Faqs
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We are a seasonal venue hosting weddings starting in May through October.
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Yes, in fact we encourage you to contact us to set up an appointment to see the property and venue in person. We also have a 360 tour available on WeddingWire.com
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The grounds include the main barn, bridal barn, and the 77 acres for your use on the day of your wedding.
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Yes, we have a bridal barn that houses our two suites. The suites are yours to use for the day. You can choose to get ready in the suites if you like or you can use them as relaxation areas prior to the start of your ceremony.
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We do not host more than one event on the property at a time.
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The location of the barn in the valley allows for a nice cross breeze that helps circulate air through the building. We also have sixteen ceiling fans to help move air in the barn. Additional commercial size floor fans can be set up to circulate air in the case that the barn needs additional cooling prior to the start of your wedding.
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No, we do not offer any lodging onsite. There are numerous options available in the towns of Ticonderoga and Hague, Bolton Landing hotels, including motels, B&B’s, house rentals. Please see our vendor list for recommendations.
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The Barn rental is for the day, so there is not a minimum number of hours that you must rent the venue for.
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No, we charge a daily rate for the venue and grounds whether you have 25 guests or 200.
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No, on the weekends we charge the same daily rate for your event regardless if it is a wedding, family reunion, anniversary party, etc.
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The maximum number of guests allowed is 200.
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Yes, we have ample parking near the barn. We also have a drop off area for cars, shuttles, limos, etc. to drop off guests in close proximity to the barn entrance.
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Yes, we have twenty-five 10ft farm tables and 200 wooden X-back chairs for your use. We also have 8 whiskey barrel high-top tables that are great for use during cocktail hour.
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Yes, we have wooden folding chairs for seating at your ceremony.
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Yes, in fact we encourage it! We have a few locations on the property near the barn that are easily accessible for your guests to hold your ceremony.
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In the event of rain you can hold your ceremony inside the barn or under the covered patio.
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Yes, we encourage you to put your own personal decorating touch on your event. You may begin decorating the barn at 11:00am on the day of your wedding unless prior permission has been granted from the management at The Barn at Lord Howe Valley.
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Yes, we have a preferred vendor list that we can provide to help with the planning of your event.
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Yes, you will be given a time slot a day or two prior to your event to hold your ceremony rehearsal.
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To showcase the natural beauty of the farm tables we do not provide linens. We find many couples prefer to bring their own table runners or have their florist design greenery and florals for the table. Plates, silverware, and glassware are not provided and typically can be provided by your caterer or another vendor on our list.
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We highly recommend that you hire a professional wedding planner or day of coordinator to facilitate the details and flow of your wedding day. We can provide you with recommendations of professional planners on our vendor list that have experience working at the barn.
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Yes, there will be a staff member present on the day of your wedding.
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Yes, The Barn at Lord Howe Valley can provide a curated vendor list for you to view as well as recommendations of experienced wedding planners who are familiar with our venue.
Policies
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All events must end at 11:00pm.
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We provide a list of preferred catering recommendations to help with your planning process. A NYS licensed, insured and Board of Health approved catering company must be hired to serve at your event. If you would like to hire a caterer not on our preferred vendor list we must approve them prior to you hiring them to work at the barn.
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Alcoholic beverages may only be served and provided by a caterer or restaurant with a valid New York State Liquor License and liability insurance. You will need to make arrangements with your caterer/bar about the selection, purchase and service of wine, beer and alcohol. All beverages must be served by the catering staff we do not allow any self-service of beverages at the barn.
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Weather pending on the day of your event we do allow a small contained bonfire in the designated area provided away from the barn.
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Fireworks are not permitted on the property unless prior approval has been granted from the management at The Barn at Lord Howe Valley and they are administered by a New York State licensed Pyrotechnician or company. They must be set off in the designated area provided by the BLHV. Sparklers are not permitted inside the barn and must be used at least 20 feet away from the building.
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Candles must be contained and used in glass jar, votive, lantern, or approved container, the flame reaching no higher than 2 inches.
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• Nails, tacks, screws, staples, etc. may not be used in the walls, posts, beams and woodwork to hang decorations in the barn or bridal barn.
• No rice, confetti, glitter is permitted to be thrown inside or outside of the barn.
• No alterations to the grounds, barn, gardens or other parts of the premises.
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We ask that you remove all of your personal brought in items, such as decorations and flowers the by the morning following the event. We require that your caterer leaves the catering area the way that they found it, free of any waste and liter. We also ask that the barn is left in a similar condition to how you found it on the day of your wedding.
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Yes, the venue has its own liability insurance policy.
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Yes, couples need to acquire an event insurance policy for the day of your event for no less than $2,000,000 in liability. You must also name the barn as an additional insured on your policy.
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Yes, your vendors need to provide proof of their general liability insurance policy prior to working your event with coverage for property and personal damage caused by the vendor, employees or sub-contractors. They must also add The Barn at Lord Howe Valley as an additional insured.
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To reserve your wedding date, you must sign the rental contract and pay a 50% nonrefundable deposit.
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Yes, we require a $500 damage deposit to be made by check 60 days prior to your wedding date. The deposit is fully refundable less any damages or charges incurred to clean the venue.
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In the event of a cancellation after signing the contract the initial deposit is non-refundable. In the event of cancellation within the 60-day window leading up to the wedding when the full rental amount has been paid no refund will be given.