Mary Lovstad
Farm Girl Weddings
About Us
We are not just a wedding venue, we can also coordinate details of events such as conferences, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, charity events, surprise parties, trade shows, sales meetings, business meetings, employee appreciation events and virtual events at any location.
Recommendations Received (15)
"Great wedding venue! Make sure to check it out!"
Beth Bilyeu
Forest City Economic Development
Highly Recommended
"Mary is a fabulous host! And a BEAUTIFUL location!!"
Products & Services
Farm Girl Weddings is a rustic country wedding venue located near Forest City, Iowa on our family farm of over 140 years. We offer affordable incl...
Don’t spend your wedding day decorating your venue, relax, get your hair done, enjoy your day. Farm Girl Weddings now offers Wedding Decor Coordina...
Find the perfect location for your perfect day. Let Farm Girl Weddings host your beautiful and memorable wedding ceremony or reception in Forest City.
Recommendations Given (9)
"What a fun place to visit and find treasures for your home, a gift or even wedding decor!"
"Love & Luck Photography does a beautiful job of capturing your special events and days. "
Recent Activity
Although my main business is a rustic barn venue -- without heat I am done the end of October in Iowa. I fill in my off season with wedding planning and decor at other locations.
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Although my main business is a rustic barn venue -- without heat I am done the end of October in Iowa. I fill in my off season with wedding planning and decor at other locations.
I'm going to assume this is for a wife or girlfriend. I am a big fan of creating an experience. With that said, I would invite only about 2 to 5 other couples -- about a dozen people total of your best friends or family - if you need more try to keep it around 25 or so. You may need a...
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I'm going to assume this is for a wife or girlfriend. I am a big fan of creating an experience. With that said, I would invite only about 2 to 5 other couples -- about a dozen people total of your best friends or family - if you need more try to keep it around 25 or so. You may need a decorator or planner to help you, but if you don't have them, rent enough tables and chairs for an outside party -- a tent if necessary, but better just with lots of twinkle lights. Have the table set with lots of candles, low flowers, and set beautifully -- with the twinkle lights surrounding your tables. Have a caterer come and serve a romantic dinner. Some wine, music, conversation and laughter -- I think you have it...
I have found that most people just want someone to listen to them...so that is my first strategy -- listen to what they perceive is the problem. Once they have an opportunity to talk and feel like they have a voice, I can then start to visit with them about what they need to solve the problem. ...
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I have found that most people just want someone to listen to them...so that is my first strategy -- listen to what they perceive is the problem. Once they have an opportunity to talk and feel like they have a voice, I can then start to visit with them about what they need to solve the problem. I deal with stressed Brides and mother's of the brides and scrapping them off the ceiling is something I often have to do...listen, listen listen...