When couples walk into the barn at Wishing Well Barn for the first time, they notice the tables before anything else. These aren’t rental pieces that show up at every venue in Plant City. Our custom farm tables are part of the reception setup, and they help set the tone the moment you walk into the barn.
Custom farm tables shape the look of receptions at Wishing Well Barn by creating long, shared seating that highlights the barn’s scale and natural materials. Their solid wood design works with chandeliers and twinkle lights, supports formal place settings, and guides layout flow, giving receptions a warm, cohesive look without relying on rental furniture.
What Makes These Tables Custom
We designed the farm tables to fit the barn’s dimensions and seat guests comfortably without crowding the dance floor or blocking pathways. The tables are solid wood with a natural finish that shows grain and texture. They’re long format, which encourages conversation across the table and creates visual lines that draw the eye through the space.
The construction is heavy enough that the tables feel substantial, not rickety. They don’t shift when guests lean on them or when servers clear plates. The finish is sealed but not glossy, so it reads rustic without feeling rough or unfinished. These tables work in the air conditioned barn under chandeliers and twinkle lights because they balance the elegance of the lighting with the barn’s agricultural roots.
How Farm Tables Change Your Decor Approach
Long farm tables require a different centerpiece strategy than round tables. You’re working with a runner down the center, not a single focal arrangement. This opens options for greenery, candles, scattered florals, or simple elements like lanterns and mason jars that we include in our venue decor collection.
Your Deluxe Wishes Come True Package includes a full floral design, with silk florals standard and real florals optional. Your florist will design for the farm table format, which typically means lower, longer arrangements that don’t block sight lines across the table. The length of the tables also means you can vary the centerpieces, alternating heights or styles, without the repetition feeling obvious.
We provide table linens and runners as part of the package. The linens drape over the farm tables, and you can choose whether you want the wood to show or prefer full coverage. Some couples use runners only, letting the table’s natural finish anchor the look. Others layer linens for a softer feel. We collaborate through Pinterest boards during your unlimited planning sessions with our dedicated wedding designer, so you’ll see mockups before your event.
The Role of China, Flatware, and Glassware
Your package includes formal china, flatware, glassware, and real linen napkins. We offer these in gold or silver, and the choice affects how the farm tables read. Gold warms the wood tones and plays into the twinkle lights. Silver adds contrast and feels slightly more modern.
The place settings sit on the farm tables, and because the tables are substantial, they support the weight and formality of real china without looking mismatched. We’ve found that couples who want a rustic feel often assume they need disposable or casual tableware. The farm tables actually handle elegance well. The juxtaposition of wood and fine china creates a look that’s specific to Wishing Well Barn.
Custom Farm Tables and the Barn Layout
The barn at Wishing Well Barn holds up to 299 seated guests indoors or outdoors. The farm tables are arranged to leave space for a dance floor, bar area, and pathways to the exits and restrooms. The layout is flexible enough to accommodate smaller groups without the barn feeling empty or larger groups without guests feeling cramped.
The tables sit under the barn’s chandeliers and twinkle lights, which means the lighting is already positioned to highlight the tables. You’re not adding uplighting or pin spots to create ambiance. The barn’s permanent lighting works with the farm tables to create depth and warmth.
We handle full service setup, so the tables are in place, dressed, and set before you arrive. You’ll see the layout during your venue tour, and we can adjust table count and configuration during planning sessions based on your final guest count.
Bar Service and Buffet Logistics Around Farm Tables
We provide bar service with a bartender, coffee station, lemonade, teas, and ice. The bar sits along one wall of the barn, accessible from all table positions. The farm table layout doesn’t create bottlenecks because the long format allows guests to approach the bar from multiple angles.
You’ll choose your caterer from our list of 15 approved vendors, and they’ll design service around the farm tables. Some couples do plated dinners, with servers working down each table. Others prefer buffet or family style, with platters placed directly on the tables. The farm table format supports all these service styles.
The custom tables are built to handle heat from chafing dishes if you’re doing family style service. The sealed wood doesn’t stain easily, and our crew manages cleanup, so you’re not worrying about protecting the tables during the meal.
What’s Included Beyond the Tables
Your package includes the custom farm tables, but also the chairs, table linens, runners, china, flatware, glassware, and real linen napkins. The fully decorated ceremony comes with a custom arch, aisle décor, officiant, and ceremony music. The reception setup includes the barn dressed with all the elements we’ve described, plus our crew handling setup, service, and cleanup.
You’ll also have access to our venue décor collection, which includes lanterns, silk florals, vintage furniture, mason jars, and custom chalkboards. These elements layer with the farm tables to create a cohesive look without requiring you to source rentals.
Your package includes a 14 passenger shuttle running between Wishing Well Barn and local hotels. All day access to the 50 acre farm, bridal cottage, groom’s tack room, fishing lake, and gun ranges gives you time to see the barn setup before guests arrive.
Planning Sessions to Visualize the Setup
Your package includes unlimited planning sessions with our dedicated wedding designer. We’ll walk you through the barn, show you the farm tables in person, and discuss how you want to dress them. We use Pinterest boards to collaborate on centerpiece ideas, linen choices, and place setting styles.
Our event coordinator stays with you throughout your six hour event, but the planning happens before that. You’ll know exactly how the tables will look, where guests will sit, and how the flow works before your wedding day arrives.
Conclusion
We’d love to show you the barn and the custom farm tables in person so you can see how they work with different décor styles. Contact Michelle at (813) 478-6554 or email us at wishingwellbarn@gmail.com to schedule your free one hour tour. We’ll walk you through the space, discuss seating arrangements, and answer any questions about how the tables fit your vision.
FAQs
Are the farm tables the only option for reception seating?
Yes, the custom farm tables are permanent fixtures in the barn and are included with all reception packages. They’re designed specifically for the space and seat guests comfortably up to 299 people.
Can we choose how the farm tables are dressed?
Yes, your package includes table linens and runners, and you can choose whether you want full coverage or prefer to show the wood. We collaborate through Pinterest boards during unlimited planning sessions to plan centerpieces, place settings, and overall table décor.
What china and flatware options work with the farm tables?
Your package includes formal china, flatware, and glassware in gold or silver. Both options work with the farm tables. We also provide real linen napkins. The combination of wood tables and fine china creates the rustic elegance look Wishing Well Barn is known for.
How many guests can the farm tables accommodate?
The barn holds up to 299 seated guests with the custom farm table configuration. The tables are arranged to leave space for a dance floor, bar area, and comfortable pathways. We adjust the layout during planning sessions based on your final guest count.