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The Other Barn

4.4 ★★★★☆ 115 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Columbia, Maryland

Weddings Climate-controlled

Rustic former dairy barn hosting events, including weddings, with an outdoor courtyard.

Plan your tour

  • Capacity couples mention 60–150-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 (410) 730-4610
  • Website theotherbarn.org — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM
Thursday 9 AM–5 PM
Friday 9 AM–12 PM
Saturday Closed
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 The Other Barn in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🪵 Rustic 3 mentions

“The combination of rustic and modern elements creates an inviting and elegant atmosphere.”

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🌸 Gardens & Grounds 3 mentions

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of The Other Barn — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

💃 Dance Floor

“Equipped with commercial kitchen, handicap elevator, dance floor, courtyard for outdoor weddings when weather permits.”

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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 115 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 10 mentions

“The decor is beautifully done, and the versatile layout can accommodate various event styles, adding a special touch to the occasion.”

📋 day-of coordination 4 mentions

“Most eventful day of my life.”

🚗 easy for out-of-town guests 2 mentions

“The location was very easy to find and the parking was very convenient”

From the reviews

I absolutely LOVE this venue! It was beautiful, reasonably priced and very easy to work with. The courtyard was gorgeous and lots of space in the barn. It was so hard to plan a wedding during Covid but they made everything easy and the loft space was super spacious for our 60 person wedding.

★★★★★ — Brenda, Dec 2021

The Other Barn is such a fantastic venue for any couple looking for a wedding venue. As a wedding photographer, having a good venue makes all the difference in the process of creating amazing art for your couple. I highly recommend this venue!

★★★★★ — Dylan, Apr 2022

I recently attended my neighbor's graduation ceremony at "The Other Barn," and I was thoroughly impressed with the venue. It’s an exceptional place for any special event, whether it's a graduation, wedding, or other celebration. The first thing that caught my attention was how spacious the venue is.

★★★★★ — Danny, Jul 2024

THIS VENUE ROCKS, THANK YOU FOR HELPING US ENJOY OUR ENGAGEMENT CELEBRATION HERE! Ashleigh and her team did an excellent job, if you are looking to rent venues for special occasions this place will make you feel very special indeed! They have plenty of parking nearby which is a huge plus.

★★★★★ — Evans, May 2023

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Getting married at The Other Barn

The Other Barn 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.

Check wedding info on their site

Where to find The Other Barn

5851 Robert Oliver Pl, Columbia, MD21045

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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.