Whiteface Hollow Wedding Venue - Tamworth, NH
I visited Whiteface Hollow recently and was able to talk with the owners, Jazz and Adam Cunningham, about the property and what makes it different from the typical barn venue. During my tour I was able to see the various areas and learn about the experience awaiting couples who are lucky enough to book their wedding here. One thing that clearly stood out to me, from the very beginning, was the passion behind the project of Whiteface Hollow.
Whether speaking with Jazz or Adam, it was easy to see their hearts were invested in this place. They were both so happy and excited to show me around and share a seemingly never ending collection of images stored on their phones. They told me that there was something special about the sunsets there and had plenty of evidence to back up their claims. Such vivid colors smeared across the sky, a typical occurrence, would surely be a reason to step outside during reception to get some extra portrait time with your special someone.
The property itself is quite large at 25 acres and couples are allowed to explore the entirety with their photographer. Now, this may seem like the norm but it’s actually not. I have been to quite a few venues where large expanses of the property are off limits to the couple and myself. This makes it difficult sometimes to get those in-the-moment images since you may be quite restricted in how you can use the space. Not at Whiteface Hollow. In fact, they are very open to the couple tailoring the experience to fit their wants. With so much variety available couples are able to customize their dream wedding and ensure their memories are unique to them.
The barn itself can hold up to 240 people though most of their weddings are around 200. It, along with the farmhouse, date back to the 1820’s. Both have been beautifully restored (an understatement) and offer modern amenities. Even the restorations were done in a painstakingly accurate way with local craftsman, skilled in traditional building techniques, harvesting timber from the trees growing on site and fashioning them to the structures. This was a long process, and not the road everyone would take, but it was the fitting choice for the property and so it was done.
Inside the barn has so much character in the way it’s set up. Having originally been used for animals the two sides are not symmetrical since one side was used for cattle and the other horses. These small details remind you that you’re standing in a historical place - a place that has memories all its own. It brings an extra sense of purpose to where you are, knowing that so many have come before you. The farmhouse, like the barn, immediately brings on feelings of warmth and comfortability. Couples who book their wedding get to use the farmhouse, which sleeps twelve, for the duration of their stay (Thursday through Sunday). There’s even a three-mile nature trail you can jog the morning after if you’re trying to work off the cake from the reception.
In closing, I was beyond impressed with Whiteface Hollow and the way the owners care for the property. This truly is a place where you can have a say in how your big day goes down. If you’d like to learn more about this venue you can check out www.whitefacehollow.com. Be sure to tell Jazz or Adam that Dan says hi.
