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The Barn at Drewia Hill

The Barn at Drewia Hill

Sale Creek, TN
4.8 out of 5 rating, 22 Reviews
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    Ash F. Sent on 06/07/2021
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    Absolutely smooth and so beautiful

    I cannot say enough amazing things about this venue and the owner. Kris goes above and beyond for all of her clients. We were blessed to hear about The Barn at Drewia Hill from a friend and we were in awe when we first saw it. It is very well maintained and tidy! The views and acreage is breathtaking. I could not have imagine having our wedding anywhere else. Kris was always available when and if I had questions and she made me feel so reassured about everything. On our big day, all I had to was show up and walk down the isle. Kris also did our food and we had so many people tell us it was the best barbecue they had ever had. Everything looked perfect and we were able to enjoy the day stress free with our family and friends. I cannot thank Kris and Jamie enough for putting together our amazing day. It was everything I dreamed of and so much more! We could not have picked a better venue who had such an honest and hard working owner to ensure everything was perfect for our day. Thank you again Kris. You have the most beautiful barn!
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    Venue, Catering, Flowers!

    Kris is the absolute best! We had compliments on the venue and the food all night. She made everything easy. She offers setting up and cleaning everything up. Super helpful with suggestions on vendors to use! She wants your big day to be the best and nothing less!

    The Barn at Drewia Hill's reply:

    Thank you so much, Riley!! You are a beautiful bride! Inside & out! It was a pleasure to have been apart of such a beautiful day!!
    Xoxo!
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    Michael B. Sent on 11/26/2019
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    Father of the Bride

    This place was amazing! We did a package with Kris that included the catering and it was fabulous. We went with everyone Kris recommended and could not have been more pleased. Seriously people, if you don’t want to stress out on your flowers, photographer, catering, and DJ, this is the way to go. We are looking to book this Venue again for some significant birthdays coming up.
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    Ashley Sent on 10/22/2018
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    October Wedding - 2018

    Kris was amazing! We had a Thursday wedding and flew in from California.
    Despite her busy life she makes you feel like you are the only person she is working with. She responds quickly, but just like with most venue owners I would not expect a quick response on a Saturday or early Sunday during peak wedding season. Just like you would want on your big day, she is focused on whoever the lucky couple might be for that weekend.
    She has a catering company called Kris’s Kitchen (SOOOO worth it), helped us with a bartender, and if you can the DJ she recommends (Keenan Daniels) made our wedding.
    The barn itself… well just take a look at the pictures. She doesn’t have to use fancy tricks to make the area look better. You’ll get a beautiful rustic barn that Kris spent time planning out and building from scratch. From the angle of the barn to allow sunlight into the windows, the photo opportunities in front of a beautiful sunset, down to the little details inside. There are certain rules that some may not be okay with, like no pets, only real flower petals, and only canned beer, but it makes sense to keep the barn prepared for the next couple.
    Long story to kind of show you the wonderful personality of the venue owner:
    On the day of our rehearsal, we showed up early and in full force (think 10 people) to set up. I told her that I had a hard time telling people they couldn't come since everyone wanted to help out. See, our family and friends traveled so far I wanted to make sure everyone was happy. She understood this and though there were a lot of people standing around, like I knew there would be, she let it be. The day prior to the rehearsal it down-poured and she wanted to make sure an outside ceremony was still an option before setting the inside up. When I told her the outside wedding is still what I wanted she went to work.
    That evening at the actual rehearsal we were practicing and realized that the sun at 3pm would be directly in the faces of everyone in front of the arbor. So we decided to switch the ceremony indoors. I called to talk this change over with her, knowing that I had made the call earlier to stick with the outside ceremony she wanted to make sure I personally wanted to make the switch and that I wasn’t just doing it to please my family. Basically, she was ready to back me up if I wanted the ceremony to be done outside still. That alone makes her worth it. Sometimes in the middle you may get caught up trying to please everyone and she reminds us that it is still OUR day. She rolled with the change that caused a complete re-organization of the inside set-up less than 24 hours before the ceremony.
    We appreciate everything Kris did to make our wedding one to remember!
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    Sarah Sent on 09/27/2018
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    We recently had our wedding here and everything was so perfect! Throughout the process from booking to day-of, Kris was very attentive, easy to get ahold of, and made time for us! I live in Knoxville so I had limited times I could come down, and Kris was always accommodating and found a way to fit me into her schedule. She takes pride in this barn and what she does here, and it is well worth every penny! We paid the additional fee for the clean up service, and I advice every couple to do so! We went back the next morning to get the rest of our stuff, and you couldn't even tell we had been there! Everything was clean and all of our stuff was gathered up. All we had to do was load it up! I couldn't imagine cleaning up the place at the end of the night when everyone's exhausted, so it was money well spent!

    The morning of, Kris was such a huge help. We had some stubborn doors we were trying to set up for the ceremony, and she did everything possible to get those things working. She decorated the food table with some of my misc. decorations and it looked beautiful! She goes above and beyond simply being a "venue owner" and really does what it takes to make sure your night goes smooth and perfect! We still have guests telling us how beautiful the venue was and how perfect it was for the wedding. We also loved it because it came with about 90% of the decorations! This place really is a gem, and I wouldn't have chosen differently.
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    Rebekah Sent on 07/08/2018
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    Many of our guests reported that ours was the best wedding food they ever had. This is from people who have attended weddings that cost 10 times what ours did. The venue is gorgeous and Kris makes it easy having everything you need. We highly recommend Kris and her barn
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    Melanie C. Sent on 04/24/2020
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    Exceeded expectations!!

    I have known Kris for almost 20 years Since 2002 and have gotten the privilege of watching her build her dream through lots of blood sweat and tears of course, But mostly just through lots of good old fashioned hard work and determination. She knew what she wanted back when I met her 18 years ago and is such an inspiration to me. She is a God-fearing woman who continues to be an inspiration to me today. The Barn at Drewia Hill is an absolutely beautiful And majestic venue to have your wedding With affordable rates and the staff makes you feel comfortable and at home from the minute you walk in the door! Highly recommend!!!
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    Kris and Jamie are nothing short of AMAZING! We came all the way from Florida to get married at the barn. We spoke a whole lot on the phone and i made a few trips...and just like that they took my vision and brought it to life! I am beyond pleased with the way my wedding turned out! I would recommend these ladies to anyone...they are 2 of the most kind hearted women and take time to listen and go over, above, and beyond to make sure your day is flawless and beautiful! Thanks again ladies! You're the best!
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    Savannah Sent on 12/11/2016
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    Kris is amazing she helped with everything including choosing vendors, advise about what she thought was best as she has done many so she knew what she was talking about. The barn is absolutely beautiful she helped set everything up! She goes above and beyond to make sure your day is the best! Definitely get what you pay for
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    Hannah Sent on 10/23/2015
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    This place is absolutely magical! Everything I was looking for was here, Kris is sooooo helpful and willing to help! Out of all the places we looked at to get married this was by FAR the best option!

    The Barn at Drewia Hill's reply:

    Thank you so much Hannah! You & your families were absolutely wonderful to work with!! God bless you both for all your years to come!
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    Kathleen Sent on 05/21/2016
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    Beautiful venue. Kris is great to work with. Very flexible. And honestly wants to have the best day possible. Loved that she gives recommendations but demand that you use any particular vendors.
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    Kim Sent on 05/12/2015
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    The Barn at Drewia Hill is a gorgeous family owned and operated venue that is by far better than any I have seen or experienced. The Barn is perfect for the bride that wants to walk in and put some flowers on a table OR the bride who wants to create their own vision with a beautiful backdrop of the Tennessee hills and a sunset that is always to die for! This venue has every single thing already in place for the perfect day...the best thing YOU can do (whether choosing this venue or another) is to communicate with your venue, your coordinator, your mother and even the bridesmaids that will stab you in the back the minute you bat those eyes in the wrong direction. If you put a deposit down for a vendor and decide NOT to use them, let them know. If you want a barn to become a "hay free" ballroom then be sure your groom has picked his groomsmen with the idea that they may actually have to lift a finger to help move a table or a couch that you insisted on having AFTER your coordinator lines up 4 others. If you say you are going to provide a detailed list of every single thing that you want done, then provide it to the people who you assume are your decorators...even when you paid them to "get you down the aisle" and nothing more. If you take an entire barn full of people to "help" with your setup and then hate every single thing they do and take it apart, then don't expect your coordinator to sit and wait on you ALL night with the instruction to "not touch anything". Lastly, be thankful and appreciative and DON'T be that bride that every vendor in the surrounding area is dreading having to deal with! I, as a coordinator named Kim, can honestly say that you should plan your day with the idea that a review will someday be written about YOU! Good luck in your search...and for getting on the calendar at The Barn at Drewia Hill!!!!
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    Had the wedding I have always dreamed of. Met with the owner Kris, and went over contract very straight forward, no unexpected things popped up. Discussed with Kris options on catering and also asked about a coordinator. Decided against having an official coordinator, and listened to suggestions she made. And, all went as planned! Too easy! My day was perfect and my husband was happy as well.
    Our pictures turned out perfect and the weather ended up being perfect as well. Kris and her helpful staff went above and beyond to make our day beyond perfect!!! I highly recommend checking this place out.
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    I can't begin to explain the level of detail and the honest feed back from the owner Kris. From beginning to that special moment, any and all steps were taken by Kris and her team. The decor and southern hospitality was top notch. Kris made suggestions for wedding flowers, djs/ musicians, cake decorators, photographers and even had an in-house catering option. From the beginning of my planning of my wedding, I knew I was in the right hands for my perfect day.
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    Amazing place! Married there in March 2015. Highly recommend this venue to anyone wanting a true barn style wedding!! Nothing at all was complicated except for trying to figure out an available date for us to book due to the fact that there were very few openings left. Very reasonably priced!
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    This is by far the best experience I could have ever asked for!! Kris the owner met with us on several occasions and made every dream come true!!
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    **GREAT GREAT PLACE!!!!** The scenery is BREATHTAKING, and the most peaceful place I have ever seen. The trees on every side seemed to hug us and our friends
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    Brooke Sent on 05/15/2015
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    So great to work with!! Kris, the owner, is very helpful and creative. She puts her all into making the barn the best it can be and making sure your big day goes perfectly! I definitely will use the barn again in the future!
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    I got married here last summer. The owner was nothing but accommodating and upfront with us about what was allowed and not allowed. (We didn't have to deal w a Kim so I can't speak to my experience with her) Id definitely recommend kris and her crew for making your special day perfect! Also-the venue is BREATHTAKING!
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    Kali Sent on 12/08/2016
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    Beautiful venue! Reception in the barn and outdoor night ceremony. Wish we could have had more lights at the ceremony site but it still was gorgeous! Decorated for rustic theme and includes many rentals you normally would have to provide. Outside catering allowed.
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    Beautiful place! I had a beautiful wedding there. The owner was nice most of the time but there was one small misunderstanding where she wasn't. Overall a great place for any kind of event.
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    Unprofessional and drama-filled to say the least. Extremely nice until deposit is put down and you share your own wedding vision. Owner & coordinator do not coincide AT ALL and will try to put you in the middle of their unresolved family issues. Luckily you can choose your own vendors(responsible ones at that)that make things a lot easier and less stressful. Expect a lot of last minute things to pop up, look over guidelines/rules & regulations very carefully or else you'll be picking your own flower petals an hour before your ceremony bc you "are not allowed". The atmosphere is beautiful and when you are surrounded by your loved ones the day of, it really doesn't matter.
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