Styling Your Ceremony at Brandywine

Today we’re showcasing our ceremony spaces and sharing tips for DIY brides! We want our guests to be able to customize the venue for their dream ceremony. Place our hand-made arch at the pond, bridge, barn, or forest, and decorate the arch and aisles to match. Your walk down the aisle and "I Do's" are two of the most important moments of your wedding, and we're here to help you pick and style your ceremony space at Brandywine to match your vision.

The Bridge

Located over a stream by the pond, one of our newest features at the venue is the bridge! Use the bridge as your aisle, or as a backdrop in your ceremony. Featured below in both spring and fall ceremonies, it's the perfect canvas for any color palette and natural elements like pampas grass or wildflower sprays that will accent the woodsy, scenic background.

• Add rugs and greenery along the bridge for a boho, eclectic feel, or leave the bridge plain for a simple, rustic aesthetic.
• Non-floral decor like lanterns or candles will give your decor a fuller, lux appearance. If your style is eclectic, add a variety of colors and textures in your decorations
• If you’re aiming for a more classic look, choose a small selection of pieces from the same collection or from a limited color palette.

The Pond

The pond is the perfect location for a spring or summer wedding. Located in the center of the venue, this ceremony spot can accommodate ceremonies both large and small, and its proximity to the field and hay barn make it ideal for a country wedding. Couples getting married here can expect to see our Brangus and Beefmaster cattle in attendance behind the ceremony space.

• The pond is a great place to let the background shine in your decor. Add some drapery and flowers to the arch for a simple, natural look that won't overwhelm the scenery.
• Light, pastel colors look great in this location, and it provides a long aisle perfect for adding a variety of decorations.
• In lieu of an arch with lots of details, add accents down the aisle. You don’t need to decorate every single row, but placing flowers, lanterns, candles, or garlands along a few rows will add visual interest to the aisle.
• Less is more! Focus on pieces that you like and that add to your ceremony decor without overwhelming it. Small vases with flowers and florals or greenery hung from the chairs will add a bright, dainty to look to your ceremony.

The Woods

Pick this woodsy backdrop for a dreamy, forest ceremony. Ideal in any season, this setting will complement darker color palettes. This forest background will add plenty of visual interest to your ceremony on its own, so we recommend matching your decor to the space and keeping it simple.

• For a romantic, fairytale ceremony, add string lights in the trees behind the arch, and place candles and lanterns along the aisle. Set against our woodsy land, your ceremony will have a secluded and magical mood.
• Elevate the space with an aisle runner in a color that accents your palette, and add greenery and seasonal flowers along the aisle in vases for a clean, chic aesthetic.
• Fall weddings look great in this location, with warm, golden leaves accenting your ceremony. Add wildflowers to your arch and aisle for a boho look that will pair perfectly with the autumnal backdrop.
• In colder seasons, provide blankets in your wedding colors for your guests and accent the arch with rich velvet drapery for a cozy, lux-feeling ceremony.
  

The Barn

Planning a small, cozy elopement? Our pole barn is the place for your ceremony! Get married in the shade, enjoy the view, and head right to dinner and dancing once the ceremony is over. With a 200 guest capacity, there's plenty of room for festivities under this covered barn. The barn is also a great option if heavy rain is expected on your wedding day. Stay comfy and dry with no worries about your ceremony being disrupted by the weather.

• After the ceremony is over, place your head table in front of the arch and let it be your reception's centerpiece.
• Highlight the rustic feel of the barn with log rounds, lanterns, and warm toned fabrics and flowers.
• Coordinate your arch decor with your centerpieces for a cohesive look that will bring your ceremony and reception together.

Your ceremony options are endless at Brandywine Farms. Have a bright, scenic wedding by the lake; an enchanting ceremony against a woodsy, forest backdrop; or a charming, rustic ceremony in the barn. Whatever your outdoorsy vision is, we can make it happen!