Mad River Barn

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!

I called MRB and talked to Heather (one of the owners) and quickly scheduled a visit for the next day. The venue is absolutely amazing and the people behind it, even better. There is impeccable attention to detail and a genuine feeling of "we would be excited to have your wedding here" rather than the "you would be lucky to get married here" feeling I had at other venues. Heather said "it's like summer camp for adults"...that is exactly what we want our weekend to be like! I can't wait to continue to work with the MRB team to plan our wedding.