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[DennissBride]

First, I would like to say Hi to everyone, my name is Connie...yes...I am a newbie!!!:D

My fiance and I have decided that we are going with a country theme for our reception. I would love to rent a barn, but it is proving to be difficult to find one in my area. I live in metro-Detroit. I have found a few, but they are all too far away...a hour drive or more from where my ceremony will be held. Our ceremony will be held at a park. There are some rural communities near the park, which should be helpful.

So far, I have friends and family asking around, and watching out for a possible barn to rent. I have even thought about making flyers, and posting them at grocery stores and markets. The few (distance challenged) barns that I have found, I found online. I'll admit it...I need HELP!!!

I am looking for ideas, in how to go about finding a barn to rent. Any and all suggestions are very helpful. Or..."if I were a wedding planner, looking for a barn for my clients...how would I go about finding one?"

[LILBOBO1980]

I would talk to people that work at any feed stores around there and also see if you can hang a flyer up there... or have them sitting on the counter.


Also... maybe Craigslist.org could help you?? You never know... alot of farmers use resources like that to get good deals on equipment....

UUUuuummmm ... If you find one driving around... I would just get the address and send them a letter explaining what you would like to do.

**** put an add in the local paper... I am sure someone that reads the add could refer you somewhere.

I am just about all out of ideas... If I come up with another I will be back : )

Good Luck!!!! and Welcome

[Nekochanpurr]

Hiya!!! YAY another michigander!! Where in Metro Detroit are you? You might actually know where Garden City is!! lol
I can look around and see if there are any barn stuff around here.. *^^*

[val24]

where in michigan and what is the furthest you want to go to or where is your ceremony place at?

[hummingbird521]

You might also check with some local vets and see who might own horses or such. Most horse barns are much nicer than any others.

[FFC]

I'm having my reception in a barn as well! It happens to be right in Sacramento... I hope you find what you're looking for! It's going to be fantastic!

[DennissBride]

Wow...I can see now that I am gonna get addicted to this website!!! The Fourms mostly! You girls are fantastic...please keep the suggestions comming...two minds are better than one...and in this case many minds are better than one!!!

I know that Garden City is near Dearborn!!! Neven been there though!

I am more north...I am in Harrison Township, My fiance is in Rochester Hills. He's a half hour drive from me....I'm considering moving in with him in a few months.

Our ceramony will be held at Stoney Creek Metropark in Shelby Township. Some of the citys I was told to focus on are Romeo and Washington Township. They are all within a reasonable driving distance, so thats where I'm gonna put my energy!

Again...I really appreciate all of your help!!!

[Nekochanpurr]

Ahh, actually! My friend owns a horsey, i'll ask her about barns for you! =D

[val24]

stony creek is awesome
the reception place is beautiful there

i will see if i can think of anything out your ways.
i know there is a place out that ways but i cant remember right now. there should be tons out that ways though

[DennissBride]

Ahh, actually! My friend owns a horsey, i'll ask her about barns for you! =D

Oh that would be wonderful of you...I appreciate it...thanx!!!

[DennissBride]

stony creek is awesome
the reception place is beautiful there

i will see if i can think of anything out your ways.
i know there is a place out that ways but i cant remember right now. there should be tons out that ways though

I agree that the reception tent is beautiful...but it doesn't fit our budget! So, we will have our ceremony there, and capture tons of georgous pictures...then off to the country side!!! ;)

[Nekochanpurr]

Oh that would be wonderful of you...I appreciate it...thanx!!!

She doesn't own a barn or anything, but she'll be able to tell me where all the pretty ones in it, or at least ask her friend (who is filthy rich) who has owned lots of horseys before. :kitty:

[brendalin]

I have no idea how far/close these are to you, but this is what I found...

The Coopersville Farm Museum at Coopersville has a beautiful one-year old facility with rural ambience available for wedding receptions, meetings, etc. Set up for caterers or do-it-yourself. Contact LeeAnn or Cindy at 616.997.8555 or cindyt@cooppersvillefarmmuseum.org (cindyt@cooppersvillefarmmuseum.org) or visit www.coopersvillefarmmuseum.org (http://www.coopersvillefarmmuseum.org)

Heart of the Vineyard round barn is located on a vineyard at Baroda in southeastern MI and offers space for weddings and other social events. This site was a featured barn (http://www.thebarnjournal.org/featured/016/index.html) at The Barn Journal. Contact 1.800.716.WINE or www.heartofthevineyard.com (http://www.heartofthevineyard.com/).

The Post Family Farm, Hudsonville (near Grand Rapids) features a 1915 barn that seats 150 guests for weddings and other events. Please phone 616.669.1964 or visit www.postfamilyfarm.com (http://www.postfamilyfarm.com/).

The Blue Dress Barn, Millburg, MI (St Joe-Benton Harbor) has recently opened a 4600 sq. ft. reception hall accommodating 280 in the historic "House of David" dairy barn. Please visit www.bluedressbarn.com (http://www.bluedressbarn.com/) or contact Amelia at 269.944.1751 or ameliabriske@earthlink.net (ameliabriske@earthlink.net)

Good Luck!

[DennissBride]

She doesn't own a barn or anything, but she'll be able to tell me where all the pretty ones in it, or at least ask her friend (who is filthy rich) who has owned lots of horseys before. :kitty:


Hey, every little bit will help!
So I was wondering... that tickerfactory thing...do you just paste it into the signature section?

[DennissBride]

I have no idea how far/close these are to you, but this is what I found...

The Coopersville Farm Museum at Coopersville has a beautiful one-year old facility with rural ambience available for wedding receptions, meetings, etc. Set up for caterers or do-it-yourself. Contact LeeAnn or Cindy at 616.997.8555 or cindyt@cooppersvillefarmmuseum.org (cindyt@cooppersvillefarmmuseum.org) or visit www.coopersvillefarmmuseum.org (http://www.coopersvillefarmmuseum.org)

Heart of the Vineyard round barn is located on a vineyard at Baroda in southeastern MI and offers space for weddings and other social events. This site was a featured barn (http://www.thebarnjournal.org/featured/016/index.html) at The Barn Journal. Contact 1.800.716.WINE or www.heartofthevineyard.com (http://www.heartofthevineyard.com/).

The Post Family Farm, Hudsonville (near Grand Rapids) features a 1915 barn that seats 150 guests for weddings and other events. Please phone 616.669.1964 or visit www.postfamilyfarm.com (http://www.postfamilyfarm.com/).

The Blue Dress Barn, Millburg, MI (St Joe-Benton Harbor) has recently opened a 4600 sq. ft. reception hall accommodating 280 in the historic "House of David" dairy barn. Please visit www.bluedressbarn.com (http://www.bluedressbarn.com/) or contact Amelia at 269.944.1751 or ameliabriske@earthlink.net (ameliabriske@earthlink.net)

Good Luck!

Wow Brenda...that sure is a bunch of fantastic information...I hope it didn't take a long time to put that together. To be completely honest, they are all outta my range (distace challenged...LOL)...But you never know, there very well could be a bride here in michigan, like me, that would be able to use this info. Thank you!

[Nekochanpurr]

Hey, every little bit will help!
So I was wondering... that tickerfactory thing...do you just paste it into the signature section?

Yep! Just get the right code for it, it should be at the bottom or side after you make a ticker :grinhappy: