Image Tobiah Tayo Photography // Eclectic & Whimsical Foliage & Edison Lights Wedding
For all our couples out there who are looking for something a little less formal than a hotel or country house venue, but would rather have something more substantial than a marquee or tipi, barn venues are becoming more and more popular. Usually a blank canvas, they can be a really flexible option for everything you are dreaming up.
Image John Johnston via Magical Blush Pink & Gold Barn Wedding
Image Fairclough Photography via Rustic & Relaxed Season Floral Barn Wedding
Of course when we talk about barns for weddings there are so many different types that are like chalk and cheese. From barns that exclusively hold weddings and are set up as professional, slick venues to barns on a farm that usually house pigs or cows! Your choice will depend on how much work you want to take on before your wedding. A barn wedding venue will usually ensure a smooth ride and often you will have a dedicated planner or manager to help you arrange everything, but I do so love the labour of love that some of our couples take on turning the family cowshed into the wedding venue of their dreams!
Barn Wedding Venues
Here is some inspiration if you’re looking for your special day to take place in a venue which is all set up for weddings already.
Image Matt Parry via Fun & Multicolour Creative Barn Wedding
Image Victoria JK Lamburn via Modern & Rustic Ivory barn Wedding
Image Sung Blue Photography via Romantic Soft Pastels Barn Wedding
Image White Stag Wedding Photography via Beautiful & Rustic Fairy Lights Barn Wedding
Image Story & Colour via Homespun & Fun Country Barn Wedding
Image KO Weddings via Light & Pretty Summer Barn Wedding
Image Bridgwood Wedding Photography via Quirky Crafty Rustic Barn Wedding
Image O&C Photography via Ethereal & Romantic Autumn Barn Wedding
As you can see, the world really is your oyster with a barn venue, whether you want to create a cosy atmosphere or light and breezy, once you have found the perfect venue, you can dress it to fit in with the look and feel of your special day.
Rustic DIY Barns
If you are lucky enough to have family or friends who live on a farm or an understanding local farmer, you might want to think about creating your own venue in a real life barn. I do so love these weddings where our lovely couples have gone back to basics, haven’t they done a wonderful job? Don’t forget that this can be a lot of work so do leave yourselves plenty of time! You will need to be mindful of the restrictions that come with working farms too if this is where you are choosing to hold your nuptials.
Image Love That Smile Photography via Rustic & Bohemian DIY Barn Wedding
Image Beth Moseley Photography via Gorgeous Home Made Pink & Gold Barn Wedding
Images Kazooieloki Photography via Rustic Farm Barn DIY Wedding
Images Nesta Lloyd Photography via DIY Weekend Long Farm Wedding
Barn Decoration Ideas
But how to decorate your dream barn venue? Well take a look at these magical and darn right beautiful images from real barn weddings we have featured here at Whimsical Wonderland Weddings. Think glowing candlelight, bunting, twinkling festoons and fairy lights, lanterns, pom poms and florals galore. Make the most of stunning historical beams and heigh ceilings by draping them everywhere.
Image Scuffins Photography // Pastel Easter Barn & Vintage China Filled Wedding
Image Binky Nixon Photography // Colourful Happy Home Made Countryside Barn Wedding
Image Tobiah Tayo Photography // Eclectic & Whimsical Foliage & Edison Lights Wedding
Image Sara Reeve // Stylish Floral Barn Wedding
Image Emily Hannah // Beautiful Woodland Glade Wedding
Image Through The Woods We Ran // Whimsical Barn Wedding in Australia
Image White Stag Wedding Photography // Beautiful & Rustic Fairy Lights Barn Wedding
Image Epic Love Photography // Amazing Natural Rustic & Hand Crafted Autumn Fairy Lights Wedding
Are you planning a barn wedding? Have you found a venue that’s set up and ready to go or are you looking for some hard graft and straw removal before the day?! We’d love to hear all about your barn plans. Rachel x
Images 1. Through The Woods We Ran // Whimsical Barn Wedding in Australia 2. Tobiah Tayo Photography // Eclectic & Whimsical Foliage & Edison Lights Wedding 3. White Stag Wedding Photography // Beautiful & Rustic Fairy Lights Barn Wedding 4. Epic Love Photography // Amazing Natural Rustic & Hand Crafted Autumn Fairy Lights Wedding 5. Scuffins Photography // Pastel Easter Barn & Vintage China Filled Wedding 6. Sara Reeve // Stylish Floral Barn Wedding 7. Binky Nixon Photography // Colourful Happy Home Made Countryside Barn Wedding 8. Emily Hannah // Beautiful Woodland Glade Wedding
I love a Barn Wedding, its one of the perks of photographing many Lake District and Lancashire weddings!