About this vendor
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.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Backyard
- Barn
- Farm & Ranch
- Historic Venue
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Bar Rental
- Planning
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
Reviews
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5
out of 5.06 reviews
Our wedding at Protea was nothing short of magical! From the moment we arrived, everything was picture-perfect — the setting, the atmosphere, and the flawless attention to detail. ...
The staff went above and beyond to make sure our day ran smoothly and that every part of our vision came to life. The venue itself was stunning, providing the perfect backdrop for our ceremony and reception. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful and well-organized everything was. We are so grateful for Bev & Courtney for making our wedding day everything we dreamed of and more! - The Reed's
Wow, just WOW!! Protea Weddings and Events is truly the most beautiful and elegant wedding venue I have ever seen!
The property alone provides a sense of peace and beauty on its ow...
n. From the second you drive up the driveway, you are surrounded by giant oak trees, green pastures, and ponds with flowing water fountains. The venue brought my dream to reality, creating a Tuscan themed wedding using the wood farmhouse tables with wrought iron decor. Courtney and Bev were amazing to work with throughout the entire process — attentive to detail, knowledgeable, and very quick to help. I went with every vendor on their preferred vendor list and could not have been more happy with it all!
Highly recommend!!
The Protea is absolutely stunning! Our guests could not believe how gorgeous and perfect this venue was and neither could we! Courtney did an amazing job helping to make sure every...
thing ran smoothly! This place is very special and the people who own it are as well. They really care about making your day the best it can be! Thank you Courtney and Bev!
Protea was literally the best choice we made
during the wedding planning! Courtney and
Bev were such a pleasure to work with and
made the whole experience so simple but
magical! Th...
e venue itself was STUNNING! We
loved the jasmine wall ceremony site, separate
cocktail space, and dreamy reception hall. We
couldn't be more thankful to Courtney and Bev
who went out of their way to accommodate all
of our needs. They even let us dig up a hole for
our burry the bourbon ceremony haha!! We
love Protea and will forever hold a special
space in our heart for the venue and staff!
The venue is absolutely gorgeous, and Courtney and Bev made sure to accommodate to all of our needs. We got complements all night on how beautiful the wedding was and how smoothly ...
it ran. Couldn’t be more pleased with our big day!
My wedding day was absolutely perfect thanks to Protea Weddings and Events and their team. If you are looking for a modern rustic barn surrounded by gorgeous Oak Trees, this is the...
venue for you. The venue is spacious indoors for dancing and dinner, while the outdoor area is perfect for lawn games, cocktail hour and the most picturesque photos. My husband and I could not have asked for a better venue or team to work with.
Contact
12088 S hwy 475, Ocala, FL
Protea Weddings and Events