Hoosier Grove Barn — Attraction in Hanover Township

Let me start out by saying that this venue is one of the most beautiful places to have a wedding. The staff are constantly taking ideas from prior weddings and upgrading the already beautiful setting they have made. When we first decided to have our wedding here the old barn wood, high ceilings, wonderfully kept grounds and amazing bargain were what drew us in. When we first visited, the staff was super friendly and easy to get along with. They answered all of our questions and made it very easy to make our decision. What we liked most about Hoosier Grove Barn was just how much they include with the rental package. They give you chairs, tables, linens, 5 hours of open bar, AV equipment, a wedding planner, and much much much more. There are a few add-ons that we didn’t use, but the expense they charged for them was very well explained and makes sense instead of these ridiculous prices you get from other venues. The place is small but for our just over 100 guest count, it was absolutely perfect size. The climate controlled venue makes this barn far superior to other barn style venues considering the ungodly weather we deal with in this area at times. In all, our first impressions of the place made me choose Hoosier Grove Barn. The staff and ease of planning, made me not regret it one bit!

Now, due to the popularity of Barn weddings these days, they are booked out well in advance, so get planning and get planning early if you want to book here. That being said, they were so flexible and easy going and did everything they could think of to get us the date we wanted. This place is owned by the park district and will sometimes host community events as well as weddings. So getting a date you want requires a decent amount of advanced notice. We got our date 14 months in advance and it was the earliest available Saturday!

Once our date was established the wedding planner, Mallory (who is now running the show I believe) was super helpful. She sent us a questionnaire that really made us think about everything and make a plan for the big day. She was also very helpful when filling out the questionnaire as well. We used her input and made some of our own changes and really made it special without getting too complicated. Like I said, we booked well in advance so we had a lot of time to fill it out, but I honestly think that this single service right here is what makes this place so special. Everyone there is truly a master of the wedding craft and knows exactly how to make the day special without burdening us with an overwhelming amount of planning.

Closer to the date, our wedding got handed off to Vicki and Colleen who took it and ran with it beautifully and seamlessly. They truly did an excellent job picking up where Mallory left off and came with their own sets of insight and wisdom. We were able to easily finish getting the final touches down and it felt amazing. Now, you can sit there and rack your brain about “what did we forget?” “I feel like there should be more.” But trust me, they have thought of everything. Even the smallest of details they will fill it in when the time comes to make everything work.

The day of our wedding, everyone was there to help set up. The staff showed up on time for us to set up all the decorations, and helped us with any last minute changes as well. During the ceremony and reception, we had a fantastic time. The floor changes were seamless, the staff worked diligently behind the scenes and we didn’t even realize just how much was going on because they just knew what to do.

All in all, this is definitely a great place to say “I do”. the unbelievable grounds and scenery, the beautiful barn and facilities, and the fantastic staff all come together in the best way possible. Thank you again, everyone who made our day so special. It was worth every...

Hoosier Grover Barn was the final venue my husband and I visited and we knew right away it was going to be the space for us. We were looking for an unique space that was not your typical banquet hall. Not only did we love the natural wood and warm lighting of the reception space (the barn), we loved that there were a variety of spaces throughout the campus that we could use to make sure our day flowed seamlessly. The best part was the entire space would be available for just us--no other events would be taking place during our special day. Given everything that was already included, we did not feel like we needed to spend a large amount on additional decor. The garden space was very pretty by itself but we added florals to tie all our spaces together and rented the arch from the HGB team. We would have had the cocktail hour outside on the patio but the weather did not cooperate so we moved everything inside. That being said, the HGB team had plenty of high-boys and seating plans to accommodate guests outside. We held the reception in the barn which has plenty of warm lighting, drapery, and the natural wood gave it a beautiful look. All seating, tables, linens were provided by HGB. One of the other reasons we decided to go with HGB is the bar package. It was super reasonable in price given the numbers of guests and it was a major bonus to have one less thing worry about when we would be bringing in everything else. Yes, this is one of those places where you have to find a caterer to come in separately but the coordinator we worked with, Vicki, and her team, were sure to connect with them and all the other vendors and helped make sure everyone knew what they needed from HGB, when to show up and where to go. As with any wedding, there are always changes and Vicki and the HGB team were always flexible and accommodating to our ideas and desires. We communicated frequently via email and scheduled a few in-person meetings to make sure we were all on the same page--these meetings were so appreciated! The day of the wedding, we made the decision to move the cocktail hour indoors given the weather and to light the fire pits (yes, firepits!) a bit earlier since it was so cold. It was no problem for Vicki and team! A few other bonuses about this place--the elevator made it easy for my grandma to get around, the surrounding park made for great photos, and the customizable marquee all helped to seal the deal. Overall, we loved this space and the team. Again, shout out to Vicki for getting us to the finish line, Colleen who made sure I had everything I needed and that I enjoyed myself as the bride, Rio who was the first person we saw the day of the wedding and made us feel like we were in good hands, and the bartenders who I KNOW were busy all night and kept the drinks flowing. If you want a one-of-a kind place with an awesome bar package that is just for you and your guests, get to Hoosier Grove Barn. I am hoping I get to visit as a guest...

There aren’t enough words in my vocabulary to explain how happy my husband and I are that we chose Hoosier Grove Barn as our wedding venue. This was the only venue that we toured, because within the first few minutes, we knew that it was perfect for us. Mallory answered all of our questions during the tour, and when it was over, we were so excited to sign our contract and make it official. Over the course of the planning process, our wedding coordinator, Vicki, did an amazing job of touching base with us and making sure that we were on the right track with what we needed to get done. She always got back to us so quickly whenever we had questions or concerns, which made us feel so at ease when our wedding day finally arrived. Our wedding rehearsal beforehand was very structured, and our entire wedding party knew exactly what their roles were and where they needed to be, thanks to Vicki’s organization, knowledge, and experience. Our wedding day went effortlessly and flawlessly thanks to Vicki and the rest of the staff, and I never felt like I had to worry at all. I could gush about Hoosier Grove Barn endlessly, and if you’re looking for the perfect place to have a wedding, you’ve found it! We’ll remember our wedding here for the rest of our lives! (The photos attached are taken by My Whole Heart...