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Find Your Style at The Barns at Wesleyan Hills!

No two love stories are the same, and your wedding should reflect that. At The Barns at Wesleyan Hills, your style isn’t just welcomed, it’s celebrated. This storied space, with its dramatic ceilings, weathered wood, and modern touches, becomes the backdrop for weddings that are anything but ordinary. From effortlessly chic to deeply romantic, refined minimalism to bold statement moments, we enjoy finding new ways to showcase your style with our backdrop.

At The Barns at Wesleyan Hills, it is so important to showcase how you can have a stunning outdoor wedding backdrop with an equally stunning indoor space. Check out some of the ways The Barn has been transformed into a unique space.

Bohemian

If you love wildflowers, flowing silhouettes, and artful imperfection, you might find that you gravitate towards a boho vibe. Boho weddings embrace nature, creativity, authenticity, and creating moments that feel both grounded and magical. Imagine earthy palettes, textured textiles, and sun-drenched outdoor ceremonies that blur the line between free-spirited and refined. At The Barns, we adore curating bohemian celebrations that feel deeply personal, layered in meaning, and effortlessly beautiful.

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Photos: Powerstation Events

Art Nouveau

For those who dream in detail and long for a celebration that feels like a painting come to life, Art Nouveau is pure enchantment. Inspired by the romance of the early 20th century, this style blends elegance and imagination through sweeping curves, floral motifs, and ornate craftsmanship. Picture golden accents, stained glass-inspired decor, and an atmosphere lit by moody candlelight and opalescent glow. It’s a celebration where every detail feels like poetry and every guest feels transported. An Art Nouveau-inspired wedding balances softness with structure: curved silhouettes, moody candlelight, and a color palette rooted in nature- rich greens, muted pastels, and metallics that glow. It’s a celebration that feels like walking through a living painting- elegant, immersive, and completely one-of-a-kind.

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Photo: Powerstation Events

Retro Chic

Dreaming of disco balls and dancing the night away? Retro Chic is your perfect match. Step into a world where the vibrant energy of a disco era meets timeless elegance. This dazzling style effortlessly combines sparkling disco balls with sophisticated touches, creating an atmosphere that’s both electric and refined. Imagine shimmering lights reflecting off crystal accents, chic décor that dazzles, and a celebration vibe that keeps the party alive while exuding grace and style. If you crave a wedding that’s as unforgettable as it is glamorous, this is the perfect blend of fun and finesse you’ve been waiting for!

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Photo: Terrance Irving Photography

Modern Romance

If you’re drawn to a look that’s clean, elevated, and deeply heartfelt, Modern Romance captures that balance with grace. This style embraces minimalism with warmth. Think structured silhouettes softened by lush florals, contemporary tablescapes paired with soft candlelight, and neutral color palettes brought to life with texture and tone. It’s a timeless look with a modern heart, perfect for couples who believe less is more.

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Photos: RC Zajac Photography

Gilded Elegance

Opulence doesn’t have to shout, it can whisper. Gilded Elegance is all about opulence done with intention, where old-world charm meets modern-day refinement. It’s for couples who dream of a wedding seeped in luxury but with intentionality and grace. Rich gold details, antique-inspired decor, and layers of texture – from velvet linens to silk ribbons, bring old-world charm into the modern era. At The Barns, this style feels right at home, marrying grandeur with intimacy for a celebration that feels regal, radiant, and utterly unforgettable.

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Photos: Daphne & Dean Photography

Discover the perfect style for your unforgettable wedding at The Barns at Wesleyan Hills here:

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Event Manager

Dimitri Brewster

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Dimitri is thrilled to be joining the Connecticut wedding group at the start of the 2025 season. He is joining us with what he likes to call “northern drive and southern hospitality”. The last 10 years in Charleston, South Carolina has given him experience in cooperate events, weddings, and restaurant management. He has also worked to help build and train teams from the ground up to produce the best experience internally and client facing.

His combined experience and passion in hospitality, and his degree in Interior Design help him to produce and execute beautifully detailed and thought out weddings from start to finish.

Wedding days can come with a whirlwind of emotions and seem to come to an end in the blink of an eye. Part of what Dimitri loves best is working closely with couples and their families to help navigate through those emotions on the special day, and to incorporate moments to pause and capture the beauty that comes with getting married!