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The Dog is in the Details

Looking for some fun ways to incorporate your precious pup into your wedding?! We’ve got you covered! Small details make a big impact on the design of your wedding, and your guests are sure to adore these! Cocktail napkins, cups, and coozies are a unique way to include your pet in your wedding! You could… Read More »

Creative Ideas for a COVID-19 Conscious Wedding:

Help your guests feel more at ease by allowing them to express their comfort level with some wearable buttons! Color coded bracelets are a great option too. These are amazing because your guest can express if they feel comfortable with close contact and conversation or if they would prefer to have extra space without any… Read More »

Bunches of Blooms

We could all use some beauty in our lives so we thought we would take some time to showcase a collection of gorgeous floral arrangements we’ve seen lately out at Sycamore Farms.  Enjoy! Photo by Matt Andrews, Flowers by Vintage Florals Photo by Carla Lawrence, Flowers by Branching Out (Preferred Vendor!) Photo by Melanie Grady,… Read More »

Ways to Beat the Heat

We are in to the hot days of summer!  You really want an outdoor wedding but how do you keep your guests comfortable when the temps are in the upper 80s and 90s?  Read on for some creative ideas! Place cold water bottles in a cute cooler for your guests to grab before they sit… Read More »

What’s the Difference Between a Wedding Planner and a Venue Manager?

You’ve toured and booked your venue.  Your venue has a manager who gave you a lovely site tour, recommended some vendors and explained the flow of your wedding day.  Your venue manager also told you that you will need to hire a wedding planner or coordinator.  But what’s the difference between a planner/coordinator and the… Read More »

Big Tiny Details

A wedding consists of 1 million tiny factors that may seem small but are actually pretty big things to consider.  These are details that will help your whole day run smoother and help make your wedding photos fabulous.  Read on for a list of a few big tiny details!   Cake Backdrop Have you thought… Read More »

Bold and Bright, Dark and Dramatic or Nice and Neutral? How to Incorporate your Wedding Colors in your Tablescapes

Are you envisioning a bold and bright theme for your summer wedding?  Maybe a dark and dramatic winter wedding?  Or how about a nice and neutral color palette?  I love walking in to the barn on a wedding day and seeing the color schemes take shape throughout the set up process.  Read on for photos… Read More »

Surprise Anniversary Dinner

Krysta and Rashad were married in July 2018 at Sycamore Farms.  It ended up raining on their wedding day and they were not able to say their vows on our island so they held their ceremony on our covered Sycamore Veranda.  When it came time to plan how they would celebrate their first wedding anniversary,… Read More »

Creative Pergola Design

Dreaming of your outdoor wedding on our island?  Of course you are!  Now that you’ve settled on this picturesque waterfront setting for your ceremony, how will you decorate the pergola?  Here are some beautiful ways our couples have decorated the structure.  We cannot wait to see what you come up with! We really like how… Read More »

Creative Details

As a venue manager, I love to see creative ideas brought to life at Sycamore Farms.  Little personal touches can elevate weddings and events to the next level.  Here are some great details we’ve seen out at the barn that are memorable and fun.   Decked out stairs!  (Sometimes our brides descend down these stairs… Read More »