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What is the story behind Bluestem Farm & Events?

Your wedding at Bluestem farm

Originally a dairy barn, this 100 year old barn has been transformed to a classic and elegant wedding and event barn with many modern amenities you and your guests expect for your wedding. We hold only one wedding per weekend with wedding coordination. This personalizes each wedding experience, creating the wedding of your dreams!

Amenities

You can have everything you have ever dreamed for your rustic wedding. Here is a full list of amenities that are offered at Bluestem Farm's De Graslanden Barn:

  • Indoor Restrooms

  • Air Conditioning/ Heat

  • Rustic Bar and whiskey barrel cocktail tables

  • Outdoor Patio

  • Indoor or Outdoor ceremony space

  • Capacity of 180

  • Tables and Chairs for reception and ceremony

  • Pergola for ceremony

  • Elegant lighting

  • Full day rental

  • Elevator

  • Out buildings for bridal party use

  • Day-of vendor coordination

  • 3 acres of lawn for your guests to spread out and enjoy

  • 140 acres of prairie for that peaceful setting




  • Woman-owned
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What are Bluestem Farm & Events's site fees and venue policies?

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

May
June
July
August

What are real couples saying about their experience at Bluestem Farm & Events in reviews?

This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

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Bluestem Farm is a gorgeous, well-maintained rustic barn venue with beautiful grounds perfect for photos and sunset shots. Couples praise the spacious bridal and groom suites, flexible weekend setup, and helpful preferred-vendor list. The owner/day-of coordinator is highly responsive and ensured seamless, low-stress weddings—highly recommended.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Bluestem Farm is a gorgeous, well-maintained rustic barn venue with beautiful grounds perfect for photos and sunset shots. Couples praise the spacious bridal and groom suites, flexible weekend setup, and helpful preferred-vendor list. The owner/day-of coordinator is highly responsive and ensured seamless, low-stress weddings—highly recommended.

Maddie
Maddie Sent on 10/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great venue!

Bluestem was absolutely amazing! Kelly and her team worked with the preferred vendors I chose off of their list, and she also helped our day run smoothly! I couldn’t have asked for a better venue and team!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 10/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of our dreams!!

We got married at Bluestem Farm on 6/6/2026, and we couldn’t have imagined a more perfect day or venue. From our first walkthrough to our wedding day, Kelly was incredibly helpful and professional. She went above and beyond to make sure all parts of our day ran smoothly. We had the entire weekend package, and I couldn’t recommend this enough. Having the opportunity to set up all of our decor and rehearse the night before put us at ease. Kelly also served as our day of coordinator, and all of our vendors were preferred vendors of the venue. She coordinated everything seamlessly, and it took so much stress off our plates. Beyond the logistics, the venue is absolutely stunning. So many of our guests told us how beautiful the barn & property were, and how much they enjoyed the ambience. If I had to do it all over again, I’d pick Bluestem every single time!
Annabel
Annabel Sent on 10/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding venue

My husband and I both fell in love with Bluestem Farm!
The venue was beautiful, spacious, and extremely well maintained, it is clear how much hard work Kelly puts into everything. We also appreciated her support before and during our wedding, answering all of our questions and ensuring everything ran smoothly without a single issue. We received countess compliments from our guests about how gorgeous the space was!

Thank you Kelly for all of your help in making our wedding day come to life ❤️

The Meza’s 🤍
August 21,2026
Joanna
Joanna Sent on 09/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing service

We had such an amazing experience! 🤍 Everything was beautiful, and the service was wonderful from start to finish. Kelly was absolutely amazing—so kind, helpful, and attentive throughout the whole process. She made everything feel so easy and stress-free, and we truly felt taken care of. We are so grateful for everyone who helped make our special day so beautiful and memorable! ✨🤍
C
Claudia Sent on 09/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A true delight!

Working with Kelly Happ at Bluestem Farm and Events was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! As the owner and operator, Kelly provided day-of coordination that was nothing short of perfection. From start to finish, she was incredibly calm, collected, and professional, bringing a sense of ease to the entire day.
Kelly was hands-on with both setup and teardown, making sure every detail was executed seamlessly. She coordinated directly with all of our day-of vendors, ensuring everyone was prepared and knew exactly where to go so we didn't have to stress about a single logistical detail. What truly sets Kelly apart is her warmth and genuine care—she went out of her way to make sure we actually took time to pause, relax, and soak in every moment.
Kelly went above and beyond to ensure the day we spent years planning turned out absolutely flawless. We are so grateful for her dedication and kindness, and we couldn't have asked for a better venue owner and coordinator to trust with our special day!
M
Megan Sent on 09/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Literally could not be better

I would give Bluestem 10 stars if I could!! I was the perfect place to get married. The venue is gorgeous!! Kelly was responsive, super helpful, and never made me feel bad for asking questions. We also hired her for day-of coordination services, and she was EXCELLENT!!! We also hired several of Bluestem’s preferred vendors, and they were all great too!! It made planning so much easier. Our photos turned out amazing, especially at the greenhouse!!😍 Cannot say enough good things about Kelly and this venue!! Would recommend to anyone!!!!
Haleigh
Haleigh Sent on 07/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful place to get married!

Highly recommend Bluestem Farm for your wedding! Kelly and her staff are wonderful to deal with and help make your day worry free. Kelly is quick to answer and was very patient with me and any questions/changes that I had and with her as our day of coordinator, she helped take stress off of me and allow me to just sit back and enjoy my day. We had our wedding at the end of June 2026 and we got sooo many compliments on how beautiful the venue is and all of the wonderful areas to take photos are hard to beat!!
CONNOR
Connor Sent on 06/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding venue of my dreams!

We could not have asked for a more perfect wedding venue than Blue Stem Farm and Events. We got married there on 05.29.26 and it was a dream! From the beautiful grounds to the seamless organization of the day, everything exceeded our expectations. The venue itself is absolutely stunning and created the perfect backdrop for our wedding.

One of our favorite features was the bridal and groom suites. Both spaces were amazing—comfortable, spacious, and thoughtfully designed. They provided the perfect place for everyone to get ready, relax, and enjoy those special moments before the ceremony.

A special thank you goes to Kelly, the owner, who was incredible throughout the entire process. She was always available to answer questions, offer guidance, and help with every detail, big and small. Her kindness, professionalism, and genuine care made planning our wedding so much less stressful. We truly felt supported every step of the way.

On our wedding day, everything ran smoothly, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy the celebration with our family and friends. We received so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful the venue was and how wonderful the experience felt.

If you're looking for a wedding venue that is both breathtaking and managed by someone who truly cares about making your day special, we highly recommend Blue Stem Farm and Events. If you're thinking of booking, this is your SIGN! Do it!!!❤
K
Kellyrose Sent on 06/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever!

We had our wedding at Bluestem Farm, and it was absolutely amazing from start to finish. We received so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful the venue was — it truly speaks for itself. The entire setup made the day feel fun, relaxed, and incredibly special.

One of our favorite parts was the flexibility to choose all of our own vendors, which allowed us to really personalize our day. At the same time, Bluestem provided a list of fantastic recommended vendors, which made planning so much easier.

Choosing Kelly, the owner, as our day-of coordinator was hands down one of the best decisions we made. She ensured everything ran smoothly and handled anything that came up behind the scenes so we could be fully present and enjoy every moment. We never had to worry about a thing.

We genuinely wish we could go back and do it all over again. We couldn’t recommend Bluestem Farm more highly!
Emily
Emily Sent on 05/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding venue!

This venue is beautiful and made our wedding vision come true. Both the grounds and the venue is well kept and has the best view for sunset photos. Kelly is amazing to work with; she is great with communication, was our month and day of coordinator, and made our day run smoothly. She makes everything easy, provides so much support and is very consistent and thorough. I trusted her with our wedding vision and she made it all come true if not better than we could have imagined! 
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What awards has Bluestem Farm & Events won?

84
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Where is Bluestem Farm & Events located?

Bluestem Farm & Events frequently asked questions

Bluestem Farm & Events includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Bluestem Farm & Events for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
Bluestem Farm & Events offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Bluestem Farm & Events offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
Bluestem Farm & Events offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Bluestem Farm & Events offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Bluestem Farm & Events is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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