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BrighterDaze Farm
4.4 ★★★★☆ 110 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Newark, Illinois
Rustic and chic venue offering barns, trails, creek-side horse-riding and wedding parties.
Plan your tour
- Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (630) 417-4472
- Website brighterdazefarm.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–4 PM |
The setting
“If you’re planning a wedding, love horses or simply enjoy the countryside, I highly recommend BrighterDaze Farm.”
“The ceremony site with the willow tree and koi pond made for the perfect setting for our wedding and photos, and the barn was the perfect open concept space for a large wedding!”
Amenities couples mention
“The ceremony site with the willow tree and koi pond made for the perfect setting for our wedding and photos, and the barn was the perfect open concept space for a large wedding!”
“The ceremony site with the willow tree and koi pond made for the perfect setting for our wedding and photos, and the barn was the perfect open concept space for a large wedding!”
“It is pet-friendly and you have free range to make it your own!”
What couples say again and again
“The entire property is beautiful and I love that each stall within the barn can be transformed into whatever the couple wishes!”
“They truly went above and beyond with making our day as beautiful and smooth as possible.”
“Joann was helpful and easy to work with, and the day of coordinator for the venue was very helpful and kept things running smoothly on our big day!”
“The inside of the barn had so much character and charm, the outdoor area was immaculate.”
From the reviews
Our wedding at Brighterdaze Farm was everything we dreamed it to be! BrighterDaze is an extremely beautiful and flexible venue that allows you to bring your vision for your wedding to life.
We just got married here this past weekend and let me tell you it was the best weekend of our lives. The venue, owners, and staff at BrighterDaze are AMAZING. They truly went above and beyond with making our day as beautiful and smooth as possible. The owners went out of their way to ensure everything went perfectly.
I was at a wedding at Brighter Daze Farm this weekend and THIS VENUE IS AMAZING! When I first pulled up, I was taken aback by the hidden gem. The beautiful long drive way showcased just a glimpse of what the property had to offer. The horses were an added plus! So friendly and gentle.
Dear Joann, Cylie., and everyone else involved in this amazing day, I wanted to extend my deepest thanks to you and your entire team for making my daughter’s wedding such a truly unforgettable experience.
Getting married at BrighterDaze Farm
BrighterDaze Farm comes up for weddings, going by their listing and couples’ reviews. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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