You’ve booked your complimentary venue tour at Wishing Well Barn. Now you’re wondering what to ask when you visit our 50-acre blueberry and cattle farm. After hosting over 1,500 events since 2012, we know exactly which questions help couples make confident decisions.
Essential Questions About Our Venue Spaces
Understanding our farm layout and guest flow helps you visualize your celebration. These questions reveal how your event unfolds across our 50-acre property instead of being confined to a single ballroom.
How Do Guests Move Between Ceremony and Reception Areas?
Walk the actual path your guests will take from ceremony to reception. We’ll show you how celebrations flow from our outdoor ceremony spaces to the air-conditioned barn for dinner and dancing. Understanding guest flow helps you picture how your 299 guests will move comfortably across our farm property.
Which Spaces Are Included in Our Package Pricing?
Tour our Bridal Cottage with seating for up to 18 guests and two salon chairs. Visit the Groom’s Tack Room with a pool table, poker table and big screen TV. Walk through our air-conditioned barn with custom farm tables and chandeliers.
How Does Weather Backup Work?
Ask how we handle ceremony relocations when storms threaten. Our air-conditioned barn accommodates up to 299 guests for both ceremony and reception. We have multiple ceremony locations across the 50-acre property for weather flexibility.
Questions About Our All-Inclusive Services
Our packages differ significantly from typical venue offerings. These questions help you understand exactly what’s included versus what you’ll pay separately.
What Does All-Inclusive Actually Include?
Ask specifically about our Deluxe Wishes Come True Package. We provide complete decoration setup, planning coordination with unlimited sessions, and access to 15 approved catering vendors, 8 photographers, 4 bakeries, and 5 DJ companies.
How Many Staff Members Work Our Event?
Ask about our crew size for setup, event coordination, and cleanup. We handle complete event management so you never worry about logistics.
What’s Your Policy on Outside Vendors?
Ask about our approved vendor lists versus bringing outside professionals. We work with trusted caterers like 3 C’s Catering, Outback and Carrabba’s and the amazing Johnson’s BBQ!
Practical Planning Questions
Timing and logistics determine your celebration’s success. These questions help you plan your booking strategy and understand our policies.
How Far in Advance Should We Book?
Ask about our busiest seasons and recommended booking timeline. We offer discounts for Friday weddings, off-season celebrations, and bookings within 60 days.
What’s Your Accessibility Policy?
Ask about wheelchair accessibility and restroom locations. Our venue accommodates guests with mobility needs through accessible pathways and air-conditioned facilities.
Questions About Your Specific Event Type
Different celebrations need different services and setups. These questions help you understand how we customize our approach for your event.
How Do Weddings Differ from Other Celebrations Here?
Ask how our setup differs from quinceañeras or birthday parties. Wedding packages include officiant services and full floral design that other events might not need.
What Makes Your Venue Different from Hotel Ballrooms?
Ask us to explain our authentic farm experience. Celebrations unfold across 50 acres instead of one room. Your guests can fish in our lake and gather around bonfires.
Making the Most of Your Tour
Walk away with a clear understanding of our packages, policies, and unique farm setting. Contact Michelle at (813) 478-6554 or email wishingwellbarn@gmail.com to schedule your tour. We’re located at 4302 Pippin Road in Plant City.
FAQs
How long does a venue tour take?
Our tours take approximately one hour, giving you time to see all spaces and ask questions.
Should we bring our wedding party to the tour?
Bring whoever helps you make decisions. Our Bridal Cottage seats up to 18 people.
What should we bring to our venue tour?
Bring your questions, calendar for potential dates, and guest count estimate.
Can we see the venue decorated for an event?
Tours happen during business hours, but we’ll show you photos of recent celebrations.