The Barn at Southern Oaks

Family-owned and operated, The Barn at Southern Oaks in Umatilla, FL, is an idyllic countryside wedding venue. Owners Dawn and Rusty Bush and the staff here are passionate about helping couples celebrate their milestone moments and what matters most to them. Dawn, Rusty, and their family love spending time together, and their passion for hosting gatherings inspired this barn venue. They aim to offer couples a rustic and sophisticated setting where they can create memories that last a lifetime. The Barn at Southern Oaks features a 4,080-square-foot barn venue that is air-conditioned for your and your guests' comfort. Up to 150 people can gather to celebrate the couple's big day here. The barn can be used for ceremonies, receptions, or both, offering couples flexibility. This bright space, with white walls and wood architectural details, creates a blank canvas for a couple's vision to come to life. Ceremonies can also take place in the sunshine. The venue's outdoor ceremony space, which has a wooden arbor, is a romantic backdrop for "I dos" and that first kiss as a married couple. Celebrations here are allowed access to the whole 14 acres, meaning that the photo opportunities are plentiful. For the convenience of your loved ones, this venue also features two bathrooms. The staff at The Barn at Southern Oaks offers a variety of rentals to help you get the spaces wedding-ready. This includes tables for different purposes, white-cushioned reception chairs, ceremony benches, an arbor, and some decor items. To streamline your planning process, the team is also able to provide a list of recommended vendors. One of the professional team members is present during the event as well to play the role of the day-of coordinator.