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The Paddock
4.5 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Columbia City, Indiana
Plan your tour
- Pricing packages mentioned around $2,500 — confirm with the venue, since dates and package tiers change what's included
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (260) 402-4267
- Website thepaddockfw.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 1–4 PM |
The setting
“The bride and bridesmaids spent the night on Friday at the historic home which is beautiful.”
Amenities couples mention
“The property is beautiful, from the house the bride stays in and grooms suite, chapel and reception hall, to everything else!”
“I want to highlight that although we unfortunately had some misty conditions in the evening that caused the dance floor to get wet, Lindsay didn’t let that damper the mood.”
“Reasonable rental rates without all the addon pricing, tables and chairs included!”
What couples say again and again
“The property is beautiful, from the house the bride stays in and grooms suite, chapel and reception hall, to everything else!”
“They all went out of their way to make sure our day ran smoothly and helped immensely with the planning process.”
“From planning, to decor, to execution, and to tear down - they made everything so easy!”
“The groomsmen space is a great addition to help the groom and his groomsmen have a place to hangout and get ready the day of as well.”
“My husband and I got married here October 4, 2025 and it was the best decision we made throughout the whole planning process.”
From the reviews
Beautiful venue and extremely friendly staff! Lindsey is amazing! If you are getting married in the Fort Wayne or Columbia City area, I highly recommend checking this place out! Reasonable rental rates without all the addon pricing, tables and chairs included! Both ceremony and reception spaces are available.
This is a beautiful place to host an event or wedding. My family attended the Myers wedding and it was beautiful. The facilities are extremely clean as well as aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. The wedding and reception venues provided great space for the wedding party.
My husband and I got married at The Paddock in October 2024 and it was nothing short of perfect! Owners Lindsey and her husband Charlie, as well as her assistant Madison, were all fantastic. They all went out of their way to make sure our day ran smoothly and helped immensely with the planning process.
My husband and I got married here October 4, 2025 and it was the best decision we made throughout the whole planning process. When we toured, we met Lindsey and Charlie (the owners) and they were both just so sweet and welcoming. Right after our tour, we knew that was the venue we wanted our wedding at.
Getting married at The Paddock
The Paddock 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 Paddock
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The Paddock — 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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