Benefits Of A Golf Club-Barn Venue

Whether you are saying “I do” to a destination wedding here in Maine, you are a local resident, or renewing your vows, here are some benefits of having a wedding at a Golf Club - Barn Venue here in Gray, Maine.

1.    Endless breathtaking plush green fairways provide an amazing backdrop for wedding photos.

2.    Natural beauty provides unforgettable stunning sunsets.

3.    Plenty of cozy quaint areas for beautiful pictures.

4.    Room for a tent should you want an outdoor wedding.

5.    Front and back doors can remain open for open air freshness of spring, summer, and fall.

6.    Unlimited options for decorating rustic or more modern weddings.

7.    Exceptional space taking advantage of the charm of past time but offering modern amenities.

8.    Beautiful flower gardens, rock gardens, and meticulously manicured grounds.

9.    Lodging in our beautiful Inn right here on property.

10.  Rustic but modern bathrooms are included in the rental.

Barn Wedding Must-Haves

What to look for when choosing a beautiful Barn Wedding Venue:

• An authentic rustic barn with modern amenities
• Beautiful, elaborate barn venue
• A farmhouse for overnight guests
• Plenty of outdoor space
• Outdoor landscaping
• Convenient Parking
• Friendly wedding venue staff
• Knowledgeable, professional, caring, easy to reach wedding planner
• Stress free wedding venue
• Inclusions in the wedding venue price like tables, chairs, bathrooms
• Cozy and comfortable accommodations
• Catering conveniences
• Photo opportunities
• Location, convenient to traveling guests

The couples that book a wedding at The Inn at Fogg Farm have a wonderful experience and say so many great things about the venue and about the owners. Here are some comments from recent wedding guests at The Inn at Fogg Farm Wedding Venue.

“Peggy is easy to talk to and easy to reach”

“Peggy is absolutely wonderful”

“As beautiful as the venue is, it’s exceeded by Peggy!”

“Peggy took every worry and detail on herself”

“Peggy and her staff go above and beyond”

“Such a great wedding venue”

“An absolutely amazing wedding venu”

“I would highly recommend this venue for anyone searching! It's beautiful in photos, but honestly, the photos don't do it justice - you must check this venue out for yourself and you'll see why we loved it for our big day and we hope you will love it for yours too!”

Printable Wedding Planning Checklist

⬜ Determine the budget of your wedding, reception, and honeymoon.

⬜ Compile a guest list.

⬜ Hire a wedding planner.

⬜ Come up with color scheme, décor, and formality.

⬜ Choose the wedding venue of your dreams.

⬜ Select a florist.

⬜ Pick a caterer. Determine menu selections.

⬜ Decide on a band or DJ. Provide song selections to band or DJ.

⬜ Create seating chart.

⬜ Hire a photographer and videographer.

⬜ Purchase wedding attire and accessories.

⬜ Book an engagement photo session.

⬜ Order wedding invitations.

⬜ Mail wedding invitations. 

⬜ Register for gifts.

⬜ If necessary, book rooms and transportation for guests.

⬜ Select the wedding party attire.

⬜ Schedule a rehearsal dinner venue.

⬜ If necessary, order ceremony items such as tables and chairs.

⬜ Book your honeymoon.

⬜ Choose your wedding cake.

⬜ Purchase wedding bands.

⬜ Make arrangements for hair and makeup.

⬜ Select guest favors/gift bags.

⬜ Meet with and hire officiant.

⬜ Get marriage license.

⬜ Finalize everything. This includes final walk-through of the venue, final dress fitting, preparing décor and other items, making last minute calls, etc.

* Please Note: This list is designed to help give you a sense of important tasks to be completed throughout your wedding planning process. It is not designed to be the only source of your to-do tasks. 

Please feel free to leave your to-do list suggestions in the comments below. We would love to hear from you!

Special Occasions

At The Inn at Fogg Farm 1789, we don't believe that you need a reason to get together with the ones that you care about and celebrate - life and love are as good of a reason as any! But just in case you were looking for a little inspiration, here are some perfectly good reasons to gather the friends and family together at a venue and celebrate.

• Birthday
• Anniversary 
• Engagement
• Baby Shower
• Family/Friend Reunion 
• Graduation 
• Going Away/Coming Home Party 
• Wedding 
• Career Change/Advancement 
• Fundraiser 
• Holiday 
• Retirement 

Welcome To Our Blog!

We are happy to announce that The Inn At Fogg Farm now has a blog! Please feel free to leave us comments, questions, and topic suggestions in the comment section at the bottom of this blog post. We look forward to sharing information, tips, and ideas with all of you on here so check back often!