Sweetwater Branch Inn
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $6,000 for off-peak dates, and $10,000 for peak dates
Guest capacity
Up to 150 seated guests
About this venue
Congratulations on your recent engagement! We couldn’t be more thrilled for you and your future spouse. Now that you made the most of the initial excitement of the news, it’s time to start planning your big day. If you’re looking for a romantic and high-end venue in Florida, then Sweetwater Branch inn is here for you. Nestled in historic downtown Gainesville in North-Central Florida, our lovely inn is the perfect place for charming weddings, gorgeous receptions, and classy rehearsal dinners. Sweetwater Branch Inn’s beautiful property features vintage charm and elegance as well as Victorian romance. We stand by this truth: Your wedding should be a memory that will last a lifetime. Did we mention our stunning accommodations and amenities that make our properties the ideal spot for a wedding night and honeymoon? When you get married at Sweetwater Branch Inn, you get the whole experience.
Our event spaces
McKenzie Hall
The McKenzie Hall is a spacious banquet hall with its many glass doors and opens out to a large patio surrounded by lush Florida gardens.
McKenzie Hall combines all the charm and ambiance of a Victorian-era banquet room with the convenience of modern amenities. The Hall’s spacious central room, with its many glass doors, opens out to a large patio surrounded by lush Florida gardens and is the perfect wedding reception venue. Elegantly designed with high ceilings, Victorian light fixtures, and exposed trusses, the McKenzie Hall speaks of times past. This spacious hall is inspired by, and adjacent to, the historic McKenzie House.
Guest capacity
30-150 Seated
30-250 Standing
Square footage
3,300
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
The McKenzie House
Transport your guests back to the Victorian era in our Victorian McKenzie House founded in 1895.
Do you want to have a small, more intimate reception? The McKenzie House is ideal. The first-floor banquet area is decorated with beautiful antique furniture, oriental carpets, and accessories. The dining room opens to a large wrap-around front porch that is perfect for cocktails before dinner. If your big day calls for the elegance of private dining and the comforts of a historical setting, you have found your perfect match in the McKenzie House.
Guest capacity
Up to 40 Seated
Up to 65 Standing
McKenzie Hall
The McKenzie Hall is a spacious banquet hall with its many glass doors and opens out to a large patio surrounded by lush Florida gardens.
McKenzie Hall combines all the charm and ambiance of a Victorian-era banquet room with the convenience of modern amenities. The Hall’s spacious central room, with its many glass doors, opens out to a large patio surrounded by lush Florida gardens and is the perfect wedding reception venue. Elegantly designed with high ceilings, Victorian light fixtures, and exposed trusses, the McKenzie Hall speaks of times past. This spacious hall is inspired by, and adjacent to, the historic McKenzie House.
Guest capacity
30-150 Seated
30-250 Standing
Square footage
3,300
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
The McKenzie House
Transport your guests back to the Victorian era in our Victorian McKenzie House founded in 1895.
Do you want to have a small, more intimate reception? The McKenzie House is ideal. The first-floor banquet area is decorated with beautiful antique furniture, oriental carpets, and accessories. The dining room opens to a large wrap-around front porch that is perfect for cocktails before dinner. If your big day calls for the elegance of private dining and the comforts of a historical setting, you have found your perfect match in the McKenzie House.
Guest capacity
Up to 40 Seated
Up to 65 Standing
Available services that can be provided by Sweetwater Branch Inn
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting
- Linens
- Standard Chairs
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Honeymoon suite
- Room blocks offered
- Single king rooms
- Single queen rooms
Preferred vendors of Sweetwater Branch Inn
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- Chasing Stars Media, LLC
- Prest1ge Photography
- The Bridal Bestie
- Jessica Daughtry
- Luna Aesthetics
- Milly'S Flowers & Events
- JVaughn Photography LLC
- Kostromina Production
- Angela Demsick Photography
- Florist Fire Design House
- Espresso Yourself Mobile Coffee
- Pluvia Studios
Complete your dream team
- Gainesville Photographers
- Gainesville Beauty Professionals
- Gainesville Bands & DJs
- Gainesville Florists
- Gainesville Caterers
- Gainesville Planners
- Gainesville Cakes & Desserts
- Gainesville Videographers
- Gainesville Bar Services & Beverages
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