A Thoughtful Backup — Not a Last-Minute Scramble
At Bansen Farms, every wedding includes a clear, intentional rain plan. This is not a hypothetical backup or a rushed day-of decision. Our venue is designed with flexible indoor and outdoor spaces so your wedding day remains calm, beautiful, and well-paced — even if the weather changes.
Couples planning an outdoor wedding in North Carolina often worry about rain. At Bansen Farms, that concern is already handled.
Covered Ceremony Options for Rainy Weather
Ceremony Under the Sailcloth Tent
If rain is expected, your ceremony may be held beneath our sailcloth garden tent, offering full coverage while maintaining an open-air feel. Your planner can coordinate the layout so reception tables are thoughtfully moved to one side of the tent, allowing the ceremony to take place on the other.
This option creates a covered outdoor wedding ceremony that feels intentional, elegant, and seamless — not improvised.
Indoor Ceremony in the Main Barn
For couples who prefer a fully indoor option, the ceremony may be hosted inside our climate-controlled main barn. The barn comfortably seats up to approximately 100 guests, including space for the dance floor area, and is designed to feel open and inviting rather than crowded.
This provides a beautiful indoor wedding ceremony option while still allowing guests to enjoy the outdoor setting throughout the day.
Reception Flexibility with a Built-In Rain Backup
One of the advantages of hosting a wedding at Bansen Farms is the ability to shift spaces smoothly without disrupting the flow of the day.
Depending on weather and preference, couples may choose to:
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Hold the ceremony under the tent and move the reception into the main barn
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Host the ceremony inside the barn and transition the reception under the sailcloth tent
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Keep both ceremony and reception under the tent with adjusted layouts
Your planner will guide these transitions so they feel natural and well-timed, preserving the guest experience.
A North Carolina Wedding Venue Designed for All Weather
Because these rain plan options are built into the venue, weather never feels like a compromise. Spaces are prepared in advance, transitions are coordinated, and your wedding maintains its sense of ease.
Many couples tell us the weather became a non-issue — because the plan was already in place.
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Reception Flexibility with a Built-In Rain Backup
One of the advantages of hosting a wedding at Bansen Farms is the ability to shift spaces smoothly without disrupting the flow of the day.
Depending on weather and preference, couples may choose to:
-
Hold the ceremony under the tent and move the reception into the main barn
-
Host the ceremony inside the barn and transition the reception under the sailcloth tent
-
Keep both ceremony and reception under the tent with adjusted layouts
Your planner will guide these transitions so they feel natural and well-timed, preserving the guest experience.
Indoor Ceremony in the Main Barn
For couples who prefer a fully indoor option, the ceremony may be hosted inside our climate-controlled main barn. The barn comfortably seats up to approximately 100 guests, including space for the dance floor area, and is designed to feel open and inviting rather than crowded.
This provides a beautiful indoor wedding ceremony option while still allowing guests to enjoy the outdoor setting throughout the day.
The Experience, No Matter the Forecast
Rain does not change the experience at Bansen Farms.
It simply offers a different setting within the same thoughtfully designed venue.
For couples searching for a North Carolina wedding venue with a real rain plan, Bansen Farms offers confidence, flexibility, and peace of mind — so you can focus on being present, not watching the forecast.
