Rustic Elegance in the Goethe Forest
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Jana Carlisle
EVENTS DIRECTOR
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Black Prong is a breathtakingly beautiful wedding venue in Bronson, FL. Nestled in the Goethe State Forest, this site boasts incredible views and luscious greenery. With endless photo opportunities and stunning backdrops to exchange vows, Black Prong is an ideal place to celebrate life’s biggest milestones surrounded by loved ones.
This location offers an outdoor ceremony area and beautiful climate-controlled reception space to suit any wedding theme. Surrounded by love, joy, and nature, this location provides an intimate setting, allowing couples to enjoy privacy during their celebrations. Nearlyweds can exchange vows on the beautiful Stone Terrace before transforming the space into an outdoor reception and dance floor under twinkling string lights. Adjacent to the Terrace is The Main Pavilion, a fairytale-like dining area with a mix of rustic and elegant vibes. The vaulted wooden ceiling, stone fireplace, and iron chandeliers create a dreamy atmosphere. The Enclosed Veranda is a lounge area with large floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with incredible views and natural light. Nearlyweds can avail of this space to host cocktail hours and welcoming parties, with a total space of up to 150 attendees.
Black Prong offers a selection of options to accommodate the unique style, theme, budget, and size of wedding events. Amenities and requests can be added to each package to meet couples' needs. Each collection includes ceremony chairs, custom wooden tables, linens, audio/visual equipment, and extensive access to the grounds to avail of every photo opportunity. The in-house catering team works closely with nearlyweds to ensure their dining experience is how they envisioned. Plated courses and self-service options are available, with a large variety of hors d’oeuvres, buffets, casual dinners, and desserts to choose from. Nearlyweds are invited to contact the Black Prong team with questions about bringing their dream wedding to life at this stunning venue.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Restaurant
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Food & Catering
Planning
Destination Wedding Planning
Wedding Design
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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Meet the team
Jana Carlisle
Events Director
Hi! I’m Jana and I’m the Event Manager and Hospitality Coordinator for Black Prong. My passion has always been creating experiences and making things beautiful. I worked my first wedding when I was 15 and I was hooked. Since then, I’ve helped countless couples bring their wedding day visions to life, crafted and performed personalized ceremonies, lead many community events, not to mention all the themed parties I made my family and friends endure. I love people and making them feel like they’re at home and in good hands when they’re with me.
I can't wait to get to know you!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.06 reviews
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Black Prong is praised by numerous reviewers for being the perfect wedding venue, offering stunning aesthetics, delicious food, and excellent service. Jana, the events manager, is highlighted for her exceptional coordination and accommodating nature, making the planning process seamless and stress-free. The property's beauty, the variety of activities available, and the onsite housing accommodation are highly recommended, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable wedding experience for couples and their guests.Review photos
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Kaylin E
Highlighted review.
5.0
1/22/2026
Everything about this venue was perfect. The aesthetic, the food, the staff, the service, the accommodations, everything. Jana was absolutely amazing with planning and coordinating...
with us and our vendors. We had our absolute dream wedding and all of our guests raved about how much fun they had exploring the property and how good the food was. My husband and I have already made the plan to return on anniversary for a little 1 year celebration getaway!
Response from Black Prong on 01/22/2026
Kaylin, we’re incredibly grateful for this wonderful review! Helping bring your beautiful ...
vision to life was such an honor, and we’re thrilled you and your guests had such an amazing experience. We can’t wait to host you again for a future getaway. Let me know how I can help!
Amber B
5.0
12/19/2024
We did the weekend package and it was everything plus more! Jana was amazing! She did all the hard work (with the wedding planner) and went above and beyond. The property is so bea...
utiful and there was so much to do! We rode golf carts all weekend, some of our guest swam in the pool and we even had a bonfire on the night of our wedding. I highly recommend getting married at Black Prong! We are even looking forward to having a family vacation there next summer. You will not be disappointed with this venue! Oh and the food. Absolutely delicious. Everything was perfect!
Response from Black Prong on 12/19/2024
Amber, we loved being part of your big day and can't wait to have you back for a family va...
cation! You let me know when you're coming, and we'll make sure it's extra special. Thank you so much for choosing Black Prong!
Any questions?
Madelyn H
5.0
10/20/2024
We recently had our wedding at Black Prong, and it was the perfect venue for our special day! The location is absolutely stunning, and everything about the event exceeded our expec...
tations. A special shoutout to Jana, the events manager, who was truly a joy to work with. She accommodated every request I had and made the whole process seamless and stress-free. The food was incredible, and the atmosphere was everything we hoped for and more. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would – 100/10! Highly recommend!
Response from Black Prong on 10/22/2024
Thank you so much for your incredible review! We’re honored to have been a part of your be...
autiful wedding and are so happy to hear it was everything you hoped for. Wishing you guys all the best, and thank you again for your kind words and glowing recommendation!
Jackie H
5.0
9/22/2024
There are not enough words to share how phenomenal our experience with Black Prong was for my daughter's wedding. The venue, the service, the food - just everything was amazing!! ...
Jana Carlisle was an absolutely phenomenal resource. She made our meetings fun and is so good at her job!! The venue was beautiful and the entire staff was fantastic on the day of the wedding. This is such a unique, hidden gem! The option of onsite housing makes this venue truly stand out from other options in the area. Our friends and family from out of town are all raving about the accommodations. In fact, several are planning to return on their own to stay at this gorgeous, relaxing property.
We can't recommend this venue more highly - 10/10!!!
Response from Black Prong on 09/23/2024
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jackie! Our entire team thoroughly enjoyed celebrat...
ing with you guys. We look forward to welcoming you and your guests back soon!
Heather B
5.0
4/26/2024
We had an amazing time on our special day, Our vendors were wonderful, kind and very helpful. They made our day very special and organized our day out pretty perfectly. We our very...
great-full for everyone’s help that was involved!.
Madison B
5.0
10/19/2023
My husband and I recently tied the knot at Black Prong and the day was a dream come true! Jana and her team deserve a standing ovation, as they went above and beyond to make sure e...
very little detail of our special day was perfect. The venue space was breathtaking and the catering provided by the venue's chef was delicious! Guest raved about the food and space all night! We booked one of the cottages to get ready in and after the wedding, it was flipped into a beautiful honeymoon suite! Many of our family members also stayed onsite, and it was so much fun having everyone close together for the weekend! It was the perfect weekend!
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