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Jenny Proctor
Jenny Proctor
Private Events Director

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6 years in business

We speak English

13 team members

The Bur Oak is an independently run event venue in the heart of the Atwood neighborhood. To bring new life to the historic century-old building, the Bur Oak team extensively renovated and restored the space, exposing the barrel roof, brick walls, and hand-laid tile. We used reclaimed wood specific to the era and added a Viennese-style stage to the Great Hall. The bar top is hand-poured concrete and finished with a hard lacquer to capture an aged look.

The venue has a 120-person seated ceremony capacity and a 130-person reception capacity. The addition of the lower level gathering hall and suite makes the Bur Oak an ideal turnkey venue for any wedding and reception. Whether you're gathering to enjoy entertainment or to celebrate an unforgettable event, the collective dream of this space is to bring all walks of life together for great conversation and good times. We celebrate your freedom to express your true self, to make memories that will last a lifetime, and most importantly, we hope to make you feel “at home.”

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Pricing information

$2,500 starting price $2,000 starting price
$8,000 average price $6,500 average price
Reception
$2,500 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
These prices are available for the months of May through October.

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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?

$2,500

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

$2,000

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

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

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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
Bar Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April

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Reviews of The Bur Oak

Weddingwire
5.0/5 5 reviews
Google
4.7/5 402 reviews
Janessa
Janessa Sent on 05/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

April 2025 Wedding

Communication was great and Jenny also helped coordinate timelines with all of our other vendors. The planning meeting a month out to review all the little details was great to make sure we had everything covered. The staff moved really smoothly together and we had no worries the day of our wedding. Of course, the venue is beautiful as well. We didn't need to bring much for decor!
Scott
Scott Sent on 11/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great for a medium sized wedding!

We hosted our wedding at the Bur Oak in September of 2024. The bartenders did an amazing job fueling our party and the coordination staff was a pleasure to work with. The space was perfect for our 110 person wedding and didn't require a lot of decoration as it has an inherently cool aesthetic.
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 10/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Above and beyond!

Biggest thanks to the talented and accommodating Bur Oak crew for making our day better than we could have imagined. The Bur Oak is absolutely beautiful and has an inviting and magical atmosphere—ambience included! Ashlee was available to answer all of my questions throughout the planning process and made it so easy that there was never a worry or concern. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how much fun they had and the uniquely beautiful venue.
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The Bur Oak frequently asked questions

The Bur Oak includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Bur Oak includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
The bar service starting price at The Bur Oak includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by The Bur Oak for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
The Bur Oak offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Bur Oak offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Bur Oak offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Bur Oak offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Bur Oak 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.

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