The 1932 Barn Wedding Photographer in Charlotte, NC
If you’re planning a wedding at The 1932 Barn, you probably want two things: a venue that feels like a real place (not a banquet box), and photos that look like your day actually happened (not a styled shoot cosplay).
I’m Brandon Pickett, a Charlotte wedding photographer specializing in documentary, candid wedding coverage—the honest laughter, the nerves, the chaos, the quiet moments people don’t notice until they’re gone. The goal is simple: you get a gallery that feels human and looks timeless.
Why The 1932 Barn is one of Charlotte’s best wedding venues
The 1932 Barn is an elegant, historic barn venue on Hodges Farm—a working-farm setting that still sits close to Charlotte, giving you countryside atmosphere without feeling remote.
It’s designed to host an entire wedding day in one place—ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception—with multiple distinct spaces that photograph completely differently (which matters more than couples realize until they see their final gallery).
What couples love about the venue
The venue highlights being close to Uptown Charlotte, LGBTQ+ inclusive, with an open vendor policy, host-provided alcohol, and options like being animal friendly and open flame allowed.
The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception spaces (and how they photograph)
The Meadow Ceremony Site
The ceremony setup is built for a clean, classic look: a wooden arbor and whitewashed bench seating for up to 150 guests. That’s a big deal because it keeps ceremony photos looking consistent and elevated without you renting a bunch of extras.
The Courtyard for Cocktail Hour
Cocktail hour happens in the Courtyard with an outdoor bar, covered pavilions, and plenty of room for guests to spread out—great for candid storytelling because people aren’t stacked in one tight space.
The Main Barn Reception
The reception space is what most couples book this venue for: a historic barn feel with high/vaulted ceilings, chandeliers, and the kind of texture that makes photos feel warm and dimensional instead of flat.
The venue also includes reception essentials like farmhouse tables, chairs for up to 150, and dimmable chandeliers/market lights, which is exactly what you want for flattering reception images.
This venue is perfect for couples who want real moments in a space that already has character. I’m not going to spend your wedding day manufacturing content. I’ll give direction where it actually helps (portraits, family photos, timeline flow), then I’ll step back and document the day as it unfolds.
What you’ll get:
Candid coverage that captures emotion without forcing it
Portraits that feel natural (not stiff, not cheesy)
A consistent, polished edit that won’t look dated in five years
A gallery that tells the full story—not just the highlight reel
My photography approach at The 1932 Barn
Planning tips for a smoother day (and better photos)
1) Don’t schedule everything for “perfect light.”
Schedule for breathing room. The Barn gives you strong options even when weather or timing gets weird—use that flexibility.
2) Build a real cocktail hour.
The Courtyard setup is made for it, and cocktail hour is where a huge chunk of your best candid photos happen.
3) Leave space for the reception to actually feel like a party.
With the barn lighting and chandeliers, you can have a reception that looks good and feels energetic—no need to keep it overly bright and sterile.
The 1932 Barn Wedding Photography FAQ
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Yes. Documentary coverage is the foundation, and we’ll do portraits in a way that doesn’t hijack your day.
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The venue’s ceremony and reception setups reference seating and reception for up to 150 guests.
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The venue describes itself as close to Uptown Charlotte.
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The venue lists an open vendor policy.
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Full day wedding packages start at $3,400. Packages can be customized for your wedding.
Thinking about getting married at The 1932 Barn?
If you’re getting married at The 1932 Barn and you want photos that feel real—reach out. Tell me your date, your guest count, and what matters most to you (party energy, family moments, intimacy, all of it). I’ll tell you what coverage actually makes sense.
Check out this full gallery from Marvyn & Carrie’s wedding at The 1932 Barn-Charlotte.
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