We love Maine Barns!

Over the years we have worked with a good number of Maine Wedding Venues and included in those are a number of barns! We love the authentic nature of barn weddings and try to bring that feel to the brands that we create for them. Couples are looking to create an experience for their couples and having a gorgeous barn as a backdrop is becoming increasingly popular. We put together a list of barns in Maine for our Love & Lobster blog- Maine Barn Wedding Venue, but wanted to showcase some of those here as well. So many beautiful options!  If you know of more or would like us to add yours, please comment on the blog post on L&L!Beech Hill Barn

Beech Hill Barn - The magnificent Event Barn can accommodate 240 standing room and 140 for a seated dinner. The Country House can accommodate up to 12 guests and there are local amenities in the near-by village of Wiscasset and the cities of Gardiner, Hallowell, and Augusta. Some of the additional property features include a pool with a sculpted breath-taking view, a retro-modern stone firepit, and of course, the panorama view of Maine countryside.

Hardy Farm

Hardy Farm - The c. 1835 barn is the perfect place to host your inspired wedding reception or event. The space features beautifully white-washed walls and elegant chandeliers. The property also includes a woodland chapel and an amazing 103 foot sail cloth tent, making this barn a great value.

The Barn at Flanagan Farm

The Barn at Flanagan Farm -The post and beam barn, built in the late nineteenth century and meticulously restored in 2012 to preserve the original structure’s authentic charm, offers 2,400 square feet of entertaining space. Three whimsically sophisticated chandeliers designed and crafted by local sculptor, Joe Lops, and dragonfly-etched sconces radiate a warm elegance throughout.

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Linnell Farm - Former florist opens new barn wedding venue perfect for couples who dream of a homey, comfortable, rustic barn wedding weekend. The history of Linnell Farm has always been a gathering place for life’s big events. It’s been the place that through the years brought people together for celebrations.

The Barn on Walnut Hill

The Barn on Walnut Hill - An exquisite 1887 Maine barn and farmhouse that marries rusticity with refinement, provides a setting for your guests that is at once simply elegant and elegantly simple. Located on four estate-like acres 20 minutes north of Portland in North Yarmouth, Maine, The Barn on Walnut Hill is a rare venue that incorporates an exceptional event space and gracious accommodations on one property.

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Shady Lane Farm - Just over 200 years old, Shady Lane Farm is a focal point in the historic district of New Gloucester, Maine. Its 60 plus acres of woods and walking paths adjoin other historic farms, making it a uniquely expansive and peaceful rural landscape.

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Wells Reserve at Laudholm - The Wells Reserve at Laudholm is filled with natural beauty and boasts a rich history. Hundreds of acres of protected land surround a hilltop barn with lots of character, so you have space to celebrate and room to roam. Book a weekend between May and October to ease your mind and wow your guests.

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Live Well Farm - Harpswell is a little known jewel with more coastline than any other town in the U.S. The waterfront is just through the woods with open ocean framing the famous “Crib Stone Bridge”. The water provides the perfect backdrop for memorable pictures.

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1812 Farm - With broad sweeping lawns and gardens, a glittering pond with dancing fountain and the architecture of 18th century Maine, the stage is set for you and your guests and an unforgettable moment in time. Be it outdoors next to that glorious landscaped pond or inside one of the most spectacularly restored 18th century barns in the Midcoast with every luxury of the 21st century, we only wait for your ideas to craft the perfect setting.

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Maine Lakeside Cabin & Events - The 5000 sf lodge has plenty of open room for your DJ to set up so you can dance the night away. Our outdoor dining hall allows you to have your catered event under cover.

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1888 Wedding Barn - The 1888 Wedding Barn is Western Maine's Wedding Ceremony and Reception Hall Venue located conveniently on Route 2 in Bethel, Maine close to all the Sunday River Valley Area attractions and amenities. It is simple, yet sophisticated, affordable, yet elegant.

Broadturn Farm

Broadturn Farm - Celebrate your love and connect it to your values here at Broadturn Farm. Getting married on an organic farm expresses individuality and a commitment to the beauty of local, organic food and flowers.

Marianmade Farm - Nestled on the banks of the Sheepscot River near historic Wiscasset is Marianmade Farm. As a working lavender and flower farm, the setting brings a piece of Provence to mid-coast Maine.

Granite Ridge Estate & Barn - Private 200 acre Maine Estate & Barn wedding and event venue.

William Allen Farm - Located in picturesque Pownal, Maine the farm offers an ideal spot for your rustic barn wedding or other special event

Wolfe's Neck Farm - The backdrop of Casco Bay is simply incredible, and they offer the rustic amenities that your outdoor event requires.

Maine Wedding Barn & Event Center at Fairview Farm - This beautifully landscaped ceremony site and large wedding lawn at the gazebo has so much to offer.

Harborfields Waterfront Vacation Cottages - The front lawn forms a natural amphitheater with an incredible panorama of the harbor as the backdrop.... A great spot for a beautiful waterfront wedding ceremony!

Two Coves Farm - Working farm venue in Maine that works with Lulu and Co Event Design to create your day.

Hitching Post of Maine - The Hitching Post is an idyllic New England barn built in 1830 situated on 100 acres along the Saco River in Dayton, Maine.

Pineland Farms - Located in a peaceful, rural setting easily accessible from Maine’s largest cities — Portland and Lewiston — and can accommodate groups of all sizes.

The Red Barn at Outlook Farm - The Red Barn offers a rustic feel with modern day amenities such as air conditioning, working fireplaces, a covered veranda, and handicapped accessible bathrooms.

The Farm at Webb Lake Woods - This classic red Maine barn’s interior can accommodate up to 180 seated guests for ceremonies, and 150 guests for receptions. We also have a lakefront lawn directly across the street for ceremonies, which can accommodate 275 seated guests.

Farm at Worthley Pond - Your family and guests will enjoy this remodeled yet rustic 1850 barn, located on 5 acres, nestled in a beautiful mountain valley surrounded by rolling hills

Clay Hill Farm - Clay Hill Farm is one of the Ogunquit area’s most beautiful selections of elegant indoor and outdoor locations.

King's Hill Inn & Barn- The staff at the King’s Hill Inn & Barn wish to make everything you are envisioning in your wedding not only a reality, but everything you imagine and more.

Josias River Farm - Josias River Farm is a classic 250-year-old Maine farm situated on 20 scenic acres of forests, open fields, pastures and an apple orchard.

Gisland Farm Audubon Center - Situated along the Presumpscot River estuary just five minutes from Portland, Maine Audubon’s headquarters features a modern environmental center and a 65-acre sanctuary with more than two miles of trails winding along a pond and through woods, meadow, orchard and salt marsh.

David's Folly Farm - Weddings David’s Folly Farm offers a rustic location for your wedding, anniversary or private celebration that speaks of beauty, the bounty of the seasons and cycles of life.

The Homestead at Rest & Be Thankful Farm - This wedding venue is a classic New England 18th century working farm in Lyman, Maine offering 65 private and peaceful acres for your special event.

Endicott Farm - Endicott Farm is a pictuersque and rustic horse farm located centrally in the Town of Belgrade.

Clark's Cove Farm & Inn - Their aim is to provide the wedding party and invited guests with an experience that exceeds all possible expectations.

Fox Field Farm - The farm has an unbeatable westward-facing ocean view, providing a rare and remarkable sunset in Maine.

Annabessacook Farm - The farm, one of the earliest in Winthrop, is set on 25 acres with lake frontage on Lake Annabessacook, one of the deep water lakes of the Winthrop Lakes Region.

Apple Acres Farm - Secret and serene, seemingly ancient, and rich with life... and at the center: you, your true love, delicious food and great friends... this is the Apple Acres Farm wedding experience.

Coolidge Family Farm - A perfect combination of rustic elegance.

Belgian Meadows Farm - Belgian Meadows Farm has a beautiful country setting for your special day, located in Lebanon on one of Maine's oldest farms.

Broken Acres Farm - Located in rural Jefferson, Maine, Broken Acres Family Retreat, LLC is a great place to enjoy the beauty of nature, while remaining close to civilization.

Caswell Farm - The Caswell Farm is a beautiful, authentic, rustic property that still produces and harvests organic vegetables and picturesque flowers.

Edgewood Farm - The property features a classic 13-room New England farmhouse, a renovated barn, fresh-water pond, enchanting meadows, rolling hay fields, and an orchard of mature fruit trees.

Harmony Hill - Our guests choose to have their special day on Harmony Hill because of its beauty and rich history.

Hilton Winn Farm - Over its 400+-year history, the Hilton-Winn Farm has been a witness to the changing cultural and environmental landscape of southern New England.

Little River Flower Farm - We are all about sharing our farm with people who want to share their special day in a natural setting

Morris Farm - A local farm and landscape that provides food, education, recreation, and pride in midcoast Maine for many generations.

Pittston Farm - With outdoor activities, lodging, delicious food and all the ambiance you could ask for, make a reservation today!

Raittt Homestead Farm Museum - When they acquired the 33 acre farm property from third generation Gerald Raitt in 2003 they kept the same mission of preserving farming history, but that became so much more as they now were preserving the late 1800’s former dairy farm property, buildings and equipment.

River Lily Farm - Set up a tent near our flower field, let us build you an arbor, and provide the flowers for your special day. Our farm is over 90 acres of diverse landscape, so take your wedding photos in some of the many picturesque areas we are proud to call home.

Rossport Farms - There are eighty plus private acres with a mile and a half of ocean frontage that hug the shoreline and provide an intimate relation with wildlife and fauna that are our backdrop for daily living.

Rowan Tree Farm - A natural sanctuary from which to explore mid-coast Maine.

Spiritwind Farm - Beautiful and private historic farm in southern Maine, 30 mins to ocean and 40 mins to mountains.

If you are a barn venue and want to be added to the list comment on the post or email amanda@tidecreative.com

Hardy Farm Updated Site Launch

The last time we spoke about Hardy Farm on the blog we were just getting started with them Wedding Venue Marketing Success : Client Hardy Farm Books 20 Wedding In First 6 Weeks Since, they have continued to roll and get some amazing coverage on Martha Stuart, 100 Layer Cake, Maine Magazine, Rustic Weddings and numerous others! The owners, Greg and Deborah Link have done an amazing job of continuing to improve the grounds with a woodland chapel and addition of a 103 ft sail clothe tent. They have also been great ambassadors for the brand with every couple that has toured or been married there! You can see from their availability calendar that they are completely booked out for 2016 (have been for some time) and are now filling up for 2017!

The property and brand have come such a long way, we felt a brand refresh to just Hardy Farm and a new website was in order.

 

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Branding is much deeper than just a pretty logo, and can do so much more for your business than you can ever imagine! Luxury branding expert, Vanessa Kreckel, reveals what luxury level branding is, and how it can change everything for your business. Vanessa walks us through her professional branding process and shares practical and actionable tips for elevating your brand through a stronger online and offline marketing presence. Mentor: Vanessa Kreckel

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Any Place, Any Time and Any Device

  Today's couples are connecting to your business on all types of devices. How your website appears on a smart phone, tablet or desktop will determine if you get their attention - this can be a huge opportunity, or it can be where you lose business to a competitor.

Are your ideal clients finding you on a Galaxy Tablet, iPhone 6 Plus, or their work computer? A responsive website will reformat images and copy, making it easily accessible and viewable on different devices - regardless of screen size. Savvy web developers are even able to cater the experience to the specific device sizes (fine-tuning what is seen on a mobile vs. a tablet, for example), further driving a great user experience.

We've mentioned this before, but it's worth repeating: Google favors responsive design! Responsive web design serves the same HTML code on the same URL regardless of the users’ device (desktop, tablet, mobile, non-visual browser), but can render the display differently (i.e., “respond”) based on the screen size. Responsive design is Google’s recommended design pattern.

mobile friendly wedding websitesYour potential clients should be able to look at your brand any time, any place and on any device. Allow us to create a web presence for you with a responsive site that will cater to each of those experiences and represent you the best! Booking that ideal wedding client takes more than just being good at what you do today - you must also present yourself in a manner that creates trust online...we can do that for you! Contact us for a free consultation.