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The Barn of Chapeau Shores
4.9 ★★★★★ 207 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Albert Lea, Minnesota
Air-conditioned barn with a dance floor and a bar that hosts weddings and other events.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 200–200-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Climate climate-controlled barn — comfortable for a July dance floor or a December ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 507-383-8878
- Website thebarnofchapeaushores.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–6:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 12–4 pm |
The setting
“I wanted that rustic theme and the venue was just perfect for our dream wedding, and I love the fact that Jayne rents her own decor.”
Amenities couples mention
“Brides suite and grooms suite are just perfect and adorable.”
What couples say again and again
“Almost every guest we talked to commented on how beautiful the barn and surrounding area were, and many said it was the best wedding venue they had ever been to (we agree!”
“Jayne is a rockstar and helps you prepare until the day of and then goes above and beyond capturing photos, helping set up, refilling things as needed throughout the night.”
“On the day of our wedding, they both worked tirelessly to make sure that the day went as seamless as possible for us!”
“Jayne is a rockstar and helps you prepare until the day of and then goes above and beyond capturing photos, helping set up, refilling things as needed throughout the night.”
“The venue itself is breathtaking — a stunning blend of rustic charm and elegance that set the perfect backdrop for our special day.”
From the reviews
We truly could not have asked for a better experience with our wedding venue or with Chad and Jayne. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous. From the scenery to the layout, every detail made for the perfect backdrop to our day. But what really made it unforgettable was Chad and Jayne.
Let me start out by saying, I 100% recommend this venue for ANY party. My HUSBAND and I just had our wedding here and it could not have been anymore perfect. The barn was the first and ONLY venue we looked at for our special day. Jayne and Chad are AMAZING!
Words can’t express how much we appreciate Jayne, Chad and their team!! Ever since we stepped foot in the barn, the beauty took our breaths away and we instantly fell in love and knew we wanted our special day to be here!!
I own a wedding entertainment company called Ambient Entertainment LLC, and I had the pleasure of serving at The Barn of Chapeau Shores. The owners were highly professional and fantastic to work with. You can absolutely sense the passion they have for their craft! Don't believe me?
Getting married at The Barn of Chapeau Shores
The Barn of Chapeau Shores 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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