Getting Married at South Glen FarmWhat to Know Before You Book Your Photographer

Moore Photography · Wedding Planning Guide

South Glen Farm has become one of the more sought-after red barn venues west of the Twin Cities, and it's easy to see why. The property was renovated from a 1950s dairy barn into a 70-acre venue with French doors, a grand staircase, and a loft dining area lit by chandeliers and Edison bulbs. If a wedding here is on your calendar, a few things about the property are worth building into your photography plan before the day arrives.

The Venue at a Glance

• Location: Glencoe, MN, about an hour west of the Twin Cities
• Style: rustic red barn, family-owned property
• Setting: 70 acres with five buildings on-site
• Ceremony: covered Pavilion option, plus multiple outdoor locations

Building Your Timeline Around the Light

Golden hour, the hour before sunset, is when a barn venue like this photographs best, and we always build the day-of timeline around it rather than around the clock. South Glen Farm's loft dining area, lit by chandeliers and Edison bulbs, also gives us a warm, moody option for reception detail shots once the sun goes down, so the photography doesn't stop when the light does.

Weather Doesn't Have to Change Your Plan

South Glen Farm's Pavilion covers the ceremony space while still feeling like an outdoor setting, and the property has multiple ceremony locations to choose from. That means we don't need a separate backup shot list for rain: the plan holds either way.

Getting Ready On-Site

There's a dedicated bridal suite for hair, makeup, and getting-ready photos, plus a separate area for the groom's side. We plan for roughly 90 minutes to two hours of getting-ready coverage here before the first look or ceremony, depending on your timeline.