The Barn & Vineyard - Beecher, Illinois

Josh

My wife and I got married here in August of 2023, and we had such an incredible experience that it actually feels criminal for me to be posting this review almost 2 years later.
We’d visited a handful of venues prior to this one, but after taking a tour of the Barn & Vineyard, our minds were made. The beauty and the vibe of the venue sells itself, but what really sold us and made our decision so easy was the staff. If you’re reading this review, I’m assuming you’re in the process of planning your wedding, & understand how stressful it can be. The people at the Barn & Vineyard just made the entire process so easy, so comfortable, and so seamless. They listened to us, paid immense attention to detail, and worked diligently to cater to our wants/needs and personalize the experience to exactly what we’d described.
Amy & Joe are world class, as is the chef & everyone that plays a part in preparing the food because it was absolutely incredible. We still get comments till this day from our guests on how good the food was. Amy is so kind, laid back and easy going. It was truly a pleasure to get to work with her. Joe was our DJ and was an absolute pro. I was honestly really nervous about selecting him as our DJ, and almost didn’t, because he didn’t fit the mold of what I imagined a DJ would be like. He seemed too professional and polished to be a great DJ. Lol. That would’ve been the biggest mistake we made. He set the tone the entire night. A DJ can make or break a wedding, and he played such a crucial role in making ours.
I could write a book on how great our experience was from start to finish. The entire day was better than we even imagined. It was simply perfect. I cannot say enough good things about this place and the staff. If I could marry my wife again, I’d marry her here 10 more times. I might just divorce her, just so we can come back here and relive it one more time. Thank you Amy, thank you Joe, & everyone else that made our wedding day an absolute dream.

Hope P.

The Barn and Vineyard was hands down the best wedding venue and if you are thinking about booking with them, do it!! We are so glad we picked this venue for so many reasons. They were so kind, professional, and so chill about everything! Our wedding day went perfectly and that is a huge thanks to them! Amy is amazing, she worked with me(the bride) throughout the entire thing and made me feel so calm about the entire day.

We went with Joe(the owner) as our DJ and he completely made the night, we gave him a playlist and he basically played everything off that playlist and also took song requests and ACTUALLY PLAYED THEM, which I really respected because most DJ’s don’t. We appreciate that he listened to the crowd and delivered on what vibe we were going for with the music!

The day of our wedding everyone could not stop talking about the food, we did buffet style and it was seriously the most delicious food we’ve ever tasted. We thought it was amazing when we did our tasting and I swear it tasted even better the day of!!

Overall, The Barn and Vineyard was a great pick, it’s a beautiful place to have a wedding, and the staff is unmatched to anyone we’ve ever worked with. Our wedding was an absolute blast, and to this day(it’s been almost 2 years) every time we get together with our friends, there’s at least 1 person who mentions how much fun our wedding was, how great the food was, and how awesome the music was! We seriously will never forget how amazing our experience was with everyone here, we do not have one regret about our wedding day. It was so special, so thank you Barn and Vineyard!! You guys seriously rock!!!!!!

Lauren C.

The Barn and Vineyard was the most amazing venue we could have asked for. From our very first tour to the wedding day ALL of the staff members were so extremely accommodating and wonderful. They were so responsive and kind during the entire wedding planning process and they truly went above and beyond to make sure everything was running smoothly. On the big day, they truly treated us like family.

The venue is breathtakingly beautiful. We received an unbelievable amount of compliments on how gorgeous of a place we had chosen. Also, the food was amazing and our guests are still going out of their ways to let us know how much they enjoyed it.

I highly recommend this venue to any couples looking for their wedding. I am so thankful that we chose The Barn and Vineyard for our wedding day. You need to have your wedding here!!!

Sara F.

My husband and I had the most perfect wedding at The Barn and Vineyard in June! I cannot say enough about how helpful the staff was, especially Amy, Joe, and Kyle, leading up to our wedding day. Amy was available to answer all of our questions and had prompt, detailed replies each time. Joe served as our DJ and he made sure our ceremony ran smoothy and he kept our guests having fun on the dance floor all night! Kyle served as our caterer and we are still receiving compliments on our food. He also created delicious food for our rehearsal dinner, pre-wedding snacks, cocktail hour, and late night pizza. The outdoor space in the vineyard was breathtaking and served as the most beautiful backdrop for our ceremony as well as pictures! The indoor space was perfect for our reception. Our guests truly enjoyed the space and complimented how unique it was having indoor space, outdoor space, and an upstairs area for the younger guests to have fun! We also rented the cigar bar as a unique feature, which was a huge hit! The rental of the photo booth was also a hit with our guests all night long. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect day, and most of that is thanks to the venue and their staff! Also, it was wonderful that The Barn and Vineyard is a family owned and run business who takes pride in providing extraordinary care for their clients, plus the option to hire family members as the DJ and chef was so convenient and both are beyond talented at what they do! I would recommend The Barn and Vineyard to any couples looking for a perfect combination of outdoor and indoor space for their wedding! If you want staff who is available to answer your questions, provide you feedback, and wants to make your day perfect, look no further!

Maxey H.

Update ***This place was AMAZING inside. Talk about hitting the vibe for a classy farm style event on the head!
The huge wood sliding doors, the arched brick bar areas, the huge chandeliers, and string lights even The dance floor with a step up bridal and groom table, along with bridal party tables on a small narrow stage, it goes on, The iron and wood second floor walked around... It all added up to an absolutely beautiful place with the spot-on vibe!!! The 2nd floor loft area was perfect, just large enough for a few small tables along the rail but not so big the people walking around couldn't see down to the main floor. The food was outstanding. The first floor was laid out with a blueprint that gave ease for the guest to move around without feeling like you were smashed into tables.
The chairs were barn style backs with very comfortable seats. The tables were large, even with 10 people at the table, there was plenty of elbow room, and space on the table for drinks and plates. You did not feel crammed in. The center pieces were subtle but elegant farm style, a small outdoor barn lantern with fall flowers and a table number tag.
The lobby area was a stone floor with large saw milled lumber walls.

The outside was lined with large wood benches and chest high stone fire pits to add heat as you walked up. The wedding was outside in a large white tent. It was a pee gravel walkway to the tent with a fine grade stone once you got inside. Easy to walk on in high heels. There were two stone fire pits at the entrance. They were about waist high with a metal square table top around the fire. The tent was lined with tall tree style heaters along the outside walls. The alter was a beautiful wooden arch lined with sunflowers and fall flowers. It was plenty warm enough for a cool 40s day.

After the ceremony, we returned to the big barn. The staff held the doors open as we entered, and the large barn doors were slid open. The tables were number with medium size table tag, it was easy to find our table. The dinner was served in a buffet style. I dont know if they offer family style. The line moved quickly. Each option had two employees offering help with serving. The staff was dress up for the event, which was refreshing since sometimes you go to a wedding and the staff is in jeans and untucked shirts and a messy bun like they rolled out of bed for work. This staff was the direct opposite! They were clean-cut and well dressed. They all looked like they were ready to serve the wedding and to blend in and disappear in the background. No one ever wants to have an elegant event and see a busboy walk by in a stained shirt and slopy tennis shoes. It takes away from the atmosphere. This family business has it down!! The staff looked great, the building looks amazing, and the entrance is well marked with a large sign. It did feel weird pulling into what seemed like someone's driveway, but you quickly realized the barn was behind the grand house. Honestly, if you want a farm style elegant barn wedding. This place exceeded our expectations. My brothers wedding was perfection. They even handled a service dog with class. No one stopped and embarrassed my mother for having a dog, even when the dog spilled some water under the table. A staff member quickly dismissed our embarrassment and cleaned it up. I dont know if anyone other than our table even knew there was a small mess. I simply was blown away, and I am a tough sell lately with customer service showing its rough side lately in our society.

The barn and vineyard get an A++++ 10 stars. It was an amazing day, and the staff and the building made it that way.
I will be recommending this place to anyone getting married.

Stephanie C.

My husband and I recently just got married at the Barn and Vineyard, and may I say we want to relive our day. Our reception here was phenomenal! We knew from the start that this venue was the right one for us with how family oriented, kind, and professional these coordinators and staff members are. Amy and Joe made my experience of wedding planning so easy for me with how helpful they are. The food was delicious, all of our guests raved about it, and everything was set up perfectly as I wanted it to be. Thank you The Barn and Vineyard for an unforgettable reception! I am sure we will be coming back as guests the way that some of our unmarried friends spoke about this place after attending our wedding 🙂

Liz D.

Absolutely Amazing Venue & Staff!
I had my wedding here a month ago and it was the absolute best day ever! This was the first.. and only venue we looked at! We knew right away this was THE PLACE!!
The staff is amazing, and quick. They make things happen!! Amy was extremely helpful during the entire planning process, quick to respond to my emails. And feels like family now.
The food…. BEST wedding food ever.. and that’s not just coming from me because it was my wedding. Our guests havn’t stopped talking about it either!
Joe was our DJ and that’s the other thing our guest can’t stop talking about. I gave him my idea for the music and he ran with it! People were on the dance floor alll night!
The ceremony site is beautiful and romantic. The barn for the reception is stunning. Highly recommend this venue to everyone I talk to! Book your wedding here you won’t regret it!!!

Lauren L.

My little brother and his soon to be wife chose The Barn and Vineyard for their Wedding Venue. Let me tell you, this venue is absolutely perfect! The day of….. Bears game was on!! The staff was 2 steps ahead on everything. The bridal suite was incredible and very accommodating. The grooms get ready room, also great! The ceremony was beautiful, and the reception was amazing!! Food was perfect. No complaints!! Thank you for making this day perfect!!