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This historic family owned barn the the perfect backdrop for your wedding day. The views from this venue show off the gorgeous Lancaster countryside.
With a beautiful outdoor ceremony location secluded from the surrounding roads and neighborhoods, you'll love walking down the aisle to your significant other. Looking out at all of your guests with the barn in the background will be a moment you'll never forget.
As you walk the grounds, you’ll capture photos that will grace your home for decades to come. You’ll dance the night away inside the barn light with twinkly lights. Your guests will feel right at home inside. The best part is that you don't need to go overboard with decor because The Farm at Eagles Ridge has charm built in.
As you drive back down the lane, leaving the Barn as Husband and Wife, you’ll look over at your handsome husband and thank God you’re married to such an amazing man. And you’ll always remember how beautiful your day truly was.
THE PERFECT VENUE
It's the day of your wedding and sunlight is streaming through the tress behind your officiant as he asks you to repeat after him. Your guests wait in anticipation. The barn waits as well. You repeat the words and your officiant says, "You may kiss..."
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This is the perfect location to get into your wedding dress and do some final hair and makeup touches. There are two getting ready rooms upstairs. The biggest tip is to keep this area clean and clutter free. It is air conditioned as well, so no need to worry for those of you getting married in the summer.
It's time for your first look, portraits and bridal party photos. We'll most likely head down to the front patio for your first look. We will then walk around the grounds and find the perfect locations for your portraits. The pond is the perfect backdrop for your ceremony and portraits.
The pond is usually the backdrop for your ceremony and it is just perfect. The sun shines through the trees and your guests watch in the shade as you say I do. The tree cover is perfect for those sunny and warm days!
This barn has so much character on the inside. The wooden beams and twinkly lights make this barn feel so warm and cozy. The huge dance floor is perfect for all your guests to get out and dance the night away.
Should we both get ready at The Farm at Eagles Ridge?
We always suggest getting ready in the same location or close by. The closer you are to each other the easier it is for us to get pictures of you both getting ready. The Farm at Eagles Ridge does have enough space for both you, the groom and the bridal party to get ready.
Where do you recommend taking our family portraits?
Family photos most often happen right at the ceremony space. We may do it under the arbor if the lighting is nice or we may shift you into to under a tree if the lighting is better there. If we're experiencing some rain, we may take photos under the over hang on The Barn's patio. Either way, we'll put you in the very best spot for lighting.
What time should we schedule our ceremony to begin?
This is going to depend on the time of year that you're getting married. If you're sharing in a first look, the best time to have your ceremony end is 1 hour prior to sunset. If you're not sharing in a first look then we would suggest your ceremony ending 2 hours prior to sunset. Most ceremonies at The Farm at Eagles Ridge last approximately 30 minutes.
Do they allow for sparkler exits? Should we do one?
The Farm at Eagles Ridge does allow for sparkler exits! We've photographed some great exits using bubbles, glow-sticks, and American flags. Get creative with your exit and think outside the box. Who knows? You might start a new trend.
How long should we plan to take bride & groom portraits?
We typically schedule 45 minutes for bride + groom portraits if you're sharing in a first look. If you're not sharing in a first look, you can expect to have approximately 10 minutes for bride and groom photos. For this reason, we highly encourage a first look because your photos are the first things to get cut short if something runs behind.
Should we have our ceremony indoors or outdoors?
Our preference is to always have your ceremony outside, unless it's pouring rain. If you know it's going to be cold and don't want to keep your guests outside for to terribly long, we'd suggest sharing more personal vows to one another in private, maybe during your first look, and then having a shortened 10 minute ceremony outdoors. We promise, it'll be worth it and you'll warm back up in minutes once you're inside again.
GET TO KNOW THE PHOTOGRAPHERS
We’re Josiah and Steph, a husband and wife team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that specialize in wedding photography and videography. We were married back in June 2015 and totally understand the craziness that is wedding planning. Our goal is to help make this process easier on your and to capture images you cherish for the rest of your lives.
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Whether you’re getting married at The Farm at Eagles Ridge or someplace in PA (or beyond!), we would love to be considered for your day.
If you’re interested in working with us, the best way to reach us is by either filling out the form or sending an e-mail to hello@josiahandsteph.com with your wedding date and location. If you’ve filled out the form and haven’t heard from us in a few days, please email us directly.