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The Swan Barn Door

From 50 to 500 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Morgan
Olivia
Jaycee
Thomas
Laine

Recommended by 92% of couples

About this venue

Wisconsin Dell is home to one of Wisconsin’s most elegant and newest event venues, The Swan Barn Door. This elegant locale with its rustic charm is the perfect venue for that unique wedding experience every couple imagines. Opened in 2016, The Swan Barn Door is managed, owned and operated by the Swan family. The Swans produced the construction of this unique rustic event venue from the excavation plans to the actual building process of the establishment. Using their own construction company, The Swan Timber Frames, this 12,000-square-foot venue was created to help couples achieve the wedding of their dreams.


Facilities and Capacity
The Swan Barn Door takes pride in the service they provide their clients. This debonair locale, with its elegant setting, is perfect for almost any decorative hue and accommodates between two to 500 guests. This 12,000 square-foot edifice, built with stone and timber, provides a beautiful outdoor wedding setting for couples who prefer an al fresco-style ceremony. The Swan Barn Door provides couples with that rustic farm feel with banquet hall sophistication.

Services Offered
The Swan Barn Door is a full-service wedding venue. Couples can choose between multiple bar and catering packages to enjoy on their big day. The venue team looks after setup and breakdown of the event for the couple's convenience.


Location
The Swan Barn Door is only one mile from Downtown Wisconsin Dells. Minutes away from casual eateries and quaint lodgings, such as the Birch Cliff Resort and The River Inn Resort where everyone can rendezvous after the enchanting wedding celebration.

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 10 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Jenna & Ian's wedding
Jenna & Ian
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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
Clean Up
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Server(s)

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

Bartender(s)

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Barn
Loft

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Drapery
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
December

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Reviews of The Swan Barn Door

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The Swan Barn Door is highly recommended for weddings, offering a beautiful and natural setting that received many compliments from guests. The venue's team, including coordinators Brianna, Kari, and Candace, ensured smooth communication and flawless execution of the event, even accommodating last-minute changes like moving the ceremony indoors due to heat. The houses on-site were convenient and lovely for getting ready and staying in, and the food was greatly enjoyed by guests. Overall, the venue is described as stunning, with exceptional staff making wedding dreams come true.

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The Swan Barn Door is highly recommended for weddings, offering a beautiful and natural setting that received many compliments from guests. The venue's team, including coordinators Brianna, Kari, and Candace, ensured smooth communication and flawless execution of the event, even accommodating last-minute changes like moving the ceremony indoors due to heat. The houses on-site were convenient and lovely for getting ready and staying in, and the food was greatly enjoyed by guests. Overall, the venue is described as stunning, with exceptional staff making wedding dreams come true.

Weddingwire
4.6/5 31 reviews
Google
4.4/5 234 reviews
R
Roland Sent on 06/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Reyes wedding

Do yourself a favor and book this venue! Kari and her team make everything happen exactly how you want it. If I didn't know better, I'd swear they had control of the weather as well. For weeks leafing up to the event it was supposed to rain and the day of there was one rain drop at 3 and then nothing. In all seriousness though, this was the best day ever and we owe so much of that to the way the Kari and her Event coordinator Candace handled everything. Seriously, do yourself a favor and book this venue!!
Morgan
Morgan Sent on 10/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, the perfect wedding venue!

We had our wedding here and it was absolutely incredible. We've had so many guests tell us that the venue was one of the most beautiful wedding venues they've ever been to, and that the food was the best wedding food they've ever had! Brianna was our wedding coordinator and she was wonderful! She responded to my questions promptly and was very helpful throughout the whole planning process. We also rented the two houses on the property for our wedding party to stay in all weekend and that worked out so well. Having everyone in one spot was so much fun, the houses were clean and worked perfectly! Highly recommend!
Olivia
Olivia Sent on 10/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Day!

We got married here 10/4/25 and everything was incredible! I knew as soon as I saw this venue I wanted to be married here, and it was perfect! Everyone was so helpful and made sure everything ran smoothly. Candace (my wonderful coordinator) made sure everything went well and if any issues arise, I was not informed and she made sure I had a wonderful night. The houses on site were also incredibly helpful in getting ready and a beautiful place to stay! This place is 100000% worth the price to have an easy, flowing day!!
Jaycee
Jaycee Sent on 08/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Jaycee and Alex Porter

The Swan Barn Door was the perfect venue for our wedding and reception. It has such natural beauty, which makes for very simple decoration. We got tons of compliments from our guests about the location and how beautiful the property was. The team was very easy to work with and made our day run smoothly!
Thomas
Thomas Sent on 08/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Rustic, Steampunk/Gothic Themed Wedding.

Great experience for our wedding. Steady communication from start to finish. Brianna was great as a coordinator and ensured that everything was set the day of. Even worked through some last minute changes as decided to move the ceremony inside due to the heat. Food was great! We got tons of compliments on that. Plenty of room for everyone to sit comfortably. The setting also matched our theme beautifully.
K
Kashmir Sent on 06/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue

The place is stunning. I loved everything from the ceremony area to the big bathrooms. Kari and Candace were great to work with! The prices weren’t bad and all of our guests were happy!
N
Nicolette Sent on 03/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Happily Ever Hackett

Book this venue it is a dream come true and you will not regret it at all!!
C
Caitlin Sent on 07/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Our Magical Wedding at the Swan Barn Door

The Swan Barn Door was our venue from the moment we laid eyes on it. It is a magical venue that reflects the beauty surrounding it. The barn itself is draped in elegance and beauty - from the chandeliers made from the roots of trees down to the swan intricately designed into the wood floors this venue was whimsical, elegant and everything we dreamed it would be. It is family built and has a lot of heart, including in its team. Kari was prompt with communication and her daughter was also present and extremely helpful the day prior to the wedding when we had access to the venue to set up. We chose to have a Friday wedding that included the day before package which worked out splendidly for us. I emailed Kari the week prior to our wedding and received all the answers I needed regarding venue access and last minute final detail questions. The Swan Barn Door catering (Kamado Flo) was absolutely delicious. From all of our guests I heard nothing but praise for the venue and food. It was the easiest and one of the most impactful choices of our wedding and from the bottom of our hearts we are grateful to the Swan Family and their team.
Married July 01 2022
Fans Forever

Warm Wishes,
Mr + Mrs Herder
Laine
Laine Sent on 11/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Magical wedding experience!

Right from the first time we visited the venue we knew this was the perfect venue! The barn is beautiful and unique and has such detail that really leaves you in awe.
We got married at the Swan Barn Door in August outdoors behind the barn and the reception inside the barn. The outdoor ceremony was shaded which left our guests comfortable and the sound system was fantastic allowing everyone to hear (rare in an outdoor setting). The Swan family and staff made the entire day run so smoothly that we didn't have to worry about anything. The food, service, venue, and amenities were all amazing!
Amenities: air-conditioned (huge plus for summer barn weddings!), indoor bathrooms, ability to move wedding indoors if weather is not permitting, second story balcony giving extra room for guests to mingle away from music, outdoor wrap around patio perfect for cocktail hour and before wedding hangout.
Food & Drinks: Affordable and delicious! Also offers pizzas for later in reception cooked fresh from their fire brick ovens.
Photos: Our photographer, Carmina Rose Photography, had so much fun with the rustic and elegant setting of the venue! All the photos turned out amazing.
Location: one mile from Chula vista resort and Wisconsin Dells that made this venue convenient for us and out of town guests.
Overall, all guests and wedding party really enjoyed their experience at the venue. Everyone has told us just how magical the entire venue and day was that we are extremely happy we went with the Swan Barn Door!
H
Heidi Sent on 11/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and amazing venue

We chose The Swan Barn Door for its stunning views (indoors and outdoors) but mainly due to the fact that the owners, Kari and Paul, are very easy going and great to work with. They are very accommodating and respectful of your wants and needs. We highly recommend this venue to anyone!
Heidi and Jared
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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The Swan Barn Door frequently asked questions

The Swan Barn Door includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Swan Barn Door includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Swan Barn Door includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by The Swan Barn Door for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Loft
The Swan Barn Door offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Swan Barn Door offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
The Swan Barn Door offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
The Swan Barn Door offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
The Swan Barn Door is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in average response time, 4.6 in flexibility, 4.5 in value and 4.4 in professionalism.
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