Sonshine Barn Wedding & Event Center

mes before the big day to make sure everything was in order and ready to go and were willing to help in any way. On the day of our wedding, we had nothing to worry about because they had it all under control! I would highly recommend having your special day here!

o Covid their dream wedding became a reality due to the amazing vendors, but mostly our wedding planner Veronica and her husband. From the moment we met, we knew we were in good hands but the professionalism and love we felt was far above our expectations. Veronica is a pro and guided us throughout the process, from the rehearsal , through the ceremony and into the evening. She delivered bagels for the bridal suite, pizza for late night guest snacks and even brought the bride and groom snacks from their cocktail hour as she knew they were being photographed. During the ceremony as Veronica was cueing the bridal party, her husband was behind the barn door with Taylor and her dad taking pictures. They are some of our favorites! They helped clean up and were there to the very end. Veronica even returned the next morning with hugs for the bride and groom, which really warmed my heart. I cannot say enjoy about this venue. It was beautiful and made our kids dreams come true. Thank you all for a very special weekend!

! We had the best family and friends weekend, in addition to a fantastic wedding and reception. If you are planning an event, I would highly recommend it. Add some extra Farmhouse nights to your plans so you can relax and enjoy all that the property has to offer. All the details that Veronica and Sarah attended to and the patience they demonstrated while we were all flurrying about is so appreciated. We miss them already!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you for making dreams come true. A very happy Mother of Groom!

ful and flawless I’m still picking my jaw off the floor days later. We wanted to create a wedding experience that lasted more than 6 hours and that’s exactly what we had at Sonshine. The farmhouse is the most gorgeous house in northern Michigan and was a home to our entire wedding party and their plus ones for 4 days…it was the most fun any of us have had since at least college but maybe even more than that ;) The day itself was so effortless on my part and, as many people have sincerely commented, was the best wedding they’d ever been to & I know a big part of that is the constant service and organization that went on by Sonshine’s team. They are a well oiled machine with a family feel that I know will make you fall in love too ❤️ One of the first venues we visited, but quickly became the one we compared all others to and I can tell you there’s nothing else in Michigan like the Sonshine experience - feel free to direct message me if you have any questions about this venue because I would be happy to rave about it even more

ever been to. sarah was beyond amazing, made the wedding planning process so easy, and she made our dream wedding vision come to life! i would highly recommend to anyone! our family plans to have events here in the future. thank you Sonshine Barn for being one of a kind and true, honest, talented people. we will never forget our magical night in your barn❤

nning, décor, and vendor recommendations, and Amber did an impeccable job with planning, organization, and day of coordination. The amount of detail that Amber put forth on the day of the wedding, definitely impacted the overall success of the night. To keep my group of groomsmen in line and ensure everything went flawless was no easy task, but she was able to handle it perfectly. Between the two, they made the wedding of our dreams a reality. I was very skeptical of moving the reception from inside the barn, to splitting it inside and outside, but your team made it possible to eliminate any doubt that I may have had. The safety precautions that were implemented, as well as the dual reception areas, removed any doubt that our guests health were largely taken into consideration prior to allowing us to move forward with our ceremony. The setup inside the barn, and outside in the tent, could not have been more perfect. Even though our guests were seated outside for dinner, they were not isolated from the wedding festivities due to the added bench seating inside. Once our wedding moments were captured within the barn, the party commenced in the tent and under the beautiful sky. Overall, the way your team handled the whole COVID-19 situation, constant changes, and governors’ orders to make our day special was nothing short of exceptional. Once again, we would like to thank you for making our dreams come true. Best of luck on your future weddings, and hopefully everyone will have the same happily ever after story as we did.

of photo opportunities, literally everywhere I looked I was snapping another selfie. The farmhouse was so beautiful and peaceful. It was clean and fully supplied with everything I could possibly need, it even had a game room filled with games!! But what was really impressive to me was allthe details put into the changing room for the bride and bridal party. It had everything a bride or bridesmaid could possibly need before a wedding from steamer irons to sewing kits and tape. It even had a refrigerator and champagneglassesformimosas!! After standing in the sun during the ceremony it was great being able to come into an air conditioned barn, which I have heard others don’t have and are like ovens during the summer. Sarah the coordinator did an amazing job decorating. I understand you can rent supplies from her but I think paying the extra to have her decorate in my opinion was worth it. The reception looked like something out of a magazine. Jessica (manager) was quick to respond to any questions we had and made me feel at home. In fact, all the staff I meet were all so friendly and made me feel like family.

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g to a couples’ unique style and always go above and beyond with caring for the couple, guests and vendors! I absolutely recommend taking a tour and checking out Sonshine Barn for your wedding or special event!

place to get married year round. The barn and grounds are just as gorgeous in the winter months. I am obsessed with our outdoor photos in the field with snow and the sunset behind us. The farm house is AMAZING, especially for a couple who has a large family and or bridal party, it is so convenient and cozy and available to you the entire weekend. The barn is equipped for indoor ceremony and reception even for a large wedding! Which is great, because regardless of time of year, or Mother Nature, you are guaranteed a beautiful atmosphere for a ceremony. I was nervous about our large guest count around 200 fitting for our indoor ceremony, but it worked out great! We couldn’t have dreamed of a more beautiful wedding.

erlooked. The farmhouse is immaculate as is the clubhouse and of course, the barn. Sarah, who did our decor is wonderful. Everything looked so beautiful and was exactly how I always imagined our wedding would look. I know for a fact that I will never see a more beautiful barn in my life and I'm honored that I was able to use it for our wedding. Our wedding coordinator, Amber, went above and beyond to make sure everything was absolutely perfect and she knocked it out of the park! I didn't have to worry about a thing, not only the day of the wedding but also during all of the months leading up to it. She was great with the littles in our wedding party, with keeping the "big littles" (aka the groomsmen) in line, and making sure everything ran smoothly. Our wedding weekend was simply perfect and I can't thank Sonshine, Amber, and the rest of the staff enough.

small details that I didn't have time (as the bride) to think about or deal with on the day of the wedding. Months and weeks and even hours before we arrived to the Barn and Farmhouse, Veronica and I were in contact. she was quick to respond, answer my questions, and give me suggestions. We hired a local caterer, florist, a cake baker, per Veronica's suggestions, as well as a DJ whom they've worked with before, which made it really easy in terms of setup and getting the vendors situated. The farmhouse is gorgeous! Let me tell you! upon arriving, my bridal party was in awe of how amazing it was! the videos and pictures don't do it justice. We literally used every inch of that space with my bridal party and family. bathrooms to every bedroom. the bonfire pit, ping pong table, half-court basketball court, and putting green were a huge hit on Friday night. The Barn- OMGoodness. Every guest said it was the most beautiful space/wedding they've ever been to! the bridal suite was perfect for our makeup artist and hair stylists to work they're magic, and the feel of that room is comfortable and shabby chic. we got really lucky with weather and Fall colors in the foliage. the fields around the farmhouse turned dry and wheat-like, (which I was not expecting), which made for the perfect foreground and the colorful trees as a backdrop for our portraits. The owners didn't miss a beat on the design and upgrades of this place! You will not regret this place as your Wedding Venue!! do it!

wonderful to work with as well. Toree was our wedding coordinator and she was always easy to contact with any questions I had.

ected my vision and brought it to life! I highly recommend Sonshine barns venue and the amazing people that come with it!!

verything is perfect. We stayed at the venue ALL weekend, starting with Friday night’s rehearsal dinner and welcoming party. Our entire wedding party stayed on site (we also rented the Airbnb) and it was SO much fun to be together. The farmhouse is HUGE and has everything you could possibly need! We worked with Veronica and she was literally AMAZING. She did EVERYTHING - she was super woman! She decorated, made sure everything ran smoothly and even dismissed tables during the reception because the caterer did not send enough staff members. I could not have asked for a better place to have our wedding at and I will forever recommend this place to anyone who is looking for the most perfect and unique venue in beautiful northern Michigan!❤️Thank you Jessica, Veronica and the rest of the Sonshine Barn team for an unforgettable experience!

our day went smoothly & according to plan. Sarah used our vision & helped us create the wedding of our dreams. I couldn't imagine our day without all of her hard work, dedication & help. It did not go unnoticed, that is for sure! The venue itself is absolutely amazing, just breathtaking. I can't tell you how many people approached us throughout the night telling us that it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to. ...and it's not just the barn. The property surrounding the barn, Farmhouse, Clubhouse, it's honestly surreal. My family stayed in the Farmhouse & it accommodated all of us perfectly. The Clubhouse was such a fun place for the guys to hang out & get ready. We made sure to take advantage of the basketball court, pool table & putting green too! So much fun! :) We used the deck & outdoor spaces for our rehearsal dinner & welcome drinks. It was such a great space for everyone to gather & socialize. The kids loved the play area too! Sonshine Barn is an absolute GEM & I couldn't be more thankful that we chose it to be our wedding venue.

eautiful! And they decorate exactly how you want. There’s also tons of decorations to rent which is a huge plus! The staff are absolutely the best! Like, THE BEST. They are so helpful and on the day of took care of everything so all I had to do was go where they told me. A billion star review! I wish I could redo the whole day all over again exactly as it was. <3

g remodeled farm house and a 'game room' with indoor basketball court. The staff was really great, and Veronica, our event coordinator made sure things went well and took care of everything on the spot - she really became a friend as well. We LOVE this place and plan to be back again for future events. Thanks to the team at Sonshine Barn for making our wedding such a special time for us!!!

o all of my messages that I felt included in all the planning. The Farmhouse was jaw-dropping beautiful! It felt like I was in one of those HGTV houses. The playground, indoor basketball/volleyball court, pool table and mini putt putt course kept all of my little guests busy! All of the parents were able to enjoy the wedding and mingle with other people. Even they enjoyed the night away and kept telling me how great the venue was. I am so glad that I chose Sonshine Barn for my wedding. I wouldn't have had it any other way and I definitely recommend it to any future brides!

gh great things about the venue. The reason this was rated 3 stars was due to the wedding planner/staff. As a person she was approachable but extremely unprofessional at different times. Shortly after dinner was complete and people were up mingling, she began to clear off tables as well as the table decorations. Guest were approaching family members and inquiring if they needed to leave because they felt like they were not welcomed to return to their tables. People would set drinks down and go off to dance, mingle, etc and she was going around picking up drinks and dumping them out. The bartenders approached family and informed them that she was going through three times the amount of cups that she should be going through due to drinks and cups being thrown away. Several members of the wedding party as well as guest felt as if she was wanting to have the party be over quickly. There were several guests that left around 9-9:30 that shared they would have stayed longer but felt like they needed to leave. We felt as though our actions were being micro-managed. Advice in the future is to allow your guests to have their day for the entire duration of the rental agreement. I do not think clean up should happen until after the bride's special day and never should guests feel like they need to leave a wedding because the staff members feel it is important to clean during one of the biggest days of the bride and grooms life. The goal of the staff/planner should be to make the ENTIRE day and night flow beautifully; making everyone feel welcome and special. There is always time for clean up after the reception wraps up. The bride, groom and family should leave that evening with a smile and hearts full of happiness. This should not be tainted because of staff micro-managing or cleaning while the event is still occuring.

a lifetime - The venue comes with a beautiful farm house (accommodations for family or bridal party for the weekend), a club house with an indoor basketball court/ping pong/billiards, a bridal salon attached to the barn, and a wedding coordinator to help with planning and day-of logistics. We also hosted our rehearsal dinner on the property. The barn is stunning, but the staff, service and use of the property for the full weekend really make your wedding more than a one-day celebration. Any bride will tell you your wedding day flies by, so this is a way to extend the quality time and memories. It is SO worth every penny, and with the coordinator, Farm House, and use of the property for rehearsal, it turns out to be more cost-effective than other venues. Cannot recommend Sonshine barn enough.

unlike any other, Sonshine Barn is THE place to start your new lives together!

s the best wedding they had ever been to! Of course, we could not have done it all if it had not been for Veronica! She went above and beyond to make the weekend exactly what we wanted and we are so grateful for her! I would recommend this venue 1000% of the time!

beautiful and makes for a perfect weekend wedding with the guesthouse included. Everyone was complimenting how gorgeous it was and how perfect the barn was for our wedding. The barn has an option for them to decorate the barn and I would highly recommend it. They have everything you could ever need and they do an awesome job at decorating the barn. They know exactly what they are doing to make it personalized for you. You are also given a wedding planner that will help you through everything from start to finish. They make planning the wedding a breeze. If you have any questions or concerns they are there with answers quickly. When it came time for the wedding, they continued to tell me to not worry about a thing, they got this. And they sure did! I got to enjoy the entire day because I know they would handle everything to make my day perfect. I would give Sonshine Barn more stars if that was possible because it was absolutely perfect. I would highly recommend this for your dream wedding!!

ave fun through the weekend and to get ready and of course the barn and bridal prep suit was over the top fantastic! All of our guests were blows away by the beauty of the property and grounds are very well taken care of. As for our designated day of coordinater Veronica, she was nice but was poor at taking notes and remembering items discussed in the few planning meetings we had and on the day of the wedding there was alot of poor communication. She was helpful for setting up some of our decorations and a small list of tasks I had given her but did complain to several of my family members and bridal party. On the day of the wedding there was rain in the forecast but we were never given a cut off time of when we needed to decide whether our the ceremony was outside or inside. It was extremely frusterating to be told the day of my wedding that we had to decide by 12pm for my 4pm ceremony. Since there was a chance for rain on the radar we were forced to choose indoor... as a bride you always wish for an outdoor ceremony. My bridal party could visibly tell I was upset and went to speak to Veronica about a later decision time maybe 2 hours before the ceremony and she continued to argue and show a radar on her phone to anyone she spoke to saying she wouldn't have staff to set up the chairs if she waited any later than noon. She was very rude and was not trying to make our wedding day dreams come true. After an hour or so of arguing, we were told they had no staff to set up our chairs. Our groomsmen and dads had to set up the wedding ceremony chairs!!! Absolutely unacceptable. The rain passed just like the the radar showed us and the ceremony was beautiful just like we had wished. After the ceremony and the guests had cleared into the barn for cocktail hour, Veronica then proceeded to ask my brothers and other wedding party members to then pick up the chairs AGAIN! She told them " I dont have staff to pick up the chairs and I dont want to do it". Thankfully, my brothers knew they needed to be available for family photos at that moment like any other normal wedding and told Veronica no at that point. There was then a point where an announcement was made and guest had to pick up their own chairs- very embarrassing for a bride and groom. My mom took a picture of this happening :( If you work in the hospitality industry, especially weddings, you should do anything you can to make the bride and grooms wedding day wishes come true! Yes there are limits and certain points where you have to say no or tell them you can't make something happen, but some as simple as setting a rain plan and having staff to sit up ceremony chairs should not be an issue. Unfortunately these are the negative things I remember from my wedding day, and have heard from several family members that Veronica was not pleasant to work with. I apologized for her actions and the way she spoke but tried to blow it off and remember the beautiful day it really was. Over all I would suggest this venue but be aware of who your planner is and make sure you take alot of notes about what has been promised to you through out the planning process.

d endless compliments on how beautiful it was! The wedding planners especially Veronica are absolutely phenomenal! They made my dream wedding come true and I can’t thank y’all enough!!

magical day. Veronica, Sarah, Heather and Jessica are all amazing to work with. They truly made our dream wedding come true through rain or shine. Do not hesitate to let the planner help you decorate or choose your floor plan. It’s worth the cash flow... These women know what they are doing. Thank you again Sonshine!!

to finish! Sonshine barn has thought of everything - a beautiful house for the bridal family, a clubhouse for the groomsmen, there is an air bnb on the property that we rented for the grooms family, and the elegant bridal party suite complete with hair salon is nothing short of amazing! They also have a wonderful variety of decorations you can rent so you do not have to purchase & haul your own with you. A LOT of thought and love has been put into this venue. You will definitely be happy with your choice of Sonshine Barn!

made the entire process including the day of our wedding seamless. My mom loved it too because she was able to relax on our wedding day knowing that Lori was on it! Sarah was also an amazing help throughout the process!!! One of the many things we loved about this venue was that their partner company allows you to rent anything you could ever want as far as wedding decor goes at a fraction of the price it would be to buy it new. The options are all Pinterest worthy. :) The farmhouse is the perfect spot for the wedding party to stay and make it a weekend celebration. It is amazing how they laid out the space with so many sleeping areas and bathrooms. The clubhouse is also included. We had volleyball tournaments going on the indoor court. :)I can't recommend this place enough. It was so perfect for our special day! We are very thankful for the Sonshine Barn team!!

guests to shade themselves from the sun and had enough water. Veronica made the entire experience a breeze! She helped me bring all of my wedding dreams to life! The farm house is absolutely beautiful and all of our guests were in awe! I would recommend this venue 100 times over!!

alking photos online and one visit I booked with Sonshine immediately. From that day on Sarah Freeman (my designated planner and absolute angel) and the Sonshine Barn staff made wedding planning easier. The barn itself is stunning, but the farmhouse and amenities that come included in the package is the best you will find anywhere! The farmhouse was the best bonus of all. It was a place where my friends and family could hang out in the days prior to the wedding and finish the weekend off with a celebratory brunch. I could not imagine my wedding anywhere else. Once again, I cannot put into words the gratitude I have for this beautiful venue and staff and I will recommend this barn to every bride!!

ith. This venue is gorgeous and definitely captured the beautiful northern Michigan wedding we were aiming for. They were there for us every step of the way and made our special day run smoothly.

equest and everyone had a great time. No stress.

sted the rehearsal dinner on the deck/putting green, and the wedding party got ready right on site. The bridal suite is incredible and perfect for the bride and her maids to hang out before the ceremony. The groom and his groomsmen spent the morning in the clubhouse playing pool and lounging. It was an incredible experience. I only wish the barn would have been open for my own wedding five years ago!

g party and more!! Some of our wedding guests are still talking about how beautiful our wedding day was, all thanks to Sonshine Barn!

and visit with family. On our day everything went so flawlessly! A special thanks to Amber and Toree! They were so kind and on top of every little detail and had a smile on their faces the entire time! The fields and trees surrounding the barn make for the most magical pictures! The barn is the perfect size and set up for a beautiful wedding! So much love and thought was clearly put into every little detail of this venue and when you are here you can really feel it! Our day was absolutely perfect! Truly an amazing to start to our life together! We will forever treasure our memories we made at Sonshine Barn!!

modated out-of-town family and friends- you just don't find that anywhere else! Not only did we have a perfect wedding day, we were able to enjoy a whole weekend celebrating and spending time with good friends and family in a relaxing environment.

all the kids loved hanging out in the club house playing basketball. The girls at the barn are easy going and very nice and ready to help. They also have rentals which make it easy if you don't have something you need the day of. We were so pleased with all of it! We would recommend it to anyone! Sommer, one of the managers daughter and owner's granddaughter, came to the salon bridal suite in the barn and did all of our hair, which looked great! Just another nice perk about the venue. They try to make it as easy as possible on you. Would choose them again in a heart beat.

ny and reception we could not have asked for a more seamless and stress-free celebration. The barn lends itself to either a rustic, true barn-like event or a more elegant affair, as our daughter decided to have. The ability to rent an array of decorative items and have them at your immediate disposal makes for such an easy day of before the ceremony preparations. The recently renovated farmhouse, beyond being incredibly beautiful, is the perfect place for family and friends to stay for the weekend and be literally steps away from the wedding site. It is also an excellent site for the rehearsal dinner as the gourmet kitchen would allow you to create your own dinner or you may cater the meal from local restaurants. The relationship between the venue coordinators and the local caterers provides the bride and groom with little to no concern about the food and drink for the reception. They handle everything without a hiccup. The amenities, including the beautiful (and air-conditioned) bridal suite is the perfect oasis for the bridal party to prepare for the big event in true comfort. And the gentlemen's quarters are just as perfect for their needs. The grounds of the venue are the perfect backdrop for not only an outdoor ceremony, but also an indoor, if that is the choice of the couple. And the vistas for the after the ceremony photos could not be any better. I cannot imagine another venue in Northern Michigan that could provide the bride and groom, their family and friends with anything better. We truly feel blessed to have had the opportunity to celebrate our daughter and son-in-law's joyous wedding at Sonshine Barn and Event Center.

e canceled seven days before their wedding. Sara, Tim and Lori made it seamless, as if this had been planned all along. The beauty of the venue and its surrounding countryside was relaxing as well as fun for the wedding party and family. Not only was the wedding here but the kids chose to have the rehearsal dinner at the grooms cottage. BJ’s Restaurant catered both events and the food was outstanding. Because Sara and Tim were so warm and inviting to our family and guests, it made a group of 150 people feel like they were at home. The pictures do not convey how incredible the barn truly is. The first thing you notice is the expanse of gleaming original flooring. There are beautiful guest bathrooms, a balcony with additional seating, huge dance floor, large deck, a bridal suite with salon chairs, bathroom, and mini kitchen. The grooms cottage was the perfect place for the guys to hang out complete with a basketball court, pool table, putting green, kitchen and showers. The weather cooperated and we had church pews set up on the lawn for the ceremony. The Freemans and their staff were incredible; we know they made it look much easier than it was given they only had a couple of days to work with our wedding. We have received so many compliments from people who loved the location and setting with many saying it was their favorite wedding ever. It was a pleasure and a blessing to have our daughter’s wedding at this venue. They were truly wonderful to our family and guests. We could not have asked for more. Kindest Regards, Carey and George McDougall