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You know those annoyingly optimistic people who claim they just, “looove LOVE”? Well hey—it’s us! And we’re about to become the best of friends. 

When you book your wedding at The 1868 Farmhouse, you're not just a client; you become a cherished member of our extended family. We're dedicated to making your wedding weekend as warm, welcoming and memorable as possible for both you and your guests. Your happiness is our top priority, and we'll go above and beyond to ensure you feel like part of our family throughout your entire wedding planning journey.

When you're here you're family

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Most couples spend over a year planning their dream wedding, so why limit the actual celebration to just one day? When you book your wedding at The 1868 Farmhouse, you are guaranteed a two- or three-day rental to ensure ample time for setting up, rehearsing your wedding ceremony, hosting a welcome party and/or wedding rehearsal dinner, getting ready for your wedding day and of course, dancing the night away with your new spouse!

Our wedding rentals and pricing are straight-forward, meaning you won’t be nickel and dime’d throughout the planning process. In addition to multiple days of access to the venue,  all wedding rentals also include:

You're our priority from start to finish

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  • access to decor inventory
  • wedding coordinator
  • GETTING READY SUITES
  • overnight accommodations
  • multiple indoor/outdoor ceremony locations
  • customized layout planning
  • setup and teardown 

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