Bending Branch Ranch is a wedding venue in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, spanning more than 10 acres of beautiful farmland and picturesque views. Boasting incredible style and authentic ranch living, the venue welcomes to-be-weds and their nearest and dearest during all seasons to make their vows. Purpose-built for weddings, the staff at this ranch strive to deliver high-quality and seamless services to engaged couples, ensuring a wonderful experience for all.
Facilities and Capacity
Bending Branch Ranch exudes a luxurious rustic ambiance. A combination of elegance and premier amenities with the care-free living of the countryside. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor weddings, there are several event spaces throughout the property for ceremonies and receptions. Inclement weather is not an issue at the ranch due to their covered outdoor ceremony options. Couples can make their vows by the grand mossy oak tree, featuring mahogany chairs for a bohemian aesthetic. Alternatively, ceremonies can be held under the newly constructed Pavilion with elegant market lighting. Newlyweds can celebrate in style in the indoor climate-controlled reception venue. Sprinkled amidst the event spaces are many decorative elements such as garden waterfalls, outdoor chandeliers, and a horse-drawn carriage. These features create many eye-catching and wonderful backdrops throughout the property, ideal for capturing photo-worthy moments.
Services Offered
Bending Branch Farm offers all-inclusive wedding packages for to-be-weds planning their big day. Full-service bar packages are available with items such as specialty drinks, house beers and wines, and professional bartending staff. To-be-weds are also welcome to use the bridal cottage which is available on their big day. We also feature a home that we call the "grooms quarters" so each side of the wedding party as ample space to prepare for the big day.
Words can’t even describe how amazing the bending branch ranch is. Ashley… MY GIRL, she knew exactly what I needed the entire time before I even knew what I needed. The entire night ran so smoothly nothing went wrong and even if it did she handled it perfectly and I had no idea. She became more than just my coordinator, she’s someone I want to keep around forever! So much love for her and beyond grateful for everything she did for us! Carrie the bartender was simply amazing she helped so much when it came to amounts and recommendations on anything! No matter where I wanted the bar to be or if wouldn’t work she would try just to make sure it happened for me regardless! Cona images was simply the best! Tony knew exactly what mike and I had envisioned for our big day, knew how to handle everybody and make sure everything ran perfectly. Holly and Joe are just simply amazing people… they’ve created a beautiful place for our big day, our early in the morning making sure the venue looked absolutely beautiful for us, Joe even snuck in for a few pics with the girls ;) LOL These people and this venue will forever hold a special place in our hearts! We love bending branch ranch and every one attending ! Reviewed on 05-11-2023
Caitlin Shaw(other)5 out of 5 Rating
BBR is a BEAUTIFUL venue and we had such an amazing experience! Holly and Joe are wonderful to work with, along with their amazing vendors! Joe was our officiant and did a great job! Ashley was our coordinator and was the BEST ever! If we had to do it all over again, we wouldn’t change a single thing! Reviewed on 05-11-2023
Megan Romanov(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Holly and Joe bought the venue after getting married there themselves, and you can tell. They’re both so passionate about the wedding experience that the couple and their guests experience. Holly was a stellar coordinator and did everything right to ensure that we experienced the wedding day of our dreams. We solely followed her recommendations for vendors and were blown away with each of them, from photographers to caterers. This venue and its owners are truly special, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience from planning all the way through to our wedding day. 11/10 Reviewed on 18-10-2023
Jamyson Castillo(other)5 out of 5 Rating
I want to recommend this venue to EVERY COUPLE OUT THERE! It was absolutely stunning and our guests couldn’t stop complimenting it. Holly, Joe, Carrie, Jessica, and our other vendors were absolutely incredible and made this brides dreams come true. My husband and I were stress free and they went above and beyond all of our expectations. Most importantly, this venue knows how to have fun! Reviewed on 13-10-2023
Shannon Budd(other)5 out of 5 Rating
We absolutely fell in love with the everything about Bending Branch Ranch, from start to finish everything so so smooth and perfect. The owners Holly and Joe and Ashley our coordinator went above and beyond to make our day amazing. We went with the bundle that included the coordinator, photographer, bartender and DJ, let me tell you… DO IT! They recommend the absolute best people and they work so well together. I had no stress planning, Ashley took care of literally everything. The place is huge, so many great photo opportunities, my bridal party was HUGE and we had our own houses to get ready in (not little rooms like most places). It’s hard to put into words how amazing our day was because of them. Reviewed on 11-10-2023
Faith Ferguson(other)5 out of 5 Rating
My husband & I got married at bending branch and we had a stellar experience from the time we toured until our wedding date! The staff/owners are so accommodating and the sweetest people. They truly care about your wedding as if it were their own! Our coordinator Ashley helped with our vendors, our idea & any wedding questions we may of had!! All we had to do was show up on our wedding day, with no stress and the venue was ready for us! The property is stunning, no details go missed! There were so many beautiful places for pictures. Overall we couldn’t have picked a better wedding venue, we’re lifetime BBR fans!! ❤️ Reviewed on 10-10-2023
Kirsten Woodward(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Bending branch is a stunning venue is amazing staff! Everyone was so helpful and accommodating and made our day perfect!! Reviewed on 10-10-2023
Cristine Hall(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-04-2023 I don’t even know where to begin other than saying this venue is incredible! The staff is phenomenal to work with, the venue itself is gorgeous and the overall experience was near flawless. Holly, Ashley, and the team did all they could and then some to help put our day together perfectly and then on our day they did everything to make sure it was executed beautifully. I can’t speak high enough of the team and the venue. We had an amazing experience from day 1 and are so happy we chose BBR! Reviewed on 08-05-2023
Stephanie Ibarra(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-10-2022 There is not enough great things I can say about Holly, Joe and the Bending Branch Family!! For one, this venue is stunning!!! So many of my guest were just as in awe over the beauty of this place. Let me talk about Holly & Joe (owners)... these two make you feel like you are Family. They made Aaron and I feel as if our day was just as important to them as it was to us. You are not just 'another' couple. Holly worked closely with my wedding planner and mom to make sure it was EXACTLY what I wanted. She took the time to understand my vision and made it come together with a smile. They are so genuine and really want nothing more to have a 5+ star experience. Holly & Joe, I know I said this before but you both will always hold a special place in our hearts. This was over a year of planning and it was worth it. There was no stress (for me - I should clarify 😂), no drama and our day was absolutely perfect! Thank you so so much!! 💓 Reviewed on 17-10-2022
Jessica Dionne(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-06-2022 Look no further for a rustic but beautiful wedding venue! The owners Holly and Joe handled every detail perfectly! As the bride, I was able to coordinate everything with them and they executed it with such professionalism and care…I didn’t have a care in the world other than marring my best friend on our wedding day! The property itself is gorgeous, with a beautiful bridal cottage and wonderful grooms house. Our reception in the barn was perfect…plenty of space for all of our guests to dance and celebrate! Cannot say enough good things about our experience! Reviewed on 26-06-2022
Nicole Payne(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-11-2021 Bending Branch Ranch was absolutely wonderful to work with! They stay in touch, answer all your questions, and are so flexible to help meet your needs/dreams! The venue is beautiful, you get the entire day to set up and celebrate, there are entire houses on property for both bride AND groom to get ready with their parties, everything was just above and beyond other comparable venues in a 2 hrs radius. Highly recommend! Reviewed on 10-04-2022
Annalisa M(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-03-2022 If you are looking for a venue that will wow your guests and where the owners are so amazing you want to be best friends with them, this is your place! I accidentally found this place when I was looking for a barn style venue 2 years ago and can I just say I was amazed. It has an enchanted feel with a low key vibe. Holly, Joe and their mother run the entire venue and were absolutely on top of everything through the entirety of the planning process to the day of. They kept me organized as to what I needed to have completed and so much is included in your price! With the payment, it included the ceremony outdoor area, cocktail area in front of the barn, and huge barn for the reception. Additionally, they have cute areas surrounding the barn like a pond with fountain, bonfire, beautifully lit up outdoor living rooms and oh my gosh so many picture spots! I had soooooo many people say this was the best wedding they have ever been to and I can honestly say it was due to the event coordinators there. Day of I felt so supported by them and it was so fluid there was zero stress. Holly, Joe, and their mom checked on us frequently to make sure we were ok. The other amazing part of this venue is there is a girl suite and a guy suite to get ready in which are decorating so adorably. I had one vendor mess up that was separate from the venue it was a keg van that has beer taps off of the side and when I say Holly was on top of it to make sure I got what I wanted from that vendor I mean it. The keg van (separate from this venue) forgot to pick up the kegs and I automatically started getting nervous and Holly jumped right into action and was able to find local kegs we could use. These guys deserve any award for their work they do because they went above and beyond. My now husband even stated to me verbatim \"those guys made me feel like a king that day they kept checking on me making sure I was taken care of\" and that sums up how I feel as well. One of my favorite parts was when my husband and I were getting our pictures taken and we strolled over to the horse they have away from all of the guests and Holly and Joe came over. We chatted for awhile and reflected on what has happened and they just know how to keep you calm and they are just such great people. We all took pics together because I want to remember them for forever for how amazing they were with making our wedding perfect. There is nothing I would change and I only have this venue to thank for that. I wish I could do this day all over again because it was such a stunning location with the greatest people. Highest recommendation ever! Reviewed on 08-03-2022
Merequa Petit(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-03-2022 Where do I start. From the moment I drove on to this property I fell in love. 10 acres of absolute beauty. 2 homes on the property- a bridal and groomsmen suite Then there is the barn!!! This is simply the most beautiful part of the entire property. We met with Holly and Joe (the owners) and immediately fell in love with them both. Holly is the sweetest, kindest, most thoughtful, super organized and the biggest and best BOSS LADY I know. Her energy and happiness is infectious. After touring the property we immediately stopped our search for our venue and book with Holly at BBR. The entire 6 months of planning up to our event was supported by the BBR team and Holly. The day of the event I woke up to a good morning text from Holly which just made me super excited and feeling super confident in how perfect my day was going to be. And perfect it was. The entire event flowed according to plan and was absolutely perfect. The entire crew made every move look flawless and easy. Thank you Holly, Joe and the Bending Branch Ranch Team. My day was EPIC because of you. Reviewed on 05-03-2022
Mary Lerch(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-01-2022 We are so thankful we chose Bending Branch Ranch as our wedding venue! We would highly recommend it. The owners and coordinator were quick to respond to all of our questions leading up to the day and accommodate everything we needed to make the day special. The venue itself is stunning and the pictures don’t seem to do it justice. Our guests loved it, we loved it, and I would recommend it to any and everyone. This is easily one of the best venues there is! Reviewed on 25-01-2022
Jordan Wood(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-12-2021 WOW! My husband and I could not be happier that we chose Bending Branch Ranch as our venue for our wedding. Kelli and Holly are both SO helpful and easy to talk to. I never felt like I was bothering them with any questions, they were always available to answer anything I needed. The venue itself is SO gorgeous, you really don't need to add much more to it for your special day. I am so grateful we chose BBR, Kelli made it so much easier for me and the place was just breathtaking. If you are looking for a venue, look no further, this is the one for you. Reviewed on 05-01-2022
Jessica George(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-12-2021 Wonderful, magical and most romantic site for a wedding. The staff goes above and beyond making your day so special . Almost all our guest where from out of town and can’t believe how beautiful this place was. Thank you for letting me have my most magical day at this venue. We made a life time of memories ❤️ Reviewed on 19-12-2021
Kayla Malkos(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 27-11-2021 My husband and I just recently got married at Bending Branch and it was PERFECT! The venue is absolutely stunning and everyone we worked with was amazing! Holly and Joe, the owners, are the sweetest people and were very responsive any time I had a question. Kelli, the month of coordinator, was just great! I was constantly reaching out with questions and she was always happy to help and the day of, she was great! We didn't have to set up anything which took so much stress off of me and my family so we were able to just enjoy the entire day! HIGHLY recommend this venue! Reviewed on 04-12-2021
Adriana Rodriguez(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-10-2021 Adriana R. Married on 10/21/2021Best Day Ever! Beautiful venue with amazing staff! This venue is breathtaking! We decided to go with the all inclusive package that they offer and it was the best decision we made. Planning was stress free. My coordinator Kelli was amazing!! The owner Holly and Joemade us feel like family!! Would definitely recommend for any event!! I was blow away by my experience!! Reviewed on 01-12-2021
Alyssa Bayliff(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 13-11-2021 Wow, where do I start!!! Bending Branch Ranch is a venue you NEED to see in person. Pictures don’t do it justice. We had our wedding here 11/13/2021 and it was hands down the BEST DAY EVER. The owners Holly and Joe are genuinely the nicest people you will ever meet. They are quick to help, always responsive if you have ANY questions, or concerns they are a text or phone call away!! Every detail I wanted was met, and executed perfectly…nothing I said went unnoticed. On our wedding day the chance or rain was high and Kelli & Holly made sure to have a plan incase it didn’t clear up. I was determined to have my ceremony outside and the two of them made it happen!! The weather turned out to be beautiful and better than I could have expected! Hands down would not have wanted our wedding any where else besides here. I wish I could get married 1000000x over again at Bending Branch Ranch! Reviewed on 15-11-2021
Rachel Peters(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-10-2021 The best venue there ever was. 💕Between the beautiful property and the MOST organized, passionate owners/wedding coordinators, you really can’t dream of anything better for your big day. Kelli, Holly, and Joe were on top of everything and went above and beyond to make the day go smoothly and beautiful. The little details and their positive spirits is what I will remember the most. I can’t thank BBR enough and hope all my friends will get married there so I can keep coming back. Reviewed on 11-10-2021
Mindy James(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 02-10-2021 The most beautiful property to have your wedding. We had our daughter's wedding there last weekend and it was perfect. All our guest raved about how beautiful the property was and how perfect everything turned out. The owners Joe and Holly were very accommodating and made sure all our concerns and wishes were handled. Kelli our coordinator was top notch. She worked so hard and never stopped the entire day till everything was perfect. She worked hand in hand with all of our vendors in coordinating and setting everything up. Ashley the other coordinator who helped was amazing as well. I can honestly say I enjoyed every aspect of the day as a MOB without worrying about how smoothly things were going to run. They took care of everything! They made this day one of the best days of my families life. Reviewed on 07-10-2021
Molly Livingood(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-03-2021 My husband and I just had the pleasure of having our wedding at Bending Branch. We have been waiting for this day for TWO years and it was beyond our expectations. Holly and Joe were there with us planning every step of the way. Holly made sure to make our day absolutely perfect without even breaking a sweat. She is a BBR bride herself and knows exactly how to make dreams come true. From texts and calls to decorations, making last minute changes and adding little details I never even thought of. Our day of coordinator Kelli was organized, sweet, calm, and kept the night running smoothly. Thank you, thank you. Thank you! Reviewed on 30-03-2021
Ashley Hirsch(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-11-2020 Bending Branch Ranch is the most beautiful wedding venue. Holly and Joe are my absolute favorite people. They were SO helpful and accommodating as my wedding was booked before they took ownership and then with everything going on with Covid. They were super willing to work with me, all my ideas and were on top of everything that had to get done. Our wedding day was everything and more and it wouldn’t have been anything close to what we had if it wasn’t for them! Holly and Joe really take their time to get to know you and work with you so that your vision comes to life and I was absolutely blown away on our wedding day. This property so versatile and all the additions they have added take it to the next level. Not many venues have the amenities Bending Branch Ranch does and that is what puts them at the top! Reviewed on 03-02-2021
Kelli Nelson(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-11-2020 Let me just start by saying it has been one heck of a journey with Bending Branch Ranch… The old owners had no clue what they were doing to the point where I almost thought about finding another venue, but love the location and all that the venue had to offer. Once Holly and Joe bought the venue it was nothing but smooth sailing. They were super responsive and attentive. They were super willing to let me check out the venue on a couple of occasions and kept me posted on any progress of the barn. Even day of they were slinging drinks and cutting limes to help the bar move a little faster. Overall great experience with this venue and cannot say enough great things about these two. Reviewed on 28-11-2020