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Sonshine Barn Wedding and Event Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 126 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Gaylord, Michigan

Weddings All-inclusive On-site lodging

Sprawling farm offering a barn and farmhouse for weddings and other events.

Plan your tour

  • Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
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  • Phone +1 989-705-8777
  • Website sonshinebarn.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 9 am–4 pm
Tuesday 9 am–4 pm
Wednesday 9 am–4 pm
Thursday 9 am–4 pm
Friday 9 am–4 pm
Saturday 8 am–11 pm
Sunday Closed

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of Sonshine Barn Wedding and Event Center in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🪵 Rustic 2 mentions

“We found the venue to have the perfect ratio of rustic elegance to fit the vibe that we were looking for in a northern Michigan wedding!”

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🌸 Gardens & Grounds 2 mentions

“The venue is so beautiful with landscape to match the beauty of the barn.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Sonshine Barn Wedding and Event Center — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

👰 Bridal Suite 4 mentions

“The bridal suite in the barn was such a nice touch for all of my bridesmaids and family members to get ready and spend the morning of the wedding together.”

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🤵 Groom's Quarters

“The boys loved playing basketball in the grooms suite and all of the bridesmaids comfortable fit in the bridal suit!”

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🛏️ On-Site Lodging

“Additionally having the guest house for the entire weekend was wonderful!”

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Outdoor Ceremony Site

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 126 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 22 mentions

“Now the venue is BEAUTIFUL and that is what gets peoples attention but what’s even more amazing about this place is the experience.”

🤝 owners who go above & beyond 3 mentions

“They were always willing to answer my questions and go above and beyond to make my special day perfect.”

😌 stress-free planning 3 mentions

“Sonshine Barn is a gem of Northern Michigan—highly recommended to any couple seeking a stress-free, breathtaking venue.”

📋 day-of coordination 17 mentions

“And just when it sounds too good to be true, they also provide you a day of coordinator (Veronica was INCREDIBLE) that will work with you the months leading up to your wedding.”

👰 beautiful bridal suite 4 mentions

“The bridal suite in the barn was such a nice touch for all of my bridesmaids and family members to get ready and spend the morning of the wedding together.”

From the reviews

We are so thankful that we had our wedding at Sonshine Barn in June. This venue is absolutely beautiful. Our experience was everything we could have ever asked for and more, simply amazing. Anything you could think of that you could want or need for your big day, they have.

★★★★★ — Rebecca, Jul 2022

We could not recommend Sonshine Barn enough! We we're lucky enough to get married here in August of 2022 and it truly was the most magical weekend. Not only is the property so beautiful, but the entire Sonshine family is so friendly and accommodating, making sure our whole weekend was perfect.

★★★★★ — Alexx, Oct 2022

I would 100% recommend the Sonshine Barn to anyone that will listen! The Sonshine Barn staff is amazing and they truly make you feel so comfortable! They make you feel like family! Every person from the grounds crew to the wedding planners are amazing! They are kind, passionate and so much fun!

★★★★★ — Taylor, Jul 2021

A wonderful venue. The staff and caterers were excellent in all ways. Great organization and communication. The area for the Bride and bridesmaids was beautiful and had all the amenities to prepare. The area for the groom and groomsman was perfect.

★★★★★ — Larry, Aug 2025

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Getting married at Sonshine Barn Wedding and Event Center

Sonshine Barn Wedding and Event Center comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. 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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Where to find Sonshine Barn Wedding and Event Center

2838 Wilkinson Rd, Gaylord, MI49735

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.