Dogs are part of the family – and we totally understand why you want to include them in your wedding day. Our wedding venue allows dogs outside, and inside for the ceremony and pictures only, and we encourage you to find ways to add your furry friends into your big day. Photos If your dog […]
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Since we spend most of our weekends at our wedding venue, we see the good, the bad, and the ugly from wedding guests. Here are our tips for first timers and seasoned wedding guests alike. Show up early If the ceremony is at 4PM, plan to show up by 3:45PM. This extra time will help
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One of the first vendors you’ll book for your wedding is your venue – and while it’s such an exciting decision to make, there are a few things to consider before making it official. Budget Venue, catering, and bar can be some of the highest costs when it comes to weddings. When you’re reviewing your
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If you choose to change your name after your wedding, most people will tell you it’s a complicated and long process. A few Barnwood team members have recently gone through the process and are here to say it’s not as difficult as people make it out to be. Here are the first two steps. Updating
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There are a few items most wedding venues don’t and can’t allow in their spaces for safety, and sometimes just simply practical, reasons. But just because there are limitations doesn’t mean you can’t achieve your wedding visions. Here are a few items that Barnwood can’t allow in our space, with awesome alternatives to perfect your
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Finding vendors for your wedding can be exhausting – with so many options, it’s overwhelming to find the right people for your big day. We held an open house where local vendors shared their tips for deciding on a team that’s best for your big day, and this blog gives their biggest tips and insights.
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Want a Saturday wedding, but all Saturdays you want are booked at your dream wedding venue? There are major benefits to a Friday wedding that you might not have thought of. More availability and lower cost are the two big benefits, and this blog outlines a few more, too. Availability Saturdays are always the first
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Barnwood Events has month-of wedding coordinators on staff who have worked many weddings at our venue, and they all have years of outside event planning experience. A bonus – they all planned their own weddings, so they understand and relate to the pain points and stress. Here are some of the benefits of hiring a
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A DJ does much more than just hit play on your wedding playlist – we think they’re one of the keys to a fun and smooth wedding reception. Here are a few reasons we always suggest you say “yes” to a DJ! Professional Equipment Your DJ will show up at your wedding venue with their professional equipment that
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You’ve had the perfect day celebrating your wedding and doing the Cha Cha Slide until the lights turn on. In an ideal world, you’d be able to hop on your shuttle and get to the next destination. Instead comes the dreaded task of packing up your decor, gifts, and anything else you brought to your
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