The Hayloft | 2 Chicks and a Venue

If rustic is what you are looking for the Hayloft is the place to host your wedding. Nothing states rustic than a working family farm including a two-story barn. Crystal and her staff include seating and linens for up to 100 guests but they allow up to 200 people inside the barn. Anything larger than 200 would need to add a tent in the nearby field.
From hay bales to old cars the photography options are endless here at the Hayloft. They have a custom made arbor to use as a back drop for your ceremony but we’re using it for a couple’s grand entrance to their reception this fall since their ceremony is held at a local family church. The lower level of the barn makes for a perfect cocktail hour and dance floor area. We recommend keeping your cake in the air conditioned loft. Don’t sip out on the up lighting because the beams and woodwork adds depth with the right lighting. Make sure to request their signature photo opt in the window over the barn’s front door.
There is a special room for brides to dress and relax prior to walking down the aisle. As a planner I could see several grand entrance ideas for couples to arrive in style: modernize with a fancy vintage car, tractor, hayride, golf cart for fun, old “beat-up” truck, old fashion fire truck, or a classic horse and carriage. Adding wild flowers, mason jars and burlap are just a start to create a down home inviting experience for you and your guests. This venue has so many ways to create memories for you and your family to relive over and over.

Here are some images from Katrina and Ethan's wedding day to show you the Hayloft in all it's charm!
2 Chicks Michelle: Michelle Robinson Photography
2 Chicks Jenn: Knot Your Average Events
The Venue: The Hayloft

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Proximity Hotel | 2 Chicks and a Venue

If you are looking for the perfect modern backdrop for your special day, then the Proximity Hotel is THE place for you and your family to create a lifetime of memories. They are probably most famous for their X’s inside circles in their upper guestroom windows. These make for amazing photos whether you are getting married here or not they will allow photographers to pay a small fee to shoot all over the Hotel including their cars out front. The Proximity Hotel offers five different rooms to host events under 36 up to 300 people. They have a small intimate garden ceremony area outside for a wedding under 50 people.
One of our favorite rooms is the Weaver Room because of all the windows and access to a small outside terrace. We loved the expertise and level of professionalism while touring this property. They include several different styles of chairs (depending on guest count), tables, soft sofa for lounge areas, and their signature taupe linens with ivory overlays, china place settings, votive candles and fresh seasonal floral centerpieces.
Please note you must use their onsite catering, but it’s so delicious you need not to look further for a menu to complement the décor and design of your event. Using the Social Lounge as a cocktail hour really gives your guests a relax vibe and sets the tone for a fun night to come. So if you are looking for a stress-free planning, give the staff at the Proximity a call because they truly handle all of the details when it comes to design and catering. Make sure to block out a ton of rooms for your guests so that the party doesn’t have to end after the reception. Several of your guests can make their way to the Hotel bar and reminisce the memories of the day over a nightcap.

Here are some photographs from Bishop's bridal session that shows of the amazing hotel:

The O'Henry Hotel | 2 Chicks and a Venue

Talk about old world charm meeting sophisticated elegance. The O’Henry Hotel of Greensboro blew us away. There are so many options it’s very hard to choose a favorite but between outdoor patio areas offering tranquil ceremony backdrops to grand formal ballrooms the O’Henry Hotel will not let you down on style or grace.
The Pavilion and Don River Cloister Garden would make for a great intimate ceremony and English Garden styled wedding reception. These two areas would also make a great location for a bridal showers, engagement party, bridesmaids’ luncheon or fun rehearsal dinner.
Looking for something a little more formal? Just head down to the Hawkins Brown Room or the Caldwell Room for a “GRAND” time. Our pick would be the Hawkins Brown Room because of its access to a private Walled Garden Terrace. However, they do not leave out really intimate gatherings either because they have a warm & cozy room that seats up to 14 guests for a private dinner that is truly a hidden gem. I can see this venue for a couple looking to “charm” their guests by making them feel welcomed the minute they arrive to O’Henry.

Starmount Forest Country Club | 2 Chicks and a Venue

When most people think of country clubs they tend to think of private and exclusive, however you do not have to be a member or even be sponsored by a member to host a reception at Starmount Forest Country Club. You have the option to rent the entire club house, a small room for bridal showers or luncheons, and the pool area for a cocktail style rehearsal dinner area or just the ballroom. They include linens, tables and chairs up to 350 of your closest family and friends. They have some of the best chefs in Greensboro that will be able to create custom menus to fit any season and most budgets. The layout of the club house offers a great flow for guests especially if you are using the main large ballroom fully opened along with the smaller event area for a kids play area. They even have a great holding area for the wedding party to relax and enjoy snacks before being introduced at the reception. Bands are welcomed with their own area downstairs to change, eat and relax in between sets. Starmount Forest Country Club has some of the most professional and entertaining staff in town. Allow them to host your wedding and your guests will leave talking about your event for years to come!

The Lofts at Union Square + 2 Chicks and a Venue

We have officially fallen in love with the Lofts of Union Square and cannot wait to host an event at this amazing venue. The ideas of design are endless and it’s hard to even begin to describe the amount of options couples have with this space. While downstairs offers a complete blank slate for the more budget friendly brides trying to avoid any “plan B” options because of weather issues I would have to book all the spaces upstairs along with the “secret” additional ceremony areas and wedding party holding spaces. The windows upstairs allow this amazing lighting throughout the day and gives you the feeling you are outside without having to worry about the weather. The rental comes with beautiful chiavaris chairs and tables for up to 200 guests that will take your room décor to the next level. Upstairs there are so many rooms to take advantage of to keep your guests entertained for all night long. I love the build bar areas to offer lounge vibes, great spaces for cocktail hour or food stations for dinner, and don’t forget the extra spaces that would leave plenty of room for kids’ activities away from the adults or photo booth areas for the kids at heart. This venue is the perfect place if you want a modern twist to your design. Make sure to splurge on textured linens, lots of lighting, and very tall centerpieces to accent the already stunning architecture. Add candles and layers of flowers to soften the metals and concrete while playing up to the urban vibe. This venue it a wedding coordinator and photographer’s dream.

2 Chicks Michelle: Michelle Robinson Photography
2 Chicks Jenn: Knot Your Average Events
Venue: The Lofts at Union Square