Heather Kunkel and Cherie Davis at their backyard wedding in Dutchess County in late September. Heather Kunkel and Cherie Davis had been deep into planning a barn wedding for September 26 of last year when the pandemic hit. We had spent months making centerpieces and important little decisions, paying close attention to every detail. says Kunkel. We wanted shades of slate blue and cornflower, lace, Boho-style flowers and a magical ceremony in the paddock outside, followed by dancing in the barn with a kick-ass DJ. click to enlarge Cherie Davis and Heather Kunkel at their wedding, held in their backyard, in late September.