CHICKASAW COUNTY DRIVE · ONE WEDDING PER WEEKEND
A Wedding Venue Near Houston
a short drive up to Smithville
ABOUT AN HOUR FROM HOUSTON, MS
HOUSTON, MS · OUR ROOM, YOUR DAY
Why Houston couples choose The Stables of Harp Farm.
Houston, Mississippi couples have been driving up to The Stables of Harp Farm in about an hour. The 300-acre family farm sits in Smithville, with a climate-controlled barn, outdoor chapel, and 1953 cottage all on one property — the kind of all-in-one venue Chickasaw County does not have many of.
The barn is a rebuilt 1980s riding stable: 6,000 square feet, seven semi-private dining stables, white linens and chiffon chairs included, and an Amish-built carriage parked at the front door. The chapel sits in the trees with built-in pews, and the cottage out back sleeps the bridal party.
Houston brides typically book the whole property for the weekend so the rehearsal dinner, the ceremony, and the reception all live under one roof. Maggie keeps a vendor list for caterers and DJs who already know the room.
WHAT YOU GET
Built for Houston, MS.
- ◆About an hour from Houston, MS
- ◆Climate-controlled 6,000 square foot barn
- ◆Outdoor chapel with built-in pews under the trees
- ◆1953 cottage on site for the bridal party
- ◆All-inclusive: tables, linens, chairs, sound, carriage
- ◆One wedding per weekend, owner-operated
Chickasaw County families appreciate that the drive is short and the venue is owner-operated. Maggie Harp Edwards answers the phone herself, and tours are walked by the people who actually run the wedding day.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Questions from Houston families.
How far is the venue from Houston, MS?
About an hour by car, north through Okolona and Tupelo or via Highway 32 to Amory and Smithville.
How many guests can the venue hold?
The Stables seats roughly 250 guests at round tables for a plated dinner, or up to 300 theater-style for a ceremony or program. The cottage handles intimate gatherings of 20 to 40, and the outdoor chapel seats 150 on pews.
What is included in the rental?
Every booking includes tables, white linens, chiffon-covered chairs, the pews at the chapel, the in-house sound system, and the handmade Amish carriage that doubles as a getaway car or a photo set piece. You bring the caterer; we hand you a list of locals who already know the kitchen.
How do we book a tour?
Call or text Maggie Harp Edwards at (662) 321-7341 — all inquiries go through that number. Tours are by appointment, usually on weekday afternoons, and she walks the whole property with you start to finish.
Hold a tour date.
Call Maggie Harp Edwards directly. Tours are by appointment, usually on weekday afternoons.