The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens

make sure every aspect of our day was perfect. Throughout the planning process Lindsay was answering my phone calls and texts no matter what time of day, and helping me with any problems that occurred. She helped me find a makeup artist when our original one fell through, she helped me get my rustic wood tables even though they were originally unavailable, she was my go to girl and I am forever thankful for her. If you decide to go take a look at this beautiful venue be prepared to not only fall in love with the picture perfect barn and outside ceremony site but also the staff that will put in 100% of their effort all the way up until your wedding is complete. We still a month after our wedding get so many compliments on how beautiful and perfect our day was. It truly was the most magical day. I will forever be recommending this venue to anyone that asks!!

satisfied with the overall experience is an understatement. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone. We were very well taken care of and will always have this beautiful day to look back on. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience .

thing. Lindsay is a professional, and made me feel at ease the day of the wedding, and she even answered all of my crazy questions! I would recommend this place!

ul smile on her face. She made sure to check in with us at several points during the planning process; We even brought our parents to see the venue after the initial tour. The facilities like the bridal suites were the perfect size for our family and friends getting ready, and the bar was well stocked! We were overwhelmingly impressed with the effort and care her staff put into helping us throughout the night, especially the end with cleaning up. One of my favorite parts of the night was taking pictures at sunset over by the wildflower field. The property has so much to offer for photography opportunities. All of my guests have been giving us exceptional feedback about the facilities, especially the bonfire option. I highly recommend adding this to your evening! If I could do it all again at Hornbaker, I wouldn't change a thing!

nd her hard work. The best venue in the Midwest! The goldenrod is…fine.

he helps so much with coordinating and is SO quick with responding to any questions you have. She also is so easy going! ❤️

r us was working with Lindsay. The first time we visited and met her I knew she would be incredibly helpful through all the phases of planning and the day of our wedding - and she did not disappoint! From her recommendations on vendors, quick turnaround time on any and all questions, and her willingness to jump in and take care of whatever was needed the day of, she was an integral part of our wedding! The rest of the staff at The Barn is top notch, too! Since we had both our ceremony and reception in the main room, they had to convert the space immediately following the ceremony and they had it done in no time. Lindsay assured us it would be quick and painless, but they far surpassed our expectations! If you are looking for a wedding venue, I could not begin to recommend The Barn enough. We received so many compliments from our guests!

o work with. I would do it here 100x over again. I am very thankful. Plus, this venue allows winter weddings which made my dream come true. I would recommend to anyone.

, I was having some nerves as most women do on their wedding day and the staff was very kind and courteous when I asked to help them sweep the floors (cleaning is my coping mechanism). The day went smoothly and beautifully and we couldn’t have asked for a better venue and a better team of people to help the day go by smoothly!

orgeous and the area down the road we took pictures at looked like a fairy tale! I cannot rave enough over this venue! And the barn is so clean and beautiful inside! It really is the whole package! Lindsay was so accommodating to us and she really was amazing the day of the wedding! She is an expert in her craft and she made the day move flawlessly! I was shocked at how little I had to do the day of because of her! My only complaint (and this cannot be changed) is that they don't allow you to set up the day before because the venue is so popular they have weddings all weekend long. But it all worked out in the end! Just know if you want this venue PLAN AHEAD because this place is a must have for weddings! Thank you to everyone at Hornbakers for making our day the best one ever! You guys are the best!

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like driving to a fairyland. It takes your breath away. It's also huge for all you brides that have big families like my husband and I do! Everything surrounding the barn is equally as gorgeous. The amount of effort that goes into making everything about this place beautiful is very noticeable. Not only did we pick the barn because of its obvious beauty, but from the very beginning, Lindsay welcomed us with open, friendly arms. I mean, she's truly amazing and so incredibly helpful. She remembered little details that I completely forgot about, and of course saved the day. When we were setting tables the day before our wedding, I found that I didn't have enough charger plates for all our tables, and I had to get to my rehearsal dinner, so Lindsay ran around for me to find plates so that I didn't have to worry. I truly could not have planned my wedding without Lindsay. She answered every crazy question I had and gave me so much advice to help me organize my day. She is just truly a saint, and I can't recommend her and the barn enough. She became a friend throughout my wedding planning process, and I greatly enjoyed working with her! Don't even question if you want to book your special day here - it is SO worth it!

nd stress free. They have this down to a science and leave little room for error. The venue was gorgeous through rain and shine and speaks for itself with minimal decor needed to make it beautiful. I cannot recommend this location for your special day enough!

mantic vibes. As someone who enjoys simplicity, this venue really had so many stunning elements, you really don't need much to elevate it. Also, The Barn is extremely spacious, which I know made many of our Covid-conscious guests feel much more safe in a distanced space. Lindsay, the coordinator, did an excellent job being responsive on questions we had along the way, and was very calm and collected throughout the day, handling anything thrown at her. She was awesome about sending reminders for day of detail information which kept me on task with wedding planning, despite still working full time. Her team did an amazing job making the flow of our day seamless--any small task that needed tending to was quickly snatched up and taken care of, no questions asked. The whole staff genuinely cares about each detail of your day, and will do what it takes to make your dreams come true. We can't recommend this venue enough!!

d she sealed it for us. We wanted the venue and to work with Lindsay. We ended up postponing our wedding because of COVID, and while planning during the pandemic was incredibly stressful, Lindsay was responsive, flexible, and positive through it all. On our wedding day in July, it poured all day, and again, I could have been stressed or worried, but with Lindsay managing it all, I really knew either way, it would turn out great. We did end up having to have it all indoors, but it couldn't have been more perfect. Lindsay also had recommendations for all of our vendors, and they were INCREDIBLE (Mark Allen's, Flowers by Julia, Kelsey's Kakes, CampBride, and more). Thank you so much, Lindsay, Samantha, and to the rest of the Hornbaker team for making our wedding day everything we had hoped for.

fall were stunning in our photos, even though it did snow(!) on our wedding day. You really do not even need to do much of anything as far as decor goes, the space speaks for itself and really, really is beautiful! We got SO MANY compliments on how gorgeous this venue is. Not only is this space gorgeous, the STAFF is top notch. When we toured the venue, we spoke with Lindsey. She is so personable and answered every single question before I could even ask them! She is very responsive to emails and was so kind and easy to work with. I was sad when she told me that she would not be our day of coordinator, but I was not at all disappointed when I spoke with Samantha. She was just as great as Lindsey! Very responsive to emails, answering all the last minute questions and having all the details all figured out! We didn't even meet in person until our rehearsal dinner, but I felt like I had known her for years! I trusted her with details, she answered my crazy last minute texts, and she even gave the ok to hand out her number to my musicians, dj, and videographer, so I wouldn't have to worry about contacting them on the day of my wedding. They just went straight to her! All of the staff is so friendly and there was never, ever a line of more than 2 people at the bar. They really take care of you and make sure everything is smooth on your big day! Our caterer, lighting, and florist were all familiar with the venue and staff as well and said that they are so great to work with! Our florist had a question that I couldn't answer and she said, it's ok, I have Lindsey's phone number I will just text her and ask! I would 1000% recommend this venue/staff to anyone! We are so glad we chose to have our wedding here! I promise you will not regret having your wedding here!

l. Samantha was our coordinator and she was great as well. She helped us manage all of the chaos in days leading up in addition to the craziness the day of. I know there were a few things that popped up that would cause a bride stress but she handled it all in the background with ease. Would recommend this venue especially in the fall with all of the changing colors - great for pictures!

an excellent problem solver and very knowledgeable.

h the beauty of the venue and the friendliness of the staff. I worked with Lindsay as my coordinator and she made sure everything the day of our wedding went off without a hitch. Wouldn't have chosen to get married anywhere else around here! It was truly one of the best days of my life so far and a day I will happily never forget! <3

OUS. The hallways, bathrooms and bride/groom rooms are spacious and I have to tell any newly engaged to-be brides that a venue with air conditioning AND bride/groom rooms are A MUST when checking venues (trust me on this!) The grand ballroom in the Barn is HUGE. Perfect for receptions. Personally, I feel the pictures on the internet do not show the true size of the room…plus the vaulted wood ceilings create an elegant yet cozy feel. Additionally, the kitchen is larger than one would think; making it easy for caterers to get the job done right. One of the main perks of having a wedding at the Barn is the guests have free range of the ballroom but also the covered patio in the back - guests are able to mingle and mix and be while still being in range of the music and dancing. There is a winding brick layout complete with a fire pit as well in the back of the Barn for Brides who wish to have a fall/winter wedding as well as a set of bags (or “cornhole” or whatever else you call it) for anyone to play (I was grateful to have this at our wedding…it kept our groomsmen busy while the bridesmaids and I were finishing up getting ready) Now, let’s talk about the Barn staff: No question about it, although the Barn and the surrounding gardens took my breath away when my then-fiancé and I pulled up to the Barn for the first time, it was the Barn Manager, Lindsay, who was one of the main reasons why we chose to have our wedding there. From day one, we were greeted with a friendly smile and we both felt very comfortable with her. You can tell that not only does Lindsay love her job, but her staff respects her. **On a personal note, I have known Lindsay for over 2 years now so I can attest to her genuine personality! We were a COVID couple and unfortunately had to postpone our wedding a whole year – I cannot tell you how kind and helpful she was to me while I was having my a COVID bridal meltdown and needed to change my wedding date (you da best Linds). The year leading up to the new wedding date, Lindsay was literally on my speed dial and guided me through every step of the way…no matter what question or concern I had, she answered my texts, calls and emails promptly and always went above and beyond to make sure I had the full picture and knew what to expect (even upon having a second COVID bride meltdown she still answered my calls!) so to say Lindsay is dependable is an understatement…let alone how awesome and fun she is!!! She has years and years in the wedding industry and can handle any curveball thrown her way…SHE IS WONDERFUL. LINDSAY IS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL. The day of our actual wedding, I was able to meet more of Lindsay’s staff and they were all so friendly and they definitely knew how to handle a large wedding… we didn’t have to worry about anything that night, Lindsay and her staff had the wedding and all the vendors running like a well-oiled machine…even the bartenders were amazing - not once did I even see a line at the bar! We could just sit back, relax and enjoy the wedding which meant so very much to me after years of wedding planning craziness!! Thank you again to Linds and all the staff @ Hornbakers, you guys are the REAL MVPS!!

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Lindsay. Lindsay knows anything and everything needed for a perfect wedding. She's quick to respond to your questions and her offer help on anything you need. The Barn was one of the best decisions we made with our special day.

d. Lindsay was so flexible and reassured me that we could set up outdoors and have the front of the reception hall ready to set up in case it was needed. Thankfully, it all worked out and we had the ceremony we dreamed of, but having Lindsay's experience made the whole thing much less stressful.