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About The Barn at Payton's Place
The Barn at Payton's Place brings venue services to weddings across Fort Smith, Arkansas, working from Van Buren. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Barn by Two Brothers, The Vue Venue. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding planner in Fort Smith
How much does a wedding planner cost in Fort Smith?
Day-of coordination in Fort Smith commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
A venue coordinator works for the venue and manages the venue's responsibilities. A planner works for you — across every vendor, the timeline, and the day itself. Most couples need at least a day-of coordinator even at venues with great staff.
How does Lazo rank wedding planners in Fort Smith?
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.
Wedding venues near The Barn at Payton's Place
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Barn by Two Brothers | 5.0 mi |
| The Vue Venue | 6.7 mi |
| Hidden Meadow Events | 6.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from The Barn at Payton's Place to each venue listed on Lazo.
Fort Smith weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in March, April, May, October. The driest months are January, February, July.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51° | 30° | 15% | 4:50 PM | 5:28 PM |
| Feb | 57° | 33° | 16% | 5:24 PM | 5:59 PM |
| Mar | 66° | 42° | 19% | 6:51 PM | 7:25 PM |
| Apr | 74° | 50° | 22% | 7:16 PM | 7:50 PM |
| May | 81° | 60° | 24% | 7:39 PM | 8:15 PM |
| Jun | 89° | 68° | 21% | 7:56 PM | 8:34 PM |
| Jul | 94° | 72° | 15% | 7:55 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Aug | 94° | 71° | 16% | 7:31 PM | 8:06 PM |
| Sep | 86° | 63° | 16% | 6:50 PM | 7:24 PM |
| Oct | 76° | 51° | 17% | 6:07 PM | 6:42 PM |
| Nov | 63° | 40° | 17% | 4:34 PM | 5:11 PM |
| Dec | 53° | 32° | 16% | 4:27 PM | 5:06 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Ft Smith Regional Airport (1.2 mi from Fort Smith). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Fort Smith.
Getting to Fort Smith
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| FSM Fort Smith Regional Airport | 1 mi | 5 min |
| XNA Northwest Arkansas National Airport | 65 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| TUL Tulsa International Airport | 103 mi | 2 hr 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 177 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 226 mi | 4 hr 40 min |
| Memphis | 244 mi | 5 hr |
| Kansas City | 259 mi | 5 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Fort Smith; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1820 Oak Grove Rd, Van Buren, AR 72956, USA
- Where
- Van Buren · 6 miles northeast of central Fort Smith
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Planners · Wedding Caterers
- In Fort Smith
- One of 11 wedding planners we list
- Phone
- (479) 462-2861
- Website
- Visit site
Around Van Buren
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 10 within 10
- Communities served
- Barling
Distances are straight-line from The Barn at Payton's Place; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Fort Smith.
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