiet and fairly simple, a ceremony surrounded by nature felt especially fitting.

It wasn't about creating a day that was bigger or more elaborate than necessary.

It was about creating a day that felt like them.

The Moments That Mattered Most

While there were plenty of details that made their wedding day beautiful, the moments Kaitlyn and Trevor were most looking forward to were the ones they would share privately with each other.

Their first look and letter reading were especially meaningful.

Before the ceremony and the celebration began, they had the opportunity to slow down, see each other, and share the words they had written for one another.

Those quiet moments can often become some of the most treasured memories of a wedding day.

And for Kaitlyn and Trevor, they were exactly the kind of moments they wanted to remember.

Of course, they were also looking forward to celebrating with the people they love most.

Because at the end of the day, their wedding wasn't just about beautiful décor or a gorgeous venue. It was about bringing their favorite people together to celebrate the beginning of their marriage.

Best Friends, Forever

When Kaitlyn describes their relationship, one word stands out:

Best friends.

They are both quiet and fairly simple people, and they aren't looking for a complicated life. What they want is a lifetime of love, happiness, and friendship together.

Their wedding day reflected that beautifully.

There was no need to make their celebration something it wasn't. Instead, they created a day that felt authentic to who they are as a couple—natural, relaxed, romantic, and surrounded by the people who matter most.

And perhaps that's one of the best reminders a wedding can offer.

You don't have to create a wedding that looks like anyone else's.

You just have to create one that feels like you.

Kaitlyn & Trevor’s Advice for Future Couples

Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming. There are decisions to make, details to organize, vendors to coordinate, and seemingly endless things to check off the list.

Kaitlyn and Trevor have some simple advice for couples who are in the middle of it all:

Take it one step at a time.

“It can feel overwhelming, but in the end it is a moment in time that will only happen once,” Kaitlyn shared.

Their advice is to start planning early when possible, but also to remember to step back and appreciate what you've accomplished.

Don't spend so much time worrying about the details that you forget to experience the season you're in.

And most importantly, don't lose sight of what matters most.

“Don't lose sight of what is most important in this whole process—the two of you and your love.”

A Beautiful Beginning at Ashley Farm

Kaitlyn and Trevor's August 29 wedding was a beautiful celebration of a love story that started with a dating app and grew into a lifelong friendship.

From their first conversations to their lakeside proposal, from their quiet first look to their ceremony among the pines, their wedding day was a reflection of everything they value: nature, simplicity, friendship, family, and love.

And as they begin this next chapter together, we hope they always remember the feeling of this day—the people surrounding them, the promises they made, and the joy of finally becoming husband and wife.

Congratulations, Kaitlyn & Trevor! We were so happy to be part of your beautiful day at Ashley Farm. 🤍