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Pomona at Blue Barn is one of the newest wedding venues on our list and was specifically built to serve all of your weddings day needs. We love the bridal loft suite which overlooks the venue floor. There are huge windows that allow in tons of natural light to the room along with a wall of mirrors for getting ready. There is a lot of space for your whole bridal party and your hair and make up teams. This is something that is often overlooked at venues and can make a huge difference on your wedding day. The best part about having your wedding at Pomona is the ability to have everything in one location. They have a beautiful outdoor ceremony location along with acres of land for portraits. We love taking the couple out to the apple orchards for sunset pictures. The owners Jill and Jeremy Wolf took everything into consideration when building this venue in 2019, which is why it is one of our favorite venues to work at.
Brief History
This dreamy venue was built in 2019, when Jill and Jeremy Wolf couldn’t find their perfect barn venue. Most people would’ve settled for another venue, but Jill and Jeremy just built their dream venue from scratch!
The year this barn venue was built, it was the runner-up for best wedding venue in the Rochester Community Choice award. It didn’t just end there, Pomona won the best wedding venue award in 2020. In the 3 years since 2019, this barn venue has gathered countless glowing reviews from happy couples and guests alike. People absolutely love the indoor and outdoor event spaces, which brings us to our next section.
Aesthetics
“Stunning” doesn’t begin to cover the aesthetics of this venue. The 110 acres of farmland and orchards provide you with picture perfect backdrops for your most important day. As a product of love (literally), each aspect of Pomona is artfully selected to blend in with the rustic charm and effortless elegance of the venue.
From the reception area to the incredible ballroom and the absolutely gorgeous outdoors, everything is exquisitely designed to bring your vision of the perfect wedding day to life.
While guests are limited to the 2.5-acre lawn space of the venue, the couple and their photographer are allowed to access all 110 acres of the farm. Very few wedding venues can provide you this much freedom in crafting truly unforgettable pictures on your special day.
Noteworthy Features
- Splendid wedding venue with exquisite attention to detail: From the ground-up, Pomona was built to be a dream barn venue. Its meticulous design allows for a bespoke venue setting, making your ceremony one-of-a-kind.
- Highly dedicated team: Not only is Pomona’s setting simply extraordinary, the reviews repeatedly mention how the team here is incredibly supportive and accommodating. Whatever your vision might be, they work incredibly hard to make it a reality while you sit back and enjoy your wedding day.
- 4 different locations available for ceremonies: When you host a wedding here, you’ll get a choice of 4 different locations to host your ceremony. Options include indoors, terrace, patio, and lawn.
- On-site kitchen and culinary team: In order to provide you with the best possible dining experience, Pomona has a full kitchen and culinary team available to suit your needs. Whatever you might select for your menu, everything is prepared using the freshest ingredients.
Accommodations for Ceremonies and Receptions
Given the fact that Pomona was voted the Rochester Community Choice award within a year of its construction, it’s no surprise that all the amenities of a full-service wedding are available here. Everything from the decor setup to teardown is included, and various other facilities like custom floor plans, farm tables, and mahogany chiavari chairs are also provided.
Furthermore, a bridal loft, groom’s suite, full climate control, fairytale ceiling drapery, and custom chandeliers are part of the ceremony along with 4 different locations to choose from. The venue is surrounded by 110 acres of lush greenery and orchard views, making for an exceptional backdrop to your wedding photos.
Pricing
The base wedding venue rental fees for Pomona at Blue Barn range between $4,000 and $7,000 depending on the season. A flat ceremony fee of $750 is charged all year round. These include the entire setup, a wedding-day coordinator, planning, rehearsal, and teardown. Depending upon the menu selection and additional services, an average wedding of 100 guests here costs from $10,000 to $12,000.
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