Black River Barn Reviews

We have zero regrets about having our wedding at BRB, it was everything and more! From booking, to planning/communication, to rehearsal and the big day; everything was perfect and the staff was extremely friendly and professional. We've received so many compliments about wedding such as, "I want to go back to that venue", "that venue was incredible", "this was the best wedding I've been to in awhile", etc. As a bride, I specifically loved the getting ready suite and mix of indoor/outdoor during the reception. Love BRB so much!

-The Von Behrens

If you are wanting to have the wedding of your dreams I would highly recommend Black River Barn. The first time we toured this venue I could just picture every detail about how our day would be. The venue alone is absolutely beautiful, then you add your own personal touch and its truly a dream come true. The planning process was made entirely easy from the start with the staff they have. Communication was impressive with quick responses. They have thought of every detail a bride would want for her big day!

This is an amazing venue! From the initial tour of the facility all the way through the planning process, Nicole and the team members were a pleasure to work with. They truly want your experience to be one that you will love and they pay attention to detail so the event runs smoothly.

The Black River Barn is not only the most beautiful venue I’ve ever been to, it has the best, most caring and professional people working there. I will never stop bragging about my experience getting married there!

Black River Barn was amazing to work with while planning our wedding. Their staff operates with top-notch professionalism, and the venue itself is nothing short of outstanding.

Tina and everyone at Black River Barn are incredible to work with. The barn speaks for itself on the beauty but the help of everyone leading up and the day of was everything we could have asked for and more. So so so so happy we decided to have our wedding reception here, Place is INCREDIBLE!

Absolutely perfect venue. I cannot adequately describe the peacefulness I felt on my wedding day arriving at BRB at 9am and not leaving until the reception ended. The getting ready rooms are perfect for the soon-to-be newlyweds, with beautiful lighting, high end sound system, and designated bathrooms. The decor is tasteful and elegant with lots of natural lighting from the east--just lovely for getting ready photos. The staff are fantastic to work with. Nicole, Taylor and team are incredibly organized and somehow managed to be there and make sure everything was perfect but I barely saw them once. The space is gorgeous, indoors and out. The only potential downside is having to use their preferred caterers, but honestly I felt like it helped narrow an incredibly broad field. Would 100% recommend this location.

Book it! We choose this venue for the South Haven location, and we were blown away by the service and the amenities. The BRB team was so patient and detail-oriented throughout our planning and our October 2022 wedding day. Our guest loved the venue and setting – from the bridal suites to the gorgeous outdoor space, including the fire pits. This venue made our wedding feel truly special.

My husband and I had the pleasure of sharing our wedding day with Black River Barn. This venue was absolutely outstanding from the moment we booked with them a year and a half before our wedding day. The professionalism this team embodied helped make our special day absolutely perfect. They were easy to work with and even helped accommodate our wedding time line. This beautiful venue will forever hold a special place in our hearts as we started our forever there.

The Black River Barn was beyond our dreams! My husband and I knew instantly when walking in for our tour, that we would do anything to get married here! The BRB has the most kind and inviting staff. Nicole and her team makes you feel as part of the family and really cares about making your day as perfect as it can be. The venue is elegant, classy, timeless, with a simple touch of rustic. It is a barn that will carry beyond the fade and is uniquely its own. The suites to get ready in were dreamy! The bar is breathtakingly beautiful! The long isle was dramatic and left everyone speechless. Not to mention the fairytale chandeliers on the side. The venue thought of everything from TVs to display engagement pictures, a projector to play a slideshow, DJ music by bluetooth in the bathrooms, locked bridal suites, mini bar outside, etc. I could go on for days! I 10/10 would recommend this venue to everyone!

Black River Barn has thought of every detail to make your wedding day exceptional!
Stunning facility with meticulously kept grounds. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The staff at Black River Barn is amazing! They were a joy to work with and the venue is stunning! Everything in the space has been thought through to provide every guest with the best experience. I would highly recommend this venue!

This venue was a literal dream!!! It is just a beauty. We picked it for a million reasons but some important ones were that it has so many seating options for both inside and outdoor. This allowed for a smooth transition inside after attempting an outdoor ceremony until it down poured once I made it to the alter. This storm came out of NOWHERE. None the less we moved to the balcony inside and I have the most dreamy photos. The sound system is top tier and allowed everyone to party and dance regardless of being inside or outside. 20/10 recommend!!!!

The Black River Barn team went above and beyond to make this wedding an event like none other! Their attention to detail, professionalism, and customer service was over the top. I have been a wedding planner for 22+ years and have never had an event go this smoothly! I would recommend my closest friends and family to use them in a heartbeat. 12 out of 10 stars!

Venue and location was perfect.

This place was amazing they made my daughters vision come true. At the last minute the rain stopped and they made her outdoor wedding happen. What ever we needed they were there..

Every aspect we experienced was as portrayed to us and the venue itself was just as beautiful if not more so than the pictures we saw on FB and Instagram. Working with Nicole was also a pleasure-she was kind and accommodating.
We did have 2 singers and we found the sound a bit echoey. Also the speaker sounded slightly distorted due to echoing.
All in all it was a happy experience and I would be delighted to use their venue again.

Black River Barn is hands down the most elite wedding venue in Western Michigan (maybe even the entire state in my opinion). Over the two years of planning our wedding there, we experienced nothing but seamless organization and a magical experience from start to finish. Their owners and staff are some of the kindest people we've had the pleasure of working with. I cannot recommend this wedding venue enough.

BRB was just wonderful! Not only was it beautiful for EVERY part of the day, but staff was AMAZING! They worked with our team of vendors seamlessly! It truly was the perfect venue!

From the moment we walked into this venue, we knew it was THE ONE. It is clear that every little detail was taken into consideration when designing this space – it is simply breathtaking inside and out. Communication was absolutely stellar and I felt more than confident that our day would run smoothly! All of our guests raved about the space and beautiful details. They truly went above and beyond in every way possible and we had the most perfect day :) 12/10 recommendation from us. Thank you BRB for the incredible experience from start to finish!

The venue was stunning to host our wedding! Very easy to work with and on top of everything we needed for the big day. Would highly recommend hosting any event at Black River Barn!

Nicole was extremely organized, professional and on top of it. The venue was immaculate every time we were there. The venue allowed tons of room to set up different sized groups. I absolutely loved having the bridal suite as we just had a baby and got to use the comfort of the suite for several hours leading up to our event. Wish we could throw another event there! Maybe a 10 year anniversary party :)

We could not recommend the Black River Barn in South Haven more highly. Our son & his fiancee were married on a beautiful autumn day under the heated roof of their back veranda, with the gorgeous colors of the surrounding fall foliage as a backdrop. The reception was held inside their wonderful lodge-like building. Every guest was awed by the beauty of this space, with its high raftered ceilings, gorgeous chandeliers, double-sided fireplace, dramatic outdoor fire pits, and unbeatable ambiance. Owners Nicole & her brother James Slott could not have been more attentive and helpful, assisting us in navigating the COVID crisis and the resulting change in our wedding dates. Their advice and calm presence was invaluable. Their expertise was always at the ready, whenever questions arose, and their communication with all parties was always excellent. Every detail of their facility has been carefully thought out and implemented: from the huge professional kitchen and restaurant quality bar, to the bride's suite - complete with beauty shop chairs and mirrors, perfect for getting ready on the big day - to the comfortable groom's suite, to the staircases ready for whatever dramatic entrance you might want to make. Even the restrooms and cloak room are top notch. The Black River Barn exudes class, and you can see where every penny spent has gone to elevate the wedding experience for both the happy couple and their guests. The Black River Barn delivered a perfect wedding day. We could not have been more happy with our experience there.

From the moment we saw the barn we knew it was the perfect venue for us. Even with Covid, Nicole and her brother always did their best to make sure our wedding experience was nothing short of amazing. They stayed up to date on restrictions and guidelines and remained transparent the entire time! The venue itself is GORGEOUS and literally has everything you need. The groom and bridal suites were throughly thought out with plenty of space to get ready. On our wedding day, their team helped make our dreams come true! They helped transition our ceremony space and reception area and made it exactly how we wanted. They also continued to clean throughout the night which was a bonus. All of our guests raved about how beautiful the space was and how kind all the staff was. I loved communicating and working with BRB. I will 100% always recommend this wedding venue!