Fall Ceremony Trend: Barn Weddings

It’s a little bit country, a little bit casual, and a whole lot cheaper than your local country club. Barn weddings are taking the nation by storm, with many brides and grooms opting out of formal locations in exchange for the rustic intimacy of farm life.

Bachelor star Andrew Firestone chose to wed his wife, actress Ivana Bozilovic, in the pole barn on the property of his family home in Los Olivos, CA, on July 5, and while you may not have a barn so readily available, there’s quite a few options around the country that offer up plenty of pastoral charm.

Fearington Village (Pittsboro, NC)
The barn at this former dairy farm new Chapel Hill offers plenty of southern charm. Leave the garden for a glimpse down a cobblestone entryway that leads to a large, climate-controlled space complete with stage, catering and seating for up to 300 guests.

The Barn of Barrington (Barrington, IL)
Formally a working barn, this restaurant is now a elegant venue that resembles a French chateau chock full of charming architecture and unique antiques. Order the wedding package for you and your guests and the barn will provide fresh flowers for the guest tables, candelabras for the head table, candlesticks, table linens, white skirting, place cards  and a cake table.

White Rocks Inn (Wallingford, VT)
Relax at this New England country inn that’s famous for its historical gothic barn. Snuggled deep within  Otter Creek Valley, the inn offers up award-winning fine dining and antique limo service, while the barn itself boasts over 15,00 square feet, ornate wooden beams, and space for up to 200 guests.

Fairview Farms (Plano, TX) Thinking barbecue and baked beans over brioche or brie? The Corral Barn at Fairview Farms is the perfect party spot to host a rustic ranch-style wedding. The facility can host up to 350 people, and comes with a catering menu that includes local favorites like beef brisket, pulled pork, BBQ beans, potato salad, and fresh peach cobbler a la mode.

Check out the bride and groom's luxurious honeymoon locale.

Pole Barn at Firestone Winery

Photo: Andrew Firestone and Ivana Bozilovic; Amy Graves /Getty Images