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About Barn Swallow
Barn Swallow brings venue services to weddings across Charleston and the Greenbrier Valley, West Virginia, working from Ballard. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Grandview Cottages, The View @ Grandview Cottages. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
Hotels near Barn Swallow
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Ballard, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Mountain Lake Lodge
- McKeever Lodge
- The Sandman Motel
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Charleston
How much do wedding venues cost in Charleston?
Venue pricing in Charleston spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Charleston?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Charleston weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, June, August, September, October. The driest months are August, September, October.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44° | 26° | 26% | 4:50 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Feb | 48° | 29° | 28% | 5:28 PM | 6:04 PM |
| Mar | 57° | 35° | 30% | 6:58 PM | 7:33 PM |
| Apr | 69° | 44° | 28% | 7:27 PM | 8:03 PM |
| May | 76° | 53° | 30% | 7:53 PM | 8:31 PM |
| Jun | 83° | 62° | 28% | 8:12 PM | 8:51 PM |
| Jul | 86° | 66° | 28% | 8:10 PM | 8:49 PM |
| Aug | 85° | 64° | 21% | 7:44 PM | 8:20 PM |
| Sep | 80° | 57° | 19% | 6:59 PM | 7:34 PM |
| Oct | 69° | 45° | 21% | 6:12 PM | 6:48 PM |
| Nov | 57° | 36° | 21% | 4:34 PM | 5:13 PM |
| Dec | 48° | 30° | 25% | 4:25 PM | 5:07 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Charleston Yeager Airport (3.1 mi from Charleston). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Charleston.
Getting to Charleston
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| CRW Yeager Airport | 3 mi | 5 min |
| BKW Raleigh County Memorial Airport | 48 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport | 132 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 133 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Cincinnati | 164 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Pittsburgh | 169 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
| Cleveland | 218 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Charleston; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 4227 Pine Grove Rd, Ballard, WV 24918, USA
- Where
- Ballard · 78 miles southeast of central Charleston
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Caterers
- In Charleston
- One of 210 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (304) 646-6709
Around Ballard
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 3 within 10
- Communities served
- Greenville, Peterstown
Distances are straight-line from Barn Swallow; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Charleston.
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