Laurel Ridge Barn

accommodating! Don’t enough words to express our love of this venue!

The building itself is absolutely stunning and everything is well cared for. The white garden chairs we used outside were clean and comfortable. The wood tables and chairs we used inside have been taken care of and are free from scratches and dirt. Additionally, the upstairs bride and groom suites are absolutely gorgeous and a perfect setting for photos. The park-like setting was the perfect for family photos. It rained the morning of our ceremony, but the staff ensured all of the garden chairs were cleaned prior to the outdoor ceremony. The entire team was attentive and friendly to our guests. They work with a list of great vendor partners as well. We recommend Laurel Ridge without hesitation. Thank you Tyler and Christi for making my son and daughter-in-law’s wedding simply magical and memorable.

arged that were after the fact things we were told. We were expected to pay another $2500 the week before the wedding. They don’t care about you or your day. The owners had weddings Friday, ours Saturday, and then Sunday. We went on a honeymoon right away after and had received an email saying we received our deposit back (didn’t specify all of partial) and then only received partial in the mail when we returned home. Upon questioning them, they tried to say that people brought in outside beverages. We asked for proof and turns out that these people weren’t even from our wedding. It was the day before! The owner was arguing with my husband about it and sent us the crappiest photo when asked for proof. We did receive the other half of our deposit, but had we never asked, they would have kept it without guilt. It wasn’t an honest mistake in my opinion and how many times have they done this to others. You can’t bring in coffee for the bride. The owners dad looks through the food. The suites weren’t that clean with the amount of money you pay. Oh and the best part is that they charge their catering companies that you choose from (super limited selection) a fee that you pay to them that the catering company pays back to them! $8 per person! It’s absolutely insane. STAY AWAY.

use to keep the security deposit; saw someone eating Taco Johns, kept the bride and groom's deposit. There were no signs posted outlawing food (only outside alcohol) and worker told them it was OK. Please do the right thing and give them their deposit back, management. I had young daughters participating in a wedding at Laurel Ridge. They had to be there 6 hours before the reception, and we didn't have a lot of time with everything that needed to be done that morning so I dropped them off to start getting ready, and then ran and got fast food so they could feed themselves before the reception later that night (again 6 hrs later). Little did I know, you're not allowed to bring food or drinks of any kind into Laurel Ridge even though in many cases you'll need to be there all day getting ready. How should I have known? There are no signs outlawing food or drink, only a sign saying no outside alcohol, which we, and everyone else, abided by. It gets worse; when the bride saw they had food she mentioned the food ban, so my wife asked someone working there (long blonde pony tail) if it was OK and she responded that it was fine. It gets better, they have a fridge in the changing rooms, for what? To trick you into bringing in drinks so that they can keep the deposit apparently. Come one Laurel Ridge management, you charge THOUSANDS to rent for the day, you get THOUSANDS from the bar that's set up (again no outside alcohol), and you turn around and spend who knows how much time pouring over security footage looking for anything to keep the security deposit? That's pure greed, plain and simple. Again, NO ONE running this place mentioned that food was a problem (we weren't hiding anything), in fact someone told my wife it was fine. And yet you keep the wedding party's security deposit over something so trivial? They're a young couple who scraped together everything they had to book this place and this is how you thank them for their business? In my opinion this is about as low as it gets. Laurel Ridge Barn management should be ashamed of themselves. Please do the right thing and give the Bride her deposit back (she did nothing wrong) and make sure signs are clearly posted for future guests. Wedding was on Sept 12th.

e at all! Not welcoming! The employees go through ur personal bags even trash bags in the getting ready room! Then after the wedding the owner cuts you off and stops responding to the messages! The place is such a beautiful spot for a wedding but it’s so not worth all the drama! Drinks at the bar are overpriced, and the owner can’t provide the receipt!

uipment and beautiful landscape then this is definitely your place. However, I would encourage you, if you are considering Laurel Ridge, be sure to get any verbal conversation agreements with Tyler either voice recorded or signed in writing. Our kids’ experience with what we were “told” prior to signing the contract, during the three in person visits to the barn, were exactly what we wanted to hear and many of those verbal comments are what were the deciding factor in choosing Laurel Ridge. My caution to anyone considering this venue though, is in the months and weeks up to the wedding there were significant changes in what was “told” to us verses what was actually offered. There were many “up charges” that were not mentioned. For example, we were told we could bring our own punch for the guests and water and coffee would be provided. Fast forward to three weeks before the wedding at the final meeting and all of a sudden, we can’t bring our own punch, you can buy it from there, and if you want water and coffee you pay per person to have that available. If your guests ask for coffee, they will be told, they can drive to the gas station up the road and get some there. Thank goodness Tyler stepped in and said they would make some, but they will charge your guests $2 per six ounce cup. And, while you are waiting for your coffee, Tyler’s friendly staff will interrupt your conversation with your 3 and 4 year old cousins, and ask them, if you are complaining about the price of coffee. I would also encourage you to lock in your bar prices before you sign your contract. As Tyler will tell you beer will be about $4 and mixed drinks $5 and they will get you the prices at your 3 week meeting as that’s when they will place your bar order - which at that time, you really have no choice and they can charge whatever you want. (For us, our price was $6 for beer and mixed drinks and we found out later that they charged our guests $1 for any slice of lemon or lime requested). Your keg of beer will be $550 plus a 10 percent gratuity. (You can go to most venues that offer kegs and get one for between $300-$350 and they will know the price long before 3 weeks ahead of time). Unless you know the caterer, you maybe wouldn’t find this out, but they are required to charge an additional $7 per plate, that goes directly to the barn. Oh and all of Tyler’s staff will go through and eat your catered food, and you will pay your plate price, (including the $7 additional) for his staff to eat. You won’t need to worry at all about parking lot security. Tyler does a great job of patrolling and looking in the backs of vehicles, for any outside coolers your guests may have brought with them. He will take them, and lock them in his office. Even though, there was not any signage on the property about no outside coolers allowed. One last thing, if your wedding is on the patio, be prepared to have someone there to wipe off the chairs with a rag and water as they will be dusty and splattered with bird crap.

g at the barn at the time. We took a huge chance on LRB and loved watching it build over the year. My now-husband and I may have been to the barn too many times to count before our actual wedding, even when it was just dirt or boards. The look of the barn surpassed all expectations. The bridal suite felt homey and elegant, and the boys felt at comfort in their groom's suite while watching the Lion King. ;) We always wanted an outside wedding, and the patio offered several different variations of the setup. The barn itself is incredibly spacious for the reception. The barn is extremely elegant but comes at a cost. At the time of booking, we wish we had known about extra costs here and there, but love that they know provide on upfront. We are extremely grateful for Tyler and Christi for making this place possible - it is absolutely amazing! We love that we were the first to ever get married there in August. :

cial to make your event perfect! Personable, workable, approachable, and considerate of all of your needs and wishes! Just a few minutes North of Sioux Falls!

nts. He is such a determined person and I know this will be an awesome place to have any event

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, very cool white fencing and trees lining the entrance really give you that country feel. Will definitely be recommending this place to friends and family. K

could not believe this gem was secretly tucked away right outside city limits. I drove from downtown and was able to be on site in like 10 minutes!