Wessels Living History Farm

Wessels Living History Farm is a rustic barn wedding venue located in York, Nebraska. The venue is set on a working farm that is warm and welcoming and boasts a unique charm. You can host a variety of wedding celebrations in this special venue, including rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and wedding receptions.

Facilities and Capacity

Wessels Living History Farm offers a selection of indoor and outdoor spaces that make for a breathtaking backdrop for your big day. The barn is the perfect location for your reception and features areas suitable for buffet-style catering and seating. The main area can be used as a dance floor or for games, where guests can mingle and come together to celebrate your love story. The barn features large doors that open up to a tented area and an outdoor lawn that is often used for outdoor ceremonies in the summertime. Also, on the farm, you will find a church that was built in 1905 and can accommodate up to 120 people, and a 1925 farmhouse with a front porch that is a lovely, cozy setting for intimate gatherings.

Services Offered

The wide open space at Wessels Living History Farm leaves a lot of room for creativity. The team is willing to help create the wedding of your dreams in almost any location on the farm. They have wooden benches, straw bales, quilts, wooden spools, and picnic tables that can be used to elevate your event space. They also offer a selection of rentals, including white chairs for ceremony setups. For larger events, they can appoint an attendant to help your guests park in their parking lot. The team would be delighted to offer their space as the backdrop to your special day.