George and Rebecca Barnes opened their 1851 mansion to the Underground Railroad to help blacks escaping slavery and oppression as well as fellow abolitionists. Now, the nationally-registered historic home is a capsule of the family’s legacy and a space for the Darleen-Carlson family create new memories, exchange vows and share laughter with new family and friends.
Wedding decor fill one of the home's parlors for the Darleen-Carlson Wedding at the George and Rebecca Barnes mansion.
One of Sarah Darleen bridesmaid's accessories sit next to the couch as everyone helps the bride dress for the goth-themed wedding at the George and Rebecca Barnes Mansion, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, Syracuse, N.Y. She is a burlesque performer. He is a funeral director. (Photo by/Alvin Reeves)
Sarah Darleen makes final adjustments as her mother looks on, in preparation for the goth-themed wedding at the George and Rebecca Barnes Mansion, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, Syracuse, N.Y. She is a burlesque performer. He is a funeral director. (Photo by/Alvin Reeves)
Sarah Carlson looks out a window before her goth-themed wedding at the George and Rebecca Barnes Mansion, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, Syracuse, N.Y. She is a burlesque performer. He is a funeral director. (Photo by/Alvin Reeves)
Sarah Darleen gets help into her dress from her mother and sister in preparation for the goth-themed wedding at the George and Rebecca Barnes Mansion, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, Syracuse, N.Y. She is a burlesque performer. He is a funeral director. (Photo by/Alvin Reeves)
Michael Carlson selected his brother for his Best Man and his nephew for the ring bearer. The two prepare for the goth-themed wedding at the George and Rebecca Barnes Mansion, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, Syracuse, N.Y. She is a burlesque performer. He is a funeral director. (Photo by/Alvin Reeves)
Groom Michael Carlson poses in one of the many rooms before the start of his goth-themed wedding at the George and Rebecca Barnes Mansion, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, Syracuse, N.Y. She is a burlesque performer. He is a funeral director. (Photo by/Alvin Reeves)
Friends wait for the start of the Sarah and Michael Carlson goth-themed wedding at the George and Rebecca Barnes Mansion, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, Syracuse, N.Y. She is a burlesque performer. He is a funeral director. (Photo by/Alvin Reeves)
Attendees watch as Sarah and Michael Carlson exchange their first kiss as wife and husband at their goth-themed wedding at the Barnes-Hiscock Mansion, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, Syracuse, N.Y. She is a burlesque performer. He is a funeral director. (Photo by/Alvin Reeves)
Guests of the Carlson Wedding dine on foods placed throughout the George and Rebecca Barnes Mansion, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, Syracuse, N.Y. She is a burlesque performer. He is a funeral director. (Photo by/Alvin Reeves)
Sarah Carlson poses with guests of her goth-themed wedding at the George and Rebecca Barnes Mansion, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, Syracuse, N.Y. She is a burlesque performer. He is a funeral director. (Photo by/Alvin Reeves)
Sarah and Michael Carlson host their goth-themed wedding at the George and Rebecca Barnes Mansion, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, Syracuse, N.Y. She is a burlesque performer. He is a funeral director. (Photo by/Alvin Reeves)
