A country-themed wedding and reception can be held at a historical or modern full-functioning barn. If you are going to be incorporating the scenery and several group activities into your plans, choosing when and where to hold your ceremony and is the first planning step you should concentrate on.

A Viewing Of Barn Venues

A barn that occasionally serves as a venue for weddings and celebrations may be part of a working or non-working farm. It may also be utilized as an extension to an existing restaurant or bar that is located on the same parcel of land. Contact several barn wedding venue owners and set up tour dates to personally walk around the grounds within each structure that is being featured.

While visually assessing property and barn styles, you can pinpoint areas, both outdoors and indoors, that will serve as adequate settings for guests. Be sure to consider the seating, dancing, and ceremonial setups. Each walkthrough will also supply you with information about the features that will be available to you if you decide to rent a particular venue.

For instance, if you choose a venue that offers full-service wedding and reception packages, a bar, furnishings, and a dance floor may be located in fixed areas. These items will eliminate the need to rent a lot of extra equipment or furnishings and could potentially reduce the cost associated with hiring outside help, to aid with the setup or service of a particular activity.

Parking Availability And Weather Considerations

Compare the parking area that each venue supplies. A working barn that is part of a farm may border unpaved property that can be utilized for parking purposes. A venue that was originally a barn, but that is now being used solely for group parties may contain a standard parking area that is paved and easy to navigate.

Let each venue owner know about the number of guests who will be attending your wedding and reception, to ensure that there will be ample space for parking. Choose which season you would like to get married. The season may greatly affect the weather and the manner in which your wedding or reception will be perceived.

If you choose a season where inclement weather is a possibility, inquire about the heating source that is used within a barn. If the barn that you utilize will not fully protect against drafts, you may need to supply portable heaters and a generator.