Webb Barn at Webb Deane Stevens Museum

was just what we wanted. Katie was wonderful to work with throughout, made sure we had everything we needed, recommended vendors, and sent reminders to make sure no details were missed. On the day of the wedding, Howard was there to oversee everything from set up to break down. He ensured every detail was taken care of, which allowed my husband and I to be fully present with our guests. Thank you to all at the Webb Barn for making our day incredible!

my concept turn to reality at this location and would recommend it for anyone looking to book an event.

beautiful 'blank canvas'. Positives: -The space itself and Old Wethersfield is pure New England small-town charm. It was exactly the vibe we were going for, and the garden was beautiful for our June wedding. No bugs, either, which was a concern of mine! -Depending on if there is another wedding during your weekend, there is a lot of flexibility in terms of when rental items can be picked up/dropped off. -If you pick vendor(s) that knows the barn, they know exactly what works in the space and what doesn't, so you don't need to start COMPLETELY from scratch. -The level of customization is amazing. I have been to a lot of weddings where it feels like this is just the "wedding setup" for the venue and it doesn't really seem that unique. Because you start from scratch, your wedding is as unique and different as you make it. -You can save money, IF you are smart. DIY weddings can definitely add up, but if you are willing to find creative ways to cut costs, you can get away with splurging in other areas that matter more to you, because you aren't forced into anything. For example, we didn't do a cocktail hour, which saved us several thousand and allowed us to spend more money on the DJ and other things that really mattered to us. For most venues, that wouldn't have been an option. -Katie is very kind and easy to work with. Connor helped us on the day-of, and he was fantastic, too! Negatives: -No space to do hair/makeup on site, and the B&Bs in the surrounding areas no longer allow brides to use their spaces to get ready. -I did feel as if things were a little disorganized before the wedding. Nothing major, but I would advise that you are vigilant to make sure everything is correct in the contract, etc. -As I mentioned above, a DIY wedding is STRESSFUL! If you have a hard time organizing ideas or having a clear vision (or have a limited amount of time or energy before the wedding) it might not be the best option. There were quite a few times during the planning process that I was wishing that I went with a more traditional space where all you have to do is pick out the catering menu and tablecloth settings, etc. But on the day of the wedding, when everything came together perfectly, I wouldn't have changed it for the world.

. Webb Barn is unique because it's hidden right in the historical downtown area of Wethersfield. It has a cozier feel, which I really like. The grounds have plenty of spaces for unique photos though, like the wooded trails, garden, and pretty houses nearby. I also loved that inside the barn there's a loft area where I was able to shoot and get dancing shots from above. If you're looking for a venue with a low-key yet elegant feel and the ability to be both inside and outside during your wedding, this is a great venue!

d. I would recommend hiring a decorator to enhance the look of the space, unless you are looking for the truly rustic- which we were. Some gingham tablecloths and beautiful fairy lights were all it took us to make the space we wanted. This is the perfect spot for a simple DIY friendly wedding!

e grounds were stunning and the barn drew in the rustic theme we were looking to capture! Tucked away on the main strip of a cute little town, it looks like it is right out of a Hallmark movie, you could not ask for a better location! Katie, the main contact for The Webb Barn, was a pleasure to work with! She was very accommodating and really allowed us to turn the space into the vision we wanted! The elegant back yard wedding vibe, complete with food trucks, yard games and a live band was packaged perfectly at The Webb Barn!

beautiful) canvas to truly make your own for your wedding day, this is the perfect venue for you. The barn made for an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere that we had guest after guest tell us was their favorite wedding they'd been to. Most of our guests were coming from out of state & had never seen New England, so we wanted a space that captured the essence of where we live. The historical setting & quaint barn did the trick! Katie was great from our first visit to the barn throughout the entire process. I felt confident the entire time that we were in good hands. My only advice would be to consider that if you are looking for an "all-inclusive" sort of venue, this probably isn't the best match as you do have to coordinate all aspects of your wedding from rentals, to food, etc. (however, we just used 90% of the recommended vendors from Katie and they were all OUTSTANDING). For someone like myself, the do it yourself mentally was perfect as I could customize everything to our preference (including a pizza truck as our wedding dinner!), but I can imagine that for others they may prefer a venue offering all of that included, it could be stressful. If you are looking for a simple, beautiful setting to have a good ol' barn party for your big day, I can't recommend Webb Barn more.

ent off without a hitch the day of. Webb Barn offers an amazingly romantic and intimate setting, and we couldn't have pictured our wedding anywhere else!

r was perfect for me. There are also wonderful gardens and a patio for your cocktail hour. Katie and the rest of the staff were wonderful, friendly and helpful. PROS: - garden and barn are great rustic setting - lots of parking - easy to work with - full kitchen - tables and chairs provided - amazing spaces for photos including outside historical homes, the barn and gardens CONS: - you have to coordinate vendors (including linens, food and drinks) - have to stop at 10 pm

e beyond accomodating. Set in charming, Old Wethersfield, we enjoyed writing our own chapter in a place so steeped with history. We'd highly recommend this venue for anyone looking for a lovely, low key setting. Just gorgeous!

y special. We got married near the garden, although if it rains there's also an option to get married inside the barn too. Love how historic the barn and grounds were.

with throughout the planning process. She was extremely responsive, and happy to help us whenever we had questions. It was clear that she really cared, and it was important to her that our wedding day was perfect. Connor was our site manager on the day of the wedding, and he was wonderful to work with as well. He was very accommodating and helpful, and played a huge role is making the day go smoothly. The wedding went off without a hitch, and we couldn't have been happier!

first day we came to check out the venue, to the actual event… I feel as if she cared for them as if they were yher own … We had a blast at the reception and all our guests were impressed with the venue and the grounds. I am thankful to them for making a great day even greater.”

of witnesses, breached our written contract and screamed “this is my fucking barn” in a manic outburst at my husband and I in front guests, our small nieces and staff. Before booking, I read a disturbing review about treatment of elderly guests. I wish I had trusted my gut and found another venue. The big issues were: 1. Appalling treatment. Katie told us (witnessed by others) that if we paid for an extra hour after the 15-20 minutes before the property cut off time she would “ look the other way.” Fifteen minutes before the contractual end of our reception, Katie told us that we had to “get out” and that “this is my fucking barn.” When reminded her of her previous words, she verbally accosted family members who tried to calm her. When we asked if there was anything more we could do to fix it, she said no. We would have gladly payed more for the 20 minutes, but the only option given was to take an unspecified amount from our security deposit. Given her erratic behavior, this was an uncomfortable prospect. Chaos ensued. We scrambled to do the bouquet/garter toss, lost the top of our wedding cake and likely gifts. Decorations were packed into cars that went to three states making rental return a nightmare. #honeymoonhighlights…This was all over 20 minutes that we gladly would have paid for had it been mentioned at any point including our reception. Chiefly, I was shocked at how Katie treated people. It was horrifying and beyond unprofessional. 2. Breaching our verbal agreement and written contract, which stated using flame was prohibited INSIDE the barn. Wedding day: Katie “seized” my outdoor tikki torches ($300) from my coordinator, locked them in a shed and almost prevented decorating of the tree in my ceremony despite previous conversations, nothing in the contract, and hundreds of pictures on the internet showing others doing so. There were some additional issues such as calling me the day before my wedding to tell me that she might not have space for my caterer to drop of her supplies the night before and I would have to pay extra fees to the vendors, but really the aforementioned two points were the main problems. Some things are priceless and your wedding day is one of them. I urge you to look elsewhere.

f our questions and went out of her way to make our day perfect. When my cake maker couldn't make it to the venue until 10 or 11 pm the night before the wedding, she went and met her there without any issues or complaints. We had a great experience and a wonderful wedding!

e barn. The weather was beautiful, all the staff were on point and extremely organized and helpful, and the setting was absolutely perfect. I liked that I got to choose all the external vendors myself (caterer, chairs, DJ, etc) - it gave me the variety and options I wanted. You have to do all that work yourself, which is what I wanted - but once you have all that set up, the day of the wedding the venue provides two day-of coordinators to help you through every single little detail. I cannot thank them enough! The Webb Barn was the picture perfect barn setting that I wanted for my wedding, and I would not have wanted it anywhere else. Not to mention my pictures are all stunning!!! :)

he Barn are very pretty and one of the reasons we chose the space was so guests could have the option to be inside or outside. The staff are flexible in letting you set it up how you like. We had lawn games (outside), tented the patio, and brought in larger tables. All around a great space.

d the Webb Barn. We were also lucky enough to snag a date less than 6 months out since we had it on a Sunday. We had our ceremony and reception at the barn which was very convenient for us and our guests. Katie was super easy to work with and very accommodating through the entire process. She was on site throughout our wedding day and was incredibly helpful taking care of things behind the scenes along with our wedding planner so we didn't need to worry about a thing. We live in NYC and were unfamiliar with local vendors and she gave us some wonderful suggestions. The gigantic barn doors made for a grand entrance for the bridal party and myself. We also opted for the museum tour option for our guests during the cocktail hour which was a huge hit. We added some of the extras the Barn offered and it was still very affordable. I really can't say enough wonderful things about our wedding day and the experience at the Webb Barn. It felt like a fairy tale.

utely perfect. The staff, especially Katie, was wonderful. Please listen to her suggestions- she knew what she was talking about from which vendors were best to what really isn't necessary. The Barn was a little more expensive than I had hoped, especially with renting most of the tables, chairs, tent, etc. I was most disappointed with the banning of sparklers and the venue closing at 10PM, but in the end I couldn't have been happier, the guests just loved the low key feel the the wedding. It was such a beautiful day and I would recommend this Barn to anyone looking for a place out of the ordinary that provides a bit of natural beauty. Also, all brides PLEASE consider staying with your bridesmaids the night before the wedding at the Silas Robbins Bed and Breakfast. You have to see it in person- its UNBELIEVABLE and a photographer's dream!

nd it was beautiful.

ges were the amount of control we had over the vendors we used and other aspects of our wedding. Unlike a lot of other places we looked at, the Webb Barn gives you a list of preferred vendors, but doesn't limit you to their list. As for the minuses, here are some things I would have liked to know before I placed the deposit: They charge a lot of additional fees for things that you would think would normally be included at a venue - like dumpster rental for your caterer. The tables they have are really small and the chairs look like they belong more at a business conference than a wedding. They also charge you a fee to remove/store their table and chairs if you rent better ones. There is NO air conditioning other than small window units in the bathrooms and the barn heats up fast with the limited amount of airflow it gets! It was in the 90s during my June wedding and guest were either hanging outside or huddled in the bathrooms. The public is pretty much free to wander around the grounds during your pictures, ceremony, reception, etc. I lost count of how many times I was asked who the random couple clad in shorts and tee shirts or group of people eating ice cream cones and blocking the photographer's shot were. MOSQUITOS ARE TERRIBLE! As soon as the sun went down I was covered in mosquitos. They were under my dress, stuck in my veil, and biting my arms and legs by the dozen. I looked down at one point and counted 7 of the buggers on my lower arm! I get that this is an outdoor venue, but there are several things the Barn could do to keep the bugs to a minimum. All in all, we would still have our wedding there if we could do it all over again - I just might have done early May or late September instead.

needed. Such a wonderful and beautiful place and a nice getaway to a historic and special town.

ut/clean and they allowed us to put up a tent to accomodate the number of guests. There were no bugs out which was also a concern of mine. The downsides are 1. no air conditioning (it was hot/sweaty, but everyone was dancing anyway so i guess it didn't make a big deal) 2. generally weather dependent (even though everything can be done inside the barn, you are also paying for the lawn/garden/patio which cant be used if it is raining) 3. it is stressful and expensive to get catering/bar services seperate from the venue location. Katie is very friendly and helpful. Howard was great on the day of the wedding and allowed us to meet in the museum to regroup after a surprise downpour. Overall, unique, beautiful and loved by all the guests.

ny extra time added, and four hours is a lot shorter than you think. BE ON TIME!

nted and DIY brides that want to plan every last detail of the wedding because it literally is a blank canvas. You have to pay a site fee, which is somewhat expensive, and you have to coordinate with a caterer and rental company. The barn has chairs and tables that seat up to 130 people but they aren't that appealing - tables are tiny and chairs look like office chairs. But if you're willing to put in the time, planning, and coordination, it has real potential to be beautiful. Staff at the barn are also great. You also have to be willing to do a lot yourself, i.e. set up and take down, and take down may have to happen the night of the wedding if they are hosting another wedding the next day. But I love the space and our wedding was absolutely everything I ever wanted.

c houses. And the barn looked like something out of a martha stewart magazine. Totally rustic and beautiful.;The mananger of the venue is a little hard to get a hold of sometimes and a little forgetful. I knew this going into everything so i was prepared and fine with that.