Barnwood Events

cond I drove on to the property that I was going to want to lock this place in. We still looked at 5+ other venues after this and none of them came even close! The price was very fair for how great it was! There are many decorations included that you can use on the day of, which saved us so much money! We honestly didn't buy any decor other than a couple picture frames and flowers. There are numerous different areas for the ceremony to take place and so much property for taking pictures. Honestly, I cannot recommend this place enough, and would choose it over and over again.

arnwood’s recommended vendor list was a wonderful resource as well. Overall, working with Barnwood Events for our wedding made the whole process so easy, and the final result was fabulous!! We received many compliments from guests at the wedding about how beautiful the venue was, and we completely agree! We are very happy we chose Barnwood for our wedding.

htaking location that is ideal, especially for spring and fall weddings. The natural beauty around us provided the perfect backdrop for pictures, with vibrant colors that made our photos absolutely magical. One of the best features was the option to rent the farmhouse for the weekend. It made the entire experience so much more convenient and comfortable for us and our wedding party. We were able to relax, mingle, and enjoy each other’s company before and after the big day, which made the entire weekend feel like an unforgettable celebration. The owners and staff truly put their hearts and souls into making sure our wedding day was everything we dreamed of, and in some ways, even better than we imagined. They are incredibly knowledgeable and thought of every detail, even the things we hadn’t considered. We could tell that they genuinely care about making each event special and unique. Our day-of coordinator was an absolute godsend! She made sure everything ran smoothly, so we were able to focus on enjoying our special day without worrying about the details or managing vendors. Her professionalism and calm demeanor were exactly what we needed to stay relaxed and have fun throughout the entire event. We cannot recommend this venue enough. If you’re looking for a beautiful setting, exceptional service, and a team that truly cares about your special day, this is the place to be!

s a delight, and came in for most of the event to be an extra set of eyes and hands. Its funny ... as I had my future wife on speaker phone on Friday the day before our wedding, they were rushing around to do everything she asked for as she was telling me over the phone. It was very impressive. The outdoor pictures were amazing. Plus, book Caleb Jahr and Jennifer Huck for an amazing video/photo team that knows this venue well! Thanks Barnwood team!!

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hings went smoothly the day of. The venue itself is beautiful, the spaces fulfilled our needs well. The entire staff was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. We rented the barn house on property for two nights as well, which was a great deal as it made the logistics of the weekend far easier. Its proximity to downtown Madison was great for our guests, but its location is secluded and quiet, couldn't ask for more from a venue.

. I could go on and on! They take pride in their venue and want to ensure you have anything and everything you may need to make your day special. It has been a pleasure working with them; they definitely made my life (as the bride) easy and stress-free. Thank you, Barnwood Events, for hosting the wedding of our dreams!

as far as planning, so it was greatly appreciated. I would recommend Barnwood to anyone who needs a great space to host an event!

coordinator). We loved the venue space, outdoor areas, and all of the decor that’s available for use free of charge! I would 100% recommend getting married or having your event here. (photo by AJ Photo Company)

t, friendly team, and wonderful hospitality, 1000/10 recommend if you are need of hosting any type of event! LOTS of parking spaces and green space for activities too :)

recommend the wedding coordinator. Taylor rocked! 10/10!

ght out. The service during the event was great and we have lots of compliments. We especially loved how the farmhouse next door worked out as a staging area before the wedding and as an on-site hotel room. It's particularly good if you have small kids in the family that need naps or need to go to bed early. Top notch and highly recommend.

s and farmhouse next door is very convenient for bridal party/friends. We had the ceremony under the oak tree and it was perfect for our large wedding (300 guests). Reception space inside was great and fit everyone comfortably. I can’t say enough good things about the entire planning process and execution of our special day. 10/10 recommend!

always quick at replying to our questions, were always on top of contacting the vendors we chose, made sure we were having a great time, and made sure the entire day went smoothly. The house on site had also been an amazing relief so we had a main base for our bridal court to get refreshments, food, and just relax before the ceremony as well as stay overnight before and after all the fun. Would highly recommend booking early too because they are very popular right now!

free. Julie and our Day of Coordinator Kayla were always on top of any hiccups or issues that arose throughout the months before the wedding as well as the day of the wedding, even driving to pick up flowers that had been forgotten the morning of the wedding! The venue itself is so pretty and inviting, and the staff did such a wonderful job helping to set up and take everything down at the end of the night. After the wedding we received so many compliments on our venue and the overall experience from friends and family which made it even more special. We are so grateful we were able to celebrate our special day with Barnwood Events!

ghout the whole process. We had hired a wedding coordinator through the venue, however she ended up getting sick right before the wedding. The extra set of hands was missed but luckily my bridal party stepped up and helped set up and take down. Since Julie was wearing many hats the day of the wedding, the bartenders ended up serving some drinks before the ceremony so everyone was inside the venue at the reception site instead of outside at the ceremony site. Everyone thought the venue was beautiful and had a really fun time.

eception there! They took us in and treated us as if we were family! There are so many reasons why we went with Barnwood from the start (electric car parking, huge parking lot, beautiful venue, caring staff, lovely property, ionizing air cleansing system for our loved ones afraid of Covid — you name it)… but there are even more reasons why we would have our most important day/reception there all over again. We are so thankful for Julie and her team for hosting our event. There is no better space than this. They made our day a dream.

helped us to enjoy our day as much as possible! The venue is absolutely beautiful and was the perfect place for our fall wedding!

ing planning can be anything but. Their list of preferred vendors is all you need - we got our catering, photographer and flowers from their list (we did our own music hookup and dessert). Bartenders are fantastic and our nieces and nephews really enjoyed playing bags outside. Very reasonable price (we had our wedding on a Thursday so that saved us a lot but we could have also done a Friday or Saturday) and you get incredible service, rooms to get ready, and SO MUCH SPACE to move around and party!

ty is absolutely gorgeous as well, the rustic wood and willow tree out front created the perfect backdrop!

llecting our things from the farmhouse. My eyes started glistening the moment I caught a glimpse of the giant willow tree where we had shared our vows, and the overwhelming, wonderful memories of our day started pouring in. The space becomes such a big part of your life when you choose to live out such impactful moments in it. Just like the setting in any other story, it provides the foundation for all the events to come and an anchor to help your memory recount it all again later. I strongly encourage everyone planning their wedding to pick a place that supports their own life’s story- a place that feels right, rather than a place that only looks beautiful. Julie & Dave have created a space that fits our story so well, and I can easily imagine it working for most other people in the Madison area. Barnwood is a perfect embodiment of Madison itself: an equal balance between small town charm and big city convenience, filled with some of the most wonderful people you will ever meet. Our ceremony was surrounded by some of the oldest and most impressive trees we’ve seen anywhere (and we love hiking), but at the same time our guests were able to stay at a very nice Holiday Inn only 6 minutes away that included free shuttle service. Our family & friends from up north were able to sit outside by the fire as they’re accustomed to, while our family & friends from cities enjoyed the HVAC and wifi indoors. It is simply amazing how well Barnwood was able to make everyone feel welcome. But then you the meet the owners, Julie and Dave, and you start to understand. They are just amazing people, and have managed to capture so much of themselves in their venue. Talking with them was so much fun. But even if you don’t jive with their personalities (somehow), you have to be impressed with how much care and effort they put into making Barnwood a special place. Dave has personally planted hundreds of trees on the property, and we saw him mowing the multiple acres of lawn himself. Their family makes most of the wood tables & decor that they let weddings use for free. Julie was at our rehearsal helping us figure out our plan and where to go. This list goes on and on!! It was nothing short of inspiring to see how involved they were in ensuring every aspect of our wedding went well. It’s seriously challenging to come up with negatives. I think our only issue might have been the acoustics in the barn- we had a live band and it was a bit loud & boomy (it’s hard to turn down the volume of a drummer). But 2 of my top 5 favorite moments from our wedding involved the overwhelming eruption of cheers & applause from all our family & friends, so I don’t think that actually counts as a negative. All-in-all, I cannot believe that we were ever seriously considering other venues for our wedding. Barnwood feels so right for us, and gave us everything we could have asked for. It felt like actual magic was occurring that day, but so much of that magic was just the hard work of all our vendors. Barnwood not only provided an excellent stage for them to showcase their efforts, it also directly included some of the hardest working magicians of them all. We just cannot thank Julie & Dave enough for helping create the best day of our lives, and such a wonderful setting for our memories.

d it really shows. They went above and beyond! they did things for us I was not expecting! This venue is a must! I would book them for a lot of events! Don’t even question it!

rything we needed. We loved their extensive decor inventory and the staff assistance with setup and tear down is invaluable. Not to mention their bartenders make fantastic drinks! They all clearly know what they’re doing and it couldn’t have been easier for our vendors to all coordinate and get what they needed. We also can’t recommend Alyssa and (other Barnwood coordinators) enough for helping make our ceremony and reception so smooth. We felt like we were being taken care of by family. Thank you so much!

via email and helped with all of our random questions from beginning. We toured 5 venues in Madison and Barnwood was the clear choice. The entire property at Barnwood is great but the reception area is breathtaking! We rented the farmhouse on the property for our extended family which was a great option to keep everyone close during the weekend. Dave took photos for our engagement session and photos during the wedding to complement the photographers' photos. Ellie, our day-of coordinator through Barnwood was great at giving us ideas and helping create a vision for the big day that we couldn't have designed ourselves. Hosting our wedding at Barnwood was hands down an amazing experience!

for all they did for us to make our day absolutely magical. I wish I could relive the day over and over again!

sly and we have heard from so many family and friends what a magical, beautiful venue it was.

our wedding. Great location to downtown Madison, but it feels like your in the country. The venue is absolutely beautiful no matter if your ceremony is inside or outside. The team at Barnwood know how to throw a wedding!

the best money we spent. Ellie handed it all and we had no stress leading up to the big day. Our family and friends were so impressed with the venue and the owners, Julie and Dave. They went out of their way to make our day special. They also let us stay past midnight to ring in the New Year! If you have an event or wedding coming up, check out barnwood. It is the best venue in Madison. #blessed

reated a beautiful, natural backdrop for our ceremony. The patio area was perfect for cocktail hour and mingling. All of our guests commented on how beautiful the rustic chic interior was. The 30-foot-high ceiling and infinity mirror bar created a magical ambiance for our special day. We highly recommend Barnwood, it is absolutely the perfect place. Thank you Julie, Dave and your amazing team!!!

ions and she is always prompt in responding and way more flexible than I expected on meetings or tweaks to the event. If you're getting married here and plan to have a larger wedding party, keep in mind that the groom suite is not exactly large (the bridal suite is A+, though!). The venue is absolutely beautiful inside and the several acres of property provide great opportunities for stunning pictures, not to mention making you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere despite being a stone's throw from downtown Madison. Our caterer, band, and ice cream truck all had a great experience working with them, and their internal bar staff did an excellent job - very friendly and efficient! The venue partners with multiple hotels in the area for free shuttles and they have a BIG parking lot of their own that includes handicap spaces and EV charging spaces. All in all, very happy with our decision to go with Barnwood!!!

orgettable! We had a lot of guests compliment us on how nice the venue was and how friendly all the staff was. If we could give more than 5 stars we would!

From start to finish, we couldn't have asked for a better experience.

ldn't have picked a better venue for our fall wedding!

o work with and our day-of coordinator, Ellie made sure everything ran smoothly on the date of loss. I can't say enough about how beautiful the venue is. Highly recommend Barnwood!

her team are so sweet, and willing to go above and beyond to make your day special. The space is gorgeous, clean, and perfect for any size event. I would highly recommend anyone to go and see if they can host your next event!

and it shows in every detail! The ceremony under the oak tree was magical, the space fit our 240 guests well, and the service was great! Everyone there was helpful and there to make our day run smooth. Having the farmhouse rental right next door was an extra bonus! If you are thinking of getting married at Barnwood don't think twice!

rs, chalk boards, card box) and it makes a wedding incredibly easy to manage and plan. They have indoor and outdoor space for the ceremony and a variety of arbors to pick from. They do an excellent job of being able to customize the day to your style and needs. Additionally, the staff are wonderful. They set tables, decorated the arbor with our provided flowers, managed the wedding party entrances during the ceremony, and checked in with me to ensure I had all the support I needed. They have a wonderful venue, wonderful amenities, and wonderful staff; I could not recommend a better venue for a wedding.

he rest was the friendly staff! Ellie and Julie made us feel so taken care of every step of the way, and when the big day rolled around- the entire staff made the whole day stress free. It was just awesome!