New Era Wedding Barn is located at 4701 W Stony Lake Rd, New Era, MI 49446, nestled among 17 beautiful acres of rolling farmland and countryside in West Michigan, only 10 minutes from the lakeshore!

New Era Wedding Barn can accommodate up to 200 guests for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Our main-level barn seats up to 150 guests, with additional seating for 50 guests on the lower level. Higher guest counts may be accommodated depending on your event layout, so contact our team to explore available options!

New Era Wedding Barn offers a variety of charming indoor and outdoor spaces for your celebration. Our main-level barn features original hardwood floors, exposed wooden beams, string lighting, a built-in bar, and a spacious dance area. The lower-level barn provides additional space for dining, buffet stations, or other event needs. Outdoors, our ceremony lawn overlooks the rolling West Michigan countryside, with an on-site firepit and plenty of room for guests to mingle and enjoy the scenery.

Our barn provides an indoor space for your celebration in the event of unfavorable weather. If you're planning an outdoor ceremony, we recommend discussing potential backup arrangements with your venue planner in advance so you can prepare for whatever Michigan weather brings!

Yes! New Era Wedding Barn features an on-site dressing suite complete with two makeup stations, built-in lighting, and a nearby lounge area. The suite is available throughout your rental period, providing a comfortable space for you and your wedding party to prepare for your special day.

New Era Wedding Barn features complimentary string lighting throughout the main-level barn, creating a warm and romantic atmosphere for your celebration. You're welcome to coordinate additional audiovisual equipment, such as microphones, speakers, and DJ systems, with your selected entertainment vendors. Please contact our team to discuss any specific equipment or setup needs.

Yes! New Era Wedding Barn offers convenient, complimentary on-site parking for up to 200 vehicles, making arrival easy for you and your guests.

Yes, New Era Wedding Barn is wheelchair accessible. Please contact our team to discuss any specific accessibility needs so we can help ensure a comfortable experience for your guests.

While your booking includes a complimentary venue planner to help you through the planning process, no staff will be on-site on your event day.

Absolutely! In addition to weddings, New Era Wedding Barn welcomes private celebrations, family gatherings, and other special occasions. Our flexible indoor and outdoor spaces can be customized to accommodate gatherings of all kinds.

Yes! Your rental includes 200 white indoor chairs, 200 white outdoor ceremony chairs, and banquet seating for up to 200 guests. We also provide a variety of round, rectangular, and high-top cocktail tables to accommodate your celebration.

Absolutely! New Era Wedding Barn offers flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing you to create a custom floor plan that fits your guest count, event style, and vision. Our venue planner can help you explore different seating arrangements, ceremony layouts, and reception setups to make the most of our beautiful space.

Muskegon County Airport (MKG) is a regional airport serving the West Michigan area. Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids is another option for guests traveling from out of town, offering a wider range of commercial flight connections.

Absolutely! New Era Wedding Barn offers everything you need to host your entire celebration in one beautiful location. Exchange your vows on our picturesque outdoor ceremony lawn before celebrating your reception inside our spacious barn. Best of all, hosting your ceremony on-site is included in your venue rental at no additional charge!

Absolutely! New Era Wedding Barn specializes in DIY weddings, giving you the flexibility to personalize your celebration and bring your unique vision to life. You're welcome to bring your own decorations and styling elements, provided they follow our venue guidelines.

New Era Wedding Barn is a DIY-friendly venue, allowing you and your vendors to customize your event setup on your own. All table and chair setup and teardown is the responsibility of the renter. Staff will not be on-site at your event.

Since New Era Wedding Barn is a DIY venue, no coordinators or staff will be on-site at your event.

Absolutely! New Era Wedding Barn welcomes outside wedding planners and day-of coordinators. As a DIY-friendly venue, we encourage you to assemble a team of wedding professionals who can help bring your vision to life!

Yes! Your wedding rental includes a complimentary one-hour ceremony rehearsal on our outdoor ceremony lawn, subject to venue availability. Your venue planner will help you schedule your rehearsal in the weeks leading up to your wedding. Please note that rehearsal access does not include the barn itself.

Yes! One of the benefits of New Era Wedding Barn is the ability to host your ceremony outdoors on our beautiful lawn and your reception inside the historic barn. This allows you and your guests to enjoy both the scenic countryside and the barn's rustic charm without needing a room flip.

Yes! We offer a recommended vendor list featuring experienced wedding and event professionals, including local New Era-area vendors and professionals throughout West Michigan. Our team would be happy to share this resource to help make your planning process easier!

No! One of the biggest benefits of New Era Wedding Barn is the freedom to choose your own vendors. You're welcome to bring your preferred caterers, photographers, florists, DJs, planners, and other wedding professionals.

New Era Wedding Barn does not provide in-house catering, giving you the freedom to select the food and dining experience that best fits your celebration. You're welcome to work with a professional caterer, local restaurant, or even provide your own food!

Absolutely! New Era Wedding Barn offers complete flexibility when it comes to catering. You're welcome to hire any caterer or restaurant of your choice, or even provide your own food. There are no required catering vendors, allowing you to create a dining experience that fits your style and budget.

New Era Wedding Barn does not require you to use a specific caterer. However, we offer a recommended vendor list featuring experienced catering professionals who can help bring your vision to life.

With the flexibility to choose your own caterer or provide your own food, you can create a menu that accommodates your guests' dietary needs. We recommend discussing any allergies, dietary restrictions, or special meal requests directly with your selected catering team.

New Era Wedding Barn partners with Whiskey & Rye, which offers convenient full-service beverage packages and professional bartenders.

Yes! New Era Wedding Barn allows you to provide your own alcohol for your celebration. All alcoholic beverages must be served by an approved bartending service or TIPS-certified bartender, and liquor liability insurance is required. Please note that cash bars are not permitted.

Yes! New Era Wedding Barn features a large on-site prep kitchen, providing a convenient space for your selected caterer or food service team to prepare and organize meals for your celebration. On site cooking is not permitted.

Your full-day wedding rental includes 15 hours of building access, giving you plenty of time to prepare, decorate, celebrate, and clean up after your special day. Access to the space begins at 9 am. Additional time can be added if needed.

All full-day wedding rentals at New Era Wedding Barn include 15 hours of building access, allowing ample time for setup, your ceremony, reception, and cleanup. Additional rental hours may also be purchased if you'd like more time for your celebration.

New Era Wedding Barn offers additional rental hours to help accommodate your event timeline. If you'd like to set up the day before your celebration, additional access may also be arranged within 90 days of your event with a three-hour minimum. Contact our team to explore available options and pricing.

Your event will need to end no later than 11 pm. Our team will review your timeline with you during the planning process to ensure you have enough time for your celebration and cleanup.

All guests, vendors, decorations, and personal belongings must be removed by the end of your contracted rental period, which is 12 am for a full-day rental. Our team will help you coordinate a timeline that allows sufficient time for your celebration and cleanup.

Vendor setup must take place during your contracted rental period unless additional access has been arranged in advance. If you'd like extra time to prepare, we offer the option to purchase additional setup hours, including access the day before your event with a three-hour minimum.

As a DIY-friendly venue, cleanup is the responsibility of the renter and their vendors. We ask that the property be left in the same condition as it was found, including basic sweeping, wiping down counters, collecting outdoor trash, and removing decorations and personal belongings. Trash cans, liners, cigarette disposal containers, and cleaning materials are provided for your convenience.

New Era Wedding Barn welcomes DJs, live music, and other entertainment to help make your celebration unforgettable! Please discuss your entertainment plans with our team in advance so we can review any applicable venue guidelines and setup requirements.

Yes, event liability insurance is required for events hosted at New Era Wedding Barn. Our team can provide more information about the insurance requirements during the planning process.

Yes! Please contact your venue planner to discuss arrangements for including your furry friends in your celebration. Our team can review the venue's pet policy and any applicable requirements with you.

Real-flame candles are permitted at New Era Wedding Barn, provided they are placed in containers taller than the flame. Our venue also features an outdoor firepit for guests to enjoy. Please contact our team to discuss any additional open-flame decorations or sparkler arrangements.

New Era Wedding Barn is designed with DIY weddings in mind, giving you plenty of flexibility to personalize your celebration! We ask that all decorations and installations follow our venue guidelines and do not damage the historic barn or surrounding property. Please consult your venue planner before planning any specialty installations.

New Era Wedding Barn welcomes music and entertainment as part of your celebration! Please contact our team to review any applicable sound restrictions, entertainment guidelines, and event end-time requirements.

New Era Wedding Barn offers beautiful photo opportunities throughout the property, from our historic wooden barn and rustic architecture to the rolling hills and surrounding countryside. There are no specific photography restrictions on our property.

Absolutely! New Era Wedding Barn welcomes outside rentals, allowing you to customize your celebration with specialty furniture, decor, and other event enhancements. We recommend coordinating delivery, setup, and removal with your venue planner to ensure everything fits within your rental timeline and venue guidelines.

Full-day wedding rentals at New Era Wedding Barn start at $1,650. Pricing varies depending on your event date, season, and availability. Contact our team to receive detailed pricing and explore available dates for your celebration!

Your New Era Wedding Barn rental includes 15 hours of full-building access, use of our indoor and outdoor event spaces, and an on-site dressing suite. You'll also enjoy tables and chairs for up to 200 guests, complimentary string lighting, a built-in bar, a large catering prep kitchen, an outdoor firepit, and complimentary on-site parking.

Yes! New Era Wedding Barn offers different rental rates depending on the day of the week, season, holidays, availability, and demand. Rentals start at $1,650, with additional pricing options available for Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Contact our team to explore pricing for your preferred date!

Yes! We can offer brief courtesy holds on available dates. Please contact our sales team to learn more about availability and holding your preferred date.

Start by scheduling a private tour of New Era Wedding Barn! After your tour, our sales team will guide you through the booking process, including signing your rental agreement and submitting the required deposit to secure your date.

A deposit is required to officially reserve your wedding date. Our sales team will provide details about the deposit amount and payment requirements during the booking process.

New Era Wedding Barn offers optional enhancements, including additional rental hours and multi-day access, to help customize your celebration.

We require 50% of the venue fee to lock your date in with the other 50% due 3 months before your event date. Our sales team will review all payment requirements and deadlines with you during the booking process so you can plan accordingly.

3 months before your event date. Please contact our team for details about your payment schedule and any remaining balances.

Cancellation and rescheduling terms are outlined in your rental agreement. We encourage you to review these details carefully and contact our team with any questions before booking.

Absolutely! We'd love to show you around New Era Wedding Barn and help you envision your special day. Simply fill out our inquiry form, and a member of our sales team will reach out to schedule your private tour!