Q&As- (Please refer to the contract for questions not answered here.)
How many guests/ max capacity?
Clover Barn is designed to hold 250+ guests inside, that includes wedding party. If inside ceremony is needed, barn seats 150 guests comfortably. Outside ceremony site seats 275.
Is the barn heated/ air conditioned?
Yes! We take pride that our facility will be comfortable and usable year-round.
Is there a smoking area?
Due to our wooden structure, the cleanliness of our property, and the enjoyment of all guests, no smoking or vaping is permitted inside or outside.
(Except the gravel parking area only) Please share this with your guests that this might affect.
How much to rent the facility?
Please look for our price list on the pricing tab under Information, if you need any clarification or additional info, please email us at cloverbarn@gmail.com
Why are the event prices different?
Note that these are for smaller gatherings (showers, family parties, graduation, etc) that are also only booked within 90 days of the event.
And for rehearsals/dinners the night before the wedding booked within 90 days of weddings, pending availability.
If you need elopement pricing/ details, please contact us for more info!
What are my contract hours?
Full-day wedding rentals are from 9am- 12 midnight.
We encourage you to rent the night before for set-up and rehearsal for an additional $1000, if not already booked!
If you rent for the full weekend, the hours are noon-9pm on Friday, 9am-midnight on Saturday, and 9am-noon on Sunday.
Half day EVENT rentals are for 5 hours and would prefer you choose morning (9am-2pm) or evening (4pm-9pm)
Can we bring our own food?
Yes and no. We do require a licensed professional caterer for wedding receptions. Use of the kitchen is for the professionals, or for the wedding party only. The items in the cupboards and drawers are the owner's and are not to be used without permission. No POPCORN is allowed.
What about alcohol, can we bring our own?
We have an exclusive bar service, please ask for a price list if interested. Any alcohol on the premises must be purchased/ served through us. If you have individual questions for the bar service, that aren't answered here or on our rental agreement, please email: CloverBarnBeverages@gmail.com
Seating table size and type of chairs?
Our tables are all rectangle, that seat 10 guests. (96"x30") Our chairs are dark wood folding, with beige padded seats. We have different options for the bridal head table, including some antique "Sweetheart" tables and tufted chairs for the bride and groom. Ivory or black table linens are available.
Do you have a sound system?
Yes! With speakers throughout barn and on the covered outdoor patio. This system can be used for playlists hooked up from your iPad, etc.
If you are hiring a DJ, they will bring their own speakers as our in house speakers are not equipped for DJ's systems.
For the outdoor ceremony site, we do have electric out there for the wedding DJ, however, we don't supply a system for this location.
Do you have WiFi?
No we do not, please have your DJ plan accordingly!
What about Liability Insurance?
Please read the contract for more information, here is a link to a great company that is budget friendly and exactly what we require, click this link and it auto-fills in the information, once paid for, they email the certificate directly to us. Please email me with any further questions!
What is included in our rental of Clover Barn? (too much to list!)
The barn and all the grounds.
Bridal room and Groom’s lounge for wedding dressing areas.
An on-site manager/ coordinator.
Set-up and tear- down of an approved layout of tables, chairs, etc.
2 different colors of tablecloths (for weddings only.)
Access to decor items, please contact Kim for a viewing of items. Example: lanterns, candlesticks, vases, lace, vintage decor and furniture.
Kitchen and designated bar/ lounge area.
Clean modern restrooms.
Outdoor patio, 36’x36’.
A LARGE outdoor pavilion (shelter) and another "porch" with 4 porch swings!
Large parking area.
Outdoor wedding ceremony space.
What is needed to book an event?
Please email cloverbarn@gmail.com to check on availability.
We can only hold that date for a few days, so please send deposit and contract ASAP.
A deposit of $1000 for weddings and $200 for other events
(checks written to Irishman Acres) along with the signed contract mailed to:
Irishman Acres
PO Box 298
Bondurant, IA 50035
Remaining balance due 30 days before wedding, 2 weeks before smaller events.
If you have any other questions not answered here, please feel free to ask! We’re always here to help in any way….
Kimberly Bailey
515-782-3689 text only
cloverbarn@gmail.com