151-200 guest capacity
This venue can host up to 200 guests
About this vendor
Elegance Defined
Located in Port Orange, FL, Estate on the Halifax is a charming wedding venue that boasts 10 acres of private property. A wonderful place to say “I do” in the Sunshine State, it is nestled on the banks of the scenic Halifax River. Home to a variety of beautiful outdoor and indoor event spaces, this riverfront getaway can provide the backdrop for your entire celebration. Sunny weather, fun, and romantic moments await you and your beloved at this picturesque gem.
Whether you would like to host an intimate or large-scale celebration, Estate on the Halifax has you covered. From delightful garden settings to elegant indoor ballrooms, its numerous event spaces will surely leave you and your partner spoiled for choice. You can pledge your love at The Gazebo, a tranquil space nestled beside the main lake. With tall trees, an eye-catching fountain, and an impressive gazebo, it has everything you need for an unforgettable outdoor ceremony. The historic Chapel, a renovated space with exposed wooden beams, a pulpit, and an old-world bell tower, can set the scene for indoor ceremonies. After exchanging vows, you can venture into The Tavern to wine and dine with your loved ones. Dating back to the 1920s, this facility was an antique store before it became a banquet hall in 2002. Those who wish to spend the night are bound to be endeared by the Estate House, a vintage home that has a pool and grill. Further spaces include the fairytale-inspired Snow White’s Cottage and the distinctive Club Car.
At Estate on the Halifax, several hundred of your friends and relatives can join you to celebrate your new chapter. Eager to realize your dream wedding, the team offers planning, food serving, and bartending services. The culinary team can prepare a wide array of delicious dishes, such as chicken marsala, beef burgundy with egg noodles, and roasted pork loin. Available food and beverage items consist of china, silverware, linens, and glassware. As well as weddings, the venue hosts birthday parties, anniversaries, and corporate occasions.
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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
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Guest Capacity
- Up to 200
Settings
- Ballroom
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Estate
- Garden
- Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Food & Catering
- Planning
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
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Our wedding at The Estate on the Halifax was nothing short of magical. From the moment we arrived, we were swept away by the beauty and charm of the venue. The grounds are breathtaking, with lush gardens, stunning waterfront views, and elegant architecture that made for the perfect backdrop to our special day. Our guests were equally impressed and couldn't stop raving about how beautiful and unique the venue was.The facilities are top-notch, offering a variety of picturesque spots for our ceremony, reception, and photos. Whether it was the enchanting chapel, the romantic gazebo by the water, or the elegant reception hall, every part of the estate added to the magic of our wedding.We are incredibly grateful to The Estate on the Halifax for making our wedding day the best day of our lives. If you're looking for a venue that combines natural beauty with exceptional service, look no further. This place is a dream come true for any couple.
The Estate on the Halifax is such an exquisite venue. There are so many nice things to say about it from the drive into the parking lot to the chapel, the train car and the wedding reception area. From start to finish, Cara is very responsive to questions as well as requests. The venue looked amazing. I would give this venue a 10 star rating. If anyone is looking for a small chapel and / or beautiful gardens for their event, I would highly recommend the Estate on the Halifax.
Cara is wonderful, she is professional, to the point and responsive. From the moment we toured the venue I knew it was a great place for our wedding. There are lots of options to personalize for what you want. Some things are just decided for you, like bar service is done by the Estate, and that is one less thing to worry about. They worked well with all our vendors and helped us find the best people for our day. So far we only have photos our guests took but they are all stunning because the place is so naturally beautiful. It rained during our cocktail hour but everything still went well and it was moved into the tavern with no issue. Everyone had a wonderful time and we had a fabulous time!
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Loved this venue for our wedding. We loved the space it offered everything is in one place, people can wander. Having the guest house for basically 24 hours is such a huge plus, and amazing for getting ready.
This place is perfect! We couldn't have found a better place if we tried.
We had the best wedding ever at the Estate! Cara was so helpful through the process. We’ve had many people tell us it was the most beautiful venue they’ve been to! With over 150 guests, we felt there was enough space and comfortable. Most of our crowd danced all night and there was enough room for that as well! It even started storming during cocktail hour and guests were seamlessly transitioned inside. On another note, it’s the most beautiful place for photos too!!! There is so many picturesque settings throughout the grounds that made our wedding photos gorgeous. Can’t recommend the Estate on the Halifax enough!
We’ve been looking for a venue what fits our criteria, budget and overall vintage glam for couple months and when we went to see this gorgeous venue, we got the feeling that’s the one. Everything is perfect and gives you more than you expect: from stunning view and choices to list of vendors to work with (this is not all inclusive but they help you with everything in the same time), the whole vibe just fairy tale comes true. Our wedding day we had blast, our guests were in wow. I’m super happy we choose to celebrate our big day there.
This was the most beautiful place to have a wedding! All my guests said they had never seen a more beautiful place! My wedding was amazing and we even got to spend our wedding night at Agatha’s cottage on the river. I felt like I was in a fairytale!
Cara and the gang at the estate was amazing. If you ever dreamed of a hassle free wedding venue this is it. That are straight forward and will not rip you off. excellent rates and nice people you cant go wrong with yoir special day in their hands.
Can I give this venue 100 stars???? They were absolutely phenomenal! This place is gorgeous and honestly worth every penny. There's so much room because you have access to all the grounds and it was so nice to be able to stay the night here on our wedding night. We got to have a few close friends hang out with us that night and have a little after party as well. It was also perfect to be able to roam the grounds the next morning as they didn't have a wedding the day after ours. Cara and the team were excellent and we couldn't have picked a better, more beautiful venue for our wedding <3
I don't even know where to start because 5 STARS and the word amazing does not do the Estate on the Halifax and team enough justice!! After watching the youtube tour of the Estate I thought, I need to go see this place now! In all honesty seeing it in person will blow you away, because the video tour was great, but in person it is actually a thousand times better!! We got married on 9.10.22 at The Estate, and it was BEYOND PERFECT! Not only is the venue one of the most beautifully manicured places I’ve ever been to for an event, Cara and her team/family are PHENOMINAL!! I wish I could give more than 5 stars because they deserve ALL THE STARS!! This location has all the charm! From the beautifully landscaped gardens, to the ornate on-site locations for day of wedding party prep, it was all so over the top!! This venue literally has it all!! I looked all over Florida for the perfect venue for our wedding, and nothing compares to this Estate! The gardens, the warm glow of the reception hall, the fun train car / man cave, the oh so sweet Agatha’s house with all the vintage charm, the whimsical oak trees, the lush greenery, a fun Snow White Cottage in the garden, the ponds, the statues… it literally checks ALL the boxes!! On top of the great things I just mentioned; the process was made so seamless! From our first chat at the open house on the Estate, to the contract, easy payment options, helping answer any questions quickly, then the meeting before the event, Cara was so on point and made it so easy on me!! She really was on top of everything, and anything I was worried about, she took care of it all!! You are wonderful and so appreciated!!!
What a hidden gem! My guests were absolutely blown away by the venue and loved exploring everything the Estate has to offer. Cara is an absolute pleasure to work with and is so accommodating. She has a wealth of knowledge and tremendous insight. We couldn't be happier with how our big day went. Thank you!
Response from the Vendor on 04/16/2022
Thank you for your kind words!! We pride ourselves in our attention to details.
I've been to many many many weddings in the Orlando area, but none at as nice of a location as Estate on the Halifax. You get exclusive use of the property on your wedding day and a free night stay on the night of your wedding at Agatha's Guesthouse on property. The property has ceremony locations for everyone: inside the chapel, underneath a large oak tree or outside a beautiful pavilion. My guests still rave about how beautiful the property was and how they enjoyed exploring the gardens and koi ponds during cocktail hour.
First of all, I want to thank Cara (the owner) for being so personable and helpful since we booked our wedding in 2020. The Estate constantly invests back into their venue creating new bathrooms, train car seating areas, and paved walkways to show they want the best experience for their guests. We have seen the place change for the better over the past two years since deciding to make this our venue. Cara’s preferred venue list is solid and professional. The staff on the day of the wedding was so much fun and delightful. Everyone had an amazing time. I highly recommend booking your wedding here. They are the best!!
The most beautiful wedding venue and no 2 weddings will ever be the same here! There’s so many locations on the property to choose from. We chose the chapel for the ceremony and it did not disappoint! Coming from someone who always wanted to get married in a church, it was a dream. And we had the convenience of not having to drive to a second location for the reception. Now, it did rain (and very hard) all day, but it was still the most beautiful location for a wedding and options to have everything indoors. The venue manager was so helpful as well with the whole process! Even with the weather, it was the most perfect day.
The Estate on the Halifax is a true hidden treasure! My husband and I looked at ten different venues, and this one was the very first one we visited. While looking at all the other venues, we could not stop comparing them to the Estate on the Halifax, and they all fell short. I absolutely loved the look of the Estate, from the charming cottage in the gardens to the beautiful tavern where receptions are held. The train car gives this venue its own charm that the guys instantly liked. All of our guests were amazed with the space, and I am still receiving compliments two weeks later! Cara and her team are exceptional and were very accommodating to any ideas or changes we wanted. Cara was very professional and I really felt like she cared about our wedding and making sure it was perfect. Plus we got to stay the night after our wedding on property at Agatha’s House, a gorgeous 4 room home with pool and hot tub! With so many beautiful locations to choose from around the area, we are so glad we picked Estate on the Halifax.
I am so happy we went with this venue. You get so much value for the cost. Everywhere on the estate is beautiful no matter where you have your ceremony. We chose to do our ceremony in the chapel since we had a small size wedding and also didn't want the stress of worrying about Florida weather. I'm pretty sure my husband was more obsessed with the venue than I was. The tavern is a great space for the reception. Our guests had such a great time taking photos all over the estate. We also rented the house for our wedding party which was so nice for us not to have to worry about traveling anywhere the day before or after. Also having the cottage for my husband and I the night of the wedding is a great added touch. This venue is truly a hidden gem located in central Florida. Cara is very nice and was very flexible working with me since I was planning our wedding from out of state. She was always very responsive to our e-mails and questions we had throughout the process. She also provided some great recommendations for other vendors in the area. Also the catering was delicious, some of our guests had 3 plates worth of food because they liked the food so much. I would definitely recommend this venue to any couples looking for a one-stop shop type of venue and don't want the hassle of moving from one place to another the day of their wedding or for any couple just looking for a beautiful venue.
I’m not sure where to begin. The Estate is absolutely beautiful. It is a huge venue & has so much variety to offer with 4 different ceremony sites. I loved that we had the backup option of getting married in the chapel in case our first ceremony site choice outside failed due to weather. I have to rave about the manager Cara. Any time I had a question she was so incredibly quick to respond. She really is so great & knows what she is doing. I wish we could get married all over again at The Estate!
This wedding venue is extraordinary with the many different venues and all inclusive feel you are provided . My guests were wowed with the naturally beautifully maintained grounds and the decorations ! We were married in the chapel , had cocktail hour in Snow whites cottage and danced the night away in the tavern !!! 10/10 recommend this venue !! Cara is amazing at assisting you in the journey :)
Response from the Vendor on 05/04/2021
Thanks for your kind words! We can't wait to see more images from your special day.
We had our wedding here on March 26, 2021 and I can say it was hands down the best weekend of my life. My family is from out of town and we decided to rent the Estate House on the property for the entire weekend. It was incredible! Everyone who came to the wedding couldn't stop talking about how incredible the venue and property was. They all said over and over again how they have never been to such a unique place and everything was so nice. I would recommend having your wedding at The Estate on the Halifax and if you can, stay at the property as well. Cara and her team did a great job and were flexible when challenges with Covid came up. I wouldn't change one thing about the weekend and would do it again if we could!
The most beautiful venue ever! If you’re considering, don’t think twice and choose this spot! It had everything I ever dreamed of, from getting married in an adorable chapel to historic charm in the reception hall and guesthouse! Everyone said that it was such a gorgeous venue and had such an amazing time! Cara was awesome and so accommodating and worked really well with my coordinator! Everything ran smoothly (at least of my knowing haha) the only two things I would mention are the bugs; the day ended up being a little humid so the bugs came out strong and since there’s a lot of greenery and gardens they were OUT. My family and I got bit all over, so I would just suggest maybe spraying a little more. The other thing was our hot tub in the guesthouse didn’t work so we were kinda bummed that we couldn’t use it:/ Still wouldn’t change my venue for anything else!!
With under three weeks to the wedding, we found out our original venue wasn’t going to have their CO in time and had been canceling other weddings they were to host. So we immediately went into action to find another. By some miracle, The Estate on the Halifax was available. We could not of been happier having our daughter’s wedding here. Between the staff and location they made our stressful situation turn into a dream. It is a breathtaking piece of property, so many beautiful photo ops. This venue truly creates a fairy tale setting. Even in the hot July temps our outdoor ceremony was exquisite, Cara had the best suggestions on keeping our guests comfortable. She is unbelievable how organized she is. They went over so many details prior to the wedding day so as to have a stress free day. Everyone who attended were amazed at how wonderful this venue is in every way you can possibly imagine. The Estate on the Halifax knows what they are doing, they had a short amount of time to work with in our situation and they honestly amazed us. We could not of been happier.
Our wedding here was beautiful. The owners were so gracious with us the entire time and were great about staying in touch! Highly, highly recommend!
The Estate on the Halifax was the perfect place for a our wedding. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and very easy to work with. The venue itself is beautiful. You are totally surrounded with gardens, stone pathways and even a covered bridge. I would definitely recommend this venue.
Amazing Venue our day was so magical!! Cara and Katie were so helpful!! I would recommend this place to any one and everyone it is so affordable for everything you get! They are so sweet and will make sure your day was perfect! Thank you guys so much for everything! I can’t wait to do vow renewals here in the future and reminisce on my perfect day!!
Estate on the Halifax had everything that we dreamed our perfect wedding venue would have: a chapel (and a historical one at that) for the ceremony, gardens for the cocktail hour, and a tavern that had a warm, ski-lodge feel for our reception! Not only that, it has a functional antique train car for wedding party preparation and a full guesthouse for the other party's preparations and for the couple's stay on their wedding night! It's also perfect because it can work beautifully (and affordably) for a variety of guest counts. The staff was a dream to work with from start to finish and responded promptly to every question we had, big or small. This was the first venue we saw, and with the bar set so high, we wondered why we even bothered looking at any other venues after it. Estate has weddings down to a finely-tuned science, and they will ensure that every moment of your wedding turns out as perfectly as you dreamed it would. We absolutely and wholeheartedly recommend the Estate!!!!!
I feel like this venue is a hidden treasure in the central Florida area. I never knew it was there and am forever grateful to have found it. My husband and I are Central Florida natives that moved out of state 3 years ago and we knew that we would tie the knot back “home”. Cara was amazing and answered all my emails that were filled with questions within hours of sending. Planning thousands of miles away is not easy but she truly made everything a breeze! The grounds here are magical and filled with historic charm! There are so many beautiful places for your guests to explore and the options for photos are endless. The tavern does not do itself any justice during the day time when you tour. During reception all the twinkle lights are on and the place just glows! Again it is magical. Many of our guests said if they could get married again they would want it to be at the Estate on The Halifax. Thank you so much for making our wedding day the BEST DAY EVER.
When looking for my wedding venue I had some important boxes to check alone since my soon to be husband is in the military and not In the state. The Halifax was amazing in every way, making decisions simple and letting me have everything and more that I wanted for my wedding. From the communication months out, to the staff setting up and making last minute changes without a problem, and our wait staff being some of the most memorable people on our wedding day! The Halifax created everything I could have ever dream and wanted and then did even more! We were so blessed to have them help make our dreams come true!
Response from the Vendor on 03/11/2020
Thank you so much for your kind words. We really pride ourselves in attention to detail. We also understand how planning from afar can be stressful and know communication is key to making that easier.
Working with the Estate was absolutely amazing! The venue is gorgeous and I knew the moment I visited an open house that I would get married there. Cara worked with us and did a fantastic job! We live farther from the venue and communication was never a problem night or day. The estate was extremely professional and made us feel like royalty! We also rented out the Estate house for the wedding party and it was PERFECT! Plenty of space for a party of 14 and so much fun! We never had to lift a finger, the venue did everything chairs, tables, place settings, decorations, CLEANING, etc. It could not have been better. I highly, highly recommend .
Absolutely beautiful venue with so many options! Cara was an insane help throughout the entire wedding planning process! Super thankful I chose the Estate on the Halifax for our wedding!
I cannot say enough positive things about The Estate On the Halifax. My husband and I were married here in February 2020. We found this venue online but let me tell you, the pictures do not do it justice. You need to see this place in person! The beauty is neverending. There are multiple spots to say I do at this venue. My husband and I fell in love with the Oak Tree and had our ceremony there. We also loved how the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception were all at the Estate but each took place at a different part of the Estate.
We love how it is a family run venue with so much history. The entire process was amazing from our initial walk through to our final meeting and lastly, to our wedding day. It's a day we will always remember.
Response from the Vendor on 02/14/2020
We are so happy to hear about how well you enjoyed your special day here. We take pride in everything we do as a family owned business we have a passion for what we do.
The Estate is a little piece of Florida perfection! The grounds are beautiful, the buildings are charming and well kept-up. The Chapel is timeless.
Along with everything else the venue has to offer, the staff and management are total pros. I had a million questions about small things (the kind of stuff you think about towards the end-- lighting and glassware. etc.), Cara and her team showed me everything and walked me through their procedures demonstrating both their thoughtful attention to detail, and putting me at ease by letting my concerns be heard. (Even though you are the bride, not all professionals want to hear from you.)
If I had it to plan all over again, I would pick The Estate on the Halifax every time.
Response from the Vendor on 02/14/2020
We could not have been more excited about your truly Florida based wedding. All of the attention to detail that you had in your day. We absolutely LOVED all of the oranges and how you incorporated them into your day.
Perfect location, so unique and different. Loved having different locations within the same venue
Beautiful, magical, fantastic venue! We had our ceremony and reception there and it was absolutely perfect! The family that owns the property is wonderful and very helpful!
Absolutely gorgeous venue with plenty of space for family to stay if you also book the Estate House! It was a perfect way for my whole family to be together and celebrate in one place! Could not be happier with how our wedding turned out here!
This is an amazing venue! The day my maid of honor and I went for our appointment, we knew this was the place I should get married at. Cara and Katy are so helpful and knowledgeable.
The property is beautiful and if you can, I recommend having a long weekend wedding event. Rent out the Estate House-you won't regret it. It was wonderful to have the entire family and wedding party able to stay on property. It was a great bonding and relaxing time leading up to the wedding. And, on wedding day-we were all already there on property!
From the well maintained historical buildings (house, chapel, train car, etc.) to the beautiful gardens and landscaping, I just can't rave enough about this venue. Our new family joke now is what kind of celebration can we have so that we can go back!
Response from the Vendor on 08/07/2019
So glad you guys had such a wonderful experience! We will happily host any anniversaries, vow renewals and other weddings :)
Everyone that attended can’t stop talking about this venue.. Everything was perfect the ambiance was exactly what I dreamed of. Cara was there for every detail, question, and even to calm me down from wedding wows.. thank you for bringing my dream to life.
The most magical day of our lives on the most magical grounds.
My husband John and I got married a few weeks ago on Sat 5/11/19, the day was perfect! I know everyone says that about there weddings but thanks to The Estate & all the amazing staff there it was truly magical. I can not say enough about Cara and her support, kindness and knowledge throughout our wedding process. We had a destination wedding having come to FL from NJ so everything we did was pretty much long distance and Cara made us feel 100% confident throughout the 15 months leading up to our wedding, she was SO responsive and helpful whenever we needed anything. Florida has always been my second home and the second my mom who lives there found this venue I knew it was the one. The grounds are breathtaking, so well kept and were like they drawn up from my imagination. I am in the photography / wedding planning business myself and never have I had guests rave about a venue more...and who knew it would be for my own wedding. Its only been two weeks and we've had every guest tell us how kind all the staff was and how the grounds were like a fairy tail dream!
I would recommend Cara & The Estate on the Halifax to anyone wanting a dream wedding! You will NOT be disappointed! My husband and I left the next day saying how we wish we could live there and never leave, haha!
BEST DAY & VENUE EVER!
XOXO, Ashley & John Lillis
Our wedding was perfect! We rented out the whole venue and it was awesome to be able to get ready in Agatha’s Guesthouse and the train car to walk over to the chapel for our ceremony, take pictures in the gardens and then walk to our reception in the tavern. Everyone remarked on the beautiful venue, the staff were great and everything went off without a hitch. Thank you for an amazing wedding that we will remember for the rest of our lives!
Response from the Vendor on 01/30/2019
You are so very welcome!! Thank you for letting others know how much you enjoyed your wedding day here with us.
This venue is absolutely beautiful and unique which is what I was looking for. Cara was a great with everything including giving me some tips with how to stay in budget but still do what was envisioned. I couldn't have asked for a better place for my special day.
Response from the Vendor on 01/14/2019
Thank you for the great review and commenting about how we are willing to help give all our clients great ideas which are cost effective!!
The moment we stopped by for the tour, we fell in love with the venue. The venue was truly a fairytale setting. From the cottage and and the train car where the wedding parties got ready to the gardens and the tavern where the reception was. It was absolutely beautiful and magical. All of our guests loved it and commented how unique, beautiful and amazing the place was. Even the chapel is a perfect back up plan for a bad weather. Special thank you to Cara, who helped to make our day special. She was very knowledgeable and promptly responded to all of our questions/concerns. During our planning, she was always helpful and easy to deal with. A month before the weeding, our DJ cancelled on us due to personal circumstances. I was extremely stressed thinking we won’t be able to find anybody a month before the event. After talking to Cara, she was able to find us a DJ within an hour. And he was the BEST!!! We can’t say enough about how great everything turned out.
Response from the Vendor on 01/30/2019
So happy to have helped and your DJ really is the best, we try to work with incredible vendors who we can share with our clients.
This is such a beautiful venue. My husband and I fell in love with it as soon as we stepped onto the property. Cara is wonderful to work with and so quick responding to any question. During and after our wedding, our guests kept coming up to us telling us how beautiful and enchanting the space is. It's so unique and big enough to host a wedding of a decent size. You really can't go wrong getting married at any of the spots on this property.
The Estate on the Halifax was absolutely amazing for our wedding. They were extremely prompt to get back to me with any questions I had during the planning process and they really made things so much easier for me. Not to mention the grounds themselves are gorgeous! Would highly recommend them to anyone!
This is a DREAM venue! This was the first and only venue we toured, because it's perfect. The team has thought of everything you could imagine as far as wedding details and accommodations. Cara is wonderful to work with and super responsive and helpful. We reserved the whole property and had plenty of space and time to get ready and celebrate! (one tip- ask where the breaker box is in Agatha's guesthouse. It's an old building and our hairdryers flipped the breaker but we couldn't find it to fix, so were left without AC and power in the main bedroom for some time!) All our guests raved about how beautiful the location was, it hardly needs any additional decor! It's like it's own secluded world inside Port Orange. The staff during the wedding was great too. Very organized and professional. Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 02/01/2019
Thank you so much for the great review, apologies about the breaker, hair dryers do pull LOTs of power and most of our hair artists try to not plug things in the same areas. We pride ourselves in our work we do and thank you for noting the even...
t staff, they work hard to make sure your night runs perfectly.
The Estate on the Halifax was such an amazing place for our destination wedding. There is no way I could explain how wonderfully we were treated, throughout the entire process. The manager Cara went above and beyond to answer any question, make suggestions, encourage and reassure me. In the end our guests were calling it the BEST wedding they had ever attended, compliments all around... I really couldn't recommend the Estate, and their wonderful staff, enough.
Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2018
We are so happy to hear that even with planning from afar you felt comfortable with everything for your big day!! It was gorgeous :)
Our day was absolutely perfect. Our guests could not stop talking about how GORGEOUS the venue was, and how well the staff took care of them. From prompt bar service to an organized buffet dinner, the staff took care of it all. Cara and Katie helped us plan every detail, and asked us questions we never would have thought to answer - including what color we wanted for bows on our cocktail tables! My beautician was so amazed by the gardens that he asked for their information to do a photoshoot in the future, and my photographers kept finding new and beautiful spaces to stage the photos. It truly was a magical experience and we could not have asked for anything more.
Response from the Vendor on 10/22/2018
We are thrilled to hear how much you and your guests enjoyed the Estate for your wedding!
The Estate on the Halifax is a place like no other!! As soon as we toured the venue we knew this is where we wanted our wedding to be. Cara was extremely helpful and always very quick to respond to our many questions. She even responded while she was away on maternity leave, which was highly unexpected. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous!!!! There are so many unique and beautiful places throughout the property for amazing pictures. We have guests still commenting on how beautiful our wedding was there. Not only is the Estate a beautiful place to get married, but they also go above and beyond what I thought a venue would be. Our day was amazing and that was mainly due to the staff. We also used a lot of their preferred vendors and they were all fantastic to work with!!! The Estate has everything you could ever dream of in a wedding venue.
Gorgeous venue! Our day was perfect, Cara and Katie answered all of our questions. All of our guests complimented how beautiful everything was, and we really put minimal effort into decorations. Get married here!!
This past July, I got married at the Estate on the Halifax, and it was everything I dreamed of! It was the first venue we looked at and knew from the start it was the one. We chose to have a small intimate wedding weekend. Because it was a destination wedding, I had initially been nervous about figuring all the details out but Cara was incredible to work with and was always on top of everything! My family stayed in the Estate House and it was straight out of a movie! We had our rehearsal dinner there and everyone was raving about how beautiful the house and the surrounding property was! I loved that everything was contained on one property. We got married in the chapel, which was perfect for our small amount of guests. Our reception in the Tavern was gorgeously decorated and the Estate staff were excellent. We had an open beer and wine bar (and added on a mojito package) and it was a great addition to the evening. We also had photo booth, which fit perfectly inside the venue, and the guests loved. It’s been a month since the wedding and our guests cannot stop talking about how beautiful the wedding was. They all wished they had more time there!
The Estate on the Halifax is a BEAUTIFUL venue to get married at. Cara, the venue manager, is so wonderful in making sure that any questions get answered and that things run smoothly for the day of. My hubby and I had some seriously unfortunate events happen the week of our wedding and Cara was more than understanding and willing to help us with whatever we needed. We got married in The Chapel and held our reception in The Tavern. All of our guests raved about how gorgeous our venue was and the amount of effort we put into our decor as well. Our groomsmen really enjoyed the train car while getting ready the day of. Agatha's guest house was a dream to getting ready in and we really enjoyed staying the night there after our big day. It was so nice to be able to just relax and get straight to bed and worry about everything the next morning. I HIGHLY recommend this venue. It is an absolute dream.
Let me say this place is absolutely beautiful our guests could not stop talking about how wonderful the place is. We had planned on getting married outside under a beautiful oak tree but just as our guests started to arrive a big rain storm came so we changed to the chapel which is absolutely adorable and have no regrets on having to change spots for the ceremony. Honestly you can’t go wrong with this place everything is just beautiful. Working with Cara was wonderful they definitely know what they are doing and keep things running. Highly recommend
My wife and I came across The Estate On the Halifax after a few weeks of searching for a venue for our wedding. Since we are both originally from out of state, we were looking for a venue that could host the entire event so our out-of-state guests didn't have to travel between the ceremony and reception. After our first tour of the grounds we knew The Estate On the Halifax was the place we wanted to host our special day. Cara, who was our main contact throughout the booking and planning process, was absolutely wonderful. She guided us through every step of the process, was always professional, and very responsive. The chapel was such a great place to exchange our vows! Although it rained on our wedding day, our guests still got to explore the beautiful garden and grounds. The Tavern offered a great layout for our reception, in contrast to a traditional reception hall. We had exclusive use of the property and loved our individual spaces we had to get ready. Having Agatha's Guest House to spend the night in after our wedding was a great bonus. We couldn't be any happier with The Estate On the Halifax and the entire staff!
This is the most beautiful venue. All of our guests could not stop talking about how gorgeous the property is. There are so many excellent spots for photos throughout the estate. All of the staff were excellent!! They made sure everything went smoothly and were so friendly and professional. We used many of the recommended vendors and they were great! I can’t say enough about how thrilled we were with how our wedding day turned out. You could not find a better group of people to help you celebrate your special day.
Cara and her staff were absolutely amazing from the moment we took our tour all the way through the end of our event and even days after! The Estate is gorgeous and provides all your event needs in one location which our guests and family loved! The property also allows the bride and groom to stay on property after the event which made things so easy for us since we were coming from out of town! I would absolutely recommend the Estate on the Halifax to everyone and anyone I know looking to get married in Florida! We had guests come from 23 different states and every single one fell in love with the venue and the staff as much as my husband and I did!
As the mother of the bride living out of state, my daughter and her fiance did most of the planning. This was their only choice! From the first visit meeting Cara, we knew it would be stress free.
The various buildings that are available for use only made it that much easier - and it is SO beautiful! Our guests are still paying compliments.
We made Agatha's Cottage and the Club Car our own with a large bridal party, and I felt so at ease walking around the grounds to make everything perfect for my daughter's big day! Getting in early and being able to relax, decorate, and chat with vendors makes this space unique. Mr Clark even gave me words of wisdom for this special day❤️
The staff has their events timed perfectly- they know what they are doing. My family can't thank them enough!!
The Estate is simply gorgeous. The property feels like you stepped into a storybook, which was perfect for our Disney-inspired wedding. We loved the convenience of having everything in one place for our guests ease, and our pictures turned our marvelous. Everything was beautiful and elegant, and we'd love to host another event on the Estate someday!
Very beautiful venue...every single photo from our wedding is gorgeous because you're surrounded by beauty at the Estate! Cara was great to work with, super fast with responding to emails and questions. We hired Emily, the coordinator exclusively through the venue and she was wonderful. We get nothing but compliments on our wedding location!
Our wedding was perfect and Brooke was amazing!! She made sure everything was set up perfectly and it was! Couldn't recommend her more!
I was blown away not only with the beauty of this venue but with the staff as well. Cara is amazing to work with. She is super responsive and if for some reason she cannot talk to you at that moment, she will call you back right away. From the very first time my husband and I toured the venue (which we fell in love with) to the actual wedding day, everything was amazing. The venue is just breathtaking. There are so many neat little hidden areas of this venue, makes for a neat cocktail hour, guests can wander the land and take in all the beauty. Cara was amazing with helping with pairing us with some of their preferred vendors, she even took over some of the communication with the caterer for me since they work together so frequently. I would defiantly recommend renting the estate house if it is available for your day. It made it so much more convenience for us to actually be on the property during our wedding weekend. Then you get to spend your first night as husband and wife in the guest house which is just the cutest. The staff that was there the night of the wedding, I believe Cara's dad and brother (this is a family estate and business), were just so helpful and delightful. Anything and everything we needed or had questions about they were right there to help with. I could not have had a better wedding night and I owe a great deal of that to Cara and the entire staff at the Estate. They helped to give us a perfect wedding! Thank you!
Response from the Vendor on 01/30/2018
We LOVE this and how much our assistance was able to ensure that you had a spectacular wedding. We know how it can be a challenge to plan while not being super local and to have so many unique dimensions to your event. We work hard as a family ...
to create an amazing location and experience not only for our couples but their guests as well. Thank you for the kind words!
The Estate on the Halifax was the perfect venue for our wedding! It is a truly magical property, with so much beautiful history. Cara and the other staff at the estate were so helpful from beginning to end: from our first visit to leaving the morning after our wedding on our first day as husband and wife. The Estate's vendors on their recommended list were each incredible. The Estate will always hold a special place in our hearts! Thank you so much!
The Estate on the Halifax was the perfect place to have our wedding! The grounds themselves exceed how beautiful the pictures are, and since most couples go with the Exclusive Use package, they’re all yours for an entire day.
Cara helped us out with all of the details, and she and the rest of the Estate could not have been more level headed and helpful.
All of our guests loved the ambiance and we still haven’t stopped receiving compliments on it!
In my opinion, Disney couldn’t have come up with a more fairytale location. I can’t rate them highly enough.
Excellent venue, excellent staff to work with. Cara made sure my son and daughter in laws Day was picture perfect and everything they dreamed of. Kudos to a wonderful staff.
When my husband and I got engaged I knew I didn’t want to get married at hall or in a hotel. I wanted something unique. The Estate on the Halifax was 150% that and more! Cara was a tremendous amount of help and worked smoothly with all of the other vendors. After picking this venue, then entire wedding fell into place. The place is gorgeous so decorations were a breeze and all of our guest would not stop raving about its beauty! We got married the weekend after hurricane Irma so it was pretty stressful but Cara and staff were absolutely amazing at restoring the property quickly. They made the day absolutely perfect and I could not speak any higher of this gorgeous place!!
I cannot say enough good things about Estate on the Halifax. I got married 12/18/16 and it was truly a magical day. From beginning to end, it was an absolute pleasure to work with the Estate team. They are extremely professional, friendly and detail oriented about every detail of your wedding day. I was assigned one of their wedding planners, Emily and she was excellent. She ensured that my day went by without a hitch. The property is absolutely stunning and I knew immediately I wanted to get married here. There are so many options as to where to have a ceremony but my husband and I chose to get married in the chapel. It was such a sweet, intimate setting and it was a beautiful spot for us to exchange our vows. The reception space is perfect for a wedding of any size and we opted to use their preferred vendor Aunt Catfish and the food was OUTSTANDING. My guests loved the prime rib and chicken marsala. Overall, I loved everything about my wedding day and would recommend this place to anyone looking to get married in the Central Florida area.
I cannot imagine a more perfect wedding venue. The Estate sits on 10 acres right beside the Halifax river and you are able to rent the entire gorgeous property for your special day. The bridal suite is an incredibly gorgeous house that has an amazing waterfront view. The men get ready in a train car which makes for great pictures. All of our guests gushed about how beautiful the property is! Cara was wonderful to work with and answered all of my questions promptly (even on the day of her own anniversary!). Her staff made sure everything went seamlessly and without a hitch. Our wedding was absolutely perfect and Cara and the rest of the staff at the venue are the thank ❤️
We had the most magical day at the estate
If you are looking for a "First Class" venue, The Estate on the Halifax is it. Held our daughter's wedding there on 4/14/17. Absolutely amazing! Friends and family tell us best wedding they've ever attended.
The property is absolutely beautiful with several ceremony options (we chose Rivergate which was perfect), the outdoor cocktail hour at Snow White's cottage is a perfect transition to the reception in the Tavern.
Can't say enough about Cara who was so great and helpful throughout the planning and event.
Also have to send out kudos to a couple locals who we had the pleasure of working with, Donna Crane at Knotical Weddings for her exceptional coordination and Angela at Delectable Delights for her awesome cake/cupcakes. Neither of whom we knew prior to the wedding.
Thank you all for such a great day!
If there is one word that our guests continued to use to describe our wedding venue, it is “magical”. There’s little else to describe the intricacies, the diversity, and the quaint elegance of the Estate on the Halifax. When my wife and I first pictured our wedding, amongst gardens, spanish-moss draped trees and dancing in a rustic hall, our delight could not have been greater. Having all of the facilities located one place also made logistics and timing much more convenient. Far from just a beautiful place, Cara and rest of the Estate team were always responsive, flexible and insightful in coordinating and preparing our day. Their team has excellent relationships with local vendors, and this familiarity with the venue made planning that much easier. This is a venue, not only a visual splendor, that comes with a breadth of experience and makes each couple feel special.
Kristina and Taylor
This was the first venue we visited when looking for a place to have our wedding. The photos online looked beautiful, but I wasn't sure how the venue would look in person as sometimes photos can be deceiving, but it did not disappoint and we didn't even bother visiting any other venues. We just knew this was the one!
The estate is very unique and beautiful with lots of history. All of our wedding guests kept complimenting the venue by saying how much they loved it. We loved the exclusivity of the estate and that we could have both the ceremony and reception at the same venue. As well as with our package we also got to spend our wedding night in Agatha's guesthouse on property.
Cara and her family/team take great care in the upkeep of the property. Cara was our main contact person and she was always super nice and quick to answer emails/questions and made the whole process go very smoothly. When we booked they provided us with a list of trusted vendors that they have worked with in the past (you do not have to use them), which greatly helped us in making good choices and ensured that our wedding went smoothly since they were all so familiar with the property. I couldn't have asked for a smoother day!
Many thanks to the Estate for making our wedding day so perfect!
Loved this venue!!! We had a wonderful experience here at the Estate on the Halifax. Cara and all the staff there were wonderful to work with. I would highly recommend this place! There was so much included in the package, and the venue is beautiful. Everyone there was friendly and so helpful. The guests keep telling me how much they enjoyed the wedding there. Loved it!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/20/2017
We are constantly working hard to ensure our clients and the guests at their events have a wonderful experience here at our venue. We appreciate greatly knowing that our work is paying off and everyone had a great time.
We got married at The Estate last month and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The grounds were beautiful, even after a hurricane rolling through just a couple weeks prior. They clearly take pride in their property and what they do. Cara was so wonderful to work with, and had answers for every question we had! I would recommend this venue to anyone.
Response from the Vendor on 11/15/2016
We do take a LOT of pride in our venue, we are a family owned business so it is our name on the line and we want to make each couple's day amazing! We enjoy working to help all of our clients.
THIS IS THE BEST PLACE TO GET MARRIED!!!!
When my husband and I were searching online for wedding venues, we were immediately impressed by this gorgeous 10-acre estate. We visited with high hopes and we were blown away with how much better it was in person! This was the first and only venue we visited in person and we knew the second we left (since we immediately wanted to go back and spend as much time there are possible!) that this would be where we held our ceremony and our reception. Not often are places better in person than in pictures, but this place certainly is! This is not just a venue, it's a family owned property with heart and history and with little pieces of heaven sprinkled all around. There's a chapel, there's a gazebo, there's Snow White's cottage, there's a tavern, there's a train car (that actually used to run!), there's a BEAUTIFUL guest house, (well, 2 actually!), not to mention the grounds are kept so nicely and the gardens are stunning. It's basically a bride's paradise! The staff is outstanding and if you get the pleasure of working with Cara, you won't be disappointed. She's the best!
I cannot say enough good things about this venue... wonderful staff, amazing grounds.. I feel that the people there will forever be part of the greatest day of my life.
We got married at the Estate on the Halifax last month and it was AMAZING! Everything was absolutely gorgeous. Cara and the whole team at the Estate were so incredibly helpful and responsive throughout the whole planning period. I was planning the wedding from Colorado so there were a lot of emails. They all answered questions very quickly and helped me find local vendors for everything we needed. Even while Cara was on leave, she and her team still responded to my emails. I was not the most put together or on top of everything bride and they helped guide me through everything. When it came to the final planning meeting and they were asking me questions for things that I hadn’t even thought of, they reassured me that they would take care of everything. We also used their coordination services, White Blossom Weddings, and our coordinator Emily was fabulous. Cara and Emily also helped me add in some little details with suggestions to really make the ceremony and the reception special since we did most of the décor ourselves. Emily kept everything during the rehearsal and the wedding on-time and flowing seamlessly. She was there with any questions I had and made sure everyone knew where they needed to be and when. The day of the wedding I was so overwhelmed and overjoyed. The weather did not participate and it rained all day so we had to move the ceremony from the gardens to the chapel, but I had absolutely nothing to worry about and was able to enjoy my day. Emily took care of getting everything moved and let everyone know; she is so organized and on top of every detail. The venue itself was breathtaking and I got so many compliments from all of my guests. It was every bit the fairy tale I wanted. Thank you to the whole team at the Estate and White Blossom Weddings!
The Estate on the Halifax is a diamond in the rough. I searched for months and months to find the right venue. I visited several venues and nothing could compare to this place. Once I saw it I immediately feel in love(My husband was even in awe of the property). You get the whole property to spend your special day at. The guys get to get ready in an awesome old fashion train car (with a bar in it) and us ladies got to get ready in an absolutely gorgeous home on the property!! The venue speaks for itself, ceremony and reception site require very minimal decorations because the venue is gorgeous in itself. It makes for breath taking pictures. I also must add Katie the coordinator at the property was amazing. She was perfect for our wedding day. She took care of everything and I had not one worry on my wedding day & that was all I could ask for. You get so much for your money & once you find this place look no further, this is it!! From the chapel, to the gardens, gazebo and beautiful tavern this place has it all! It made our wedding day perfect.
I can't even begin to tell you how wonderful this venue is. From the booking to the actual day of, everything is seamless. The property is absolutely breathtaking and made for unforgettable wedding pictures. The process of booking was so simple and once we did we started collaborating with Katie. One piece of advice, she offers her services for coordination for the day of, take it. On the day of she gave me her cell phone number and if I had a question or needed something I would send her a text and would get an immediate response. One of the best parts about this property is the actual size. My husband and I were able to both get ready on the property which was awesome for our photographer because he could bounce back and forth. Both of the areas for prep were spacious air conditioning and stocked with items such as sodas. A couple weeks before the wedding we were able to sit down with Katie for the final meeting and she covered every possible question, concern, and we went over the schedule.
The day of was an absolute dream, I only had to worry about getting ready, married, and having fun. Every little detail was handled by Katie and she did a spectacular job taking items from the church and incorporating them into the reception (so we got a full day's worth of use out of every item).
One thing that I struggled with at first was the name of the caterer, Aunt Catfish. When we first booked the venue we knew we couldn't afford Puff n Stuff, but I was worried about the food from Aunt Catfish. I am here to tell you do not worry. Aunt Catfish supplied some of the BEST filet mignon that I have ever had for an incredibly reasonable price.
I honestly can't say enough good things about this venue, if you are hunting for a wonderful place to get married this is it!
When my husband and I moved to Florida in the middle of planning a New York wedding and then had to drop all our plans and move the wedding to Florida as well, we were beyond stressed. After a year of planning everything we'd had in place was gone, and we were certain our day couldn't be everything we had dreamed--until we found the Estate on the Halifax. The grounds are beyond gorgeous and offer so many options for any kind of wedding (we had ours at the gazebo, but had a storm rolled in we had the option to move everything to the chapel which is also on site). Having the ceremony and the reception locations on the same property made everything simple for not only ourselves but our out-of-town guests, and our families are STILL talking about what an incredibly beautiful and unique venue the Estate was. Beyond aesthetics, we couldn't have received more helpful, personal, caring, and cheerful assistance from the onsite staff. The director of hospitality, Katie Hunt, helped us not only get excited about our day again but assisted us in making our wedding dreams come true. We can't begin to thank Katie, Linda, and Cara for all they did for us (and their patience!), but if you're looking for a gorgeous venue with incredible staff and to make your day unforgettable for not only yourself but for your guests as well, be certain to check out the Estate!
The Estate on the Halifax is gorgeous! My daughter's wedding day was perfect, thanks to Katie and her amazing team! From the beginning they said they wanted the process to be stress-free for us. I just kind of laughed and thought there is no way! But I was wrong! Any questions or concerns were handled immediately and professionally! As a mother of the Bride I could not have asked for anything more! My daughter was thrilled! Everyone had a great time. I can't thank the entire staff enough, especially Katie and Linda! I would highly recommend the Estate on the Halifax!!!
Robin Snook
This venue is by far the most romantic venue setting I have ever seen! Everything was perfect for our wedding! Everyone keeps commenting on how beautiful the venue was. Thank you very much for having such a beautiful venue like yours to be able to have a wedding! All my dreams came true when I came across your beautiful estate! If you are considering booking the estate for your wedding event, stop thinking about it and book it already!!! You will NOT regret it one bit!!!
I love Tavern and Chapel in the Garden!!! We had our wedding September 28, 2013 at the location and rented the whole property!! The property is gorgeous we got married in the Chapel and took picture all around the 10 acre estate. Everyone that came could not get over how beautiful the property was but they also had never been to such a beautiful wedding! We hired Katie to corrdinate our wedding the day of. If it wasn't for Katie (Wedding coordinator with the Estate) we don't know how our wedding would have turned out. I recommemd this place to anyone still searching for a venue.