If you’re looking for a rustic, cozy, and unique atmosphere in which to celebrate your big day, a barn wedding is an excellent option. Like any other wedding venue, a barn provides ample space for eating, dancing, and enjoying your special someone. The structure can also be decorated to suit your style and align with the theme of your nuptials. Before you finalize the details, Jordan Hill Farm in Richmond, KY, hopes to shed some light on the planning process.

For a beautiful barn wedding, use the following five tips:

• Amenities: Not every barn is capable of hosting a wedding ceremony and reception. While some may be full-service, others only provide the structure, leaving you to sort out the furniture, place settings, lighting, and generators. Speak with the venue and your vendors to find out what’s included.
• Guest Access: Since fields can be muddy, messy, and uneven, ask if the venue has any paved parking or walking areas. If they don’t, arrange to have shuttles transport guests to the barn, so they can stay safe and clean throughout the event. Make sure to have transportation around the farm and to the barn area, as well as restrooms and other key locations.
• Bugs: With a barn wedding comes the possibility of a buggy night. To keep pests at bay, light citronella candles around the venue. This will add a delicate ambiance and keep mosquitoes away in the process. Chat with the venue’s management about spraying for pests, and leave bug spray near restrooms for guests.
• Restrooms: Not every barn wedding venue has restroom facilities for attendees. Some truly rustic places only offer outhouses, which may not be suitable or accessible for all your guests. Discuss your options with the venue, and call a portable restroom company to rent proper facilities for the event. Some companies have full-service trailers complete with multiple toilets, sinks, and lighting for outdoor events and barn weddings.
• Allergies: Allergies to animals and bales of hay can be a concern during a barn wedding. Besides warning guests of these elements, you can also offer goody bags with allergy medicine, hand sanitizers, and sprays to keep animal smells and germs at bay. As for the hay, consider decorating bales with blankets to control exposure to allergens.

Located on 85 acres of picturesque countryside, Jordan Hill Farm is the perfect location for weddings, parties, and corporate events. As a top choice among local wedding venues, the farm offers exceptional outdoor accommodations, along with full-service catering of their fresh bluegrass cuisine. To learn more about your barn wedding options, visit them online or call (859) 623-0807.