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The Andover Barn, a rustic wedding venue in Andover, New Hampshire, specializes in romantic outdoor weddings. This wedding venue is not only a beautiful destination for your wedding day but is also an excellent choice for your wedding weekend. The Highland Lake Inn offers wonderful accommodations for you and your groom to have your own private bridal suite as well as additional rooms for your guests to stay. The Andover Barn at Highland Lake features its clear waters for swimming as well as the Northern Rail Trail for walking, biking, and horseback riding. This wedding venue is sure to give you and your guests an unforgettable wedding experience.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples may host up to 300 wedding guests at Andover Barn at Highland Lake. The scenery of the outdoors provides an incredible backdrop for your outdoor wedding ceremony, while the historic barn is a great spot for the wedding reception dinner and dancing the night away.

Services Offered
Bridal showers, engagement parties, wedding ceremonies, and wedding receptions are all events that Andover Barn at the Highland Lake is ready to host. This wedding venue is completely customizable.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$12,500

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

$9,000

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
Tables

Describe your venue:

Barn
Beach
Historic Building
Inn/B&B

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
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
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Furniture
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
November
December

Reviews of Andover Barn

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Sarah Sent on 08/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful!

We had am amazing day! It was beautiful and the staff were incredible helpful! I would recommend this venue to anyone that wants a barn wedding and wants to create their own vision.
Mitch
Mitch Sent on 11/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

What a Fantastic Venue!

After looking into several other venues, we quickly realized we wanted to have a space for more than the 6 or so hours you're typically allotted for a wedding. Part of the Andover Barn's allure is that they allow to you come in and set up your wedding any way you please over the course of the weekend. We loved the idea of our closest friends and family being able to spend the weekend with us in the beautiful bed and breakfast. The owners, Pecco and Gail, along with their event coordinator, Sheryl, made certain all of needs were met and that our experience was truly memorable and seamless. Sheryl really went above and beyond the day of; taking care of things we thought would be on us. Pecco & Gail welcomed each one of our guests into their property and treated them like family. Breakfast in the Inn, surrounded my our family and Pecco's sense of humor the morning after the wedding was nearly worth the cost of the entire experience. We couldn't be happier with our decision the wed here and will cherish the memories the team at the Andover Barn helped make possible.
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Christa Sent on 09/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
What a beautiful wedding weekend!

Thank you for letting us host our wedding here this summer! We were so lucky with the weather, keeping cool with just a short shower just before the ceremony. Everything was so green, the lake crystal clear for our wedding photos, and oh the food!

The barn is a beautiful venue, with naturally colored beams and stained glass windows hanging over our party. We draped the banisters and beams with vines and placed battery pillar candles along the walls. Gail and Pecco had beautiful lighted stars already hanging from the top beams. It was magical all the way up to the fireworks at the end of the night, thanks again to another talented resident of Andover (just ask Pecco).

The gardens and field were the perfect places to hold our rehearsal dinner in the tent and setup the ceremony by the apple trees. They have a natural wood/vine arbor installed which we decorated with fresh sun flowers and greenery from the Blossom Shop (also amazing!). I can actually share what it looked like, since weddingwire used our setup for their virtual tour:

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Aside from the venue being pristine, Chef Brian MacKenzie (brianmackenziecatering.c...) and AJ (Brothers House of Smoke) put on a culinary show for three days through the weekend. Everyone said this was the best wedding food ever, which was corrected to simply: the best food ever. We had smoked brisket and barbecue the first night, to gazpacho and filet the next, ending with a beautiful brunch spread.

If you are looking for the perfect New Hampshire weekend getaway or intimate wedding weekend, we highly recommend this place!
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Morgan Sent on 07/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had a fantastic time at this venue for our wedding! The barn was gorgeous and didn't need much decoration besides some fresh flowers on the table. We were nice and warm despite the rain outside, and we had a blast. We used the vendors that Pecco recommended, which was a huge relief as they were all familiar with the venue.
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User2469837 Sent on 12/15/2015
4.9 out of 5 rating
The owners of the Highland Lake Inn have been wonderful to work with throughout the process of planning our wedding reception. The barn is beautiful and it is so nice to have some of our guests stay at the Inn. We rented houses around the lake and are putting the rest of our guests in hotels in Tilton and Concord.
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Erin Sent on 11/09/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

Highland lake Inn/Andover Barn is the best

Let me start by saying that I would more then"recommend", I would "Insist "Andover Barn .
Every part, from Pecco and Gail treating us like family to Sheryl helping with every little detail , It was wedding Bliss!!
There are so many reasons
To choose Andover Barn for a great wedding that you don't even notice what a great deal yout getting at the same time.
Every detail is "thought out", from a wonderful outside heated area, with curtains for bad weather so you never miss a second of fun .The upscale feel while enjoying the beauty only New England can offer.
I cannot say enough great things and if I could afford to get married once a week it would be at Andover Barn.




Taylor
Taylor Sent on 10/28/2021
2.8 out of 5 rating

Venue 5 stars, service 2 stars

Five out of five stars for the venue. The Andover Barn was an absolute dream venue for anyone who is looking for a cozy place with a B&B attached. The venue itself was absolutely amazing, the barn, outdoor space and B&B were absolutely perfect! We heard nothing but great things from everyone who stayed the weekend.

Two out of three stars for the service. Unfortunately I cannot say the same for the owners. Gail is an absolute gem. Pecco was not the most accommodating. And do not expect the event coordinator to do much on the day of the wedding. As the bride, I was making decisions and taken away from the wedding multiple times which is not how I expected my day to go. If it truly weren’t for the amazing venue we would not have had our wedding at the Andover Barn.
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Awards

7

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Pour Me Bartending, LLC Pour Me Bartending, LLC Bar Services & Beverages

Absolutely love this venue, the owners are so nice to work with and such friendly people. The caterer is amazing and everyone that works there is always working together to make sure the events are run great and there are no issues. If you are looking for an amazing Barn to have any type of event, you should truly reach out to them and go tour this venue, you will not be disappointed.

Coppertoppe Inn & Retreat Center Coppertoppe Inn & Retreat Center Barn & Farm Weddings

Highland Lake Inn is a beautiful place with efficient management, excellent food and all the connections you need to plan a great wedding or event.

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Andover Barn frequently asked questions

Andover Barn includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Andover Barn for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Beach
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
Andover Barn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Andover Barn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Andover Barn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Andover Barn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Andover Barn is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in value, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in average response time and 4.4 in flexibility.
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