Amazing Graze Barn was created to help support the mission of First Fruits Farm (the property the barn sits on). First Fruits Farm is dedicated to growing produce to give to those in need. Since 2014, the farm has gifted over 2 million pounds of produce to help aid in hunger relief in our state.

We asked our bride, Kelsey, a few questions to learn more about her and Kevin’s story and wedding day. When asked, these were Kelsey’s responses:

Small, intimate weddings have been trendy since the pandemic hit in 2020. There are lots of reasons why brides today (post pandemic) would choose to have a small wedding. However, just because something is trendy does not necessarily mean it works for you.

Likely, you will spend the majority of your day in this space getting ready for your ceremony. This is your home base for your wedding day.

A first dance can be a very intimidating and a worrying moment for some couples. We know this is a real fear for some, so we have a few ideas to make your first dance a little less stressful for you and your spouse.

Often it’s challenging to find all of these things fitting within your dream plans. Before beginning your venue search make sure you decide what is most important to you. This will be a great help to you in planning which venues to visit.

As an engaged woman, you have learned that trust is a key ingredient to any relationship! This holds true for the relationship you have with your wedding photographer too.

Ugh, the dreaded word… “budget”. Your wedding budget can feel like a beast at times. However, there are a few factors that can help you tame your budget to get it to exactly what works for you.

We understand that place cards can be expensive though, chipping away at your budget. It is tough to spend large amounts of money on such a (physically) small visual element of your wedding. But, there are ways around spending a fortune as name cards are simple to DIY, even if you do not consider yourself crafty.

Like most wedding details, there is not a true right or wrong choice. At Amazing Graze Barn, we prefer you opt for a seating chart, but here are a few pros and cons to consider when making the decision for your big day:

Often an overlooked part of any wedding day, the cocktail hour is actually an opportunity for you to truly make your guests feel like they are wanted at your wedding, and you are grateful they are in attendance.

While cake is traditional (and there’s nothing wrong with that), bakeries are going out of their way to create more extravagant and creative dessert options for brides. If you are up for choosing a sweet bite other than cake, or perhaps in addition to cake, check out our suggestions!

There are plenty of perks that come with having a summer or warm-weather wedding. However, we can’t ignore the drawbacks — namely, the fact that North Carolina Summers get pretty toasty! If you’re planning a Summer wedding, this guide is for you.

Although they mostly work behind the scenes, wedding vendors do a lot to ensure your day goes smoothly. As a wedding venue ourselves, here are our 5 favorite ways to see our brides thank their vendors…