Garvey Family Wedding Barn

7490 Lautner, Williamsburg, MI

About This Vendor

Garvey Farm and Wedding Barn LLC

The Garvey Barn is a centennial barn originally built in the late 1800’s . We are located in Williamsburg, Michigan close to Traverse City and Lake Michigan. The Barn has been lovingly restored by the Garvey family and is now home to weddings and special events. Its hand-hewn beams tie the Barn to its past . Its meticulous reconstruction make it the most spectacular barn in the region . Nestled in a small valley, the pastoral setting makes this unique venue the perfect choice for your special occasion. Your guests will have an unrestricted view of hundreds of acres of rolling pasture , meadow and and forest. To the North you have a view of the cedar horse barn , horses, and a white fenced pasture . To the Southeast, guests will spot our neighbor's centennial barn . If you find the whinny of a horse or the crow of a rooster an intrusion then this probably isn't your venue . Until the music begins and the party starts the sounds you hear are those provided by Mother Nature . If you are looking for a unique , unforgettable venue for your special day you’ve found it . We call it elegant simplicity . Please visit our website for photos , videos and drone shots of weddings held at the Garvey Barn. Contact us for a tour so you can see for yourself what this venue has to offer . Please note that the barn accommodates 150 guests with room for an additional 90 guests on the deck plus unlimited tent space for larger gatherings . Our beautiful cabin is available for day use upon request . Pricing for 2023 is: * $5,000 for up to 120 guests * $5,500 for 120 to 150 * $6,000 for 150 to 200 * $7,500 for 200 + A tent is required for guest counts above 150 (Tenting the deck would satisfy this requirement). At least a “day of” coordinator is a requirement for all weddings. For offerings see the “info and pricing” and FAQ pages on our web site traversecityweddingbarn.com.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

On-Site Accommodations

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony

Guest Capacity

Up to 200

Settings

Barn, Farm & Ranch, Historic Venue, Trees

Venue Service Offerings

Destination Weddings

Garvey Family Wedding Barn Reviews

Reviewed On 10/25/2022 by Ryan P

This place is absolutely gorgeous and Bob is so nice and helpful! Definitely recommend this place for anyone looking to get married in beautiful northern Michigan!

Reviewed On 9/21/2021 by Molly K

If you are reading this then you should book your wedding at the Garvey Family Barn. Our reception was absolute perfection beginning to end thanks to Bob and all of our amazing vendors. Our experience began with easy communication between us an...

d Bob while getting any questions we had answered all the way up until the day when we were setting up and Bob stopped by to be sure everything was in order and even checked in at the end of our reception to see that everything came together for us. This is a family owned venue and it shows. We were well taken care of and were flooded all evening with comments from our guests with how beautiful the barn is and how much our guests enjoyed the fire pit that was added recently as well. We saw this barn for the first time about 3 years ago and knew it suited us as a couple - little did we know that it would end up being the place we would end up celebrating our marriage :)

Reviewed On 12/29/2019 by Amy O

We had our daughter’s wedding in at The Garvey Barn on 9-1-19. The barn and it’s scenic location were beautiful. Mr Garvey was warm, friendly and accommodating. The beautiful stables added to the pastoral views. We loved everything about the v...

enue, including the chickens! We highly recommend The Garvey Barn

Response from the Vendor on 12/29/2019

......and what a wedding it was ! Thank you Amy . The guests , the decor, the music , the positive energy , the food and the warmth displayed by Teddie and Adam made this a standout wedding last season . It was a pleasure hosting the two...

families . Comments like yours keep us working hard to provide a venue where great weddings like yours happen .

Reviewed On 6/15/2019 by Lisa M

The Garvey Family Barn is blessing to families planning a wedding. Bob Garvey has a spectacular space, amazing barn and stables, and encouraging team - all which made the planning and preparing very easy. Bob's personal touches - quick respon...

se to emails, excellent & honest referrals for vendors, access to the venue Fri-Sun, and he encouraging and warm "presence" are just a few of the ways he blessed the weekend. The Garvey Family Barn is a very special place and will forever be remembered as the perfect place for Wes & Jenna to begin their marriage.

Response from the Vendor on 06/16/2019

Thank you for the kind words Lisa . We enjoy what we do especially when we host great families like yours . Wes and Jenna had a beautiful wedding and will undoubtedly have a wonderful life together . Thank you for choosing the Garvey Farm an...

d Barn . Bob Garvey

Reviewed On 10/15/2018 by Terri G

We cannot begin to say enough great things about Bob Garvey and the Garvey Family Barn and property. It’s been 2 days since our daughter’s wedding and we are still basking in the glow of having selected the most beautiful setting for an autumn ...

wedding in northern Michigan! The trees were at their peak and the flowers surrounding the barn were colorful and set the stage for many photo opportunities. Bob Garvey is extremely easy to work with - returning calls and e-mails promptly and answering all questions. His list of local vendors is very helpful. We used many of them and they were all laid back and casual and yet professional and helpful. It was obvious they are all very familiar with the venue and completely confident in their ability to provide the best services. Everything came together without a hitch. The barn and property are in pristine condition and the horses, roosters and newly added miniature donkeys, Fred and Ethel, are a delight! All of our guests, many of whom have never been to Michigan, raved about the beautiful venue and our daughter and son-in-law could not have had a more wonderful day! It was Pure Michigan perfection!

Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2018

Thank you ! We work hard to create a memorable venue for our wedding guests . It is a team effort . Comments like yours are our reward . Yours was our last wedding for the season .....and what a wedding it was ! Hosting your daughters special ...

day was a pleasure .

Reviewed On 10/04/2018 by Brandon D

The Garvey Family Wedding Barn is simply one of the best venues in Northern Michigan. It all begins with the owner, Bob Garvey, who was incredibly accommodating to our requests and so easy to work with. The barn itself has just the right amount...

of seclusion and a beautiful landscape that our guests couldn't stop raving about. Did I mention there are horses galloping on the grounds?! Without a doubt the easiest choice to make if you're searching for venues and thanks to Bob for being so pleasant to work with.

Reviewed On 9/13/2018 by Amy H

The Garvey Family Wedding Barn has to be one of my all time favorite venues in Northern Michigan. I am a traveling florist and event stylist and we chose this little gem of a place for my daughters wedding. Set up and execution was flawless bec...

ause they were so easy to work with. The property is absolutely pristine and the barn simply hugs you as you enter. It truly is an amazing place. The view is incredible and the rolling hills in the distance and lavender gardens are an added bonus. And then you have the horses in the pasture, wow... it makes for the perfect photo backdrop. You will not be disappointed if you are fortunate enough to call this your wedding venue. (I would give it 10 stars if there was a button to do so :)

Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2018

We consider it an honor and a privilege that your daughter chose our venue for her wedding . As the premiere floral designer in the region you see all the venues . The fact that your family chose ours is the ultimate compliment . The wedding w...

as amazing .....no surprise there . Thank you for your comments . Much appreciated.

Contact Info for Garvey Family Wedding Barn

7490 Lautner, Williamsburg, MI

(231) 633-0211

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Meet the Team

Bob Garvey

Owner

Thirty years ago Kathy and I purchased this 40 acre farm. The idea was to grow lavender and create a draw for our daughter who loved horses. It worked! After time spent in other states she returned home to start an online horse tack business, The TackHack. Ten years ago we had the opportunity to rescue our Centennial Barn . This beautiful barn surrounded by rolling forest and pastureland immediately attracted couples looking for a unique venue for their wedding day. We now limit ourselves to 12 special weddings per season . We hope you are fortunate enough to book one of those dates!

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