Armstrong Farms has multiple barns for wedding receptions. The first barn I'll focus on is the weddings at Barn at Fieldstone. This is a temperature-controlled barn at the farm that is really popular. It has everything within walking distance at this area.

There is a cottage on site, called the Fieldstone Farmhouse. This is the house where many of my brides stay and get ready for the day. The farmhouse has a kitchen and dining space, and often the dining area is used for the makeup area as well. There is also a small living room on the main floor. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a bathroom. Many of my brides have got into their wedding dress in one of the bedrooms, as there's enough space for a bride, helper, and photographed in this area. After the bride is ready, we will sometimes do bridal party photos around the Fieldstone Farmhouse before heading right across the parking lot to the main barn.

Ceremonies at Fieldstone Barn take place on the large, flat lawn directly behind the barn. There is plenty of space for a large setup, and a group of trees and shrubs that typically act as the backdrop for the ceremony. Some of my couples have brought in additional flowers or wedding arches to tie in more of their wedding style. The bride enters into the ceremony space from a lower door in the barn. Just inside of this door (basement area of the barn) is a bridal holding room, so the bride can be hidden away from prying eyes of guests or the groom! The wedding ceremonies typically have pretty light in the afternoon hours with the direction of the sun.

Cocktail hour at Fieldstone Barn takes place on the lower level of the barn, which is also finished and open for guests. If the weather is nice, guests usually liekt o mill around both inside and outside of this space for fresh air and scenery. 

During cocktail hour, I'm usually working with the couple, family, and wedding party to photograph all of their portraits. I like to do family photos on the lawn space with the barn behind, as this is a great simple backdrop and makes movement for less-mobile family members very easy. For couple's photos, we will do portraits in the back lawn, but then also adventure to the tree-lined entrance driveway and other spots. I like the driveway because it's really long, gets good light, and also has some pretty trees to add visual interest. The area around the side of Fieldstone Barn always has well-maintained trees and flowers, and then the upper outdoor patio and porch area adds more of a 'barn' type of feel to the gallery. No need to drive anywhere - there is lots within walking distance while cocktail hour takes place!

After photos and cocktail hour, the remaining portion fo the day takes place on the upper level of Fieldstone Barn, with a dance floor, room for tables, lots of lights, restrooms, and cookie table area. The cookie table is typically placed next to the dance floor, and the bar is in this location as well. The DJ is usually by the dance floor as well. Many of my couples do a sweetheart table, which is placed near to the dance floor and then moved later in the evening. Guests like access to two sets of doors that lead to the outdoor balcony area. 

Fieldstone Barn