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Starting at $12,000 Starting at $12,000
Couples usually spend $35,000 Couples usually spend $35,000
Reception
$12,000 starting price
Ceremony
$12,000 starting price
Bar service
$60 per person
Reception
$12,000 starting price
Ceremony
$12,000 starting price
Bar service
$60 per person

About

On WeddingWire since 2016

The Mad River Barn is nestled in the Green Mountains of Waitsfield, Vermont, on 17 beautiful acres of gardens, woodlands and streams.

Hosting only one event each week allows us to offer a weekend-long destination experience that you and your guests will enjoy and remember forever.

On the hill behind the Main Barn, our state-of-the-art post and beam pavilion provides couples with a rustic, elegant space for dinner and dancing on Saturday evenings. This space is conveniently located next to the ceremony site and encompasses a stunning pergola.

The Main Barn building is home to eight of eighteen inn rooms, as well as both our dining room and pub. This is the hub of activity for the weekend, hosting everything from your welcome gathering to your rehearsal dinner and breakfast each morning.

Adjacent to the Main Barn is the Farmhouse, housing two bunk-style rooms. Just across the parking lot sits the Longhouse and Annex, comprising an additional eight inn rooms and offering a bit of privacy from the hustle and bustle of the main events.

Hosting your wedding at the Mad River Barn gives you exclusive access to the property for the duration of your weekend. Planning is made easy by working directly with our on-site wedding coordinator.

All events hosted at the Barn are contracted to our on-site catering, with extensive menus available for everything from a bridal lunch to the reception dinner. An exception can be made for desserts.

Our established wedding program has enabled us to connect with dozens of vendors in the area that are among the best in the business. Once a deposit is paid, you will have access to all of our preferred vendor information, organizational spreadsheets and more to make the planning process and event execution as smooth as possible.

Our wedding season runs from the beginning of May through the end of October each year.

Check out the gallery for an exclusive 360° Virtual Tour, and picture yourself at Mad River Barn today!

  • Veteran-owned

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$12,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$12,000

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$12,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$12,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$60

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Barn
Garden
Historic Building
Inn/B&B
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

May
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Reviews of Mad River Barn

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5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
25 reviews
99% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Mad River Barn is praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional service, stunning venue, and delicious food. The staff, particularly Adrienne and Chef Sam, are highlighted for their professionalism and attentiveness. Reviewers appreciate the seamless execution of events, the availability of on-site accommodations, and the "Pinterest shed" provided for decorations. Guests especially enjoy the all-inclusive services, personalized attention, and the natural beauty of the pavilion, making it a top choice for a wedding venue.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Mad River Barn is praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional service, stunning venue, and delicious food. The staff, particularly Adrienne and Chef Sam, are highlighted for their professionalism and attentiveness. Reviewers appreciate the seamless execution of events, the availability of on-site accommodations, and the "Pinterest shed" provided for decorations. Guests especially enjoy the all-inclusive services, personalized attention, and the natural beauty of the pavilion, making it a top choice for a wedding venue.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 25 reviews
Google
4.5/5 258 reviews
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Lisa W. Sent on 12/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous wedding at Mad River Barn

My so had his wedding here October 2022. We were not part of the planning and we only saw the few pictures posted online. We were beyond thrilled with the venue, staff, food and florist. The pictures do not do this venue justice, it was way more beautiful in person. Thanks to everyone for making this occasion even more memorable than I could ever have expected. Adrienne, a special thanks to you.
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Abigail B. Sent on 08/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing. Incredible. Delicious. Fun. Perfect.

We got married at the Mad River Barn in July and it was an absolute dream. Truly, I cannot imagine a more perfect place or better service. The venue is stunning, from the pavilion, to the grounds, to the restaurant and pub, everything was so beautiful. I could write a book about the amazing service provided by Adrienne and her team. Every single member of the MRB staff we encountered went above and beyond to make our day perfect and to make our guests feel at home. All weekend we heard from our guests about how awesome and welcoming the staff was. This was particularly important to us because we had a multiracial group of guests. Adrienne was an excellent communicator every step of the way, she is warm, experienced, thoughtful, accommodating, professional, even-keeled, just plain awesome...the list goes on. She was available throughout the planning process, and she and her team (special shout out to Taika) were superheros on the day - appearing with french fries when we were hungry and hiding out before the wedding, printing our vows and speeches on card stock morning-of, wiping down each bench for the ceremony after a downpour an hour before the ceremony, you get the point! Let's take a moment for the FOOD! I often hear that no one remembers the food at a wedding, but the food at MRB is truly memorable. Our guests are STILL talking about how delicious everything was. Chef Sam and his team are amazing. We had a casual welcome gathering in the on-site pub Friday night (so fun!) and the wood-fired flatbreads and salad were amazing, the cocktail hour and ceremony food was incredible (still salivating over the mac and cheese), and the breakfasts all weekend were phenomenal. Our guests also loved our after party in the pub and were able to get delicious late night snacks. Chef Sam checked in throughout to make sure everything was good (and yes, everything was perfect and delicious), and his team was very accommodating to our guests with dietary restrictions. It was also really fun to have the whole wedding party, immediate family, and additional friends staying on-site at the venue all weekend. It cut down on stress for everyone and made the whole weekend feel so, so special. I also need to mention the "pinterest shed." This shed is full of signs, vases, votives, baskets, frames, lanterns, place card holders, etc. for decorating. This. Was. So. Helpful. Basically everything I needed was already available with lots of different items and styles to sort through. Honestly though, the venue is so beautiful, that it barely needs decoration. If I could give Mad River Barn 10 out of 5 stars I would. My husband and I loved it, our families loved it, and our guests loved it. Several guests have shared that our wedding was the best one they'd ever been to, and we have to give all the credit to the MRB team. WE LOVE YOU GUYS!
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Nicole D. Sent on 09/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The most magical venue!

We had the most perfect, magical wedding weekend at Mad River Barn. From the rehearsal dinner, to welcome party, wedding, to after party, they executed everything so seamlessly and made sure we were always taken care of. Adrienne and her team were an absolute delight to work with and were so incredibly kind! We also really appreciated how welcoming they were to having our golden retriever on-site with us!! I can not imagine getting married at a more beautiful venue. Thanks for everything!!!
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Mad River Barn frequently asked questions

Mad River Barn includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Mad River Barn includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Mad River Barn includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Mad River Barn for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
  • Restaurant
Mad River Barn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Mad River Barn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Mad River Barn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Mad River Barn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tent Accessories
Mad River Barn is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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