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The Riser Barn

4.7 ★★★★★ 81 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Kingston, Ohio

Weddings Climate-controlled

Appointment-only events venue hosting weddings in a scenic location featuring indoor and outdoor elements.

Plan your tour

  • Climate climate-controlled barn — comfortable for a July dance floor or a December ceremony
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Hours

Monday 9 am–7 pm
Tuesday 9 am–7 pm
Wednesday 9 am–7 pm
Thursday 9 am–7 pm
Friday 9 am–7 pm
Saturday 9 am–7 pm
Sunday 9 am–7 pm

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The setting

The style of The Riser Barn in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🌊 Waterside

“Great venue nestled in between 2 hills with a nice little pond.”

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Amenities couples mention

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

Outdoor Ceremony Site

“We were lucky enough to have a great weather day and were able to have our ceremony outside.”

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🌊 Pond or Lake

“Great venue nestled in between 2 hills with a nice little pond.”

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⛰️ Scenic Views

“Great, cozy little venue out in the rolling hills of Southern Ohio.”

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Wheelchair Accessible

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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 81 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 13 mentions

“I had a good time there at the Christmas party there on Dec 14th with lighthouse Baptist church the place was beautiful”

📸 photo-perfect backdrops 2 mentions

“Stunning views and plenty of amazing photo opportunities to remember her special day.”

🧹 spotless & well-kept 3 mentions

“Clean and air conditioned.”

From the reviews

As a wedding videographer, I travel around to a lot of different venues. The Riser Barn is a wonderful venue with plenty of room inside and out for your wedding day. I do think that if you have a larger wedding party, this venue may NOT be the best place to get ready for your day.

★★★★★ — Jrmurrayproductions, Apr 2021

That was an incredible experience I went to a wedding there never been there before even in the area and that was the most beautiful thing I'd ever seen and I would definitely recommend it to anybody that would want to have a wedding venue a party of any kind real good size place clean bathrooms handicap accessible…

★★★★★ — Tony, Apr 2022

Incredible venue for a special event. The place was perfect for my daughter's wedding. They took incredible amounts of time with my little bride Zilla and the day went off without a hitch. We drove in from Columbus, about an hour.. and believe me it was worth the drive.

★★★★★ — Bill, Jul 2022

We are so happy we chose the Riser Barn for our wedding! The venue is very accommodating and Bekha made everything very easy. She is very communicative and we had so many compliments on the establishment. We were lucky enough to have a great weather day and were able to have our ceremony outside.

★★★★★ — Amy, Apr 2023

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Getting married at The Riser Barn

The Riser Barn 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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Where to find The Riser Barn

8988 OH-180, Kingston, OH45644

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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.