Bradford Barn

Bradford, Ontario View map

Rating 4.5 out of 5

20 reviews

2 to 200 Guests

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About

2 to 200 Guests

Bradford Barn is a unique wedding venue located in Bradford, Ontario offering country charm in a perfect rustic setting. The team at Bradford Barn takes pride in providing you with an array of convenient services to make orchestrating your event simple. They specialize in live entertainment, lighting, and sound productions. Wow your guests with both a live show and a talented personal DJ. The best part? It's all included.

Facilities and Capacity

The facilities found at the Bradford Barn include a newly renovated two-story heritage barn with a rustic timber bar, professional sound stage and lighting, outdoor fire pit, cocktail area, Grain Bin Bar, and newly built gazebo for your outdoor entertaining and enjoyment. The team specializes in providing live entertainment and DJ services to keep the dance floor packed all night. They can accommodate up to 200 guests and offer outdoor and indoor ceremony sites. You never have to worry about the weather as they have you covered rain or shine with no additional fees. The staff offers special discounts for Friday or Sunday dates as well as pricing for parties smaller than 100 guests for non-Saturday dates. They also have on-site upgraded washrooms complete with granite countertops, running water, and electricity.

Services Offered

Bradford Barn offers various services to help make your special occasion a successful event. For your convenience, the team provides access to designated dressing rooms. The staff also provides setup and cleanup services and event rentals to make organizing the logistics of your gathering straightforward. Catering and bar services are also available.

Cuisine

The catering services provided at this venue include the set up of all dining tables and all other food service-related items for your reception. Menus can be tailored to your needs and tastes. The in-house caterers have more than 20 years of experience in the industry, providing them with the expertise to create a memorable dining experience. The cuisine can be served in the following ways, among other styles:

Buffet
Cocktail reception
Family style
Plated
Stations

Highlights

Availability

Type

Farm

Style

Classic, country, garden, rustic, vintage

Event Services

Bridal suite, catering / bar, clean up, event planning, event rentals, liability insurance, lighting / sound, outside vendors, set up

Reception Site Fee - Peak Season

$14,385

Plated Service (per head)

$56

More information

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

What kind of settings are available?

Covered outdoor

Indoor

Uncovered outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony

Reception

Rehearsal dinner

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet

Cocktail reception

Dessert

Family style

Hors d'oeuvres

Outside cake

Plated

Server(s)

Stations

Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)

Open bar

Outside alcohol

What event items are available?

Aisle markers

Altar/arches

Audio equipment

Centerpieces

Dance floor

Decor

Drapery

Furniture

Lighting

Photobooth

Chairs

Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

China

Flatware

Glassware

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

Shuttle

Wheelchair access

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

Yes

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

$10,743

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

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

$13,617

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

$9,824

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up

Clean up

Event planning

Chairs

Tables

Lighting/sound

Parking

Bridal suite

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$47

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$53

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

$10

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

Cake cutting

Server(s)

Dessert

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$11

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

Bartenders

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Value

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Flexibility

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60 User photos

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Kyle S. Married on 15/10/2021

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Shaky Start, Superb Finish

Read the reviews anywhere, and you'll read that there are issues with booking this venue. It would be a lie to say it's not true - there were issues. However, the flexibility and overall experience did justify booking this venue.
Sent on 18/10/2021
Amanda R. Married on 01/10/2021

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Experience!

the barn was absolutely stunning. I did add alot of decor to make it a bit more glam but the grounds themselves are stunning and everyone was freaking out over the venue. Jenn was very flexible in allowing me to do what I wanted and gave me some great vendor recommendations. The caterer they use there is also fabulous, so need to worry about food quality. I felt everything ran super smoothly the day of and I didn't need to worry or deal with anything. I am so happy i went with this venue in comparison to a traditional hall, I felt those are a bit boring and repetitive so having something so different really made an impression on my guests
Sent on 20/09/2021
Kayla C. Married on 04/09/2020

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Amazing Venue

The Bradford barn is an amazing place to get married, every single guest loved the place! The thing that drew us into booking the barn for our wedding was that everything was on the same property bridal suite/man cave, ceremony, cocktail hour, many many places for beautiful photos, reception and party.
Sent on 06/09/2020
Stacy C. Married on 24/08/2019

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Truly a magical venue

Everything about The Bradford Barn is amazing. Jenn was absolutely incredible in putting everything together and making sure we had a beautiful day. The Bradford Barn team is professional and goes above and beyond. Cindy our bartender was outstanding. She learned our drinks and was so easy going and fun! Cibo the preferred caterer are hands down the kindest people we have met. They went above and beyond by including our guests with allergies and everyone( even a week later) is still raving about our food! The Bradford Barn has something so special about it. The Barn, Gazebo, Landscapes... there is not just one thing that makes this venue so wonderful. The house band put on such an energy filled show. The vocals were insane. Rueben our DJ was hilarious ! He was so easy to get along with, very understanding and made things so easy for us. Between Rueben and the band the dance floor was always full! Our wedding at The Bradford Barn was truly the best day our of lives. Thank you for creating such magic.
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Nava Z. Married on 06/07/2019

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A Perfect day

We loved the venue and the staff! The band and DJ were amazing, a great balance for the night. Everything was easy to set up with their vendors and on site table decorations. A beautiful place for an outdoor wedding. Right before our ceremony a storm was about to roll in and Jenn and her staff were running around to make sure we were prepared for any last minute changes for the rain. She was flexible and attentive to detail.
Sent on 01/08/2019
Christina M. Married on 22/06/2019

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Best value in Ontario

Jenn is the nicest, most pleasant and professional person I’ve dealt with in the wedding industry. What their package includes is nothing short of amazing for the price. It’s great value and service in a beautiful surrounding. They make you feel like family. Highly recommended!
Sent on 31/08/2018
Krystina F. Married on 18/08/2018

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One HAPPY couple!!

The Bradford Barn made our day perfect from start to finish. The venue creates such a relaxed atmosphere from the lawn games to the outdoor bar and finishes with a bonfire throughout the night. Jenn and her staff were more than wonderful and even if something did go wrong on our wedding day we did not notice which is the sign of some exceptional customer service. The feedback we have been getting from our guests have been, "the best wedding they have ever been too", "so much fun right from start"

The highlights for us.. ceremony with surrounding trees, Glenn Eagle our officiant was BEYOND amazing and made us feel super comfortable, CIBO Catering did an incredible job and everyone loved the food, the house band blew everyone away and creates an atmosphere inside the barn that gets everyone up off their feet, there are so many places to get great pictures because the barn and the landscape surrounding is so beautiful just on its own and most importantly you get the ENTIRE place just for you and your guests which creates such an intimate experience.

The Bradford Barn will always hold a special place in our hearts and we are so grateful to them for starting our married life on the right track.. one very happy couple!!!

Mr. & Mrs. Irwin xoxo
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Sent on 25/10/2018
Anna R. Married on 09/07/2017

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We got married at the Bradford Barn on 09/July/2017 and it was a truly amazing experience. Jennifer and Joran did an amazing job and allowed for me to have my dream wedding; both were very professional and patient throughout the entire experience. The venue site was an absolutely gorgeous property, with fields of corn and a rustic farm, and even an outdoor bar. They even provided fun outdoor games that our guests loved and played while waiting for dinner and following a bonfire that everyone enjoyed. Our ceremony was outside and even though it rained it made for a wonderful experience. The owner and staff were fantastic to work with, providing timely replies throughout our event planning, and on the day of were nothing short of extraordinary to make sure the day ran smoothly. The wedding day went by without a hitch. Being a new venue we had the wonderful opportunity to see the venue grow and become even more amazing than what we had envisioned when we first stepped on to the property. Custom Catering provided an incredible meal and all of the staff were professional, friendly and very polite. All of our guests raved about how amazing the food was, including the fantastic cake they made. The band “ Dean James and the Heartbreak Hillbillies” was on time, professional and full of energy, and were able to play any song requested and if they didn’t know it they were eager to try and learn on the go. They played live music for us all night and the dance floor was never empty! We would highly recommend this venue for future wedding use.
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Sent on 27/07/2017

Bradford Barn's reply:

Hi Anna,
Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review and for all of your positive feedback and remarks. You and Cody were an absolute pleasure to work with and the Bradford Barn was thrilled to be a part of your special day! Wishing you both the best of health and happiness together in what I am sure will be a very bright future! Cheers😁
Melanie P. Married on 24/06/2017

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From the moment we drove up the driveway, the Bradford Barn venue had this indescribable charm, I can't even put it into words. Without checking out other venues, we knew right away this was it. Everything from the farmhouse to take pictures beside, the ceremony lawn under all the trees, the stunning bridal suite on site, the outdoor bar for cocktail hour, the live music that our guests couldn't get enough of, the bonfire pit for our guests to take a very short break from dancing and so much more. This venue was more than anything we could have dreamed of. We can't thank the Bradford Barn staff enough for all their help in making our day perfect. Jenn and Joran both were extremely accommodating, patient and helpful throughout our whole planning process. And to top it all off, we were fortunate enough to have incredible weather. We would highly recommend The Bradford Barn to anyone who is looking for that rustic, country, vintage type of look with a hint of true elegance.
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Sent on 14/07/2017
Laura P. Married on 05/09/2020

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Tired venue and unprofessional family

The issues I had with the Bradford Barn were around communication and professionalism. To provide context let me be up-front about loosing $5000.
I visited the Barn in winter before COVID and then again in June, when I saw how run down things are. By that time I had already paid the $2000 deposit, which I get is non-refundable, but they also kept the $3000 paid early March before social distancing/isolation.
Brides beware of force majeure. Act of God clause; not even a good lawyer can help there. To be fair they did offer postponement to do a Friday or Sunday rather than a Saturday. I was also getting concerned about additional costs after talking to other couples who were married here. The dj must be paid additionally for ceremony music, the rental cost indicated on the website is low, as are other things. After so many red flags and unanswered emails/phone calls, I didn't want to continue taking the risk of working with the Bradford Barn. My communications with Jen were negative and unprofessional. The only time, she was timely, was when she wanted me to commit to an alternate wedding date. Joran did the tours and seemed like he just rolled out of bed. I was desperate and made decisions I regret.
Do yourself a favour, always seek out impartial references, if you can. Local vendors such as hair stylists, florists or photographers are in the know.
I hear attending a wedding at Bradford Barn as guest is a blast, but I have connected with previous brides and current ones who describe many challenges. Surprisingly there are many good reviews of the Barn and working with Jen so it make your own choice.
Sent on 11/09/2020

Bradford Barn's reply:

I am sorry to hear that you didn’t feel supported leading up to your wedding day. We take your wedding day and our reputation very seriously. The months leading up to your wedding we had tried communicating with you to work on sorting through and finalizing your wedding details and helping navigate through the impact of covid19 by offering alternate wedding dates for the current season 2020. Further deposits were deferred even though a back up date of Saturday September 5, 2020 was reserved as an alternate to the original reserved dare of Saturday August 1, 2020. Scaled down budget friendly options were also offered to avoid any additional monies to be owed. A backup Friday date in 2021 was also offered. Unfortunately, our inventory of dates was limited as we tend to book more than a year in advance, and Saturdays are typically the first to be booked. The pandemic has been a challenge for everyone and it is sad to hear how the added stress has impacted yours and all of our couples’ wedding plans this year. We appreciate your feedback concerning our communication process as we strive to provide the best possible service to our couples before and on the wedding day by being as transparent as possible when it comes to pricing, and wedding logistics so we are sorry to learn that you felt we didn’t meet your expectations. Please note your $5000 deposit can be applied to a future date at anytime.