What is a Barn Wedding?
Although there’s a variety of this style of wedding, a barn wedding is one that takes place in a barn or farmland. Even though it seems pretty straightforward, there can be a host of differences from one barn wedding to another.
For example, using an actual farm barn will generally demand the need for modifications, cleaning, pest control, decorations, logistics, etc.
Whereas, barns already suited for wedding ceremonies are already very close to giving you all the services to make your day memorable and stress-free.
For some time now there has been a trend of couples tying the knot in barns and farmland. There’s something originally romantic about exchanging your wedding vows in a rustic farmhouse setting. One could say stepping away from the city provides a vacation ambiance that makes the day itself all the more exclusive, unique, and fairytale-like. Others say it’s a way to connect to their roots and remind themselves of the traditional, lifetime partnership marriage has been, historically. Either way, a barn wedding is an excellent choice that is sure to make your nuptial rites memorable.
Without further ado, let’s talk about the pros and cons of a barn wedding.
Pros of Having a Barn Wedding
Exclusivity: unlike hotel, park, or ballroom weddings, barn weddings would typically contain only the couple, wedding guests, and organizers. At a barn wedding, it’s less probable to experience any interference from strangers. Also because barn weddings can be somewhat secluded, you don’t need to worry about traffic sounds or how loud your music is.
Romantic Setting: in a good farmland or barn you can be sure to find highly picturesque backgrounds to capture your special moments. Good landscapes, trees, water bodies, and the barn itself all provide the canvas on which you can create your forever memories.
Take Control: when you use a barn for your wedding you generally have a lot of freedom to decide many of the decorations and paraphernalia that will feature on your big day. If you are using a real farm barn, you are responsible for your decorations and might face no restrictions. Professional wedding barns, however, usually might have certain restrictions, especially for potentially hazardous materials. You should speak to the venue managers about their restrictions to avoid issues before closing the deal.
Large space: wedding barns are usually big enough to fit a lot of people without being crowded. Also, your partying can also spill to the space outside without extra costs, which is impossible in a hotel or hall setting.
Cons of Having a Barn Wedding
Inaccessibility: many barns are difficult to navigate due to a lack of paved roads leading to them. Again, because wedding barns may vary greatly, find out for yourself and leave nothing to chance.
Parking Problems: depending on the landscape and weather conditions leading to the wedding, guests can have a bad experience finding a good spot to park.
Harsh Temperatures: depending on the specific barn you would be using, there may or may not be a temperature control system, or it might not be effective.
Extra Expenses: certain barns are just barns. Though cheap, they only offer space and you would have to bring everything else. Decorations, furniture, water, mobile toilets, sound systems, etc. might be your responsibility and can really tell on your expenses.
Paying for Event Insurance: while this is also an extra expense, it deserves its own bullet point. If you would be using a farm barn, you must get event insurance which can cost a pretty penny. Wedding barns typically don’t have that necessity.
Handicap Inaccessibility can be an Issue: certain landscapes can be problematic for the physically challenged or elderly. Check with the venue managers to ensure a pleasant experience for all your guests. Also, check with them to determine that the toilet is accessible. You won’t want to have a guest suffer an accident on such a day.
Inadequate Water Supply: speaking of toilets, make sure running water is available for when you and your guests need to visit the loo. It would be a nightmare to find out your guests are suffering while trying to answer the call of nature.
What we offer at Cypress Creek
- Extended 3-day stay
- Guest experience
- Wow factor that no other venue has near us
- Private secluded location
- 9 acres of landscaped, waterfront property
- 10,000 square foot multi-use/barn
- Choice of 6 ceremony sites
- Beauty Shop
- Bridal Suite- (1800 sq. ft)
- Man Cave
- Overnight Accommodations
- Extended times for Weddings
- Exclusive use of the grounds on your wedding day
- Climate Control
- Handicapped Accessible Property
- Greenhouse area and more….
Conclusion
A barn wedding is the stuff of fairytales if you do it right. The pros speak volumes, but you don’t need to worry about the cons. If you choose a wedding barn rather than a farm one, you can cut out nearly all of the cons by default. At that point, you then need to check with the venue staff and see for yourself. Pay attention to details to make sure nothing interferes with that dream barn wedding you deserve.
If you are in or around Delaware, contact us or come visit our barn wedding venue. Rest assured that we have suited our state-of-the-art wedding barn to give you all you need and so much more.
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