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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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Frequently asked questions

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

Reviews of Bluestem Farm & Events

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Bluestem Farm is a stunning, well‑maintained rustic barn venue with gorgeous grounds, sunset views, and roomy bridal and groom suites. Guests praise the flexibility to use preferred vendors and weekend rental options. The owner and on‑site coordinator are highly responsive and run the day smoothly, making events relaxed and near‑flawless. Highly recommended.

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Bluestem Farm is a stunning, well‑maintained rustic barn venue with gorgeous grounds, sunset views, and roomy bridal and groom suites. Guests praise the flexibility to use preferred vendors and weekend rental options. The owner and on‑site coordinator are highly responsive and run the day smoothly, making events relaxed and near‑flawless. Highly recommended.

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! 
Ruby
Ruby Sent on 05/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

spring wedding at bluestem!!

My husband and I just got married here last weekend, everything was absolutely amazing! The venue itself is so beautiful and has so much charm. Kelly is absolutely amazing to work with and I couldn’t have asked for a better day. She was so helpful with decor set up and coordinating with our vendors. I highly recommend Bluestem!
J
Jordan Sent on 05/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

100000/10!

Bluestem was the first place we looked at and nothing after it compared! I highly recommend the weekend rental, setting up the Friday before made Saturday stress free! Kelly coming as your planner/coordinator exceeded my expectations! She was there to help with the last minute things that came up with the vendors down to helping me bustle my dress and get all those dang buttons undone at the end of the night! I got so many compliments on the beauty of this venue and my wedding pictures are a dream because of it! 10000/10 recommend Kelly and Bluestem!
Madison
Madison Sent on 08/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Venue- and Coordinator!

Bluestem was the perfect venue for our wedding — absolutely beautiful, especially during sunset. We got so many compliments from guests about how gorgeous the space was. It’s the ideal setup for people to enjoy both indoor and outdoor spaces, and there was something for everyone.

But what really made our experience great was working with Kelly. She was so helpful and responsive from day one, and super flexible with all the changes we had along the way. She handled both venue coordination and day-of planning, and made everything feel smooth and stress-free. She's down to earth, easy to talk to, and just really great at what she does.

The venue itself has everything you could want — a beautiful bridal suite and groom’s space, A/C and heat, indoor restrooms, space to spread out, and lots of thoughtful details that made things easy.
If you’re considering Bluestem — do it. And if you’re lucky enough to have Kelly as your coordinator, you’re in great hands.
F
Francisco Sent on 07/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

June 2025 Wedding

Bluestem farms was everything we dreamed of. Beautiful, elegant and affordable. Kelly and her team were amazing from start to finish. We would not change a thing. Thank you so much!
Breanne
Breanne Sent on 06/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

May 2025 wedding

We had the absolute best time getting married at Blue Stem. The rustic barn is gorgeous, the nature views are unbeatable, and the whole vibe was relaxed and magical. The bridal and groom suites were perfect, and having a coordinator made everything so easy. Seriously, zero stress just love, laughter, and amazing memories. Highly recommend!
I
Isabella Sent on 10/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Summer 2024 Wedding

Bluestem Farm was the perfect place to get married near a barn. The venue was beautiful. our coordinator, Kelly, went above and beyond! She made the process go smoothly and less stressful. Everything was perfect and wanted to say thank you!
Kayla
Kayla Sent on 10/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our June 15th wedding of 2024

We had our wedding 6/15/24 at the blue stem farms and events. When I say this venue is breathtaking, it has everything you’re looking for in a rustic style barn. From the beautiful property to the barn this will make your wedding day even more special. Have to give a huge shot out to Kelly the owner, she is the sweetest lady you will meet. She made sure during the whole planning process to be by our sides. If you need to speak to her, she’s right there for you. On our wedding day she made sure everything ran smoothly. I cannot think of one thing that went wrong. She did a fabulous job ensuring everything was set up properly with the vendors. Highly recommend!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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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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