Frequently Asked Questions

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Our venue has a capacity of 200 guests, with no minimum.

We host only one wedding a day, so you’ll have the entire property to yourself. This is your special day, and we pride ourselves on offering a secluded, private setting for you and your loved ones to enjoy.

We can host up to three weddings per weekend, but rest assured that your special day will be completely your own. We focus on just one wedding per day, ensuring that you’ll won't  notice the others occurring the day before or after yours!

On your wedding day, the main barn opens at 12 PM and closes at the time stated in your contract, with the music and party ending 30 minutes before doors close. 

For early preparations, you’ll have access to the bridal suite starting at 7 AM, giving you plenty of time to relax, get ready, and soak in every special moment! Your party and personal belongings are to be out of the suite at the same time the barn doors close at the end of your night! 

Yes, it is required! At the barn 1906, every detail of your special day matters to us — including the food! We’ve carefully selected five incredible exclusive caterers who know our venue inside and out and work seamlessly with our team to bring your dream wedding to life. Whether you’re envisioning a sophisticated plated dinner, a fun and casual buffet, or something completely unique, one of our trusted caterers is sure to exceed your expectations. With their expertise and our dedication to making your day perfect, your celebration is in the best hands!

You are not required to use any of the vendors in our collection! However, we’re proud to recommend this group of incredible wedding professionals who have worked in our space and truly understand its unique charm. They bring exceptional talent, professionalism, and creativity to every event. We think they’re amazing, and we invite you to check them out using the link below!

We know how important your furry friends are, and we’re delighted to welcome the couples pets to the property! However, to keep things comfortable and clean for all our guests, your pets are not permitted inside any buildings, including the barn, cocktail shed, and bridal suite. Many couples choose to have their pets join them for the ceremony, then have a trusted friend, family member or pet professional take them home afterward. It’s a wonderful way to include them in your day while keeping everything running smoothly! Click the link below to see the services Royal Paws Pet Service, a member of our 2025 Vendor Collection, offers!

Smoking is allowed at the barn 1906, provided it is at least 30 feet away from the main barn. For your convenience, designated smoking areas with proper disposal bins are located near the cocktail barn and by the driveway. Please note that smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited inside any building.

Yes! Click below to see the maps.

Our dedicated parking attendants head out 30 minutes before your ceremony to guide your guests smoothly into parking spaces. Vehicles are parked neatly along the driveway in a diagonal fashion, ensuring plenty of room for everyone. Rest assured, there’s no concern about capacity! Guests are more than welcome to leave their cars overnight.

the barn 1906 is a full-service wedding venue that offers exceptional value through two simple fees: the venue fee and the bar service fee. Both fees come packed with incredible inclusions designed to make your special day stress-free and unforgettable. Learn more about the rental fee and what’s included by visiting our Investment page!

When you book with us, there is a $2,000 deposit to secure your special date, which includes the $800 damage deposit — but no worries at all! If there is no damage to the property or barn belongings, we happily return the $800 to you two weeks after your wedding. 

Thirty days later, there is the second payment of $3,000. 

Then, 30 days before your big day, the remaining venue balance and bar service fee is due — setting the stage for a seamless, joyful experience as you countdown to "I do." 

If needed, the payment plan can be customized when booking.

No problem at all! If your numbers go up, we’ll simply adjust it from your damage deposit. If they go down, we’ll refund the difference along with your deposit after the wedding. Easy and stress-free!

We want to ensure every detail of your day reflects your unique style. Please note that linens and tableware are not provided by the venue and will need to be rented. Your caterer may offer these options, or you can work with a rental company to create the perfect tabletop look for your celebration!

We have 14 rectangle and 15 round tables available for you, offering plenty of options for seating and décor. However, keep in mind that some of the rectangle tables will need to be reserved for other purposes, such as a coffee table, gift/card table, and buffet, if applicable. In addition to the tables, we also have 5 barrels with 2x2 foot toppers that can be used throughout the barn. These are often utilized for things like the wedding cake, speech podium, or decorative accents.  

The rectangle tables comfortably fit a maximum of eight people while the rounds hold ten!

Rectangles are 8x3 feet, and rounds are 60 inches.

Your head table setup is completely up to you! Some couples choose a sweetheart table, which is just for the two of them. You can have up to three tables across if you'd like a larger head table. If you prefer seating with everyone on one side, twelve people will fit (four on one side of each table). If you’d like to include more people, you can seat guests on both sides of the table with two on the ends, fitting up to 26 bridal party members plus the couple.

Yes! Click below to see the map of the main barn and property as well as examples of reception table layouts. 

Yes, our round tables are made of white plastic, so linens are required to create a polished and elegant look. We recommend 120-inch linens, as they perfectly drape to the floor for a beautiful, seamless appearance. While a thin runner isn’t necessary for the rectangle tables, it is a popular choice and adds a lovely, understated touch to the décor. Our harvest tables are naturally stunning, and adding a runner gives them an extra layer of luxury. 

Unfortunately, due to the natural wood throughout the barn, we do not allow traditional candles with flames, but we are delighted to offer an expansive collection of real wax flameless candles for you to use at no additional cost!

We’re excited to share that we have a variety of decor items available for you to borrow all included in your cost! This includes table numbers, card boxes, a cake cutter and stand, various signage, and so much more to help personalize your day. All these selections will be showcased on our website soon, so be sure to keep an eye out for updates. 

Though not required, we highly recommend booking your toilets with Chantler's Enviromental Services. They are extremely responsive, and in rare situations where there is an issue, they are on call. When you book, ensure that the toilet doors are on the DRIVERS side. Please enquire with Kim when the washrooms can be dropped off and picked up. 

Please note you do not have to rent a handicap-accessible washroom, as the bridal suite bathroom is accessible via ramp for guests with mobility issues.

We don’t provide a sound system, as we believe the experts do it best. For our DJ recommendation, check out our Vendor Collection. Please note that there is no plug-in fee at our venue!

Yes! When you book with us, you’ll receive one complimentary hour to use the property for your engagement photos. It's the perfect opportunity to capture beautiful memories at the venue where your love story will continue to unfold!

We use the address as follows: 2323 13th Line, Bradford, Ontario, L0L 1R0. However, all the other variations of the postal code send your guests to the right place! We look forward to welcoming you to this beautiful location!

A two months prior to your wedding, we will send you a Google questionnaire that asks you all the important information that helps us ensure your day runs smoothly! 

We kindly ask that your editable wedding questionnaire be finalized two weeks before your big day. This will give us plenty of time to ensure all details are in place and everything is set up just as you envision. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance while completing the questionnaire—we’re here to help!

While we don't plan your wedding, we are here to assist whenever you need us! As Wedding Planner Institute of Canada Certified Wedding Coordinators, our complimentary role is to provide guidance and support during the planning process and ensure that the day-of logistics run smoothly. We’re here to help ensure everything flows well on your special day so you can focus on enjoying it!

Go to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Website to apply for a NO-SALE permit. Please state “Indoor Alcohol” as we prepare and serve your guests the alcohol indoors. Ensure that your permit is valid until the bar closes at 12:30 AM. We will not serve any alcohol outside of the permit hours. 

When listing the Responsible Person, do not write any barn 1906 employee, as this will invalidate the permit on our end. It must be someone you know personally who will attend the wedding until the end of the evening and be in a sober state of mind. It is often a mom, aunt or friend you trust! It will cost $50, and you should receive the permit within 10 days. When you get it, make sure to send it to weddingdocuments@thebarn1906.com

the barn 1906 carries all the necessary insurance, but we require Special Events Liability Insurance as an added layer of protection for your event. We recommend using PALS Insurance, though it is not required. Please ensure you get no less than $5,000,000 in coverage and that Laura Van Luyk is listed as the Additional Insured. This extra step helps ensure everything runs smoothly and safely on your special day.

Yes! For your convenience, we’ve curated a list of our closest hotel recommendations within twenty five minutes. There are also lots of Air BnB's in our area!

Mark your calendars! On Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 1–4 PM, we are thrilled to host our annual Open House. You’re warmly invited to bring as many guests as you’d like including your family and vendors, to explore the barn beautifully set up for a wedding. The event will feature incredible vendors for you to meet, delicious food to savour, and bubbly champagne to enjoy as you envision your special day. Click the button below to learn more and RSVP!

After you drop off your belongings on your rehearsal day, the rest is up to us! When we receive your rentals we set up your linen and all tableware. We sort through your belongings and put everything where you want it - and if you don't know, we put it where we know it will look best! When the barn opens at 12 PM on the day of your wedding, all your decorations and tableware will be set up. 

Towards the end of the evening, typically around 11:00 PM, our staff will quietly and gradually begin packing up your belongings to have everything ready by 12:30 AM. Please note that while the barn 1906 is not responsible for transporting your belongings to your vehicles, we are more than happy to assist in any way we can. The only exception is the Bridal Suite — while we take care of cleaning and garbage removal, all personal belongings must be cleared out by your party by the contracted end of night.

Our goal is to ensure everything runs smoothly so you can relax and enjoy every moment of your celebration!

No, we do not handle the initial setup of florals at the barn 1906, as we are not professional florists. We highly recommend hiring a florist to manage your floral arrangements, as it will take a significant load off your shoulders and ensure everything looks beautiful and professionally done. If florals are left to the barn staff to arrange, please note that a fee will be deducted from your damage deposit. We want to make sure your day is as stress-free as possible, so having a florist on board is the best way to go!

No. All florals must be preassembled before coming to the venue. This does not include greenery or cut florals that are being laid loose on the tables. The barn 1906 is not a floral workspace; any leftover materials or mess must be cleaned up by the person responsible for the florals. Our team ensures the venue will be spotless and ready for your event, and we appreciate your help in keeping the space tidy. Thank you for your understanding!

While we don’t handle the arrangement or initial placement of florals, we’re happy to assist by moving your ceremony flowers into the reception area and placing them exactly where you'd like. This way, you can enjoy the same beautiful blooms throughout your entire celebration, and we’ll ensure everything is positioned perfectly to enhance your reception space!

At the start of your wedding year, you’ll receive an email with details on booking your rehearsal date! Rehearsals are held on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday afternoons during the week of your wedding. You'll have a full hour to walk through and perfect the details for your big day!

You are not able to have your rehearsal dinner at the barn 1906. However, we are happy to provide you with a list of wonderful local restaurants that are perfect for hosting your rehearsal dinner. Whether you’re looking for a cozy spot or something more upscale, we have plenty of great recommendations to make your evening just as memorable!

On your rehearsal day, you will be given access to the barn fifteen minutes before to bring all your belongings! This includes your alcohol, décor items, and anything else you'll need for the big day.

At the end of the night, our incredible staff will ensure everything is packed up and ready for you to take home with you. We’ll have all your belongings organized and put together on a table on the reception side so you can easily grab everything at the end of your celebration, making the process as seamless and stress-free as possible!

All belongings must be taken home at the end of your event, as we don’t offer next-day pickups. But don’t worry — since we handle the takedown, all that’s left for you is to gather your packed things and load them into the vehicles heading home!

If the weather isn't on our side, no worries — we'll move your ceremony indoors! Click the button below to take a look at how we handle rainy day weddings.

Based on our experience, we highly recommend scheduling your ceremony at 4 PM. This timing allows for a beautiful, relaxed flow to your day and ensures you have ample daylight for photos while transitioning smoothly into the reception. We do not recommend earlier than 3:30 PM as we find it is too long of a period for guests as dinner normally is around 6 PM. Of course, we’re happy to work with your vision, but 4 PM tends to be a perfect balance! Check out our Recommended Timeline!

Our wonderful team of venue co-ordinators at the barn 1906 will be working closely with your wedding party right before the ceremony to ensure everything runs smoothly and everyone knows exactly where they need to be. Kimberly and/or Laura will coordinate seamlessly with your DJ and officiant roughly half an hour prior, ensuring everyone is in sync, and the timing is just right. They’ll be there to help everything flow effortlessly, assisting with getting each wedding party member down the aisle on time, with ease and grace, so you can focus on enjoying the moment! Click below to learn more about the support we provide. 

We’re excited to offer you two beautiful locations where you can feature our stunning champagne wall! You can choose to have it set up in the cocktail shed right after your ceremony, allowing guests to enjoy a celebratory glass as they mingle, or you can place it in the main barn, where your guests can grab their bubbly as they head to their seats for dinner. Please note the champagne wall will only be used and filled once during your event. The champagne wall will add a sparkling touch to your celebration wherever you decide!

No! The high-quality acrylic champagne glasses are included with the wall. 

One 750mL bottle is enough for six glasses of champagne. One 1.5L bottle is enough for twelve glasses of champagne. Based on which size bottle you buy, simply divide the number of guests by the number of glasses in the bottle to determine how many bottles you need. 

For example, 140 guests and I want to buy 750mL bottles, which contain six glasses of champagne per bottle. 140/6 = 23.33, which means I would need 24 750mL bottles. 

In the Cocktail Shed, we keep things light and fun by serving only soft drinks, canned alcoholic drinks, wine in our bar wine glasses, and, if you desire, your signature drink! This helps ensure that everyone can enjoy a refreshing beverage quickly after the ceremony and keeps the good times flowing right away. Once the main bar opens, though, get ready for the excitement to kick up a notch—we'll be serving hard liquor to keep the celebration going strong! It’s all part of making sure your guests are ready to toast to your big day!

Before your guests are seated for dinner, the barn 1906 staff will place one bottle of each type of uncorked wine on each table. Throughout the evening, our bartenders will circulate through the reception area, replacing bottles as needed so your guests can continue to enjoy their wine without interruption. We want everything to flow smoothly so you can focus on celebrating!

Yes, it is a requirement to provide food for your guests after 10 PM, and this is in place to ensure everyone has a balanced experience as the evening progresses, especially in relation to alcohol consumption. We want to make sure your celebration continues smoothly and safely, so providing late-night snacks or a small meal for your guests not only adds a thoughtful touch but also keeps the energy up and ensures everyone has a great time. Pizza is a cost-effective option for a late-night snack. Many of our past couples, as well as us, highly recommend Reginos Pizza in Bradford! Or ask your caterer for more options!

The beverage bar fee covers all the necessary bar supplies, including bar equipment, straws, napkins, bar cups, plastic wine glasses, and shot glasses. The drink selection available to your guests includes Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Sprite, Tonic Water, Club Soda, Cranberry Juice, Lemonade, Iced Tea, and fruit-infused water. We also provide lemons, limes and ice from our on-site ice machine. All that’s needed is the alcohol of your choice, and we’ll have everything else ready to keep your guests refreshed and enjoying themselves throughout your celebration!

Unless you are wanting something different, you don’t need to bring a bar menu with you, as we’ve got it covered! We have chalkboards at both bars that will display all drink selections. This makes it easy for your guests to see what’s available!

While you can bring as many types of alcohol as you'd like, we recommend roughly six varieties of hard liquor, four beers, and four coolers. This recommendation helps ensure a smooth bar service throughout the evening. It’s all about keeping things running smoothly while offering a great variety of drinks for everyone to enjoy! 

Yes! For safety reasons glass beer bottles are not allowed at the barn 1906. However, glass wine and hard liquor bottles are fine. 

If you'd like to have a signature drink at your event, you can use the ingredients we provide that are stated above! For example, if you're serving margaritas (lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and lime garnish), you would need to provide everything but the lime garnish. However, for drinks like an arnold palmer (iced tea, lemonade, and vodka), we have everything except for the vodka, which you would need to provide. Just let us know what you have in mind beforehand, and we’ll work with you to make it happen!

We recommend two bottles of each type of wine (typically red and white) for each table. In our experience, this is enough for both reception and the barn, as typically, only a handful of tables will want more than one bottle of each wine. 

The party, including bar service and music, will come to a close thirty minutes prior to the end time in your contract. To ensure everything runs smoothly, we do not offer a last call, allowing for a timely wind-down. All guests, vendors, and other personnel must be off the property by the contracted end time, as this is when the barn closes for the night. Our goal is to make sure your celebration is wonderful from start to finish!