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Updike Farmstead, a beautifully restored late 18th/early 19th century farmhouse & barn set on six acres in Princeton, NJ, is now available for weddings, May through October. The barn is ideal for parties of 125 or fewer, but with additional tenting, we can accommodate up to 200 guests.

The expansive back porch overlooks the bucolic landscape of preserved farmland and an open yard. There are multiple locations on the property for a ceremony as well. We have put together an excellent team of four exclusive caterers and a equipment rental company to help you plan your special day.

Contact us today! We look forward to giving you a tour and providing you with all of the information and tools you need to get started planning your wedding at Updike Farmstead!

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$8,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$6,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

July
August
October

Reviews of Updike Farmstead

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Tom Sent on 12/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Spectacular Venue!

We had an incredible wedding at Updike Farmstead, there are so many lovely elements of this venue. The facilities are excellent, the venue coordinators are helpful and organized and the venue itself is beautiful and intimate yet spacious due to the grounds.
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Anne Sent on 06/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Barn Wedding Venue

Updike Farmstead provided a spectacular setting for our daughter's rustic wedding just minutes from Princeton. The event coordinator was accommodating and provided recommendations for vendors to create who helped us create our dream wedding. All our guests raved about the barn and the outdoor space. Cocktails outside amid the outbuildings and windmill, dinner in the beautifully transformed barn and dancing under a tent out the back doors - perfect!!
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Emily Sent on 11/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience, beautiful place

It was a true pleasure working with Leanne to plan our wedding at Updike Farmstead. She is professional, responsive, reasonable, and forthcoming. While we ended up having to change wedding plans due to the current health climate, we would recommend Updike Farmstead to anyone looking for a beautiful space to host their wedding or celebration.
Julie
Julie Sent on 03/28/2021
4.8 out of 5 rating

Incredible service, beautiful venue

We are so grateful to Leanne at Updike for all of her support and professionalism during this crazy past 2 years of wedding planning! When our original venue fell through, Leanne was quick to help us envision our dream wedding at Updike, even from across the country. She had creative ideas for how to use the space for all our needs. She was always quick to respond, positive, and detail-oriented. When we had to reschedule our wedding due to the pandemic, she was incredibly understanding and proactive. And when, finally, we had to cancel our event altogether, she was incredibly supportive and gave us a full refund, which was unexpected and something we are incredibly grateful for. Leanne was the most empathetic vendor we worked with throughout our wedding planning process and while we're sad we didn't get to actually have the wedding of our dreams at Updike, we would absolutely recommend them to others.
Alix
Alix Sent on 06/16/2022
4.6 out of 5 rating

Beautiful rustic barn with top notch service

Updike was an absolute pleasure to work with. When we learned that our original venue didn't have the proper permits to open in time for our wedding just months beforehand, we panicked. Luckily, Updike saved the day. From the moment we began working with them all the way through our wedding night, they were extremely responsive, professional, friendly,
accommodating, and so easy to work with. Their venue is absolutely stunning and created a picture perfect backdrop for the barn wedding I always dreamed of.
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User2430476 Sent on 10/11/2015
4.2 out of 5 rating
I had my wedding at Updike, and it was the perfect day. The setting and backdrop is beautiful. Eve, the event coordinator, is EXCELLENT to work with - flexible, professional, friendly and responsive. However, I would like to add that there are a lot of hidden fees added to their rental fee, which can add an additional $1K to the rental fee. Additionally, they neglect to tell you that Miller's Party Rentals is the only tent rental company allowed on the premises, which is annoying considering the fact that Miller's Party Rental is the most expensive tent rental company in NJ. Overall, I would recommend Updike Farm to other brides, but be warned that it is a pricey venue!
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Awards

6

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Qcrew BBQ Catering Co. Qcrew BBQ Catering Co. Wedding Caterers

As caterers we find Updike Farms to be a gem. A quiet and beautiful spot for a wedding event of any scale. We find our clients appreciate the uniqueness of the venue and the Historical Society staff is most accommodating. The new barn will elevate Updike Farms to an absolute treasure among wedding venues in Central NJ.

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Updike Farmstead frequently asked questions

Updike Farmstead includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Updike Farmstead for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
Updike Farmstead offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Updike Farmstead offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Updike Farmstead offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Updike Farmstead offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Updike Farmstead is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in average response time and 4.3 in value.
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