We had our wedding at The Barn at Lord Howe Valley in September 2024. This. Venue. Is. Incredible! It was the one and only venue we actually toured in person, because as soon as we saw it we knew it was the perfect place for our wedding.
Of course the views of the Adirondack Mountains are amazing, but what really blew me (the bride) away as an Event Manager/Wedding Planner myself is how well thought out the venue was designed to ensure a perfect wedding day!
The on site bridal suite is stunning and is *almost* perfectly equipped for your wedding morning, with tons of natural light, multiple makeup chairs, a small refrigerator and counter area for food set up, etc. (The only downside is the detached bathrooms, and in our specific case, the changing partition that was suppose to be in the bridal sweet had apparently been broken and not replaced, so we had to bring in our own so the girls had a private space to change into their dresses. The bridal suite is one large open room) The groomsmen cave was also really cool and included games like shuffle board for the guys to play while they are getting ready.
The covered patio is a beautiful option for an outdoor ceremony without having to worry about rain or too much direct sun, and the venue offers multiple options for a ceremony arch. The patio outside of the main barn is perfect for cocktail hour as well as providing a nice quiet space for guests who don't want to dance to hang out later in the night. (There are string lights and heaters)
The main barn is stunning! All of the tables and chairs, as well as the greenery and lights over the sweetheart table are included. The barn is not only beautiful for guests, but is also very functional for wedding vendors, especially the catering team. (There is even a separate closed off space with a table and chairs for your wedding vendors to eat.)
The customer service is fantastic! We had multiple tours of the venue and never felt rushed, in fact, each person we met with was very happy to show us around. Since our wedding was on a Friday, we were even allowed to set up our decor at the venue two days prior to the wedding, which relieved a lot of stress on the wedding day and allowed me (the bride) to be part of bringing my vision to life.
One of the best things about this venue is how much is included in the one rental fee. In addition to the things already mentioned
(the bridal suite, groomsmen cave, reception tables and chairs, options for a ceremony arch) the venue also includes ceremony chairs, cocktail hour tables and chairs, a variety of lawn games, a fire pit (which they will light for you), a built in photo backdrop, and, most incredibly, an entire barn filled with a variety of wedding decor that is yours to use if you wish!
The Barn at Lord Howe Valley was the perfect place for our wedding and we cannot recommend it enough!!!!
