From Tent to Barn: An Autumn Wedding at The Barn at Flanagan Farm

October in Maine arrives with its own atmosphere – cool air, golden light, and a landscape that makes every outdoor celebration feel like it was designed around the season. For an autumn wedding at The Barn at Flanagan Farm, the evening moved through two entirely different spaces, each one asking something different of the lighting design.

Working alongside Lani Toscano Design and their floral team, The Studio Atelier by LTD, the lighting was built to carry the room from a warm, foliage-draped dinner into an electric barn dance floor – two moods, one night.

Inside the Tent

String lights woven across the sailcloth ceiling, greenery trailing through them, and beaded chandeliers suspended along the central line; the tent had a softness to it that suited the unexpected October palette. The beaded fixtures filtered the light rather than projecting it, casting a warm, diffused glow across the tables below.

Over the head table, a suspended floral installation created in collaboration with The Studio Atelier by LTD anchored the room’s focal point. Smoky glass globe pendants were rigged within the installation, their warm Edison glow giving the arrangement depth and warmth – the kind of detail that reads as one continuous design element rather than lighting and florals working separately. It set exactly the right tone for an autumn wedding at The Barn at Flanagan Farm, where the season itself is part of the design.

Inside the Barn

When dinner ended, and guests moved into the barn, the energy shifted entirely. Mirror balls at varying scales were suspended from the timber rafters, string lights woven between them, the whole ceiling fracturing light across the dance floor and the worn wooden walls. Flanagan Farm’s barn was built for nights like this. The mirror balls just made sure nobody went home early.

The contrast between the two spaces was the design. Restrained and warm for dinner, alive and kinetic for dancing. The lighting was built for both from the start.

Flat lay of wedding invitations, two ring boxes with rings, a sealed envelope, vow booklet, and white lace bridal shoes on a white wooden floor bathed in sunlight and shadows, highlighting elegant lighting and greenery design elements woven throughout the composition.
Rows of white chairs and flower arrangements are set up outdoors on gravel for a wedding ceremony, enhanced by thoughtful lighting and greenery design, with trees and sunlight in the background.
A white tulle wedding dress hangs on a wooden hanger in a bright room with white walls, enhanced by elegant lighting and touches of greenery design, with a red bedspread adding a pop of color.
A wooden structure decorated with a large arrangement of pink, peach, and white roses and lush greenery stands on a grassy lawn with trees in the background under a clear blue sky, beautifully enhanced by thoughtful lighting and greenery design.
A large white event tent is set up on a grassy field, surrounded by tall trees and enhanced with thoughtful lighting and greenery design under a clear blue sky.
Rows of white chairs face a floral arch in an outdoor wooded setting, enhanced by thoughtful lighting and greenery design, suggesting a picturesque wedding ceremony location.
A bride in a ruffled white gown stands indoors, surrounded by elegant lighting and lush greenery design, holding white flowers and wearing a long veil over her face.
Elegant table setting with floral centerpiece, pink and gold plates, gold cutlery, menu cards, napkins, and glassware on a patterned tablecloth, beautifully enhanced by thoughtful lighting and greenery design.
A bride in a wedding gown and veil descends a staircase toward a sunlit doorway, seen from above in black and white, the scene subtly enhanced by elegant lighting and greenery design.
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with white chairs in rows, elegant floral arrangements, and a flower-covered arch, enhanced by thoughtful lighting and greenery design, all surrounded by tall trees under a clear blue sky.
A bride and groom stand with an officiant during an outdoor wedding ceremony surrounded by guests and tall trees, enhanced by exquisite lighting and greenery design, with a large floral arrangement nearby.
A bride and groom stand with an officiant at an outdoor wedding ceremony, surrounded by guests, elegant lighting and greenery design, and beautiful floral decorations.
A large floral arrangement, enhanced by thoughtfully curated lighting and greenery design, sits on a round table covered in white cards, outdoors on a sunny day with trees in the background.
A bride in a white dress holds hands with a groom in a black tuxedo as they walk through a grassy field with trees in the background, enhanced by exquisite lighting and greenery design that adds an enchanting touch to the natural scenery.
Round table with floral arrangement and place cards in front of a large white event tent set up outdoors on grass under a clear blue sky, enhanced by thoughtful lighting and greenery design that adds elegance to the open-air setting.
A large group of people in formal attire gather on a lawn outside a white building surrounded by trees on a sunny day, enhanced by elegant lighting and greenery design that beautifully accentuates the vibrant outdoor setting.
A bride and groom stand facing each other in a grassy field at sunset, surrounded by exquisite lighting and greenery design, with trees in the background and sunlight filtering through.
Large white tent decorated with an exquisite lighting and greenery design, featuring hanging greenery and string lights, as well as long banquet tables set for an event with elegant place settings and floral arrangements.
Elegant table setting with floral centerpiece, glassware, and a monogrammed menu on a pink-patterned plate over a gold charger, on a floral tablecloth—beautifully enhanced by thoughtful lighting and greenery design.
A groom kisses the bride’s forehead as they stand outdoors, holding hands. Surrounded by beautiful greenery design and bathed in soft sunlight, the bride wears a veil that glows in the exquisite lighting behind them.
Elegant outdoor event table set with floral centerpieces, glassware, plates, candles, and hanging globe lights artfully arranged as part of the overall lighting and greenery design, all beneath a canopy beautifully decorated with lush greenery and flowers.
A decorated banquet table with floral centerpieces, candles, glassware, and place settings under a tent featuring sophisticated Lighting and Greenery Design, complete with string lights and elegant chairs.
A beaded chandelier with greenery is suspended from a ceiling decorated with white string lights and draped fabric, creating a captivating lighting and greenery design.
A long banquet table with elegant place settings and floral centerpieces is set under a canopy adorned with expert lighting and greenery design, featuring hanging foliage and twinkling string lights for an enchanting outdoor event.
Several disco balls and string lights hang from a high wooden ceiling, reflecting light and creating a sparkling effect throughout the room, beautifully complementing the thoughtful lighting and greenery design.
A person holds an illustrated wedding program with a portrait and text, while another person holds a similar program at a decorated table accented by elegant lighting and thoughtful greenery design.
Elegant banquet table set with plates, napkins, and glassware, decorated with floral centerpieces and tall candles, enhanced by thoughtful lighting and greenery design under hanging globe lights. Guests stand in the background.
A group of people dressed formally sit at a decorated table, smiling and listening, under thoughtfully curated lighting and greenery design featuring hanging floral arrangements and spherical lights.
A bride and groom holding hands walk into a tented outdoor wedding reception, enhanced by stunning lighting and greenery design, with string lights overhead and a guest standing in the background.
A group of people in formal attire sit at a decorated table, smiling and laughing under string lights at an indoor event enhanced by elegant lighting and greenery design.
A group of people in formal attire gather around a decorated dinner table accented with elegant lighting and greenery design; one person presents a cake with candles to a smiling woman as others look on and laugh.
People dine at long tables under a tent adorned with elegant lighting and greenery design, featuring lush flowers and string lights. Servers attend to guests, and the atmosphere appears formal and festive.
A groom lifts his bride on a wooden dance floor under disco balls, surrounded by wedding guests in formal attire, with bright spotlights and exquisite lighting and greenery design in the background.
Round table with four chairs set on lawn in front of a white building at dusk; thoughtful lighting and greenery design enhance the scene as a person stands near the entrance, and warm lights are visible inside.
People in formal attire dance and socialize under colorful, blurred lights at a lively indoor event, enhanced by striking lighting and greenery design that creates an inviting and sophisticated atmosphere.
A woven chandelier with a lit bulb hangs among green vines and string lights against a light-colored ceiling, showcasing an elegant blend of lighting and greenery design.
A long dining table set for an event features exquisite floral arrangements, hanging lights, and elegant place settings under string lights, all enhanced by thoughtful lighting and greenery design. Candles add a warm glow, creating a sophisticated and inviting ambiance.
A groom lifts the bride while they dance on a wooden floor under disco balls, surrounded by guests in formal attire at an indoor wedding reception enhanced with elegant lighting and greenery design.
A bride and groom share their first dance in a warmly lit barn, enhanced by exquisite lighting and greenery design, with chandeliers, disco balls, and guests watching around the dance floor.
Overhead view of people dancing at a party or wedding reception, with colorful light streaks, thoughtfully arranged lighting and greenery design, and a wooden floor visible.

Creative Partners

Planning & Design
Lani Toscano Design
Rentals
Kadeema Rentals
Photography
Emily Delamater Photography
Florals
Studio Atelier by LTD
Venue
The Barn at Flanagan Farm
Catering
Trillium Caterers
Videography
Rebecca Drouin
Rentals
Heartwood Essentials
Lighting, Greenery
Griffin & Griffin
Rentals
One Stop Event Rentals

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