If you’re on the hunt for a rustic, homely wedding venue a barn wedding might just be the perfect option. There’s plenty of barns throughout the United States, that although formerly a home for animals, now serve as fantastic wedding venues. So why would there be any good reasons to have a barn wedding?
You might think old barns are stinky, and full of cobwebs. You may be surprised to find out however, that any barn that advertises as a wedding venue definitely won’t smell like horse poo. When old barns are renovated, it’s anyway years after most of the livestock is long gone. Furthermore, intensive cleaning and refurbishing goes into getting the barn back into order. Let’s jump into the details of why barns are a beautiful space to exchange your “I do’s.”
A Rustic Feel
There’s nothing like the smell of an old barn. The faint musty smell of hay, combined with the homely smell of old wood creates the perfect atmosphere for a vow exchange and a cheerful celebration. A lot of barns will hang old-fashioned chandeliers from the ceiling, or have candles burning to give the venue an extra special vibe.
Acoustics
If you’re planning on having some music at the wedding, barns can provide some great acoustics. Whether you’re planning on hiring a DJ, or even better a live band, there’s nothing like a lofty ceiling for creating a perfect space for music. Imagine having a proper barn dance? Your friends can bring their fiddles and guitars for the after party!
Barn Decor
Old barns will most likely have some super cool props. An old tractor might make for a cute wedding photo. Lights strung out along the big wooden beams is a classic barn wedding look and can create a super relaxing and welcoming vibe for your wedding guests. Hay bales make the perfect props for wedding photos and could even serve as benches for your guests to sit on! A barn is also a great venue for having lots of natural decorations such as flowers or tasteful fruit and vegetable arrangements.
The Perfect Environment
There’s a good chance that if you decide to have a barn wedding, that you won’t only have plenty of outdoor space for your wedding guests to mix and mingle, you’ll be far away from the bustle and noise of any town or city. Having a barn wedding generally comes with a more relaxed and refreshing environment, close to nature and hidden away from any distractions. Nestled among rolling hills or simply tucked into a quiet corner of the village, barns are perfect locations for wedding parties.
Nature is also often the best backdrop for good photos. This shouldn’t be a problem if you choose a barn wedding venue out in the countryside.
Cover Your Criteria
That’s all the reasons to have a barn wedding we have for now. Just make sure you do enough research to find a barn that fits the wedding you’ve always dreamed of. Be sure that the venue covers all your basic criteria. Some logistics to consider might be outdoor vs. indoor, and what to do in case of inclement weather. Consider how many people you’d like to invite and make sure you filter your searches based on capacity. Account for things like accommodations, and included services such as catering and wedding planning services.
Coming up with a basic list of criteria can be helpful when planning your barn wedding. That’s all we have for now! Whether or not you end up choosing a barn as your wedding venue, the main thing is that you have a fantastic time celebrating love with your family and friends.
– Bernard Paul