Find answers to couples most frequently asked questions below.

After reading, if you still have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us by e-mail or phone.

General

What is the rental fee and what does it include?

Please click here to see our complete pricing and everything that is included.

What is the building capacity?

Since our building is unique in structure and can be used in multiple ways our capacity can vary.
- First floor used for ceremonies and smaller parties - 300
- Lower level used for receptions and large parties - 350
  - additional spacing when lower level is opened to patio

What dates are available?

Click to see all available dates here. Please be aware that these dates can change between now and the submission of a contract. Check back frequently to be sure of open dates.

Is there a deposit? When are the additional payments due? Do you offer a payment plan?

LCB requires a retainer fee (non-refundable) and sets you up on a “payment plan”. At the signing of a contract, we require a $1500 retainer fee. Nine months prior to the event 50% of the remaining fee will be due. The final installment will be required 90 days prior to the event. We also require a $500 damage deposit, which is due 10 days prior to the event. This is refundable upon proper use of building and if there are no damages. Full payments are due by specified due dates, but you are more than welcome to send smaller payments in at any time to set up your own type of “payment plan”.

How do I reserve a date?

Dates are on a first come first served basis. You can reserve a date by e-mailing littlecreekbarn@outlook.com and saying you are ready to book the date you want. We recommend sending a backup date in case your preferred date is unavailable.
Prior to booking we encourage you to visit the barn and tour with us, but by no means are you required to have a tour in order to reserve your date.
Whomever has requested to start the contract process from us by e-mail first will have priority for the date preferred.

Do I need to schedule a tour or can I just stop by?

All tours are by appointment only. We please ask people to not just stop by, as our schedules vary each day and we would hate for you to be unable to view the barn and grounds.
You can request a tour here.

What is the average budget of a couple getting married at Little Creek Barn?

Our goal is to provide you the wedding of your dreams within an affordable budget. We expect the average budget of brides getting married at LCB to be between 14,000-18,000. This budget includes all expenses; venue, food, bar, dress, DJ, photographer, etc.. The budget could most definitely be lower with a smaller guest count and minimum décor (which is easy to do as the building itself offers plenty of beauty!), and the budget could be much higher for added elegance.
We have also partnered with affordable caterers to make the dream wedding accessible.

Is there a food and beverage, or guest count minimum?

We do not require any minimums as we do not profit or benefit off of any of these items. We choose not to make commissions of these items as we want to provide our brides with the option to make the food and beverage items as affordable or elegant as they please.

Do we have to utilize your caterers and bar service?

Currently we have a list of preferred vendors for you to use. If there is someone else you would like to use, please consult us for approval. You can find our recommended caterers here.

Will there be another wedding the same day?

Your event is of utmost importance to us! We would never schedule more than one event on the same day.

Are there overnight accommodations nearby?

We are in a very rural setting, but centrally located to many towns. You can find hotels to the N, S, E, and W of us all within 15-25 miles.

How many cars will your parking lot accommodate?

Do you offer straight tables instead of round?

We have an array of round and rectangular tables. Your wedding and reception size will determine table set up. We also offer a few farmhouse tables for the wedding party or to us as other decorative options. Chairs for indoor ceremony and reception are also provided.

Do you provide linens, cups, silverware, etc.?

We do not provide any linens, cups, silverware, etc., however the vendors we have partnered with provide the majority of these items by purchasing their catering services. You are permitted to bring your own linens etc., if you would like as well. LCB prides itself in providing you a beautiful blank slate that can be minimally decorated or extravagantly decorated depending on your budget.

What happens in case of rain?

If you were planning an outdoor ceremony or reception time and it would rain, please do not fret! We have dedicated space inside for your ceremony and reception with no moving of chairs or tables. We have you covered, rain or shine.

We plan to have our ceremony offsite, or only plan to have our ceremony at Little Creek Barn. Does your fee change?

Our fees do not change as we only host one event per day, so our pricing structure remains the same.

Do you allow dogs onsite to play a part in our wedding day?

We will allow pets onsite to be a part of the ceremony, however we do not allow them to be inside for the reception. Please plan accordingly and have someone other than the bride or groom in charge of the pet throughout the day. We also require the pet to be on a leash at all times, accept for ceremony if trained. Any pets planned to be in pictures or a part of the ceremony must be preapproved.

What form of payment does Little Creek Barn accept?

We prefer payments to be done by check, but we will accept cash as well.

My preferred dates are unavailable. Do you have a cancellation waiting list?

We do not have a cancellation list, but you can check our available dates page as that will constantly be updated.

What time will I have access to the venue to decorate?

Your access time will be listed in the contract we create. Please plan accordingly and do not expect to be in any earlier than what is stated in the contract.

Do you include a “wedding day coordinator”?

We do not include a wedding day coordinator per se, however we will have a team leader who will be present before you arrive for your wedding day up until the end of the day. This person is available to help with any questions from vendors, be a helping hand for decorating, give rides on our golf cart to different picture locations, and anything else that may be needed. As we may have different ideas of what a “wedding day coordinator” does, we do not want to label our team member as one. Please be conscious of this and know that if you don’t have one we will be there to help along the way but you are also more than welcome to hire one to work with us!

Planning

What time do you suggest we start the ceremony?

Friday weddings are typically started at 5p.m., Saturday weddings between 4 and 5 p.m. and Sunday weddings between 3-4p.m. If you plan to have an earlier wedding, please let us know and be aware of your vendors hours as well.

If we choose the one day option, will we be able to access the location early to rehearse our ceremony?

We don’t recommend rehearsing day of and if you have elected to do the one day rental, most likely the venue will be in use the day prior by another couple. You are more than welcome to plan an offsite rehearsal or bring anyone who would benefit from a walkthrough to our monthly open house.

Can we have fireworks on the property?

At this time we do not permit any fireworks are sparklers at our venue. If you have a question on either of these please email us!

Can vehicles be left overnight?

Vehicles should all be removed from the parking lot by 12 a.m. Please consult us if there is any question on this.

What time does the music need to end?

Music on Fridays/Saturday must conclude at 11 p.m. to ensure you have enough time to clean and remove all personal items and have all vendors off the property by midnight. Music on Sundays must conclude by 9 to be off the property by 10 p.m.

Are candles allowed?

Candles may be used as long as the flame is completely contained in a candle holder. Tapered candles and/or hanging candles are prohibited due to safety reasons.

How far in advance do you need our final headcount?

We ask for you to have your final head count to us no later than 3 weeks prior to the event.

Setup and Day-of Event

Are outside snacks and trays permitted?

You are mostly certainly welcome to bring outside snacks and trays for the pre-ceremony time of decorating and getting ready. All food must be removed prior to ceremony. PLEASE NO GLASS BOTTLES OR CONTAINERS!

What is the event clean-up process?

Your staff of LCB will handle all standard clean up and trash removal through the event and at the end of the night. Renter is responsible for cleaning up all personal items and décor. Anything that is left after the night curfew will be forfeited to LCB.

Can we take photos around the farm on our wedding day?

Absolutely! We would love to share our land and farm with you and can provide you plenty of places around the farm and town to take pictures.

Can we nail decorations to the walls or hang things like streamers or lanterns from the beams?

We allow NO NAILS or screws of any kind to hang things. We have carefully thought out places for you to add your touch of pictures and décor throughout. If there is something you feel you MUST have, please contact us in advance to find an option suitable.