Modern Unique Barn Wedding Venue with Country Feel
Julie Wood
CO-OWNER
AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Barnwood Events is a charming timber-framed modern barn wedding venue and farmhouse just south of Madison, WI, ten minutes from downtown Madison and bordering the Capital City Bike Trail. Here, couples can plan the day of their dreams surrounded by natural beauty and enhanced with a range of styled services. The Wood family-owned business has planted thousands of trees and several gardens over the years and is now sharing them with you to help you create a joyful celebration with lasting memories!
Set upon eight acres of tranquil landscape, Barnwood Events provides indoor and outdoor settings for your special day. There are several scenic ceremony spaces available to host your dream wedding. Options include being in front of the pond, under the weeping willow, by the 200-year-old oak tree, in a grove of trees, and more. Outdoor wedding receptions are also welcome here. The timber-framed event barn is a stunning setting for up to 300 attendees for indoor occasions. Here, 30-foot soaring ceilings draw the eye upwards, where eight double wagon-wheel chandeliers add an air of rustic elegance to this space. Accordion glass doors allow natural light to flood this space and open out onto a four-season porch that offers views of the wildflowers and woods. A large catering kitchen onsite features a pass-through window for convenient food service. Dedicated get-ready rooms are also available here, offering full-length mirrors, flat-screen TVs, and much more. The venue also includes a 180" projection screen and 6 large TVs to display a slide show or video. There is also a sizeable 170-stall parking lot and nearby hotels with shuttle service.
Every wedding held at Barnwood Events can benefit from the vast array of amenities available with the rental of this venue. This includes a pre-wedding photo session onsite, exclusive use of the property for your day, professional event staff, setup and cleanup, and AV equipment. The venue's administration is happy to offer several event enhancements, such as wedding decor, a wedding coordinator, snack stations, and overnight accommodations. They also provide an extensive array of bar services for your convenience. Full-weekend rental packages are available for those wishing to host their joyful celebration over several days.
The venue was recently featured on an episode of Oregon (Wi) Life - here's a link if you would like to learn more about the venue and our story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtWDVKBnmsc&t
Be sure to check out the gallery for an exclusive 360° Virtual Tour!
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$4,600
Ceremony:
$600
Bar services:
$22 per person
Catering:
Contact for price
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is May-Oct.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Backyard
Barn
Garden
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Planning
Wedding Design
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
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- Julie WoodCo-OwnerJulie has a background in planning corporate events for the past 12 years and has been an entrepreneur much of her life. Her experience working with small businesses and helping them increase their efficiency is an asset for helping create an efficient process for you as the customer.
- Dave WoodCo-OwnerDave has been in corporate marketing for over 30 years and a small business owner for the past 15 years. He prides himself on excellent customer service and safety for his customers. His hands-on approach will ensure that Barnwood will help create a day as special as you.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.065 reviews
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Barnwood Events is praised by multiple reviewers for exceeding expectations with its stunning venue and exceptional service. The option to rent the farmhouse for the weekend was a standout feature, providing convenience and comfort for the wedding party. Reviewers highlighted the knowledgeable and attentive staff, particularly the day-of coordinator who ensured a smooth and enjoyable experience. The setting, outdoor spaces, and free decor options were highly appreciated, making Barnwood Events a top recommendation for couples seeking a beautiful and stress-free wedding venue.Review photos
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Tiffany B
Highlighted review.
5.0
12/02/2024
A Perfect Wedding Venue – Beyond Our Expectations!
We are beyond thrilled with our choice of venue for our wedding day! The venue itself is absolutely stunning, situated in a breathtaking 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!
Vendor response 12/02/2024
Tiffany,
Thank you so much for leaving such an awesome review. We really enjoyed working ...
with you and Michael and your families. We wish you the best of luck with your future adventures!
Jason J
5.0
11/20/2024
Excellent venue, truly! I would highly recommend and don't doubt yourself on buying the wedding planner upgrade - Taylor will make your "day-of" perfectly smooth! Julie the owner is 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!!
Vendor response 11/23/2024
Jason, Thanks for taking the time to leave such an awesome review. Working with you and Ha...
nnah to help create your special day was an honor. We loved the new ideas you came up with especially cutting your cake under the stars!
Any questions?
Savannah W
5.0
11/10/2024
Absolutely best experience we had working with Julie and the barnwood staff! Made everything seamless the days leading up and the day of our wedding!! Couldn't thank you guys enough!!
Vendor response 11/12/2024
Thanks Savannah for taking the time to leave such a great review. We truly enjoyed workin...
g with you to help create your special day!!
Trisha N
5.0
10/30/2024
Working with the entire Barnwood Events staff for our October wedding was absolutely AMAZING!! Our planner, Taylor, and the owners, Julie and Dave, were so helpful throughout the entire planning process and on the day of! On the day of the wedding, Taylor and the Barnwood team did a fantastic job at setting up all of our decorations, coordinating with vendors, keeping our timeline on schedule, and cleaning up our decor at the end of the night. They even took special care with cleaning and packing up our decor carefully into boxes which was so thoughtful. The venue is absolutely gorgeous and I am so happy we were able to have our ceremony outdoors under the willow tree in October! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience working with Barnwood Events and would recommend this venue to anyone! Huge thank you to everyone at Barnwood for making our wedding so perfect!
Vendor response 10/30/2024
Hi Trisha and Andrew, Thank you for leaving such an awesome review. We loved working with...
you and your families to make your wedding day special! We wish you the best!
Josh H
5.0
10/27/2024
Barnwood Events was the perfect venue for our Labor Day weekend wedding. Communication with their staff was clear and constant throughout the whole planning process. They ensured things 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.
Vendor response 11/12/2024
Josh, Thank you so much for leaving such an awesome review. We enjoyed your special ceremo...
ny and working with both of you and your families!
Lindsay D
5.0
10/11/2024
Barnwood Events was beyond perfect for our September 2024 wedding. Julie (Owner) and Kayla (Day-of Coordinator) were extremely friendly, diligent, responsive, flexible, organized... 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!
Vendor response 10/12/2024
Lindsay, Thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review - we really appreci...
ate it and wish you the best of luck in your married life!!
Jake J
5.0
10/02/2024
The location is spectacular. It's out of the way enough to fit what we were looking for, but close enough to the city to not be a ridiculous drive. Julie made everything easy on us as far as planning, so it was greatly appreciated. I would recommend Barnwood to anyone who needs a great space to host an event!
Vendor response 10/04/2024
Jake, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a great review. We really appre...
ciate it and we wish you the best!!
Juli L
5.0
9/19/2024
We really enjoyed having our September 2024 wedding at Barnwood. The ceremony and reception sites were beautiful, and our day-of coordinator was incredibly helpful in making sure everything was set up and vendors knew where to go. Although it was sunny weather that day, it was also nice to have the option for an indoors ceremony if needed.
A tip- we booked the farmhouse for Friday and Saturday night and it was perfect! A great way to spend more time with the wedding party.
Vendor response 09/20/2024
Hi Juli, Thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review and for sharing the...
photos! We really appreciate it and wish you the best of luck in your married life!!
Kennedy P
5.0
9/18/2024
We had our wedding at Barnwood and it was an absolutely perfect day! The Barnwood staff were so organized and took such good care of us, especially Julie (owner) and Kayla (day of 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)
Vendor response 09/20/2024
Hi Kennedy, Thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review - we really appr...
eciate it! We wish you the best of luck in your married life!!
Therese H
5.0
9/10/2024
Dave, Julie, and the entire Barnwood team are the best! We chose this venue for our wedding reception because it was the only place that felt like "home". From the great environment, 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 :)
Vendor response 09/16/2024
Therese, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such an awesome review. We really...
enjoyed working with you and your families to help create your joyful celebration.
Jeff B
5.0
8/02/2024
Barnwood is first class, all the way! My wife and I had the most amazing wedding there and the people were excellent to work with. Super flexible and understanding. I would also recommend the wedding coordinator. Taylor rocked! 10/10!
Vendor response 08/02/2024
Jeff, Thank you so much for leaving such an awesome review. We really loved working with y...
ou to help you create your joyful celebration and wish you the best of luck in your married life. Julie
Jeff H
5.0
6/29/2024
Our experience at Barnwood Events was fantastic. They helped guide us through the event and helped make it work perfectly. Everything about the facility is modern and well thought 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.
Vendor response 10/12/2024
Jeff, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such an awesome review. We really en...
joyed working with you! Thanks again!
Alli A
5.0
5/28/2024
Barnwood Events and the entire staff (Julie, Dave, coordinator Taylor, bartenders, everyone!!) made our wedding ceremony and reception absolutely wonderful. Entire venue is gorgeous 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!
Vendor response 05/29/2024
Hi Alli, Thank you so much for leaving such an awesome review for Barnwood Events! We real...
ly enjoyed working with you, Kyle and your families to create your special day! Good luck on your move and careers! Congrats on your marriage!
Tim W
5.0
5/28/2024
My wife and I had a wonderful time planning, coordinating, and having our wedding and reception at Barnwood. Julie and Dave were lovely to work with from start to finish. They were 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!
Vendor response 05/29/2024
Thanks for leaving such a great review. We loved working with you and Amber on your specia...
l day! Good luck with your move, your career, Amber's school and especially congrats on your marriage!
Bailey B
5.0
11/29/2023
The venue at Barnwood Events is absolutely beautiful. The staff and owners were incredibly helpful and accommodating and made the entire wedding planning process painless and worry 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!
Vendor response 12/02/2023
Hi Bailey,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such kind words. We truly enjoy...
ed working with you and your families. Congrats and Good luck with your marriage!
Bryn B
5.0
11/21/2023
The venue fit what we wanted perfectly. The weather held out and getting married under the willow tree, with wonderful fall colors was beautiful. Julie was great to work with throughout 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.
Vendor response 11/25/2023
Hi Bryn, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Barnwood. I apologize for the...
bartenders serving drinks early - as soon as I realized they were serving drinks, I communicated with them that they are not to serve drinks early unless that is requested by the couple. Again, I apologize. Congrats and we wish you best wishes on your marriage.
Megan O
5.0
11/18/2023
Julie, Dave, Ellie and the Barnwood’s team were so reliable, friendly, helpful, hard-working, communicative, and overall caring. This meant the world to Isaac and I as we had our reception 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.
Vendor response 11/18/2023
Hi Megan, Thank you so much for leaving such an amazing review. We loved helping you and...
Isaac create your special day! We wish you the best of luck and hope you will stay in touch and let us know what is going on in your lives!
Shelby H
5.0
11/17/2023
We are so happy we had our wedding at Barnwood Events! Julie, Dave, Ellie, and the rest of the Barnwood staff were fantastic to work with. They made sure our day went smoothly, and helped us to enjoy our day as much as possible! The venue is absolutely beautiful and was the perfect place for our fall wedding!
Vendor response 11/17/2023
Shelby, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such kind words. We appreciate y...
ou taking the time and loved working with both of you and your families to help create your special day!
Amanda K
5.0
11/12/2023
Beautiful setting for both ceremony and reception. You would think the owners have been doing this for decades; they are so organized, kind, and make everything a breeze when wedding 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!
Vendor response 11/13/2023
Hi Amanda, Thank you so much for leaving such an awesome review. We really appreciate you...
taking the time to do so. We loved working with you to help create your special day!!
Trinity R
5.0
11/05/2023
Julie, Dave & Ellie are rockstars to work with!! Our big day was absolutely perfect thanks to them and the staff! The level of professionalism is top notch at Barnwoods! The property is absolutely gorgeous as well, the rustic wood and willow tree out front created the perfect backdrop!
Vendor response 11/06/2023
Hi Trinity, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a nice review. We really ...
appreciate it and enjoyed working with you and your families to create your special day!
James M
5.0
10/30/2023
The space where you get married is so much more than a pretty backdrop. Nothing cemented that fact in my mind more than pulling into Barnwood the day after our wedding to finish collecting 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.
Vendor response 10/30/2023
Hi James, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and kind revie...
w. Your wedding day was amazing and we loved working with you and Bridgette! Congrats and we wish you the best of luck in the future!
Brody P
5.0
9/19/2023
My wife and I could not have asked for a better location than Barnwood to host our wedding! Dave and Julie were so kind and welcoming when we first toured the venue. Their excitment for Barnwood helped fuel our own excitement and help us visualize ourselves getting married at this beautiful location. There are multiple locations that you can choose for your ceremony depending on your preference, we choose the beautiful giant oak tree out front. The weeks leading up to our wedding Julie and the coordinator that we hired though Barnwood, Taylor, were so willing to answer all of our questions and helped us tremendously leading up the wedding day. We opted to rent the attached "farmhouse" which was a super convient option for the guys to all get ready and have a place to hangout before the ceremony. Barnwood also has contracts with some local hotels for shuttles which prevents the hassel of your guests worrying about driving back to their hotel after a long night. The day of the wedding went so smoothly, thanks to Taylor. My wife and I knew we were in good hands and that we didn't need to stress at all because Taylor handeled everything with our various vendors. We loved everything about Barnwood and you will too!
Vendor response 09/20/2023
Hi Brody, Thank you so much for posting such an awesome review. We loved working with you...
and your families. Taylor also loved working with you. It is so nice that you took the time to share how we did. Thanks again.
Kaitie S
5.0
8/30/2023
You don’t need to look anywhere else. I Can’t say enough good things about Julie and Dave’s venue. Right away it felt like family. Their family takes pride and joy in their work and 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!
Vendor response 08/31/2023
Kaitie, Thank you so much for leaving such an awesome review. We loved working with you a...
nd your families and wish you the best for the future!
Leona Z
5.0
6/28/2023
Julie, Dave, Alyssa, and the whole Barnwood family and staff made our wedding an absolute dream. They were so kind and helpful throughout the whole process and made sure we had everything 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!
Vendor response 07/03/2023
Leona,
Thank you so much for leaving such an awesome review. We loved working with you Cau...
ghey to help create your special day!
Nicole G
5.0
6/22/2023
Dave and Julie (co-owners) have something really special at Barnwood. The decor included on-site made it stress free to plan our wedding from out of state. Julie is very responsive 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!
Vendor response 09/20/2023
Hi Nicole, Thank you so much for leaving such an awesome review. We really enjoyed workin...
g with you and your families! We are so glad that you had a great experience and were willing to share it with others!
Tessa L
5.0
6/21/2023
Barnwood Events is the most incredible place to get married. EVERYTHING about the venue, the people running the show, and the beautiful facilities, we cannot thank Barnwood enough for all they did for us to make our day absolutely magical. I wish I could relive the day over and over again!
Vendor response 06/21/2023
Tessa,
Thank you so much for leaving such an awesome review. We appreciate you taking th...
e time and loved working with you and Jake. Thanks again for choosing Barnwood - we are so honored!
Alyssa P
5.0
6/15/2023
We truly could not imagine a better place to be married. Julie, Dave, Kayla, and the rest of the crew were deeply kind, thoughtful, and professional. They made our day flow seamlessly and we have heard from so many family and friends what a magical, beautiful venue it was.
Vendor response 06/18/2023
Hi Alyssa,
Thank you so much for leaving such an awesome review. We are so honored that ...
you chose Barnwood and we truly enjoyed working with you and your families to help create your special day!
Ellen W
5.0
6/03/2023
Barnwood is the perfect place to have your Madison, WI wedding! We loved working with Julie, Dave, Ellie, and Taylor and they made sure we had nothing to worry about on the day of 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!
Vendor response 06/05/2023
Hi Ellen,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such an awesome review. We really...
enjoyed working with you and Nolan and are honored you chose Barnwood for your special day!
Samantha B
5.0
4/24/2023
So grateful for the amazing team at Barnwood! They made our day absolutely perfect!
Vendor response 04/25/2023
Thank you Samantha for leaving such an awesome review. We are so honored that you chose B...
arnwood for your special day!
Emily G
5.0
1/03/2023
My husband and I got married at Barnwood on NYE 2022. It was the best day and I can't say enough about the staff. They did everything for us and hiring their day of coordinator was 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
Vendor response 01/04/2023
Hi Emily, Thank you for leaving such an awesome review! We had such fun working with you...
, Mike and your family! We are so honored that you chose Barnwood and wish you the best of luck in your married life!!
Casey W
5.0
12/15/2022
Julie, Dave and the Barnwood Events team made our dreams come true. They genuinely enjoy helping couples celebrate their love with family, friends and loved ones. The willow tree created 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!!!
Vendor response 12/16/2022
Hi Casey,
Thank you so much for leaving such an awesome review! We really appreciate you...
taking the time to help other couples find us and sharing your experience. We really loved working with you and your families to make your day special!
Eric P
5.0
11/21/2022
I had my wedding here in November 2022 and booked it in August 2021. Dave and Julie run a great venue and strive to provide a great experience. Julie handles most of the communications 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!!!
Vendor response 11/22/2022
Thank you so much for leaving a 5 star review. We really appreciate you taking the time o...
ut of your busy schedule. Congrats on your recent marriage and thank you for trusting Barnwood!
Mary Claire K
5.0
11/16/2022
Julie & Dave were amazing to work with leading up to the wedding!! The weather on our wedding day was a little less than ideal but they made the most of it and made our wedding unforgettable! 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!
Vendor response 11/16/2022
Thank you Mary Claire for leaving such an awesome review. We really appreciate you taking...
the time. Congrats on your marriage and hope to stay in touch.
Wendy K
5.0
11/13/2022
I cannot say enough positive things about working with Barnwood Events for our wedding. Dave and Julie were very accommodating to our needs and helped to make our day run smoothly. From start to finish, we couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Vendor response 11/16/2022
Thanks Wendy for taking the time to leave such a great review. We really loved working wi...
th you and Austin. Congrats on your marriage! We look forward to hearing about your future adventures.
Marisa H
5.0
11/03/2022
Barnwood Events truly made our big day a dream come true. Julie and Dave were so helpful and fun to work with. They were very accommodating with our needs and wishes. We really couldn't have picked a better venue for our fall wedding!
Vendor response 11/05/2022
Thanks Marisa for leaving such an awesome review. We really enjoyed working with you and ...
Kyle and your families! Thanks again for choosing Barnwood Events!
Jason R
5.0
10/14/2022
Barnwood was the perfect wedding venue! From the first time we viewed it, we knew it had everything we needed to make our wedding day special. Dave & Julie were such a pleasure to 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!
Vendor response 10/14/2022
Hi Jason,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice review. We really enjoyed wo...
rking with you and Nikki and your families. Congrats on your marriage!
Derrick U
5.0
10/13/2022
Was a fantastic venue with employees that truly cared that all needs were met for the bride and groom.
Vendor response 10/13/2022
Thanks Derrick for taking the time to leave us a great review. We really appreciate it an...
d enjoyed working with you and Grace and your families.
Jenna G
5.0
10/11/2022
Excellent, beautiful venue. The owners were great to work with and everything went as planned. Their preferred vendors were on point and made for an excellent reception.
Vendor response 10/12/2022
Jenna,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a nice review. We really enjoy...
ed working with you and your family!
Juliana S
5.0
10/10/2022
Barnwood Events is a wonderful venue to choose for any event! We had our small wedding their on a Sunday morning in early October 2022 and everything turned out perfect! Julie and 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!
Vendor response 10/10/2022
Hi Juliana,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such an awesome review. We had...
so much fun helping your create your special day and we loved that it was a brunch wedding!
Megan P
5.0
10/06/2022
We got married at Barnwood Events on 10/01 and it was the most amazing day I could have ever imagined, thanks to Julie and Dave! They have done such an amazing job with this venue 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!
Vendor response 10/06/2022
Megan, Thank you so much for leaving this awesome review. We really loved working with y...
ou and Nate and your families! Congrats on your marriage and we hope to keep in touch.
Alison S
5.0
10/03/2022
Beautiful place! They worked with us on every detail to make the day exactly what we wanted! Highly recommend for any occasion!
Vendor response 10/04/2022
Ali, Thank you so much for leaving such a nice review. We really enjoyed working with you...
and Shaun on your special day!
Janine Y
5.0
9/07/2022
Barnwood is a wonderful venue for so many reasons. The venue itself is so beautiful that very little decoration is needed. Barnwood has many decor items (center pieces, table numbers, 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.
Vendor response 09/07/2022
Thanks Janine for taking the time to leave such an awesome review! We really enjoyed work...
ing with you and helping you to create your special day!
Anya S
5.0
8/16/2022
Barnwood is an incredible location - beautiful country views with large willow trees about 15 minutes out from the Monona/Madison area! What made this location stand out from all the 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!
Vendor response 08/17/2022
Anya, Thank you so much for leaving such an awesome review. We really enjoyed working wi...
th you and Daniel and your families. Happy marriage and hope we stay in touch!
Nicole S
5.0
7/21/2022
I highly recommend Barnwood Events as a wedding venue in the Madison area and would give them more than 5 stars if I could! Julie and Dave (owners) are kind, personable, accommodating, and amazing to work with. They were very responsive to all of my questions and emails throughout the entire wedding planning process and helped the big day go so smoothly day of. The modern barn venue and grounds are well taken care of and doubled as great spots for pictures! Although it’s close to downtown Madison, you don’t hear all the traffic and really have your own spot. They have their own onsite parking lot and partner with two hotels (Sheraton and Holiday Inn Express) that provide shuttle transportation to the venue, making it convenient for guests. They also have A TON of gorgeous onsite decor you can use, making decoration planning easy. We loved the several gorgeous outdoor ceremony spots to choose from as well as the ability to have a backup rain plan indoors (which we almost had to use and they were ready!). Thank you Julie, Dave, and the entire Barnwood Events family for all of your help and work in making our big day run so smoothly!
Vendor response 07/22/2022
Hi Nicole,
Thank for taking the time to leave such an awesome review. We really loved wo...
rking with both of you and your families! Hope we can stay in touch.
Lindsay C
5.0
7/18/2022
Barnwood Events was amazing to work with from the day we toured their venue. Julie was so responsive and so easy to work with. I had a million questions and she answered them all. The details meeting went so smoothly and made me feel very confident that the day was going to run smoothly. The wedding day turned out so beautiful and everything I dreamed it would be. Julie and Dave built a beautiful venue and we are so happy we got to celebrate our wedding there. Highly reccommend this venue! It's the perfect barn vibe! :)
Vendor response 07/22/2022
Hi Lindsay,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review. We really loved ...
working with both you and Hunter and to getting to know your families. I was so impressed with your planning and organization. We are looking forward to keeping in touch.
Kirsten C
5.0
7/13/2022
I recently got married at Barnwood Events WI, LLC and it was a dream come true! This modern barn is everything you can imagine and more! Also, Dave and Julie are wonderful people to work with while planning your wedding. From the moment we met through my husband and I's wedding day, they made sure we were always put first. They will go out of their way to make sure the process goes smoothly for you as well as make sure everything is perfect the day of your wedding. I recommend booking with them for any event, but especially a wedding!
Vendor response 07/13/2022
Hi Kirsten,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such an awesome review. We tr...
uly appreciate you taking the time and enjoyed working with you and your families.
Morgan R
5.0
7/10/2022
My husband I recommend Barnwood Events! We had our wedding here is June 2022 and everything turned out perfect. Julie, Dave, and Ellie are very organized and help with pre-planning and day of set up. As you can tell from the pictures the outdoor space for the wedding ceremony is a beautiful backdrop in front of a willow tree. It was very convenient to walk over to the venue afterward for the ceremony. All our guests gave compliments about the venue since it is so spacious and well decorated inside. Highly recommend!
Vendor response 07/10/2022
Hi Morgan, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review. We really apprecia...
te you taking the time. We really enjoyed working with you and your families and for allowing us to be part of your special day.
Jen O
5.0
6/05/2022
Julie and Dave sold us on their vision for this place when it was still a concrete slab. We were blow away watching as all the details came together on this absolutely gorgeous venue. The owners are incredible, and lovely to work with in every way imaginable. I cannot recommend this place enough. We got so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was!
Vendor response 06/24/2022
Jen, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such an awesome review. We really enj...
oyed working with you and Justine and wish you the best!
Phoebe J
5.0
5/30/2022
We are beyond happy with Barnwood Events - from the planning to the day of, Julie and Dave were there for us every step of the way. The space is absolutely gorgeous and very convenient to downtown Madison. The outdoor spaces around the venue make for some beautiful photos and some gorgeous ceremony spaces. The ability to stay at the farmhouse onsite is also wonderful. Finally, Julie has put so much work into the decor and did ALL of our centerpieces, which we appreciated so much! We cannot say enough good things about this team and anyone would be lucky to be able to host their event here!
Vendor response 06/24/2022
Phoebe, Thank you for taking the time for leaving such an awesome review. We really enjoy...
ed working with you and Ron and your families. We wish you the best!
Kelly S
5.0
1/06/2022
I highly recommend Barnwood Events as a wedding venue in the Madison area. The building itself is beautiful with so many special touches. The stunning bar, the splendid head table, and the sparkling lighting provides a rustic elegance to the night. The grounds are expansive, wooded, and beautiful. This is a family business, and their family is a joy to work with! At the end of the night, I was sad to say goodbye. Their flexibility and the time they took throughout the entire process to make everyone involved feel special, along with all the special touches they provided kept us all at ease and enabled everyone to have a fun time! Thank you Julie, Dave, and the entire Barnwood Events family!
Vendor response 01/07/2022
Thank you Kelly for your awesome review. We really enjoyed working with you and hope to s...
tay in touch. Julie
Josh D
5.0
1/05/2022
Barnwood was such a beautiful venue for our wedding, and Julie was so great to work with. I would highly recommend Barnwood for anyone looking to have a wedding in the Madison area.
Vendor response 01/05/2022
Josh,
Thanks for taking the time to give Barnwood such an awesome review. We truly apprec...
iate your business and loved working with you and your families! Julie
Kirstin R
5.0
1/05/2022
My husband and I recently celebrated our winter wedding at Barnwood events and cannot say enough positive things about the staff and the beautiful venue itself. Julie and her family are amazing to work with, they are so kind and accommodating. The venue space itself was perfect for our indoor ceremony and allowed guests to seamlessly transition from ceremony to cocktail hour and dancing. The space is perfect for indoor and outdoor photos, and allowed for our bridal party to get ready together on site. Our event ran perfectly thanks to the staff at Barnwood. Thank you to their entire team for helping us host such an amazing party!
Vendor response 01/05/2022
Hi Kirstin,
Thank you so much for leaving such an awesome review. We had such a fun time ...
spending New Year's Eve with you and your family and for helping make your vision come to reality. Good luck and hope to keep in touch! Julie
Teri R
5.0
1/05/2022
THIS is the venue to have a wedding in Madison, WI! It is a BEAUTIFUL new building with state of the art everything and you can make it what ever style you want. My daughter's medium-sized wintry wedding was enclosed in views of beautiful snow-covered trees . The reception was in the adjacent large room already set up with tables, the DJ and a huge, stunning bar. No one needed to step outside. Catering is so easy in the large kitchen provided. You also get perfect, comfortable rooms for the wedding parties to get ready in. There is a huge screen to run photos. We also used it to watch the NYC ball drop on our NYE wedding. Another worthy mention is the the owners, Dave and Julie Wood, put in a top notch air filtration system. It never felt stuffy, smelled sweaty (we all danced for hours), and just felt good to know of the great air circulation due to the current covid variants popping up.
We cannot thank Dave and Julie Wood enough for all their patience and kindness through the whole process. They run such a classy business and they care so much about their clients. It felt much better to work with them than a venue who hires employees who may not pay the kind of attention to details that the owners would. Our wedding was approx 150 people. We know of weddings there for many more (and less) and its so pretty in the summer to have the ceremony outside. Oh, and I have to mention the rentable farmhouse. Family with young kids stayed there with local babysitters. They were right across the driveway from the venue in a home with a kitchen. So easy!
Couldn't have asked for a better experience at Barnwood and will recommend to everyone!
Vendor response 01/05/2022
Hi Teri, Thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review. We had such a gre...
at time getting to know you and your families and working with you on Kirstin and Josh's wedding! Hope to keep in touch! Julie
Nadia R
5.0
12/08/2021
We hosted our wedding at Barnwood on 11/6 and we were SO glad this was the venue we chose. Dave and Julie have built a beautiful space with enough elegance that you can use as much or as little decoration as you desire! The flexibility of the space was really helpful as we made last minute adjustments to accommodate ever-changing restrictions. The space is well equipped to host a full wedding day from start to finish with plenty of space to set and reset as needed. The day-of coordinator (Ellie) was so helpful and really went above and beyond to help with the small details of the day that could easily be missed. If you are looking for a beautiful space with vendor flexibility to allow you to have everything you want on your wedding day.... Barnwood is the place for you!
Vendor response 12/08/2021
Hi Nadia, Thank you for taking the time to leave such an awesome review. We truly enjoye...
d working with you to make your vision become a reality! We really enjoyed working with you both and your families!
Charissa D
5.0
11/05/2021
The staff were very flexible and fun and easy to work with! They have worked so hard to make their barn beautiful! We loved that there was enough room to do the ceremony inside or outside. We also loved that they had so many decorations..that are adorable, simple, and elegant..that we did not have to worry about decorations. Please go check this place out and talk with them if you are considering it! They have hookups for out of town guests with a motor home, and are close to Madison hotels!
Vendor response 11/05/2021
Charissa,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such an awesome review. We love...
d working with you and Austin. We also are so happy that we get to use the arbor Austin built for years to come!
Stephen K
5.0
11/01/2021
We got married in October at Barnwood Events and we could not have asked for a better experience! The location makes you feel like you are out of town, even though it is just a short drive to downtown. The venue itself was spacious and fit all our of needs to make our wedding perfect. Julie and Dave were very helpful throughout (even helping with decisions since we were terrible at making any) and they put in the extra effort to make sure everything was ready for our weekend. Julie and Dave customized everything to make sure it was a wedding we dreamed of.
Renting out the barn house next to the venue is a must. We were able to have our friends who traveled stay there and it was a perfect way for everyone to be together. You can tell Julie and Dave put in a lot of effort to make sure it was spacious and cozy for our guests!
The staff helped a ton which made our day as smooth as possible. Honestly, you won't regret going here to host your events!
Vendor response 11/02/2021
Stephen, Thank you so much for the awesome review. It was our pleasure helping you Tien ...
plan and implement your special day! Thanks again and keep in touch! Julie and Dave