Vote for Cold Spring Farm: Best Wedding Venue in New Hampshire!
We are beyond thrilled to announce that Cold Spring Farm in Alton Bay, NH, has once again been nominated for the title of Best Wedding Venue in New Hampshire! This incredible honor marks our second year in a row being recognized in the "Best of the Lakes Region" awards, and we couldn't be more grateful.
2025 New Hampshire Wedding Trends
If you are looking for inspiration while you plan the details of your 2025 New Hampshire wedding, you have come to the right place. Although 2025 is well underway, and some of you have already done the lion’s share of your planning – others are just beginning to map out the details that will make it truly yours. Whether you are just beginning or are nearing the finish line of your planning journey – there is something here for you. We have researched the top-ranking articles on current wedding trends and spoken to other wedding venue owners and planners to compile a list of the trends gaining popularity as we move into 2025.
The Value of a Wedding Venue
Weddings are intricate events. It’s important to consider many angles when planning your big day. A DIY space or backyard wedding can be a great option if you’re up to the task(s). When deciding between the two, it is important to note that wedding venues typically offer far more than just a simple space to celebrate. Offerings from one wedding venue to the next truly run the gamut, and it’s easy to overlook inclusions without investigating or understanding the true value being provided for the cost.
Mountain Top Wedding | Featured in the 2025 edition of Lakes Region Bride
We are thrilled to announce that Cold Spring Farm has been featured in the 2025 edition of Lakes Region Bride magazine! Cold Spring Farm, located in Alton Bay, New Hampshire, graces the pages of this esteemed publication, showcasing the natural beauty and unique charm that make mountain-top weddings truly unforgettable here.
The Brief History of Cold Spring Barn | A New Hampshire Wedding Venue
Our journey to becoming a New Hampshire wedding venue has been a remarkable one. We take pride in the years spent building up what was once raw land into the 2nd place winner of New Hampshire Lakes Region Best Wedding Venue of 2024. While building a barn wedding venue was not originally in our plans as we purchased this land, the theme of building and fostering community ran deep through every step of our evolution. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity we have to care for this land, the community that has helped and supported us throughout this journey, and the bonds we have created and strengthened throughout the process.
Choosing a Locally Owned New Hampshire Lakes Region Wedding Venue vs Corporate … And Why It Matters
Planning your New Hampshire Lakes Region wedding is a journey that often begins with searching for the perfect venue. Venue ownership is a heavily overlooked but potentially meaningful factor that may help you decide what is the right fit for you. While corporate-owned venues may catch your attention due to their widespread presence; locally owned wedding venues like Cold Spring Farm offer personalized advantages that make your day truly unique and unforgettable.
Planning a New Hampshire Lakes Region Wedding
You have decided to celebrate your wedding in New Hampshire’s beautiful Lakes Region, now what? Whether you are here for the rustic barn aesthetic, the mountain lodge feel, the quintessential New England foliage in the fall, the summer camp vibes, the lake view, or maybe a mix of all the above – the New Hampshire Lakes Region wedding industry has so much to offer you.
If you have been to the farm or you follow Cold Spring Farm on social media you have likely met or seen our beloved pups. Unlike the horses, they are mostly kept away from weddings and events, and likely won’t be gracing the backgrounds of your sunset photos, but they are still an integral part of our life at the farm. They are our enthusiastic greeters, security system, source of never-ending silliness, comfort, and best friends. It is safe to say we are “dog people” in every sense of the word, and we would love to take this moment to introduce you to our furry family members.
The Cold Spring Farm Dogs
Have you ever attended a wedding where the signature drinks were named after the couple’s dogs? Or maybe there was a picture of their pup on the cocktail napkins? This is one of our favorite things to see at weddings (besides getting to meet the actual dogs of course!) If you are planning to do something similar – we see you and we get it, we’re dog people too.
If you have been to the farm or you follow Cold Spring Farm on social media you have likely met or seen our beloved pups. Unlike the horses, they are mostly kept away from weddings and events, and likely won’t be gracing the backgrounds of your sunset photos, but they are still an integral part of our life at the farm. They are our enthusiastic greeters, security system, source of never-ending silliness, comfort, and best friends. It is safe to say we are “dog people” in every sense of the word, and we would love to take this moment to introduce you to our furry family members.
Get to Know the Horses at Cold Spring Farm
Since embarking on our journey into the wedding and event space, our horses have been a constant draw of attention and inquiry from couples, photographers, and guests alike. Their presence has graced the backdrop of countless wedding portraits and ethereal sunset photos here at Cold Spring Farm. While they certainly add ambiance, personality, and quintessential New England charm to every wedding and event we host, we also want to pay tribute to their history and the gifts they bestow upon our daily lives as their grateful caretakers.
How To Create (and Limit) Your Guest List
One of the very first things to consider when beginning your wedding planning process is the size of your event. Guest count influences many other factors, including the ability to determine a realistic budget and find an appropriately sized wedding venue.