Historic New Smyrna Beach Wedding Venue
Florida
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Bella Alder
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Grand 721, a wedding venue designed around the experience, not just the space.
Located in New Smyrna Beach, The Grand 721 is a historic, all-in-one wedding venue created for couples who want a beautifully elevated day without unnecessary complexity. If you value thoughtful design, calm logistics, and a space that feels as good as it looks, you’ll feel at home here.
Built in 1914 as one of Florida’s earliest citrus packing houses, The Grand 721 carries a sense of history that can’t be manufactured. Original architectural elements meet refined, modern updates, resulting in a space that feels romantic, grounded, and quietly impressive. Every detail was restored with intention, so the venue feels timeless rather than trendy.
Weddings at The Grand 721 unfold naturally. The day begins in a private get-ready suite designed for unhurried moments. Ceremonies flow seamlessly into cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing, whether you choose an indoor or outdoor setting. Distinct spaces like The White Room, The Whiskey Room, and the outdoor grounds create variety and texture, while still feeling cohesive and well paced.
This is a venue designed to remove friction. A dedicated onsite event manager and experienced team guide the day from start to finish. A curated collection of in-house furnishings and decor is included, from farm tables and chairs to custom lighting and signage. Setup and breakdown are fully handled, allowing you and your guests to stay present rather than preoccupied.
Couples choose The Grand 721 not just for how it looks, but for how it feels to get married here. Calm. Considered. Taken care of.
The best way to understand the space is to experience it in person. Tours are by appointment and tend to answer most questions within the first few minutes of walking through the doors.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Beach
Estate
Garden
Historic Venue
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Cakes & Desserts
Other Desserts
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Food & Catering
Planning
Destination Wedding Planning
Wedding Design
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Bella Alder
Owner
The Grand 721, a wedding venue designed around the experience, not just the space.
Located in New Smyrna Beach, The Grand 721 is a historic, all-in-one wedding venue created for couples who want a beautifully elevated day without unnecessary complexity. If you value thoughtful design, calm logistics, and a space that feels as good as it looks, you’ll feel at home here.
Built in 1914 as one of Florida’s earliest citrus packing houses, The Grand 721 carries a sense of history that can’t be manufactured. Original architectural elements meet refined, modern updates, resulting in a space that feels romantic, grounded, and quietly impressive. Every detail was restored with intention, so the venue feels timeless rather than trendy.
Weddings at The Grand 721 unfold naturally. The day begins in a private get-ready suite designed for unhurried moments. Ceremonies flow seamlessly into cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing, whether you choose an indoor or outdoor setting. Distinct spaces like The White Room, The Whiskey Room, and the outdoor grounds create variety and texture, while still feeling cohesive and well paced.
This is a venue designed to remove friction. A dedicated onsite event manager and experienced team guide the day from start to finish. A curated collection of in-house furnishings and decor is included, from farm tables and chairs to custom lighting and signage. Setup and breakdown are fully handled, allowing you and your guests to stay present rather than preoccupied.
Couples choose The Grand 721 not just for how it looks, but for how it feels to get married here. Calm. Considered. Taken care of.
The best way to understand the space is to experience it in person. Tours are by appointment and tend to answer most questions within the first few minutes of walking through the doors.
Reviews
4.8
out of 5.059 reviews
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The Grand 721 is a highly recommended wedding venue praised for its stunning indoor white chapel, beautiful decor, and indoor/outdoor ceremony options. The staff, particularly Hannah and Carolina, are commended for their helpfulness, professionalism, and quick responses to inquiries. Reviewers appreciate the in-house caterer, the coordinator's organizational skills, and the inclusive packages that make wedding planning seamless. Guests enjoyed the delicious food, spacious bridal and groom suites, and the beautiful atmosphere provided by The Grand 721 staff, highly recommending the venue for a stress-free and magical wedding experience.Review photos
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Amanda W
Highlighted review.
5.0
1/08/2025
We had our wedding at The Grand 721 last month! I looked at probably 50+ venues and knew the moment I saw this one that it was the one! It is stunning! I love that they have the op...
tion for outdoor or indoor ceremony. The indoor white chapel was exactly what I envisioned for my wedding and the ballroom with the beautiful drapes. I was sold on this place just by how beautiful it is, but to top it off it includes so much decor, tables and chairs that would usually be an extra cost! Plus, any decor you use of theirs they set it up and take it down!
They also have an in-house caterer that relieves the stress of having to coordinate dinner with a vendor.
Any questions I had, they responded very quick!
Hannah, their wedding coordinator, is also so helpful and amazing! I highly recommend hiring her as your wedding coordinator.
I’m so happy we chose to have it here! It was such a special, beautiful day!
Kiara B
5.0
9/26/2024
This venue was beautiful! It was perfect to fit our large families. Hannah the manager was very informative, helpful and very sweet. She always responded quickly and showed us all ...
of the decorations we could use. The food was delicious, Chef Lee and Lyric were amazing.
Any questions?
Asti T
5.0
7/17/2024
After getting engaged, we decided to have our wedding in Florida instead of Hawaii, where we currently live. Planning an out-of-state wedding was challenging, but I found "The Gran...
d Ol’ Barn," now "The Grand 721," online and fell in love with it. After a virtual tour and hearing about everything included, we were sold. The Grand 721 offered extensive support in planning and decoration, beautiful getting ready rooms, delicious food options, and additional bonuses for booking quickly.
Booking with The Grand 721 was easy, and we received a lot of support. We appreciated the military discount and even got to vote on the barn's new coastal gray color. In March 2024, we visited the venue and were blown away by its beauty. The tasting with their catering was amazing, and working with Lyric made communication easy and informative. Making changes to the menu and guest count was convenient, and we had until two weeks before the wedding to finalize details.
A month before the wedding, we were provided with a month-of coordinator, Hannah, who was incredible. She relieved so much stress by creating a timeline, communicating with vendors, and helping with decorations. On the wedding day, Hannah ensured everything ran smoothly, allowing Christian and me to enjoy our day. The staff constantly checked on us, making sure we were okay and promptly addressing any needs.
Planning a wedding out-of-state is challenging, but working with Hannah and The Grand 721 was effortless. They were always quick to reply, helpful, and accommodating. If you're looking for a beautiful venue that is easy to work with, has numerous decorating options, and makes you feel like their top priority, I highly recommend The Grand 721 with Hannah as your coordinator. Thank you, Hannah and The Grand 721, for making our Harry Potter-themed wedding perfect and the best day of our lives!
Rebecca S
5.0
7/14/2024
We got married July 5 and we found and chose The Grand 721 venue in April. In a few short months from start to finish working with them was a dream. It was absolutely the best expe...
rience. Hannah is phenomenal at what she does and we just love her! She made everything so easy and fun. All of the staff were great. The vendors that came with our package were amazing. I honestly don’t have one bad thing to say. We are so happy we chose The Grand 721 they made our day absolutely perfect!
Madison H
5.0
7/13/2024
My husband and I got married there on 7/6/24 and truly had the most magical wedding! Hannah and the staff were INCREDIBLE, they kept us organized all day and we truly felt like a k...
ing and queen. The venue is gorgeous and cannot recommend this venue and overall experience enough. To quote my father, “that is a wedding that we will never forgot and I am proud it was my daughters”. Thank you Hannah and the Grand 721 staff!
Kaitlynn B
5.0
6/14/2024
I had my wedding here about a week ago. From the moment my husband and I viewed the venue, we knew it was the one. We wanted a barn feel and the set up and rustic decor was better ...
than expected. Staffed had a quick response when there were questions and were there for us every step of the way. I'm a procrastinator and it really didn't hit me how fast everything was happening until we were 5 weeks out. The staff Carolina, Hanna, Lyric, and the Chef were there and helped every step of the way. Carolina the wedding coordinator was amazing. Created our timeline and kept everything organized and on track. Hanna helped my thoughts come alive for how we dreamed for our wedding to look. The food was amazing, all of the family loved it. Carolina was by myside (or a text away) the whole time on wedding day. When she noticed we needed anything she was right there reducing stress and keeping things organized. I would have been a mess without her. I would recommend this place for other couples looking to get married. The bride suite and grooms suite were roomy and comfortable, the a/c works great, and all together just a beautiful place. Thank you all for making our special day more special!
Jocelyn R
5.0
6/02/2024
I just got married at The Grand 721 Venue last weekend. I cannot say enough about the staff helping me through my wedding. My souse and I live out of state and chose the all-incl...
usive black & white package, had ~160 guests at my wedding, and worked closely with Carolina (Wedding Coordinator), Hannah (Venue Manager), Lyric (Catering Manager), and Mia (Venue Florist) at this venue.
I can not say enough how competent, professional, customer-oriented and flexible this team was. They worked together, they helped us coordinate with all of the multiple vendors that were a part of the package, were absolutely wonderful to work with every step of the way, were communicative and accessible, and embodied true hospitality and joy. I have organized and been a part of numerous weddings and events, and this team was TOP - NOTCH and ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE to work with.
The fact that catering and florals were part of the venue team was a huge help.
VENDORS FOR ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE:
One one hand, as someone who lives out of state, I appreciated having the vendors selected to work with as part of the all-inclusive package. It helped me dive right into planning the wedding. On the other hand, I would have also liked having several options of vendors to choose from as part of the package. I would have liked to compare at least a few different vendors to see what other companies had to offer.
- R&M Cakes = was excellent to work with.
- DJ Complete = I would say are more emcees than DJs but if you know what music you want played, they will play it, bring great energy, and professional.
- Gloss Beauty Bar = were good stylists, but very slow in their communication and only communicate via email
THE VENUE ITSELF:
The venue does not have curb appeal, but is beautiful and as accurate as its pictures on the inside. The reception hall was extremely comfortable, clean, well lit, and spacious. Parking valet is not an option at this venue. The venue has plenty of bathrooms, which was important for us for our guests. They had plenty of bars and bartender options.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
They had recommendations of other businesses to work with to help us manage guest experiences, and their lighting and decor options matched the venue perfectly. We would have preferred louder speakers, but this is something to coordinate with the DJ company.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
A HUGE shout-out to Carolina (Wedding Coordinator) and Hannah (Venue Manager). There is no way that things would have been as beautiful and well-organized without them. Thank you!!
Chelsea B
5.0
3/18/2024
From the beginning of planning to the day of, the entire staff made our big deal so Special and run so smoothly. The decor prep, food, and planning were TOP NOTCH!
Alyssa W
5.0
3/14/2024
This venue is filled with sweet people, great service, and flexibility! Definitely recommend this beautiful venue for your big day!!!!
Marvi A
3.0
3/07/2024
Had some issues with the decor, flowers and little problems on the food.
Madlyn M
5.0
2/25/2024
This venue is a one stop shop!!!! We loved it. We recently had our wedding 2/18 and booked this venue do to the fact they made the process so easy. We decided to go with there cate...
ring team and day of coordinator. Best decision we could of made. The day of the wedding the decor was everything we expected and more. The food and the service was incredible our guest was very impressed and taste buds satisfied. Hannah and Carol were a big stress reliever for me on the day of keeping everything on track. Making sure I the bride had everything I needed looked my best at all times, that day was suppose to be a stressful day I thought but those two ladies were on top of everything and made it so I would be able to enjoy my day from start to end.
I would definitely recommend this venue and all the services it provides
Jessica S
5.0
2/04/2024
The venue and staff were amazing! We had a beautiful day! Everything was well organized and went smoothly. Thank you for the best day!
Anna B
5.0
1/02/2024
The Grand 721 was the perfect venue to host my husband and I’s recent wedding. The staff was super helpful and nice to work with. The building was very well decorated and the staff...
really helped me make my vision come true. I would highly recommend hosting your event at this venue!
Heather S
5.0
11/26/2023
What an amazing place for your wedding!!! We knew after our meeting with Ashley, this was our venue!! We loved everything about the venue from having an outside ceremony location, ...
and an onsite backup indoor ceremony location just in case, to all of the decor that was included!! Most of all, Ashley was nothing short of amazing! She was responsive, paid attention to details, and made sure our wedding and reception was perfect!! I highly recommend the venue and Ashley for your special day!!
Alexis W
5.0
11/17/2023
I truly could not recommend a venue more! It was everything we dreamed of. They were so accommodating and kind, we felt like royalty! The space is very clean and they are very quic...
k on communication, also the catering is a plus best wedding food hands down!!!! Still dreaming about our wedding day and all they did for us đź’“
Nicole G
5.0
11/15/2023
Our wedding at The Grand 721 was more than perfect! Every detail, every staff member and every moment of our day was picture perfect! I can not thank the staff and our coordinator ...
Regan enough for how everything turned out! We are still in awe of the perfection that was our wedding day! Thank you so much for making our day truly amazing!!!
Kat H
5.0
11/12/2023
So amazing!!!
Savannah J
5.0
11/03/2023
We booked The Grand Ol’ Barn in December 2022 and had our wedding on 10/28/23! The venue is absolutely gorgeous and was large enough to host all of our friends and family as we had...
close to 200 guests. My husband planned our entire wedding from start to finish with assistance from Regan, our wedding coordinator. She made the planning process extremely easy and stress free. Regan helped fill me in a few weeks before the wedding and demonstrated extreme professionalism before, during and after our big day.
I was really impressed with Chef Lee, the catering manager. One of our guests had a black pepper allergy and was hand delivered an allergy-friendly meal during the reception. We had 10 tables with 20 guests at each. I can’t imagine it was easy to find her with the chaos however, they made it work and she said it was delicious! We received a lot of compliments on the food and how fast his clean up crew was able to clear the tables.
As hiccups are to be expected in every wedding, ours were small and unique to us. I appreciate Regan and Shauna making time to discuss my concerns after the wedding.
anonymous u
5.0
10/18/2023
We booked the grand ol barn sight unseen, when we finally got to see the venue for the first time we knew this was the place to be married, I loved the exposed wooden beams & the c...
handlers in the reception, I loved the history of the building & I loved the location. Ashley b was incredible the entire process leading up to the day, the entire staff were amazing. Our guest loved the food & service. The bridal suite was beautiful & so easy to get ready in especially if you have more than 5 people in your wedding party. I can’t recommend the grand ol barn enough. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience coming from them. I also cant rave enough about my florals.
Cody A
5.0
7/28/2023
I have been to this venue multiple times and absolutely love it. The people and the place is stunning. Perfect for everything from weddings to corporate events.
Response from The Grand 721 on 07/28/2023
Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy you have had such a good time with us! ...
🎉
Lauren C
5.0
7/24/2023
Ashley B and The Grand Ol Barn were phenomenal to work with! The mid summers night package is definitely the way to go! Ashley listened to all of our requests, answered every email...
and made our big day go off without a hitch! The Grand Ol Barn is beautiful inside and outside!
Response from The Grand 721 on 07/28/2023
Thank you so much for your review! We loved being a part of your big day, Congrats! 🫶🏻
Whitney R
5.0
7/11/2023
Our wedding was July 8, 2023 and it could not have been more perfect. The venue is beautiful and so many guests commented on not only that, but the ease of attending an event where...
the ceremony, cocktail hour & reception were in one place.
The staff, and especially our coordinator Ashley, were courteous, attentive, and brought every detail of our wedding vision to life.
I was prepared for things to go wrong or run late, and thank to the entire GOB team, I can honestly say that I can’t think of one thing I wasn’t happy with or would have changed.
One of the first things I said to my husband when we left the event was that if we had to start planning from scratch all over again, I would do everything exactly the same way. I cannot recommend the Grand Ol’ Barn enough.
And one last note- my dad cannot stop raving about the men’s bathroom. He said it’s the nicest bathroom he’s ever been in hahaha.
Absolutely 5 stars and beyond!
Tori N
5.0
7/11/2023
We had such a magical night on July 3, 2023 because of this venue and all of the staff! From when we booked to the night of everyone was so kind and attentive.
Our in house planne...
r, Ashley, was able to round up both of our large families to run a rehearsal day of. She also made sure everything ran smoothly and constantly checked in on us throughout the night. We were the third wedding in a row for the venue and I’m sure it was tough to do that, but no one showed it!
Many of our families members and friends said they want a wedding like ours, which was such a huge compliment for not only for us, but also for the staff and the venue!
Okay and don’t even get me started on the mashed potatoes!! We had the cheesy mashed potatoes for our buffet and they were so delicious!
If you’re looking for a venue you have to check them out because they are truly amazing and this place is downright gorgeous!
Melissa O
5.0
7/09/2023
Where do we even begin?! We hosted our wedding at the Grand OL Barn on July 1, 2023 with approximately 145 people. We booked one of the Barb’s All Inclusive packages and the valu...
e for the money was amazing! It was truly our fairytale wedding! Regan, our event planner, was amazing to work with both prior to the wedding and especially the night of. She was always quick to communicate during the planning stages. I also worked with Lyric from Catering and she was so responsive and on it- we added some new items the barn hasn’t done before (Mix your own Martini station with an ice luge and Oyster bar) and they knocked it out of the park! All of our guests RAVED about the food and offerings!
The barn offered us the perfect setting to make our fairytale wedding come to life and it more than delivered! Having the flexibility of the spaces let us host a completely air conditioned wedding from ceremony to reception in unique spaces and kept our guests cool (important in Florida in July!!). I couldn’t recommend the Barn more. Amazing venue, amazing staff, and a fantastic facility with the ability to truly make it unique to you.
Savannah B
5.0
6/26/2023
Our family within the last 6 months has dealt with some serious tragedy, we lost my father a few days before we planned to elope, lost my sister, and the next day my MIL was diagno...
sed with stage 4 cancer. She died a week before our wedding.
Thankfully, she was able to tour this venue with me and have a role in it all. We rushed and planned a wedding from her bedside and everyone at the venue was accommodating, went above and beyond, and was so gracious to our situation.
WE PLANNED A WHOLE WEDDING WITHIN 3 MONTHS.
If you are looking for an all-inclusive wedding venue-this is it. We didn't have the mental or physical real estate to spend time managing all of the details and they made this painfully beautiful day come to life!
I want to thank everyone there from catering to floral to planning all of it for making it seem as if we had it all together.
Katy V
5.0
6/25/2023
I chose this venue because it was all indoors. From the ceremony hall, to the cocktail hour, to the reception hall! I was so thankful for that too because boy or boy did it rain! A...
lso, because I had a June wedding it was also hot outside so it felt nice that my guests somewhere cool to sit while they were waiting for the wedding to start.
LaCrai S
5.0
6/23/2023
Deciding to have our wedding at the Grand Ol' Barn was one of the first best decisions we made when wedding planning! We were going for elegant yet comfortable and the space is bea...
utiful, rustic, elegant, and is one-stop shopping with catering and florals all offered in-house! Not to mention their suite of decor that's included--yes decor that's included. Their staff was a dream to work with from start to finish and almost a week after our wedding friends and family are still raving about the amazing time they had celebrating with us at the Grand Ol' Barn.
Val M
5.0
6/04/2023
Wow! What an amazing experience from start to finish. A huge shoutout to our coordinator Regan since we had tons of questions and she had a solution for all of them!
The wedding d...
ay went by so fast and so amazing. Beautiful venue and a professional staff, highly recommended!
Ashley G
5.0
4/25/2023
The barn was absolutely amazing! We also used Ashley as a wedding planner and she was perfect. We used the barns floral department and she also did an amazing job. Everything about...
our day was absolutely perfect. I would a 100% recommend this venue.
Juacy R
5.0
4/20/2023
The team was wonderful in helping bring my wedding dreams to life! From the start of our planning process, everyone was super engaged and responsive. I never felt like “just anothe...
r bride” to them. Everything was beautiful and seamlessly executed. I am forever thankful to the entire staff for all their hard work and dedication to the best day of my life.
Shany U
4.0
4/19/2023
Beautiful venue, staff was helpful. Food is absolutely delicious.
K F
5.0
2/28/2023
AMAZING Venue, GREAT staff. Highly recommend!
Monica A
5.0
1/16/2023
The Grand Ol' Barn is an absolutely beautiful venue! Our recent wedding was breath-taking! The indoor ceremony was everything we expected and more, the big and spacious reception w...
as also amazing, and the bridal and groom suites were very nice! Our coordinator was super helpful and professional. Shauna, the venue owner, was so sweet and kind to us! The food was DELICIOUS, very, very good, just a tad bit expensive. You must hire their caterer, which they do an amazing job, but it can get expensive with the more guests you have attending. Overall, this venue was beautiful and perfect for my husband and I! We were very pleased!
Zelma W
5.0
1/08/2023
We can’t get over how perfect everything was. From the first day we toured to our wedding day , everything was smooth and magical. We love all the amenities they offer and how grea...
t the food was. Our guest were pleased. Our day of coordinator, Melinda went above and beyond for us and we cant appreciate her more! Thank you so much for a magical and great day/night!
The wrights
Skip K
5.0
12/13/2022
Whew!!!! Where do we start!?!? First and foremost, weddings can be very stressful, and there was plenty of that LOL. But once the music started playing for Skip (Groom) to enter, i...
t was GAME ON! We got married on Friday, November 18th 2022, and we are still receiving texts and phone calls about how great the wedding was and how beautiful the wedding was! Shauna, the owner of The Grand Ol’ Barn, is simply amazing and is literally a friend for life. It all started when we came into town for our tasting back in July. We were lost in the parking lot, and Shauna happened to be coming into work and she helped us inside, and that’s where the customer experience started. We truly believe that it all starts with customer service and the customer’s experience. And man did we get that and MORE!! Shauna took the time to share her vision and the reason why she decided to start The Grand Ol’ Barn. We got a taste of the story behind the bull in the groomsmen suite, to the history of the antiques, to the elegance of the reception area, all the way to the indoor swings. Each detail had a unique story behind it. Ashley, Shauna’s sister, assisted my wife with her floral ideas and was very nice and professional. Chef Conway!!!! The food was so great, that we were upset taking pictures with the guest because we wanted to eat more. We had several compliments from our guest about how good the food was. The brisket was sooooooo good. We’d recommend the brisket LOL. Our overall experience was just great that we would love to live that night all over again. Our wedding was outside, and the cocktail hour was inside. For the most part, there was enough room, but we did have a lot of guest attend. Getting married outside was a last-minute decision for us, but it truly worked out great and the weather warmed up for us. Yes, we said warmed up in Florida, we had a cold front come through that weekend lol. If we could give this venue 10 stars we would, but unfortunately, we are only aloud to give 5 stars. Customer service is really big for us and the overall service was just great! We hope that more newly-weds can enjoy their wedding at The Grand Ol’ Barn just as we did!!!
- Skip and Moya
Kristin O
5.0
11/16/2022
This venue was amazing! It had everything we needed to make it a smooth process. We had the hurricane right before and they stayed on top of communication and ensured that everythi...
ng was taken care of! Thank you to Shauna and all of her staff for making the perfect day!
Téa C
5.0
11/08/2022
The most beautiful venue in new smyrna!!
Casey M
5.0
9/27/2022
My now husband and I got married on Sunday and it was the most beautiful and perfect day ever! The venue is so gorgeous, we got lots of compliments and comments from our guest. The...
catering was delicious and had excellent service. The florist and bartender were professional and I highly recommend the month of coordinator. Regan helped us planning the small details prior to the wedding and ensuring the guest knew where to go (and of course the bridal party and ourselves too). She was always checking on us to ensure we had everything we needed. At the venue the bridal suite and grooms room to get ready were well stocked with supplies and items you may need the day of or possibly forgot to bring with you. We loved all the signs and included rentals that came with the venue too. We honestly, don't have anything negative to say about the venue, the staff, catering, floral or the month of coordinator at ALL! Wonderful experience and we cannot thank you enough for helping make our day a dream come true!! <3
Kelsey B
4.0
9/25/2022
Had a wonderful experience on my wedding day on 9-18-22 with the venue staff. So lucky to have had a wedding coordinator Regan to guide us throughout the whirlwind of a day I cho...
se this venue specifically because catering and florals were offered on site- this really helps to simplify your vendor search! Also so many of the decorations are already available so I didn't have to purchase much on my own. All of my guests raved about how beautiful the venue was. It was everything I dreamed for and more. I wish could relive this day over and over again!
Elizabeth S
5.0
8/28/2022
My husband and I got married here August 19th and everything was so beautiful! Ashley was a great help with all the pre wedding planning. Jaime made sure the day of ran smoothly an...
d stress free. We couldn’t have pick a better venue. Thank you for making our wedding extra special! ❤️
Viviana V
5.0
8/20/2022
Loved having this place for my wedding venue. It was everything we were looking for and more. The grand ol barn makes everything go so much smoother and less overwhelming. The spac...
e itself is gorgeous alone. So nice to get ready in the gorgeous bridal suite and not have to worry about anything. They set everything up for you and the food is absolutely amazing! Wonderful catering staff.
Sarah L
5.0
8/15/2022
They were absolutely AMAZING!! They were there to help whenever we needed them and very loving and comforting throughout the day. 100% recommend!! I was so surprised how smooth eve...
rything went. It was perfect!
Cassandra S
5.0
7/25/2022
Jamie and Ashley were an absolute dream to work with. We got married on 7.23.22 and our Christmas in July theme was beautifully executed. Wedding planning at The Grand Ol' Barn was...
stress free. The venue came with so many amenities and we only had to provide the minor details to fit our theme just a bit more. I could redo this day 100 more times because working with this venue was easy and the amount of love and support the staff provide truly made our day beyond special. Our guests were all raving about this beautiful venue.
Rhianna K
5.0
6/03/2022
Was married at the barn about two weeks ago on 5/22/22 and I can't say enough kind words about all the staff at the barn, everyone helped guide us through all the overwhelming thin...
gs that go a long with wedding planning. Absolutely stunning venue which made for some beautiful photos that well cherish for a lifetime. The indoor swings that they recently added was a huge hit with our guests, no photo booth necessary! all of our questions were answered in a timely manner and the fact that I didn't have to worry about buying or making a lot of decor was a huge help. I ended doing Diy flowers just because of our own budget but I spoke to Ashley there florist and she was so sweet and still offered to help with the floating candles. The food was delicious, we went with the burger/pulled bbq buffet and left everyone full and satisfied. I've been to weddings previously where the serving sizes were on the small side but chef Lee and his staff accommodated all our requests. I had to change our head count quite a few times and we had 11 kids with a kids table set up! Huge success especially with keeping our 4 year old daughter busy so we could relax.
And then there is Melinda, there day of coordinator. At first I wasn't going to add the extra expense but I am SO glad I did. She is worth it and I can honestly say that my wedding would have never gone so smoothly without her! She knows what she is doing, and is so genuinely kind and devoted to making sure everything is perfect. I trusted her with making my vision come to life and she succeeded my expectations on every level. She went above and beyond to set everything up for me while we're getting ready and starting photos, she helped make sure we didn't lose track of time and was still able to have all the moments and picture opportunities that were important to us. She even helped me make sure my girls looked great in my dress in the most professional way!! So grateful for this chick and would recommend her to any upcoming brides for a stress free day of! I truly can't say enough about how absolutely perfect our day was, I'm still in shock that it all just went the way I had hoped for!! The location of the barn is also perfect for if you have a lot of family traveling from outside of Florida like we did, we're locals but most of our families came from other states and turned it into a vacation as well with plenty of places to stay beach side only ten minutes from the venue. Shawna was the first person we met when we went to do our tour and was very informative, gave us great vendor recommendations and didn't pressure us into anything she was more so just like the guiding light in the huge world of wedding venues. Everyone at the barn was great to work with and you can tell that they all make a good team so Thank you Thank you Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everyone that helped our day turn out so perfectly. If you are just starting your own journey into planning your wedding, go check out the barn in person and all that they have to offer you won't be disappointed!!
Pebbles H
5.0
1/20/2022
Best Venue Ever! Also please book Melinda she was the most amazing wedding coordinator ever!
Jamie H
5.0
11/04/2021
Such an amazing venue! Love the history and how well they renovated it. While planning the wedding, all of the guests expressed how excited they were to see it. Shauna and her team...
were amazing to work with. Ashley took my floral vision and made it perfect and Chef Lee and the team were a hit with the food!
Molly D
5.0
7/22/2021
We used this beautiful venue for our wedding on 09/10/2021. The space is breath taking and large enough to have both the ceremony & reception at the same location and inside to avo...
id the Florida extremes! Also accommodating to big weddings! We had the venue for the entirety of the day and used the included decorations which made everything an absolute dream. Can't recommend this venue enough! Shauna & Caley were a breeze to work with!
Allison F
5.0
7/16/2021
The staff at the Barn was lovely to work with and made sure that our big day went seamlessly! We are so thankful!
Lauren C
5.0
7/16/2021
If you’re looking for a wedding venue that is unlike any other, this is the place to be! With the best staff, decorations, location, and overall feel! This is truly a one of a kind...
venue with the best staff to work with all the way around. We were lucky enough to be with them from the beginning of their journey as a venue all the way to supporting them after our big day. The Barn made our wedding so easy and beautiful. I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding day!
Kynda F
5.0
4/20/2021
Love this venue, so many amenities. The staff are so experienced and helpful, they can help you create your dream wedding or event. Highly recommend!
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