By: Michelle Gunton Photography
Kristen and Jonathon got married at Carlee Farm on a fall day in November, a few weeks after Kristen and I had already walked the property together for her bridal portrait session. That earlier visit paid off — I already knew exactly where the light would be by the time their ceremony wrapped. Carlee Farm’s ceremony space is one of my favorite setups in the Triangle: a stone-paved walkway that winds through the woods, opening onto a covered bridge, before leading out to a lush green field with a covered altar. Kristen and Jonathon said their vows there under open sky, with the wooded edge of the property giving guests a shaded, tucked-away spot to sit rather than a bare field. Once the ceremony wrapped, we moved fast — golden hour in November doesn’t last long, and that stretch of low afternoon light against the barn is exactly the kind of backlit portrait I build a Carlee Farm timeline around. By the time we got to the reception, the barn had shifted from ceremony backdrop to dance floor, and it did not stop moving for the rest of the night.
When you picture the perfect rustic North Carolina wedding, Carlee Farm in Oxford, NC might just be exactly what comes to mind. Tucked away on 53 acres of rolling farmland in Granville County, this stunning wedding venue combines Southern charm, privacy, and plenty of spots for jaw-dropping wedding photos. And trust me—Kristen’s Carlee Farm wedding was pure joy from start to finish!
Carlee Farm isn’t just a wedding venue—it’s a full working farm, which means you get a truly authentic country backdrop. The rustic barn is spacious enough for a big guest list, a lively dance floor, and all those sweet little details that make your reception unforgettable. It’s the perfect “blank canvas” for creative couples who want to DIY their wedding decor—hay bales, vintage tools, and even farm feed bags somehow turn into part of the charm.
One of my favorite features? The stone-paved walkway that winds through the woods, leading you to a picture-perfect covered bridge. From there, you’ll find a lush green field with a covered altar, ideal for saying “I do” under the Carolina sky. If you’re more into an intimate gathering, the wooded areas offer peaceful, tucked-away spaces perfect for cozy outdoor receptions.
Kristen’s wedding at Carlee Farm was everything you hope for as a photographer—beautiful light, a gorgeous couple, and a guest list ready to have fun. From the ceremony under the open sky to the dance floor that didn’t quit, it was impossible not to smile behind my camera.
If you’re dreaming of a Carlee Farm wedding or looking for the best Carlee Farm wedding photos in Oxford, NC, you’re in the right place. This venue has so many stunning photography spots—from rustic barn doors and golden fields to the romantic covered bridge—that your wedding album will feel like a storybook.
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Aug 15, 2018, 8:41:08 PM
Karen McNulty - r u available for wedding on October 5 2019 at Barclay villa