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The Old 56: Barn Weddings & Events
4.8 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Grundy Center, Iowa
Barn with a bridal suite and grooms room featuring an indoor and outdoor ceremony option.
Plan your tour
- Climate climate-controlled barn — comfortable for a July dance floor or a December ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (319) 240-4246
- Website theold56.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
“The grounds offer lots of pretty picture spots and lots of our guests loved the atmosphere that’s naturally present in the rustic barn and overall venue.”
“We had everything we needed: a Hallmark-style house for everyone to stay in, a separate bridal suite, a guys' hangout, the ceremony area, and two levels in the historic barn.”
Amenities couples mention
“We had everything we needed: a Hallmark-style house for everyone to stay in, a separate bridal suite, a guys' hangout, the ceremony area, and two levels in the historic barn.”
“Everything about the venue Was perfect From the outdoor ceremony to the get ready area to the perfect house to stay in for the weekend.”
What couples say again and again
“Everything about it is beautiful and Alisha and Adam are so kind and helpful throughout the wedding planning process!”
“If you want a seamless stress-free weekend this is the way to go!”
“Outdoor and indoor settings create amazing backdrops for pictures.”
“We had everything we needed: a Hallmark-style house for everyone to stay in, a separate bridal suite, a guys' hangout, the ceremony area, and two levels in the historic barn.”
From the reviews
My daughter and son in law just got married here last weekend. This is truly a special place. Venue is rustic but so beautiful and functional. The ability to have gals get ready and have access for so many people to stay is super convienent and needs to be taken into account in price (saves a bunch).
The old 56 was the perfect place to Start our happy ever after. Everything about the venue Was perfect From the outdoor ceremony to the get ready area to the perfect house to stay in for the weekend. The packages they offer allow the bride and groom to be fully prepared for their wedding. Definitely recommend it.
This is the perfect place for a wedding or any other event! My husband and I just had our wedding here and it was absolutely perfect! From having a few day to set up and hang out to the last day and having time to make sure we had everything we brought, Alisha & Adam are amazing people to work with!!
We hosted our daughters and son-in-laws wedding at the Old 56. It was an unbelievable weekend and as parents - everything we dreamed and wished for. We received SO many compliments about the property, Adam and Alisha were quick to respond to questions and so incredibly helpful.
Getting married at The Old 56: Barn Weddings & Events
The Old 56: Barn Weddings & Events 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.
