Overlook Barn

Looking ‘snow’ good! ❄️😉

How are my NC friends enjoying the snow today? My three kiddos are enjoying every bit of the two inches we got in Durham ❄️🤣

Vendors:
Venue | @overlookbarn
Planner | @eleganteventweddings
Photographer | @amandasuttonphoto
Videographer | @twproductionsfilms
Caterer and Bartenders | @gadabouts_catering
Cake | @hallmark_cakes
Florist | @thistleandtwigflowers
DJ | @djdaybreak
HMU | @bella_bridalartistry
Gown | @olivia_bowen_bridal
Suit | @generationtux
Couple | @Itssosophie1 @reid_pitten #pittenaringonit ...

✨ Big news alert! ✨

As Overlook Barn approaches its 10th anniversary in 2025, we want to give something truly special back to our couples. To honor this incredible milestone, we’re offering complimentary overnight accommodations with every wedding—because every celebration deserves the chance to ‘stay a while’ and create even more unforgettable moments together.

Already booked your wedding with us? Wondering if this applies to you? The answer is YES! Stay the night of your wedding, wake up to breathtaking views, and soak in the memories of where you said ‘I do.’ Be our guest. 🌄 💍

✨ Planning your big day? Know someone who is? Overlook Barn offers stunning views, versatile event spaces, and now…a complimentary overnight stay to make your celebration even more special. 💍 Tag someone who would love to say ‘I do’ here! 💬 DM us to schedule a tour—we’d love to show you around! ✨

Photos of our honeymoon house and suite by @boonetownstory ...

Just a sweet lil` microwedding on top of a big ol` mountain.

Vendors:
Planning: @overlookbarn
Florals: @bouquet_florist_boone_
Photography: @naturalcraftphoto ...

Cheers to love, light, and unforgettable moments! ✨

As we look back on a year full of magical weddings, we can’t help but celebrate the spark(ler) exits, the quiet last dances, and all the beautiful stories that unfolded at Overlook Barn.

Here’s to more love, laughter, and joy in the year ahead—happy New Year! 🥂🎇

🥳Katie & Austin💍
Venue | @overlookbarn
Planner | @knotcommonevents
Photographer | @ashleyolsonphoto
Videographer | @luckypennyfilms
Florals | @thistleandtwigflowers
Caterer | @gadabouts_catering
Ceremony | Music Summit Strings
DJ and Photobooth | @dowoakevents
Rentals | @missmatchrentals
Rentals | @abushelandapeckvintagerentals
Rentals | @celebrateweddingrentals
HMU | @thebeautytribenc
Transportation | @wilcoxtravel
Carriage | Carriage Run Carriage Service ...

I guess, technically speaking, burying the bourbon worked! 🥃❄️

Have you heard of this Southern tradition? The idea is to bury a bottle of bourbon, upside down, a month in advance at your wedding venue to ward off rain. It’s said to bring good weather, and for this couple, it worked like magic—no rain in sight! Instead, they were surprised with a stunning snowfall for their April wedding! 🌨️✨ 🙃

The snow made for absolutely breathtaking outdoor photos, and they stayed warm and cozy by the fire indoors while capturing even more special moments. A true winter wonderland... in spring! 💍🔥

Have you tried this tradition or would you? Tell us your thoughts or share your favorite weather-related wedding memory in the comments! 👇

Vendors:
Venue | @overlookbarn
Planner | @eleganteventweddings
Photographer | @amandasuttonphoto
Videographer | @twproductionsfilms
Caterer and Bartenders | @gadabouts_catering
Cake | @hallmark_cakes
Florist | @thistleandtwigflowers
DJ | @djdaybreak
HMU | @bella_bridalartistry
Gown | @olivia_bowen_bridal
Suit | @generationtux
Couple | @Itssosophie1 @reid_pitten #pittenaringonit ...

Wishing everyone a joyful Hanukkah! 🕎✨

May your Hanukkah be as bright as the lights of the menorah and as meaningful as the traditions you hold dear. 💙

Venue: @overlookbarn
Planner: @roanweddingandevents
Photography: @megansheppardphotography
Videographer: @wildwood.media
Content Creation: @serenecontentco
Floral Design: @aprilflowersnc
Catering: @gadabouts_catering
Photo Booth: @helloredbird_photobooth
HMUA: @bella_bridalartistry
Invitations: @studio.ack
Dessert: @bluedeer_nc
Live Painter: @artbyscout
Ceremony Music: @deansduets
DJ: @splitsecondsound
Dress: by @morileeofficial at @poffiegirls
Getaway Car: @airhavenlimo
Audio Guestbook: @fetefone
Furniture Rentals: @abushelandapeckvintagerentals
Tabletop Rentals: @thefestiveelk
Guest Transportation: @highcountry1985
Signage: @sawyercreativeco
Dance Choreography: @fredastairedanceworcester ...

Merriest of merries to you and yours! 🎄✨

Here’s to cozy nights, good vibes, and all the holiday magic this season has to offer. ☕️⛰️

Whether you’re snapping pics of the tree, sipping something warm, or just soaking it all in—cheers to making it a December to remember. ❄️🎁❤️

Planning: @roanweddingandevents
Catering: @gadabouts_catering
Desserts: @publix
Music: @dowoakevents
Photography and Videography: @loviebeks @annamcclurestevens #thefamilyfilms
Florals: @aprilflowersnc
Transportation- Air Haven
Make up & Hair: @powdermepretty ...

The truth about styled shoots! 👇

🙅‍♀️Truth be told, some vendors aren’t into them— they are time consuming, take a lot of effort and resources, and don’t always have an outlet or purpose.

💭But!….

🥳 Can we just say we love them??

💪We are in an industry with incredibly creative people and styled shoots allow them to unleash that creativity without guidelines from their clients. Do you know how cool it is to see what creative makers come up with?? 🤯

📸We also love them for showcasing different parts of our property or getting some really awesome shots that we can request from the photographer (this goes for other vendors as well- there’s a major focus on highlighting vendors’ work in styled shoots. ⛰️

Styled shoots also frequently bring to us vendors we haven’t worked with in the past. We have had planners and photographers who are new-to-us reach out to plan styled shoots here in the past. Usually by the end of it, we’re in awe of their professionalism and skill and are ready to sing their praises to work with them again.

💡If you’re a vendor who wants to work with a venue or another vendor, I highly recommend reaching out to offer collaborating!

Since pictures are worth a thousand words, don’t take my word for it… check these photos from a styled shoot here ☺️.

Photographer: @ashleyolsonphoto
Florist: @fuschiamossfloral
Dress: @juniperjamesbridal
Suit: @asos @asos_man
Rentals (furniture) @abushelandapeckvintagerentals
Rentals (tablescape): @missmatchrentals
Cake: @courtney_cakes_nc
Makeup: @beautifulbrideonlocation
Charcuterie Board:@high.country.boards
Hair @nine1ninehair

💍Models:
@the.bananamoon
@drterrenceruth ...

TLDR; Come enjoy the mountains and tag your favorite local establishment below ⛰️✨

I realize we`ve done a little bit of a disservice to our beautiful mountain community. Hurricane Helene took her toll on this area and we were vocal about ways to give and respect the communities as they rebuilt without visitors crowding the roads. And that’s exactly what people did— our communities rebuilt and people gave and we are forever grateful for that ✨🫶

Now, we need to be vocal about something else: our little mountain towns and our big mountain towns are ready for visitors. Not just ready, but yearning for the visitors who love them and bring in energy and commerce to them. After an autumn that didn’t bring in the usual tourism this community depends on, restaurants, accommodations, and local retail shops could use all the business they can get.

Not only that, but our towns really light up (literally and figuratively) in the winter. Banner Elk has a beautiful holiday stroll for visitors, Ski Beech is bustling and open, and Boone’s downtown is bright with holiday lights ✨. It’s a win-win to visit now.

💌 Our primary season is April-November so we will only be open for elopements or microweddings this winter, but we’d love if you tagged your favorite local establishment in the comments below to give them more visibility this season! And, go ahead and book that mountain trip! 🗓️⛰️

Photos: @brettandjessica_ ...