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Willows Bend Wedding & Event Venue
4.7 ★★★★★ 201 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Carbondale, Kansas
Lakefront event space weddings and receptions are featured at this comfy venue with friendly owners.
Plan your tour
- Capacity hosts up to 300 guests, per the venue's own info
- Catering outside caterers welcome, going by reviews and the venue’s own info — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Climate climate-controlled barn — comfortable for a July dance floor or a December ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (785) 633-7334
- Website willowsbendwedding.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM |
The setting
“The waterfront setting and peaceful surroundings create a perfect mix of country charm and elegance, making it an incredible backdrop for any celebration.”
“Honestly, we didn't have to do much decorating because the venue is already so elegant!”
“The waterfront setting and peaceful surroundings create a perfect mix of country charm and elegance, making it an incredible backdrop for any celebration.”
Amenities couples mention
“The onsite DJ, Aaron Koker provided a great sound system for both the outdoor ceremony as well as indoors for the reception and dance.”
“The waterfront setting and peaceful surroundings create a perfect mix of country charm and elegance, making it an incredible backdrop for any celebration.”
“Facility is beautiful with a picturesque waterfront view including sunset fireworks.”
“We had the opportunity to provide DJ, Photo Booth, and dance floor services here, and everything came together flawlessly.”
What couples say again and again
“When my husband and I decided to get married here at Willows Bend, we were blown away by the gorgeous landscape, and well thought through layout of the building.”
“10/10 recommend all mentioned & want to send a heartfelt thank you to each of them for going above and beyond for Skyler & Camrie’s day.”
“They were hands-on from the very beginning, offering expert advice, answering every question, and providing thoughtful suggestions to help make our wedding day seamless.”
“My family is from Mexico on my father's side, and we had decided 2 years ago to have a Day of Dead themed wedding.”
“The waterfront setting and peaceful surroundings create a perfect mix of country charm and elegance, making it an incredible backdrop for any celebration.”
From the reviews
When my husband and I decided to get married here at Willows Bend, we were blown away by the gorgeous landscape, and well thought through layout of the building. We had some unexpected life situations come up and had to push our wedding back a year.
We got married at Willows Bend on September 18th, 2021. We have nothing but amazing things to say from the space to the amazing owners, Jim and Michele Shively. Every question, concern or need was answered and met by both Jim & Michele throughout our year and half planning.
The Willows Bend Wedding & Event Venue in Carbondale is an absolute hidden gem for weddings and events. The waterfront setting and peaceful surroundings create a perfect mix of country charm and elegance, making it an incredible backdrop for any celebration.
My (now) husband and I had our wedding here a couple of weekends ago, and it was an amazing experience! The venue is beautiful, and many of our friends and family commented on how beautiful it was!
Getting married at Willows Bend Wedding & Event Venue
Willows Bend Wedding & Event Venue 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.
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