Barn Wedding Planning Made Easy: The Barnwood Journal
Your source for wedding inspiration, planning tips, and stories from our Madison event venue.
From creative décor ideas to advice for hosting a stress-free celebration, our blog is where we share the expertise, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments that make Barnwood Events unique. Whether you're just starting your barn wedding planning journey or putting the finishing touches on your Madison venue celebration, you'll find inspiration and practical guidance here.
Our last blog outlined the average cost of a 100-person wedding in Madison, Wisconsin. Every little thing adds up, and we understand that some couples may need a few ways to lessen the financial burden of a wedding. In this blog, we’ll give a cost-saving version of a wedding in Madison for 100 people, and […]
The excitement of getting engaged can be quickly diminished when you start diving into the financial toll of a wedding. When people ask our staff at Barnwood Events how much they can expect to spend on a wedding in Madison, we always say it totally depends on your vision, needs, and wants. In this blog, […]
Looking for a venue for a corporate event, conference, holiday party, fundraiser, or meeting? Madison has so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to decide on a venue that meets your needs. We gathered information from six great venues less than five miles from downtown Madison. Barnwood Events Barnwood Events in a […]
Being a wedding usher is more than just an honor, it’s a big responsibility that helps ensure guests are comfortable during the ceremony. Here are a few of Barnwood Events tips for being a great wedding usher! Arrive Early Guests typically start arriving at a wedding ceremony 30 minutes before it starts, so we recommend […]
At 9:30 PM, our barn wedding venue smells delicious and dancers flock from the dance floor to the table of late-night snacks. It’s a rare occasion when there isn’t a late-night snack. Here are some of our favorites that we’ve seen at Barnwood Events. Pizza The most common late-night snack? PIZZA! We have a list […]
One of the first vendors you’ll book for your wedding is your venue – and while it’s such an exciting decision to make, there are a few things to consider before making it official. Budget Venue, catering, and bar can be some of the highest costs when it comes to weddings. When you’re reviewing your […]
There are a few items most wedding venues don’t and can’t allow in their spaces for safety, and sometimes just simply practical, reasons. But just because there are limitations doesn’t mean you can’t achieve your wedding visions. Here are a few items that Barnwood can’t allow in our space, with awesome alternatives to perfect your […]
What couples have to say
Working with the entire Barnwood Events staff for our October wedding was absolutely AMAZING!!
Our planner, Taylor, and the owners, Julie and Dave, were so helpful throughout the entire planning process and on the day of! On the day of the wedding, Taylor and the Barnwood team did a fantastic job at setting up all of our decorations, coordinating with vendors, keeping our timeline on schedule, and cleaning up our decor at the end of the night. On the day of the wedding, Taylor and the Barnwood team did a fantastic job at setting up all of our decorations, coordinating with vendors, keeping our timeline on schedule, and cleaning up our decor at the end of the night."
- Trish
We had our wedding at Barnwood and it was an absolutely perfect day!
The Barnwood staff were so organized and took such good care of us, especially Julie (owner) and Kayla (day of coordinator). We loved the venue space, outdoor areas, and all of the decor that’s available for use free of charge! I would 100% recommend getting married or having your event here.”
- Kennedy
We loved our experience at Barnwood for our September 2024 wedding.
Taylor was a great wedding coordinator and we also loved having the farmhouse for Friday and Saturday night to spend more time with our wedding party! Plus, we could bring our dog for photos we will cherish forever!”
- Juli
Barnwood Events is an incredible place to host your wedding- we're very satisfied with choosing it.
If you want to get married somewhere with beautiful natural features like wildflowers, mature trees, and wood architecture, but also provide modern amenities to your guests like AC, even and safe flooring, EV chargers, and convenient getting ready spaces, this is your perfect venue. It was great to have a venue that feels very private and serene, but is only a 10 minute drive to downtown Madison and can be serviced by Uber and local shuttles. The space was perfect for our 160 guests and we've only received positive feedback about the drinks, the barn itself, and the layout from guests!"
- Liz
I am a wedding photographer and photographed a wedding at Barnwood Events in November 2023 and it was a lovely venue to work at!
The grounds were beautiful in the fall, the outdoor ceremony space under the willow tree was so picturesque, the reception space is lovely, and the getting ready space was perfect for the wedding party. The venue staff were super helpful and kind. I would definitely recommend booking your wedding here!”
- Brianna
