Quick Insight…

• Rentals are on Friday, Saturdays and Sundays only.

• $1800 retainer to reserve your date. ( check or credit card )

• One-hour rehearsal is included the day before.

• To help you stay in your budget. We allow you to hire your choice of Caterer, Florist, Photographer, DJ or band.

• You are required to hire Luther Bar Service to pour any alcohol

• No taxes or service fee

How it all works…

Our passion is for your day to be as perfect as you envision.

. Scheduled day before rehearsal time with your officiant and group

• 12-hour rental Noon-Midnight (Sundays we offered an earlier arrival as scheduled)

• Music will end at 11pm

• Farewell to guests 11 PM – midnight.

• All guests and vendors must depart by midnight.

YOUR CHOICE OF VENDORS

When you book with our venue, you have access to the best vendors.

  . After 24 years, we have connections to over 150 wonderful vendors

• Convenience of using your own licensed/insured vendors for food, DJ, coordinator, day of planner, officiant, photography, etc. 

• You are welcome to bring in your own alcohol or use Luther Bar tending service Liquor Cabinet who will deliver and refund unopened merchandise at the end of the night.

• Host Liquor Liability Insurance is required and we can put you in touch with a great contact. This is about $160 for the day. You can find this type of Insurance at www.ewed.com

• We do require couples hire Luther Bar tending services for liability reasons  

    INCLUDED FURNISHINGS 

 Couples love that our venues are created by talented Artists & Craftsman.

. This Husband & Wife team have created venues that hit every detail.  As well as keeping the authentic aspect intact, creating a magical space & saving you on additional decor costs.

. The ceremony sites are beautifully landscaped as well featuring original prairie gardens that capture the true beauty of the land. We are 100% authentic. All of our buildings are restored Historical landmarks.

. The reception area includes chandeliers, chalkboard, mirror, vintage tables, lighting- all of which stays and is included

Minimal additional decor is needed

. Your wedding can be as black-tie sit down formal or laid-back fun and light as you envision.

. Tables and chairs for bridal party, guest seating, cake/desserts, DJ, appetizer, buffet and card/gifts are also included

2027-2028 venue rental PricinG

Please reach out for 2029 pricing

Prices are subject to change at anytime and a reservation is not complete until a signed rental agreement has been submitted with a non-refundable retainer of $1800.00 ( this is applied towards your rental) .     Visit our What's Included section to learn more. 

Friday Pricing

Rental Fee: $5500

Ceremony Fee: $600

Total: $6100

Saturday Pricing

Rental Fee: $6500

Ceremony Fee: $600

Total: $7100

Sunday Pricing*

Rental Fee: $4500.00

Ceremony Fee: $600.00

Total: $5100

*Saturday pricing will apply to any Sunday that falls on a holiday or precedes a holiday.

2027-2028

Included with Venue Fee (seats up to 280 people)

This list represents what is available to any client, not necessarily what a particular client will use. Visit our rental pricing section to see costs. 

• 12-hour rental of the barn (Noon – Midnight)

• 30 - 60” dia. round tables (seats 8 – 9)

• 250 - Walnut Chiavari dining chairs

• 4 - 8' Head tables (wood harvest or standard tables)

• 12 - 6' Buffet tables (as needed)

• Vintage cake table

• Gift table & place card table (vintage piano)

• Vintage coffee table

• Vintage guest book podium

• 4 - 30” dia. high-top tables

• DJ table & stage (plenty of electric for a band)

• Walnut dance floor

• Handcrafted wood bar

• Ice bins, galvanized bins & Kegerator

• Indoor gorgeous bathrooms (handicap accessible)

• Draped twinkle lights

• Outdoor veranda & patio

• Cocktail-hour area with hand built outdoor bar

• 3 - chalkboards

• cornhole “game area”

• Horseshoe game

• Fire pit

• Set up tables and chairs

• Take down tables and chairs

• Staff for maintenance, janitorial duties and emergencies

• Plenty of free parking onsite (165 spots)

• Handicap accessible

• 1-hour on-site scheduled consultation

Included with Additional Ceremony Fee of $600

This list represents what is available to any client, not necessarily what a particular client will use. Visit our rental pricing section to see costs.

• Bridal studio (with A/C & heat)

• Man camp (with A/C & heat)

• Unity table

• One-hour complimentary rehearsal (see FAQs for rehearsal schedule)

• 280 chairs (white with padded seat)

• Setup & breakdown of ceremony chairs

• Handcrafted arbor

Yes! We have a back up plan for inclement weather……

 Sample Time line

(This is just an example) timelines may change if needed

Rental times Noon-Midnight ( Sundays we offer 10am-10pm if you choose)

When you arrive the tables and chairs will be set up - ready per your floorplan that Amelia will hand draw & provide to you. Email for details ameliabriske@earthlink.net

IMPORTANT: Contact your Caterer and confirm a dinner time works for them before you make a final timeline

Noon Arrival

Noon-1:30 place linens on tables, set up personal décor etc.

(Or maybe a hired coordinator or rental company may do that for you?) You can be a DIY couple or hire a person to do that for you.

The Blue dress barn is already very beautiful – linens and florals you have a beautiful room!

1:30-3:00 Bridal Prep / other vendors arrive for their set up

(Couples usually have hair/makeup done in town/hotel/AirBnB. They arrive in robes and use the Rose Room or Big Blue for putting on their dress/suits and touchups)

Usually they arrive at the barn around 1:30/2pm

3:00-4:00 First look

(Couples walk around the Barn, the wooded area, in Gazebo, by the Iron gates, inside teepee, at Grasslands, Fun Retro Camper photos and more)

Sometimes Family Formal photos are taken at this time.

4:00-4:30 Bridal Party in Suites

(Back to suites for one more touch up and time to line up your wedding party for Ceremony:)

4:30 -5:00 Ceremony begins

(Traditional ring ceremony is 9min. long ;)

5:00 -6:00 Cocktail Hour, Wedding Party Photos

(your guests will enjoy drinks & appetizers during this time - provided by your caterer. Couples usually head to Rose Room to sign their marriage license – along with more celebratory photos)

6:15 -6:30 Wedding Party announced….. Newlyweds introduced !

(gather your wedding party on the deck and prepare for introduction)

You could cut your cake at this point & first newlywed dance.

6:30-7:30 Dinner Begins 7:30

( you should confirm w your caterer with dinner time / before making a final timeline )

7:30pm First Dances (with parents)

8:00-11:00 get out and Dance!!!

(3 hours of non-stop fun!)

11:00 Music ends

(last call is made, Coordinator, Rental companies or family start to gather personal belongings, Dj starts to pack up, bartenders box any opened alcohol for you to take home, BDB staff starts to clean the barn and take trash out.

Midnight Departure

( this includes vendors)

Location

3893 Territorial Rd.
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022

Just 15 minutes from the beautiful Saint Joseph Beaches & Restored Benton Harbor.  We are half way between Chicago and Detroit making it a wonderful central location for your guests. 

GPS Coordinates:
N42 07.608 W86 21.906

Southwest Michigan is known for its fantastic tourist attractions including local wineries, breweries, beaches and apple, peach, cherry & blueberry picking. Jollay Orchards is a nearby and popular destination for seasonal events and orchard picking for all ages. 

The beaches along Lake Michigan are some of the finest in the world. The most notable are Silver Beach, Tiscornia, Rocky Gap, Jean Klock Park and Weko Beach but the list goes on and on.

Someone say Vineyard? Berrien County is long known for it's vineyards and first-class wine grapes. Visit 21 wineries on The Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail.
Looking for more local information?  visit  Southwest Michigan Tourism Council — their website is an awesome resource for local event listings, lodging and all sorts of other great stuff! 

The Blue Dress Barn is less than 15 minutes east of the Arts District of Benton Harbor a new hip urban community https://thebhaa.org/socialdistrict/ and beautiful downtown St. Joseph where you'll find a wide-array of boutiques, restaurants, museums, hotels, beach rentals and seasonal events.

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