The Ultimate Barn Wedding Checklist

Let’s face it – there is something utterly romantic in a barn wedding that requires no further explanation, right? They are absolutely majestic, perfect, and endlessly rustic and chic – what more can newlyweds ask for? Perfection, of course! Just like any other wedding planning routine, planning a barn wedding doesn’t come without its ups and downs. The best season to have a gorgeous barn wedding is surely late spring, summer, or early fall while the surrounding barm is still immaculate and lush.

From fairytale Boho dresses, rustic-chic décor, and timid lights to wondrous catering and majestic wedding cake, here are some dazzling wedding ideas that you simply must incorporate if you are planning a barn wedding.

Get the budget right

Planning a wedding takes up a hell load of energy and willpower, but it can also eat up your entire budget unless you plan it correctly. Barn weddings are slightly different than any other venues as they are not exactly a “restaurant” per se. For that matter, the first thing on your checklist ought to be the budget. Bear in mind that you would need to search for all other vendors alone because barns don’t usually include full service. Aside from the regular wedding costs such as the band, and the dress, the cost for a barn wedding would also include hiring generators if there’s no electricity in the barn, backup tents for the ceremony, cleaners, catering tents, and all other caters. It’s equally vital to check whether the barn is fully licensed for rent and insured to hold a large number of people.

Take the weather into control

When we picture a barn wedding, we imagine picturesque yellowish fields, rustic backdrop, and sensuous blooms, but what most people fail to notice is that barns are not aa great insulators. If you are planning an early spring or late fall ban wedding, you would undoubtedly get all the amazing things you’re looking for in the barn when it comes to looks and décor, but in order not to get disappointed and end up soaking wet, you need to check about the weather hazards and how secure and insulated the barn is. Firstly, make sure that the barn is perfectly insulated with the top materials and try to learn more about the importance of having insulation, then check whether the barn is rain-proofed and has good climate control. Make sure there are enough big fans for adequate circular air ventilation. Checking whether everything is under control to ensure your guests would be in a comfortable and safe ambient.

Check the sound regulation

Very often, barns are located in the distant and secluded outskirts, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t people living in close proximity. Although you have hired the barn in a remote location for the night, it’s advisable to check all sound ordinance rules related to the area and find out when the band ought to finish with their job. Most newlyweds do choose barn weddings due to the fact that they can dance all night long, on the other hand, most musicians should wrap around after midnight or at least downturn the volume down. Obeying any rules related to sounds is a must no matter the location.

Coordinate your vendors wisely

As already mentioned, in a barn wedding you would need to hire all the vendors and caters on your own. Florists, photographers, musicians, and food caters, all of them need to know their spot and have all the requirements needed to do their job without problems. Designate a special room or rent an extra catering tent to have all the caters and vendors doing their job near all the happening but still not directly visible. Hiring a wedding coordinator is a great way to have all the vendors and caters under control. By having a person who would delegate things, they would lift a huge burden off your back because he would neatly coordinate the caters and vendors and also make sure everything is organized and cleaned the next day.

Ensure everyone knows their way

Vintage signs, rustic save-the-dates invites, and of course rusting signage to guide your guests in the right direction to the barn, and many other things ought to be considered to keep everyone informed about the whereabouts of the wedding venues. Let’s not forget about the dress code. Another must on your barn wedding checklist is to inform all your guests about the special dress code, and to be prepared for any weather mishaps (mud is a common thing at a barn wedding, especially after rain), or simply to give a heads-up that they should know there would be gravel path, lawn or hay road. Advise guests to bring wedges or flats instead of wearing stilettos.

Vamp up the barn

In the end, it all falls down to decorating the already stylish venue into the place of your dreams. TO maximally revamp the barn and create an utterly rustic wedding you need to place some hay bales in the outdoor setting, as well as prepare for some fun lawn games such as beer pong. Place plenty of fresh blooms all around the ambient, and consider flowers in earthy hues that would completely open up the barn. When it comes to décor, let’s not forget about bistro lights, funky-colored lanterns, calming lanterns, and burlap all around.

There you have it, an ultimate barn wedding checklist that you should incorporate if you strive to get married in the most sensations venue possible. Remember to take loads of photos and cherish the memories of your wedding for eternity.