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Sweeney Barn 2023 Open House

Calling all engaged couples, industry experts, event planners and local businesses! You’re invited to Sweeney Barn’s annual Open House on Saturday, Feb. 25. Come experience the renovated 1939 dairy barn and meet vendors who will help you plan your next big event. Tours of the venue for prospective couples will be given on the hour. Thank you to the event partners: A Taste of Elegance C&G Event Rentals and Service Happily Hitched Kayla Hayles, Professional Hair + Makeup Artist KPC + Co. Photography Pampa’s Fox Catering Signature Sweets by Amanda Smokin Shawn’s BBQ Sublime Event Coordination Tierra Events Twinbrook Floral Design Wedding Stories by Tania Zandi Entertainment Respond here.

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Sweeney Barn Offers Rustic Elegance

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By Dawn Klavon Sweeney Barn is a modern venue in the heart of Manassas, Virginia. Renovated with state-of-the-art amenities, it’s the perfect space for a variety of events, whatever the occasion. With a beautiful outdoor lawn and two levels of indoor space, there are so many possibilities for your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Two separate indoor spaces also means that it has a great rain plan in case of inclement weather. Sweeney Barn can accommodate up to 200 guests for a seated reception, or up to 300 for a standing, cocktail-style event. A Wedding In A Barn? Really? Sweeney Barn is different from most rustic venues in that it’s centrally located with guest amenities within easy driving distance. Hotels are within 5-10 minutes of the venue. There are rehearsal dinner locations and late-night bars nearby for an afterparty. Dulles …

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From Cows to Catered Events

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By Rachel Nohe Sponsored by Sweeney Barn In the 1930s, Sweeney Barn was a place for milking cows owned by the Birkett family. However, in 2018, the barn was bought by Noel and Alannah Sweeney and transformed into an event center with rustic elegance.  During the renovation process, it was crucial to the Sweeneys that they utilize as much of the original materials as possible while simultaneously modernizing the architecture.  The barn holds historical importance to the area, so its preservation was as important as bringing in modern touches. Andrea Van Wambeke, General Manager at Sweeney Barn, said, “Renovated in 2018, Sweeney Barn has state-of-the-art amenities that will ensure every guest is comfortable on their wedding day.” Location, Location, Location  One of the benefits of the venue is that while the barn itself is rustic, it is located in the …

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Country Charm Meets City Convenience at Sweeney Barn

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By Erin Pittman Sponsored by Sweeney Barn When most people picture a barn, they don’t imagine gorgeous interiors, climate control, an elevator and the perfect place for elegant weddings and receptions. But at Sweeney Barn, that’s exactly what guests find. The History Sweeney Barn was built in 1939 as a dairy barn. The life of a farmer was rough, eventually leaving the barn abandoned and Prince William County took over ownership. “The county was trying to find someone to renovate the barn, but keep the unique architecture, and turn it into something that would bring economic development to Prince William,” said Andrea Van Wambeke, general manager of Sweeney Barn. In came owners Noel and Alannah Sweeney, an Irish couple with a love for bringing new life to historic buildings. The couple kept the true flavor of the barn, minus the …

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Event Venue Sweeney Barn: Where City and Country Mix for Modern Charm

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By Katrina Wilson Sponsored by SweeneyBarn Sweeney Barn was once a barn for cows to live in to produce milk. Now it is a modern event venue in Prince William County where modern city and country meets. The History In the late 1930s and early 1940s, the one-story dairy barn was a home for cows. Current owners Noel and Alannah Sweeney found the barn about 2017. Prince William County owned it at the time. The county wanted someone to renovate the place and would bring economic development to the county. The Sweeneys fell in love with the barn. They started the renovations March 2018 and finished around December 2018. The wedding and events venue have a rustic look with the rich barn history, but a modern aura for clients to enjoy. Andrea Van Wambeke, general manager at Sweeney Barn, oversees …

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DC Love Gone Viral

A Wedding Give-Away   Join Brides & Weddings publisher Rebecca Barnes as she speaks with Lisa Gloff of The Rosy Posy Studio and Lisa Havard of L Havard Events about their amazing Wedding Give away! www.dclovegoneviral.com The Rosy Posy Studio www.therosyposy.com 808 722-2301 LHavard Events www.lhavardevents.com 703-408-8874

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