Historic Lakefront Wedding Venue

in NorthEastern Pennsylvania

Let Us Help You Plan Your Dream Wedding!

Celebrate your wedding overlooking Lake Carey at Old Carter Barn, a beautifully restored 1884 barn in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, just 35 minutes from Scranton and Wilkes-Barre and Binghamton. From a lakeside ceremony and cocktail hour to dinner and dancing in the historic barn, Old Carter Barn offers an entire wedding weekend in one unforgettable setting!

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Old Carter Barn

Recently Renovated.Now Booking 2027-2028Memories of a lifetime made here
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Ed Kolesar
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Awesome venue, very rustic.. the management goes above and beyond to ensure you have the perfect event! Dave and his staff are the best in the business
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As a Caterer for more than 30 years this is in our top 3... The Venue and staff are exceptional... Dave is so easy to work with and accommodating!
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Diandra Thomas
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Such a beautiful place!
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Cait
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An absolute amazing place, absolutely amazing 👏
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Margaret Phillips
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Old Carter Barn was seriously the perfect venue! The barn is absolutely beautiful, but what really made the experience amazing was how thoughtful and helpful the staff was. They were always so quick to respond, gave us a final walkthrough, answered all of our questions and calls, and made us feel so taken care of throughout the whole process. We also loved being able to use the decoration library, and they gave us so much helpful advice when it came to choosing our caterer and DJ. They truly made the whole planning process feel so much easier, and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate our wedding!  Guests loved the place.
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We had our wedding here a few weeks ago and have absolutely zero regrets. The day was perfect and beautiful thanks to the OCB team and the quaintness of the barn!
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“EPIC! I cannot recommend this place enough! This wedding venue rocks!”
-Emily

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A Commitment to Excellence

Our mission is to make your wedding as magical as possible – Meet the team that makes that happen!

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“EPIC! I cannot recommend this place enough! This wedding venue rocks!”
-Emily

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A Commitment to Excellence

Douglas Beane & Lewis Flinn have poured their creative talents and passion into the exquisite renovation completed in 2022

Location is

everything

Nestled in the stunning countryside overlooking scenic Lake Carey, among gently rolling hills and stunning vistas of the Endless Mountains, Old Carter Barn is one of the newest New York City/Philadephia backyard wedding destinations (within 2-3 hours) and within 30 miles of Scranton, Wilke-Barre and Binghamton. Nearby Tunkhannock, PA (5 miles), offers hotels, restaurants, bars, big store shopping, and charm!

Location is

everything

Nestled in the stunning countryside overlooking scenic Lake Carey, among gently rolling hills and stunning vistas of the Endless Mountains, Old Carter Barn is one of the newest New York City/Philadephia backyard wedding destinations (within 2-3 hours) and within 30 miles of Scranton, Wilke-Barre and Binghamton. Nearby Tunkhannock, PA (5 miles), offers hotels, restaurants, bars, big store shopping, and charm!

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Built in Value

In addition to our beautifully appointed indoor & outdoor spaces for your ceremony and reception, we also offer event coordination & day of coordination and full weekend availability with a set-up day to ease the stress!

Bespoke & Eclectic

Recently renovated in 2022, this 150 year old barn is full of eclectic charm and details, bespoke light fixtures, and drama, Old Carter Barn is truly one of a kind.

Thoughtful inclusions

With a capacity of up to 158 guests, we include all tables, chairs, linens, a sound system, event insurance and on-site decor for your special day!

Awe-Inspiring Views

Our gorgeous lakefront ceremony area and patio hour cocktail area boast incredible views.

Built in Value

In addition to our beautifully appointed indoor & outdoor spaces, we also offer event coordination & day of coordination and many inclusions not covered in the other venue pricing.

Bespoke & Eclectic

Recently renovated in 2022, this 150 year old barn is full of eclectic charm and details, bespoke light fixtures, and drama, Old Carter Barn is truly one of a kind.

Thoughtful inclusions

Tables, chairs, linens, a sound system, event insurance and on-site decor are just a few of the invaluable inclusions we provide for your special day.

Awe-Inspiring Views

Our gorgeous lakefront ceremony area and patio hour cocktail area boast incredible views.

Private Events

Our venue is an excellent location for corporate meetings and events, birthday parties, anniversaries, and more.

A Brilliant Renovation

Discover the history of Old Carter Barn, dating back to 1884.

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In the

Press

Old Carter Barn has been featured locally & nationally in the press and across the web for weddings, arts & music shows, and more.

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Love Stories at Old Carter Barn

Madeline and Jonathan met in college through their student-run theater company. Madeline sang “Here Comes the Sun,” and Jonathan sang “Hello, Goodbye.” The pair quickly grew a crush on each other, but it wasn’t until 2016 that they would reconnect and begin their relationship.