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Lynnie
WeddingWire Admin October 2016 North Carolina

Style Showdown: Barn or Ballroom?

Lynnie, on December 10, 2018 at 09:05

Posted in Plan a wedding 82

Which type of venue is more your style? Do you love the rustic look of barns? Or are you more into the ballroom atmosphere? Barn? Cambium Farms in Caledon, ON Or Ballroom? Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Vancouver Next Question: Sand or Snow? Back to the Beginning: Style Showdown!

Which type of venue is more your style? Do you love the rustic look of barns? Or are you more into the ballroom atmosphere?


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Cambium Farms in Caledon, ON

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Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Vancouver



Next Question: Sand or Snow?

Back to the Beginning: Style Showdown!

82 Comments

  • Cherry
    Devoted October 2019 Quebec
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    Ballroom. I like something elegant.

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  • Queen B.
    Beginner March 2019 Alberta
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    Ballroom.... I love how classy and elegant a grand ballroom looks and gives a wedding that extra sparkle to your magical day
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  • Andrea
    Curious September 2021 Ontario
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    Hard to say... I don't think I could do a "barn" but I do like rustic!! It's so much more cozy than a ballroom, which don't forget is the same place that conferences are held!

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  • Jennifer
    Super July 2019 Ontario
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    Ballroom. I am just not into the rustic thing at all. and I even had a family member that has barn venue I could have used. and didn't because of rustic (and couldn't fit everyone).

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  • Dana
    Beginner February 2020 British Columbia
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    Ballroom. Barns are beautiful and rustic, but I have a fear of spiders and other critters that would make me super uncomfortable in that kind of environment for a formal day. Also, in ballrooms you get those gorgeous crystal chandeliers that glitter above you the whole time.
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  • Alexandra
    VIP November 2019 British Columbia
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    Ballroom! I’m really not a barn person!
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  • Bianca
    Master August 2019 Ontario
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    I like something in between rustic and ballroom lol.

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  • Caitlyn
    Super January 2020 Ontario
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    Ballroom. I’m just a sucker for a princess wedding and I feel like barn weddings are a little overdone now
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  • Rachael
    Super October 2019 Ontario
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    Ballroom. Barns have gotten old, though I could see why someone who has roots in the country or farming would opt for it.
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  • Allison
    Master October 2019 Ontario
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    Ballroom, you can definitely personalize with decorations with them. Especially for the cooler months!

    A beach destination wedding would be my #1 choice lol.

    I've never been a huge barn/rustic fan for my self but I have seen them done really well!

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  • Leah
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    Honestly, I’m not a fan of either.

    I would choose ballroom if it could be a modern/industrial ballroom. I really like the one at Parkside Hotel in Victoria, BC (but we preferred another venue for their complete offerings)
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  • Becky
    VIP September 2019 Ontario
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    I would love barn !
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  • Tyanna
    Super June 2019 British Columbia
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    Barn!

    We aren't doing barn, but have rented a campground with a big field and will be putting up tents.we are keeping it rustic, lovely, and somewhat simplistic in a beautiful way
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  • Michelle
    Expert April 2019 Alberta
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    I prefer ballroom, but our venue is more barn looking.

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  • Peggy
    Super May 2019 Alberta
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    Ballrooms can be super romantic, but barns have so much personality!

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  • Stephanie
    VIP May 2019 Ontario
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    Ballroom 100%! I am not a rustic girl at all...

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  • Sarah
    Curious October 2024 Saskatchewan
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    If I had to pick from the two, I’d say barn. I have never been a ballroom person. I think it’s hard to show your personality off in a ballroom
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  • Annmarie
    Beginner June 2019 Ontario
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    Ballroom is so classy!

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  • Robyn
    Super June 2019 Ontario
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    Ballroom for sure!
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  • Erin
    Super September 2019 Ontario
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    Barn! Unfortunately, there weren't any near my ceremony site, so we're going with a tent on a golf course, which will still be really nice.

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  • Emily
    Devoted February 2020 Ontario
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    Definitely a barn - I find ballrooms too plain.

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  • Alie
    Frequent user September 2019 Ontario
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    Barn. More intimate
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  • Jenn
    Frequent user March 2019 Ontario
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    Rustic is not my thing....ballroom would be the choice between these two.
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  • Kelcey
    Beginner April 2019 Alberta
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    Barn all the way!!
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  • K
    Expert June 2019 Ontario
    Kim ·
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    Neither? I'm over the rustic trend and a ballroom feels to formal. I'm more into outdoor, backyard or nice restaurants...
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  • Kelsie
    Master July 2021 Ontario
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    Ballroom for me! In ours you have amazing views of the golf course, I can’t wait!
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  • Stephanie
    Newbie May 2019 Nova Scotia
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    Barn, I love the rustic feeling. It's more cozy.
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  • L
    Beginner July 2019 Ontario
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    For sure barn
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  • Valérie
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    Ballroom - I'm honestly over the rustic barn trend.

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  • Reia
    Beginner March 2019 Ontario
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    We have ballroom for our wedding, since it’s gonna be cold still in March and it is the unpredictable weather month. We choose a closed door wedding to make our guest more comfortable and not to worry about the weather.
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  • K
    Expert September 2018 British Columbia
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    Ballroom for me, although the barn in the picture is gorgeous and not barn-feely at all! I'd consider that one!

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  • April
    Curious July 2021 New Brunswick
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    Barn! Our wedding is going to be in an open feild in a small town in New Brunswick! Cannot wait. Smiley smile
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