Beautiful venue and the hosts are very helpful and accommodating during the lead up to the event…read more After the event started that's where things changed. We had 130 guests and that made our event split between dinner upstairs and food / bar / dancing downstairs. While we knew this was the case before the big day, we didn't realize that meant when many of the guests moved downstairs to socialize and dance the event staff would be flipping the dining room for their next guests. This lead to concern for our belongings and decorations we had upstairs so many of us had to stop enjoying the event to go gather everything and pack it up in our vehicles. This evacuation of items cascaded into guests leaving thinking the event over to even more unoccupied areas being taken down and packed away. Our event was supposed to last till 11pm and then cleanup by midnight. Instead we had less than 30 guests left by 10:30 and the last of us left at 11:15. It was a really special day and by no means was it ruined for us, but many of our guests were not able to enjoy the entire time as we had hoped.

We had a wonderful experience here! Danielle and Bryan accommodated us so generously. My son and…read morehis now wife were supposed to be married June, and due to a medical condition they wanted to get married sooner. Barn 1888 normally doesn't have winter weddings here but they accommodated them so it could happen. Bryan and Danielle were so kind and helpful to get the place ready. They allowed us to come in and look at how we could decorate before the day of since we were changing seasons. This place is gorgeous and already decorated perfectly, so we didn't need much for decorations to make it beautiful. Many of the guests talked about how nice it was and the ambiance was wonderful. The bridal party was large and the bridal suite to get ready in was great, it fit all of us. The room for the guys is a little snug, but guys don't really need much to get ready so that is fine. They have an amazing room of decorations so you already have a great start on ideas. You may use what you want of theirs or bring your own. Bryan and Danielle are there if you need help but they aren't hovering over you. If I could give 10 stars I would. They are very easy going here and willing to work with any and all questions you have. During the reception they were still readily available for any questions or help we needed. Their kindness and helpful attitude did not go unnoticed! If you are looking for a barn wedding venue with owners that are great at helping support you through the planning process and day of the event I would highly recommend Barn 1888!

I honestly don't understand the hype surrounding this venue. I considered it for an event, but very…read moreglad that I looked elsewhere. I attended a reception here, and that sealed the deal for me entirely. They really advertise for a much better experience than what is given in reality, including "on-Site and Transportation to and from the venue," which means that if equipment breaks down (and it did) that you are left waiting to pile onto a bus whenever they can get one to your guests. Walking into the space, all I could see was an awful slab floor. It looked as if they were still in renovation stage or something. Just awful. Your guests get one little coat rack that looks as if they bought it online, and it's in a back hallway as you make your way to the restrooms. It's a cramped space and I wonder why this place was so poorly built, but then I remembered what I call the 'benefactor factor,' and it became more and more clear. The only way that this place becomes "gorgeous," as it's been referred to in other posts, is if you spend a ton of money with a trained event professional (outside and separate cost, of course) to beautify it. Otherwise, you have a small room with a slab floor to work with. The only redeeming quality of the place is the outside deck.

Attended a wedding for my good friends. Really neat setting. The roof extension off the back porch…read morecame in clutch as it rained the entire day of the wedding. It's surrounded by trees and made for a wonderful wedding setting. About 80-90 attendees and it was a great size, more than 90 would probably overwhelm the space. Logistics and transport were not super smooth, but all was well once we finally got there.

Cheri and Raylin are great to work with and very accommodating. They had great ideas to make our…read morewedding even better! The air conditioning was much appreciated in the summer heat. We love the farm tables and bistro tables that are available to use.

We used this venue for our daughter's wedding reception a couple of weeks ago. It was everything…read moreshe could have wanted! Cheri was fantastic to work with! She was very friendly, answered all our questions and was available. The venue itself is beautiful with all the rustic wood, white lights, farm tables and warm atmosphere that it provides. Our daughter had so much fun on the dance floor! What a beautiful place to celebrate their marriage with family and friends! I would highly recommend checking this place out!!

I can't say enough about how great our experience was here for our wedding! Sarah and the other…read morestaff were so helpful and communicative leading up to the day, and everything went smoothly for us and our guests. The venue is lovely, and the big attraction for us was the freedom we had to bring in our own caterer, design the ceremony in our own style, and make the whole day feel like us! We couldn't believe how so many venues nickel and dime you for every little thing, and force you to use their list of pricy vendors. District 5 Schoolhouse gives you the freedom to do your own thing, which is certainly helpful when working with a budget. But they can definitely provide guidance and advice for first time wedding planners like us too - Sarah helped us figure some things out we hadn't even thought of. Another huge plus is their decor closet - table runners and signs and vases and stuff like that you're allowed to use that can save you hundreds of dollars! All I can say is that this beautiful location is a great value run by kind and thoughtful people who will work with you to have an event that fits your budget and needs. Highly recommended!

Beautiful space and great owners! Sarah was so helpful to work with and very genuine. Of all the…read morevenues we toured and owners we spoke with, Sarah stood out for understanding what her business is about and what it means for couples. She was so easy to work with and made the whole process smooth. The chalkboards were so fun to decorate and really added to our decorations. The space was well cared for and maintained. The bell tower was a great spot to take pictures, but brace yourself for a climb! We especially appreciated the Pay it Forward decoration closet. There were so many decoration options and themes to choose from! It was a real help for us to have on hand so we could limit how many decorations we purchased/rented. We loved getting married here and would recommend it to anyone!

We had such a wonderful experience at the Waddell Center for our wedding! From start to finish,…read moreeveryone was incredibly kind, helpful, and easy to work with. The pricing was very reasonable, especially for everything that was included. Only thing I wish was included was a space to get ready. We really appreciated being able to decorate and rehearse the night before -- it made the whole wedding weekend feel much less stressful and more organized. Having both the ceremony and reception in the same building was also so convenient for us and our guests. The bar service was excellent. The bartenders were fast and friendly, the coordinator and staff was amazing to work with, and Distinctive Catering did a fantastic job. Great food and Drinks, and even helpful service with buffet. We also loved the DJ they recommended through Complete Wedding + Events. The day-of coordinators were especially wonderful -- they did such a great job converting the ceremony space into a lounge area during cocktail hour while incorporating all of my decor used in the ceremony to the reception perfectly. All the little details were handled without having to ask. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better experience and would absolutely recommend the Waddell Center to other couples looking for a beautiful, affordable, and well-organized venue!

My daughter's wedding was held at The Waddell Center a couple days ago and the overall experience…read morewas exceptional. This review is related to the bartenders. The two white, male bartenders assigned to her event were not friendly to the guests, creating an off-putting atmosphere right from the start. To make matters worse, several guests overheard the bartenders making racial comments about probably not receiving any tips. This behavior is utterly unacceptable, disgusting and was clearly racially motivated. Given that their wedding was attended primarily by Black and Brown guests we knew exactly why they said it! Absolutely a racist trope that we don't tip or tip well. Multiple guests complained to the bride, groom and/or someone in wedding party about this. It is deeply troubling that a venue they entrusted with such a special occasion would employ individuals who clearly harbor racial bias. All I will say is that minority couples need to be aware. No one should have to worry or deal with this bs on their special day nor should their guests.

A party or reception can be even better, just add the Wave Room. April knows how to take care of…read moreyou. From themed wedding receptions to birthday or anniversary parties, the Wave Room is your place. The food is top notch! I have been blessed to photograph here during many different events, and have held business meetings here. Always great service!

Many private golf clubs now offer public dining in their restaurants. My club is no exception. The…read moreconcept seems to work well. I received an email from Railside Golf Club for a "Burger Wednesday" special. We figured, "why not" and drove across town to try a new restaurant for us. We were quickly seated at a table with a nice view of the golf course. Our drink orders were quickly taken and we ordered our burgers-medium rare as always. Our lunches arrived a few minutes later and well done would have been an under characterization of how much these burgers were cooked. They certainly didn't taste any better. My "plain" burger was loaded with onions and lettuce that I had to pick off. No attention to detail. Also To be fair, if I was at a friends BBQ and was served a burger of this calibre, I would say nothing and simply enjoy the time with friends. At a restaurant however, this is unacceptable. Halfway through our lunch, our server asked how everything was and offered to remake everything. We declined just wanting to finish and leave. Two positives, our drinks were quickly refilled and the view was nice. I think I learned something here-don't chase deals. I would have gladly paid much more for a perfectly cooked burger.

My review is about the pool, definitely not a pool to go to if you want a relaxing time. Has turned…read moremore into a pool for kids. They told me that nothing that inflates is allowed in the pool and then two day later I was told no adult swimming devices (only pool noodles) because there was a problem last year where kids couldn't swim in the deep end because it was filled with adults. Which makes me question... is this only for kids now?? I think it's not fair for the adults who want to come to the pool and float around in the deep end (which kids don't typically swim in anyways!). Outrages honestly, especially since employees are telling people different things. Everyone needs to get on the same page, and I know I'm not the only one upset at no floating devices for adults.

We could not be happier with our choice to use Kristy as our wedding photographer! We absolutely…read morelove how the photos of our outdoor summer wedding turned out! We told her what we were looking for and she nailed it. In addition to taking beautiful photos, she was a delight to work with. Our families and multiple members of the the bridal party have commented on how nice she was to be around on our wedding day! Other raves include: she got through the group pictures really quickly, she got us our photos before we got back from our honeymoon, she was very reasonably priced compared to the other photographers we looked at, and she was very flexible in terms of the hours we wanted here there taking pictures. We truly cannot say enough good things! From the groom - "Stop stressing over a photographer decision for your wedding and just book Kristy right now!"