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Host and Hostess
Host and Hostess
Owner

20 years in business

We speak English and French

Small team (2-10 members)

The Great Barn is a chic and rustic farm wedding venue in Berlin, Massachusetts. Lovingly maintained from generation to generation, this family-owned agricultural landmark has been renovated with care to give you the most magical setting ever.

The property is in the classic New England style, dotted with white picket fences, historic stone walls, a fire pit, roses, and hydrangeas. The interior has distinct spaces with get-ready areas, a history room, a game room, and other unique spaces to customize and host your festivities. The grounds, as well as the surrounding woods and hills, make for an enchanting outdoor ceremony. Rustic meets elegance in this beautiful locale, where anywhere from 2-300 guests can gather.

What does The Great Barn have to offer? At The Great Barn, your wedding will be the special day you have always dreamed of for you, your entire family, and your friends. They will leave happy, energized, and relaxed with renewed connections, having spent a beautiful day together. We are not a wedding mill. Our wedding & ceremony package includes a 9-hour rental with an additional day-prior rehearsal time! You are investing in creating a lifelong experience and memories here. Some weddings are a big room with a bar and more rooms, and some kind of view with food servers moving about, with a start and end in 5 hours. The Great Barn is an experience and provides unparalleled hospitality, wedding planning, quality, and high-end service in a comfortable, elegant, fun, and intimate, authentic setting. Like any fine antique, we think The Great Barn has a soul that brings families together in love. Thank you for reserving one of the most important days of your life at The Great Barn.

The Great Barn’s 10 “super powers” are 1) gorgeous & multiple choices for a ceremony area 2) no food & beverage minimum 3) couples are not required to use our in-house caterer/ flexibility of vendor selection 4) longer wedding time 5) get-ready areas for the wedding party, 5) generosity of the venue package (see below), 6) wedding planning included in venue package, 7) cost transparency & strong budget management, 8) flexible access to venue leading up to the wedding, 9) pack-up service so you don’t work after your wedding & importantly 10) only one wedding a weekend!

Complimentary Add-ons:

Wedding favors, Petal path, Marquis LOVE letter,s 4-legged VIP care

Screen & projector, Water service, Roll-out cake service, Emergency kit

Photo backdrop, Warm towel servic,e Great Barn lightin,g Table numbers

Did you know The Great Barn has three gorgeous ceremony areas to choose from? Select: Into the Woods (4-minute walk), Sunset Field (2-minute walk), or Grass Courtyard (adjacent to farmstead). Our ceremony package includes:

One additional event time: Pre-ceremony drinks for guests in Bride’s quarters

White garden chairs, Decorated ceremony arc,h Two-hour rehearsal

Topiaries Rehearsal snacks/drinks Groom’s quarters

Get-read drinks & hors d’oeuvres for the wedding party

Covered equestrian barn off the ceremony area

EXAMPLE BUDGET: The Platinum Package includes elegant table décor or table greenery, twinkle lights, select full bar, hors d’oeuvres, 2-course dinner, DJ for ceremony & reception, glassware, plates, cutlery, table linens, custom folded napkins, gold chargers, wedding cake, water, table numbers, coffee & tea service. Total estimate for 80 guests = $29,928, including tax/gratuity. The Platinum Package does not include a photographer, attire, hair/make-up, limo, couple’s signage (welcome/seating chart), floral arrangements, bouquets/boutonnieres, nor invitations. We suggest couples reserve an additional $10K to cover these costs.

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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?

$8,800

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

$8,800

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?

1,000

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

1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

10

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
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
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What catering services do you offer?

Outside Cake
Server(s)

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

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Reviews of The Great Barn

Jane
Jane Sent on 11/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Magical!

Jennifer and the amazing Team at The Great Barn went above and beyond to make our celebration truly exceptional! Their communication, attention to detail, creativity, and seamless coordination were incredible! They work together like a family and go the extra mile providing for you as if you were their own! So grateful and highly recommend!
Linda
Linda Sent on 01/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding planned for September 2026

My son and his fiancé chose this venue the moment they stepped inside. I am the MOG and their wedding planner. The owner of this gorgeous property could not be nicer or more accommodating
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