Beautiful Rain Plan for Vintage Indoor Barn Wedding under the Antique Chandeliers
“It rained ALL week, so we had to decide to move the wedding inside the barn for a rain plan (something that I did not want to do).
However, it exceeded my expectations, and I am SO happy with how it turned out. The venue is breathtaking and honestly requires very little decoration. I could not recommend this venue anymore.
The entire experience made me feel as if I was using a friend or family’s place to get married—no hassle, no trouble.
The entire wedding planning process was made easier thanks to the staff at Sparrow Creek. Kalli is responsive, helpful, and prompt in her communication. **The fact that the rental included Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings also helped to make this a no-brainer.”
Lorena Bruns Photography
Mandy Lorraine Photography
A BEAUTIFUL RAIN PLAN, JUST IN CASE
One or two times a year, the rain doesn’t stop in time for an outdoor ceremony at SCR. It is rare; we’ve never had more than two rain plans in one year! The rain always seems to stop and allow for an evening ceremony, but in case the rain doesn’t stop, our couples have peace of mind knowing an indoor ceremony will be romantic and just as memorable.
Having your guests seated under the chandeliers is a stunning “rain plan” that never disappoints. If fact, almost every time a couple uses the inside of the barn for a rain plan, I hear, “no one would have known it wasn’t my first choice!”
“ROMANTIC” - BEST WAY TO DESCRIBE AN INDOOR CEREMONY, aka RAIN PLAN, at SCR
“Inside the barn is just breathtaking with the mirrors and chandeliers...”
The twelve antique chandeliers at Sparrow Creek Ranch are gorgeous and genuinely vintage - nothing comes from China at SCR. Each of these treasures has a story of how we found, repurposed, and placed it in its forever home at SCR. The largest one came out of my mom’s house in 2012 for my wedding, SCR’s first, and it never left! Three came to us from the Lord as we were preparing for my wedding, and people just showed up and asked if we wanted them. I’ll never forget living in an attic in Fort Worth while teaching at TCU, and this older neighbor came over. She brought a box over, and inside was a gorgeous chandelier and asked if I’d have a use for it. She didn’t know me, didn’t know I was getting married, and certainly didn’t know we were unknowingly building a wedding venue, and this chandelier would have a central place there!
Our favorite rain day detail! Clear Umbrellas!
If you want to get them for your entire wedding party or for guests we love the Liberty Imports 12 packs! Two of our couples have gotten these and loved them!
HOW TO FLIP SCR FROM INSIDE CEREMONY “Rain Plan” to BARN RECEPTION
The Mirror Wall or the Big Barn Doors?
The first decision with an inside ceremony is what backdrop you want for the altar.
We’ve seen it both ways many times, and both are beautiful. This would be an excellent topic to discuss with your photographer based on their lighting equipment and preference for backlighting while shooting ceremonies inside.
If you choose the Mirror Wall, the bride will exit the back door of the downstairs bridal suite, come outside the barn, and walk through the big barn doors. That is, of course, if the rain has stopped. If it is still raining, she can come out the hallway door and walk inside the barn while her groom is turned away, facing the wall. When she rounds the corner and stops at the start of the aisle, the groom is tapped by the best man and turns around for the big moment!
If you choose the Big Barn Doors, the bride can walk out of the downstairs bridal suite and into the Boxcar Room. From there, she can wait until the industrial hand-made glass doors are slid back (fun to give two people this special honor) and then walk through under the chandeliers to her groom. Some couples leave the doors closed, others open, so the trees remain in the backdrop.
INDUSTRIAL BLACK DOORS AS BACKDROP (photos before black doors were built) - WEDDING PARRY ENTERS FROM FRONT BARN DOORS
INDUSTRIAL BLACK DOORS AS BACKDROP - WEDDING PARRY ENTERS FROM FRONT BARN DOORS
BARN DOORS AS BACKDROP - BRIDE ENTERS FROM BOXCAR ROOM
BARN DOORS AS BACKDROP - BRIDE ENTERS FROM BOXCAR ROOM
Next, the flip!
For an easy, no-stress transition after the ceremony, have all your guest tables set up in their place in the “wings” of the barn. But do not place chairs at the guest tables.
The ceremony chairs in rows under the chandeliers can now be moved in 5-10 minutes with a few able groomsmen.
After the ceremony, guests will head to the bar for cocktail hour. As they stand, groomsmen quickly move the chairs to the tables.
Ceremony chairs move to the tables post-ceremony for a quick and easy flip! This removes the need for chair dollies and the noise of stacking chairs that follow to switch out chairs. Moving from the ceremony to the tables is the quickest and smoothest transition!
“Absolutely stunning! From the rolling countryside that the barn sits on to the dozen crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, it’s truly magical!!! ”
McGowan Images
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