Please visit our calendar to see if a date is available: https://www.thebarnsmithlake.com/calendar You may also email us to check a date at thebarnsmithlake@gmail.com

The address is 1000 County Road 78 Bremen AL 35033 We are 45 minutes North of downtown Birmingham AL, and 60 minutes South of Huntsville AL right between Cullman and Jasper. We are located in the town of Bremen and the property sits on 40 private acres of rustic farmland overlooking beautiful Smith Lake, the 3rd cleanest lake in the Country!

Absolutely! You can schedule a tour after looking over our pricing and package information. Please email thebarnsmithlake@gmail.com for more information.

The Barn can accommodate up to 250 people; The Glass House can accommodate up to 40 for a rehearsal or wedding event.

No, due to our facilities we can not have events in excess of the guest count listed above.

The cost of your wedding, whether it is large or small, will depend on all of your personal choices and your vision for your day. 

• 300 fruitwood chairs
• 25 60" round tables
• 12 8ft banquet tables
• 4 6ft banquet tables
• 15 highboy tables

Additional tables and chairs can be rented from TBSL when the guest count exceeds 150.

No, we do not have linens for rent. We strongly advise renting your linens from Decor to Adore. Pre-steamed, hung, and clean linens can significantly enhance the flow of your day and contribute to the final look of the space

• 60in round tables - 120in floor drop
• 8ft banquet tables - 90in x 156in floor drop
• 6ft banquet tables - 90in x 132in floor drop
• Highboys - 120in floor drop

70 feet x 34.9 feet.

Up to 125 cars.

Yes. Several of our packages include our homes and cottages for on-site accommodations. Your guests can also rent directly through us to book their stay. To see all of our rental accommodations Please visit https://www.thebarnsmithlake.com/overnight-accomodations

Check-in time is 3 pm for all homes and cottages. Depending on availability we try to accommodate an early check-in of 1 pm for the Glass House only. Please contact your coordinator for more information regarding this.

Check-out time is 10 am for all homes and cottages. Due to the nature of our business, we require all guests to vacate the property by 10 am. Failure to complete all check-out instructions and on-time departure may incur a fee. Depending on availability and if arranged with TBSL ahead of time, you may be able to pay for a late check-out.

Yes. We require you to choose your caterer, bartending services, transportation, and fireworks vendors from our list. No outside wedding planners are allowed. Our list offers a diverse range of options and budgets to accommodate all preferences and needs.

All homes are equipped with the following: Bedding, towels, cookware, dining ware, Keurig*, toilet paper, paper towels, dish pods, dish soap, travel-sized shampoo/conditioner/body soap, iron and ironing board, laundry detergent, garbage bags, and hairdryers. Glass House - In addition to the above: Drip coffee pot, large and hand-held steamers, garment rack Glass House Cottage - In addition to the above: Drip Coffee Pot For extended stays, we suggest you bring additional toilet paper and paper towels.

For both venues, the access time is from 9 am to 11 pm unless otherwise specified when booking.

The only drop-off times for supplies and personal items for the event are either during your walk-through the evening prior or at 9 am on the morning of your event. Supplies and personal items include arbors, décor, photo walls, floral, alcohol, signs, etc. Decorating and vendor access will only be allowed on the day of your event beginning at 9 am (12 pm for Barn Rehearsal Events).

Unfortunately, we are unable to extend rental hours before or after the stated times due to the nature of our property

The rehearsal walk-through is typically scheduled for the evening before your event. However, if there's another event booked the day prior, we'll arrange the rehearsal for the morning of your event or on an alternative day during your event week. For those who have secured the Barn for their rehearsal dinner/event, venue access is available from 12 pm to 10 pm on the rehearsal dinner day.

Event insurance is like your car insurance or home insurance, it protects you in case of unforeseen mishaps. We require all events to secure wedding insurance. Typically this cost is around $200.

All packages include Day of Coordination:

• • The coordinator will contact you a month before your event to get all the details of your wedding
    • Day of Timeline
    • Vendor Contacts
    • Vendor Timeline
    • Floor Plan Layout
  • Vendor recommendations upon request
  • Rehearsal walkthrough coordination
  • Directing ceremony processional & recessional (if no separate coordinator)
  • Table and chair setup and breakdown as per your layout
  • Setup assistance for the ceremony and reception
  • Serving as main vendor contact
  • Assisting wedding party and guests
  • Emergency kit provision if needed
  • Handling unforeseen situations
  • Email support until one month before your event

Yes! Please email thebarnsmithlake@gmail.com for more information about wedding planning services.

We would do a “flip” while cocktail hour is in progress. We will stage all necessary decor to set the room.

Yay! You have decided on a date and package! Our invoicing department will set up your booking and send you a deposit invoice to lock in your date. The total of your deposit will depend on the package you choose as well as the date of the event.

Yes, depending on the package you choose this may already be included. If it is not then we can add a rehearsal event to your package. Hosting your rehearsal event on-site includes the set-up and breakdown of tables and chairs, trash removal, event coordinator, and labor.

Absolutely! We permit alcohol of any kind. For weddings, we ask for a licensed bartender to handle serving. For rehearsal events, you have the option for a self-serve station. To ensure ease of service and bartender convenience, we kindly request avoiding beer bottles and opting for liquor bottles that are 1/2 gallon or smaller.

Alcoholic beverages can be supplied by the client or catering/bartending providers. We require the proper consumption and serving of alcohol and the client assumes all responsibility. For the safety of your guests and peace of mind for you, we require you choose your licensed bartending service from our vendor list.

Yes, we have a traditional-style kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, a standard oven with conventional and convection options, microwave, sink, and dishwasher.

• We do not provide kitchen equipment including utensils, pots and pans, servingware, glassware, and plateware.
• Please do not use any kitchen items we have without our permission.

No. The client, caterer or bartending service will need to provide ice. The closest store is a Dollar General approximately 10 minutes from the venue.

We allow food trucks on a case-by-case basis. Please contact The Barn Event Manager to discuss further.

The weather can vary depending on the time of year, but we're fortunate to experience beautiful conditions during most of the wedding season.

We do rent the following:

• (2) Movable Bars
• (1) Light up LOVE sign
• (2) Farm tables
• (6) Propane heaters
• (4) Arbors: Circle, rectangle, wood cross, and a white cross
• And more...

Music must conclude by 10:30pm.

No holes can be placed on any surface or wall. Decor that is hung by command strip or fishing line must be removed before departure. If you place any directional signs leading to the venue, we kindly ask that you retrieve these upon exit as a courtesy to our neighbors.

Yes, it's possible to have a wedding at two different locations on the property.

Although this does not happen often, we could have one wedding at the Barn and one at the Glass House.  When two weddings are booked for the same day, we ensure we have plenty of staff to create a magical day for both events.

Yes. We allow two pets per home with a $150 pet fee per home.

For weddings, access begins at 9AM. For rehearsal events, access is at 12PM for the Barn and 1PM for the Glass House.  

By 11pm all guests should have vacated the Barn property and all vendors should be cleaning and packing up to leave.

Anything artificial cannot be thrown, we want to maintain the pristine conditions of Smith Lake and its landscapes.

Yes, in designated areas.

Yes, the Day of Coordinator will help set up both areas to execute your vision.

Yes.

Yes, military and weekday weddings. We also offer a 20% discount for wedding packages booked for January, February, and July!

Yes. All packages include a day-of coordinator who will be present for the entire day. Additionally, we have other staff onsite to assist with set-up and breakdown as well as other duties.

Yes, we have one approved professional and we can give their contact information upon request.