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The Grand Black
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Licking, Missouri
Elegant venue with a black exterior hosting weddings, corporate functions, and other special events in a forested setting.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 300–300-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 573-578-1035
- Website grandblackbarn.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The setting
“Secluded and very elegant event venue.”
What couples say again and again
“Just had my wedding here, absolutely stunning it could have been more perfect and the owners are very kind and easy to work with.”
From the reviews
Secluded and very elegant event venue. I love the privacy this venue offers. With it's beautiful country exterior views and elegant interior decor this place is a true gem.
My daughter had a wedding there and it's gorgeous. The owners are so sweet I just want to thank them for being so great. We had a great time.
This beautiful venue is an excellent blend of rustic & elegance. The interior feels very modern yet very welcoming. Perfect for large weddings!
Absolutely a beautiful venue! We didn't even know about it, until we had a catering to deliver there. Well manicured grounds, very nice building, and a very nice kitchen. That is not the norm with a lot of venues. Definitely worth checking out if you are looking for a venue!
Getting married at The Grand Black
The Grand Black 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.
Corporate events & private parties at The Grand Black
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The Grand Black — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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