Pittsburgh’s Premiere Upscale Barn Venue
Jan and Cathy McDonald
OWNER
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White Barn is a venue located in Prospect, Pennsylvania. This beautiful, rustic 100-year-old barn is a wonderful option for couples who want a modern and elegant wedding. This gorgeous venue sits on 200 acres of land and offers couples a slice of the country with modern amenities, including air conditioning, heat, and indoor restrooms.
Facilities and Capacity
Couples may entertain up to 280 guests at this lovely venue. White Barn is a stunning event space that offers indoor and uncovered/covered outdoor settings. Couples and guests will awestruck by the fantastic scenic views of the vibrant green countryside and lily pond equipped with a boat. This setting is perfect for both small and large gatherings to enjoy an intimate, idyllic escape. The indoor area also offers striking views with carefully crafted hand hewn beams and Amish hardwood floors that give it a rustic, yet sophisticated feel. The barn comes with a covered exterior deck and a lower patio, as well as loft areas.
Services Offered
The staff at White Barn are more than capable and completely willing to help couples have a wonderful wedding day. White Barn is happy to host wedding ceremonies and receptions. The venue comes with a dance floor, tables, and chairs, as well as china, flatware, glassware, and linens. The following services are provided:
Bridal suite
Outdoor lounge area
Event rentals
In-house catering
Outside vendors
Preferred vendors only
Parking
Screen projector
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Flower Wall!!!!
We have recently added a beautiful flower wall and also finished our on-site accommodations-( A Unique Grain Bin Honeymoon Suite), which is priced separately and can be found on Air BnB!!!
Woman-owned Business
Pricing details
Couples usually spend $6,000
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Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Ballroom
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Venue Service Offerings
Food & Catering
Planning
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Meet the team
Jan and Cathy McDonald
Owner
My husband Jan and I have been together for 26 years and have 2 daughters and 2 dogs named Onyx and Pearl!
We purchased the 200+ acre White Barn Property approx. 18 years ago. Jan has the gift of cooking, so we were often entertaining! Noticing that our guests never wanted to leave, we decided to create White Barn so that others could enjoy.
Jan does most of our showings, maintaining the barn, etc., while I handle White Barn's marketing, emails and continuous improvements.
We have a passion for creating amazing experiences and using the best of everything to make your day special.
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Reviews
4.8
out of 5.035 reviews
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Review Summary
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The White Barn is highly praised by multiple reviewers for providing a picturesque and dream-like setting for wedding ceremonies and receptions. The venue is described as beautiful and rustic yet elegant, with stunning surroundings and a well-appointed interior. The contracted caterer receives accolades for providing amazing food, while the attentive and friendly staff ensure a smooth and memorable experience for couples and guests. Some reviewers note challenges in communication with the owners, but overall, the White Barn is recommended for its excellent service, stunning aesthetics, and accommodating nature for wedding events. Review photos
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Briana H
5.0
5/20/2024
I recently had my wedding at the White Barn, and it was an incredible experience. The venue blends rustic charm with modern elegance, creating the perfect atmosphere for our special day. The picturesque surroundings and beautiful interior provided a stunning backdrop for our ceremony and photos. You have to use their contracted caterer, but do not worry they are amazing! Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the food! Although the owners of the barn were a bit hard to get ahold of, the catering team handled all my questions efficiently and professionally.
The staff at White Barn were attentive and friendly, ensuring everything ran smoothly and our guests felt well taken care of. Overall, I highly recommend the White Barn for its beautiful setting, amazing food, and excellent service. It truly made our wedding day unforgettable.
Hannah A
5.0
4/04/2024
We had such a wonderful wedding reception at the White Barn. Jan was so nice and easy to work with. It was a huge bonus that they’re partnered with Medure’s Catering as they prepared some amazing food on our special day. We appreciate how accommodating everyone was for our wedding as well.
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Jess P
5.0
9/26/2023
I want to say I love this venue and I’m so so happy I picked it. Such a beautiful place with the lake behind. Has a perfect sunset. I will say we had a couple people slip on the steps and it’s not really handicap accessible.
Sooo I would just keep that in mind.
response 09/26/2023
Good Morning Jess thank you so much for the great five star review! We are so thankful th...
at you had a great experience at White Barn and with Medures Catering on your special day.
We appreciate your input and would like to talk with you more about the steps as we recently had the interior steps coated with a rough coat to prevent slipping.
Also, we are Ada compliant with wheelchair access entry on the upper and lower levels (separately) as well as Ada compliant restrooms. However, as a barn, we unfortunately do not have an elevator. Would like to talk further offline if we can make an improvement in this area!
Thank you again for the great review!
Leeanna N
5.0
11/14/2022
The White Barn is beautiful & exactly what we pictures for our wedding day!
response 11/15/2022
Thank you Leanna for the wonderful review! We are so thankful you chose the White Barn fo...
r your special day and wish you both a lifetime of happiness!! Cathy and Jan
Taylor K
5.0
8/04/2022
A dream venue! Every single part of this venue is beautiful, from the rolling fields to the gazebo in front of the pond (with a boat, get in the boat and take pictures you won't regret it!), to the bridal suite, cocktail area, and reception space, it was absolutely picturesque and perfect for our wedding day. The owners were so helpful at every step of the planning process and the preferred caterer is THE BEST in the business, too. We especially liked the outdoor area for guests to mingle, the picturesque ceremony location, and the backup rain option inside the barn would have been beautiful too.
response 11/15/2022
Thank you so much Taylor for taking time to write a wonderful review. We very much apprec...
iate that you chose the White Barn for your special day! Wishing you the best! Jan & Cathy
Kayleigh V
2.0
2/09/2022
let me start with BEAUTIFUL barn. loved that. however. if you book with this venue as I did for my Friday October wedding, be prepared for minimal response if any from the venue owners. I still have yet to hear back from Jan (the owner) about valuable items that family members left behind. I will say it is a gorgeous venue, but be prepared to never hear from them again once you sign a contract and hand them a deposit. I hired Jeff Double from All About Reclaimed in Butler PA, and if I didn't have him, my wedding would absolutely have been awful. I cannot recommend him enough, especially as I had no idea about how to get into the barn or what time was appropriate for set up for my wedding, it was the week of my wedding and I had no idea about anything and they werent answering my calls or emails. Lots of unneccessary anxiety and headache, why I only gave it 2 stars, if I had to do it over again, I would go for a different venue.
response 08/30/2023
Hi Kayleigh we do appreciate the feedback. We had a period of time in which my husband was...
very ill and missed your outreach to find your grandfathers item he left behind.
We partner and hire Medures catering who is in charge of the daily plan and layout and handle the details of the day. Jeff double is also one of our top vendors for decoration / set up and removal.
Jessica O
4.0
12/14/2021
Our wedding was beautiful, the venue gives a great middle ground between rustic but modern. I remember meeting Jan when we first toured and he was so nice and got a feel for what we wanted. My only complaints are the day of my wedding, there was still left over confetti and dead flowers all over the ground of the ceremony. It was just a little disappointing that nothing seemed to be cleaned up outside. However, we understand weddings are back to back, so it probably is not always possible to clean up the little things like that. In addition, we were a little disappointed that after signing the contract and putting down our deposit...we never heard from the white barn again. I emailed asking a question regarding candles, but never got a response. Kristen, from medures who is the white barn's exclusive caterer, was the most helpful. It was almost frustrating that medures seemed to be the most in charge of the white barn, and all that the white barn cared about was getting the money. The venue itself was great, but it just would have been nice to recieve a call or email a week following up or month leading up to the wedding from the white barn, reassuring me everything was okay. There was so much silence between when the contract was signed to the day of my wedding, that I was terrified no one would be at the venue. It was beautiful. It was what we wanted and more, but a little more communication and effort made from the white barn would help relieve a lot of stress for brides.
response 07/28/2022
Hello Jessica, We are so glad that your wedding day was as you had hoped. We partnered w...
ith Medures Catering and they field most of our questions about the details of the day. I also want to apologize as my husband Jan was very ill for several months. He tries to return phone calls every evening but there might have been a period of down time. Again our sincerest apologies. So happy you had an amazing day.
Emily M
5.0
10/22/2021
I am so happy we chose White Barn for our wedding venue! As soon as I looked through photos online, I knew it was where I wanted to get married. Jan and Cathy were very helpful through the entire process, and were even willing to help us reschedule from our original date due to covid. We had a wonderful tour when we were beginning our wedding planning, and we were also invited to come back to the venue additional times after that to get a better visual to make sure our day was exactly what we wanted. We received so many compliments from our guests as well, and I could not have been happier how our day turned out at our perfect venue.
Jess S
5.0
10/18/2021
White Barn was the perfect venue for my husband and I. It's a great mix of the formal wedding feel but still rustic and relaxed. It is such a beautiful setting. Jan and Cathy are great to work with. They answered any of our questions and were always willing to let us come out and see the barn, take measurements, etc. Jan is on site the morning of to make sure everything is set up and perfect for your needs. The bridal suite they have is wonderful and had plenty of room for me and my girls to get ready. You pretty much have to set up and take down the day of your event, so you have to be organized and factor that in, but as long as you have a plan and some help it's pretty easy. We wanted a barn big enough for our wedding and also that was air conditioned. The air conditioning worked well in July heat and we were easily able to hold over 200 people. The gazebo on the lake and the rest of the grounds are wonderful backdrops for pictures. They have rain plans and everything in place in case you need to switch to a plan B, which was very reassuring to me. Overall, can't recommend White Barn enough!
Kiera H
5.0
10/14/2020
We were set to have a fairly large wedding for 5/16/20, but due to Covid we had to postpone. From the start of postponing, Jan was beyond helpful but even more so, he was just so kind, in a time when everything was stressful - let alone replanning everything for such a memorable day. It was after much thought that my husband and I decided to go ahead with the reception on 8/15/20. Again, Jan was helpful throughout the replanning part. It would also be important to note that Medures Catering, were also such a crucial piece to this all and a valuable support!! The combination of White Barn and Medure’s is something I could go on about haha.
I cannot say enough about how beautiful this venue is because it speaks for itself. Erik and I would do it over again (minus covid) if we could! The day was more than we both could have ever imagined. Thank you again to such an accommodating venue and for being such genuine owners!
Courtney S
5.0
10/07/2020
White Barn was perfect from beginning to end! Jan and his team were so helpful and accommodating in answering our questions and making sure we had everything we needed for our big day. Medure’s catering did an absolutely incredible job! Guests still tell us that our food was the best they’ve had at a wedding. Whether you are planning a summer or winter wedding, White Barn is the perfect venue!
Jordan J
5.0
9/25/2020
I cannot thank Jan and Cathy enough for everything they have done for my husband and I! We were so worried about our wedding this year with the pandemic and they made everything so easy for us!! They were very quick to call and email me any time I had a question and made the planning process a breeze! Anytime anyone asks where they should get married, I will ALWAYS tell them to go to The White Barn!
Renee B
5.0
9/09/2020
Jan and Cathy are the sweetest people! Jan is so reassuring and calm, while Cathy responded to all our 1,000 emails promptly. We knew we wanted to book our venue through them, not only because the venue is absolutely breathtaking, but the owners are flexible, accommodating and professional. The barn is gorgeous without even having to do anything to it. We loved the space, as well as the ceremony space. It was also a plus that the barn was air conditioned. It was such a pleasure working with Jan and Cathy! Thank you for helping us make our vision and dream come to life!
Chelsea G
5.0
10/28/2019
The White Barn is the PERFECT wedding venue. We couldn't ask for anything better. Cathy and Jan are so kind and were great to work with from start to finish. They work really well with Medure's catering and always answered all of our questions during the planning stages. On the day of our wedding, the venue had the perfect flow from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception. Everything was clean and honestly just perfect! I would recommend the White Barn over and over again to everyone. Thank you Cathy & Jan for having the most amazing wedding venue and for contributing to our perfect day.
Jessica D
5.0
10/25/2019
The White Barn was gorgeous for our big day! We were able to get in early in the morning and start decorating and the bridal suite was such a great bonus. The pet friendly policy made it so great for our dog to be part of our special day. The barn is so elegant and pretty that decorating was so easy and simple. The flower wall downstairs was a very popular photo spot for our guests. We were able to have the ceremony outside at the gazebo and pond and the setting is gorgeous. Our pictures and videos are so beautiful with the background White Barn has. Communication and contracting was effortless and the owners were very friendly. We would highly recommend the White Barn for any special occasion, but be sure to book fast because slots fill up years in advance!
Nicole H
5.0
10/19/2019
Our wedding was here on sept 28,2019. It was the best day of our lives and absolutely magical. Jan was easy to work with and pretty much hands free. What’s nice about this venue is it is a blank canvas to transform into
Your vision. Medures catering is the only vendor you have to use but I’m so happy we had them. Medures was amazing as well and the food was delicious. Other than that you have free rein to choose the vendors you prefer. Our guests loved our venue and talked about how beautiful it was. I think the set up of it is perfect with the gazebo and pond outside for the ceremony, the downstairs of the bar for cocktail hour as well as the outside patio and upstairs barn area for reception. The basement also has a bridal suite for the girls. It was perfect and was exactly what we wanted.
Emily W
5.0
10/10/2019
White Barn was everything I wanted for my dream wedding venue and more! I could not have asked for a smoother, more carefree experience with them, not only on my wedding day, but the months leading up to it as well! Jan was always available for us to answer an questions we had and to work with us so that everything could be exactly what we wanted. All of my guests raved about how beautiful the property was, and we couldn't have agreed more. I highly recommend the White Barn to anyone looking for a beyond beautiful location that is stress free and that your guests will love!
Christy R
5.0
8/26/2019
The venue is true perfection and has so much character and natural beauty. Jan is very responsive and let us walk through the barn a few times leading up to our big day and answered all questions promptly. The gazebo is the perfect ceremony view but there is an inside option as well. The barn is air conditioned so guests will appreciate that in hot summer months. There is a spacious bridal suite for your girls to get ready. The venue uses an exclusive caterer and they together will make sure you have the best day. We have received so many compliments from guests on our venue, its beauty, and accessibility. The venue truly made our entire event and we are so thankful we chose White Barn.
Katelyn E
5.0
5/12/2019
White Barn was a perfect venue!!! Jan and Cathy are great to work with and make what can be a pretty stressful process so easy. The venue is stunning (inside and outside) and our guests could not stop commenting about how beautiful everything is. Luckily the rain held off for our outdoor ceremony, but a huge perk was the ability to quickly move the ceremony inside to the barn if needed. The price is also quite reasonable for all that you get! 10/10 recommend White Barn to everyone!
Carly H
5.0
10/10/2018
The White Barn has been absolutely amazing since day 1. We booked them 2 years out since we were set on an October date, and from their Christmas vendor open house (which is amazing!!) to letting us come visit whenever we asked, the staff was so accommodating and willing to work with you to make your day perfect. Jan and his wife are such joys to work with and want your day to be as easy going and stress free as possible. on top of the great service, the cost was very budget friendly and reasonable. the location is also very convenient. I would 100% recommend the barn to anyone and am so happy we chose this venue for our wedding. it was perfect!!
Chelsea B
5.0
5/17/2018
We loved the white barn! It was a beautiful location and a beautiful venue! Jan was super helpful throughout the entire wedding process and we were able to put our own decorations up to make the barn look awesome. It was a beautiful ceremony! Many guests commented on how they liked the multiple areas where they could hang out. We had the dance floor, the deck and a fire pit. Everyone loved the venue and enjoyed their time at the white barn!
Brooke G
5.0
10/20/2017
Such a wonderful experience from start to finish! The whole process was a breeze! Thank you!!!
casey b
5.0
9/20/2017
So grateful to have been able to experience this venue for my wedding. This is a beautiful venue, well kept! I would recommend this to anyone interested in a barn venue!
Michele S
5.0
10/27/2016
We couldn't be happier to have chosen the White Barn for our wedding ceremony and reception. We had an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception. They were very accommodating with everything we requested. Definitely recommend for a classy, barn venue.
Lindsey W
5.0
9/25/2016
This place is remarkable. I can't put into words how beautiful this place is for a wedding. I just had my wedding here last night and the owner and his crew go above and beyond to make your special day perfect. I am so thankful for everything that they have done and would have not changed a thing. Thank you so much for allowing us to use your beautiful Barn for our special day. Everyone raved about how beautiful the venue was, seriously everything was so perfect.
Mary M
5.0
9/13/2016
My husband and I were married at White Barn on Friday, August 26th and we could not have chosen a better place for our special day. From start to finish, Jan was helpful and very responsive. Guests were impressed with the beautiful location, the food, and the service. Photographs at this venue are fabulous, no matter the angle. While we had many personal touches, the barn requires very little decoration and is gorgeous on its own. There was also peace of mind knowing that if we needed to last-minute move the ceremony inside due to weather, it would be fine. White Barn is the best of both worlds--you have the charm of a "rustic barn" setting, with the ease of indoor plumbing and air conditioning. The catering at White Barn by Medure's Catering is fantastic. Pete Medure is also very responsive and extremely helpful throughout the planning process. His staff went above and beyond on our wedding day to make sure everything was just right. Thank you to everyone who helped make this day such a success!
Marissa R
5.0
7/08/2016
Words can't even begin to describe how perfect our wedding day was! Jan from the White Barn made our planning process and wedding a dream! From the great service to the beautiful outdoor ceremony and barn reception, the White Barn was perfect!
Megan K
5.0
5/10/2016
Love the White Barn. The weather turned out nice and we were able to have our ceremony outside. It was beautiful, the cocktail hour in the lower level and the reception upstairs was so much fun and the barn was gorgeous. Everyone loved how beautiful it was I got comments about it all night.
Taylor
5.0
6/28/2015
we were looking for a barn wedding and couldn't find exactly what we were looking for with other barns in the area.
The second we stepped into the white barn we were in love. Everything was modern but rustic at the same time; the gorgeous chairs and string lights were included too.
Jan (the owner) was incredibly helpful and responded quickly to any requests via emai or phone.
Our guests loved the venue. The great rain plan put me at ease (even though we didn't need it) but it was awesome to have a backup plan that didn't include "waiting it out".
Overall incredible wedding, due in large part to this venue. Would do it again in a heartbeat
Kate M
5.0
6/03/2015
If you're looking for a beautiful barn wedding and you want THE BEST, then look no further than the White Barn!
Everyone was raving about how beautiful the barn was and what a perfect venue - with the pond in the back and the white chairs set up by the pond for the ceremony it was literally a fairytale! The barn has beautiful wood work throughout and the bathrooms are even gorgeous! Plenty of space for guests to dance- we had 194 and there was more than enough room! The scenery for photos is beyond pretty! And the owner is so wonderful to work with! Would highly recommend!
5.0
8/21/2014
Attended a wedding here this Summer and what a different venue and wonderful time we had. Totally different and beautiful. Lovely view over the lake and fireworks in the evening were spectacular following the fantastic sunset. Food was superb and so was the service. Hope to attend another affair at The White Barn.
Kristin B
2.0
8/17/2014
This place certainly has potential. After reading and seeing a five star rating here on the knot, I was excited to attend a wedding at The White Barn. Set on a nice piece of land, with a lake in the back behind the barn. The lake is a beautiful backdrop for lots of pictures, especially at sunset. The barn itself has an okay setup. The main floor and downstairs were comfortable and spacious. There is an upstairs loft for more seating. My husband and I walked up the right side of the stairs to find our table. There was only one table. I suppose that could be good or bad, depending on the company. We found that that was not our table, so we walked down and then back up the left side, where we found our table along with six other tables tightly crammed together. Searching for our table was just one indicator of the lack of good service at this venue. The wait staff initially ignored guests, as they walked around with their trays of Hors d'oeuvres, until I heard a gentleman call one of them out by saying, "We must be the invisible ones. Will you please come over?" Little did he know, he was not alone. When I did snag a taste, it was a disappointment. Scallops wrapped in bacon (one of my favorites), tasted like a chewy mouthful of grease. The bruschetta was the worst I've ever had, and something that is pretty hard to mess up. I also disliked the bar's plastic drink glasses. I was a bit surprised when I took my first sip. The plastic was uncomfortable to drink from, so I had to drink with a stir. My husband found it odd that the bartender asked if he wanted his rum and coke chilled. Really? A room temperature rum and coke. As for dinner, another disappointment, but after cocktail hr, we expected it. There was a buffet, and nothing was labeled. We are still wondering what kind of awful fish we had tried. I don't like writing negative reviews, but I just had to share our experience. It really does have the potential to be a wonderful venue. We were overall disappointed in the food and the staff. If we ever get invited to the white barn for an event, I highly doubt we will attend.
Aimee F
5.0
10/01/2013
The White Barn, in Prospect, PA is THE BEST venue around. It is the most reasonably priced barn in western PA. Pete Medure and his staff are wonderful and make the whole process of planning to the big day easy, and AMAZING! The food is unbeatable (as our guests said, "THE BEST they've ever had at a wedding")!! I would highly recommend this venue to any newly engaged couple looking for a rustic chic venue.
Cally C
5.0
7/05/2013
I LOVED picking White Barn for my wedding location. I decided to have the ceremony outside by the pond and my reception and cocktail hour inside. The barn is gorgeous and all of my guest raved about it the whole night. However, outside the barn isn't the prettiest it could be. I ended up moving my ceremony site that morning because there was no grass growing. But this is also a new venue so I can't wait to see it grow! Working with Jan was also a pleasure, he is very sweet and always willing to answer questions. The venue is run by Medure's Catering.
Chelsea K
5.0
6/04/2013
I would recommend the White Barn to any bride who wants a Rustic feel to their wedding. The White Barn is PERFECT. There is an exclusive caterer who doubles as your reception planner. I was so pleased with my wedding, I could not expect anything more!
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