The Other Barn

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Guest capacity

Up to 175 seated guests

About this venue

The Other Barn is nestled in the heart of Howard County, MD, providing a rustic and charming barn setting, close to home. Originally a dairy barn, it now provides a unique, elegant, and warm atmosphere perfect for celebrating life's special moments. The Other Barn is ideal for hosting outdoor wedding ceremonies and indoor wedding receptions on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The Other Barn prides itself on being an affordable, local venue while allowing our clients to choose all of their own vendors in order to watch their dreams become a reality on their special day. Clients are required to bring in a licensed caterer of their choice. We offer a full kitchen, a large ice machine, and ice chests. We will set up tables and chairs for you prior to your event, according to a specialized floor plan that you design with our Facility & Rental Coordinator. Table coverings, decorations, and other set-ups will be provided and put in place by the client and their vendors.

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-175

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Farms, Barns, Ranches

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
5851 Robert Oliver Pl, Columbia, MD 21045

Our event spaces

Loft

A rustic and charming barn setting, close to home, providing a unique, elegant, and warm atmosphere perfect for celebrating life's special moments.

Originally a hayloft, the Loft retains the original wooden high-beam ceilings, features a new hardwood floor allowing for an open floor plan, and is bordered by maple benches, making the room warm and inviting. Enter the Loft through the distinctive Silo staircase and capture some unique photos. The Loft currently seats up to 175 people.

Guest capacity

Up to 175 Seated

Up to 175 Standing

Square footage

2,884

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, After party, Farewell brunch

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Dimmers for lighting customization - Tables and chairs - Microphone - Projector screen (projector not included) - Prep kitchen - Lift for handicap accessibility

Courtyard

The florescent Courtyard creates the perfect backdrop for your special day.

The Courtyard is a wonderful location for wedding ceremonies, photographs, and for guests to enjoy a breath of fresh air. Up to 175 white, fan-backed chairs may be set up for your wedding guests for an additional fee. The Courtyard may only be rented in conjunction with rental of the Loft.

Guest capacity

Up to 175 Seated

Up to 175 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Outlets for DJ accessibility - 175 white, fan-backed chairs

Smithy/Tack Rooms

Ideal cocktail hour space, next to the Courtyard and on the way to the Loft.

This fully carpeted room on our main level is perfect for a cocktail hour before your wedding reception in the Loft. The glass doors, originally entrances for cows into the barn, look out to the flower-filled Courtyard.

Guest capacity

Up to 65 Seated

Up to 125 Standing

Square footage

1,400

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Dimmers for lighting customization - Tables and chairs

Loft

A rustic and charming barn setting, close to home, providing a unique, elegant, and warm atmosphere perfect for celebrating life's special moments.

Originally a hayloft, the Loft retains the original wooden high-beam ceilings, features a new hardwood floor allowing for an open floor plan, and is bordered by maple benches, making the room warm and inviting. Enter the Loft through the distinctive Silo staircase and capture some unique photos. The Loft currently seats up to 175 people.

Guest capacity

Up to 175 Seated

Up to 175 Standing

Square footage

2,884

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, After party, Farewell brunch

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- Dimmers for lighting customization - Tables and chairs - Microphone - Projector screen (projector not included) - Prep kitchen - Lift for handicap accessibility

Available services that can be provided by The Other Barn

Services & amenities

  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Lighting
  • Standard Chairs

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