The business of getting married is a serious one; there are a million decisions that need to be made, and there is an odd pressure for originality and perfection. Selecting the ri...ght venue for you and your mate is one of biggest decisions you can make, as it is not only a reflection of you and your partner, it sets the stage for how the day is going to be. If I am being completely honest, my fiancé and I did not particularly see ourselves in a "barn wedding" at first... bookish, indoor kids that we are, we did not initially see how the barn reflected us. We had seen pictures of the space and saw immediately how lovely it was, but it wasn't until we met with Natalie at the venue that it became clear that this was where we would commit to each other for the rest of our lives.
For Natalie, this is not just a business, it is a passion project. She has great vision, exceptional attention to detail, and really has developed a stunning venue. Natalie was accommodating and supportive throughout the process, checking in frequently in the months leading up to the day, offering affirmation and feedback as decisions were being made, and providing all hands on deck on the big day! She is a phenomenon! Additionally, Natalie was not just a joy for us to work with, it was clear all of our vendors enjoyed working with her too, helping to promote their businesses as well as her own!
As for the space itself... Let it be said, it is stunning. It feels open and bright, and if you have the opportunity, look up -- the knotty pine ceiling is spectacular! The space accommodates 200 people-- we had just under 150 guest, making the cavernous 40'x80' space feel intimate and cozy. The site has tables, chairs, and some decor on hand, but Natalie is exceptionally flexible with allowing the space to be personalized (thank you again, Natalie, for letting us come in with a bucket truck to install over 100 paper lanterns!). At the time that we booked, the side porch, kitchen, and bathrooms had yet to be built -- by the time we were married, true to her word, all three projects were complete, and the covered porch ended up being quite the wedding guest hang-out spot! The massive barn doors open up to an uncovered patio with a gorgeous view of endless rolling hills.
I am beyond pleased with the day that White Hollow Acres helped us create, and am forever thankful to Natalie for all of her help, support, and insight. While I got many compliments on the food, my dress, the lanterns, my groom's dance moves, and our vows, it is the space that people are still calling me to rave about.
If you are looking for a wedding venue, I recommended White Hollow Acres wholeheartedly. If you are a wedding vendor, reach out to Natalie as soon as possible... White Hollow Acres is going to be the wedding hot spot for the Southern Tier for years to come. Hitch your wagon to this star.