National Colonial Farm Wedding Photos | Kevin + Seul

Mantas Kubilinskas

May 9, 2018

3 min read

Updated: 3 hours ago

Kevin and Seul’s National Colonial Farm wedding took place in Piscataway Park in Accokeek, Maryland. Their photographs move from quiet preparations and portraits near a wooden cabin to an outdoor gathering and an evening reception under lights. This is a story of one past wedding; the current official pages describe the farm as a living-history museum and do not confirm present-day wedding availability.

A setting with a story

The Accokeek Foundation’s National Colonial Farm page describes a historic farm museum with a circa-1770 farmhouse, an eighteenth-century tobacco barn, and an out-kitchen. The National Park Service page for Piscataway Park places the farm within the park and directs visitors to the Foundation for current information. That history gives the photographs a distinctive backdrop, but it does not establish which spaces can be used for a private event today.

Kevin and Seul’s wedding gallery

The gallery follows the day through people and small moments as much as scenery: a child at the cabin doors, relatives and friends crossing the lawn, bubbles near the ceremony, and the couple together beneath the reception lights. The images include both close, quiet frames and the lively, crowded energy of the evening.

Bride and groom holding hands in front of a wooden cabin at National Colonial Farm.

Black-and-white photograph of a man in a white shirt crouching to tie his shoe beside a window with blinds.

Black-and-white photograph of a woman looking down while another person adjusts her hair.

Black-and-white photograph of a girl in a white dress holding a basket and looking up at a woman beside cross-braced wooden doors.

A woman in a turquoise dress holds a small child in a blue floral dress, with another child in front against a dark background.

A woman in a white dress and a man in a blue suit lean over a split-rail fence to look at sheep on the grass.

A woman in a white wedding dress and a man in a blue suit hold hands in front of a log cabin; she holds a wooden bowl.

Black-and-white close-up of a bearded man in a suit, with a woman in a white dress softly blurred behind him.

Black-and-white photograph with a woman softly blurred in the foreground and a suited man framed by a narrow open doorway.

Black-and-white photograph of a man in a suit and a woman in a white dress holding hands while seated inside a log cabin.

Black-and-white photograph of a woman in a white dress and a suited man embracing in the doorway of a log cabin.

Black-and-white close-up of a woman smiling with her eyes closed beside a bearded man in a suit.

Black-and-white photograph of a woman lifting the skirt of her white dress beside a log cabin, with a man visible in the doorway.

Black-and-white close-up of a woman wearing a floral earring, with another person blurred behind her.

Two men in white shirts sit on a bench under trees; one holds a small slip of paper and the other reads an open book.

Black-and-white photograph of guests walking across a lawn toward a tent, with sunlight streaming through a large tree.

Black-and-white photograph of a girl in a white dress holding a bubble toy, surrounded by floating bubbles and standing adults.

Guests gather on a broad lawn beside a tall wooden building, with trees and an upright instrument case near the doorway.

Black-and-white photograph from behind a veiled woman in a wedding dress as she walks across a lawn with a woman and a suited man.

Black-and-white photograph of a girl and four adults standing with heads lowered on a lawn; one woman holds a bouquet.

A man in a blue suit and a veiled woman in a white dress stand beside an older man holding a book, with guests across the lawn.

Black-and-white photograph of two girls in white dresses playing with bubbles, with a wedding ceremony softly blurred behind them.

Black-and-white photograph of a boy holding a violin and bow beside a seated man and an electronic keyboard, with a couple blurred across the lawn.

Black-and-white photograph of a couple and guests walking along a grassy path beside a blurred sign reading Welcome to 1770.

Black-and-white photograph of a girl in a white dress walking among adults while bubbles float beside her.

Black-and-white nighttime view of guests at tables inside an illuminated tent, framed by tree trunks and a dark lawn.

A woman in a white dress and a man in a blue suit hold each other beneath strings of warm lights in a dark tent.

Black-and-white photograph of a man drinking from a glass in the foreground, with a seated couple and guests beyond him.

Black-and-white photograph of a barefoot boy crouching on a parquet dance floor beside a child lying down, while adults watch.

A smiling woman in glasses and a red polka-dot dress raises a hand to her cheek among guests inside a tent.

A smiling woman in turquoise stands with a man in glasses and a white shirt who raises two fingers beneath warm tent lights.

A smiling woman in glasses and a bright pink dress raises both hands beneath blurred warm lights in a tent.

A woman in a white wedding dress and a man in a white shirt and blue trousers dance among guests raising their arms inside a tent.

A woman in a white wedding dress holds up a phone while guests lean toward her and gesture on a tent dance floor.

Can you hold a wedding at National Colonial Farm today?

The official pages reviewed for this article do not publish current wedding packages, event capacities, or booking terms. Ask the Accokeek Foundation whether private weddings are currently possible, which spaces are available, and what permissions apply to professional photography. Its National Colonial Farm page lists 301-283-2113 and info@accokeek.org. If your plan includes additional Piscataway Park locations, confirm requirements with the National Park Service as well. A past wedding gallery cannot guarantee access for a future date.

What to confirm before planning photographs

Once the location and event booking are confirmed, ask which ceremony and portrait areas are available, how guests and vendors reach them, and whether any historic structures are off-limits. Check parking, accessible routes, equipment rules, the indoor or covered weather option, and how much time the couple can spend away from guests. Get the answers in writing so the photography plan follows the actual agreement.

At a farm or park setting, a short route with a few confirmed portrait spots is often easier to manage than a long list of locations. Leave room for family group photographs and the walk between spaces. The light and weather can change, so agree on a backup that does not depend on one particular lawn or building.

Documentary coverage with room for portraits

I photograph the day as it unfolds, then give clear direction when a couple or family portrait needs it. A handful of planned photographs can sit naturally beside the ceremony, greetings, children at play, and the reception. Decide which people and parts of the day matter most, and build the timeline around those priorities rather than trying to recreate every image in an older gallery.

National Colonial Farm wedding FAQ

Where is National Colonial Farm?

National Colonial Farm is at 3400 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, Maryland 20607, within Piscataway Park. The National Park Service’s page lists the farm and directs visitors to the Accokeek Foundation for programming and visitation information.

Is National Colonial Farm currently available for weddings?

The official pages reviewed here do not list current wedding rentals, rates, or capacity. Contact the Accokeek Foundation at 301-283-2113 or info@accokeek.org and ask whether it accepts private weddings, which spaces may be used, and what photography permissions apply.

What do Kevin and Seul’s wedding photos show?

The photographs document preparations, portraits near the farm buildings, guests and children outdoors, the ceremony, and an evening reception. They show one past celebration and should not be treated as a current venue-access guide.

What should couples ask before scheduling photos at a historic farm or park?

Confirm the exact locations and hours included in the event agreement, whether professional photography or equipment needs separate approval, the walking route, parking and accessible access, and the weather backup. Ask the property manager and the park directly; public visitor access does not itself confirm event or commercial-photo permission.

Can documentary wedding photography include family and couple portraits?

Yes. Documentary coverage can include organized family photographs and a short couple portrait window while leaving most of the day open to real interactions. Share your priorities with the photographer and venue so the schedule allows enough time to gather people and move between confirmed locations.

For more examples, browse the wedding photography galleries. If you are planning a celebration in Maryland or Washington, DC, send your date and location to discuss availability and a photography plan.