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The Lavender Farm

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Last reviewed: August 9, 2026 | Ayr | Farm Weddings |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 9, 2026. Business status: Active.

The Lavender Farm wedding venue in Ayr, Ontario is a seasonal rural property offering wedding ceremonies and receptions at 769 Drumbo Road. Its official wedding page says it is booking 2026 and 2027 dates and describes two formats: a ceremony-only option at Paris Plains Chapel and a ceremony-and-reception option using the farm’s barn and lavender fields. The latter is designed for weddings of up to 120 guests.

The farm is a practical match for couples drawn to a country setting who are comfortable coordinating some outside services. The official package information documents several useful inclusions, but catering, alcohol licensing and certain insurance arrangements remain the couple’s responsibility. This profile was last reviewed on August 9, 2026; availability, bloom conditions and rates should be confirmed directly for a specific date.

Services and specialization

The Lavender Farm specializes in seasonal weddings centred on its rural property, lavender field and heritage bank barn. The official website says weddings are offered from June through September. During lavender season, the field can provide the setting for an outdoor ceremony and wedding photographs, while the barn is used for the country-style reception option.

Couples can also ask about the ceremony-only choice at Paris Plains Chapel. The official wedding page says this option includes an officiant and permits up to 50 guests; couples bring their marriage licence, rings and two witnesses. The ceremony-and-reception package is the fuller farm option and allows up to 120 guests.

Seasonal wedding venue operating from June through September
Ceremony-only option at Paris Plains Chapel for up to 50 guests
Farm ceremony-and-reception option for up to 120 guests
Lavender-field ceremony and photography setting during lavender season
Heritage bank barn for the reception

Venue spaces and documented inclusions

For the ceremony-and-reception option, the official wedding page lists access to the barn and lavender fields, an arbor, wooden benches, harvest tables, mismatched wooden chairs and a bridal suite. It also lists an on-site officiant, one month of wedding coordination including the event day, and use of the venue for professional photographs.

The package provides three consecutive days of access: one day for setup, the wedding day, and the following morning until noon for cleanup. This schedule is a notable logistical feature for couples planning a hands-on celebration, although exact access hours, responsibilities and included inventory should still be written into the current contract.

Barn, lavender fields and arbor
Benches, harvest tables and mismatched wooden chairs
Bridal suite and on-site officiant
One month of coordination, including the wedding day
Setup day, event day and cleanup access until noon the next day

Service area and who it may suit

The official address places the venue on Drumbo Road in Ayr, with driving directions from Highways 401 and 403. The farm notes that GPS users should enter Brant rather than Ayr. Its location may be relevant to couples comparing rural venues around Ayr, Cambridge and the surrounding part of southwestern Ontario, but travel times should be checked from the couple’s ceremony location, accommodations and major guest pickup points.

The venue may suit couples seeking a seasonal lavender-field ceremony, rustic barn reception and the flexibility to hire their own caterer and entertainment. It is less turnkey than a hotel or full-service banquet facility because several vendors and regulatory arrangements must be organized separately.

Rural Ayr address with access directions from Highways 401 and 403
Best aligned with seasonal, country-style celebrations
Outside caterers, bartenders and entertainment can be selected by the couple

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Confirmed features include the lavender field, the heritage barn, indoor accessible washrooms, a three-day rental period and package furniture. The barn’s stated maximum is 149 people including servers, bartenders and other staff, but the farm recommends limiting the guest list to 120; its current ceremony-and-reception package is also described as accommodating up to 120 guests.

The venue does not have a certified kitchen and does not provide catering. Couples must hire a caterer, although the farm says it can provide a suggested-vendor list. The property is not a licensed facility: couples operating a bar must obtain the appropriate liquor licence and use Smart Serve-certified staff. Open flames are prohibited in the wooden barn.

The farm also requires renters to carry $5 million in PALS liability insurance for the three-day rental period, and outside vendors must have their own liability coverage. These are planning requirements rather than hidden drawbacks, but they affect the vendor checklist and total budget.

Package capacity and total building occupancy are different figures
Catering must be arranged independently
Liquor licensing and qualified bar staff are the couple’s responsibility
Open flames are not permitted
Couple and vendor insurance requirements apply

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published. The official wedding page asks couples to contact the farm for current availability and rates. Its FAQ publishes a payment schedule but not the total package price: an initial $1,000 payment is due when booking, a second $1,000 payment is due one year before the event, and the remaining balance is due 30 days before the event.

The FAQ also says that if the farm arranges additional rental items on a couple’s behalf, it charges the full supplier invoice plus 15 percent. Couples should request a dated quotation that distinguishes the venue fee, package inclusions, optional rentals, taxes and any services contracted directly with other vendors.

Request the current ceremony-only or ceremony-and-reception rate
Treat the published deposits as payment terms, not the total price
Budget separately for catering, bar service, insurance and other outside vendors

Contact and booking

Couples can contact The Lavender Farm at 519-632-7368 or info@thelavenderfarm.ca. The official website also provides a request-more-information route. Because the wedding page currently refers to 2026 and 2027 bookings, couples should identify their preferred date, estimated guest count and intended package when enquiring.

Ask for written confirmation that the date remains available before making travel or vendor commitments. A useful first enquiry should also request the current rate sheet, contract, cancellation terms, payment dates, insurance wording and a complete inventory of the furniture and spaces included.

Phone: 519-632-7368
Email: info@thelavenderfarm.ca
Official website: thelavenderfarm.ca
Provide the date, guest count and preferred wedding format when enquiring

What couples should confirm

Confirm whether the intended wedding date falls within the venue’s June-to-September season and whether the lavender is expected to be in bloom. Bloom timing is seasonal and the website does not guarantee field conditions for every wedding date. Couples should also review the weather backup plan for an outdoor ceremony and determine how ceremony-to-reception transitions are handled.

Before signing, verify the final guest limit, staffing numbers included in the barn occupancy, accessible routes, parking arrangements, electrical and sound provisions, bar procedures, cleanup expectations and permitted décor. Couples using outside caterers should ask about food-preparation and service areas because the farm does not have a certified kitchen.

Finally, confirm exactly what the officiant and one-month coordinator services cover, whether a rehearsal is included, and which tasks remain with the couple or their vendors. Package details, public-store activity, pet arrangements and professional photography access should all appear in the current contract if they matter to the celebration.

Date availability and expected lavender bloom
Wet-weather ceremony plan
Final occupancy calculation, including vendor staff
Catering workspace and bar-licence responsibilities
Insurance certificates and required named parties
Furniture inventory, setup, cleanup and coordination scope

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Frequently asked questions

How many guests can The Lavender Farm accommodate?

The official ceremony-and-reception option is listed for up to 120 guests. The FAQ states that the barn’s absolute maximum is 149 people including servers, bartenders and staff, while recommending a guest list of no more than 120.

Does The Lavender Farm provide catering?

No. The venue says it does not have a certified kitchen and does not cater events. Couples hire and pay their own caterer, although the farm can provide a suggested-vendor list.

Can alcohol be served at a wedding?

Yes, subject to the venue’s rules. The farm is not licensed, so the couple is responsible for obtaining the required liquor licence and ensuring bar staff are Smart Serve certified.

What does the ceremony-and-reception option include?

The official list includes the barn and lavender fields, arbor, benches, harvest tables, mismatched wooden chairs, bridal suite, on-site officiant, one month of coordination, three consecutive days of venue access and use of the property for professional photographs.

Does The Lavender Farm publish its wedding price?

Current pricing is not explicitly published. The site provides deposit and balance-payment timing, but couples must contact the farm for availability and current rates.