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Lake Elsie Wedding Barn

Lake Elsie Wedding Barn

Hankinson, ND
4.7 out of 5 rating, 29 Reviews
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29 Reviews
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    Adair L. Sent on 07/06/2021
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    Great Experience

    Meyers were incredibly helpful and flexible! Our day was fantastic, everyone loved the venue and they were great to work with (So IMPORTANT)!! Beautiful new landscaping and Pavilion! And our pictures where fantastic!!

    Lake Elsie Wedding Barn's reply:

    Thank you so much for selecting us for your beautiful wedding.
    We so enjoyed helping you. Thank you for the compliments on the pavilion. I loved your color choice.
    Have a wonderful honeymoon this fall.
    Thank you again for choosing Lake Elsie Wedding Barn.
    Sandy and Marshall
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    Michele S. Sent on 04/30/2021
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    Stepmom of the groom and vendor

    The Lake Elsie Wedding Barn and Lady on the Lake B&B are hidden gems of North Dakota. We just wrapped up a wonderful wedding weekend and couldn’t be happier. Many thanks to Sandy, Robin and the entire team. Sandy and Marshall have recently made a considerable investment in the pavilion tent, the paved surface, and surrounding landscape. This worked well for dinner, even with a brisk April day. The dance upstairs in the barn was so much fun. Many memories made last weekend! Brian and I hope to return again, next time to relax and enjoy more of Sandy’s cooking. Maybe I’ll get that scalloped potato recipe out of her yet! 😉

    Lake Elsie Wedding Barn's reply:

    It was a pleasure having you here. You have such a talent with floral arrangement, you just transformed our wedding pavilion. You were a joy to work with. We were happy to caterer for your grooms meal so glad you liked the scalloped potatoes.
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    Dave H. Sent on 09/15/2021
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    Lake Elsie is a stunning venue

    Lake Elsie is a fantastic place for your special day. With a location right on the water, it is hard to imagine not having a perfect evening! Thank you Lake Elsie for being great.

    Lake Elsie Wedding Barn's reply:

    Thank you Dave for your kind words.I's nice to have all services in one place on a lake.

    We so appreciate you and your professional service everytime you come to Lake Elsie Wedding Barn.
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    Sarah S. Sent on 10/13/2020
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    I could not recommend them more!

    The Lake Elsie Wedding Barn was the perfect choice for us! They had several packages to choose from each with different services and prices. Sandy was always very prompt with retuning emails or calls about any questions I had. She was like a wedding coordinator for me! The barn is beautiful and comes with some of its own decorations already set up. Sandy also has a variety of decorations for you to use rather than buying or renting some! Sandy and Marshall were both very attentive and really made me feel like they wanted me to have the best of everything!

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    Lake Elsie Wedding Barn commented...posted 10/14/2020
    Thank you so much for selecting us for your beautiful wedding. I just loved your Ritzy and Rustic style of decorating. Beautiful. We enjoyed being your wedding cordinator. Hats of to your mom and Al for putting on a great meal in our venue kitchen. Your mom is the best. We all had a great laugh when Marshall brought out the leaf blower to blow the dry floweres from everyone's hair after the ceremony. Thank you again for the opportunity to be your host and selecting Lake Elsie Wedding Barn for the most important day of your life. Sandy and Marshall
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    Michelle O. Sent on 10/15/2020
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    Wonderful!

    Sandy and Marshall made sure that everything was absolutely perfect for our day! We knew that we had found the perfect venue from our first visit and it all came together better than we imagined!

    Lake Elsie Wedding Barn's reply:

    We want to thank you for selecting and trusting us in the biggest day of your life. We enjoyed being your wedding day coordinator and working with you and Jared.
    Sandy and Marshall
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    Kylie E. Sent on 09/25/2020
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    Wonderful owners and venue

    Sandy and Marshall did everything we could ask for and more! They were there to help from start to finish and were amazing to work with.

    Lake Elsie Wedding Barn's reply:

    Thank you for selecting Lake Elsie Wedding Barn. We enjoyed being part of you and Koltin's wedding weekend. Getting to know all parents was memorable. What a great idea for the bridal party to have pontoon rides at the lake side venue. Many happy years.
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    Carmen K. Sent on 09/03/2020
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    Very good!!

    Everything was very well done. Marshall and Sandy were very nice and supportive.

    Lake Elsie Wedding Barn's reply:

    Thank you Carmen.
    You were wonderful to work with. I so enjoyed your mom during the whole planning process.
    We hope lots of happiness for you and Chal.
    Sandy
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    Kelsey G. Sent on 09/29/2020
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    Excellent Service and such a Beautiful Venue

    The venue is absolutely beautiful and the services and owners were great to me and my family and friends.

    Lake Elsie Wedding Barn's reply:

    Thank you so much Kelsey. So glad your day was great and Lake Elsie Wedding Barn worked so well for you and your familiy and friends. The use of the kitchen, providing your own food really helped you save instead of hiring a caterer. Thank you again for selecting us for your beautiful day.Sandy
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    Yadira P. Sent on 10/08/2019
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    Exceptional

    It is a beautiful, unique and fantastic place to celebrate your wedding! We are so happy to choose this venue it was more than I was expecting! ❤️
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    Jocelyn R. Sent on 09/10/2019
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    More than we imagined ❤

    This venue was everything and more! Sandy and Marshall are remarkable hosts. I can not say enough about how amazing our experience was! From the first initial email to the follow up, it was all on point. Our guests were blown away by the beauty of the venue and the hospitality of everyone who worked our wedding.
    We will definitely be back to enjoy the gorgeous B&B!

    Lake Elsie Wedding Barn's reply:

    Marshall and I want to thank you so much for selecting us for your beautiful wedding. We so enjoyed working with you. Thank you for letting us be apart of your big day.
    Sandy and Marshall
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    Kelsey Sent on 08/26/2019
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    Truly amazing venue!

    This venue is absolutely amazing! The price was perfect and they have everything you could ask for and many things I didn't even know I needed! Marshall and Sandy were so kind and helpful! They were very flexible when it rained and we had the wedding inside last minute! I couldn't have asked for a better wedding at a more beautiful and perfect place!

    Lake Elsie Wedding Barn's reply:

    Hi Kelsey and Robert,
    We want to thank you for selecting us. We had a great time getting to know you. You had a beautiful wedding and a wonderful family to work with. Thank you.
    Sandy
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    Miranda R. Sent on 11/30/2018
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    Gorgeous barn, Dream wedding!

    Wow, HUGE thank you for being the most kind, and understanding people to help me with my wedding. I am huge on cleanliness and everything was 100% up to par with my expectations. The barn was gorgeous, and the property was perfect for all my fairy tale photos I had in mind for my special day. The bed and Breakfast was perfect for accommodating all my family and friends for the night before my special day.. words can not express how smooth everything went, and how happy they were to work with every one of my demands. I HIGHLY recommend to all people who think about having their wedding here. Thank you again!!
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    Shawna L. Sent on 03/04/2019
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    Colonel Historic Barn

    Sandy & Marshal are wonderful hosts. They made sure that our day was special for us. They were so accommodating and helpful. Everything was spectacular, and the grounds are beautiful. I highly recommend having your special day here.

    Lake Elsie Wedding Barn's reply:

    Thank you so much for selecting us for your big day.
    Weddings is our passion and you had a beautiful wedding, your choice of decorating was superb.
    It was a pleasure getting to know you better.
    Many Happy Days together.
    Sandy
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    Chelsea C. Sent on 12/02/2018
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    Perfection

    This place was perfect for our wedding, beautiful venue, and the people help with anything you may need!

    Lake Elsie Wedding Barn's reply:

    Thanks so much Chelsea. Are passion is weddings and making sure your day goes great. Thanks for sharing with us the first day of Mrs. and Mr. We appreciate both of you.
    Sandy
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    Monty N. Sent on 10/19/2018
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    Beautiful Place and Attentive Service!

    Total dedication to delivering a wonderful experience!

    Lake Elsie Wedding Barn's reply:

    Thank you so much. So enjoyed getting to know you.
    WE are pleased everything went smoothly at our new wedding and event venue on the lake. It was a pleasure working with you. Thank you also for staying at our lodging facility Lady on the Lake Bed and Breakfast.
    We appreciate you recommending us and telling others about us.

    Sandy
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    Kally K. Sent on 03/09/2019
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    Perfect in every way

    Sandy and Marshal literally bent over backwards for us to make my daughters graduation memorable. The colonel was perfect in every way possible. The food(kitchen), bar, tables, space, setting was the most convenient having everything right their and accessible for us to use on our occassion. Not to forget the setting with the lake, gorgeous! Also, I have to add, that the handicap accessibility was a huge plus for our guests as well. Thank you Sandy & Marshal for making my daughters graduation everything she had dreamed for that day.

    Lake Elsie Wedding Barn's reply:

    Thank you so much for selecting us Kally.
    We were so glad to be apart of your daughters big day.
    You certainly did an outstanding job organizing the whole day.
    Sandy
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    Margie Sent on 10/12/2018
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    We enjoyed our 40th anniversary party in the Colonel Hankinson Historic Barn. Sandy and Marshall did all the work for us, from decorating, to making from scratch cakes. Marshall greeted everyone of our guests with his wonderful smile making us and them feel very comfortable. In the meantime Sandy was busy setting up a wonderful food line which every person complimented. All this in a beautiful historic setting, you won't find a better place to make good memories.

    Lake Elsie Wedding Barn's reply:

    Thank you so much Marge. Thank you for selecting us.
    Sandy
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    Jessica Sent on 03/08/2019
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    Colonel Hankinson Historic Barn

    The staff was friendly, organized and ready to serve us. This is the best place for indoor or an outdoor wedding. I would recommend this place to anyone especially for the price.

    Lake Elsie Wedding Barn's reply:

    Thank you so much Jessica and Cory.
    We provide the venue, and you and your family and children did all the decorating, and what a beautiful job done by all.
    Many happy years together.
    Sandy
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    Andrea Sent on 10/12/2018
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    I highly recommend this venue for ANY occasion. Beautiful outdoor space, enormous indoor rustic with class. The owners are there to help every step of the way, and make you feel like family! My son was married here 10/21/2017. We all were overly impressed from start to finish. The ability to make a few trips there prior to the wedding to enable us the best planning was so convenient. When my other children get married, I will be highly suggesting this venue. Plus, the casino is only 10 minutes away, so stay an extra night at Lady on the Lake Bed & Breakfast, and enjoy a night at the casino!

    Lake Elsie Wedding Barn's reply:

    Thanks so much for the beautiful pictures. Thank you also for selecting us.
    We so enjoyed your family and getting to know you.
    Thanks again.
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    Sharyn Sent on 03/14/2019
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    Wonderful experience

    Sandy & Marshal are excellent and very professional to work with.
    Bride and groom can say their vows by the beautiful beach or indoors, you can have the caterer of your choice, bus available to take guests to and from motels. My husband & I along with the wedding party stayed at the Lady on the Lake and Sandy was so helpful and also served us delicious meals. Your guests will love this beautiful setting as we had so many compliments. This venue is very reasonable for all the options that are available. This place would be perfect for any celebration. Thanks Sandy & Marshal
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    Lisa S. Sent on 12/23/2019
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    Wedding Photographer

    I was the photographer for Tristan and Yadira's wedding on 9/28/19...it was a photographer's dream come true! I was able to capture exceptional images due to the beautiful venue. From the dressing rooms, to the ceremony, to the reception...everything was awe inspiring!

    Lake Elsie Wedding Barn's reply:

    Thank you Lisa. You certainly have a great eye and talent . Looking forward to working with you in the future.
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    Deidre H. Sent on 08/24/2020
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    Would've been perfect

    It would have been a perfect venue for us, if it weren't for COVID. My husband and I were long distance with our families in Kansas and Pennsylvania. We couldn't find a place that would accommodate our wedding party for a while weekend in either of our home towns, but this place had it all. We chose the Rhodium package and it included just about everything except the caterer for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The bed and breakfast on property is beautiful! The owners also have an inn in town which we were going to rent out for the weekend as well. They have a safe shuttle that will transport your guests all weekend! They offer some decorations and outdoor activities like kayaking as well. Sandy and Marshall were very sweet and when we took a tour, she made us lunch! If you're looking for a weekend escape with everything included for your wedding, please consider Lake Elsie Wedding Barn (formerly Colonel Hankinson).

    Lake Elsie Wedding Barn's reply:

    Thank you so much Deidre. It was a pleasure working with you. You had a beautiful wedding planned. We wish you lots of happiness and please stop in for a visit.
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    Alicia Sent on 03/07/2019
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    Colonel Hankinson's Historic Barn

    The Marshall's were great hosts and helped make sure the festivities ran smoothly and the weekend would be one to remember!

    Lake Elsie Wedding Barn's reply:

    Thank you so much for selecting our venue for you to plan your beautiful wedding.
    You and your family did an amazing job planning, right down to the food your family prepared in the kitchen for the reception.
    Thank you.
    Sandy
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    Kenzie Sent on 09/05/2018
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    Very friendly and flexible. Still new in the business so some processes are non-existent and there was some confusion on a few things last minute but we worked everything out.

    Lake Elsie Wedding Barn's reply:

    Thank you so much for the review. Appreciate you.
    Yes we are new, but dedicated an making sure everything runs smoothly for you.
    As Kenzie pointed out we did fix everything and it was a beautiful wedding.
    Thank you for selecting us. Hope you enjoyed your free suite at Lady on the Lake B & B.
    Sandy
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