Barn 1888
Guest capacity
Up to 300 seated guests
About this venue
Barn 1888 offers a stunning rustic, yet elegant venue to exchange wedding vows, or host your event. An extraordinary setting at a great value for your money. We offer 20 picturesque acres for your ceremony and reception on a historic farm. The barn, originally built in 1888 still maintains the exposed wood beams, weathered plank walls, and a soaring vaulted ceiling displaying the gambrel roof. The farm is located in Hopkins Michigan, centrally located 30 minutes from Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and the Lakeshore. Contact us to learn more, or to book a tour of the farm.
Our event spaces
- Main Barn
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Available services that can be provided by Barn 1888
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Liability insurance
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Accommodations
- Double bed rooms
- Single queen rooms
Reviews
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Absolutely amazing
Barn 1888 is the perfect venue! They put so much effort into the barn and the grounds, it’s stunning! The owners are amazing to work with as well, they truly want your day to be perfect. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking!
Preferred vendors of Barn 1888
Caterer
Nighthawk Food & Spirits
Alto, MI
Caterer
Acclaimed Catering
Hopkins, MI
Caterer
Saladino Smoke
Caterer
Kangaroo Kitchen
Grand Rapids, MI
May, June, July, August, September, October
No, we require all alcoholic beverages to be purchased and served through our Bar service.
Yes
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps at the main entrance.
No, our venue is fully insured.
January, February, March, April, and December
Max Capacity in the Main Barn and lower level is 229. We host weddings up to 300 guests using a tent for the dinner portion of the event. Barn 1888 will created a digital table layout for you based on your final count. We reserve the right to re-configure seating to maximize capacity and crowd flow.
Yes! The barn basement can hold up to 100 guests in rows. Larger ceremonies can take place upstairs in the barn. We create an aisle and your guests sit at their tables.
Yes! All Candles are required to have glass shields(votive) or hurricane lamps with a base of some kind to protect the linen. No open flames are allowed. Glitter, confetti, artificial snow, artificial flower petals, chinese lanterns, and fireworks are not permitted, however, eco-friendly, biodegradable confetti and real flower petals are permitted.
Smoking is not allowed inside the barn. Smoking is allowed outside the barn in designated areas, but not by the entrances.
We have a list of preferred caterers that will offer you a complimentary tasting. If you choose to not use a preferred caterer, that's fine, but you need to hire a licensed(and fully staffed) catering service. The 10% service charge for all caterers is based on your total, pre-tax food and beverage costs
No, we require all alcoholic beverages to be purchased and served through Wildwood Bar Services. Several package options are available. Alcoholic beverages may be served at the farm in accordance with all local and state laws. Shots are prohibited, including liquor on ice. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in the parking lot or driveway. This is strictly enforced.
If you choose one not on our preferred list, we recommend them setting up a site visit. Due to our township noise ordinance, reception music must take place in the barn, not outside. Ceremony and cocktail hour music may take place outside. Music will end by 11:00 pm on the night of your event.
Yes, our entire Renovation project has been approved by the township. All local and state commercial codes for fire, handicap, electric, and plumbing are being followed throughout the entire process.
Most ceremonies take place between 4:00 and 5:00 pm. This gives you and your vendors enough time to get ready, and ensures that guests aren’t waiting too long between the ceremony ending and dinner.
Absolutely! $1500 is due to officially reserve a date. Your 2nd payment is due 90 days from your event, and the remaining balance is due 1 day prior to your event(usually when you come for rehearsal).
Barn 1888 is just 7 miles(10min.) from the Best Western Plus in Wayland. This hotel is currently under construction and will open soon.
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