• 2010-08-31T03:00:00Z from Hello to Hitched

    There is something so romantic about a barn wedding. The rustic outer shell coupled with a dazzlingly cozy interior just screams romance. A barn's high, sloping ceilings are perfect for hanging strings of lights, and the perfectly unpolished structure will contrast with your flowers, making them look just stunning. A large barn will provide plenty of room for dinner and dancing, and makes for gorgeous photographs. Some tips to pull it off seamlessly? Consider local seasonal produce, jams, or flowers as favors for your guests. Play up the barn setting by using hay bales or barrels as extra ...

  • 2010-06-01T04:12:00Z Sparkle and Hay Wedding Blog

    Kind of in love with this wedding...just a little bit (ok, a lotta bit!)  From a feature on Green Wedding Shoes these photos just make me gasp!I love, love, love the design aspect of weddings, however no detail compares to seeing the glow of a happy couple on their big day....

  • 2009-03-29T16:51:49Z Frolic

    Remember this cabin my little brother built? Here  are some camera phone snapshots of the barn he is building next to it. I love the aged wood and stone foundation. I can't wait to see it in person!...

  • 2010-09-01T08:08:00Z Bustled Blog

    So for those of you who love the feel of a down-home barn wedding {like us}, I have some inspiration to kick off your Wednesday!! I love mixing rustic and elegant elements to create a wonderful setting for your guests to enjoy themselves. Check out these details...{Sources: greenwedding shoes, unknown}...

  • 2009-04-08T01:25:00Z Adventures in Wedding Planning

    What do you think? Isn't this Barn Chic at it's finest?? I love it!!!Sources: Picture 1, Picture 2, Shoes, Picture 4, Picture 5, Candles and Jar, Picture 6, Picture 7, Picture 8, Picture 9, Picture 10, Picture 11, Picture 12...

  • 2009-10-07T22:24:00Z Wedding Style Guide

    French luxury powerhouse Chanel opted for a luxe barn party to celebrate their Paris spring/summer 2010 show. Not one to be outdone designer Karl Lagerfeld displayed some truly luxurious pieces that embodied what Chanel is truly all about - femininity, glamour and wearability. Although, how many of us would wear Chanel to a barn party? I guess if you could you would! Visit www.chanel.com to view the show. Photos courtesy of Vogue.com.auPosted by Emilie Harrison...

  • 2009-09-09T10:42:00Z erin ever after

    I always get super excited when I see pics from our photographer, the insanely talented Corbin Gurkin. She proves time and time again that her and Italy are a yummy mix. What about Corbin and the Central Coast or Corbin and the Barn? I have a feeling, this combo will be just as tasty.*Images courtesy of Corbin Gurkin via Style Me Pretty...

  • 2010-05-31T02:53:27Z Intimate Weddings Blog

    Are you pining for a barn reception?  Country chic, barn receptions are the bees knees for many brides. If you’re lucky enough to have a barn in your neck of the woods that’s available for weddings, you might be looking for some ideas on how to decorate the barn.  Although some barns are wedding-ready, others are more like this one: If so, there’s no need to fear! There are plenty of ways to transform this space into something beautiful. Drapery Drapery hung loosely from the rafters of a barn can work wonders on creating an inviting space. String of Lights A few strings of lights h...

  • 2011-05-03T14:33:31Z Wedding Photographer London

    When Chris Mann put us forward for his brother’s wedding we where happy, but a little trepidatious. Chris is a moderator on the ever popular Digital Wedding Forum (DWF) and the whole family seems to be into photography! Andy Mann runs Brilliant by Tropical Imaging, a wedding photography business on the Caribean island of Turks and Caicos. No pressure then. Simon Mann is the groom in question and the lovely Louise was blushing bride for the day. Gatestreet Barn is set in the heart of the leafy, Surrey countryside and makes for a perfectly British spring time venue. What I loved about this wed...

  • 2011-03-30T12:00:33Z The Brides Guide

    Barns and rustic venues are some of my favorite spaces to work with, but as we all know, they can be hard to find. The following photos, taken at Shadow Lawn in High Falls, New York by the talented Jonas Peterson, are from a beautiful wedding. For these types of affairs, I love creating a laid-back elegance by mixing in glamorous details like whimsical light fixtures and old silver. I love this image of the bride and groom walking into the barn to greet their guests. We used long, vintage wooden farm tables and accented the space with chandeliers. For locations such as these, outdoor ligh...