Pastoral Perfection in the Florida Countryside
Protea Weddings and Events is a historic location hosting weddings in Ocala, FL. Boasting a unique design, this one of a kind Historic venue allows you to design your celebration as you wish. Mark your momentous occasion by spending it in the scenic Floridian countryside. Protea Wedding and Events has a storied history behind the doors of its brilliant white barn. This structure is known as a hand-hewn barn and was originally built in Canada in the 1850s. Transplanted to tranquil Ocala, it has been repurposed from its original agricultural roots to serve as an elegant event space. Characterized by the rare ‘swing beams’ of its inner structure, this building gives way to a generous amount of floor space. The golden wood of these exposed beams give the area an instantaneous warmth, primed and ready for you to celebrate with your loved ones. But before that, you can take advantage of the venue’s dedicated get-ready suites to prepare for your special day. The main suite offers room aplenty for your hair and makeup artists to give you and your entourage the star treatment. The rest of your wedding party can prepare in the Loft, an elegantly understated suite where everyone can connect and collect themselves before the ceremony. Choose to hold your service within the barn itself or on the outdoor patio where you can enjoy views of the rolling countryside. Following the exchange of your vows, you can enjoy a cocktail reception on the patio and relax in the serenity of the surrounding pastoral landscape. Featuring an indoor-outdoor bar, toasting to your union with a glass of bubbles is a breeze. Heading back inside the iconic farmhouse structure, you can welcome your guests to a reception area customized to your specific taste. With an overall capacity of 200, you will have ample room to celebrate with all of your loved ones. In order to facilitate a seamless event, the management of this location offer furniture rentals such as tables and chairs for your reception. Excited to welcome outside catering, they also offer a food prep area to ensure that your wedding meal is served to the highest standard. To further treat you and your guests to a luxury experience, a dedicated wait staff can be added to your event team. Consider marking your momentous milestone in this secluded Floridian paradise.