Barn at Bay Horse Inn

We attended a wedding here last weekend and were pleasantly surprised at how nice the venue was. We had no idea this place even existed in our town. The landscaping was gorgeous with a variety of beautiful shrubs and bushes with the outline of the property lined with trees. The inside venue was stunning! Everything was perfect and EVERY STAFF MEMBER was on their A-game! The only downfall was the drinks were a little on the pricey side BUT they were strong! If you are looking for the perfect venue for your wedding this is IT!

The Barn at Bay Horse is a first-class facility! We just had my youngest daughter's wedding there and not only did they do an exceptional job of hosting it without a glitch, it was magical! I'm there for all kinds of events, but I have never seen more people in tears about how beautiful this wedding was. Could not have done it without the professional staff and a gorgeous facility. I'm on cloud nine after this weekend and so are the newlyweds.

My husband and I were married at Barn at Bay Horse on September 2. We booked with the venue back on August 2, 2016 back when the place barely had walls. Their calendar was filing up quick and we acted quick. One terrible decision. The last year was a complete headache dealing with the always changing staff. One day this person was the event specialist, the next it was someone else. Finally the last person we worked with leading up to the wedding, who was starting to change my mind about the venue for the better, was fired just a few weeks before our big day. Around every corner it was another "well that costs extra", "we don't offer that service for free anymore", and "well we've raised our prices since you signed your contract". We were told that tablecloths were available to be used for free that the barn owned. When we met for our final meeting 1 month before the wedding day we were advised that was no more. So we scrambled to get tablecloths bought. We were given a bar pricing/costs sheet when we signed our contract over a year before the wedding that displayed different prices then what they were charging now per drink. When asked back in January if they would still honor the prices we were told yes, when we verified at our final meeting they would still honor the prices we were told no and that "we can't just change our POS system". This venue is money hungry.We arrived for our rehearsal at the barn on a Thursday night when three other rehearsals were being completed. All the brides were advised of their allotted time for the evening, and to be courteous/mindful of the time so that all rehearsals could be completed. When time came for our allotted time the couple before us were still practicing. Where was the "event specialist" to direct them their time was up? Finally the bridal party before us finished and we began our practice. Where was the "event specialist" to offer assistance, guidance, wisdom on how things have worked in the past? NO WHERE. She did not offer hello, how is it going, can I be of any assistance, or a goodbye. The "event specialist" made no contact with us.So now we are at the day of our wedding. BEWARE, you do not get into the venue until 11am on the day of your wedding. You have a handful of hours to transform this place into your dream venue with the decorations you've brought. This was an ongoing issue with us and the barn, as I did not understand why the owner could not hire enough staff to get the place turned around from the night before at a quicker time. So we worked with it. We then ran into a standing water issue at the most important walkway, where the bride with the white dress walk through. My aunt asked if there was anything that could be done about the water to which the owner replied "it could be worse". Seriously? Instead of offering a solution or help you reply "it could be worse". My awesome went right to work to ensure the problem was taken care of. My brother headed to Lowes where he bought huge sponges and a bucket. My family sat outside on the day of our wedding soaking up standing water, 5 gallons of water to be exact. Did the barn offer reimbursement or help, NO.Owner, Amanda Cottingham, ensured that she made our experience with Barn at Bay Horse one we won't forget, for all the wrong reasons. I do hope that the owner and her staff can read this review and grow from it. I would not recommend this venue to my worst enemy if it remains under the same owner and staff.

This barn is gorgeous. I came here for a purse auction. It is beautiful w the lighting. The restrooms are cute and country. The Saloon/bar area is really the highlight to me. I am not into country stuff but this is adorable. Love the garage doors on the side. Only complaint is parking is horrible. The lot does not seem big enough at all. People were parked all over the place and down the road.

Our team had the pleasure of capturing a wedding here last Nov. Wow! what an awesome venue! The staff, the location, the food, the atmosphere...everything is top notch! If you are looking for a venue near Indianapolis with a bit of a "farm" vibe this is your place! Check out the awesome films we have been able to produce at their location:https://vimeo.com/247527386-Travis

Great event venue. Wonderful people and tremendous atmosphere Perfect for weddings in any weather

Had a great time here. They think of every detail and made us feel like celebrities. Partied all night and made lots of memories!

The Barn at Bay Horse is nothing short of perfection. The building is gorgeous and breath taking. You don't need to add much to the facility because it is that beautiful! ALL of the staff is kind and caring and answered all my questions no matter how high matienance I was! We have held several events here with no problems. The fact that it is woman owned and operated just makes it that much more special. This is A SOUTHSIDE GEM.

I recently attended a beautiful event/wedding at Barn at Bayhorse in Greenwood, IN. The venue is absolutely breathtaking and the layout is perfect for hosting any kind of soirée. The staff is amazing and kept the wedding flowing without any issues. Barn at Bayhorse is one of Greenwood's/Central Indiana's nicest venue for any kind of event.

Venue is gorgeous, but not worth dealing with the impolite staff. The hosts caused unnecessary headache and kept tacking on additional charges.