Type

Riverside barn venue

Location

DeKalb Junction, NY

Contract signed

Feb 3, 2025

Deposit paid

$1,200 ✓

Balance due

$3,800 · Jul 1

Capacity

Up to 150 guests

Renovated 19th-century dairy barn with loft reception space, getting-ready suite, deck overlooking the creek, and on-site parking. Seasonal wildflowers on the grounds.

Type

Non-denominational

Location

Canton, NY

Rehearsal

Aug 20 · 5:00pm

Fee

$400 · paid in full

Local officiant, fully licensed in NY State. Ceremony draft received. Personal vows meeting scheduled for July.

Type

Local farm-to-table caterer

Style

Buffet · seasonal menu

Per head

$48

Menu tasting

April 12, 2025

Deposit paid

$800 ✓

Final count due

Aug 1

North Country sourced menu — local beef, seasonal vegetables, and maple-glazed options. BYOB bar arrangement confirmed with venue.

Type

Local home baker

Tasting

April 5, 2025

Design

Deciding between 2 options

Deposit

Not yet paid

Considering a 2-tier naked cake with wildflowers to match the barn theme. Confirmed gluten-free tier option available.

Type

North Country photographer

Package

Full day · 8 hrs

Engagement shoot

May 17 · Thousand Islands

Total

$1,800 · $500 paid

2nd shooter

Not included

Gallery delivery

6–8 weeks post-wedding

Engagement shoot planned for the St. Lawrence River waterfront. Shot list meeting July 20. USB + online gallery included.

Status

1 quote received

Budget

$800 – $1,200

Decision by

April 30

Style

Short highlight reel

Considering a local freelance videographer. May ask a friend with film experience as a backup option.

Type

Local DJ · Potsdam area

Hours

5:00pm – 9:30pm

Setup time

3:30pm

Total

$650 · paid in full

Playlist form submitted. Crane School of Music student string duo booked for the ceremony — $200 separate.

Type

Local / farm-sourced florals

Style

Wildflower · natural & loose

Includes

Partner bouquets + 3 attendants, ceremony arch, 10 centrepieces

Total

$950 · $200 paid

Sourcing seasonal North Country wildflowers and locally grown stems. Maple leaf accents for a late-summer feel.

Type

Local salon · Potsdam

Team

1 stylist on the day

Trial date

June 21 · 10:00am

Total

$550 · $150 paid

Covers

Both partners + 2 attendants

Start time

8:00am day-of

Handled by

Cousin Mia (graphic designer)

Send date

May 25, 2025

RSVP deadline

July 16

Guest count

~90 invited

Rustic North Country design with kraft paper finish. Printing locally in Potsdam. Maple syrup favors sourced from a nearby sugar house.

Needed

Shuttle from Canton to venue

Guests

~25 without own transport

Budget

$300 – $500

Book by

Jun 1 recommended

Looking at a local charter bus or van rental out of Canton / Potsdam. May be able to coordinate with a family member.

Destination

Thousand Islands / Ottawa

Duration

5 nights

Depart

August 18

Budget

$1,500 – $2,500

Looking at a river cottage rental on Wellesley Island, with a night or two in Ottawa. Keeping it close and relaxed.