Event Planning
written by kristen uppercue
Rustic I-Do Retreats
west virginia wedding venues
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any people fall in love with the Mountain State
after just one visit, thanks to its natural beauty.
What better way is there to say “I do” than in a
rustic West Virginia venue surrounded by breathtaking views
of hills and hollows? These four farm and barn properties
offer the bride and groom a unique countryside location to
exchange vows as well as assistance in making the day go
as smoothly as possible and support in ensuring the day
is as unique as Almost Heaven.
4T Arena Events
Photo by Jacqueline Binkley Photography.
to 350 guests, a pavilion for rehearsal dinners, paddocks and
fields for the horses and a stall barn. An indoor ceremony
venue is available in the event of inclement weather, and
the barn is heated to accommodate winter weddings.
4T Arena Events does not book any other events on a
weekend when the property is reserved for a wedding.
When family members and friends arrive at the venue on
Friday, all of the tables, chairs, linens and base decorations
are set up and ready for final touches. The ceremony and
reception take place on Saturday, and Sunday is reserved
for the couple or their families to collect any decorations
or items left behind.
The venue’s owners are committed to hosting the perfect
wedding every time. In order to make the wedding day
as simple, stress-free and budget-friendly as possible,
catering and event planning services are included in the
wedding package.
The Barn at Olde Homestead
Photo by Sweet Lemon Photography.
What began as a venue for rodeos and horse events has
been transformed into a one-of-a-kind wedding site. 4T
Arena Events in Bridgeport, WV, offers couples a rustic,
off-the-grid feel while being minutes away from a major
interstate, airport and local hotels. The 100-acre property
features indoor and outdoor ceremony space that seats up
Located on 100 acres in Ona, WV, the Barn at Olde
Homestead offers an outdoor ceremony and reception
area surrounded by the beauty of the Mountain State.
The barn’s design was inspired by a father’s love for his
daughter, which led the owners to create a venue fit for
any couple’s dream wedding. When it was constructed,
it became the only post and beam barn in the area.
The venue—which offers 3,120 square feet for ceremonies,
a 1,500-square-foot loft area and a detached 16-foot-by-20-
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