$5,000 starting price
300+ guest capacity
This venue can host 300+ guests
About this vendor
Large family-owned barn & home on 300 acre farm
The Barn at Bennett Flats is a beautiful age old 12,000 + square foot barn located in Heflin, Alabama overlooking 300 acres of scenic river bottom which borders the Tallapoosa River. The barn has been in the Bennett/Miles family for over 80 years. With its rich history, amazing view, and gorgeous original barn wood, this is a venue that is sure to make a lasting impression. It's situated equidistant between Atlanta and Birmingham within a convenient 12 minute hop to a large selection of hotels in Oxford, Alabama. We can easily accommodate wedding ceremonies and receptions for up to 400 guests. We also have a stunning home within walking distance from the barn that features a bridal suite, honeymoon suite and overnight accommodations for up to 12 guests.
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Starting prices
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$5,000
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Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
- Second Wedding
Guest Capacity
- 300+
Settings
- Backyard
- Barn
- Farm & Ranch
- Historic Venue
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Planning
- Rentals & Equipment
- Transportation
- Shuttle Service
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4.9
out of 5.038 reviews
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The Barn at Bennett Flats is a highly recommended wedding venue with stunning scenery and exceptional staff. Reviewers praise the venue for its beauty and variety of spaces, including the barn, bridal house, and groom's cabin. The coordinators, Jessica and Kelsea, are described as incredibly helpful and knowledgeable throughout the wedding planning process. Guests appreciate the accommodations provided and the smooth execution of their events. Overall, the Barn at Bennett Flats receives rave reviews for its picturesque setting and attentive staff.Review photos
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You know when something is so perfect and a picture just doesn't bring it the justice it deserves ? That's where I am with BBF , the venue itself is a little piece of heaven, the barn house too . I felt like a princess all week end ! The coordinator Jessica is AMAZING! If she hadn't of been there I don't think my day could've turned out as perfect as it did . With all my questions, all the planning and all the day of stuff she was always quick to respond and always had the perfect solution. Most things she had before I even thought to ask . I simply adore her and I'm obsessed with the Barn at Bennett Flats ! You have to choose them you will not be disappointed!
The venue was great, it was beautiful, I will say there were some hiccups but overall it was a great day!
ABSOLUTELY stunning venue!! They are so easy to work with, and Jessica is the BEST day of coordinator! We were so pleased with our wedding, and this place made our dreams come true. They carted guest in with the golf cart, has a bartender staff member, and always gives great recommendations for other vendors. The barn, house, and ceremony area is absolutely breathtaking. I would recommend to anyone in the area!
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The best decision was getting married here! It was stress free and so easy. Jessica was the best. She helped me planning every detail and made sure everything came together! I couldn’t recommend this place more! Highly recommended Airbnb for the weekend it’s so amazing being able to be there all weekend!
The Barn was such a great venue for us! It is so beautiful inside on its own and the BBF team was able to provide all the extra touches we could need to decorate! I love that they really offer it all and more in the wedding packages they have available and at a great price. Lauren, Jessica and Kelsey have a ton of wedding experience and they were able to answer any questions to ease in the planning process.
I cannot say enough good things and this venue and the amazing staff! We had to postpone our wedding due to getting COVID two days prior to our original wedding date, and the staff were so understanding and let us postpone to a new date. They were the calm in the chaos for us and I can not imagine our wedding day without them. They are so laid back and funny and are willing to do whatever it takes to make your day the best day ever. The venue is absolutely gorgeous and was everything I’ve ever dreamed of. We had the best day and truly the best staff to work with at the Barn at Bennett Flats!
I can not say enough good things about The Barn at Bennett Flats and it's staff. Not only is the venue absolutely stunning, but they offer amazing amenities such as the the Bridal House and the Groom's Cabin. We rented out both for the weekend for our bridal party that was staying from out of town. The venue coordinator, Kelsea, went above and beyond for us throughout the ENTIRE wedding process. She is truly a gem!! From checking on me during wedding planning to even making my husband and I a plate so that we had something to eat after our wedding. The staff is great at communication and hospitality. I fully believe my wedding day wouldn't have been as perfect as it was if we would have went with a different venue.
I wish I could give them more than 5 stars! The staff are truly amazing at what they do. They are knowledgeable and beyond helpful. Kelsea, the day of coordinator, was so helpful and I am so glad her services were provided. From start to finish, Kelsea made our wedding dreams come true. She is extremely knowledgeable about the barn and how you can achieve the most perfect day. I am so thankful for her recommendations! We got married outside behind the barn and had our reception in the Barn. The venue is breathtaking. I also highly recommend adding the barnhouse and grooms cabin to your package. This venue has a specific place for the groom & groomsmen to hangout and get ready at on the day of the wedding. It was such a relief as a bride to know that the bridal party was all together and very close by! Most venues do not offer a specific spot for the groomsmen to get ready; however, this venue does! A huge plus!! The Barnhouse is absolutely beautiful, and it is the perfect place for the bride & bridesmaids to hangout and get ready at on the day of the wedding. The night started and ended perfectly, I am beyond happy with my experience. If you are looking for a wedding venue in the Alabama area, this is it. This venue is extremely close (12 minutes) to Oxford,AL which has great accommodations for out of town guest.
Accommodations were spot on!! From the bridal house to the grooms cabin to the barn for the reception- this venue has it all. The beautiful and natural setting made it the perfect place for my daughters wedding. Kelsea helped guide us through it all! Staff is exceptional.
The house beside the barn is stunning, both on the inside and outside. Highly recommend it for rehearsal dinner and for the bridesmaids and bride to stay in. It was a beautiful space for some of our pictures as well! The barn is the perfect “rustic” wedding look. They offer a variety of decorations, set up and break down, take trash out throughout, can direct the wedding, and so much more. They are super easy to work with and can absolutely bring your dreams to LIFE!
If you are looking for the perfect spot for a wedding venue for a small ceremony or big ceremony this is hands down the place for you! The coordinator will make sure you have your day just the way you want and everything will flow so smoothly. Also, there’s so much included when having a wedding at this venue. The barn house is so elegant and clean and there is also a cozy but fun groomsmen cabin. It was overall the most perfect space to accommodate our day and we couldn’t have been happier with the way everything turned out!
My entire process with the Barn at Bennett Flats was nothing short of wonderful. I got married during covid and the entire staff was incredible with the rescheduling process. Everyone was so accommodating and made sure that everything went off without a hitch.
The day of, Jessica was there for anything that we needed and was absolutely a pleasure to work with! There was not a stressful thing about that whole day.
We rented out both houses and that was such an easy process. The facilities are super super nice and clean.
We found this venue on The Knot and I (the bride) immediately had to see it, i dragged my family almost 2 hours away and we all fell in love… my mom cried!
We knew it was the one.
The best features are:
-the coordinator,Jessica… she is AWESOME! And will make your day go so smooth!
-the barn house and the groom cabin. These houses were a dream to have for the wedding party and friends to stay and get ready in. We had so much fun and I wouldn’t do anything different!
If you are thinking about this venue, don’t hesitate you will not regret it!
I absolutely loved this venue! If you are looking for an amazing location with great staff, then this is THE BEST place. Not to mention the amazing price for all that you get. I can’t wait to have many more events here (praying for the chance for a future baby shower here :) )
The barn is a beautiful place to hold your weddings and events! They have so many places to get great pictures, from the house where we got ready, to the beautiful outdoor scenery, to the rustic reception barn. The staff is so understanding and helpful, and they really made our wedding the best day ever!
Some pros and cons from a bridesmaid at a recent wedding: the location, the venue, the ease of parking- all fantastic. They offer beautiful decor that's easy for you to set up for rehearsal dinner or wedding. Your photos will be stunning, it holds plenty of room for any of your family and friends. The air conditioning isn't really effective but the wedding was in Alabama in a barn in August so be fair in your expectations.
The wedding coordinator was a big con however. The bride at our wedding is easygoing, sweet and very even tempered as a whole. However the wedding coordinator was by turns deliberately unhelpful or downright rude to the bride on a few separate occasions, including leading up to the rehearsal and the wedding day itself. She made it known several times there were things she wouldn't help with because it wasn't in her contract, which was fine- but then she went out of her way to disapprove of anything that wasn't decorated or done in a way she would have done it. So she wasn't willing to do the work but wanted to still feel in charge/control. I never saw her smile in two days and most of the interactions she had with the bridal party were negative as if any and all questions were an imposition. She made it obvious at all times that she would rather be anywhere but at the wedding. None of us had any problem stepping in and helping make the day go smoothly for our friend but the day would have been far more upbeat with a positive wedding coordinator or just no coordinator at all. I would recommend the venue because it's gorgeous but only if you could opt out of using Kelsey.
The management team at The Barn at Bennett Flat was phenomenal!!! We were one of the unlucky couples who caught COVID-19 literally one week before our wedding date. I called Lauren, the owner, to see what was best to do in our situation and she guided us through it with such kindness. We had 3 another problems as well. My husband is in the Army so we don’t know when he will get called off and we thought we conceived a child, and I was having a hard time not gaining weight which made it hard to fit my dress. So, yea time was definitely not on our side. Lauren quickly gave several choices. We are able to reschedule to the next month on a Sunday instead of a Saturday. The only down side to having it on a Sunday was that we were rushed the WHOLE day. I was late getting to the Barn that morning so it out me sooo behind the whole day. I decorated myself, so I definitely recommend hiring someone to decorate for you if you ever get it a situation like mine. It wasn’t the most perfect day that I always dreamed of (my vows and rings got left out the ceremony lol), but it went a lot better having it at The Barn at Bennett Flats.
The Barn at Bennett Flats is amazing! Everything about the entire wedding experience from the first tour, numerous text, final walk through, rehearsal and wedding day exceeded our expectations ! Lauren and Jessica are the best...they are true professionals, yet relate to you on a personal level as well. They both made us feel like our wedding was genuinely important to them...we were not just another wedding on the calendar.
I can't say enough about the the Barn House and Groom's Cabin. Both beautiful places and so convenient for the wedding party! Having everyone onsite takes away so much wedding day stress.
The Barn and grounds are fabulous. The view at the outside wedding site is truly breath taking. Combine the staff and all the amenities The Barn at Bennett Flats is the prefect wedding venue!
All three of my children got married in less than two years. The last and final wedding of the was at The Barn at Bennett Flats.
Having the wedding at The Barn at Bennett Flats was the absolute best decision! I 10/10 recommend it. You will not regret it.
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2020
Wow! Thank you SO much Robin for taking the time to review us, and with such detail! We were honored to host Leah and Beau all weekend and enjoyed watching the Barn come to life with your beautiful touches! Thank you for choosing us to host suc...
h an important day for your family!
We couldn’t have been happier with this venue and our wedding coordinator Lauren! The place was gorgeous and Lauren treated us like we were her only client! Side note, our wedding was supposed to be in April (when everything is blooming) and we had to move it to August (when things are dying and it’s hot out) because of COVID, and the venue was still beautiful! Also, we highly recommend staying in the bridal suite, as it just adds to making the bride-to-be feel that much more special!
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2020
Thank you for this amazing review Lisa! We loved every part of your big day with Michael and wanted to be sure it was perfect after all the messes from COVID! Thank you for choosing us to host your big day ❤️
The staff at The BBF were super helpful and made my wedding day so special. Not to mention the venue is extremely beautiful and exactly what I was looking for!
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2020
Noa! Thank you for the kind words. Your day was gorgeous, truly one of our most beautiful weddings!
The staff at this venue is amazing to work with and answered all of my questions quickly. The venue is gorgeous, but the view is just stunning. The house next door is so beautiful and provided my bridesmaids with the perfect space for relaxing and spending time together before the ceremony. I highly recommend checking them out if you want a smooth, perfect wedding day!
My husband and I loved BBF!! The venue it’s self is breath taking! The owners and entire staff were friendly and very easy to work with! Our big day was prefect! They made sure it was stress free and everything went smoothly! If you’re searching for a venue you can’t go wrong with BBF!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2020
Thank you so much Kayla! It was a pleasure working with you and Dylan, and your entire family and all of your friends were so gracious and helpful - a breath of fresh air!
Beautiful place! “Day of” coordinator was great! Really love the option to rent the farm house and have a nice spot for the entire bridal party to get dressed together!
Response from the Vendor on 10/29/2020
Thank you so much Ryanne! Your day was beautiful and we are so happy you and Lee chose us to host it!
They are always happy and willing to help and answer any questions, worked with me through everything, and the whole barn venue area is beautiful!💕
I recommend The Barn at Bennett Flats for any bride because I know I couldn’t of asked for a better wedding, it was truly the best day of my life🥰
Response from the Vendor on 10/29/2020
Kathleen it was an honor to host you and Devin! Thank you for the kind words!
This venue is seriously so beautiful!!! The scenery and the way the sun sets is only one of the many things I loved about this venue.
Jessica was incredible to work with. She was honest, funny, professional, and flexible. She was willing to work with our ideas and pulled it off so beautifully.
Our caterer forgot to bring our appetizers for our cocktail hour and Jessica made me feel like everything was under control. It’s safe to say that she was my muscle during my big day.
I was so nervous about getting married out of state , but the team at Bennett Flats made it so easy for me plan my big day here.
We rented the groomsmen cabin & the house on the property for our wedding weekend. Both are beautiful properties and our pictures came out amazing.
Jessica will make sure that everything runs smoothly on your wedding day. She is fabulous!! Beautiful location. Highly recommend the house to get ready in/ stay in.
Very beautiful venue and the staff is amazing!
Everything thing was perfect! Madelin and Lauren we’re both incredibly helpful, quick to respond, and very accommodating. It was everything I could have hoped for.
Response from the Vendor on 03/18/2019
Hannah thank you and Pedro so much for choosing us to host your beautiful wedding! We enjoyed every minute of your ceremony and love your love! Best wishes to you both in Brazil!
I can not say enough about the service and support Madelin provided as we were planning my daughter's reception! She is professional, delightful and attentive to every detail! Her recommendations and suggestions helped to ensure the day was perfect (even in the rain!). If I can offer any advice to potential couples it would be this-
please take advantage of the barn house, it is an absolute dream!! The Barn at Bennett Flats deserves more than 5 stars!
I absolutely cannot say enough about Madelin and her amazing venue. She made sure everything was perfect & didn’t miss a single beat. The barn and the house are both stunning & I make you wish you could stay there forever :)
Response from the Vendor on 01/03/2018
Thank you so much for your kind review!! We are so thankful we had the opportunity to be part of your special day! We absolutely love being able to serve our bride & grooms, and their families!
We had our wedding reception at the Barn at Bennett Flats and it was AMAZING. The barn was a perfect setting for the type of reception we wanted to have--a mix of eclectic, woodsy Southern charm and elegance. Once the sun set, the chandeliers and cafe lights made everything glow. Madelin and her staff are exceptional and professional planners. Everything went so smoothly, I didn't have to worry about a thing! We were able to relax and enjoy the party.
Response from the Vendor on 01/03/2018
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so thankful that your day was perfect, and that we got to be part of it!! Congrats again! :)
The Barn at Bennett Flats is the perfect place for a barn wedding! Every aspect of the venue was gorgeous. Planning my sister's wedding was very stressful, but Madelin helped make everything perfect and because of that my sister's wedding was amazing and we could not have asked for a better venue!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/03/2018
Thank you SO much! We loved working with you and your family! The wedding was stunning, and we are so glad that y'all were happy with everything!
The wedding was planned with only three days notice, but Madelin pulled it off without a hitch! Everything was beautiful and was set up exactly like we wanted it. She was there from start to finish making sure every detail was taken care of, even arranging fireworks at the end. Beautiful venue, sweet and attentive staff, fair pricing. Happy, Happy, Happy!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/03/2018
Wow! What an amazing review,and an amazing wedding! Cannot believe how amazing a wedding could be on only 3 days notice...your family was a pleasure to work with, thank you so much!
The Barn at Bennett Flatts is a hidden gem. Located between Atlanta and Birmingham, and only 2 hours from Huntsville makes their location so convenient (plus it's only 2 minutes from the interstate)! I held a customer appreciation event here and they made such an impression that my company Christmas party is scheduled there in just a few days.
Madelin works hard to make sure everything is taken care of for you- from suggestions on vendors, to catering and set-up, she can take care of everything. She's extremely professional and goes the extra mile for customer service. She made me feel like mine was the only event she was planning, and like it was most important. The Barn is clean, and so beautiful! The view is spectacular. There's ample space for parking. Great outside and inside areas for different "visions" at different events.
This event location is ideal for any type event- family reunions, corporate events, meetings, or parties. If I was looking for a wedding location, this would be the place!
Response from the Vendor on 12/15/2016
Thank you so much for your kind words! We have absolutely loved working with you and your team to plan both events! Thank you for your business!
-Madelin
A wonderful venue for any event...not just a wedding! Birthday parties, Christmas parties, Girls Night Out, Bachelor parties. . . whatever you can dream up, Madelin is exceptional to work with and very accommodating! The view from the barn is picture perfect and I love the location! I'll definitely consider them anytime I have an event!
Response from the Vendor on 12/13/2016
Thank you so much! We love hosting all kinds of events, and would love to work with you again!
I love this barn, The love and time they put in the details make's it look magical inside. And the views from the barn are breathtaking. The owner Madelin is so sweet and passionate about the barn and the events that she plans, she puts her heart in it. It's not just a job for her! It's her passion to make sure the event of the day is as special as you are. They treat you like family!! I would recommend this venue for any event you are planning. Check it out you will fall in love with also.
Response from the Vendor on 12/13/2016
Thank you so much for your kind words!! I am passionate about the barn, and especially about making each event perfect and stress-free!
I could not think of a more beautiful place to have a wedding or special event. The Barn at Bennett Flats is such a dreamy and charming venue. There is plenty of space for everyone to enjoy themselves and so many gorgeous views to take in. And did I mention that the people there are wonderful?! So friendly, accommodating, and easy to work with!!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/13/2016
Thank you so much for your kind review!!! We have loved working with you, and are so thankful for amazing brides like yourself! We strive to make all experiences as pleasant as yours!
Madelin, Events Director
I recently had a customer appreciation event at The Barn at Bennett Flats. The event was a huge success, we had a great turnout and it was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Madelin was super helpful in planning everything from the food, beverages, entertainment, etc. The venue was easy to find, and the whole team was super laid back and fun to work with. I look forward to having many more events here in the future!
Response from the Vendor on 11/29/2016
Tommy,
Thank you so much for your kind words. We loved hosting your customer appreciation event and we hope to host many more events for you and your team in the future!
Best,
Madelin and The Barn at Bennett Flats
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2795 Highway 9, Heflin, AL
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I have a history as a dance instructor, but have 12 years experience in the wedding industry! I have worked with some amazing vendors, and have coordinated and planned hundreds of parties, showers, and weddings.
I have a passion for making your special weekend memorable, and most of all-- stress free! Please message me for a tour or to request more details. We look forward to hosting your big day!
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