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Barry Nichols (Bear)  and my dog Beaux
Barry Nichols (Bear) and my dog Beaux
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At Whispering Woods we offer an exclusive scenic property. The three ponds, along with its 40 acres, offers a picturesque setting for all occasions. The 5,000 sq. ft. banquet hall overlooks our gorgeous property that is abundant with fish and wildlife.

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Starting at $9,000
These prices are available for the months of May through October.
Couples usually spend
$10,000
Couples usually spend
$8,350
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FAQ

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

No

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

No

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

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall

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

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
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Reviews of Whispering Woods

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
10 reviews
97% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
4.8/5 10 reviews
Google
4.8/5 40 reviews
Tyler
Tyler Sent on 11/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Dream Venue!

My husband and I got married at Whispering Woods in August 2024. Choosing WW was by far the best decision that we made!

When we got engaged, we had no idea where to start with wedding planning but knew we wanted a beautiful venue with an outdoor ceremony. We found Whispering Woods on The Knot, and the owner, Bear, got us set up with a tour quickly after reaching out. It was about 2 hours from our home, so we were a bit hesitant, but as soon as we got there, all doubts disappeared! The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking, and we were blown away. I loved that there were multiple gorgeous options for the ceremony to take place! Bear was incredibly kind and easygoing and answered all of our questions. He encouraged us to think about it, but we were totally sold. Within 2 weeks, we had our contract signed. Bear was great, and let us set up multiple additional tours with our families over the course of the year leading up to our wedding.

We were able to set up the day before our actual wedding and able to have our whole wedding party come out to help! Bear helped us set up the tables/ceremony chairs and gave us advice on what would look best and what would be easiest when we had our guests there the next day. I could have put final touches on everything all night, but Bear and his wife Kimber assured me everything was perfect and made sure we didn't stay up the whole night!

The day of our wedding, Bear and Kimber helped to direct our guests and made sure everything was running smoothly. They had a golf cart to help some of our elderly family members, along with myself, to get to the ceremony location. I was visibly nervous and Kimber was so incredibly sweet, she helped ease my mind. She again assured that everything was perfect and I should be excited for everything to come that day and the future for my husband and I. Our ceremony was beautiful and the reception was even better! The whole thing was a dream come true! Our guests are still telling us how gorgeous the venue was and how fantastic Bear was, helping with things throughout the night. Our other vendors were also very appreciative of how easy WW is to work with.

The next day, they helped us organize some of our leftover decorations and even let us leave some for future couples/events! We were happy to add to their closet collection of decor and last-minute wedding essentials! They have an incredible system and use or donate anything left over, so nothing goes to waste! It's another example of how much they really care about their property and the people/events they have. We are forever grateful to Bear, Kimber, and everyone at Whispering Woods! We can never thank you all enough for allowing us to have our dream wedding!

If you're looking for a place to have a wonderful event, please reach out to Whispering Woods. you will not be disappointed!
Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 08/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

I’d pick this venue a million times over.

The property is absolutely incredible and exceeded every single hope and dream I had for it, but Bear and Kimber are truly the ones who stole the show.
Bear and Kimber own this gorgeous property and I don’t think I have ever met anyone as kind hearted as these two. From letting me and my fiancé come see the property countless times, to helping set up and answering/coordinating every single question to Kimber hiding me away on a golf cart before walking down the aisle calming every single nerve I had, these two are truly the best part of this venue.

The venue rental is from Friday to Sunday which was not only a life savior for setting up, but also allowed us to host all of our guests for a very casual party the Friday before our wedding. We spent a few hours being able to actually talk and connect prior to our wedding day. Bear and Kimber stopped by to make sure all was well prior to the party and helped us unload and set everything up, then they stopped by after the party as well.

The chalet on property is a helpful touch, me and my bridesmaids stayed the night prior to allow for a nice night of relaxing and then being on property early in the AM to start hair and makeup on the property as well! They’ve really thought of it all.

There’s plenty of spots on property for the ceremony and you walk through with them where you want the chairs set up, we picked the grove. From the minute me and my now husband saw it, we knew, this was it. They have a grove of trees with enough space to set up chairs and have the most picturesque ceremony, something I kept joking was straight out of a Taylor swift music video.

The wedding hiccups on behalf of our DJ, Bear helped my DOC tackle with grace I had barely any ideas of anything happening until it was all said and done.

A perfect day, with the most perfect location.

Then! When we started cleaning up, I was panicked over my thousands of dollars of florals I was about to throw away when Kimber mentioned she personally takes all leftover florals to a nursing home to donate. Then she continues with ideas for anything that we wanted to leave behind, don’t want to lug cases of water home(we sure didn’t) she’d help donate them to the local sports teams. Extra decorations, they have a full closet to help future brides, and trust me, I sure needed to borrow some last minute things from there!

We saw over 20 venues when we were on the hunt for a space, and I feel so fortunate to find Whispering Woods.

i know I will spend the rest of my days making sure I tell local future brides what a hidden gem this place is. The amount of our guests that complimented the space and mentioned they’ve never seen anything more beautiful has confirmed what we already knew.

Bear and Kimber, thank you from the absolute bottoms of our heart, you exceeded any dream we had for the day!
Gina
Gina Sent on 09/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST decision we made!

My husband and I were married at Whispering Woods this past June. Having our wedding at Whispering Woods was, hands down, the best decision that we could have made! The beauty of the property speaks for itself – the land and buildings are meticulously kept, and the flexibility of having many acres at our disposal was something that we truly appreciated. There were countless backdrops for wedding party and family pictures, and simply spending the weekend on the property added to the magic of wedding time! Bear was extremely accommodating and warm from the start and allowed us to visit the property many times for planning purposes. Throughout the entire weekend of the wedding itself, Bear, Kimber, and the team were present to help us with the set up and tear-down, and made sure that we had everything that we needed in order for the event to run smoothly. I can not say enough how much we appreciate the dedication of the team at Whispering Woods, and we (and our wedding party) simply enjoyed their presence, as well! You will not find a better, more gorgeous venue, or better people to work with. We were also able to bring in our own vendors, and decorate to our hearts’ content, which allowed us to create the day and weekend of our dreams, truly. Whispering Woods is a gem in every way, and we are so thankful to have found the venue and to have crossed paths with Bear and Kimber!
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Barry Nichols (Bear)  and my dog Beaux
Barry Nichols (Bear) and my dog Beaux
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