Bridal Prep
Getting Ready in the Forest
Two half-day spaces for the morning of your wedding — natural-light studio or full-kitchen farmhouse. No wedding at Fernwood required.
Why Get Ready Here
Skip the hotel. Start the day in the forest.
The morning of a wedding shouldn't start in a beige hotel room or at your parents' house. Getting ready on-property means no rush hour, no transit time for photos, and no wondering whether the makeup will survive the drive.
Both spaces include a half-day (roughly 9am–1pm) — plenty of time to hair, makeup, dress, first looks, and a glass of champagne before the ceremony.
Two Spaces
Pick the one that fits your party
Studio Loft
$295Floor-to-ceiling forest light. · half-day rental
A photographer's dream — soft, natural light pouring through floor-to-ceiling glass, exposed white walls, a seamless portrait corner, and forty acres of forest just outside the door. Ideal for two to six people getting ready together.
Includes
- ·Half-day access (4 hours, typically 9am–1pm)
- ·Natural-light portrait setup
- ·Makeup & mirror corner
- ·Forest views through 10-foot windows
- ·Seating for 6
- ·WiFi, water, coffee
- ·A quiet place to breathe before the ceremony
The Farmhouse
$295Full house, full wedding-party HQ. · half-day rental
A full kitchen, a private deck, and the whole house — the Farmhouse is the wedding party HQ for groups getting ready together. Room to spread out, eat a proper breakfast, pour champagne, and get dressed without tripping over each other.
Includes
- ·Half-day access (4 hours, typically 9am–1pm)
- ·Full kitchen — bring or cater breakfast
- ·Private deck
- ·Seating for 10
- ·WiFi, water, coffee
- ·Hair & makeup space for your party
What's Included
The half-day, end to end
4 hours of space
Typically 9am–1pm, timed to your ceremony. Arrive, settle, get ready, leave for the ceremony — we handle the turnover.
Room for your team
Hair and makeup artists, photographer, videographer, wedding party — there's space for everyone without feeling crowded.
Portraits on-site
Forty acres of Carolinian forest just outside the door. No traffic between prep and ceremony — walk the trails for portraits in the same morning.
No overnight required
These are half-day rentals — no need to book an overnight on top. Want to stay? Overnight rates are separate and discountable.
Questions
Good to know
Can I book bridal prep without booking a wedding?
Yes — no Fernwood wedding required. These spaces are available as standalone half-day rentals for brides getting married elsewhere. Many couples use us purely for the getting-ready experience and photos before heading to their own venue.
What times are the half-days?
Typically 9am–1pm, scaled to your ceremony time. If you have a 3pm ceremony, the half-day shifts later. We'll align it with your photographer and the rest of the day.
Can I get ready in both spaces?
Yes — some couples book both: one partner in the Studio Loft, the other in the Farmhouse. Total is $295 + $295 = $750 for both.
Can I eat breakfast in either space?
The Farmhouse has a full kitchen. The Studio Loft has coffee, water, and space for catered breakfast or a drop-off from Manna (our in-house food sub-brand).
Where does my photographer park?
Every vendor — photographer, HMUA, videographer — parks on-site at no extra charge. We have a dedicated vendor lot.
Request a Booking
Tell us about your morning.
Studio Loft or Farmhouse, date, how many people — we'll confirm availability and send a quote the same day. No wedding at Fernwood required.
- We reply the same day — usually within a few hours
- Flat rate quote, all-in — no per-person fee
- Deposit holds your date. No commitment until you've seen the quote.
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