Farm Crafted Events

05/05/2024

We’re not being authentic unless we’re sharing it all. Yesterday at a family hosted a Celebration of Life for their beloved wife, daughter, mom, sister & Oma (grandma).

A few weeks ago, when I first met the family, they shared stories of Sam with me as we walked around the property talking about ways to honor her. “We aren’t fancy,” her husband Ray told me. We just want a space where people can talk, share memories, and then be on their way.

Her sister, Wendy, was getting ready to welcome her next grandchild and was feeling a little overwhelmed by trying to pull everything together. As we talked, Sam’s mom shared with me that Sam had loved going to Laura’s tea room and that pink Ge**er daisies were her favorite flower. Ray chimed in sharing that Sam’s drink of choice was Busch Light.

Our standard packages, well, they didn’t really fit what the family had in mind. So we got to work.

Yesterday’s celebration of life was a mini tea party, complete with simple pink Ge**er daisies in mason jars as the decor. Our bridal suite was transformed into a welcoming room with pictures & memories of Sam displayed. The day wasn’t fancy and the signature drink was Busch Light - with bright colored straws. While that’s not a package that you’ll find on our website, our job is to craft a unique experience for each of our clients. And when that means moving away from our standard offerings, that’s what we do.

We have the distinct honor of being a small part of some of life’s happiest moments. But, for the more solemn moments, we are thankful to be trusted. These are tough celebrations for family & friends and we just hope that our participation offers a tiny bright spot during dark days. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to the Herring and Moseley families for trusting us to help pull the day together.

Our deepest sympathies, The Farm Crafted Events team

05/02/2024

There’s this saying…comparison is the thief of joy.

In today’s social media world I, personally, need that reminder almost daily. And when working with people on crafting their events, I often sense similar anxiety and concern about not meeting the social media curated expectation. Often, people feel as though they’re fighting a losing battle trying to keep up with the Joneses. Or, they worry about being judged for their event choices.

Here’s the thing - your event is personal. And it should reflect your own personality, not someone else’s. There’s a difference between inspiration and measuring.

When you try too hard to create an event based on the way you see everyone else doing it, you lose those special touches that make your event…well, YOUR event

At Farm Crafted Events, we constantly remind you of this during the planning process. We take the time to understand who you are and what parts of your celebration can best reflect that.

This is all about you & the experience you want to craft. How will you know when you’ve found the right team to help you? Off the hip, it takes a lot of trust. But this I know - you’ll know when it feels right. It’s just a feeling.

And whether that team is us or someone else - we’re happy that you’ve found your people & your place. Just do us a favor - don’t let comparison steal your joy!

Happy event planning, friends.

04/07/2024

I’ve been thinking about my last post where I confessed that I do a terrible job (grade F🤦‍♀️) of consistently posting on the FCE social accounts.

Honestly, it gives me heartburn 😩
thinking about another “to do”.

But , I know how important
🤳🏻social media 🤳🏻is for consistent communication with our clients & future hosts. And so today I’m starting a new chapter for FCE’s social channels.

We’re going to post in a more authentic way. So instead of me stressing over finding the 🤩perfect images & videos🤩, I’m going to post more real life stories.

One thing I have learned since starting in the event business, is that there’s a lot of pressure on PERFECT.

And frankly, I think that’s a silly ideal. 🙄

🚫No event is perfect 🚫

Things happen. And as an event host - whether that’s a wedding, rehearsal dinner, milestone birthday, class reunion etc - you shouldn’t have to spend your planning months stressing.

You should 🎉 AND CAN 🎉 have fun planning your event.

Will your event be perfect? The honest answer is…

🙅‍♀️NO 🙅‍♀️

Something’s going to go wrong.

BUT…the good news is if you choose a venue & a team that prioritizes YOU and has EXPERIENCE, what does go wrong won’t impact you in a negative way. In many cases, you may not even notice on the day of.

So today, I leave you with this small piece of advice…

📢Stop letting the social media scroll stress you out. Those curated images & videos aren’t real life. And you WILL have an amazing event.

That is a ✨guarantee ✨

If you’re looking for a space & a top notch team to help you execute an upcoming event, you can learn more on our website: https://www.farmcraftedevents.com/

04/05/2024

Today marks my own 10 year wedding anniversary. All day today, I’ve been reflecting on that gorgeous spring evening. And, believe it or not, I’ve been thinking about what to post here!

I don’t do the best job - ok let’s be honest - I do a terrible job of consistently posting on FCE. And I realized why…it’s because I spend so much time with our events living in the moment.

That’s the heartbeat of what we’ve created out here….a gathering space that feels authentic, a space where you feel welcome & a place where some of life’s most important celebrations are something you have to experience to understand.

And that’s a lot of what I remember about our own wedding on 4-5-2014. It was a day that we were surrounded by all the people who mean the world to us.

And so this evening, I’ll leave you with one small piece of advice…capture that memory. Because decades later, you’re going to love being able to relive such an amazing day.

Cheers friends 🥂

01/23/2024

📧 Our response times will be delayed this week as we are attending the SC Agritourism Conference.

Don’t worry…if you’ve requested to book a date your tentative hold is secure! (If you got the bounce back email) 📧

If you did not receive our OOO please

📱 text us 803-250-5797 📱

We love attending this conference & meeting other like minded people across our state. We’re excited to bring the Lexington community some really cool experiences in 2024!

01/16/2024

We posted last week that 2024 marks our own 10-year wedding anniversary. Looking back at our wedding ten years later… there’s SO much we wouldn’t change. But, we'd definitely do some things different. As we celebrate ONE WHOLE DECADE, we want to share some of that wisdom with you. We hope it’s helpful to you on your own planning journey.

The search for our own wedding venue ended in HEARTACHE. I know that sounds dramatic. At the time, though, it really did suck. Avoid making the same mistakes we did.

Read our latest blog post 💌

https://www.farmcraftedevents.com/blog/columbia-sc-wedding-venue

01/09/2024

We’re Brett & McKenzie Flashnick…and you probably didn’t expect a picture like this to show up on your feed if you think about us as a wedding venue!

We’re the owners of Farm Crafted Events - a unique event venue in Lexington SC.

And frankly, if you had asked me (McKenzie) 10 years ago if I would ever be caught dead in a pair of farm boots…I’d likely laugh you out of the room.

See, I used to have different priorities. I guess that’s not abnormal…time & life experiences change us all.

2024 marks our 10 year wedding anniversary. As venue owners ourselves, we have such a different perspective then we did 10 years ago. I hope you’ll continue to follow along this year as we share everything we wish we would have known 10 years ago…

There are some things we wouldn’t change for the world. And others, well 🤷‍♀️…

But the ONE thing that I feel like we really got right…

WHO we had at our wedding mattered more
to us than WHAT we had there. Sure, we wanted great food, (plenty of booze), and excellent entertainment. We wanted our guests to be comfortable. But we really wanted to experience the day with people who mattered most to us.

And I know this is what we also get right at Farm Crafted Events. We help our couples prioritize the things that matter most without breaking the bank. And I’d love nothing more than 2024 to be 🌟your🌟 year.

We love all our couples, but celebrating a decade of our marriage alongside your beginning would be something super special.

If you’re planning but haven’t found the right space - schedule a tour with us!

🥂

12/20/2023

✨ 62 Million Couples Get Engaged at Christmas ✨

Just kidding - probably not that many, but it is engagement season and 50% of all engagements for the year will happen over the next two months!

At our venue The FARM 1780, conveniently located in the heart of Lexington, we are excited for holiday engagements!

🌟 Here's the TRUTH: The BEST DATES still available in 2024 and 2025 are available this week, not after Christmas.

So if you think you'll be looking for an affordable wedding venue, we encourage you to go ahead and grab a spot on our calendar to visit ✨ now ✨ so you have the best dates to choose from!

Oh, and we love to make your planning EASY with so much helpful info on our website.

For Pricing + Dates + To Book a Tour:
🌟 www.farmcraftedevents.com 🌟
We can't wait to see you SOON!

PS. Would you share a post or tag a friend? Hopefully that means we get to see YOU at an upcoming wedding or event!

📷 cred: and

07/29/2023

Sometimes the guys don't get enough love! We absolutely adore seeing the groom's personality come out in photos. Our favorite, though, has to be that stunning smile as Cole watched his beautiful bride walk down the aisle. Time seemed to stand still...love these precious moments 🕊️💫

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07/26/2023

Happy #2 to the Kelleys! Robin & Tim were the first couple that trusted us to craft a memorable day on the farm. It's fitting that they have become family & Robin joined us on the journey to crafting memorable events for other couples!

We mean what we say about getting married out here - it's not about all the stuff. It's really about the memories, relationships, and soaking in the moments that truly matter.

We take each wedding we are a part of very seriously. They're all extremely important and we strive to make each day memorable for our couples. But there is always a special place in our hearts for the Kelleys. Cheers to you both and hope you had a wonderful day celebrating!

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06/05/2023

is a historic venue for a historic day!

The Wade Monts Farmhouse was built in 1870 and is the oldest standing structure on Corley Mill Rd.

Use of the entire house, for your entire rental period, is included in our rental fee.

We’ve preserved its original charm by restoring the heart pine floors, shiplap walls & ceilings and featuring unique pieces of furniture while also updating it for modern uses.

It features private & relaxing spaces for both sides of the bridal party & ample space to move around comfortably.

👆 schedule a tour at the link in our bio & come see for yourself!

Painting by Art By Laura Day
Photos by The Hayes Photography The Gentleman Farmer Media Co. Barbare Film & Photo

05/24/2023

They say rain on your wedding day is good luck. This comes from a Hindu tradition. A knot that becomes wet is extremely hard to untie - therefore when you “tie the knot” on a rainy day, your marriage is just as hard to unravel.

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05/17/2023

🥂 Tomorrow we will celebrate the wedding of Jennifer & Michael 🥂

They got engaged on The FARM last fall. Michael trusted us to help setup a romantic space under the Magnolias to pop the big question. And when Jennifer called on us to help craft the big day, we obviously said, "ABSOLUTELY"!

I continue to say this - but we have the BEST job. We appreciate all of you that trust us with such important events, especially the big ones like a wedding day.

To Jennifer & Michael - we are so happy for you both and cannot wait to raise a glass to you both as husband and wife tomorrow.

💖 We'll see you under the Magnolias ~ McKenzie & the FCE team

05/15/2023

💕A mother’s love 💕

A Mother’s love is something
that no one can explain,
It is made of deep devotion
and of sacrifice and pain,
It is endless and unselfish
and enduring come what may,
For nothing can destroy it
or take that love away,
It is patient and forgiving
when all others are forsaking,
And it never fails or falters

— Helen Steiner Rice

05/10/2023

🎓🎓🎓

We have a rare opportunity to celebrate graduation on The FARM this year! Check out our newly released all-inclusive graduation party packages. You can see pricing, all of the inclusions and available dates at the link on our website 👇

Celebrate graduation with an all-inclusive party on The FARM.

04/28/2023

I moved offices today and I now overlook my 🌟favorite event space 🌟

When I’m working on crafting unique events out here, a little inspiration never hurts!

Cheers to the weekend friends! Hope you make lots of memories ☀️

04/23/2023

🥂 That concludes E.I.G.H.T events since last weekend! 🥂

Truthfully…I am TIRED! But, I’ll tell you what…I’m also energized. Celebrating special events - whether a wedding, rehearsal dinner, birthday party, GNO…they’re all special & I’m humbled so many of you trust me to help you craft something so personal & unique.

And that’s what we’re all about here

Taking time to disconnect & enjoy a renewed appreciation for unique land, local food, and each other.

04/19/2023

We’re still over here swooning over this cake from Allison & Jeremy’s NY Eve Wedding! It was so gorgeous & tasty!

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04/15/2023

Thank you and for trusting us with such an important day!

Y’all are the epitome of the Farm Crafted Events motto- WHO you have at your wedding matters more than WHAT you have at your wedding!

It was an absolute joy celebrating with y’all.

💗Cheers to many years of happiness!

04/05/2023

Nine years ago we said our own “I DOs”
I don’t claim to know it all.
But I do know this…
Who you have at your wedding is more important than what you have.

NINE years moves by in the BLINK of an eye. In the throws of planning, it might feel like your big day can’t get here fast enough. Trust me when I say—-it’ll speed by faster than you can imagine. You’ll get to the end of the night and wonder how such a momentous occasion is over, just like that.

That’s why I tell y’all SOAK IN EVERY MOMENT. When you look back years from now, you’ll be so glad you did.

If you’re considering us as your venue, I’d be honored to find ways to help you craft your day so that you can enjoy what truly matters.

🥂 cheers, friends!

03/29/2023

The great koozie debate:

Are koozies a must-have for your event?

Share your opinion below👇

Here’s why we say YES! All these years later (yes, we’re dating ourselves) we still have koozies from some of our besties. On a humdrum Wednesday night…we think of them and all the fun memories come flooding back! And isn’t that what your milestone events should be about anyways — creating memories?

Pro Tip: ALWAYS spell check before printing 👉 for an epic fail

Tag yourself if you recognize your koozie 💝

03/17/2023

Happy St Patty’s day, friends!

I’m McKenzie —- Chief Shenanigans Coordinator at Farm Crafted Events.

I love working with people just like you to craft unique, memorable FUN! Have something to celebrate?

Come visit me and let’s see what shenanigans we can get into!

Tap our link in bio to schedule a tour.

02/12/2023

WEDDING TRUTH: Your venue is typically your first decision as a newly engaged couple.

And because of that, we get to spend a lot of time (typically 12-18 months) getting to know you. So, naturally, you become friends that are like family to us! We take your day seriously and work hard to remove the hassle, headaches, and unpleasant surprises that can often arise.

We’d love to meet you & start a friendship - schedule a time to come see us at the link in our bio.

01/06/2023

🥂 2023 Dates Open 🥂

We have available 2023 dates at Lexington's most convenient and affordable event venue only 10-minutes from downtown Columbia.

See available dates + pricing here: https://www.farmcraftedevents.com/

12/26/2022

Merry Christmas from the Farm Crafted Events team! We are so very grateful for all the couples who trusted us with such an important day in 2022 and hope you enjoyed your first Christmas as husband and wife!

Just one more wedding to go in 2022!

And we’re looking forward to celebrating with all our 2023 couples.

Cheers 🥂 - McKenzie, Brett, Antonio, Isabella and Mary!

12/17/2022

💍 Prime 2023 date available with special perks!

See available date, all inclusions, and start planning here: https://www.farmcraftedevents.com/spring-2023

11/20/2022

Hey future brides & FOBs!

Did you know that we provide a ride down to the ceremony site for you and anyone else that needs it?

At over 34-acres we’re a big property that provides plenty of space for your but if you don’t want to walk it all (we don’t blame you!), we’re here to serve!

Follow the link in our bio to see all of our available 2023 dates. Opening 2024 soon!

09/27/2022

Happy Anniversary to &
We might be a day behind but we didn’t forget about all the trust you placed in us. Thanks for allowing us to celebrate you two. (And for those that don’t know, this is the reason there’s the )