The Barn at Woods Fort

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months prior to the wedding and I was upset that it was never caught, but when we met a month before we figured everything out and the wedding went off without any hiccups! We also ran out of beer while getting photos on the patio due to rain, and Kelly gave us a complimentary case of beer. The only “complaint” I have is that we still haven’t received our photos from the photo booth provided by them… and our wedding was 11/9/24 and we were told we would have them about 2 weeks after the wedding. Overall, the barn is a fantastic wedding venue!

s. • Plenty of parking room. • The Barn’s in-house catering (i.e. BBQ buffet) was delicious. • Bartenders were friendly. • Clean kitchen and bathrooms Cons: • Availability and Assistance: Kelly, the wedding coordinator, was consistently unavailable and did not provide the assistance expected for the day. For example, the couple was notified the night before their wedding that they would need to provide alcohol for the groom’s personal cocktail, which Kelly had previously stated she could take care of. Also, Kelly arrived after 11am (i.e. her arrival time - which the Bride & Groom were only informed of this on the Thursday prior at their rehearsal) and left early – leaving the bartender in charge. Despite multiple requests for help, she was not present when needed, or would retort “that’s a question for the DJ,” when asked any timing/scheduling question, which caused frustration among the couple and their families – since Kelly had repeatedly expressed to the couple that her 30+ years’ experience equipped her to confidently be their “go-to” person on their wedding day. This was simply not the case. Instead, the couple’s DJ took over as point-person/giving cues throughout the wedding reception. The couple diverted to this, because they knew that if they waited for Kelly to appear, the schedule would run behind and cause scheduling issues (i.e. cake cutting, dances, speeches, as well as photography and videography completion). • Reception Temperature Issues: During the reception, guests complained about being cold. Both mothers of the couple politely asked Kelly to adjust the thermostat. Instead of offering a solution, Kelly merely stated the current temperature, without any attempt to make the room more comfortable for the guests and only relented after the mother of the bride persisted. This was unappreciated, especially since the couple had specifically previously discussed temperature control with Kelly during their initial meeting with her when they were considering booking The Barn – to which Kelly had confidently assured them that it wouldn’t be a problem. • Sparkler Sendoff Miscommunication: A sparkler sendoff was pre-approved by Kelly, with the understanding that guests would be required to line up 15 feet (which verbally changed to 20 feet on the day) away from the building. However, once the guests were in place, they were told by staff left in charge after Kelly’s departure that guests were still too close to the venue. There was no clear "Keep Away Zone" marked. The couple would have expected the venue coordinator to be available to guide or facilitate the process from the beginning to ensure a smooth transition. • Event Setup Delays: The venue staff (1 person) was significantly behind schedule throughout the set-up process due to needing to clean-up from the wedding the day before. This delay caused unnecessary stress for the couple and added to the feeling of disorganization. Kelly had not provided the staff in charge of setup with any of the detailed information that had been provided by the couple (i.e. décor layout map, the entire day’s timeline, etc.). This resulted in the wedding party (a.k.a. groom and groomsmen) having to do the wedding coordinator’s job of making sure that everything was done and setup correctly on time. • Inadequate Venue Maintenance: o Wreaths: Wreaths were removed from the venue doors, but the adhesive hooks were left behind. The groom had to ask for them to be removed. This is a detail the wedding coordinator should have taken care of. o Wasp Nest: A large wasp nest was found in the front gable of the building, posing a safety concern. This location is between the ceremony and reception sites and directly above where the wedding party lined up. The presence of the nest disturbed both the wedding party and guests both before and during the wedding – the Bride even had to swat a wasp out of her hair while walking down the aisle. Kelly was notified before the wedding started - however, no action was taken, and there was no apology or plan to address the issue. • Venue Equipment Issues: o The brown double-hexagon wooden arbor was falling apart and had to be replaced with a gold metal one at the last minute, upon the groom's request. This caused a disruption to the original vision for the ceremony. Thankfully the florist was able to accommodate wonderfully. The wedding coordinator shouldn’t have deemed it worthy of use in the first place. • Decor and Cleanliness: o Confetti Rings: Small, gold plastic confetti “I DO” rings were not allowed on the buffet table, as it was deemed too difficult to clean up. This felt like an inconsiderate rule, given the brief time it would have taken to sweep them up. • Food Handling: o A significant amount of food, bought and paid for by the couple, was not packaged and sent home, despite repeated assurances that leftovers would be provided. At the very least, one full tray of macaroni, which was paid for, was not packaged up and provided. This lack of follow-through was very disappointing. o Food Labeling Issues: No signs were provided to indicate what dishes were being served. This caused confusion for guests, especially for those with dietary restrictions or preferences. Overall, we would still recommend The Barn to other couples who are searching for a good value-for-money wedding ceremony and reception venue. However, we would not recommend Kelly Dean, The Barn’s venue wedding coordinator, due to the misfortunes mentioned above.

ncluded with the purchase, which was a big relief. The Barn also offers plenty of vendors, which was also very convenient. We ended up using them as the caterers, and it was great! We got a little extra because our guest count was kind of up in the air, and there were barely any leftovers. The wedding suites were beautiful and secure, so you definitely have a place to keep your belonging's and not worry about them. They also have their own photo-booth, it's a ring light camera, which was great since the photographer couldn't stay all night. They do make sure you get all your photos too. Kelly herself as also a HUGE help. She was always willing to fix or add things, even a little last minute (within reason of course). She's almost like your own day-of wedding planner. She made sure the ceremony went on perfectly without a hitch. We definitely had a great experience here, and so did our guest.

idn’t compare to what The Barn at Woods Fort offered. Kelly was absolutely amazing throughout the entire planning process! She answered every question and gave knowledgeable advice during all the decisions along the way. All the staff worked to made our wedding day everything we ever dreamed that it could be. All I heard throughout my entire wedding day was how beautiful the venue was and how seamlessly the day flowed together. The staff and the venue played a crucial part in making our wedding day everything we hoped for and more. It had pristine elegance, wonderful staff, and fine tuned decorations.

tiful setting and I was able to have an amazing wedding without a ton of planning! Highly recommend the Barn at Woods Fort!

nything! It was decorated beautifully and the main plus, not having to set up or clean up at all! The whole team at the Barn does everything for you to allow you to enjoy your day and not worry about any tiny detail! I highly recommend the Barn and Kelly and her team for any brides looking for a venue! You will not be disappointed!

king sure everything was exactly how it should be and it made our day so smooth. Our guests were raving about how beautiful The Barn is. Looking at pictures is great but once you see it in person, it really takes your breath away. With the nice Grooms Suite tucked out of site and the beautiful Bridal Suite with private access to the outside, we had no issues coming close to seeing each other day of. It was really helpful to have the ceremony and reception all at the same location. Kelly was so kind in making sure we knew guests were welcome to leave their car overnight if needed, and picked up by a certain time the following day. We had our rehearsal dinner at Woods Fort and had our wedding food catered by Woods Fort and not on either occasion did they disappoint. We worked with Jamie for our rehearsal dinner and she was so sweet and very informative and responsive. We had a BBQ bar for our rehearsal dinner and we were very pleased with our food. For our dinner service at our wedding, we had Chicken Florentine and Top Round and let me tell you, that Chicken Florentine was something special. All of our guests were so complimentary of the food. Our overall experience from start to finish was really good. There were a few things that seemed to have slipped through the cracks but Kelly made sure to have everything in order come our big day. We would highly recommend having a wedding or any major event at The Barn at Woods Fort!

king sure everything was exactly how it should be and it made our day so smooth. Our guests were raving about how beautiful The Barn is. Looking at pictures is great but once you see it in person, it really takes your breath away. With the nice Grooms Suite tucked out of site and the beautiful Bridal Suite with private access to the outside, we had no issues coming close to seeing each other day of. It was really helpful to have the ceremony and reception all at the same location. Kelly was so kind in making sure we knew guests were welcome to leave their car overnight if needed, and picked up by a certain time the following day. We had our rehearsal dinner at Woods Fort and had our wedding food catered by Woods Fort and not on either occasion did they disappoint. We worked with Jamie for our rehearsal dinner and she was so sweet and very informative and responsive. We had a BBQ bar for our rehearsal dinner and we were very pleased with our food. For our dinner service at our wedding, we had Chicken Florentine and Top Round and let me tell you, that Chicken Florentine was something special. All of our guests were so complimentary of the food. Our overall experience from start to finish was really good. There were a few things that seemed to have slipped through the cracks but Kelly made sure to have everything in order come our big day. We would highly recommend having a wedding or any major event at The Barn at Woods Fort!

as personable as possible. They provided an amazing space for not only our ceremony and reception but our bridal shower and rehearsal dinner as well. We can't wait to attend our net event at the Barn and get back pictures to showcase just how beautiful the venue truly was. Such a memorable and forever cherished event.

rn! We were originally skeptical booking this venue back at the beginning of the year because it was nothing but a concrete slab with some piping. But the staff at this venue were so invested and involved with us that we took a leap of faith and booked our special date. From that moment forward Kelly did such an amazing job of updating us along the way with pictures and short video clips of the construction progress. Fast forward to a couple of weeks before our wedding we met at this BEAUTIFUL BARN STYLE VENUE and were in LOVE with how perfect this was going to be for our wedding reception! Kelly was coordinating and kept in close contact with us, and was so accommodating to ensure every detail for our BIG day was going to be nothing short of PERFECTION! Lucy was amazing and did little things for us to ensure our day was am absolute fairytale! Avery and Linda did a superb job of ensuring things ran smoothly too! We cannot express our APPRECIATION for all of the staff at this venue! We may have been the third and the largest wedding reception at The Barn, but you would have never known it, because the staff was all SUPERB! Our day was nothing short of PERFECT and WE LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! ~Megan & Jason Hespen~

list and let me tell you, we had space for everyone and everything! Dancing, live band, cocktail hour, photo booth, lounge areas and more. Never did the venue feel “too big”. Kelly was super helpful to work with and made our wedding vision come to life. From crafting the food/bar menus to selecting the in house decor (major $ savor!) and building the floor layout. Also, The spacious bride and groom suites were perfect to get ready in with our wedding party and they made for great photos! Our day was PERFECT and booking The Barn was one of the best and easiest decisions we made while wedding planning!

ing to get married here, but you’d never know it because their team did everything in their power to make it a perfect day. Kelly was AMAZING, so accommodating, and made sure every detail was perfect. Lucy was absolutely incredible. She did the little things that made our day even more special. Avery and Linda played a big part as well. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I can’t express enough how much I loved every second of our special day. I could go on forever!

day! We also HIGHLY recommend using Woods Fort Catering. They have made the process of choosing our meal, with a lot of dietary restrictions, so comforting and easy. Post Wedding Review: We strongly recommend having your wedding at The Barn at Woods Fort! Our wedding was beyond perfect! Our guests could not stop talking about how gorgeous the venue and experience was. We used Woods Fort as our caterer as well, and they went above and beyond to serve the perfect meal. As someone with extreme food sensitivities, the staff at Woods Fort made sure to prepare a delicious meal that was safe for me to enjoy with our guests. The staff were extremely helpful with every step of the planning process and helped make our dream wedding a reality. If we could go back in time and redo the wedding planning process, we would 110% choose to work with The Barn at Woods Fort again!

All of our expectations were not only just met but went above and beyond. Two weeks prior to our reception we were invited to the club for a tasting. The food was so amazing we had trouble deciding which to choose. Prior to the wedding ceremony, my wedding party and I were able to get ready in the bridal suite with breakfast sandwiches and drinks. Golf carts were available for us when we arrived allowing us to take beautiful photos on the green. While we were taking photos our guests were enjoying a cocktail hour with appetizers and a signature drink. (Love Martini) Once the reception started Kelly and the staff kept everything running smoothly. We received many compliments on dinner and Kelly was even kind enough to make Joe and I a plate to go knowing we didn't get much time to eat. We wanted an elegant atmosphere and the linens and tableware were perfect. Kelly kept in contact with the bakery and the flower shop to make sure everything was ready when our guests arrived. I highly recommend Woods Fort for any occasion. We plan on booking our company Christmas dinner there as well.

y a dozen places & visited a few & WF was BY FAR the most affordable yet, did not feel like a budget-friendly venue, but it was! We got to choose from different table layouts, stock linens, etc. There were many options for the design of the room including some décor, different colored table cloths, & multiple lengths to choose from. We stuck with all of the ‘included’ options (no upcharge) & it turned out beautifully. Also, WF got golf carts for us & our wedding party to go out onto the course that day & take pictures with our photographer, free of charge. Timeline: I proposed to my now wife on July3rd 2021 & we got married & held the reception at WF on Sept18th 2021. & we did not even contact WF until Aug10th 2021. YOU READ THAT RIGHT,in just over a month we planned with Kelly, the wedding coordinator, & the head chef, Brian, & got the banquet center ready to go. You could tell these two employees really cared about us & made us feel valued. They went above & beyond countless times to ensure that everything was EXACTLY how we wanted it. They were upfront about what was included, & what was not, & what was extra. They made time for us to schedule a tasting of the food (DO THIS,WE FELT LIKE CELEBRITIES) We were given ample time to set up for reception The Room: We booked the Fireside room & it was plenty of space for our guests for dinner,dancing,&celebrating. I would confidently say that you could fit 75 -90 people in this space. There was space for the food,dessert,tables for guests,bar, dancefloor. Food: One of the HIGHLIGHTS of the day. We were complimented by nearly every guest in attendance to which we continued to refer them back to the Chef, Brian, to thank him.Brian went above&beyond & was active throughout this process. You can tell that he is a professional that cares about his reputation & how his kitchen operates. The proof of this is in the food! YUM! He made us a special dessert that was not included on the menu that turned out PHENOMINALLY! You can tell he loves what he does & he will not disappoint when you pick this venue! Or if you just want to come for dinner at the restaurant Staff: Every staff member made sure to greet us & our guests with a smile. . Everyone was extremely pleasant & made sure multiple times throughout the evening that everything was going well & according to plan. Kelly was the event manager the day of & helped us from beginning to end,she even came up with the name of our signature cocktail Jikky Juice (Jared and Nikky). Again we must give a big thank you to Brian and his amazing staff in the kitchen/bartender for producing such wonderful food & drink for us that night! The Day Of: The wedding ceremony & pictures ran longer than expected which pushed our time of arrival to WF back a little. Kelly was flexible and had the golf carts ready for us to take more pictures out on the course. The food was cooked perfectly and came out on time. Kelly kept an eye on our stuff during the wedding and was in constant communication with us during the day and reassured us that everything was going great. She even saved plates of food for us to enjoy later in case we didn’t get to eat as much as we would have liked to! Things just could not have gone better! would recommend Woods Fort for ANY event!