When couples book an exclusive wedding weekend with us at The Barn at Pleasant Acres, they’re choosing more than just a celebration. They’re creating an entire experience for their families and friends across multiple days, all in one peaceful Saint Leonard location. We’ve designed our exclusive weekend packages to give you the freedom to celebrate at your own pace, with your rehearsal, ceremony, and reception flowing naturally across our 13.5 acres.
Couples choose exclusive wedding weekends at The Barn at Pleasant Acres to enjoy multiple days in one private setting, with 13.5 acres of indoor and outdoor space, rehearsal access, and full setup and teardown included. The venue supports up to 200 guests, offers seamless coordination, flexible vendors, and nearby photo locations, making the celebration feel relaxed and unrushed.
How Our Spaces Shape Your Weekend
With 8,500 square feet of indoor space plus our front lawn for outdoor ceremonies, your wedding party has room to breathe and prepare without feeling cramped. The Mezzanine overlooks the main floor, providing a perfect vantage point during your celebration.
We handle the transition between ceremony and reception so smoothly that your guests barely notice the work happening behind the scenes. While they enjoy cocktail hour with our golf cart shuttle service between spaces, we’re transforming the main level from a ceremony seating area to a reception layout.
The Service That Comes With Your Weekend
We’re talking about someone who knows every vendor arrival time, every special moment you’ve planned, and every family dynamic that needs gentle navigation. Our guest care team provides parking assistance and golf cart shuttles throughout your events.
During your 90-minute rehearsal the day before your event, we walk through every transition with your wedding party. Not just the processional, but the flow from the outdoor ceremony on the front lawn to the indoor reception on the main level. We show you where the sound system connects for your playlist, where the projector is located, and how the lighting transitions from chandeliers to string lights as evening falls.
What Decorating Access Really Means
For exclusive weekend wedding venues, you get decorating access the day before your event. This isn’t just an hour to drop off centerpieces. You and your team can transform the space at your own pace. Hang that photo timeline along the Mezzanine railing. Set up the memory table in just the right corner. Position your welcome signs without rushing.
We handle the teardown. Your family doesn’t spend their last morning together packing boxes and pulling down lights. We load your decorations, handle the cleanup, and get everything ready for you to collect when you’re ready. Pre and post event cleaning comes standard, so you never see the work that goes into preparing or restoring the space.
The Calvert County Setting
The Barn at Pleasant Acres, located in Saint Leonard, puts you close enough to everything while feeling completely removed from the rush. Jefferson Patterson Park sits nearby for sunset photos. Solomons Island offers waterfront spots for your wedding party portraits. Calvert Cliffs State Park provides those dramatic backgrounds if you want them.
Your out of town guests find hotels easily in Prince Frederick or Chesapeake Beach. The local seafood restaurants offer dining options for nights when you’re not hosting events. But honestly, most couples find their guests prefer staying close, gathering on our grounds for impromptu celebrations between official events.
From Intimate Gatherings to Full Guest Lists
Whether you’re planning for 40 close family members or filling our 200 person ceremony capacity, the exclusive weekend format adapts to your size. Smaller groups might use just the Lower Level for an intimate rehearsal dinner, then expand to the full main level for the reception. Larger weddings spread across all our spaces, with the Mezzanine providing overflow seating or a separate area for the band.
Conclusion
The Barn at Pleasant Acres offers exclusive wedding weekends on 13.5 acres in Saint Leonard, hosting only one wedding per day with 8,500 square feet of indoor space. Accommodate up to 200 guests for ceremony and reception, with the Lower Level hosting intimate gatherings of 40 or fewer. Your weekend includes a day of coordination, a guest care team with parking and golf cart shuttles, 90-minute rehearsal, decorating access the day before, handcrafted barn wood tables, chiavari chairs, complete setup and teardown, full lighting options, HVAC-controlled spaces, and pre and post-event cleaning. Open vendor policy for catering with in-house bar services, plus nearby access to Jefferson Patterson Park and Solomons Island for photos.
Ready to explore your exclusive wedding weekend? Call us at (443) 624-3333 or visit www.thebarnatpleasantacres.com to schedule your tour.
FAQs
Q: How early can we access the venue for our exclusive weekend wedding?
For exclusive weekend weddings, you get decorating access the day before your event. Your 90 minute rehearsal typically happens on Friday, with full access continuing through your celebration.
Q: Can we bring any caterer for our weekend events?
Yes, we maintain an open vendor policy for catering. New caterers require approval and a site visit before you can secure their services. We provide bartending services through our in house bar, where you purchase the alcohol.
Q: What’s included with the exclusive weekend package?
Your weekend includes a day of coordination, handcrafted barn wood tables and chiavari chairs, setup and teardown, guest parking services with golf cart shuttles, full lighting options, HVAC-controlled spaces, indoor bathrooms, and pre and post event cleaning.
Q: How many guests can we accommodate?
The Barn at Pleasant Acres’ ceremony capacity reaches 200 guests, with reception capacity for 200 as well. The Lower Level holds intimate gatherings of 40 or fewer.