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Those who have lived in the Great Lakes region for any period will recognize the magic in the phrase "heading up north." Everyone has that vacation spot that allows them to escape the hustle and bustle of the everyday and focus on what's truly important: family, friends, and fun.

The Brule River Barn’s focus has always been family. We renovated our barn for our daughter’s wedding in 2012 and continue to work to make each of our clients’ weddings as special as hers was. Our premiere Weekend Wedding Experience include our Farmhouse and Cottage so you can spend your time with your friends and family building some of the best memories of your life.

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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
Inn/B&B

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September
October

Reviews of Brule River Barn

Malcolm
Malcolm Sent on 10/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding decision we made

Where to even begin...
My wife and I got married at BRB about a month ago - and I have too many good things to say, but I'll try and distill the most important and unique points below.
1. Communication - Jill was amazing to work with, from the very start of the process, to the night of the wedding, to the days following.
2. Flexibility - We were overjoyed at the ways in which Jill worked with us to make the weekend our own. Many venues will hand over a sheet of rules - take them or leave them in a "one size fits all" manner. Jill was the opposite - she went above and beyond to ensure that the wedding weekend fit what we were looking for. In our experience - it's really rare to find a venue that has lodging on premises AND has a full weekend option.
3. Venue Beauty - The barn and the grounds are just gorgeous, especially the flowers and the ceremony setting under the trees. The barn itself, and the surrounding buildings, are beautiful. It's the type of place you'll feel at home at immediately.
4. Value - the experience we had at BRB was priceless, and we feel the price for what we got was more than reasonable.

Jill - THANK YOU. It was the best weekend of our lives, and there's not a single thing we would change.

And to anyone else, if you are considering booking the barn for your wedding, two words of advice: 1. Do it and 2. Go for the full weekend package - it really sets this venue apart and will make your wedding even more special.
Amy
Amy J. Sent on 09/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Beautiful!!

Title says it all, it was perfect!! Beautiful scenery, beautiful area, beautiful venue!! I loved working with the owner, she was so amazing and just did everything she could to make sure our day was perfect, and it was!! She even has decor for you to use. Their own traditions made it so unique. I am thrilled we were able to have our celebration at the Barn! Thank you so very much!!!
gemma
Gemma Sent on 07/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeds Expectations

To say that Brule River Barn exceeded our expectations would be an understatement. From the first time we went to look at the barn we were in love with this venue. In fact, this was the first, and the ONLY venue we looked at because it is so amazing.

We were immediately impressed by the attention to even the most minute details. Moreover, what sealed the deal for us was Jill! When we met with her, she told us that BRB was about helping people create a wedding experience that they would never forget and that she valued quality time spent with loved ones. Having the barn for the whole weekend really meant we had that time to celebrate surrounded by those we love. So many other venues we'd seen online allowed us to arrive by 8 am and be out before midnight. For us, this felt so rushed because we were having friends and family fly in from all over the world and every second together was important. At BRB, we truly felt that the value was family first! While Jill could easily host multiple weddings every weekend, her choice to let couples have the entire weekend at the barn really spoke volumes that she was true to her word, and that family time is a quality that she wants to help nurture.

As far as our time at the venue during our wedding weekend, it was absolutely wonderful. Every small detail, from the barn to the cottages and summer kitchen was covered. Jill was available and stopped in to see if we needed anything and was so accommodating.

We could go on and on about how wonderful this place is not only for weddings but even just for a getaway to spend time in nature with the ones you love. We will continue to recommend BRB to everyone!!!!
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Awards

44
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
AT Entertainment AT Entertainment Wedding DJs

I own A.T. Entertainment in Duluth, and we provide DJ/Photo Booth/& Event Lighting services throughout Minnesota & Wisconsin, and we have seen pretty much every venue within 150 miles of Duluth. The Brule Barn is one of our favorite venues to return to. The completely renovated two story barn is a perfect location for weddings, reunions, and more. Jill (the owner) is an absolute dream to work with, and makes things so easy. If you are looking for a barn style event this is by far the best venue around. We quite often will run sound for the ceremony underneath the beautiful Willow Tree, then transition right to cocktail hour and dinner on the first floor, and then get the party started on the second floor. We recommend adding some up lighting and a photo booth along with a DJ package at this event.

Northland Special Events Northland Special Events Wedding Florists

What a truly phenomenal, one-of-a-kind venue! Jill has created a magical world to host a wedding with everything you need onsite. We love adding personal touches to our clients weddings and coordinating on the event weekend! We couldn't recommend this venue more highly!

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