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Sweeney Barn

From 1 to 200 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
Jordan
Lindsey
Asha
Maya
Armel

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

Sweeney Barn is a wedding venue where rustic charm meets modern sophistication in Manassas, Virginia. The historic barn has been restored to make it a perfect space for couples looking for a unique venue. When the Sweeney family purchased the original structure in 2017, they kept all the history and charm of the dairy barn while also transforming it into a beautiful place for special events.

Facilities and Capacity
Sweeney Barn has both indoor and outdoor facilities, with the capacity to host up to 200 guests for a seated banquet with a dance floor. The barn is easily accessible for guests of differing abilities and is climate-controlled inside for everyone's comfort. The lower level has an open floor plan which can accommodate ceremonies or cocktail hours. The upper level consists of a grand ballroom for the reception and a get-ready-suite for wedding preparations.

Services Offered
Sweeney Barn may be a historical building, but it is easily accessible and fully equipped with modern amenities. You will have up to ten hours of access to the facilities - three hours for set-up, six hours for guests, and one hour for clean-up.

Sweeney Barn rental includes:

  • (200) white padded chairs
  • (200) fruitwood padded chairs
  • (20) wine barrels with stools for high-top tables
  • (24) 66" round banquet tables seating 8-10 guests each
  • (10) 6' rectangle tables for buffet, dessert, DJ, etc.
  • (1) half moon sweetheart table
  • (1) ceremony podium
  • (2) ceremony arches
  • Assorted lanterns, decor and lawn games

Couples must have a wedding coordinator present for the event. There is a list of preferred partners that have a great relationship with the venue and know how the layout and flow of the space work best. Couples may choose to use a full-service caterer outside of the provided list for an additional $1,000 fee. They can also use any restaurant for the food for no additional fee, but they are then required to work with a specific company on Sweeney Barn's partner list for the set up, break down, bartending, cleaning and trash removal. This can be discussed and coordinated with the venue prior to the event.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 7 years in business

  • We speak English

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FAQ

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?

$5,500

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

$5,500

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
Parking

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

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Barn
Historic Building
Loft

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August

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Reviews of Sweeney Barn

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Sweeney Barn is a beautiful, well‑kept, and versatile venue with a bright downstairs ceremony space, a grand chandeliered upstairs reception, and lovely outdoor/photo spots. The team is organized, responsive, and excellent at vendor coordination and handling day‑of issues. Included tables/chairs/decor, accessibility, convenient location, and strong value make it highly recommended.

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Sweeney Barn is a beautiful, well‑kept, and versatile venue with a bright downstairs ceremony space, a grand chandeliered upstairs reception, and lovely outdoor/photo spots. The team is organized, responsive, and excellent at vendor coordination and handling day‑of issues. Included tables/chairs/decor, accessibility, convenient location, and strong value make it highly recommended.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 116 reviews
Google
4.8/5 321 reviews
Jordan
Jordan Sent on 10/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding Venue

We absolutely loved Sweeney Barn as our wedding venue! The space was stunning, with bright, natural lighting in the ceremony area that made everything feel warm and inviting. One of our favorite features was the ability to have an outdoor cocktail hour during golden hour—it created such a beautiful and magical atmosphere. The grand reception space, with its gorgeous chandeliers, added an elegant touch, and there were so many versatile areas for guests to explore, including an outdoor space perfect for stepping out for fresh air or enjoying a cigar.

Sweeney Barn truly had everything we wanted for a perfect wedding. Andrea, in particular, was incredible to work with—she made the whole planning process seamless. We also worked with many of their preferred vendors, all of whom provided top-notch service and high-quality products. It was a dream come true, and we can’t recommend this venue enough!
K
Katelyn Sent on 09/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Reception

We couldn’t have asked for a better reception venue! The barn was not only absolutely beautiful, but also spotless and so well-kept. From the very beginning, the team was incredibly responsive and organized, which immediately put me at ease. During our walkthrough, they answered every single question and went above and beyond to make sure I felt stress-free. They seamlessly brought together all of our vendor plans, provided clear diagrams, and made sure every detail was accounted for. Their professionalism and organization took all the pressure off me, so I could just enjoy the process. If you’re looking for a venue that’s stunning, clean, and run by people who truly care, this is it!
Lindsey
Lindsey Sent on 09/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Sweeney Love

My husband and I just had our wedding at Sweeney Barn and it was such an amazing day. We fell in love with Sweeney right away and are so grateful we were able to have our wedding there. Sweeney is convenient and has many options for their floor plans. We were able to utilize each space and they were set-up beautifully. The staff were incredibly helpful and experienced, helping us along the way (shout-out to Andrea and Glynis!). We’re so grateful we found Sweeney Barn and will forever cherish it!
D
Dale Sent on 09/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best in NOVA!

Sweeney Barn is the absolute best wedding venue in NOVA. Their team are the most dedicated individuals who have a wealth of event industry knowledge. I found their website to have the most easily accessible information so I could do extensive research prior to selecting them. Also my guests cannot stop talking about how gorgeous the building is. We really achieved a "wow" moment during the reception with the gorgeous chandeliers and the decor we chose. I highly recommend Andrea and her Team to any couple looking to get married in the NOVA area. They are the BEST!
J
Jessica Sent on 08/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue

The best night of our lives! The staff was incredibly attentive, answered all our questions quickly, and worked seamlessly with our vendors. We can't recommend Sweeney Barn enough.
Asha
Asha Sent on 08/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Breathtaking venue & amazing team

We are SO glad we chose Sweeney Barn as our wedding venue. The history and beautiful detail of the barn coupled with an ideal location for out-of-town guests made it such a perfect venue. Stepping into the barn on our wedding day and seeing all the details again and seeing it decorated for the big day was so special!

Andrea is also incredible to work with. She made us feel so at ease and excited and answered our (many) questions so quickly! Working with her, we felt so confident our wedding day would be perfect - and it was!

Highly recommend this beautiful venue!
Maya
Maya Sent on 08/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Stunning Venue

We hosted our Mehendi/Sangeet night and Sweeney Barn and we could not have picked a more perfect venue. There are two floors to the venue, the ground level and the upper level. Both levels are absolutely stunning. The ground level was super bright and warm-perfect for the daytime when the sun is still out- and the upper level was very grand with beautiful chandeliers - perfect for a night reception. There are so many locations in and around Sweeney Barn that are perfect for couple photos: the stair case, gazebo, outside the barn, etc. We are extremely excited to see how the photos look!

Andrea and Meghan were also extremely easy and fun to work with. They made things very easy for us as the couple and the final vendor walkthrough was very quick and efficient. Overall, would definetly recommend Sweeney Barn as a venue of choice.
Armel
Armel Sent on 08/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue

Beautiful, amazing venue. Our guests had fun, enjoyed the time at the venue. We love it
C
Cesia Sent on 07/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue with exceptional staff!

We were beyond happy to book Sweeney Barn as our wedding venue!! We received an exceptional experience through not only the beautiful space but also through the management staff. They were prompt and professional in communication, and provided opportunities to explore other vendors through their open house events. Any questions or doubts we had were always clarified in a timely manner. They made the wedding planning process easy to work with. A plus is that the venue will offer several layout options both indoor and outdoor. It’s also wheel chair accessible, so our grandmother was able to go up and down the floors in her wheelchair with no problem. Weather can be unpredictable, and our wedding day ended up being the hottest day of June! But the staff was ready to quickly accommodate indoor plans and provide with a beautiful, safe, and comfortable space for us to celebrate our special day. Without a doubt, we highly recommend Sweeney Barn.
Jae
Jae Sent on 03/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect gem

When looking for wedding venues we both decided on one location each via online search first and made the decision we will save time to no matter what choose between the two after visiting. The first location was a BEAUTIFUL and had most of everything we wanted but the GM there put in very effort to entice us to have the wedding there. We were handed a folder and told to "self tour" the place and ask any questions if we had any. It felt like the GM knew the location was a prime wedding venue spot, so there was no need to put in any work. So that was a bit of a turn off and set the expectations of how these venue tours were going to be like. BUT NOPE. Andrea at Sweeny Barn was the complete opposite. When we arrived, she greeted us with an incredible smile and energy. Handed us our folder and asked her to join her on the tour so she can explain how everything can be utilized at Sweeny Barn for the wedding. She had a tablet and showed us prior weddings and how they set things up so we can visualize the dream. She answered all our questions without hesitation since it was clear she knew her stuff. This level of customer service gave us the confidence that that if something was to happen, Sweeny Barn will be able to work with us and make sure that all parties are happy.
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Team

Andrea Van Wambeke
Andrea Van Wambeke
General Manager
Noel & Alannah Sweeney
Noel & Alannah Sweeney
Owner

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Sweeney Barn frequently asked questions

Sweeney Barn includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
The space offered by Sweeney Barn for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
Sweeney Barn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Sweeney Barn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
Sweeney Barn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Sweeney Barn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
Sweeney Barn 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.
Sweeney Barn currently offers 1 discount promotion for wedding services.
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