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Updated Apr 28, 202612 Barn Wedding Venues in Mississippi That Scream Romance
They're rich in Southern charm.
If you want some true Southern hospitality, a nature-rich landscape and romantic charm, a barn wedding venue in Mississippi might be for you. The Magnolia State has plenty to offer, from rustic red barns to more modern spaces.
We've rounded up some popular and dreamy picks, but to determine the Mississippi barn wedding venue that's right for you, you'll want to make a thoughtful booking checklist and ask plenty of questions when touring them. Keep in mind that it can rain a lot in the state—especially during winter. Spring is probably the best season for your Mississippi wedding thanks to its mild temperatures and lower chance of rain; plus, it's before hurricane season. Luckily, barn weddings are usually indoors but you'll want to have a backup plan in case you're celebrating in an open-air barn or exchanging vows outside. Take a peek at these idyllic barn wedding venues in Mississippi.
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Brookside Barn in Ellisville, Mississippi
Brookside Barn's massive brown weathered exterior is stately and elegant, with a balcony for a photo op and impressive barn doors. We suggest holding your ceremony outside on the lawn, where there's a long walkway for your aisle, and letting the barn serve as your backdrop. Inside is fit for your reception, with a mezzanine and enough space under high ceilings to fit 250 people. This barn wedding venue also has 3,000 rentals to choose from to help style your wedding, from six-foot farm tables to an arch of greenery.
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Guest Capacity: Up to 250
Sullivan Barn in Petal, Mississippi
With a stone exterior and an eye-catching entrance that projects out from a long stretch of stables behind it, Sullivan Barn is as grand of a barn as we've ever seen. Sitting on 500 acres, it's a full-time working barn with plenty of beautiful spots outside for your nuptials. The barn itself features exposed wood, stone floors, grand staircases and a barbed wire chandelier. On the second floor, there's a bar area with a pool table that's great for cocktail hour. One couple describes it as absolutely breathtaking.
Guest Capacity: Up to 200
Hewlett Barn in Starkville, Mississippi
White paneling with dark wood accents, a massive stone fireplace and a turret give this barn wedding venue stylish and photo-worthy curb appeal. The Stables at Hewlett Barn is rich and cozy inside, with polished concrete floors, stone pillars and exposed wood beams. It also features an original storefront from Montpelier, Mississippi, which serves as a backdrop for the stage. Stretching 6,600 square feet inside and 2,100 square feet outside, the climate-controlled space hosts up to 500 of your loved ones and has a private getting-ready room.
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Guest Capacity: Up to 500
The Gin at Rasberry Greene in Soso, Mississippi
For something that feels a little bit like home, try The Gin at Rasberry Greene. This barn-style venue was designed to feel like walking into your mother or grandmother's house for a warm meal. Secluded in a pine forest, the barn wedding venue in Mississippi boasts a wrap-around porch with scenic views of a tree-lined lake, among which are several beautiful ceremony locations. Sunlight streams in through the large windows in the reception venue, which holds up to 300 guests and has modern amenities like a portable sound system. There are also dressing suites for both nearlyweds.
Guest Capacity: Up to 150 seated, 300 standing
Hereford Hills Event Venue in Columbia, Mississippi
Nestled between Columbia and Sumrall, Mississippi, Hereford Hills is a barn wedding venue on a picturesque 35-acre property complete with rolling hills, majestic oak trees and a charming pond. The barn is classically rustic and quaint, with a welcoming wood interior and a deck for guests who want to break away from the dance floor. There's also a cottage and cabin on-site to get ready for the wedding day. We love that this venue is also exceptionally budget-friendly, with starting prices at $750 for the ceremony and $1,000 for the reception.
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Guest Capacity: Up to 250
The Hideaway at Reed's Estate in Monticello, Mississippi
Located on 250 acres of farmland, The Hideaway at Reed's Estate serving the Jackson, Mississippi, area has three different barns to choose from: the open-air Brown Barn, the charming Cypress Barn and the climate-controlled and customizable White Barn. The venue offers three different wedding packages based on your preferences, as well as fun add-ons like a bounce house and a 1953 Chevy Bel Air convertible to ride off into the sunset. With so many options, you're guaranteed to have the wedding of your dreams.
Guest Capacity: Up to 350 in the White Barn and Brown Barn, up to 250 in the Cypress Barn
Spring Hill Farm Wedding and Event Center in Corinth, Mississippi
From a lush 85 acres dappled with trees to a whitewashed interior waiting to be dressed up in your wedding decor, this barn wedding venue in Mississippi is utterly romantic. Intricate wood carvings and natural stone detailing lend character to Spring Hill Farm, while exposed wood beams and high windows create bucolic beauty. There's an open-floor concept that accommodates up to 250 guests and seating arrangements to your liking. Outside, there's a wraparound porch for cocktail hour and charming vintage-style window shutters.
Guest Capacity: Up to 250
The Nests BnB & Events in Oxford, Mississippi
We love a classic red barn, and the one at The Nests Bnb & Events doesn't disappoint. Extend the reception out to an outdoor patio, from which you can enjoy views of this charming beauty underneath café lights strung overhead for a romantic ambiance. You'll get the same feel inside thanks to more string lighting as well as chandeliers. This barn wedding venue also requires no exclusive contracts with vendors, so you can pick everything from your florist to your caterer with your heart's desire.
Guest Capacity: Up to 200
The Aisle in Kosciusko, Mississippi
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The Aisle is one stunning barn wedding venue in central Mississippi. Set on 80 acres of magical forest with a winding driveway, the barn feels friendly with lofty ceilings, glossy floors, Edison bulb chandeliers and large picturesque windows. Its wedding package includes plenty of rentals—fruitwood stained chairs, handmade oak tables, cocktail tables with linens and white wedding benches for nuptials outside. Even better: the starting price is only $1,600.
Guest Capacity: Up to 200
Dodson Farm in Starkville, Mississippi
For some true Southern Charm, go to Dodson Farm in Starkville. Once a dairy and agricultural farm, it's now a dreamy barn wedding venue in Mississippi. Its White Cross Chapel is an open-air barn that feels utterly dreamy, its white facade popping against the green lawn and chandeliers dancing overhead for a magical touch. It's simple and clean and easy to dress up how you wish. It's pretty enough for a photo op, which you can also take at the tranquil lake. The farmhouse on-site also accommodates 15 guests, so the wedding party has a place to stay overnight.
Guest Capacity: 300+
Green Gates Farmhouse in Stringer, Mississippi
Green Gates Farmhouse has a bit of an old-world romance feel in its architectural design, which plays with brick, stone and wood. The Farmhouse is where you'll get ready, but you'll end up in the venue's barn by the night's end. Exposed brick walls, wood beams and large circular chandeliers take center stage among the double-height ceilings and large windows in a space that fits up to 300 guests. We especially love the stone steps at the entrance—a prime spot for your wedding photos.
Guest Capacity: 300+
The Cotton Market in Richland, Mississippi
A stark white exterior with black trim lends this Mississippi barn wedding venue a modern, minimalist look that stands out against the surrounding greenery. A step through The Cotton Market's oversized doors takes you into a 10,000-square-foot space that sparkles with string lighting and wood paneling. It's large enough to hold up to 400 people dancing the night away and has a wraparound porch for those who want to catch a breath of fresh air.
Guest Capacity: Up to 400
