When the Clary family purchased South Laurel Farm in 1999, it was 36.73 acres of land, which backed up to the Blackwater State Forest. A new barn was erected and had two floors with four horse stalls on the first floor with a dog trot, tool room, and storage. Later, the first-floor horse stalls were converted to an apartment and additional storage. The second floor is the living space with an open kitchen, living, and dining space and two bedrooms and bathrooms. The property is now 119 acres with 20 full acres of cleared land around the barn. It includes a flowing creek, Penny Creek, a pond stocked with brim and bass, and a beautiful oak tree with a deck built under it for varied uses.
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Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Business Attributes
Veteran-owned Business
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Backyard
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Garden
Park
Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
Destination Wedding Planning
Wedding Design
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6/01/2022 • Mikaylah C
I can’t even try to speak highly enough about this venue and the owners. They are SO nice and BEYOND helpful with everything from planning, decorations, and day-of organizing. I can’t imagine a better venue for a wedding ceremony and reception. They upkeep the land and buildings SO well and are such generous people. 100/10 recommend this venue for any event, but especially a wedding. It’s GORGEOUS! We’re forever grateful. 😍
7/13/2021 • Jennifer B
We had a tremendous experience with South Laurel Farms. The venue is absolutely gorgeous, the grounds, the event barn, and the bride & grooms dressing areas are amazing. South Laurel had everything we needed for decorating, and when it looked like we would get rained out they were ready to either move us indoors or do a quick dry and cleanup under the 200 year oak (which is what ended up happening). Beth, Charlie, Randy, and Debbie were incredibly responsive and moved heaven and earth to meet our needs, and more than a few guests were checking the venue out for themselves. Highly recommend!
Charlie, an architect, and his wife Beth, a school teacher, have taken on the farm to continue the Clary family legacy in North Okaloosa County. They were approached numerous times by locals passing by asking if they would consider allowing them to host a wedding or other special event on the property, and they decided South Laurel was too special not to share. They established South Laurel Weddings and Events in 2015 and they are eager to share this space filled with love and history with you for your most special days.
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