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Twelve Acres
4.2 ★★★★☆ 343 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Smithfield, Rhode Island
Banquet hall hosting weddings and other events, with some outdoor space.
Plan your tour
- Capacity hosts up to 450 guests, per the venue's own info
- Climate climate-controlled barn — comfortable for a July dance floor or a December ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (401) 231-7799
- Website twelveacresbanquet.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–10 PM |
The setting
Amenities couples mention
“Beautiful outdoor ceremony.”
“The dining area was just the right size & dance floor perfect with a large wall mirror that helped.”
“The staff I can’t not say enough good things about, from the kitchen staff, bartenders, servers, and management they are friendly and so king and helpful.”
What couples say again and again
“We were able to decorate the space ahead of time and had help from Elizabeth who made the most beautiful table settings.”
“Bunmi went above and beyond for us, from start to finish and we appreciated it so much!”
“We were treated like family by Alicia, our Event Coordinator.”
“Beautiful facility, perfect for pictures, the food was delicious and the chef was able to accommodate food allergies.”
“Bathrooms were largex& clean.”
From the reviews
Had a wonderful experience here. Linda was terrific. Almost wish we could get divorced so we could do it all over again. Beautiful outdoor ceremony. Incredible rates. Great food.
We held our 20th high school reunion at Twelve Acres earlier this month. It checked a lot of our boxes: outdoor venue, high attendee cap, reasonable food costs ($26/pp minimum) and location fees (we had previously been looking at a place where we would’ve had to bring our own tent, toilets, linens, chairs— and would…
Awesome event held Wednesday night for an industry association. We were treated like family by Alicia, our Event Coordinator. She was very accommodating when it came to special requests and last minute head count changes. The facility was perfect for guests coming from Mass, CT, RI, and NY. Kudos to the Chef and staff.
We recently hosted a Jack & Jill baby shower at Twelve Acres. It is a great place to have a party! Alicia and her staff were exceptional! They were very personable and actually looked liked they enjoyed what they were doing.
Getting married at Twelve Acres
Twelve Acres 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 Twelve Acres
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Twelve Acres — 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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