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.
How To Find Your Perfect Wedding Venue
Planning a wedding entails countless decisions, but one of the most significant choices you’ll make to begin the process is choosing your wedding venue. Your wedding venue sets the tone for almost all your other choices, making it essential to find one that aligns with your vision, budget, and fulfills all of your requirements.
How to Create your Wedding Day ‘Lineup’
For every wedding, we create what we refer to as a ‘lineup.’ Think game day lineup; this is essentially a list of your important people, their roles, the order they will be walking in, and to what song(s). This includes the processional, recessional, and introductions. The lineup is a necessary resource for your DJ and coordinator to assist in getting everyone in the correct order for these events. This is truly a matter of personal preference and knowing what your crew is up for – there is no right or wrong answer here.
Summer Content Shoot At Cold Spring Farm With Meredith Abbott
We recently had the pleasure of working on a summer content shoot with Meredith Abbott Photography here at the farm. She was able to capture the essence of the property, styling table setups with the season’s latest trends, and capturing a dream-like feel that will surely inspire those of you planning the biggest day of your life.
Rustic Elegance At it's Finest
Kara and Kyle Cantalupo met at Stonehill College in the later months of 2017. Kara was a dancer on the Stonehill College Dance Team and they hosted a talent show. Kyle saw the opportunity to make $100 by entering the competition and singing a country song on stage. Spoiler Alert: He did not win the talent show, but he won the heart of a beautiful dancer named Kara. They’ve been together ever since!