Barn Weddings
A barn is a magical place for a wedding.Steeped in history and evoking the simplicity of a place that time has forgotten, the classic barn has been a subject irresistible to artists, poets, and city folk alike for its stoic visage and endearing presence.Inherent in the choice to have a barn wedding offers a great idea of flexibility and ample room for imagination. Your ceremony and reception can use the barn as a backdrop for a lovely day in the fresh country air. It can serve as the perfect canvas for an indoor reception, dappled by twinkling lights hung from the rafters and the glow of candles from tables full of loved ones. A barn works equally well as a backup for inclement weather or as the centerpiece of a wedding’s design.In Barn Weddings, Maggie Lord offers ideas and advice on how to create a barn wedding, including information on different styles and décor as well as tips from the pros for making the day a special one to remember. Part indoor, part outdoor, but all beauty, history and romance, barn weddings are as practical as they are ripe with opportunity for charm and creativitMaggie Lord is the founder and editor of RusticWeddingChic.com, the number one wedding blog for brides planning a rustic and country-style wedding. She is the author of the book Rustic Wedding Chic and a contributing writer to The Huffington Post, DIY Weddings, as well as other publications, and is a sought-after wedding expert who frequently appears on television talk shows to discuss trends, styles and weddingplanning advice. Maggie also curates the RusticWeddingGuide.com, a collection of some of the finest rustic and country wedding venues and vendors in the country. Maggie is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and holds a master’s degree from Southern New Hampshire University. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, Jon, and their son, Jack.