The Preston Barn

10/26/2023

‼️‼️ATTENTION TO ALL OF OUR PAGE FOLLOWERS‼️‼️

We have a new page due to unfortunate circumstances and Facebook providing ZERO support for people who got h@cked here (Long story, don't ask). The page is still here but we are limited on what we can do....

So PLEASE go like our new page so that you can see our new posts going forward! Here it is:

https://www.facebook.com/prestonbarnweddings.events/

You can also find us on Instagram - https://www.instragram.com/prestonbarnvenue

10/03/2023

New blog ✨
We’ve touched on stress free planning, but what about the actual wedding day? How do remain calm? We’ve got you.

Www.theprestonbarn.com/blog/uninvitestresstoyourwedding

Come for a tour of the Preston Barn and we’ll show you all the ways that we go above and beyond to make the wedding day smooth and stress free! More info…

Www.theprestonbarn.com/contact-us

09/01/2023

NEW BLOG! For your weekend reading!

If you are looking for unique ideas that maybe twist on tradition a little bit to make them your own, we will review our favorite non-traditional suggestions to include at your wedding reception, that are easy to implement and will be sure to impress your guests. 

08/03/2023

NEW BLOG!!!

All about the rustic elements.

You have been dreaming about your wedding since you were young and now it’s about to become a reality. First, Congratulations on your Engagement! You might be feeling a little overwhelmed because there are so many things that go into planning but you don’t have to do it alone. Most venues have a...

07/31/2023

Riding into his wedding at the Preston Barn , a true classic!

04/26/2023

"My husband and I met while both working at Dover High School, which is minutes away from The Preston Barn. We had been to the site before for brunch, happy hour and dinner. After getting engaged, we quickly booked The Preston Barn because of the significance of the location, Dover, has in our relationship and also for the warmth we felt every time we stepped into the rustic, lit up barn. From the stone curved pathway, charming quaint inn, relaxing adirondack chairs and breath taking barn, this was where we wanted to start our forever. Helene, Donna and the rest of the staff at The Preston Barn made us feel special in every way. The toast with our immediate family right after our ceremony was a sweet touch. We appreciated how our cards were handled with care (cellophane wrapped). All of our guests commented on how attentive the staff was, from when we arrived Friday afternoon, to when we left Sunday morning. The staff truly went above and beyond. We spent the weekend without a single worry, knowing everything was taken care of. We will be forever grateful to have gotten married at The Preston Barn at Old Drovers Inn!"
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Thank you Kathleen & Bryan!!

Photo: Hudson Picture Co.

04/21/2023

https://www.theprestonbarn.com/blog/all-inclusive-venue-vs-diy-venue

If you’ve recently begun planning your wedding (Congrats, btw!) and looking for venue options in Upstate New York, or the Hudson Valley, then you’re probably asking yourself some of these questions: Why do venues cost this much? Why are there so many levels of pricing for different venues?

03/14/2023

"The Preston Barn was the perfect venue to bring our dream wedding to life! Everything about it was just amazing and exceeded my expectations. The elegant, rustic style of the barn was gorgeous and we loved dancing the night away underneath the twinkle lights. The food was absolutely delicious and is something that our guests raved about! We were able to have a bonfire with smores and a sparkler exit at night which were beautiful touches that the venue helped us execute. After our wedding ended, the fun didn't stop! We had so much fun with our bridal party for an afterparty in the Tavern. We loved staying at the beautiful Inn and Carriage house with our family and bridal party and enjoyed having breakfast on property with them the next morning. Helene, the wedding coordinator, does an amazing job. She made us feel so supported throughout the entire planning process and frequently checked in with us to see how things were going. Day of our wedding when we had a few hiccups (rain and buses not arriving), Helene was there to quickly and efficiently smooth things over without missing a beat. She made sure our wedding day ran seamlessly and that we did not have to worry about anything. Additionally, we were originally supposed to get married in the Spring of 2020 when COVID hit. Although having our wedding postponed at that time was a harsh reality, Helene and the staff at The Preston Barn handled this situation with grace, supported us, and worked with us to ensure that everything still turned out perfectly in the end. We truly appreciated how kind they were to us during such uncertain times. The Preston Barn and the beautiful wedding memories it gave us will forever hold a special place in our hearts. From start to finish, our wedding weekend was more than we could have dreamed of. Almost a year later, we continue to get countless complements on our wedding! My husband and I plan to go back to celebrate our first wedding anniversary there this year and hope to make this a tradition for many years to come!"

-JENNY & MATTHEW

03/07/2023

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Testimonial Tuesday!

"The Preston Barn at Old Drovers Inn is a hidden gem in the Hudson Valley. The minute we saw this glorious setting, we knew it was for us. The grounds are simply beautiful. Acres of beauty for us to enjoy the ENTIRE wedding weekend. This is the most picturesque of venues and I haven't even mentioned the barn. The barn was breath taking; beautiful, exposed wood, with a large space making it the perfect space for the reception. What makes this venue so special is that it's a one stop shop kind of place; we had our rehearsal dinner at the Old Drovers Inn restaurant on site and all the wedding/cocktail food was sources on site, and let me say, the food was AMAZING. Our guests raved about it for days. Lots of options and customizable too. They were very accommodating to my guests with allergies. Helene and the whole staff was so great to work with. Every question was answered by the patient and attentive staff. They all helped to make our wedding day perfect! Run, don't walk to book this one of a kind special place for your wedding."

Wow 🤩 Thank you Ashley & Perry! 🫶🏻

02/01/2023

"The Preston Barn was absolutely beautiful and Helene did an excellent job making sure everything was ready and beautiful for our wedding. We got married in October 2022 and the fall foliage was stunning."

Thank you Rebecca & Reed!

Photos: Stilwell Photography

01/25/2023

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “We are overwhelmed with gratitude for an absolutely extraordinary experience! We cannot thank Helene and the entire team at Preston Barn enough for everything they did to make our special day so magical! First, you cannot ask for a more beautiful venue and setting for a wedding! The Preston Barn does an incredible job of blending together the stunning beauty of its natural setting with the rustic feel of a barn venue all while delivering pure elegance and class from start to finish. In addition, as a same s*x couple, my husband and I were beyond thrilled to not only be treated with respect but to also feel fully embraced, included, and supported throughout the entire process. Helene is a phenomenal event and venue coordinator and took special care, time, and attention to make sure that we fully understood all the options that the Preston Barn had to offer and worked with us to craft the perfect wedding weekend! The entire planning process, site visits, tastings, and final details were all part of what became a truly meaningful and pleasurable experience. There truly are no words for how incredible the experience was, from the exquisite accommodations as the Old Drovers Inn, Carriage House, Preston House, and Mountain Cabin, to the staff support as we completed final wedding preparations and rehearsals, the absolutely delicious rehearsal dinner handsomely setup in the Federal Dining Room, the amazing opportunity to meet and greet arriving guests at the firepit, the seamless ex*****on of the ceremony and reception, the extremely fun VIP after party in the Tap Room, and the wonderful farewell brunch the day after! What was most important to us as we planned our wedding, was to be able to bring together our beloved family and friends so that we could provide them with a delightful experience while having true quality time together celebrating the beginning of our married journey together, and the Preston Barn more than delivered on that dream! At the end of it all, both of us and our guests were beyond pleased, and the Preston Barn and team will always hold a very special place in our hearts! Looking forward to going back to visit again soon!”

01/25/2023