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The Mane Barn at Nickajack Farms is a beautifully renovated horse barn situated on a 200-acre picturesque working farm in North Lawrence, Ohio. An enchanting setting to say "I Do"
What does your dream wedding look like?
A question you can answer in your sleep, or maybe you just started thinking about it. This page is a place to dream, give you inspiration, and answer your questions.
As you browse through the information on this website you are going to learn about the process and packages that will make your wedding memorable and as stress free as possible. You will be supported from the day you book until you jump in the just married car!
What Makes The Mane Barn Unique?
The Mane Barn offers a Wedding Day Director in all of our packages to make the wedding you have been dreaming about come to life. Some of the duties she will help you with or take care of are:
- Help to plan and implement your vision
- Talk with your vendors and meet them upon arrival to ensure the proper set up
- Makes sure your timeline is followed by ensuring guests, family members, groom, bridal party, and bride are walking down the aisle in your timeline.
- Any decor that is rented through Nickajack, your director will set up and clean up as needed.
Your Wedding Director is almost flawless, but only has two hands. So, In addition to your day of director, you will have two additional staff members to help on your wedding day.
Our Locations
The Mane Barn
Our stunning temperature controlled barn venue offers seating for up to 200 of your closest friends year round! This space also has a bar, indoor bathrooms, outdoor patio, and prep room for caterers.
The Chapel
The outdoor chapel is constructed from old barn wood, and is situated just off the Mane Barn surrounding you in quiet farm fields and horse pastures. This open air space can seat up to 200 people on bench seating.
Suites
Our bridal suite is a beautiful space fitted with vanities, seating, changing area, mini fridge, and additional counter space. The grooms suite is a large conference room in the Mane Barn. Both rooms are temperature controlled.
The Details of Renting
Included in all packages are: tables, chairs, the barn, outdoor chapel, outdoor patio, bridal suite, grooms suite, day of director, and access to the grounds for photos.
- The first step is to come in and tour the barn with one of the directors and pick your date! Our dates are first come, first serve.
- We have a $750 NON-REFUNDABLE Deposit to save your date.
- After you book, come in and meet you ay of director and sign your contract. You will then start discussing the details of your special day.
- If we are working with you to decorate, you will send your day of director some inspiration and schedule a décor appointment to come see centerpiece options in person.
- 30 days prior to your wedding you will have your final walkthrough to finalize the décor, table set up, timeline, and final payments.
- The Thursday before your wedding you will have a one hour rehearsal.
- And then you will blink and its your wedding day!
Day of Details
The memories you will make on this day are unforgettable, we do not want stress to get in the way of that. Below is the breakdown of the day of your wedding. This is included in all our packages.
- You have access to the farm from 9am - 12am, and your director and staff will be there the entire day.
- Everything rented from Nickajack will be set up at this time. If you are decorating, your tables will be set up and ready for you at 9am.
- Day of director will meet with vendors as they arrive and ensure proper set up
- Our staff will work with vendors to release tables, clean up and take out trash, answer questions, and be sure everyone is safe and having fun!
- Last song plays at 11pm.
Packages & Pricing
We have a $750 Non-Refundable Deposit and our dates are first come, first serve. You do not need to know your package at the date of booking.
The Mane Package
Includes:
- The Barn for seating for up to 200, from 9am - 12am
- Outdoor chapel with bench seating for up to 200
- Outdoor patio
- Bridal suite and grooms suite
- 72" round tables
- Basic white chairs
- Bar serving area
- Security provided by local police
- Food serving area
- Tables for vendors
- Day of Director and two additional staff members
- I hour rehearsal
Price:
- Monday - Thursday: $4,800
- Friday: $6,500
- Saturday: $7,200
- Sunday: $6,000
Décor Package
Includes:
- Everything from The Mane Package
- Table centerpieces designed by our team
- white or ivory linens
- Napkins of your choice from 45 different colors
- Railing and north wall lighting
Price:
- Start at $9,000
- This is a customized package
All Inclusive Package
Includes:
- Everything from the Mane Package
- Everything from the Décor Package
- Cupcakes for guests
- Small wedding cake for cutting
- BBQ 2 meat buffet
- Bartending service
- DJ service for ceremony and reception
Price:
- Starts at $17,500
- This is a customized package
Mirco Wedding Package
Includes:
- Indoor ceremony
- Four hour venue space
- Seating for 50 guests
- Ivory linens
- Napkins of your choice from 45 different colors
- Simple table centerpiece
Price:
- Sunday: $4,000
- This package is only available on Sunday
Ceremony Package
Includes:
- Ceremony location
- Two hour venue space
- Seating for 50 guests, chairs only
- Music provided for ceremony
- Access to the grounds for photos
Price:
- $1,000
