What makes a barn wedding so special?
Barn weddings have become very popular in the last few years. Just look on Instagram or Pinterest, and you’ll find thousands of beautiful images in rural, country settings. Couples find special joy at barn wedding venues, inviting family and friends to celebrate together in a special, unique setting. We asked ourselves, what are the reasons that couples seek out barn wedding locations? Why is a barn venue so attractive? Read on as we share our findings on this topic and provide some exciting news about our new barn wedding venue at Woolverton Inn.
The Appeal of a Farm-like Setting
In this region of central New Jersey, near New Hope and Bucks County PA, barns are iconic symbols of the landscape and historical culture of the local communities. Many families have ancestors who owned or worked on farms, where crops and animals provided food and sustained early generations. Finding a place for your barn wedding brings those memories to life and creates a meaningful sense of connection with the past, on a day when you are embarking on your exciting future as a married couple.
Romantic Charm Unmatched
When you look back on your wedding day, it should feel like a beautiful dream come true. A barn wedding location will provide you with an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The idyllic rural setting of a barn wedding is the perfect hidden haven for you and your guests.
Rustic weddings often include scenes of friendly farm animals, whimsical gardens (imagine zinnias and sunflowers) and sweeping fields as far as the eye can see. These extra, authentic details give barn weddings a romantic charm not found at other more traditional venues.
Relaxed & Casual Setting your Guests will Enjoy
Your barn wedding ambiance can be more “familial” and informal than some traditional wedding venues, giving your guests a more low-key experience, focused on the people who are there. With an abundance of space inside and outside, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the rural setting of your barn wedding. Think about adding lawn games such as jumbo checkers and horseshoes or corn hole, for great ways to have fun outside. Your guests will love being able to socialize and enjoy the outdoor scenery at the same time.
Historic Features Enhance Your Décor
A barn wedding is the pinnacle of rustic chic. It’s all about the casual-meets-elegant elements the couple adds to make their barn wedding their own. Exposed beams, restored stone walls, preserved interior details, and lots of natural light will set the tone for the laid-back vibe you’re going for.
Barn weddings can be considered casual, but you can still create a sense of elegance with your décor and design. Select your gown, bridal dresses, flowers, even your cake, with an eye for your casually elegant theme, aiming for something rustic chic, that is uniquely yours.
Amazing Photo Opportunities in all Directions
Take your group shots outside with impressive landscape backdrops and cinema-worthy natural beauty. Or walk hand in hand with your partner for romantic couple photos along surrounding tree-lined paths.
Photos of yourselves with farm animals such as sheep are perfect for showing the rural charm of your barn setting. Plus, with lots of space in your barn venue, you might want to include a photo booth with props for funny, informal shots.
For interior shots with character, barn pictures capture the romance and warmth of your venue. While dreamy details, like wildflower bouquets and string lighting, will add an intimate feel to shots of you and your partner throughout the wedding.
Farm to Table Offerings
Bring the community to life as you choose your foods you wish to serve, and the style that suits you. Select the best fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and other ingredients that are sourced locally and in season. Set the tables as you would for family gatherings with the spirit of celebration.
Enjoy delicious, creative selections, served with elegance by a professional chef and wait staff.
Coming Soon – Barn Venue at Woolverton Inn
At Woolverton Inn, we have been hosting weddings for 40 years, from intimate elopements to grand, outdoor affairs. Families and friends enjoy the “far away feeling” of staying here for a few days, to extend their celebration and enjoy more time together. Soon we will be opening the doors to our historic barn which has been carefully restored, maintaining all the original character, while incorporating important modern necessities, such as an elevator, climate control and full-service catering.
If you are interested in hosting a wedding or other special event at Woolverton Inn, please call our office, send an email, or submit an inquiry form from our website.
We look forward to hearing from you !
Woolverton Inn
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