Mad River Barn

My so had his wedding here October 2022. We were not part of the planning and we only saw the few pictures posted online. We were beyond thrilled with the venue, staff, food and florist. The pictures do not do this venue justice, it was way more beautiful in person. Thanks to everyone for making this occasion even more memorable than I could ever have expected. Adrienne, a special thanks to you.

We got married at the Mad River Barn in July and it was an absolute dream. Truly, I cannot imagine a more perfect place or better service. The venue is stunning, from the pavilion, to the grounds, to the restaurant and pub, everything was so beautiful. I could write a book about the amazing service provided by Adrienne and her team. Every single member of the MRB staff we encountered went above and beyond to make our day perfect and to make our guests feel at home. All weekend we heard from our guests about how awesome and welcoming the staff was. This was particularly important to us because we had a multiracial group of guests. Adrienne was an excellent communicator every step of the way, she is warm, experienced, thoughtful, accommodating, professional, even-keeled, just plain awesome...the list goes on. She was available throughout the planning process, and she and her team (special shout out to Taika) were superheros on the day - appearing with french fries when we were hungry and hiding out before the wedding, printing our vows and speeches on card stock morning-of, wiping down each bench for the ceremony after a downpour an hour before the ceremony, you get the point! Let's take a moment for the FOOD! I often hear that no one remembers the food at a wedding, but the food at MRB is truly memorable. Our guests are STILL talking about how delicious everything was. Chef Sam and his team are amazing. We had a casual welcome gathering in the on-site pub Friday night (so fun!) and the wood-fired flatbreads and salad were amazing, the cocktail hour and ceremony food was incredible (still salivating over the mac and cheese), and the breakfasts all weekend were phenomenal. Our guests also loved our after party in the pub and were able to get delicious late night snacks. Chef Sam checked in throughout to make sure everything was good (and yes, everything was perfect and delicious), and his team was very accommodating to our guests with dietary restrictions. It was also really fun to have the whole wedding party, immediate family, and additional friends staying on-site at the venue all weekend. It cut down on stress for everyone and made the whole weekend feel so, so special. I also need to mention the "pinterest shed." This shed is full of signs, vases, votives, baskets, frames, lanterns, place card holders, etc. for decorating. This. Was. So. Helpful. Basically everything I needed was already available with lots of different items and styles to sort through. Honestly though, the venue is so beautiful, that it barely needs decoration. If I could give Mad River Barn 10 out of 5 stars I would. My husband and I loved it, our families loved it, and our guests loved it. Several guests have shared that our wedding was the best one they'd ever been to, and we have to give all the credit to the MRB team. WE LOVE YOU GUYS!

We had the most perfect, magical wedding weekend at Mad River Barn. From the rehearsal dinner, to welcome party, wedding, to after party, they executed everything so seamlessly and made sure we were always taken care of. Adrienne and her team were an absolute delight to work with and were so incredibly kind! We also really appreciated how welcoming they were to having our golden retriever on-site with us!! I can not imagine getting married at a more beautiful venue. Thanks for everything!!!

We booked our wedding with the Mad River Barn in 2019 and after finally celebrating 3 years later, we can say without a doubt that this was our best planning decision. The fact that the Mad River Barn can cover so many aspects of the wedding weekend made planning from across the country such an easy experience. The big positives are that your family and friends can stay on site (summer camp vibes!), the MRB can coordinate and host your rehearsal/welcome dinner, reception, and Sunday brunch, and the food and bar services are all in house. The whole property is spectacular with gorgeous landscaping and the pavilion is beautiful as is, so you don't need much in terms of decor to make the space shine. Since the MRB only hosts one wedding each weekend, you really receive incredible, personalized service the entire time.
Most importantly, the MRB team is outstanding. Adrienne is the best coordinator we could have imagined, with frequent communication leading up to our wedding weekend and then flawless execution throughout our time there. She was available for questions, to provide help for our rehearsal, to execute our ceremony, and then as things popped up the rest of the weekend. Adrienne seems to be calm, cool, and collected at all times--the exact person you want to be working with. The Chef, Sam, is phenomenal. To be honest, we didn't have any expectations for the quality of our wedding food based on the other weddings we've attended. We were BLOWN AWAY by how good every single meal was--the breakfasts were outstanding, the appetizers and entrees for our reception were perfect, and even the late night snacks in the pub were outrageous, especially the arancini! He describes his style as "rustic elegance" (I hope I got that right, Sam!) and absolutely nails it (his prior experience in the food world throughout Vermont will blow your mind too). We had a handful of friends with specific dietary restrictions who endlessly complimented their "chef's choice" meals too! Then of course the owners, Andrew and Dave, are the sweetest human beings who will stop to help in any way, shape, or form. Andrew was working throughout our entire reception and even took care of all of the cards and gifts at the pavilion so that we didn't have to worry about those. We really enjoyed every team member's company: Robin, Rachel, Jess, Jenny, Caleb and everyone I'm forgetting to name were kind, attentive, and just generally fun to be around.
Lastly, all of our vendors had the kindest things to say about working with the MRB. Those who had worked on site before said it's one of their favorite venues to work at, and the ones who were new to the MRB were floored by its beauty, the ease of working with the staff, and how smoothly every event flowed.
The Mad River Barn provided us with the most perfect wedding weekend we could have imagined. If you can manage to snag a date, we can't recommend it enough.

We can't say enough about our wedding weekend at Mad River Barn! It was beyond our expectations! Our friends and family can't stop talking about it. Unfortunately due to the pandemic our wedding had to be delayed two times and MRB made the situation stress free and easy to handle. From planning to the actual wedding they were simply amazing in every way. The food for every single meal throughout the weekend was absolutely epic! The staff were attentive, polite, and so much fun! The venue and surroundings are amazing and just perfect. It was great to go to one location and have everything available (hotel, rehearsal dinner, breakfast, pub for after parties, ceremony site, cocktail hour, and reception). Being able to have our family and friends stay at MRB and no one else was such a fun time. It was a nonstop fun filled weekend with all of our loved ones in one amazing location and we couldn't have asked for more. We our already talking about going back for vacation next year with a big group of us! Adrienne, Andrew, Jess, and the rest of the staff - Jen and I can't thank you enough for making our weekend even better than we had expected! You all are amazing and we are so grateful to have found MRB and met all of you. We had a blast getting to know you all. Thanks so much for everything. We will see you next year!!

Not only is the Mad River Barn naturally gorgeous, but the staff are so attentive and organized - we couldn’t have imagined a better place to get married!

One of the things we really love about MRB is how reasonable their services are, and how they help you to not waste money - but they actually help you save!!

First, they help to work with you on figuring out a strategy for alcohol, and they are upfront in helping so there are no “morning after” bill surprises, which was something we respect and appreciate.

Next, when it comes to decorations, they don’t charge for rentals for the tables that you already have, and the tables are such a natural color that you don’t need to cover them with linen rentals.

When it came to decorating, we didn’t need to do much because of the natural beauty of the pavilion, but they do have a “Pinterest shed” with tons of decorations and table numbers that we were able to use, so we didn’t need to spend money on decorations, and we didn’t waste buying something that would be used for one night. This saved a huge hassle and expense, and is a fantastic benefit to couples.

We loved having MRB as our home base for the weekend, and the staff was all incredibly attentive and friendly to anything we needed. The day of the wedding, they helped to make sure that we had a bite to eat and cocktails for cocktail hour, because they knew we wouldn’t get to them ourselves, and at the end of the night, they delivered our gifts to our room for us, so we didn’t need to worry about delegating tasks to the wedding party or stressing about it.

I could not recommend MRB enough!!

We were not sure what to expect when we decided to proceed with our wedding celebration amid a global pandemic, but we could not be more grateful for the support of the Mad River Barn staff. They took all of the necessary precautions to make our guests feel safe and comfortable during this unusual time. Despite being their first wedding event for the entire summer, they had all of their COVID safety protocols in place to meet rigorous state guidelines for food and bar service throughout the duration of the event. We were all a bit apprehensive to be amongst a larger crowd after many weeks of isolation, but their attention to detail immediately put us at ease. They demonstrated the utmost professionalism and flexibility while helping us work through some difficult decisions as our vision for our event was forced to evolve.

When planning our event, we did not want to feel pressured to conform to a demanding timeline, but instead wanted to feel fully present with our friends and family. By selecting a venue that allowed the majority of our guests to stay onsite, we were able to host our rehearsal dinner, welcome party, ceremony, reception, and after party all in the versatile event spaces found on the property. This helped us make the most of the weekend because there was no need to add in additional travel time to an already tight schedule. As an added bonus, Mad River Barn had a ton of great accommodations, including a pub and game room that kept our guests entertained late into the night! The grounds are beautifully landscaped and maintained and our guests thoroughly enjoyed exploring the property in their spare time. It was truly a warm and welcoming experience for all and we could not be more grateful for the positive and friendly interactions from this team!

They are organized, professional, and so nice! They made my wedding day run so smoothly. The barn is beautiful and the food is amazing!!

The Mad River Barn was everything we dreamed of. A breathtaking venue that includes everything you need, delicious food, and staff who treat you like family. My family and guests had such a wonderful weekend staying on the property, and no one wanted to leave. One thing I really love about MRB is that they honestly go above and beyond to think of everything you could possibly need for your day. Rain in the forecast? Don't worry—they have a ton of umbrellas, including clear ones! This was a huge sigh of relief for me. I didn't realize it until I got there that weekend, but rain was forecast and I was so nervous. Then I saw that they had us covered. Need some extra decor? Have no fear. They have an entire Pinterest shed that you can borrow from. Guests with special dietary restrictions? MRB accommodated guests of mine who were gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, could only eat pureed food due to medical issues, etc. It was just an amazing weekend from start to finish and I can't wait to go back and visit.

We can't recommend Mad River Barn highly enough! The owners Heather & Andrew are wonderful guides in planning and executing whatever you envision for your wedding, and the entire staff is incredibly kind and professional. The venue itself is beautiful. The ceremony site is intimate and photographs beautifully; the barn for the reception is modern but rustic and is a great blank canvas for your theme. We had 150 people and the site accommodated everyone wonderfully. Because ~40 of our guests stayed at Mad River Barn and everyone else stayed at other nearby inns, it felt like adult summer camp and made our wedding festivities stretch out for the entire weekend. We used the pub and the restaurant Friday and Sunday to spend extra time with our guests. On the day of our wedding, it was made everything so much easier to be able to get ready on site (separate areas for groomsmen and bride/bridesmaids) and then have the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and after party (in the pub) all within walking distance of one another.
You can really trust the team at Mad River Barn, which made the planning process much less stressful for us. Heather helped us find ways to stay within our budget but also make the events that we wanted throughout the weekend come to life in the most wonderful way. Our wedding was everything that we wanted, and then some. Having the perfect venue was a huge factor in this! Enjoy!