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Southern Grace 1916

4.9
(27)
best-of-weddings

17822 Bill Taylor Rd, Lithia, FL

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About This Vendor

Historic Southern Grace Wedding Venue 1916

Award winning Southern Grace is located in the heart of central Florida on our beautiful Century Pioneer Family Farm 1916, and sets the stage as the perfect space for couples on their wedding day. The historic venue along with the amazing design stylists will fulfill your absolute wedding day dreams. They want your guests to feel like they are at home, as the SG team welcomes them like they would their own family. With so much history and love the venue has to offer, let the natural beauty and romantic atmosphere at SG be part of the cherished memories that you create with the people that you love! Facilities and Capacity With over 250 acres, the historic grounds of SG will provide plenty of space for your guest and the perfect privacy for your big day. Say "I do" in the vintage white clapboard chapel (little white church) with historic authentic wooden church pews, which can accommodate up to 150+ of your special guests. The chapel overlooks a natural spring and pond with a historic bridge (Macon Bridge) providing the perfect view for a first look or toss a memorable coin for a special moment. The authentic horse barn is stunning with several sets of grand barn doors and beautiful lighting for stunning photography and an unforgettable wedding reception experience. SG has numerous amazing locations across the historic grounds, including the private Orchard House Cottage (bridal suite), the Grove Barn which is a covered pavilion with tavern string lights and brick pavers for your guest to have a wonderful pre-gathering and cocktail hour, the quaint Fort Lonesome General Store, that’s just perfect for the groom and his groomsmen for the afternoon, along with so many more amenities that we can’t wait to share on your amazing day at SG! Services Offered Southern Grace offers complete professional wedding planning, event design, styling, and coordination to meet all your wedding needs. SG also offers the following: All-inclusive packages Award winning catering Professional exclusive floral designers Exclusive Amenities Event DJ services Wedding director + assistants Planning and Event Coordination Exclusive complimentary vendors Designer team Exclusive open-air Photography booth Complimentary lunch provided Chauffeur/ beautiful vintage car In house-bar/catering Lighting/sound Outside vendors Setup/ breakdown Wheelchair accessible Parking/Shuttle service Cuisine Couples can select from our award winning caterer which include buffet, dessert, plated, servers, stations. etc., The venue's in-house catering team also provides a wonderful cocktail pre-reception menu selection for your guest to enjoy. The Southern Grace team of designers and floral artists will work to create your special wedding day and we promise your family and guest will compliment you on your amazing day for years! Southern Grace offers $500.00 discount to all Military couples, the SG family appreciates and honors your sacrifice!

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Liability Insurance
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 150
Settings
Barn, Farm & Ranch, Estate, Historic Venue, Religious Setting, Church, Tented, Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Bar Rental, Cakes & Desserts, Cupcakes, Other Desserts, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Se Habla Español, Wedding Design, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff, Transportation, Shuttle Service
Awards and Affiliations
2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner

Southern Grace 1916 Reviews

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Reviewed On 5/02/2022 by Courtney B
Southern Grace made wedding planning so easy - they have such friendly, helpful staff that truly just helped me to relax and be able to take in everything, yet still have the wedding of my dreams. We cannot say enough about Southern Grace and h...
ow amazing our entire experience was.
Reviewed On 4/22/2022 by Devynne B
Southern Grace was an absolute dream come true for our wedding day! Wishing we could do it all over again because it was truly a real life fairytale! From the stunning venue, the vendors and down to the amazing family and team that runs it, we ...
can honestly say we enjoyed every moment of it! They are not only very professional, but also super kind, friendly, loving and willing to help at any process of the planning which made things less stressful and more enjoyable for us! We HIGHLY recommend Southern Grace to any future couple looking for the most perfect place to tie the knot! We thank you Southern Grace for everything and we are so extremely blessed that we were able to share this special day at your venue and with you all! XO, The Brewers
Reviewed On 4/21/2022 by Marley L
Amazing venue! Extremely friendly and helped us so much during our special day! Everything went so well and it was truly an amazing day thanks to them.
Reviewed On 3/27/2022 by Andi B
What an amazing venue! The staff was easy to work with and made my big day so easy. Everything turned out exactly how we had envisioned it! We have received so many compliments on how beautiful our wedding was and it was all due Southern Grace!
Reviewed On 3/19/2022 by Gabby H
Southern Grace is a beautiful venue that has an amazing team who works very hard to ensure you have your dream wedding! They took care of everything and were accommodating to our needs before and during the wedding.
Reviewed On 2/22/2022 by Kyndall B
I can't even express how amazing our wedding and whole experience with Southern Grace was! They are so willing to make all your dreams come true! They have everything down pact, they know exactly what they are doing & how to do it RIGHT! They a...
re a unique and versatile venue. It was also so nice knowing it's a family owned and operated business. They care about your visions and make them come true with no drama or hassle. They really take care of their brides, they check in often, they help you plan, etc. It really is all inclusive and affordable to work with this venue! They even let me do a real cattle branding, on my wedding day, with my own cows, that they housed for 4 days since it was a surprise to the wedding party and they had their cowboys come and help. We now call them our friends and highly recommend Southern Grace to anyone! Kyndall & Jeff Bauer
Reviewed On 12/28/2021 by Megan C
Absolutely beautiful wedding venue! Had the pleasure of photographing here a few times in 2021 and each was so unique and pleasurable. The staff is AMAZING and so accommodating and the venue it’s self has so much to offer. I will highly recomm...
end this venue to my up coming brides booking in 2022!
Reviewed On 12/28/2021 by Rhonda H
I cannot express enough how beautiful this venue is. The owners of Southern Grace are amazing and on top of everything you don’t have to worry about anything . They are so professional and make you feel so special . The venue is like no other i...
t is so breath taking and it makes the most beautiful pictures . And did I say how wonderful the owners are??!!
Reviewed On 12/27/2021 by Callie A
I cannot come close to explaining how amazing Southern Grace is. From the looks, vision, atmosphere, family, chapel, etc! They are truly a venue that will make your day perfect. They make you feel like family and truly care about your big day. ...
My brother got married there and it was so amazing that I got married there years later as well. I would recommend this venue a thousand times over!
Reviewed On 12/27/2021 by John S
Words can't say enough about this incredible venue. As a vendor that has worked there many of times, the owners and staff are superior to any other venues. They always go above and beyond for their brides and grooms along with making every ven...
dor feel like family! This venue will take your breath away!
Reviewed On 12/27/2021 by Ella J
I had the pleasure of attending a wedding hosted at this beautiful venue and let me just say that it was amazing! Everything was perfect! From the decor, to the sweet hospitality from the staff… no doubt this is the venue you want to host your ...
special day at❤️
Reviewed On 12/27/2021 by Nicole O
I can’t say enough about this wedding venue and how perfect our day was🤍 it’s a family business and you can really feel that hospitality that they bring.... they really make you feel welcome Our day was so stress-free ! "Southern Grace" is th...
e perfect name because that’s exactly what they give from the wedding venue to the family to everything being so organized I can’t say enough about this place ...they literally made my day a day that we and our whole family and guests will never forget🤍 Thankyou Southern Grace , we adore and lve you guys! ♥️The Olrees
Reviewed On 9/07/2021 by Jessica M
Our experience at Southern Grace was amazing! We could not have chosen a more perfect place for our wedding day. The grounds are so beautiful - from the chapel to the reception barn. Everything has such attention to detail and the staff was s...
o caring and took care of our every need. We give a huge thank you to Miss Debbie, Shaleen and Kaylee for all of their hard work and dedication to going above and beyond to make our wedding day so very special. We had so many of our guests say that this was the most amazing wedding they had ever attended. We would do it all over again!!!
Reviewed On 11/02/2020 by Pamela M
The venue was absolutely breathtaking! The staff, coordinators and owner are full of grace and patience. During a “normal” year, wedding planning can be stressful or have it’s chaotic moments. During a global pandemic, wedding planning was a tr...
ue rollercoaster ride. Through the craziness of it all, Southern Grace’s staff has been the blessing and calming spirit from day one! We could not have made a better decision on selecting a venue. We were treated like family and the venue itself felt like home! Due to COVID19, our plans of a larger wedding changed to a small intimate group. The staff immediately helped us with this change and Ms. Debbie the owner helped re-direct the vision to a micro-wedding! (They assisted and set up areas for sanitation as well) They were so flexible with the changes and we were absolutely blown away. Every single guest could not stop raving about their experience and the kindness shown by the staff! I HIGHLY recommend having a wedding here. Take a tour and see what some pictures can’t capture.... a feeling that’s indescribable and one you won’t forget.
Reviewed On 11/01/2020 by Anna N
My husband and I can't stop talking about our wedding day and all that Southern Grace staff did to make the day so very special! Southern Grace is a God send and such a blessing in so many ways. From the first visit to the venue, I felt immedia...
te peace and confirmation that this was the venue to go with. Through the whole planning process, the girls at Southern Grace exceeded our expectations and were very prompt in their communication. They were there to answer all of our questions and guide us through the wedding planning process. The inclusive vendors that Southern Grace works closely with were all EXCEPTIONAL to say the least! We received so many compliments on our flowers, everyone raved about our catered meal and the Dj was very easy to work with (he even accommodated our needs and allowed our best man to do an audio recording of his speech since COVID did no let him attend the wedding). There is so much history with Southern Grace and from the start of our planning to the final sparkler send off, the staff made us feel like a part of their family and their main focus. We were the first wedding in 13 years to get married off site in a Catholic church versus using the chapel on their property and the STAFF ( Kaitlyn, Kaylie, Shaleen) did an amazing job with being flexible to our needs and changing their "normal day of routine". I can't imagine what it must have been like to do something totally different than what they had done for th last 13 years. They handled it with so much grace and calmness and professionalism. If you want a wedding that will have all of your guests talking about it days and weeks later, then go with Southern Grace. From the bridal and groom suite accommodations, to the Smores during the reception, antique truck, amazing scenery and extra surprises, hands down, BEST wedding ever!!! Thank you Southern Grace for your mission and hospitality, you all have a gift!! Southern Grace made planning our wedding enjoyable and not stressful...yes you heard that correctly. Everything is taken care of so well from start to finish. You will not be disappointed if you allow Southern Grace to host your wedding!
Reviewed On 10/30/2020 by Robert S
I'm going to make this short and sweet. Southern Grace is a absolutely amazing venue! The property is well kept, the staff is professional...they go above and beyond expectations & the ownership makes you feel like family!
Reviewed On 10/30/2020 by Kate S
A sweet southern venue. From the buildings to the people you felt right at home.
Reviewed On 10/29/2020 by April W
Southern Grace was wonderful from start to finish. They went out of their way to combat all wedding day obstacles - rain, wind, heat, and even COVID precautions - doing so with a smile. This had been the second wedding I’d been in there and the...
accommodations are consistently top notch!
Reviewed On 10/29/2020 by Antonio G
It was a great venue
Reviewed On 10/20/2020 by Michelle C
Wow! There aren't enough words to praise Southern Grace. When Covid-19 made it impossible to have our wedding in April, they easily moved the date for us to a better time, and they also made adjustments considering our wedding would be signific...
antly smaller. Their kindness, help, and generosity to serve us was professional. They truly have top notch customer service. They made our day special, in spite of a pandemic, and it was a true blessing! The venue, service, and vendors included in the packages are superb. Truly, this is a one-of-a-kind special gem. The romance, natural beauty, spirituality, and luxurious southern charm are breathtaking. This is -the- place to be married at!! The owner is amazing and she is a wonderful person to work with. I loved everything about my day!
Reviewed On 10/18/2020 by Allison O
I could not say enough good things about this venue!! This was the only venue we toured and booked them immediately. Not only is the venue and property incredible and immaculate when you pull up to it, but the staff that runs this place is all ...
around AMAZING! It is family owned and you just get a sense of family when you start working with these incredible people. My entire experience was so laid back, easy going, and organized. I didn’t haven’t to lift a finger through the entire process from booking to my actual wedding day. They made this the best experience we could have asked for. The wedding day was FLAWLESS and that is no exaggeration. My absolute DREAM wedding happened all thanks to this incredible venue, if I had to do it again I would not change a single thing! Thank you Southern Grace for making my dream wedding happen!
Reviewed On 7/27/2020 by Kay T
Absolutely love southern Grace! The venue is so beautiful and staff made sure I had everything I needed for my day. My wedding was perfect! The prices are affordable and their packages include so much!!! I was an extremely stressed out bride ...
but the staff insured that I had everything I wanted and needed to make my day special.
Reviewed On 7/27/2020 by Nikki S
Excellent place to have your wedding!! Loved everything about southern grace!
Reviewed On 6/25/2020 by Kasey H
Highly Recommend this wonderful historic wedding venue, you will just love the beautiful little white chapel, that is so perfect for everything you envision for your most special wedding day!
Reviewed On 6/24/2020 by Shaleen I
I had the pleasure of attending a wedding here at Southern Grace (before all the virus craziness). I must say this charming venue offers everything you are looking for and so much more!! The scenery is breathtaking, there are so many unique dec...
or items and vintage pieces, and ohhh the Chapel (heart eyes)!! The photo opportunities here are endless it is so beautiful!! You can certainly rest assured they will bring your dream wedding to life!! The staff is amazing!! You can truly tell they are all so genuine and take such pride in being apart of the Bride and Grooms wedding day!! If you are looking for the perfect wedding venue look no further as you have already found it with Southern Grace!!
Reviewed On 12/26/2019 by Stephanie T
If I had to rate this venue solely based on the way it looks I would give it a 10/10. As beautiful as this venue is I would like to caution future brides on a few things. Positives: All-inclusive.Reasonable price. Great vendors. Amazing Pictur...
es. Gorgeous Chapel. Helpful in-person meetings (make sure you have a list of questions ahead of time and get those answered during this time)|Not so positives: We got married at the end of October but the barn was so hot guests started leaving early and we had to cut the night an hour short. They only have a large fan to cool the barn. This may be an easy fix if you're getting married during a colder month or the venue installs a proper cooling system. Otherwise, it will be very uncomfortable| Communication is subpar. Getting an answer to a simple question sometimes took weeks. Other times just a few days. There wasn't consistency | The night of our rehearsal we were running behind so I texted and emailed their team but never got a response. Not even an "okay, no worries see you soon." When we arrived the coordinator was there but she didn't even know our line up and seemed confused |I have seen my friends' coordinators usually send a sweet message in the morning and make an appearance early on to welcome the bride & girls on the wedding day. Didn't happen. My first contact was to request tissue paper since there wasn't any in the bathrooms and ask where the mirrors we were promised so that our girls can get ready. We were also told there would be food and drinks for us when we arrived but it wasn't delivered til much later|Somehow none of the guys including my husband had boutonnières which wasn't a big deal but we paid for it so I'm still not sure why our coordinator didn't make sure that was done. When it was time for my bouquet toss --the bouquet for this was nowhere to be found so the coordinator threw something together and wrapped it with a broken hair tie. This is something that should have been looked at beforehand. That wasn't that big of a deal but her attitude throughout the whole thing was disappointing. My friends and I caught her rolling her eyes throughout the night and you could tell she didn't want to be there (not what you want to see or feel on your wedding day). She had a very snobby attitude. Maybe we just happened to interact with her during a difficult time but if I could do it over again, she would not have been my pick to coordinate my day.|I packed all of our decorations/additional items with stickers on the back. Each sticker had a number that matched a printed sheet I handed our coordinator so that we could ensure all of our personal items were returned to us. We were missing several items and the sheet I created was not used. My husband and I had to go back to the venue to look for our stuff the day after our wedding. The worst part was that the coordinator would not answer our texts or phone calls. We are not from the area and had limited time there. Thankfully, one of the guys that works at the venue showed up because he noticed we were on the property and helped us find our items. Overall, I loved how this place looked & it's a day I will always cherish but I did not like how the team at Southern Grace handled the most important day of our lives.
Reviewed On 4/13/2019 by Geena G
The women who run Southern Grace are the most down to earth, amazing women! They did everything to make my day perfect. I would recommend this location to any chill bride and groom who want a laid back atmosphere yet an elegant venue.

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17822 Bill Taylor Rd, Lithia, FL
(813) 277-6028
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Debbie Gill
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Southern Grace is a historical location that our family homestead in the late 1800’s, and has been in our family for well over 100+ consecutive years, we are so honored as the State of Florida has designated us as a Century Pioneer Family Farm, from Ranching cattle, Harvesting Hay, to our famous little Florida peach orchard ( The Southern Peach Co.) we just love that our families livelihood comes from agriculture and we love that we can share our history, the land, and who we are as a family that loves to share SG with our couples and their family and friends on their special wedding day!

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