Sweetwater Branch Inn Reviews
Reviews
4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
104 Reviews
97% recommend it
Awards
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Kayla L. Sent on 01/27/2021Best Wedding Venue in Gainesville
I had my wedding ceremony and reception at Sweetwater Branch Inn and it was the most perfect day we could have ever asked for! The Sweetwater staff is absolutely incredible, and the event directors, Maria and Casey, made sure our wedding went off without a hitch. The entire planning process was so easy since they take care of the ceremony, reception and the food, which was delicious! Our guests loved it and many said it was the best wedding they'd ever been to. I cannot recommend Sweetwater Branch Inn enough, it's definitely the best place to in Gainesville to get married! -
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User1820941 Sent on 09/21/2014Absolutely a beautiful hidden gem! excellent value for the $ and a dream come true! -
Liliana K. Sent on 02/18/2022
Our wedding at Sweetwater was amazing!
We just had our wedding at Sweetwater Branch Inn on 2-11-22 and couldn't have been happier! From the beginning, their event staff have been professional, accommodating, informative, and responsive. They have many different options to work with you at different price points, and they provide a reception coordinator, catering, and linens and basic decor which is nice. The venue is beautiful and I couldn't have been happier with how everything looked on our wedding day. Everything ran smoothly and the food was delicious as well. We also stayed in one of the rooms at the BnB the night before and of our wedding, as did our families and friends coming from out of town. The rooms were beautiful, comfortable, and all decorated differently. We had so much fun just checking out everyone's different rooms and hanging out on the property. The breakfast was delicious as well. All in all, we had a great experience!Sweetwater Branch Inn's reply:
It was such a pleasure working with you through the entire process and seeing your beautiful day unfold! We wish you a lifetime of happiness!
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Janeen M. Sent on 03/26/2021Perfection
This venue has everything you need for your wedding day. Other than the amazing food which sold me on the venue, the scenery is beautiful, the elegant wedding hall for the reception, and the garden to match it were fantastic. It was perfect for photos to be taken there, a ceremony and reception all in one. There was no need to travel around for all of those things. The coordinators and staff go beyond your expectations to make sure everything is exactly how you envisioned it, I was truly stunned on the day of. I had family reach out to me afterwards telling me how expensive of a wedding it seemed, I didn't tell them otherwise. ;) -
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Ash Z. Sent on 12/05/2021Perfect venue & perfect wedding
My wedding theme was Cottagecore Fairytale and this incredible venue hit the nail on the head! My husband & I got married in the Sweetwater Branch Inn gardens on a gorgeous, clear, and crisp November during sunset. The entire day was magical and I attribute a large amount of that to the knowledgeable, prepared, & courteous Sweetwater staff that worked very hard to ensure that my day was special. My husband and I selected the weekend package which included rehearsal time & dinner on Friday. Wedding on Saturday. Morning after brunch on Sunday with a mimosa bar and an incredible buffet of delectable food!! I cannot say enough about the food. The food was divine! All three days, absolutely incredible food. Every single server was kind and friendly. They all smiled and tried to anticipate needs. The day of the wedding, the lovely wedding coordinator at Sweetwater, Maria, personally found me & mr husband at the reception and brought us a tray of all the foods that were going out. This way we got to mingle AND enjoy the food that we selected. Everything about my wedding was magical. I will definitely be coming back for an anniversary to have another party.
PS I forgot to mention how incredible the honeymoon cottage is! There is a jacuzzi in the room as well as a fire place, kitchen, and bathroom with standing shower. The bed in the honeymoon cottage is the most comfortable bed I have ever slept on. It is so good I emailed Sweetwater to inquire about the brand & type (and they responded immediately too!). -
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Ashlie R. Sent on 11/14/2021Perfect venue for a perfect day
Everyone was friendly and helpful. Casey and Maria helped to coordinate all the details and the menu to help bring our vision to life :) Both the ceremony and rehearsal spaces were beautiful. -
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Keeley S. Sent on 07/07/2021Love Them!
I cannot say enough amazing things about Sweetwater Branch Inn. Maria & Casey were insightful, patient, and thorough through the planning process. Day of, the food was incredible and all my guests had nothing but great things to say. We also stayed in the Island Grove room to get ready in and I loved the natural light and spacious design. Sweetwater Branch is the complete package for everything a bride needs! -
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Reva L. Sent on 06/11/2021Book your wedding at Sweetwater Branch Inn -- you won't regret it!
I had my wedding at Sweetwater Branch Inn on 5/30/21 and it was absolutely beautiful! I could not have asked for a better venue to have my wedding at. All of our close family and friends stay on property at Sweetwater for the wedding and everyone kept raving about how beautiful the property was! I had the pleasure of working with the event directors at Sweetwater Branch Inn for over 2 years while planning my wedding. Sweetwater was EXTREMELY understanding and easy to work with when my wedding had to be postponed twice due to covid. They consistently were quick to answer emails, phone calls and give professional advice throughout the postponement and planning process. Sweetwater also provides in-house catering for weddings and the food was absolutely delicious. I had multiple people tell me it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding! I would book my wedding at Sweetwater Branch Inn again in a heartbeat and would recommend it to anyone looking for an amazing wedding experience! -
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Kristin H. Sent on 06/03/2021The best wedding venue ever
Sweetwater Branch Inn is the best! The venue itself is so beautiful and the staff do an incredible job to make sure your wedding goes super smoothly. We didn’t have a wedding planner or day of coordinator, and it really wasn’t a problem because Casey, the Event Coordinator at Sweetwater, was there the whole time making sure everything was perfect! I couldn’t imagine a better place to get married and have a reception!! Also, the rooms are adorable and our guests loved being able to stay on site!! -
Teresa K. Sent on 08/30/2020
Wedding during a pandemic!
During a pandemic, it is extremely difficult to pull off what is supposed to be one of lifes most memorable events, marriage. But that is exactly what Sweetwater did for our family! Thank you for your professionalism, flexibility, smiles, and beautiful location. We all are so thrilled we got to have Abigail and Jared's day with you! Again, Thank You! -
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Hannah Sent on 04/16/2021Wonderful human beings!
We loved being at Sweetwater for our wedding! Our coordinator Maria was WONDERFUL. She handled every problem with grace and professionalism, especially when one of our vendors did not deliver as promised. We had all of our guests say that this wedding was one of the best weddings they had ever attended. We love you Sweetwater!!Sweetwater Branch Inn's reply:
Thank you much for your kind words, Hannah! It was truly my pleasure working with you and Judah on your special day. We hope to see you back at Sweetwater soon. - Maria :) -
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Emily W. Sent on 12/09/2020Best Gainesville Venue - Hands Down
I cannot recommend Sweetwater Branch Inn enough! Their prices were the most reasonable of any venue I looked at - and I looked at a lot. Maria was extremely attentive to detail and always on top of things. She really took a lot of pressure and anxiety off of my plate while I was planning. Whenever I needed to update something or needed to change something to better fit our budget, she was there to help. The whole staff at Sweetwater is kind, professional, and attentive. My guests ranted and raved about how perfect our venue and service was, and I couldn't agree more!
One of the benefits of Sweetwater is that you can also stay on site. Their rooms are absolutely lovely. I highly recommend staying in the Honeymoon cottage if you can! We were able to have our whole family stay on site to have an easy yet luxurious wedding weekend. :)Sweetwater Branch Inn's reply:
Thank you so much for your kinds words!! It was such a pleasure working with all of you. We hope to see you back at Sweetwater. - Best wishes, Maria :) -
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Alaina W. Sent on 01/07/2021Beautiful and Perfect!
Sweetwater Branch Inn was a perfect venue for us. Casey Henshaw and the staff made everything go smoothly and made sure we were always taken care of. They also made all our guests feel safe in the midst of the pandemic. The Sweetwater chef makes incredible food and the rooms were comfortable, clean and historic. Even with Florida afternoon showers when our ceremony was supposed to begin, the staff gladly waited out the rain and hand dried everything to get our ceremony going in perfect time. We couldn't ask for a better experience or better people to work with. -
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Maria H. Sent on 11/06/2020
Great Venue
Sweetwater Branch made my special day everything that I had dreamed of. Everyone enjoyed the venue, food and attention. Furthermore, I loved working with them throughout the planning and how they manage the wedding in the middle of the pandemic. -
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Katie M. Sent on 11/11/2020Perfect reception
Sweetwater Branch Inn was the best wedding venue I could have ever asked for. The venue itself is stunning both indoors and outdoors. Casey and the team did a brilliant job of organizing the reception and coordinating the day so that the event went smoothly. The staff did great with COVID-19 limitations - all staff wore masks, handled food/beverages for guests, and had sanitizers available as well. When I got to the reception, I did not have to worry about a thing. They have clearly experienced professionals and know how to hold large events. I'm genuinely very happy that I chose SWB for my wedding reception!!! -
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Logan M. Sent on 04/10/20222020 to 2022
We've had TWO weddings with Sweetwater! The team was so accommodating in the weeks leading up to our March 2020 wedding at the beginning of covid. We ultimately ended up postponing our full celebration, but they still let us have an intimate wedding in the gardens.
Fast forward two years - the team made it a breeze to pick-up where we left of for our rescheduled wedding celebrations. Adrienne was a delight to work with (as well as Maria and Casey previously) and the reception went off without a hitch! Everyone was raving about the meal and the venue. The catering staff was super friendly and helpful during the event. Staying on site made set-up a breeze. The Nora-Belle Cottage is a great option for a wedding party to get ready.
My only advice is that if you are planning for your guests to stay on site, check with the lodging office to make sure they haven't booked a special event (booked out more than the year in advance that you can reserve a room) for the date you are looking at. We were surprised to find out that most of the single rooms had been booked for a Rhodes Scholar event during the 2020 planning process. We had guests prepared to book their rooms the exact date that it was 365 days out, but the rooms were already gone, so that was disappointing. But in the grand scheme of things, no complaints here! We are so glad we had our wedding at Sweetwater! -
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Alison R. Sent on 01/02/2020Elegant and Memorable
We had the best wedding ever thanks to sweetwater. The food was impeccable, the atmosphere was simply sublime, and the staff was so kind. Everyone raved about how great the venue was. Thank you so much
Love the WoodwardsSweetwater Branch Inn's reply:
Hi Alison!!
I am so very happy to hear that you an Jonathan had a good experience at Sweetwater! It was such a pleasure working with you and being part of your special day.
We wish you all the best in your new lives together!
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Shannon Sent on 12/03/2019Charming and Elegant Wedding Venue
We chose Sweetwater Branch Inn for our rehearsal dinner and wedding in October. This venue is so charming, elegant, and beautiful for weddings. I can honestly say there is nothing else like it in the Gainesville area. It the first venue we toured and we knew right then that we would end up choosing Sweetwater for our wedding. Casey was our event planner for both our events. She is so professional and helpful with any questions or concerns we had along the way. The wedding planners always respond within a day of emailing. Also, your other vendors who work in the area (DJ’s, photographers, florists, etc.) are familiar with the venue which makes it very easy for them to plan and set up.
We had our rehearsal dinner in the McKenzie House, which is a smaller venue for more intimate events. There are so many unique and beautiful places to take photos. The service was incredible and the food was delicious. We had our wedding ceremony in the garden and our reception was in the McKenzie Hall. Everything was set up perfectly how we wanted and the space was so beautiful. Our guests were so impressed Sweetwater’s unique charm. It is a perfect space for an indoor-outdoor wedding reception. We had people dancing inside, and others chatting and playing yard games outside all night. Thanks to the Sweetwater staff, our wedding turned out so perfectly and I couldn’t have asked for anything better.
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Ashley Sent on 02/16/2020
Charming local venue with wonderful event staff!
Always such a pleasure working with this charming venue! Gorgeous details can be found inside and out - and I've been lucky enough to create floral installations for several weddings here with my floral design company, Garden and Grace Florals. The event and catering staff is always incredibly helpful and willing to do whatever is needed to ensure the events they host are not only gorgeous but also impeccably planned! -
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