Congratulations! You’ve decided to consider a historic barn as the site for your special celebration. Our barn certainly offers a unique and unforgettable venue. You found us because you are looking for someplace special..

We won’t pigeon-hole you into buying our wine, choosing from our menu or renting our tables, chairs and linens. OUR FARM IS YOUR BLANK CANVAS . From rustic to elegant. It’s up to you. WE ARE ALL ABOUT CHOICE. We do highly recommend these vendors we have worked with in the past.

Caterers

Facilities

Florists

Wedding Coordinators

Music

Wedding Cakes

What’s the biggest difference between a traditional wedding and a barn wedding?

Unless you are working with a wedding planner, the biggest difference with a wedding at the Garvey Family Wedding Barn is three additional phone calls.

Catering

Your first call will be to select a caterer. Unlike your experience with a traditional wedding venue, renting our barn gives you the opportunity to select from a wide variety of food providers. As you probably know the Traverse City area is recognized as a “foodie destination”. Many of our restaurants and caterers offer unmatched quality and selection. We have the added advantage of a vibrant, local agricultural community providing local foods to discriminating vendors - some of the best we have worked with are on our catering page.

Tables & Chairs

The second call you need to make is for the rental of tables and chairs. Again, the Traverse City area has a number of businesses that specialize in providing these services. You have a great selection of vendors and products. They will set up according to your individual plan and take down after the event.

Facilities

The third call you will have to make is for portable toilet facilities. Barns don’t have bathrooms. Modern portable toilet facilities can be as fancy as any you would find in a fine hotel. Trailer facilities come with flushing china toilets, hot and cold running water, music, air conditioning and hardwood cabinetry and floors. Even the most basic facilities have lighting and running water.

So, with a few phone calls you can have exactly what you want ….your way ! We can promise you that for a little extra effort you will be rewarded with a unique, amazing wedding that you will remember and your guests will talk about for years to come .