The Barn at Shady Grove

rything included you absolutely cant find it anywhere else I'm telling you I looked EVERYWHERE. I drove 1hr and 30mins from my home to this venue and don't regret it. I get so sad thinking its over. Although the day flew by and felt like a blur; looking back at photos and videos shows me just how beautiful the day went. I HIGHLY recommend the 2 day package, if you can afford it, that would give you time to soak in the beauty with your fiance spend alone time with them at the venue, plan, and get things set up the day before so on the day of you aren't rushing; just a little advice from the bride! Our wedding day was July 24 unfortunately we picked the hottest rainiest month of the year DONT BE LIKE US LOL. Well it definitely rained on our wedding day and as far as the way the ceremony and reception went the rain didn't change a thing Shannon and Ken did wonderful with coordinating the timeline I gave them. Regardless of the rain or families late arrival they did exactly what we asked. They always confirmed with either I or my husband before making decisions. When we told them what we wanted they were sure to tell us the plan and make it happen. They said its good luck to rain on your wedding day trying to make me feel better. Bride if it rains on your wedding day please be in the moment that you wont ever get back. Instead of being upset I chose to be happy and stay present even though things I planned to do didn't work out. Like taking outdoor pictures and using the beautiful scenery they created for us. I look back now almost 2 weeks ago and don't have to live with regret because I chose joy in the moments when I could have been upset. I was grateful for how beautiful the barn was and how I had to do minimal work the day of and how special the day played out for my husband and I. We had our own houses to get ready in. There’s a kitchen, bed, shower, massage chair etc. The men’s house is super cool! The DJ is Ken which is included in the price and he did AMAZING! Shannon is the coordinator and she did phenomenal! I had to buy NO decorations I only bought table linens. Tables and chairs are included and a kitchen for catering with some supplies. They offered a closet full of decor. They offered suggested vendors near the area. We went with the photographer they suggested; her name is Shae Burnette she is very talented. She knows how to take amazing photos and I love how she asks our opinion of what we want she shows us reference photos and how to reenact it her prices range is perfect for what she offers. The makeup artist they recommended I chose. Her name is Mckenzie James she did amazing on my makeup she asked what i wanted i showed pictures and she did a spot on job. She was early and finished on time I looked gorgeous. I can say that this day ended to soon for me I wish I could go back to those precious moments. That should say a lot about the day the whole team, my husband, and I created together. My family said even though I felt like the weather was ugly; the wedding was absolutely beautiful and perfect. The fact that I had the venue for 12 hours at the price we got it is unheard of and an absolute blessing. I couldn't be more grateful for our special day that I will forever hold in my heart. Thank you all who played a role in making our day possible!