The Blue Dress BarnEST. 2003





































































Avg. venue rate
$3.2k - $3.8kThis venue has been favorited 188 times
Boogie on down at the Blue Dress and outfit your next event with rustic opulence.
Dance the night away under a vast open timber roof lit by elegant wrought iron chandeliers. Two second story decks add 600 square feet overlooking gardens and fields. In the gardens are tables beneath shade umbrellas, chairs and benches around fires. Distinct and divine, this dairy barn is churning out the loveliest “let’s-get-togethers."
The Lowdown
Venue use
Best for these Occasions
Venue type
Banquet Hall / Event FacilityBarn / Farm / RanchHistoric Building
Views
gardenmeadow/Field
Style
RusticCountryEclecticGarden PartyShabby Chic
Days Venue is closed
Closed from November to April
Venue Settings
Historic "House of David Dairy Barn" built in 1930 from a famous colony. Considered the first modern farm in 1930. Largest dairy barn in the midwest. Sits in a " the fruit belt" of Southwest Michigan 1.5 hours from Chicago and Detroit. Brides and Grooms come world round!
Capacity
250Seated250Buffet250Standing
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
- Venue price range
- Does this include catering fees?
- No
- Additional charges
- May and October there is a heat surcharge of $250
- Insurance
Additional insurance is required to host an event at this venue
Amenities
Event Logistics
Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.
- Celebrations hosted here since
- 2003
- Curfew
- 12 AM
- Venue spaces
- Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
- Catering
- Client can select the caterer of their choice
- Alcohol
- Licensed Server is Required
- Music
- Indoors Only
- Smoking
- Designated Smoking Areas Only
- Accommodations
- Bridal Studio located in the Old Creamery!.
- Eco/Green Events
Yes
- Kid Friendly Events
Yes
- Handicap Accessible
Yes
Onsite amenities
Venue Features
The scene
The Blue dress barn sits 1.5 hours between Chicago and Detroit. As you enter the property you will noticed solitude, history and a special magical presence. It is the largest dairy barn in the midwest. Large gambler roof with vaulted ceilings…and white washed exterior to remind you that it is has true 100 year history. Vintage tables and chairs surround the grounds for your guest to enjoy the countryside.
Design
1930 Dairy barn restored…but not over-restored by Chicago Aritst/Designer, Amelia Briske, a commercial designer for Chicago restaurants. She designed De Cero and Grange Hall burger bar both located on Randplh street Chicago, just to name a few.
Standout venue features
1.5 hours from both Chicago and Detroit. 10 years experience. The original Barn venue that started a nationwide barn frenzy!
Awards, Notables & Events
Brides magazine 2014 and 2015 Best Venue to get married in the U.S. One of the FIVE best in U.S. to get married - The Knot
Getting there
South Bend Regional Airport
29.0 mi

Avg. venue rate
$3.2k - $3.8kThis venue has been favorited 188 times

