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The Barn at Monterey Valley is nestled between the beautiful rolling hills of Monterey Township on 80 private acres. Formally a fruit farm the property has been in the Dendel family for over 150 years. Just a few minutes west of US 131 the property is conveniently located between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, Michigan. This tranquil location, full of nature and beautiful landscaping provides the perfect backdrop for memories to be made.

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Katelyn Sent on 06/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST Wedding Venue!

I cannot say enough positive things about the Barn! Holly and the staff are dedicated to their craft and could not have been more helpful in helping us ensure our wedding day went smoothly! Especially during COVID times they helped us navigate through the tough times. If you are looking for beautiful barn venue I would HIGHLY recommend the Barn at Monterey Valley!
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 11/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding Venue

When we first saw the venue we were sold. It is naturally beautiful and needed very little additional decorations. We got married this September and Holly and everyone there was very accommodating and flexible in regards to the pandemic. The venue was also very open and has a lot of outdoor space which made everyone feel more comfortable. They helped us through the whole process prior to the wedding and had a staff member onsite the whole day of the wedding who was awesome. Such a perfect place for a perfect day! Would highly recommend this venue for anyone getting married!
Chris
Chris Sent on 09/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely spectacular

Couldn’t have asked for a better venue. Not only was everything (and I mean everything) fully detailed and beautiful, but the ladies we worked with were fantastic as well. They helped with all details and acted as wedding planners. Couldn’t have done it without them. We received multiple compliments on the venue throughout the night. It is absolutely worth the drive.
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Heather Sent on 09/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
What an amazing place. They girls there are so helpful.
Vanessa
Vanessa Sent on 12/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I can't say enough positive things about this venue. I booked in December 2015 for August 2017 - and it was TOTALLY worth the wait.
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Jennifer Sent on 09/23/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Barn at Monetery Valley is absolutely perfect!!! The grounds are beautiful, perfect setting for an outdoor wedding and of course if it does rain the back up plan to get married inside would be just as beautiful. All of my guests are still sending me emails and texts (2 weeks later) how beautiful the venue was. Kelly and Holly are GREAT to work with and helped with whatever was needed. Perfect place to say your "I Do's" and start your life together. Jennifer H (married on 9/9/16)
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Kadi Sent on 09/08/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Barn at Monterey Valley was the PERFECT venue for our wedding this past weekend. The place is absolutely stunning! From the outdoor ceremony site to all the little details surrounding the barn. I got so compliments on how beautiful the setting was! Many friends comparing to other weddings they had been to this summer raved about the barn being awesome.
Not only is the setting perfect, Holly and Kelly were both so great to work with! They were very accommodating and helpful! Everything ran smoothly the day of our wedding and they were behind the scenes making sure that happened.
I love all of the little areas outside of the barn where guests can be comfortable and communicate with others easily. I couldn't imagine a more perfect wedding day and it all started with the venue. We appreciate all of your help Holly & Kelly!
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User2222009 Sent on 07/12/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I found this location while searching the internet for "barn weddings." It was exactly what I had envisioned in my mind. The barn is new and has chandeliers and beautiful details like old wooden mantles, a bar top made of pennies and even a penny dance floor. There are antique looking chalkboards to write the dinner menu as well as the bar menu. You don't need a lot of decorations to make it simple, elegant and beautiful for your reception!

The outdoors is equally beautiful. There are flowers everywhere! There is a GORGEOUS, open aired chapel with white pews and wooden chairs for the ceremony. This was important for me because I had always envisioned getting married inside a church. This was the best of both worlds! They even let you sign your names and wedding date on the wood of the chapel. My husband built a cross that can be added in front of the chapel as well. It's beautiful!

Holly is very flexible and even offered to hang all of our lanterns for us in the barn. She also allows you to provide some of your own food like drinks, alcohol if you desire, and a dessert table. You're able to choose your own vendors - ANY vendors - not ones pre-selected on a sheet. There is great flexibility and the wedding coordinator that assisted with the rehearsal was fabulous! I would recommend this venue without any hesitation.
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User2763880 Sent on 06/25/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My Fiancee wasn't really thrilled about going venue looking. We looked at 4 different places in person after I did the research and this was the only place he said "wow I love it!" This place is beautiful with tons of flowers and a unique barn setting. We are very excited to have our wedding there and are looking forward to the casual atmosphere we can make this (we are having a family reunion style wedding). Love the fact there is room to play yard games during cocktail hour and a fire pit for S'mores later in the evening. They have a rain plan and can accommodate up to 200 guests. This place is perfect for our dream wedding.

Update to review:

We were married here on May 21, 2016. This wedding venue could not have been more perfect for the relaxed, casual wedding we wanted to have. Holly and her team did an amazing job helping us set up and take down everything. They were super responsive to our every need. We have heard nothing but rave reviews from our guests about how cool, unique, and beautiful this venue is. Everything from the venue providing tables and chairs, providing wood for the fire so we didn't have to bring our own to the fish pond where guests could feed the fish was amazing. At the end of the night we were chatting with our DJ and he said he had never been to a wedding venue where the staff was so accommodating and knew their stuff. My only recommendation for this place is to book early. Now that the word is out about how fantastic it is everyone is wanting to book it. Our wedding day was perfect and the best day of our life so far. We couldn't have asked for anything better. We LOVE LOVE LOVE The Barn at Monterey Valley!
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Laura Sent on 06/15/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I searched for a long time to get the venue of my dreams. This has the look and feel of an apple orchard but there is a small, clean, pond, a ceremony gazebo with a bell you get to ding once you get married, a labyrinth for gardens, waterfalls, s'mores bar, HUGE barn with an amazing cake display window. I can't describe how gorgeous and unique this place is! Just go visit it and I guarantee you'll fall in love! You can even bring in your own EVERYTHING which helps keep the cost down! Can't wait to get married here!!
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The Barn at Monterey Valley frequently asked questions

The Barn at Monterey Valley includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Event Planning
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Barn at Monterey Valley for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Farm/Ranch
The Barn at Monterey Valley offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Barn at Monterey Valley offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
The Barn at Monterey Valley offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
The Barn at Monterey Valley offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Barn at Monterey Valley is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in value, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.4 in average response time.

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