Mad River Barn · Waitsfield, VT
Mad River Barn Wedding Photography & Videography
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Mad River Barn is a classic Vermont lodge in the Green Mountains, set on 17 acres of gardens, woodlands and streams in Waitsfield. Move Mountains Co. photographed and filmed Anthony + Brynne's wedding here, with a first dance under the barn timbers and a sparkler exit, and Taylor + Emily's, with a first look in the pine grove and a ceremony under the garden arbor.
A Vermont lodge in the pines
The property is at 2849 Mill Brook Road in Waitsfield. The ceremony site has rustic benches and a flower-covered arbor, the post-and-beam pavilion has 18-foot vaulted ceilings and a covered pergola, and the pub has a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace for the after-party. Each weekend is reserved for one couple, with lodging on site.
The Mad River Barn team makes a whole wedding weekend feel relaxed, and we'd love to photograph many more weddings in Vermont.
Move Mountains Co. has photographed and filmed weddings across Newport, Boston and beyond for 10 years. We're a preferred vendor at 100+ New England venues, a ten-time The Knot Best of Weddings winner and a member of The Knot Hall of Fame.
Featured wedding
Anthony + Brynne
Mad River Barn · Waitsfield, VT
A Green Mountains wedding at a classic Vermont lodge: a first dance under the barn timbers and a sparkler exit into the night.
Best photo spots at Mad River Barn
The pine grove
Tall trunks, string lights and a soft gravel path; Taylor + Emily shared their first look here.
The garden arbor
A wooden arbor wrapped in flowers, framed by green gardens, for the ceremony.
The lawn
Open grass beside the barn for joyful couple portraits and the wedding party.
The red barn
Weathered red boards and a stone chimney make a classic Vermont backdrop.
The pavilion
Post-and-beam timbers and vaulted ceilings for dinner and a packed dance floor.
The lodge
Stone walls, wood paneling and warm window light for getting-ready portraits.
Planning your Mad River Barn wedding timeline
- 1
Getting ready
Stay on site so getting-ready photos happen in the lodge.
- 2
First look
The pine grove is shaded and private before guests arrive.
- 3
Ceremony
The arbor is outdoors, so confirm the rain plan with Mad River Barn.
- 4
Portraits
The lawn, barn and grove are all a short walk from the ceremony.
- 5
Golden hour
The sun drops behind the mountains early; save 15 minutes before it goes.
- 6
Reception
Give us a few minutes in the pavilion before guests enter to photograph the full setup.
Real Mad River Barn weddings
Our blog features two Mad River Barn weddings so far.
Mad River Barn on the blog
- Taylor + EmilyApr 2026
- Anthony + BrynneJan 2022
Thank you to the Mad River Barn team for welcoming our couples and our crew.
All photos by Move Mountains Co.Mad River Barn wedding FAQ
Has Move Mountains Co. photographed a wedding at Mad River Barn?
Yes. Move Mountains Co. has photographed and filmed weddings at Mad River Barn, including Taylor + Emily's wedding in Waitsfield, VT, with a ceremony under the garden arbor.
Where are the best photo spots at Mad River Barn?
The best photo spots at Mad River Barn are the pine grove, the garden arbor, the lawn, the red barn, the pavilion and the stone-walled lodge.
How many guests can Mad River Barn hold?
Capacity depends on the room and layout. Check with the venue for current capacities.
Where is Mad River Barn?
Mad River Barn is at 2849 Mill Brook Road, Waitsfield, VT 05673.
How much does a Mad River Barn wedding photographer cost?
Move Mountains Co. offers tiered photo, video and combined collections, so you can choose the coverage that fits your day. Reach out for current pricing. Travel within 120 round-trip miles of our Providence studio is included; beyond that, travel is $0.75 per mile.
Can Move Mountains Co. provide both photography and video at Mad River Barn?
Yes. Move Mountains Co. offers photography, video and the Luxe Booth photo booth. Our photographers and filmmakers are all MMC team members who train together, so they work as one crew on your day. Wedding films are delivered 16–20 weeks after the wedding.
Check your Mad River Barn date
We'd love to be part of your Mad River Barn wedding. MMC offers tiered photo, video and combined collections; reach out for current pricing.