Wedding Photographers & Videographers at The Hayloft & Heritage, Rockwood

A wedding at The Hayloft & Heritage in Rockwood means choosing between two family barns in the Somerset County countryside, each with its own outdoor ceremony spot and plenty of room for wedding photos. At The Hayloft, a tree-lined drive, black board fence, water and tall colonial pillars lead to the barn, and you exchange vows inside the Labyrinth under a lush arbor bordered by mature trees. At the Heritage, the ceremony site is the Enchanted Forest, a quiet stand of tall old trees away from the barn that your photographer and videographer can dress with flowers and fabric.

Both barns have a rain plan. The Hayloft's Grotto, in the lower level, has original stone walls, wood beams, twinkle lights and vintage church pews. The Heritage uses its climate-controlled lower level, with exposed stone and a full-view garage door. On your wedding day, the ceremony site package includes a rehearsal beforehand and a sound technician with amplification for the couple, officiant and musicians, which helps your wedding videographer capture clear vows. Horse and carriage, tractor or wagon entrances can be arranged.

For the wedding reception, The Hayloft seats 200 or more with a stage for bridal party seating, a covered deck for the bar and buffet, a coffee bar and a fire in a repurposed grain bin. Downstairs, the bridal suite has a floor-to-ceiling mirror and a private half bath. The Heritage barn has a black and white finish with copper accents, farm tables, Chiavari chairs, a custom bar and a catwalk. Catering by the Chuckwagon of Somerset is required, there's an on-site floral shop, parking is free, and lodging is on site.

• Join a Saturday 11 a.m. open house tour, May through mid-October, or book one off-season.
• Walk both ceremony spots with your photographer before choosing a barn.
• Ask about photo and video guidelines and the six hours of event time.

A little about The Hayloft & Heritage

The Hayloft barn was built in 1886 on a family homestead that was a working farm until 2002 and has hosted events for more than 20 years. The Heritage barn dates to the early 1800s and reopened for events after a renovation in 2021.