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The Wooly is a distinctive venue suited to host your wedding reception, holiday party or cocktail party. We provide delicious in-house catering and a full service bar on-site. We are conveniently located in the heart of downtown Gainesville, just minutes away from The University of Florida. The Wooly is here to serve up a good time!

ACCOMMODATIONS

150 people for a buffeted dinner or up to 400 for a cocktail-style reception

CATERING

Catered by the Top Restaurant. We also allow outside catering with insured licensed caterers.

FULL SERVICE BAR

We serve cocktails, a variety of craft beers, and a selection of great wines.

CONTACT

Email Us: woolydowntown@gmail.com
Call Us: 352-278-1178

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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
August
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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  • Value
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90% Recommended by couples
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The Wooly is highly praised by multiple reviewers as a wedding venue. The staff, including Bailey and Bri, is described as helpful, communicative, and attentive. The venue is spacious with a great layout that allows for dining, dancing, and mingling. The Top catering service receives compliments for the delicious food and variety of options, including vegan dishes. Guests appreciate the downtown location, full bar, and attached kitchen. Overall, The Wooly is highly recommended for weddings and other special events.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Wooly is highly praised by multiple reviewers as a wedding venue. The staff, including Bailey and Bri, is described as helpful, communicative, and attentive. The venue is spacious with a great layout that allows for dining, dancing, and mingling. The Top catering service receives compliments for the delicious food and variety of options, including vegan dishes. Guests appreciate the downtown location, full bar, and attached kitchen. Overall, The Wooly is highly recommended for weddings and other special events.

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Tammy C. Sent on 08/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing staff and atmosphere

Thank you so much to The Wooly for a beautiful wedding celebration for my son and his beautiful bride. Bailey and her staff were amazing. We couldn’t have asked for anything better! The atmosphere was fabulous and space was perfect!
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Taylor Q. Sent on 11/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Wooly Wedding

I had my wedding here 11/12/2022 and I could not have asked for a more smooth experience. Bailey, with Top Secret Events, The Wooly and Mercer + Smith event planning made my day a breeze. I would choose them over and over again. Bailey was very thorough and quick to respond to our questions and concerns.
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Jennifer S. Sent on 11/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding


Our wedding at the Wooly was everything we could have asked for. The venue itself was perfect for what we envisioned, including its downtown location. The layout was very important to me and with The Wooly, there was enough space for dining, a dance floor, a little nook seating area by the bar and a small outdoor patio. It was cozy and spacious. Also, with it being a blank slate, you can really adapt it to how you want it. It looked beautiful and felt like us.
The Top catered, which was obviously a hit. We got so many compliments on the food, some guests even claiming, “best food at a wedding”. Bailey and her staff were response, accommodating and professional. Mercer and Smith are fabulous; I cannot recommend them enough as wedding coordinators. They really put you at ease and truly make you feel like your day is important to them.
We had a blast. I knew going in that Top Secret Events was a good event group, but my expectations were exceeded in how seamlessly the night went. There’s not a single thing we would’ve done differently.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Adrienne Fletcher Photography Adrienne Fletcher Photography Wedding Photographers

The Wooly is a super fun venue for a wedding. They are wonderful to work with and have plenty of areas for cocktail, reception, and dance party!

The Plant Shoppe Florist The Plant Shoppe Florist Wedding Florists

Great hidden gem of a venue in downtown Gainesville. The décor is to die for.

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The Wooly frequently asked questions

The space offered by The Wooly for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
The Wooly offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Wooly offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Wooly offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Wooly offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
The Wooly is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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