I love working with Kayla and Sean at Bishop Farm. We went to tour the venue and the moment we arrived, my fiance and I felt so comfortable and carefree during our entire tour. At the end, we both left thinking we would love to be friends with Kayla and Sean after the wedding! Kayla is super responsive with her communication. She's given me advice, recommendations, and the ability to bounce ideas off of her. We've just about hit the one year mark for when our wedding will be and I've been so happy with Bishop Farm so far, I am excited for the rest of the planning up until our wedding date! I recommend Bishop Farm to friends, family, and even strangers I hear talking about rustic/barn weddings ;)

We got married at Bishop Farm a month ago and our wedding weekend was incredible! We didn't even visit any other venues, this was the first and only because we found what we wanted as soon as we toured. We toured two years before our desired date and the weekend before and after ours were already booked! Just a heads up that two years is NOT too early to book this place and is in fact just on time in some cases (we had a fall wedding so foliage season could be why). If you are wanting to book Bishop Farm don't wait, they are in high demand! We loved Bishop Farm because it has on-site rooms and cottages for family and friends to stay right there with you and they allow you to check in as early as the Wednesday before the Saturday wedding. Why have a one day wedding that goes by way too fast when you can stretch it out over a long weekend and spend more time with your loved ones? I was having a LOT of pre-wedding anxiety the week before but as soon as I arrived there on that Wednesday it disappeared and I was able to settle in and feel like it was my home away from home for a few days before the big one. Kayla and Sean do an incredible job with the upkeep of this stunning property, from the landscaping to the interior decor - everywhere you look it is aesthetically pleasing and so homey. It was also great to be able to host our Friday night welcome party right on site there so we didn't need to go anywhere or find a different venue. The vendor list they provide is top notch. We went with all vendors recommended by them who were very familiar with the venue and had no regrets - we had a great experience with all of them! Kayla does all of the client contact and contract negotiations and I found her to be a reliable communicator via email - she always got back to me in a timely manner and answered my questions. I liked how they have you set up conference calls at regular intervals (6 months out, 30-45 days out, 2 weeks out, more if you need) so you can save up your questions and don't have to feel like you're bugging them too much. Those calls were very helpful to bounce ideas off Kayla and get your questions specific to the venue answered during your planning process. She gave us a lot of invaluable advice we may not have otherwise considered and helped explain anything we didn't understand. We really appreciated her helping us order a very specific kind of NA beer that we wanted that is seasonal and time-sensitive as for when it could be ordered. Weekend of, I was impressed and relieved by how much Kayla takes care of so you don't have to. I was a bit burned out from all the DIY I did leading up to the wedding and the decorating itself and didn't get around to setting up the s'mores bar before the welcome party. I gave Kayla the bag of s'mores stuff and we agreed on a time to put it out and she set it all up so I didn't have to worry about it. She also went above and beyond adding extra decor where it was lacking. At some point between the ceremony and reception she made a gorgeous display draping off of and in front of our sweetheart table reusing the fern garlands, pumpkins, mushroom lights, etc we had on our ceremony alter. I had considered asking my bridesmaids to move the pumpkins elsewhere but hadn't thought of a place for them / forgot but I'm so glad they ended up where they did! I know this seems like such a minor thing but I truly appreciated the attention to detail and making our table that much more special and it stands out in my mind. Sean was very welcoming to us, gave us a lot of restaurant recommendations from a local's perspective which was helpful, made campfires for us every night, brought us the aforementioned NA beers when we wanted them, and conducted a very thorough ceremony rehearsal. There were a lot of small details (how/where to stand/walk, what to do/not to do) I would not have thought of that were definitely helpful. I will say, I do wish the way they run ceremony rehearsals was better communicated beforehand. I went in assuming I was going to be running it myself as the bride and it would be a 15-20 minute who walks down the aisle when thing. It ended up going close to an hour and everyone barely had time to change and get ready for the welcome party. If I had known I would have made it earlier. Every other ceremony rehearsal I've been to has just been a quick disorganized thing so while I DO appreciate the attention to detail I think they should let you know that's how they do it so you're prepared and can plan the timing of it accordingly. I think the only other critique I have about Bishop Farm was how I felt pressured to do things a certain (traditional) way even though I knew I didn't want to do it that way. For example, I was pressured a number of times to have a first look with my dad by both Kayla (during the planning calls) and by Sean (at the ceremony rehearsal). My opinion, but I think dad first looks are cringey and my dad and I have a good relationship but are just not openly sappy / emotional people so it would have been weird. I understand that Kayla and Sean are professionals in the wedding industry and generally know the best ways to do things, but I do wish they would have respected my stance on this a little more and not have had to put my foot down more than once on not wanting to do this. It was especially awkward having to do this subtly with my dad 20 feet away at the rehearsal. Imagine if I had a strained relationship with my dad but didn't feel comfortable going into it? That would have made this even worse. Just my advice to Sean and Kayla - listen to what the couple wants and don't push too much, there's probably a good reason for any choices they make. That being said, the negative things are a small drop in the overflowing bucket of amazing things I have to say about Kayla and Sean! They are very good at what they do overall and are professional, knowledgeable, and kind hosts! I highly recommend and have zero regrets about having our wedding at Bishop Farm - it was everything we imagined and more and I'd do it all over again if I could.

Our wedding was amazing!! From the planning to the execution of the event, we couldn't of been happier. To watch your friends and family start arriving days prior, spending time with them and decorate you reception, and work with Kayla and Shawn on all the details was just amazing, friendly, and so comfortable. It seemed flawless with how professional and accommodating they were throughout every step of the day. The grounds were impeccably beautiful and so well kept. ( Not to mention, somehow the bugs weren't invited on the property!!) It was the best experience we could of asked for. The team at Bishop Farm will not let you down, we already miss them, their delicious breakfasts, and the great accommodations. We hope everyone gets to experience the beautiful property they have and their warm hearts that really care for your happiness.
Thank you Kayla & Shawn, we will always remember all you did for us, on the beginning of our forever.

Daniel & Sandi
6/1/2024