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The Wedding Barn

4.6 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in New Bern, North Carolina

Weddings

Rustic wedding venue with a barn and event space for up to 100 people.

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Hours

Monday 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday 9 am–5 pm
Thursday 9 am–5 pm
Friday 9 am–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–9 pm
Sunday 9 am–5 pm

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

🪵 Rustic 4 mentions

“Rustic and somewhat out of the way, but that's why the location works.”

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What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 28 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 7 mentions

“My husband is a commercial fisherman an only home for two months, so at the last minute we were able to snag this beautiful location!”

🤝 owners who go above & beyond 2 mentions

“They really went above and beyond for me and my husband and it was an evening to remember for sure.”

💵 great value 2 mentions

“Also, I have to mention that the price was so affordable for someone not trying to spend so much on a wedding venue!”

From the reviews

I had my wedding a couple of days ago at the Carolina Wedding Barn and the entire experience was amazing! The owners, John and Maryann, were so helpful, willing, kind, and understanding of everything we imagined for our wedding. The barn itself is beautiful. The location is fantastic for being isolated.

★★★★★ — Madison, Apr 2024

This was the most amazing Venue you can imagine. The owners go above and beyond to make sure your day is perfect. John was even at the wedding giving my husband and I refills of drinks and napkins when we eating. He helped in setting up table and even putting mums out to make sure that it looks amazing.

★★★★★ — Brandi, Oct 2018

What a great spot for a "Rustic Country" wedding... John and Mary Ann Williams offer professional services to make your wedding everything you dreamed it would be. The Carolina Wedding Barn has "Shabby Chic" nailed!

★★★★★ — Anita, Dec 2016

I have been to Johns Wedding Barn many times for Weddings and they have all turned out beautiful! Very large space and many different options for anyone's event.

★★★★★ — Haley, Mar 2017

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Getting married at The Wedding Barn

The Wedding 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 Wedding Barn

325 Shoo Fly Rd, New Bern, NC28560

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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.