Apologies for the length but I’m just over the moon for this venue and still on Cloud 9 from my wedding last week!!!
If you’re on the hunt for a wedding venue that is not only beautiful but is filled with people that will ensure your day is th...e absolute best day of your life and melt all your worries away throughout the planning process, look no further! Last December I picked a wedding venue from a distance without stepping foot onsite until June. My worst fears came true and I had to cancel, lose deposit and start my wedding venue hunt less than 6 months out with a date already set. I toured 8 venues (a couple top contenders) but my 9th venue was Barnett Estates and after meeting with Jana, It was a done deal. Jana is everything a bride, mother, friend, husband, etc. would want a venue owner and wedding planner to be. She cares, she KNOWS her stuff, she wants your day to be special not because of the $$$ but because she has a deep love for her clients and ensuring their day is exactly what they dreamed it to be. Someone in this business because they love it versus a pay check makes all the difference. I never had any doubt that my wedding day would not be anything less than amazing in the hands of Jana and also her daughter, Brittney. They are the ultimate dynamic super hero wedding duo!! The planning process leading up to the wedding was a breeze, I trusted Brittney and Jana because I know they both truly cared. Every question I had was answered plus questions I never thought of were asked of me and without them, I would have been lost. The venue is without a doubt gorgeous but I honestly chose Barnett because of Jana and Brittney. My initial through the roof anxiety mellowed once I knew they were planning/managing/creating my special day.
The big day! The weather on December 1st was perfect, we had our ceremony outside with in front of their pergola adorning a chandelier and flowing romantic curtains dressed with greenery. My dream! The sound system outside was amazing. My husband and I read our own vows and all our guests (150) heard every word! As the sun began to set, we were gifted the most amazing backdrop for sunset photos I have ever seen. Guests enjoyed cocktail hour accompanied by delicious appetizers prepared by Barnett. The reception dinner was a huge hit with chicken fried steak, lean brisket and all the delicious sides a country dinner needs! We all danced the night away with DJ Astronaut leading the tunes until the sparkler/firework exit and it was magical. We kept the fireworks a secret and everyone was blown away. This was a legit firework display right on the venue property! Add fireworks into your wedding, they are incredibly affordable with Barnett Estates and the perfect night cap for the best day of your life!!!! Thank you Jana, Brittney and Barnett staff. I will be singing your praises for years to come!!!