The English Country Barn of the Carolinas had certainly looked beautiful online, but we immediately found that it was even more incredible in person. During our initial tour with Ian, we became completely enamored by the venue, amazed by the ceremony spaces, the reception and cocktail hour areas, the dressing rooms, and even the abundance of restrooms. We walked down the aisle in The Enchanted Wood and realized it was everything we had been hoping for. Meeting with Teresa, we gained advice, resources, and answers. During the planning process, we visited the venue 4 times and sent countless emails with consistently quick responses. I was surprised, relieved, and grateful that so many items were available for use with no extra charge (decor, signs, tablecloths, speakers, etc). Having venue access for the weekend was a game-changer for us as well, allowing us to set up all day on Friday, rehearse Friday evening, enjoy our Saturday wedding, and pack up to leave Sunday morning without stress or hassle. We even ordered some of Teresa’s homemade macarons and tiramisu shots for our wedding day, and they were absolutely delightful. It was ideal to work with the couple that owns the venue, and it was clear that Ian and Teresa are determined to constantly improve their venue for the benefit of their clients. Our wedding was absolutely perfect, and we cannot thank them enough for doing everything they could to make it that way. The English Country Barn is gorgeous, and the owners are superb. Don’t wait to schedule your tour or book your wedding because the ECB is a gem, and you will not want to miss out on your dream wedding.

The English Country Barn was the second venue my husband and I toured. Afterwards, we didn’t bother looking elsewhere! Ian and Teresa were attentive and professional from the beginning. They were a wealth of knowledge from our planning process all the way to making our wedding day exceptional. The venue is absolutely stunning! The amenities that are available to you make your big day run so smooth and stress free! It’s just as functional as it is beautiful! I can’t say enough great things about Ian and Teresa and The English Country Barn of the Carolina’s!!

The English Country Barn of the Carolinas had everything we were looking for and more when searching for a venue for our daughter's wedding.
First of all, from the very first tour onwards the communication from Teresa was clearly organized and timely. There was never a question that was left unanswered nor a stone unturned.
Next, The English Country Barn is by far the most economical venue that we found. Until you get into the planning phase of the wedding, you really don't understand exactly how much money you are saving by using all the venue has to offer. Besides offering 8 different sites for the ceremony itself, they also offer many decorations, table clothes, tables, and chairs that you do not have to buy or rent. That in and of itself save hundreds. Then there is space for a rehearsal dinner without using the large banquet room. There again we did not have to go off site and rent a room at a restaurant. The caterers for both the rehearsal dinner and the wedding reception had plenty of space to work and were very happy with the kitchen area. We used the beautiful courtyard for drinks and horsd'oeuvres while the wedding party was taking pictures. There was lots of space for mingling as well as for sitting for our guests. The banquet hall was large enough for 150+ people to sit comfortably, move around in order to get to the bar and buffet line, dance, and still have tables for the DJ, cake, and a memorial table. We used the smaller room for the buffet line which kept all congestion out of the banquet room. It was the perfect set up. Oh, I must not forget the facilities upstairs where the girls spent all day getting ready. There was plenty of room for the bride and her six bridesmaids, two juniors, two flower girls, two mothers AND the two makeup artists and three girls working on our hair. Also, I set up a table with food and drinks just outside the room for the day. Again, the facilities were perfect!
Honestly, the cottages were probably the best part! For an additional fee, there are three beautiful cottages on the property that were wonderful. The bride and her bridesmaids stayed in one cottage and the groom and his groomsmen stayed in the other for the weekend. This saved us from renting hotel rooms for the bridal party and it was a lot more fun for everyone. It also enabled the bride and groom both to enjoy their last night before their wedding with their best friends. There was the added bonus of no one driving after the celebrations either night. The quaint onsite "Honeymoon Cottage" as we called it was perfect for the bride and groom after the wedding. By using the cottages, there were over 14 people that never had to leave the property all weekend. It was marvelous!
Now, during the long day, there were things that we needed that we texted Teresa for such as more soap in a rest room and the air to be turned down upstairs once the curling irons got heated up. But because they live onsite, each time we texted for something one of them was there in a matter of minutes to take care of it. The service was remarkable!
As you can see, we used the whole venue because it is indeed the whole package for the perfect wedding and that is exactly what my daughter told her Dad during their father - daughter dance. She told him that it had been the perfect day!