Why On-Site Accommodations Can Transform Your Wedding Weekend
There’s something magical about a wedding that unfolds slowly — not rushed into a few fleeting hours, but stretched across a weekend where time lingers and memories are made beyond the ceremony itself. At The English Country Barn, we see this all the time. Couples who choose a venue with on-site accommodations don’t just get […]
When Plans Go Sideways
When Plans Go Sideways: Why Wedding Days (Like Life) Don’t Always Go According to Plan—And That’s OK At The English Country Barn of the Carolinas, we live by timelines, floor plans, checklists, and communication. Planning is a huge part of what we do—and when it comes to weddings, it absolutely matters. But if I’ve learned […]
Children at Weddings
The pros and cons of having children at your wedding Firstly the good reasons to invite children to your wedding They look so darn cute! I mean a little flower girl tossing her petals along the aisle all dressed in white, or a sweet little boy in a mini tux carrying a ring security box […]
Communication, Communication, Communication
You’ve found your dream venue—maybe even a year or more before your big day—and now the fun of wedding planning begins! Pinterest and Instagram are your best friends, full of ideas to bring your vision to life. You pick a theme, order a bunch of things off Amazon, and get sucked into the endless recommendations […]
How to host a summer wedding in NC
Are you thinking of getting married in the summer? I get it, everything is brighter, happier and the days are longer but coping with a summer wedding in North Carolina might take some planning. Its Hot! Yes, you can guarantee that summer on the East coast will be hot so think about a lighter dress code; […]
Price vs Value
Gosh, money is always a sticky subject isn’t it? And when youre talking about planning your wedding you are probably going to be discussing money and spending way more than you are usually comfortable with. The first thing most couples ask or look at when choosing vendors is how much they cost. It is always […]
Why you should hire a planner or coordinator
I confess, I’m a convert. I haven’t always been a huge fan of planners and day of coordinators. My early experiences were not always of the most professional body of vendors, however trust me, the great ones are worth their weight in gold. I get it, it’s an extra expense and Aunt Mildred said she […]
Ten things to ask your venue during a tour
Having never planned a wedding before, I’m pretty sure you feel overwhelmed about what to ask who, or how to know if the venue you are looking at is right for you. You hear stories of things that go wrong and hopefully of things that were amazing and every couple has priorities for them, however, […]
How to chose a venue for every season (especially in NC)
Lets face it, in North Carolina you don’t know from one day to the next what season we’ll be in. You can be in shorts and tee in December or jeans and sweater in May. It can be a drought or flood in September so its best to be prepared for anything however there are […]