Sweetwater Branch Inn
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About This Vendor
A Hidden Gem Nestled in North Central Florida
Sweetwater's lush, manicured gardens complete with a colonnade and gazebo flourish beside the spacious McKenzie Reception Hall - capable of hosting an on-site reception for up to 250 guests. With custom catering and 29 suites & cottages for guests, Sweetwater is your already gorgeous total package.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 250
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Se Habla Español, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Garden, Historic Venue, Hotel, Park, Tented
Business AttributesHispanic or Latinx-owned Business, Woman-owned Business
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Sweetwater Branch Inn Reviews
Victoria Duclos (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Loved Sweetwater! The customer service was excellent on the hospitality side and for the venue side, Adrienne was excellent as well as anyone else I spoke on the phone with or stayed in communication with via email. My husband and I live in Sunrise, FL and they still made the planning of all things smooth and comfortable. We felt stress not one time during this whole process. Be sure to look carefully of where you choose to lodge as I learned once I arrived that our room had another unit attached to it from the inside. You can hear the other guests. I am not sure if all units are like this, but if you prefer to be solo, make sure to inquire. I did not know and did not read the description well enough so that was on me. Nothing on Sweetwater's end. Our wedding was beautiful and memorable. We can't wait to return just because! Nothing but good vibes from the establishment :) I am not sure if this is universal party planning etiquette, but be sure to include your vendors on the guest list as they will be accounted for because they make a late for them as well. I am not sure if this is optional, but it is good to know that this is their policy so you know how to manage guest count. And if you're getting married, don't forget to include yourselves! Can't wait to return:)
Reviewed on 12-12-2023
Loved Sweetwater! The customer service was excellent on the hospitality side and for the venue side, Adrienne was excellent as well as anyone else I spoke on the phone with or stayed in communication with via email. My husband and I live in Sunrise, FL and they still made the planning of all things smooth and comfortable. We felt stress not one time during this whole process. Be sure to look carefully of where you choose to lodge as I learned once I arrived that our room had another unit attached to it from the inside. You can hear the other guests. I am not sure if all units are like this, but if you prefer to be solo, make sure to inquire. I did not know and did not read the description well enough so that was on me. Nothing on Sweetwater's end. Our wedding was beautiful and memorable. We can't wait to return just because! Nothing but good vibes from the establishment :) I am not sure if this is universal party planning etiquette, but be sure to include your vendors on the guest list as they will be accounted for because they make a late for them as well. I am not sure if this is optional, but it is good to know that this is their policy so you know how to manage guest count. And if you're getting married, don't forget to include yourselves! Can't wait to return:)
Reviewed on 12-12-2023
Stuart Clarry (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We recently hosted our wedding at Sweetwater Branch Inn. What a magical place! The rooms are spacious quaint, and well-equipped. Several have 2 person hot tubs and water dispensers. Everything was immaculately clean and fresh!Breakfast is super tasty with a selection of hot items, bread, cakes, and pastries.In terms of a wedding venue, Adrienne is Sweetwater's event coordinator, and we could have not asked for a more knowledgeable and friendly person. She will make your wedding perfect as well! The Gardens and dining hall are very beautiful and without compare in Gainesville. In fact the whole property seems to take a guest back about 100 years in time to when the city was a different place. I hope to not get married again :-) but if I do I will want it to be here!
Reviewed on 05-12-2023
We recently hosted our wedding at Sweetwater Branch Inn. What a magical place! The rooms are spacious quaint, and well-equipped. Several have 2 person hot tubs and water dispensers. Everything was immaculately clean and fresh!Breakfast is super tasty with a selection of hot items, bread, cakes, and pastries.In terms of a wedding venue, Adrienne is Sweetwater's event coordinator, and we could have not asked for a more knowledgeable and friendly person. She will make your wedding perfect as well! The Gardens and dining hall are very beautiful and without compare in Gainesville. In fact the whole property seems to take a guest back about 100 years in time to when the city was a different place. I hope to not get married again :-) but if I do I will want it to be here!
Reviewed on 05-12-2023
Alexandra Hernandez (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We loved working with Sweetwater Branch Inn for our wedding! They made everything so smooth for us! We and our guests enjoyed staying on-site during our wedding weekend. Everything was beautiful and smooth, and the food on our wedding day was delicious! Many of our guests said they really enjoyed the food! Thanks for making our wedding day special! Such a beautiful place to get married :)
Reviewed on 04-12-2023
We loved working with Sweetwater Branch Inn for our wedding! They made everything so smooth for us! We and our guests enjoyed staying on-site during our wedding weekend. Everything was beautiful and smooth, and the food on our wedding day was delicious! Many of our guests said they really enjoyed the food! Thanks for making our wedding day special! Such a beautiful place to get married :)
Reviewed on 04-12-2023
Catherine R (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We absolutely loved working with Sweetwater Branch Inn to host our wedding reception! They were kind, helpful, clear, thorough, and attentive throughout the entire planning process. We emailed them lots of random questions that they answered right away. Our coordinator for the venue, Adrienne Phillips, (and the entire Events Team) were exceptional and provided a beautiful space/atmosphere for our reception. The grounds are beautiful, the Inn itself is such a lovely place to stay, the food was great, and the staff amazing. I highly recommend touring/booking Sweetwater Branch Inn, it was more then we could have hoped for! 10/10!
Reviewed on 24-06-2023
We absolutely loved working with Sweetwater Branch Inn to host our wedding reception! They were kind, helpful, clear, thorough, and attentive throughout the entire planning process. We emailed them lots of random questions that they answered right away. Our coordinator for the venue, Adrienne Phillips, (and the entire Events Team) were exceptional and provided a beautiful space/atmosphere for our reception. The grounds are beautiful, the Inn itself is such a lovely place to stay, the food was great, and the staff amazing. I highly recommend touring/booking Sweetwater Branch Inn, it was more then we could have hoped for! 10/10!
Reviewed on 24-06-2023
Dolores Mosby (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-03-2023
Sweetwater was wonderful. They were a pleasure to work with and made my daughter’s wedding just perfect!
Reviewed on 10-04-2023
Wedding Date 11-03-2023
Sweetwater was wonderful. They were a pleasure to work with and made my daughter’s wedding just perfect!
Reviewed on 10-04-2023
Beth Lauf (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
We are locals to GNV and had a lovely time meeting with the event coordinator, Adrienne. The team was responsive in communication and offered many options to fit our needs. Our tasting was outstanding-the owner herself cooked our meal. The pricing is affordable and reasonable. The grounds are stunning and well-kept gardens. Sweetwater is a dream for your wedding! We highly recommend working with their team and enjoying this unique venue for your wedding, event, or a cottage style lodging for your guests!
Reviewed on 07-03-2023
We are locals to GNV and had a lovely time meeting with the event coordinator, Adrienne. The team was responsive in communication and offered many options to fit our needs. Our tasting was outstanding-the owner herself cooked our meal. The pricing is affordable and reasonable. The grounds are stunning and well-kept gardens. Sweetwater is a dream for your wedding! We highly recommend working with their team and enjoying this unique venue for your wedding, event, or a cottage style lodging for your guests!
Reviewed on 07-03-2023
Paige Smith (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-04-2022
The perfect space for our romantic garden wedding with indoor reception, located in downtown Gainesville. Our day was perfect and the food was delicious!
Reviewed on 09-01-2023
Wedding Date 30-04-2022
The perfect space for our romantic garden wedding with indoor reception, located in downtown Gainesville. Our day was perfect and the food was delicious!
Reviewed on 09-01-2023
Jessica Stone (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-09-2022
I got married here in September. This is a very beautiful venue that could suit any wedding theme/vibes. For me, I opted for this venue as my ceremony and reception space. They also did the catering and the bar tending. There are many good things I could say. The food was great and the bar tender was amazing and super sweet! Unfortunately, there were quite a few things that didn’t settle well with me. In part of the planning process you sit down with the events coordinators and go over the the final details, break down the costs, and build a time line. There are many thing you can add, take away, suggest, ect to make the day your own. One thing included would be a day of coordinator that is included in the price break down. We were told and understood that we would be setting up all of our own decorations and communicating with our other vendors (which was perfectly okay). The purpose the day of coordinator would be over-seeing the venue’s staff and keeping thing on track and smooth as far as timing as they had a copy of the timeline we went over together. Unfortunately, this did not happen. I saw our day of coordinator maybe 3 times. The first time was prior to the ceremony. While my now husband and I were doing our first look in our ceremony space. In our contract we rented the space prior to the ceremony time so that we had time to set up and take pictures. We were not greeted kindly when taking pictures prior to our ceremony time in this space because the chairs weren’t set up yet. Please keep in mind this was less than an hour before the ceremony. I was crossing my fingers hoping they would even put out the chairs. About 20 minutes prior to the ceremony starting, when guest were arriving to take their seats, someone was using a leaf blower to clear the area of leaves. This may sound picky, yes I appreciate them clearing out the leaves, but could they not have done that earlier? This was a evening wedding. The leaf blower is very loud and disruptive. From my perspective, as the bride, this added a great deal of stress on me. I never saw the coordinator during the ceremony and not even until after cocktail hour when dinner was being served when she grabbed me to make my plate. The final time a saw her was when she reminded me that we had 2 hours or so left in the space and needed to start wrapping up the evening and we still had toast and cake cutting to do, which again is fine but I was the bride, I had a few drinks, and I was trying to enjoy my wedding day and not stress about keeping things on time because there was someone there who was paid to do that job. Finally as the end of the night, we planned to do the exit, nothing fancy, just have everyone lined up for us to leave and get pictures. Unfortunately, again there was no coordinator around to organize this. And I as the bride, didn’t want to ask my guests to line up for me. I thought that was a little weird. So we skipped that, and just hugged everyone good bye. I guess my point is, I was disappointed in the lack of coordination. I didn’t expect much, and I the final details meeting that we had I was told that all of these thing would have been overseen by her. I am mostly disappointed because I paid for something I didn’t get. I could have or would have hired someone or planned a little better to smooth the day out more if I would have known that the day of coordinator wouldn’t actually coordinate anything. While the day was beautiful, I was very stressed out.
Reviewed on 01-11-2022
Wedding Date 23-09-2022
I got married here in September. This is a very beautiful venue that could suit any wedding theme/vibes. For me, I opted for this venue as my ceremony and reception space. They also did the catering and the bar tending. There are many good things I could say. The food was great and the bar tender was amazing and super sweet! Unfortunately, there were quite a few things that didn’t settle well with me. In part of the planning process you sit down with the events coordinators and go over the the final details, break down the costs, and build a time line. There are many thing you can add, take away, suggest, ect to make the day your own. One thing included would be a day of coordinator that is included in the price break down. We were told and understood that we would be setting up all of our own decorations and communicating with our other vendors (which was perfectly okay). The purpose the day of coordinator would be over-seeing the venue’s staff and keeping thing on track and smooth as far as timing as they had a copy of the timeline we went over together. Unfortunately, this did not happen. I saw our day of coordinator maybe 3 times. The first time was prior to the ceremony. While my now husband and I were doing our first look in our ceremony space. In our contract we rented the space prior to the ceremony time so that we had time to set up and take pictures. We were not greeted kindly when taking pictures prior to our ceremony time in this space because the chairs weren’t set up yet. Please keep in mind this was less than an hour before the ceremony. I was crossing my fingers hoping they would even put out the chairs. About 20 minutes prior to the ceremony starting, when guest were arriving to take their seats, someone was using a leaf blower to clear the area of leaves. This may sound picky, yes I appreciate them clearing out the leaves, but could they not have done that earlier? This was a evening wedding. The leaf blower is very loud and disruptive. From my perspective, as the bride, this added a great deal of stress on me. I never saw the coordinator during the ceremony and not even until after cocktail hour when dinner was being served when she grabbed me to make my plate. The final time a saw her was when she reminded me that we had 2 hours or so left in the space and needed to start wrapping up the evening and we still had toast and cake cutting to do, which again is fine but I was the bride, I had a few drinks, and I was trying to enjoy my wedding day and not stress about keeping things on time because there was someone there who was paid to do that job. Finally as the end of the night, we planned to do the exit, nothing fancy, just have everyone lined up for us to leave and get pictures. Unfortunately, again there was no coordinator around to organize this. And I as the bride, didn’t want to ask my guests to line up for me. I thought that was a little weird. So we skipped that, and just hugged everyone good bye. I guess my point is, I was disappointed in the lack of coordination. I didn’t expect much, and I the final details meeting that we had I was told that all of these thing would have been overseen by her. I am mostly disappointed because I paid for something I didn’t get. I could have or would have hired someone or planned a little better to smooth the day out more if I would have known that the day of coordinator wouldn’t actually coordinate anything. While the day was beautiful, I was very stressed out.
Reviewed on 01-11-2022
Mikkala Supancic (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-10-2022
Everything about SWB Inn is amazing! The staff was very nice and attentive. The location and venue was absolutely beautiful! I couldn't speak more highly about this venue. My wedding was everything I wanted it to be. The McKenzie garden is stunning in the day and at night. The Victorian architecture and character of the property adds to the whimsical atmosphere. The staff was very kind, quick to serve guests and take away finished dishes. The food was delicious, all the guests loved it! I would highly recommend this venue to anyone.
Reviewed on 01-11-2022
Wedding Date 14-10-2022
Everything about SWB Inn is amazing! The staff was very nice and attentive. The location and venue was absolutely beautiful! I couldn't speak more highly about this venue. My wedding was everything I wanted it to be. The McKenzie garden is stunning in the day and at night. The Victorian architecture and character of the property adds to the whimsical atmosphere. The staff was very kind, quick to serve guests and take away finished dishes. The food was delicious, all the guests loved it! I would highly recommend this venue to anyone.
Reviewed on 01-11-2022
Kimber Daff (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-12-2021
Sweetwater is a local venue to my husband and I, and we are very thankful to have chosen them for our reception! The team is very knowledgeable and really nice! They make sure to keep you updated on important dates and changes if any were made. Day of coordination is superb, they have everything handled and I was so amazed to see it all set up for our reception. They took all of my ideas and made them come to life. They offer great packages and you can add or take things off as you like in accordance with them. For lodging, my bridesmaids and I got ready and stayed in the Island Grove Cottage and Lester's Place, while both sets of parents rented La Chua and Cross Creek. Island Grove was perfect as we had plenty of room for getting ready the morning of, as well as for pictures. My husband and I did our first look photos in their gardens area and it was absolutely perfect. They make sure to keep everything looking nice and the plants are also well taken care of. Many people use this venue for a ceremony and reception, but we used it for our reception. We got to be on the grounds early for photos, and there was no hassle, even though we were not technically \"using\" it yet. They also make sure to let other events know there is a wedding going on, that way you do not have random strangers walking through your event. Parking is super easy, you can use the Alachua County School Board lot right across the road from them. They provide parking signs you can personalize for guests to know where they need to go. Our day was nothing short of perfect and the reception was everything I could have asked for. I would definitely recommend this venue and this team, you will not be disappointed.
Reviewed on 16-03-2022
Wedding Date 18-12-2021
Sweetwater is a local venue to my husband and I, and we are very thankful to have chosen them for our reception! The team is very knowledgeable and really nice! They make sure to keep you updated on important dates and changes if any were made. Day of coordination is superb, they have everything handled and I was so amazed to see it all set up for our reception. They took all of my ideas and made them come to life. They offer great packages and you can add or take things off as you like in accordance with them. For lodging, my bridesmaids and I got ready and stayed in the Island Grove Cottage and Lester's Place, while both sets of parents rented La Chua and Cross Creek. Island Grove was perfect as we had plenty of room for getting ready the morning of, as well as for pictures. My husband and I did our first look photos in their gardens area and it was absolutely perfect. They make sure to keep everything looking nice and the plants are also well taken care of. Many people use this venue for a ceremony and reception, but we used it for our reception. We got to be on the grounds early for photos, and there was no hassle, even though we were not technically \"using\" it yet. They also make sure to let other events know there is a wedding going on, that way you do not have random strangers walking through your event. Parking is super easy, you can use the Alachua County School Board lot right across the road from them. They provide parking signs you can personalize for guests to know where they need to go. Our day was nothing short of perfect and the reception was everything I could have asked for. I would definitely recommend this venue and this team, you will not be disappointed.
Reviewed on 16-03-2022
Ashley Zintiz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-11-2021
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!).
Reviewed on 05-12-2021
Wedding Date 20-11-2021
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!).
Reviewed on 05-12-2021
Taylor Ganti (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-05-2021
We were looking for a small venue to hold an outdoor ceremony during COVID times and this place was more than perfect. Prices were reasonable given that Sweetwater did EVERYTHING for us. They took care of decorations, set up, catering, and take down of everything. The only thing we had to worry about were our photographer, alcohol, wedding cake, and small additional decorations we brought in ourselves. Could not have been more happy with how our consultant at Sweetwater let us personalize everything to our tastes to make for one of the most memorable days of our lives. Our family who stayed on premises were also ecstatic with their accommodations as well. Thank you Sweetwater!
Reviewed on 29-07-2021
Wedding Date 13-05-2021
We were looking for a small venue to hold an outdoor ceremony during COVID times and this place was more than perfect. Prices were reasonable given that Sweetwater did EVERYTHING for us. They took care of decorations, set up, catering, and take down of everything. The only thing we had to worry about were our photographer, alcohol, wedding cake, and small additional decorations we brought in ourselves. Could not have been more happy with how our consultant at Sweetwater let us personalize everything to our tastes to make for one of the most memorable days of our lives. Our family who stayed on premises were also ecstatic with their accommodations as well. Thank you Sweetwater!
Reviewed on 29-07-2021
Keeley Smith (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-06-2021
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!
Reviewed on 07-07-2021
Wedding Date 12-06-2021
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!
Reviewed on 07-07-2021
Reva Labbe (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-05-2021
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! You won't regret it!
Reviewed on 11-06-2021
Wedding Date 30-05-2021
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! You won't regret it!
Reviewed on 11-06-2021
Katherine Harpold (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-03-2021
Sweetwater exceeded my expectations as a wedding venue! Casey is super helpful and the whole staff is very friendly. They were so thoughtful, they even put some appetizers in our Honeymoon suite for us to snack on after the wedding! Our guests commented that it was some of the best wedding food they have ever had! It is so convenient because most of our guests stayed on site and it was perfect for after the reception. Matthew and I are planning to go back and stay in the Honeymoon suite for our first anniversary :)
Reviewed on 01-04-2021
Wedding Date 21-03-2021
Sweetwater exceeded my expectations as a wedding venue! Casey is super helpful and the whole staff is very friendly. They were so thoughtful, they even put some appetizers in our Honeymoon suite for us to snack on after the wedding! Our guests commented that it was some of the best wedding food they have ever had! It is so convenient because most of our guests stayed on site and it was perfect for after the reception. Matthew and I are planning to go back and stay in the Honeymoon suite for our first anniversary :)
Reviewed on 01-04-2021
Kiara Reynoso (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-02-2021
If you are looking for a venue that has it all? I highly recommend Sweetwater Branch Inn. My husband and I got married on February 2021 and our big day was beyond perfect! Words cannot express how AMAZING everything came out. After, the wedding we kept getting complements on how amazing the SWB staff was and how beautiful this place is. Casey and Maria worked so hard to ensure everything went as I always dreamed and planned. They were like my Fairy Godmothers not only that they guide us through the whole process but they were sweet, super responsive to all of my questions and they made all of my guest feel welcome. I completely trusted them all my plans and visions so they could help me make them true and they SUCCEED! They made sure everything went smooth and everything looked exactly how i visioned it when planning my big day. Bridget did a great job in the kitchen, our food was delicious and it looked just like they describe it on their menu. The Banquet staff was super professional and polite to all of our guests. Marchello and Dorie were super professional and very attentive with our guests. Our Bartenders Solei and Keron made all of our drinks to the point! The end, I couldn’t imagine having my big day at another venue other than SWB. Every time I heard of anyone planning a wedding and looking for a venue all i can think of is SWB. Even Cornelia the owner, was so responsive and ensure i had everything i wanted in my menu and that we had a great time on our big day. Their service is GREAT, their staff its AMAZING and their coordinators are the SWEETEST! I’m looking forward to do all my life events at this venue. Please do yourself a favor and book for a tour so you can feel the magic of this place, you will thank me later! ;)
Reviewed on 26-03-2021
Wedding Date 28-02-2021
If you are looking for a venue that has it all? I highly recommend Sweetwater Branch Inn. My husband and I got married on February 2021 and our big day was beyond perfect! Words cannot express how AMAZING everything came out. After, the wedding we kept getting complements on how amazing the SWB staff was and how beautiful this place is. Casey and Maria worked so hard to ensure everything went as I always dreamed and planned. They were like my Fairy Godmothers not only that they guide us through the whole process but they were sweet, super responsive to all of my questions and they made all of my guest feel welcome. I completely trusted them all my plans and visions so they could help me make them true and they SUCCEED! They made sure everything went smooth and everything looked exactly how i visioned it when planning my big day. Bridget did a great job in the kitchen, our food was delicious and it looked just like they describe it on their menu. The Banquet staff was super professional and polite to all of our guests. Marchello and Dorie were super professional and very attentive with our guests. Our Bartenders Solei and Keron made all of our drinks to the point! The end, I couldn’t imagine having my big day at another venue other than SWB. Every time I heard of anyone planning a wedding and looking for a venue all i can think of is SWB. Even Cornelia the owner, was so responsive and ensure i had everything i wanted in my menu and that we had a great time on our big day. Their service is GREAT, their staff its AMAZING and their coordinators are the SWEETEST! I’m looking forward to do all my life events at this venue. Please do yourself a favor and book for a tour so you can feel the magic of this place, you will thank me later! ;)
Reviewed on 26-03-2021
Kayla Lokeinsky (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-01-2021
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!
Reviewed on 27-01-2021
Wedding Date 16-01-2021
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!
Reviewed on 27-01-2021
Emily Williams-Leslie (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-10-2020
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. :)Also - talk about perfect for photos. Sweetwater Branch Inn has SO MANY spots for absolutely stunning photos. My photographers were just as excited as I was! I truly couldn't be happier.
Reviewed on 12-12-2020
Wedding Date 10-10-2020
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. :)Also - talk about perfect for photos. Sweetwater Branch Inn has SO MANY spots for absolutely stunning photos. My photographers were just as excited as I was! I truly couldn't be happier.
Reviewed on 12-12-2020
Maria Hernandez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-09-2020
Beautiful venue but mostly importantly great people!! Sweetwater event planner worked with me along the whole event, even for very last minute decisions. Loved the place and the overall experience, definitely the hidden gem of Gainesville.
Reviewed on 08-09-2020
Wedding Date 06-09-2020
Beautiful venue but mostly importantly great people!! Sweetwater event planner worked with me along the whole event, even for very last minute decisions. Loved the place and the overall experience, definitely the hidden gem of Gainesville.
Reviewed on 08-09-2020
Emma Little (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-06-2020
Casey, Maria, and all of the Sweetwater Branch Inn staff were absolutely incredible every step of the way! We initially planned to have a 80-120 guest wedding set for 2021, but life circumstances led us to having a smaller wedding of 12 people, which Sweetwater not only immediately accommodated, but helped us create something magical we will remember for the rest of our lives. The venue allows for this type of range in guest list, while not skimping on beauty. We look forward to returning to this local treasure for our future honeymoons and picnic dates!
Reviewed on 16-08-2020
Wedding Date 28-06-2020
Casey, Maria, and all of the Sweetwater Branch Inn staff were absolutely incredible every step of the way! We initially planned to have a 80-120 guest wedding set for 2021, but life circumstances led us to having a smaller wedding of 12 people, which Sweetwater not only immediately accommodated, but helped us create something magical we will remember for the rest of our lives. The venue allows for this type of range in guest list, while not skimping on beauty. We look forward to returning to this local treasure for our future honeymoons and picnic dates!
Reviewed on 16-08-2020
Mary Hendry (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-03-2020
I am so glad I chose this venue for my wedding! I worked with Maria who was very attentive and was especially gracious to help us get a lot of things done in one visit since I was coming in from out of town! My guests raved about the food and how beautiful the venue was. Even with very minimal decor the venue and reception space itself are absolutely breathtaking! The garden was full of bright flowers and the lights that are strung up over the garden make for a nice evening atmosphere! The Mckenzie Hall was very nice as well and had plenty of space for a large dance floor and my 60 guests.Sweetwater is also a very unique venue because you can have your guests stay at the inn! All of my guests who stayed at the inn raved about it. I was actually able to have breakfast (which is DELICIOUS) with a lot of my guests who came in from out of town the morning of the wedding which gave me extra time to visit with everyone! The Carriage House was the perfect getting ready spot for the bridal party and the inn is also right down the road from downtown Gainesville so my bridesmaids and I were able to go out the night before and explore a little bit. Overall, this venue has so much to offer and I would recommend this venue to everyone! It will always be an extra special place to me.
Reviewed on 11-04-2020
Wedding Date 01-03-2020
I am so glad I chose this venue for my wedding! I worked with Maria who was very attentive and was especially gracious to help us get a lot of things done in one visit since I was coming in from out of town! My guests raved about the food and how beautiful the venue was. Even with very minimal decor the venue and reception space itself are absolutely breathtaking! The garden was full of bright flowers and the lights that are strung up over the garden make for a nice evening atmosphere! The Mckenzie Hall was very nice as well and had plenty of space for a large dance floor and my 60 guests.Sweetwater is also a very unique venue because you can have your guests stay at the inn! All of my guests who stayed at the inn raved about it. I was actually able to have breakfast (which is DELICIOUS) with a lot of my guests who came in from out of town the morning of the wedding which gave me extra time to visit with everyone! The Carriage House was the perfect getting ready spot for the bridal party and the inn is also right down the road from downtown Gainesville so my bridesmaids and I were able to go out the night before and explore a little bit. Overall, this venue has so much to offer and I would recommend this venue to everyone! It will always be an extra special place to me.
Reviewed on 11-04-2020
Haley Williams (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-02-2020
Our wedding was 2.14.2020 at Sweetwater . It was fantastic. They were so attentive. We never had to lift a finger. We planned for a year and the Maria and Casey in the events office were so patient with me. The day went off without a hitch. I highly recommend them for any event. ANDDD the food is AMAZING. BOOK THEM- You won't regret it.
Reviewed on 03-03-2020
Wedding Date 14-02-2020
Our wedding was 2.14.2020 at Sweetwater . It was fantastic. They were so attentive. We never had to lift a finger. We planned for a year and the Maria and Casey in the events office were so patient with me. The day went off without a hitch. I highly recommend them for any event. ANDDD the food is AMAZING. BOOK THEM- You won't regret it.
Reviewed on 03-03-2020
Adriana Contarino (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-01-2020
Having our wedding at Sweetwater inn was absolutely a dream. From the stay and amazing breakfast to the wedding planning, everything turned out magically and exactly as planned. The staff was so helpful and provided us with quick feedback and great tips through the process. Casey, Christina and Cornelia were such personable, warm and thoughtful people to work with and really made everything run smoothly. We truly had an amazing event and the space is even better than you’d expect from photos. Gainesville truly is an amazing place and Sweetwater Inn captures that beauty perfectly. Highly recommend for a wedding and a stay!
Reviewed on 16-02-2020
Wedding Date 11-01-2020
Having our wedding at Sweetwater inn was absolutely a dream. From the stay and amazing breakfast to the wedding planning, everything turned out magically and exactly as planned. The staff was so helpful and provided us with quick feedback and great tips through the process. Casey, Christina and Cornelia were such personable, warm and thoughtful people to work with and really made everything run smoothly. We truly had an amazing event and the space is even better than you’d expect from photos. Gainesville truly is an amazing place and Sweetwater Inn captures that beauty perfectly. Highly recommend for a wedding and a stay!
Reviewed on 16-02-2020
Brooke Horn (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-12-2019
Beautiful, historic venue with a great team!Casey and the team here went above and beyond to make my intimate December wedding special. The venue is beautiful, they really work with you to create your vision, and the food was fantastic. If you're considering a brunch reception, look no further!
Reviewed on 04-02-2020
Wedding Date 20-12-2019
Beautiful, historic venue with a great team!Casey and the team here went above and beyond to make my intimate December wedding special. The venue is beautiful, they really work with you to create your vision, and the food was fantastic. If you're considering a brunch reception, look no further!
Reviewed on 04-02-2020
Alison Robbins (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-12-2019
We had the most spectacular wedding here this December. Everyone raved about the food and how gorgeous the venue was. The staff was so sweet and helpful and we loved every memorable moment. Love the Woodwards
Reviewed on 03-01-2020
Wedding Date 29-12-2019
We had the most spectacular wedding here this December. Everyone raved about the food and how gorgeous the venue was. The staff was so sweet and helpful and we loved every memorable moment. Love the Woodwards
Reviewed on 03-01-2020
Elizabeth Smoak (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-12-2019
They made our wedding perfect. I am not a planner, and I have never been the girl that planned her wedding her whole life. They made it so seamless and provided so much extra ambience to the reception. Maria, my coordinator, was so helpful and responsive. And everyone we worked with was so professional and considerate. Worth every penny
Reviewed on 02-01-2020
Wedding Date 15-12-2019
They made our wedding perfect. I am not a planner, and I have never been the girl that planned her wedding her whole life. They made it so seamless and provided so much extra ambience to the reception. Maria, my coordinator, was so helpful and responsive. And everyone we worked with was so professional and considerate. Worth every penny
Reviewed on 02-01-2020
Tina Bowman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-11-2019
Sweetwater Branch Inn was an amazing venue for our wedding. Every little detail we wanted was taken care of from start to finish. The staff was very professional and worked hard to meet all of our needs. The venue was not only BEAUTIFUL, but the experience was amazing! Many of our guests enjoyed the option of staying on site in o e of the rooms or cottages and loved the homey feel of the stay. The food was amazing, both during our event and meals provided as part of our stay. Many of our guests stated that Sweetwater is a definite hidden gem in Gainesville and that the food was the best they had ever had at a wedding. This was hands down a great wedding experience for both my husband and I and all of our guests. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking to get married in a beautiful location with a great staff. Thank you Sweetwater Branch Inn for making our special day perfect!
Reviewed on 02-01-2020
Wedding Date 23-11-2019
Sweetwater Branch Inn was an amazing venue for our wedding. Every little detail we wanted was taken care of from start to finish. The staff was very professional and worked hard to meet all of our needs. The venue was not only BEAUTIFUL, but the experience was amazing! Many of our guests enjoyed the option of staying on site in o e of the rooms or cottages and loved the homey feel of the stay. The food was amazing, both during our event and meals provided as part of our stay. Many of our guests stated that Sweetwater is a definite hidden gem in Gainesville and that the food was the best they had ever had at a wedding. This was hands down a great wedding experience for both my husband and I and all of our guests. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking to get married in a beautiful location with a great staff. Thank you Sweetwater Branch Inn for making our special day perfect!
Reviewed on 02-01-2020
Alyssa Hood (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-11-2019
Everything was amazing! Casey and Maria walked us through every step along the way. Casey was there the day of the wedding to make sure everything was perfect! The venue was beautiful, and was our getting ready spot, ceremony, reception, and honeymoon suite all in one! It was the perfect place for our wedding!
Reviewed on 31-12-2019
Wedding Date 24-11-2019
Everything was amazing! Casey and Maria walked us through every step along the way. Casey was there the day of the wedding to make sure everything was perfect! The venue was beautiful, and was our getting ready spot, ceremony, reception, and honeymoon suite all in one! It was the perfect place for our wedding!
Reviewed on 31-12-2019
Shannon Jackson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-10-2019
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.
Reviewed on 03-12-2019
Wedding Date 25-10-2019
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.
Reviewed on 03-12-2019
Kenickay Prendergast (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-10-2019
Sweetwater Branch Inn Lodging and EventsSummary?4.7Excellent344 reviews5\t★\t\t80%4\t★\t\t16%3\t★\t\t1%2\t★\t\t2%1\t★\t\t1%Rooms4.3Location4.7Service4.8What guests are saying\t\"Wonderful breakfast served in the morning and very close to restaurants.\"\t\"Oh did I mention the happy hour wines and brownies at check in?\"\t\"Southern atmosphere with delicious food and cordial service.\"MoreFamilies4.8Couples4.94.5/5 · 447 reviewsTripAdvisor9.6/10 · 166 reviewsHotels.com4.7/5 · 268 reviewsExpedia.com4.7/5 · 268 reviewsOrbitz.com9.5/10 · 103 reviewsBooking.com4.7/5 · 268 reviewsTravelocity.comReviewsSearch reviewsPeople often mentionKenickay Prendergast2/5just now on GoogleI didn't stay at sweetwater and for good reason now I will never come back. I had my wedding there I have to say I wasn't too happy, I honestly expected my day to go well since I had such a small reception. The ceremony and part of my reception were great because of awesome vendors like my DJ Intel and Photographer Namesake Photography. My wedding Coordinator was Marie or Maria or whatever, she didn't even introduce herself to me, she was rude to my guests and they told me how snarky and full of distasteful attitude she had, I was so preoccupied my guest told me after the wedding and I was so upset because I did not expect this at all based on reviews and the sheer beauty of the place. It's such a beautiful place to have a wedding and I've been planning for a year. Marie or Maria isn't even one of the coordinators I met in my first consult or my tasting. The other serving staff was very nice and courteous and the only time she seemed happy was when the wedding was over. Marie or Maria barely did anything! She even realized it in my face because she asked In a dull way \" what can we do to make it better\" as if she wanted to. I just wanted her to get out of my face. There were no plates assigned to me and my husband when we sat for dinner and we had to get up to get our food as if we weren't standing already all day and after being told in a recorded meeting with newly that out plates would be made and served first while we are seated which Maria or Marie clearly didn't even know or understand. I don't know why I was assigned to her but that was very wrong of Sweetwater Branch. I would not recommend Sweetwater for a wedding reception. I didn't receive the service I expected. I don't know if it was discriminatory, in my opinion I felt like it was, but it really impacted my memory and the memories of my guests. I'll always hear \"the location was perfect but that lady was mean and rude who coordinated my wedding.\"
Reviewed on 09-11-2019
Wedding Date 27-10-2019
Sweetwater Branch Inn Lodging and EventsSummary?4.7Excellent344 reviews5\t★\t\t80%4\t★\t\t16%3\t★\t\t1%2\t★\t\t2%1\t★\t\t1%Rooms4.3Location4.7Service4.8What guests are saying\t\"Wonderful breakfast served in the morning and very close to restaurants.\"\t\"Oh did I mention the happy hour wines and brownies at check in?\"\t\"Southern atmosphere with delicious food and cordial service.\"MoreFamilies4.8Couples4.94.5/5 · 447 reviewsTripAdvisor9.6/10 · 166 reviewsHotels.com4.7/5 · 268 reviewsExpedia.com4.7/5 · 268 reviewsOrbitz.com9.5/10 · 103 reviewsBooking.com4.7/5 · 268 reviewsTravelocity.comReviewsSearch reviewsPeople often mentionKenickay Prendergast2/5just now on GoogleI didn't stay at sweetwater and for good reason now I will never come back. I had my wedding there I have to say I wasn't too happy, I honestly expected my day to go well since I had such a small reception. The ceremony and part of my reception were great because of awesome vendors like my DJ Intel and Photographer Namesake Photography. My wedding Coordinator was Marie or Maria or whatever, she didn't even introduce herself to me, she was rude to my guests and they told me how snarky and full of distasteful attitude she had, I was so preoccupied my guest told me after the wedding and I was so upset because I did not expect this at all based on reviews and the sheer beauty of the place. It's such a beautiful place to have a wedding and I've been planning for a year. Marie or Maria isn't even one of the coordinators I met in my first consult or my tasting. The other serving staff was very nice and courteous and the only time she seemed happy was when the wedding was over. Marie or Maria barely did anything! She even realized it in my face because she asked In a dull way \" what can we do to make it better\" as if she wanted to. I just wanted her to get out of my face. There were no plates assigned to me and my husband when we sat for dinner and we had to get up to get our food as if we weren't standing already all day and after being told in a recorded meeting with newly that out plates would be made and served first while we are seated which Maria or Marie clearly didn't even know or understand. I don't know why I was assigned to her but that was very wrong of Sweetwater Branch. I would not recommend Sweetwater for a wedding reception. I didn't receive the service I expected. I don't know if it was discriminatory, in my opinion I felt like it was, but it really impacted my memory and the memories of my guests. I'll always hear \"the location was perfect but that lady was mean and rude who coordinated my wedding.\"
Reviewed on 09-11-2019
Karen Lopez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-09-2019
Stunning Service! We decided to have our wedding at Sweetwater Branch Inn because it promised convenience, amazing service, and a beautiful setting for our ceremony and reception.We can honestly say that they delivered in all of those aspects. Maria was amazing to work with. She helped us plan each aspect of our wedding including the dining, alcohol, and the timeline. Sweetwater also gave us great recommendations for vendors and decorations. The day of the wedding was beautiful and everything went very smoothly due to Maria's planning and Sweetwater's awesome staff. They were also able to work with us on very specific food options, ceremony ideas, and last minute timeline adjustments. We are both very grateful for the work they put into helping us have our dream wedding. We couldn't have been more impressed or happy while working with them. We highly recommend Sweetwater Branch Inn & Events for your big day! 10/10
Reviewed on 17-10-2019
Wedding Date 28-09-2019
Stunning Service! We decided to have our wedding at Sweetwater Branch Inn because it promised convenience, amazing service, and a beautiful setting for our ceremony and reception.We can honestly say that they delivered in all of those aspects. Maria was amazing to work with. She helped us plan each aspect of our wedding including the dining, alcohol, and the timeline. Sweetwater also gave us great recommendations for vendors and decorations. The day of the wedding was beautiful and everything went very smoothly due to Maria's planning and Sweetwater's awesome staff. They were also able to work with us on very specific food options, ceremony ideas, and last minute timeline adjustments. We are both very grateful for the work they put into helping us have our dream wedding. We couldn't have been more impressed or happy while working with them. We highly recommend Sweetwater Branch Inn & Events for your big day! 10/10
Reviewed on 17-10-2019
Patricia Cuadra (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-09-2019
I give 5 star because the wedding coordinator made our day very special. Maria Fernanda helped us in every detail and planning to make this day very unique. If you're looking for a small and mid-size wedding this is the perfect place in Gainesville. The hotel is very unique and all my guests loved it. However, I think there are some things that they need to improve. Overall, we are pretty satisfied with the outcome of our special day. Thanks Maria for all your help!
Reviewed on 16-10-2019
Wedding Date 21-09-2019
I give 5 star because the wedding coordinator made our day very special. Maria Fernanda helped us in every detail and planning to make this day very unique. If you're looking for a small and mid-size wedding this is the perfect place in Gainesville. The hotel is very unique and all my guests loved it. However, I think there are some things that they need to improve. Overall, we are pretty satisfied with the outcome of our special day. Thanks Maria for all your help!
Reviewed on 16-10-2019
Brigette Bryant (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-09-2019
Sweetwater was everything we imagined. We chose to have our ceremony in their garden area, and would make that decision over and over again. So worth the extra money! Also the hall that goes along with the gardens is beautiful and modern! We plan on staying for a weekend every once in a while, and surprising my grandparents in law for their 50th anniversary to stay their and do the personal chef dinner. You will not regret booking sweetwater!
Reviewed on 24-09-2019
Wedding Date 14-09-2019
Sweetwater was everything we imagined. We chose to have our ceremony in their garden area, and would make that decision over and over again. So worth the extra money! Also the hall that goes along with the gardens is beautiful and modern! We plan on staying for a weekend every once in a while, and surprising my grandparents in law for their 50th anniversary to stay their and do the personal chef dinner. You will not regret booking sweetwater!
Reviewed on 24-09-2019
adria krantz (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-11-2020
This is a different kind of review, because we actually decided not to use this venue. The ONLY reason we decided not to host our daughter's wedding here was because of the size of our guest list and the limitations on the room size (150). We worked with Casey and she was amazing! So professional, competent, and accessible. She bent over backwards to see if we could make the space work. Not being able to work with her for the wedding was a disappointment for sure. If you are looking for a beautiful wedding venue and want to work with a top notch team, give Casey a call. You won't be disappointed.
Reviewed on 10-09-2019
Wedding Date 11-11-2020
This is a different kind of review, because we actually decided not to use this venue. The ONLY reason we decided not to host our daughter's wedding here was because of the size of our guest list and the limitations on the room size (150). We worked with Casey and she was amazing! So professional, competent, and accessible. She bent over backwards to see if we could make the space work. Not being able to work with her for the wedding was a disappointment for sure. If you are looking for a beautiful wedding venue and want to work with a top notch team, give Casey a call. You won't be disappointed.
Reviewed on 10-09-2019
Michele Cantrell (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-08-2019
The Sweetwater Branch Inn did a phenomenal job of making my daughter’s wedding reception exactly as she had envisioned. They were very organized throughout the entire planning process and the food was absolutely delicious, as stated by many guests.
Reviewed on 29-08-2019
Wedding Date 10-08-2019
The Sweetwater Branch Inn did a phenomenal job of making my daughter’s wedding reception exactly as she had envisioned. They were very organized throughout the entire planning process and the food was absolutely delicious, as stated by many guests.
Reviewed on 29-08-2019
Kelly McGraw (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-04-2019
I loved EVERYTHING about Sweetwater Branch Inn! When you are choosing to have your wedding here, you are choosing more than a BEAUTIFUL garden with twinkle lights and an open, bright banquet hall. You are choosing a staff of responsive, thoughtful, and unbelievably helpful people that are going to make your wedding dreams come true. Any time we had a question they were ready with suggestions to help guide us. They helped us think through every detail in our planning process. And on our special day they helped coordinate everything and make everything beautiful. I was the most stress-free bride because of them. All of our guests were so impressed by the delicious food, decor, and fun lawn games. Sweetwater is the PERFECT place to have your wedding!
Reviewed on 22-04-2019
Wedding Date 20-04-2019
I loved EVERYTHING about Sweetwater Branch Inn! When you are choosing to have your wedding here, you are choosing more than a BEAUTIFUL garden with twinkle lights and an open, bright banquet hall. You are choosing a staff of responsive, thoughtful, and unbelievably helpful people that are going to make your wedding dreams come true. Any time we had a question they were ready with suggestions to help guide us. They helped us think through every detail in our planning process. And on our special day they helped coordinate everything and make everything beautiful. I was the most stress-free bride because of them. All of our guests were so impressed by the delicious food, decor, and fun lawn games. Sweetwater is the PERFECT place to have your wedding!
Reviewed on 22-04-2019
DANIELLE IRWIN (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-12-2018
Not only did we have the most beautiful reception at Sweetwater, we had an incredibly memorable weekend having our family and wedding party staying on site. The event coordinator was a huge help from day one, helping me plan the event of my dreams (with no shortage of patience and suggestions - necessary for my indecisiveness) all the way til day of. The team coordinated with the vendors, helped set up and even had a timeline schedule for the DJ. The coordinator, Alicia, went above and beyond, even bringing me out a plate of hor d'oeuvres while my dress was being bustled (and stood there to hold it since I couldn't move). The weekend was definitely made by staying at the beautiful bed and breakfast. The rooms were stunning yet cozy, the breakfast was to die for and, in the midst of the craziness of downtown, we felt quietly tucked away in a homey oasis. Though we were just a walk away from the bars and restaurants of downtown.Our whole wedding weekend was unforgettable and a breeze thanks to Sweetwater and the incredible staff there. It's an understatement to say I highly recommend it! Our guests (especially those that stayed on site) still talk about it all the time!
Reviewed on 23-03-2019
Wedding Date 16-12-2018
Not only did we have the most beautiful reception at Sweetwater, we had an incredibly memorable weekend having our family and wedding party staying on site. The event coordinator was a huge help from day one, helping me plan the event of my dreams (with no shortage of patience and suggestions - necessary for my indecisiveness) all the way til day of. The team coordinated with the vendors, helped set up and even had a timeline schedule for the DJ. The coordinator, Alicia, went above and beyond, even bringing me out a plate of hor d'oeuvres while my dress was being bustled (and stood there to hold it since I couldn't move). The weekend was definitely made by staying at the beautiful bed and breakfast. The rooms were stunning yet cozy, the breakfast was to die for and, in the midst of the craziness of downtown, we felt quietly tucked away in a homey oasis. Though we were just a walk away from the bars and restaurants of downtown.Our whole wedding weekend was unforgettable and a breeze thanks to Sweetwater and the incredible staff there. It's an understatement to say I highly recommend it! Our guests (especially those that stayed on site) still talk about it all the time!
Reviewed on 23-03-2019
Sara Lohbauer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-02-2019
This venue is amazing! The garden is beautiful and can be decorated as little or as much as you want! The banquet hall has a beautiful vintage feel . The whole space is very romantic and intimate. The staff here is amazing! They know how to make the day perfect! The food is to die for including the homemade breakfast there in the mornings if you rent the cottages! Keeley was our day of coordinator and she was amazing! She knew how I wanted everything decorated, how to keep us on schedule, and how to answer all of our questions along the way! The venue is affordable in price and very flexible! The cottages are wonderful and renting them for our out of town family was the best idea because we had them all there to enjoy the time! I would highly recommend this venue over and over again!
Reviewed on 19-02-2019
Wedding Date 10-02-2019
This venue is amazing! The garden is beautiful and can be decorated as little or as much as you want! The banquet hall has a beautiful vintage feel . The whole space is very romantic and intimate. The staff here is amazing! They know how to make the day perfect! The food is to die for including the homemade breakfast there in the mornings if you rent the cottages! Keeley was our day of coordinator and she was amazing! She knew how I wanted everything decorated, how to keep us on schedule, and how to answer all of our questions along the way! The venue is affordable in price and very flexible! The cottages are wonderful and renting them for our out of town family was the best idea because we had them all there to enjoy the time! I would highly recommend this venue over and over again!
Reviewed on 19-02-2019
Caitlyn Cacioppo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-01-2019
From the moment we saw this venue, we knew it was the perfect place for our reception. The space is beautiful and the entire process of planning our wedding reception was so easy and stress-free. What really makes this place amazing was that we were able to add an hour to the party even though it was such short notice. Though we hadn't originally planned for the party to go on, we are very grateful to Sweetwater and all our vendors for staying and accommodating us. It was completely worth the price for an extra hour because our guests were having so much fun! The staff was so helpful and made sure every detail was perfect. The food was delicious, and our day-of coordinator made sure we got to try the appetizers while we were off taking pictures before it was time for the dinner to start. The receptionist was amazing with answering questions about room accommodations. Being able to stay at the Inn with friends and family was a huge perk because we got to spend extra time with them, as well as easily finish up last-minute details for the reception. Getting ready with all my bridesmaids in one of the cottages was so much fun, and the groomsmen enjoyed playing video games with the groom in another cottage while they got ready. Our wedding was perfect thanks to the staff at Sweetwater.
Reviewed on 07-02-2019
Wedding Date 26-01-2019
From the moment we saw this venue, we knew it was the perfect place for our reception. The space is beautiful and the entire process of planning our wedding reception was so easy and stress-free. What really makes this place amazing was that we were able to add an hour to the party even though it was such short notice. Though we hadn't originally planned for the party to go on, we are very grateful to Sweetwater and all our vendors for staying and accommodating us. It was completely worth the price for an extra hour because our guests were having so much fun! The staff was so helpful and made sure every detail was perfect. The food was delicious, and our day-of coordinator made sure we got to try the appetizers while we were off taking pictures before it was time for the dinner to start. The receptionist was amazing with answering questions about room accommodations. Being able to stay at the Inn with friends and family was a huge perk because we got to spend extra time with them, as well as easily finish up last-minute details for the reception. Getting ready with all my bridesmaids in one of the cottages was so much fun, and the groomsmen enjoyed playing video games with the groom in another cottage while they got ready. Our wedding was perfect thanks to the staff at Sweetwater.
Reviewed on 07-02-2019
Julia Gay (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-09-2018
First of all, let me say my wedding was perfect. The day was gorgeous and literally how I pictured the whole thing. The reason that the SWB is not getting a 1 is because my day was perfect, the food was good, and Alicia was lovely during the wedding. I had a small wedding of 40 in the MacKenzie House. However, dealing with the SWB, planning with the SWB, and communicating with the SWB was a real pain in the rear. If you are a cookie cutter bride with visions of a typical wedding, then SWB is for you. I did not. I wanted things that were different and I wanted to decorate myself. They told me to hire out, they told me to get a planner, they told me to pay them more so they could help. In the end, I ended up paying an extra $200 to get in to the reception space 1 hour before my ceremony so I could crash decorate. Fortunately I had my family and organization on my side And we got it done. SWB staff plans and executed weddings with a standardized format that does not leave room for individuality. If you want something different, expect to pay for it. I am sure that if you’re shelling out $20000 for a party of over 100, you might get more service. My husband and I believe that because our wedding was small, it was not as well taken care of. I don’t regret using SWB. Our day was perfect. During the planning I was waiting for the time to review them, I was going to annihilate the SWB, but I can’t, because our day was perfect. It was beautiful, but it was beautiful without the help of SWB. It was beautiful and perfect in spite of the SWB.
Reviewed on 28-10-2018
Wedding Date 29-09-2018
First of all, let me say my wedding was perfect. The day was gorgeous and literally how I pictured the whole thing. The reason that the SWB is not getting a 1 is because my day was perfect, the food was good, and Alicia was lovely during the wedding. I had a small wedding of 40 in the MacKenzie House. However, dealing with the SWB, planning with the SWB, and communicating with the SWB was a real pain in the rear. If you are a cookie cutter bride with visions of a typical wedding, then SWB is for you. I did not. I wanted things that were different and I wanted to decorate myself. They told me to hire out, they told me to get a planner, they told me to pay them more so they could help. In the end, I ended up paying an extra $200 to get in to the reception space 1 hour before my ceremony so I could crash decorate. Fortunately I had my family and organization on my side And we got it done. SWB staff plans and executed weddings with a standardized format that does not leave room for individuality. If you want something different, expect to pay for it. I am sure that if you’re shelling out $20000 for a party of over 100, you might get more service. My husband and I believe that because our wedding was small, it was not as well taken care of. I don’t regret using SWB. Our day was perfect. During the planning I was waiting for the time to review them, I was going to annihilate the SWB, but I can’t, because our day was perfect. It was beautiful, but it was beautiful without the help of SWB. It was beautiful and perfect in spite of the SWB.
Reviewed on 28-10-2018
Crystal Chiang (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
My husband and I only toured one venue before choosing the one- Sweetwater Branch Inn. We just knew it’d be perfect. The garden is beautiful, the venue caters the food, handles the tables/linens/chairs... etc. it was everything you’d need wrapped up into a bow for you. The day of, Keeley was ABSOLUTELY TELT wonderful
Reviewed on 25-09-2018
My husband and I only toured one venue before choosing the one- Sweetwater Branch Inn. We just knew it’d be perfect. The garden is beautiful, the venue caters the food, handles the tables/linens/chairs... etc. it was everything you’d need wrapped up into a bow for you. The day of, Keeley was ABSOLUTELY TELT wonderful
Reviewed on 25-09-2018
Hannah Mayers (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-04-2018
The Sweetwater Branch Inn was everything my fiancé and I needed (and more) in a venue. Before we met with Sweetwater’s team, we had researched and toured several other venues who all gave a quote that was not only way over our budget, but it didn’t include the things that were most important to us. We were presented with random fees and decor regulations that would have prevented us from having the wedding we envisioned, but our first meeting with Sweetwater was a game changer! They listened to us, answered all of our questions and ultimately helped us design our wedding to be the dream that it was. There were no surprises, weird rules, or hidden costs. They helped us make all of our ideas a reality and even made a special cold brew coffee for us to serve to our guests and helped us design a signature speciality coffee bar menu! On the day of, our wedding coordinator, Alicia was there early in the morning to ensure the entire day ran smoothly and it DID! The entire day was insanely beautiful and the food was AMAZING! I would recommend Sweetwater to any couple looking for a venue that will give them the support they need to pull off such a major event. We are so grateful to have found you!
Reviewed on 10-09-2018
Wedding Date 22-04-2018
The Sweetwater Branch Inn was everything my fiancé and I needed (and more) in a venue. Before we met with Sweetwater’s team, we had researched and toured several other venues who all gave a quote that was not only way over our budget, but it didn’t include the things that were most important to us. We were presented with random fees and decor regulations that would have prevented us from having the wedding we envisioned, but our first meeting with Sweetwater was a game changer! They listened to us, answered all of our questions and ultimately helped us design our wedding to be the dream that it was. There were no surprises, weird rules, or hidden costs. They helped us make all of our ideas a reality and even made a special cold brew coffee for us to serve to our guests and helped us design a signature speciality coffee bar menu! On the day of, our wedding coordinator, Alicia was there early in the morning to ensure the entire day ran smoothly and it DID! The entire day was insanely beautiful and the food was AMAZING! I would recommend Sweetwater to any couple looking for a venue that will give them the support they need to pull off such a major event. We are so grateful to have found you!
Reviewed on 10-09-2018
Kyle Sieg (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-08-2018
I couldn't have imagined a more perfect reception venue with more perfect people helping us through the entire process. From our initial consult to the wedding day, the Sweetwater team was fantastic. As a detail-oriented planner myself, I really appreciated that they had my back and were just as detail-oriented. As our wedding approached, we began to primarily work with Marjury, who I can't rave about enough. She coordinated everything reception-related for us, was sure we had time to eat and always had everything we needed. She even made sure we had a plate of our cocktail hour foods waiting for us back in our room after the reception. She honestly just felt like one of our awesome friends who constantly had our back. My only regret is that Marjury couldn't fully enjoy our wedding reception, as well. I just wanted her to hang out with us! I should also mention the food. The menu options are robust and the food is some of the best I've had at a wedding. Everyone complimented us on how great it was, especially the mac and cheese. The bartenders were awesome, too, always making sure we had what we needed as quickly as possible. The ability to have some of our closest friends and family stay onsite was also great. It was like our own little neighborhood of awesomeness! The morning breakfasts were another great communal time and the breakfasts, included with the B&B stay, were amazingly yummy. As a same-sex couple, we struggled mightily before the wedding to find reviews of places from other same-sex couples, so I also want to take a moment to say how this fact didn't even faze them one bit. Ever. The Sweetwater team was wonderful from start to finish and I couldn't have imagined a more perfect day, thanks in large part to Marjury and team. From Cornelia, the owner, to Marjury and the rest of the staff, whether Events or the B&B side, everyone was awesome and everything was perfect. I can't recommend them and Sweetwater Branch Inn highly enough.
Reviewed on 03-09-2018
Wedding Date 17-08-2018
I couldn't have imagined a more perfect reception venue with more perfect people helping us through the entire process. From our initial consult to the wedding day, the Sweetwater team was fantastic. As a detail-oriented planner myself, I really appreciated that they had my back and were just as detail-oriented. As our wedding approached, we began to primarily work with Marjury, who I can't rave about enough. She coordinated everything reception-related for us, was sure we had time to eat and always had everything we needed. She even made sure we had a plate of our cocktail hour foods waiting for us back in our room after the reception. She honestly just felt like one of our awesome friends who constantly had our back. My only regret is that Marjury couldn't fully enjoy our wedding reception, as well. I just wanted her to hang out with us! I should also mention the food. The menu options are robust and the food is some of the best I've had at a wedding. Everyone complimented us on how great it was, especially the mac and cheese. The bartenders were awesome, too, always making sure we had what we needed as quickly as possible. The ability to have some of our closest friends and family stay onsite was also great. It was like our own little neighborhood of awesomeness! The morning breakfasts were another great communal time and the breakfasts, included with the B&B stay, were amazingly yummy. As a same-sex couple, we struggled mightily before the wedding to find reviews of places from other same-sex couples, so I also want to take a moment to say how this fact didn't even faze them one bit. Ever. The Sweetwater team was wonderful from start to finish and I couldn't have imagined a more perfect day, thanks in large part to Marjury and team. From Cornelia, the owner, to Marjury and the rest of the staff, whether Events or the B&B side, everyone was awesome and everything was perfect. I can't recommend them and Sweetwater Branch Inn highly enough.
Reviewed on 03-09-2018
Michelle Davey (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-05-2018
The day of the wedding was perfect! Everyone was professional and friendly, that part exceeded expectations. There was some miscommunication between their lodging and event staff, so some of the planning was more complicated than expected, as we were trying to figure out what information was accurate.
Reviewed on 10-07-2018
Wedding Date 04-05-2018
The day of the wedding was perfect! Everyone was professional and friendly, that part exceeded expectations. There was some miscommunication between their lodging and event staff, so some of the planning was more complicated than expected, as we were trying to figure out what information was accurate.
Reviewed on 10-07-2018
Daria Borovskikh (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-04-2018
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Wedding Date 14-04-2018
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Rebecca Rainer (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-04-2018
Turns out that rain on your wedding day is good luck, right?! Marj & the Sweetwater staff did an INCREDIBLE, I repeat - INCREDIBLE job hosting our wedding weekend! It was literally the PERFECT day for not only my bride and I, but for our entire family as well. Way to go Sweetwater Branch Inn!
Reviewed on 13-04-2018
Wedding Date 07-04-2018
Turns out that rain on your wedding day is good luck, right?! Marj & the Sweetwater staff did an INCREDIBLE, I repeat - INCREDIBLE job hosting our wedding weekend! It was literally the PERFECT day for not only my bride and I, but for our entire family as well. Way to go Sweetwater Branch Inn!
Reviewed on 13-04-2018
Courtney Bryant (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-03-2018
My husband and I had our wedding reception at Sweetwater and it was perfect in every single way. Alicia, our wedding coordinator, catered to our every need and made sure our night was flawless! The venue is beautiful and we could not recommend a better place to have any celebration!
Reviewed on 30-03-2018
Wedding Date 24-03-2018
My husband and I had our wedding reception at Sweetwater and it was perfect in every single way. Alicia, our wedding coordinator, catered to our every need and made sure our night was flawless! The venue is beautiful and we could not recommend a better place to have any celebration!
Reviewed on 30-03-2018
Holly W (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-02-2019
Sweetwater Branch Inn exceeding our expectations for our wedding reception. Alicia and the Sweetwater Branch Inn staff handled, \"everything.\" As the bride I was able to sit back and take in all the beauty and joy of our special day. My husband and I had minimal to no stress in regards to the wedding reception. All of our guests were happy with the food (we had a variety of people from meat eaters to vegetarians to vegans). The chef was able to accompany all requested meals. My husband and I were able to sit down and eat our salad, dinner, and cake. Hands down, the day was so perfect I wouldn't change anything at all. Thank you so much Sweetwater family!
Reviewed on 27-02-2018
Wedding Date 17-02-2019
Sweetwater Branch Inn exceeding our expectations for our wedding reception. Alicia and the Sweetwater Branch Inn staff handled, \"everything.\" As the bride I was able to sit back and take in all the beauty and joy of our special day. My husband and I had minimal to no stress in regards to the wedding reception. All of our guests were happy with the food (we had a variety of people from meat eaters to vegetarians to vegans). The chef was able to accompany all requested meals. My husband and I were able to sit down and eat our salad, dinner, and cake. Hands down, the day was so perfect I wouldn't change anything at all. Thank you so much Sweetwater family!
Reviewed on 27-02-2018
Katy Gibson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-01-2018
Sweetwater Branch Inn is HANDS DOWN the greatest wedding venue and I am so thankful that I found them during my planning process. From the moment I stepped foot in the gardens, I knew it was where I wanted to get married. Sarah worked with us to make sure the contract signing was flawless. Shortly there after, I began communicating with Keeley, one of the Events Managers. Her attention to detail is stellar. Not to mention, she's warm and inviting in all of her communications, which eases any Brides mind! Their team put together the most beautiful wedding and reception, I don't think I could have planned it much better myself. They ensure that you have a peace a mind going into your big day, which is something I will forever be grateful for. Thank you for providing me with the most beautiful day of my life! You all are truly 5 star! :)
Reviewed on 23-01-2018
Wedding Date 13-01-2018
Sweetwater Branch Inn is HANDS DOWN the greatest wedding venue and I am so thankful that I found them during my planning process. From the moment I stepped foot in the gardens, I knew it was where I wanted to get married. Sarah worked with us to make sure the contract signing was flawless. Shortly there after, I began communicating with Keeley, one of the Events Managers. Her attention to detail is stellar. Not to mention, she's warm and inviting in all of her communications, which eases any Brides mind! Their team put together the most beautiful wedding and reception, I don't think I could have planned it much better myself. They ensure that you have a peace a mind going into your big day, which is something I will forever be grateful for. Thank you for providing me with the most beautiful day of my life! You all are truly 5 star! :)
Reviewed on 23-01-2018
Sarah Laycock (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-08-2017
The Sweetwater Branch Inn was an amazing place to get married! The food was incredible and the staff was very professional and worked hard to make it a magical day. I stayed on site with my girls the night before and the bed and breakfast aspect was very nice too!
Reviewed on 01-01-2018
Wedding Date 13-08-2017
The Sweetwater Branch Inn was an amazing place to get married! The food was incredible and the staff was very professional and worked hard to make it a magical day. I stayed on site with my girls the night before and the bed and breakfast aspect was very nice too!
Reviewed on 01-01-2018
Kate Hawks (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-12-2017
We had our wedding reception here a few weeks ago and it was the most perfect day we could ever imagine and much of that credit is thanks to Sweetwater. We had our close family stay on premises and the inn was just perfect for gathering our family together to hang out during the days surrounding the main event. The rooms were beautiful and the breakfasts were phenomenal. As for the wedding planning it could not have been easier. I was fortunate enough to have Marjury as our coordinator for the venue and she was so fun and great to work with along the way of planning. She had excellent advice for everything from decorating to food choices to vendor selection. Not only was she helpful but she was so kind and thoughtful, offering me her personal fur she used on her wedding day since our wedding day was so cold. She also created a food platter and put it in our room bc she knew the bride and groom are often too busy to eat which was a wonderful surprise to have the next day.The grounds and venue space are perfect for a wedding. The market lights create a beautiful ambiance and the indoor space is simplistic and timeless allowing any bride to make it their own easily. I cannot imagine having our reception anywhere else!
Reviewed on 30-12-2017
Wedding Date 09-12-2017
We had our wedding reception here a few weeks ago and it was the most perfect day we could ever imagine and much of that credit is thanks to Sweetwater. We had our close family stay on premises and the inn was just perfect for gathering our family together to hang out during the days surrounding the main event. The rooms were beautiful and the breakfasts were phenomenal. As for the wedding planning it could not have been easier. I was fortunate enough to have Marjury as our coordinator for the venue and she was so fun and great to work with along the way of planning. She had excellent advice for everything from decorating to food choices to vendor selection. Not only was she helpful but she was so kind and thoughtful, offering me her personal fur she used on her wedding day since our wedding day was so cold. She also created a food platter and put it in our room bc she knew the bride and groom are often too busy to eat which was a wonderful surprise to have the next day.The grounds and venue space are perfect for a wedding. The market lights create a beautiful ambiance and the indoor space is simplistic and timeless allowing any bride to make it their own easily. I cannot imagine having our reception anywhere else!
Reviewed on 30-12-2017
Amanda MacCarthy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-10-2017
We had our wedding reception there two weeks ago. The facility was great, the food was awesome and the team that helped us out was wonderful. They are pretty much an inclusive venue which was something i desperately wanted. The day of we needed to provide decorations and alcohol and they took care of all of the set up and take down. We booked the venue over a year out so we worked with a variety of coordinators, but the month or two before keely was our main contact. She was AMAZING. Thorough, answered my questions before I thought to ask them and the day of she was on top of everything. One of the best parts? She made sure we got served dinner before anyone else and she saved us a plate of the appetizers to take home. The food was awesome! I would recommend this venue in a heartbeat and I can’t wait to get my photos back!!
Reviewed on 11-11-2017
Wedding Date 28-10-2017
We had our wedding reception there two weeks ago. The facility was great, the food was awesome and the team that helped us out was wonderful. They are pretty much an inclusive venue which was something i desperately wanted. The day of we needed to provide decorations and alcohol and they took care of all of the set up and take down. We booked the venue over a year out so we worked with a variety of coordinators, but the month or two before keely was our main contact. She was AMAZING. Thorough, answered my questions before I thought to ask them and the day of she was on top of everything. One of the best parts? She made sure we got served dinner before anyone else and she saved us a plate of the appetizers to take home. The food was awesome! I would recommend this venue in a heartbeat and I can’t wait to get my photos back!!
Reviewed on 11-11-2017
Ivy Lonnen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-05-2019
Our wedding was absolutely stunning thanks to them!
Reviewed on 10-11-2017
Wedding Date 01-05-2019
Our wedding was absolutely stunning thanks to them!
Reviewed on 10-11-2017
Ryan Robinson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-07-2017
From start to finish SWB was amazing. From answering my endless emails to being there every step of the way the night of my wedding. It was great. Keely did such a phenomenal job. She made sure everything ran smoothly. She even made our cookie tower! which turned out amazing!! I am so glad we went with a venue that made it so easy every step of the way. Highly recommend!!
Reviewed on 20-07-2017
Wedding Date 08-07-2017
From start to finish SWB was amazing. From answering my endless emails to being there every step of the way the night of my wedding. It was great. Keely did such a phenomenal job. She made sure everything ran smoothly. She even made our cookie tower! which turned out amazing!! I am so glad we went with a venue that made it so easy every step of the way. Highly recommend!!
Reviewed on 20-07-2017
Mar'Tina Reynolds (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-06-2017
Beautiful venue! The staff were very helpful and accomodating throughout the whole process. It began raining minutes before our ceremony was supposed to start and the staff helped us transition to our rainy day plan smoothly. it was a great experience overall ad I would recommend this venue to anyone I know.
Reviewed on 05-07-2017
Wedding Date 10-06-2017
Beautiful venue! The staff were very helpful and accomodating throughout the whole process. It began raining minutes before our ceremony was supposed to start and the staff helped us transition to our rainy day plan smoothly. it was a great experience overall ad I would recommend this venue to anyone I know.
Reviewed on 05-07-2017
Terri Jones (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-09-2018
Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful! The best staff one could hope for. We had the smaller venue and it was perfect. The 1st floor of the blue house mansion, the wrap around porch and a tent on the lawn. Marjury, the little General, made sure everything ran smoothly. All my guests were impressed with the beauty of the house and the quality of the food.This experience is the epitome of southern charm.
Reviewed on 03-07-2017
Wedding Date 03-09-2018
Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful! The best staff one could hope for. We had the smaller venue and it was perfect. The 1st floor of the blue house mansion, the wrap around porch and a tent on the lawn. Marjury, the little General, made sure everything ran smoothly. All my guests were impressed with the beauty of the house and the quality of the food.This experience is the epitome of southern charm.
Reviewed on 03-07-2017
Allie Ricker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-05-2017
We had our cocktail hour and plated dinner catered by Sweetwater for our off-site wedding in Gainesville. Words cannot describe how amazed we were with our entire experience with Sweetwater. Marjury and the catering team were incredible. From our first meeting to the actual event, Marjury went above and beyond to help us plan the details and give her advice about the day. Marjury was personable, understanding and such an amazing presence during our wedding. My parents were thrilled with her expertise and so thankful for the extra support she provided. The food was amazing! Everything was prepared and plated to perfection. We highly recommend Sweetwater and are so thankful we chose them for our wedding! Allie and Jason Simon
Reviewed on 30-05-2017
Wedding Date 28-05-2017
We had our cocktail hour and plated dinner catered by Sweetwater for our off-site wedding in Gainesville. Words cannot describe how amazed we were with our entire experience with Sweetwater. Marjury and the catering team were incredible. From our first meeting to the actual event, Marjury went above and beyond to help us plan the details and give her advice about the day. Marjury was personable, understanding and such an amazing presence during our wedding. My parents were thrilled with her expertise and so thankful for the extra support she provided. The food was amazing! Everything was prepared and plated to perfection. We highly recommend Sweetwater and are so thankful we chose them for our wedding! Allie and Jason Simon
Reviewed on 30-05-2017
Caroline Sileo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-04-2017
Sweetwater Branch Inn is a beautiful venue with a great staff that made our wedding truly memorable! We were an out-of-town couple coming back to our college town to get married, and Sweetwater was a great choice because they truly know how to execute a beautiful wedding flawlessly. We worked with Sarah on their dedicated events team from start to finish - she was flexible, responsive, and professional. We had our ceremony in the garden, and our reception in the McKenzie Hall (about 100 guests). The flow between the garden, cocktail area, and reception hall was fantastic, and it allowed people to move about freely the whole evening. Catering is provided through the venue, which may be a drawback for someone who wants to bring in their own. For us, it was a positive, and their menu is extensive. We scheduled an in-person tasting, and the food on the day-of was even better. We enjoyed all of the different rentals they offered - it really made bringing a personal touch to the event easy. It isn't the cheapest venue in Gainesville, but there's a reason this place is so highly rated. They have a wedding here every weekend, and they're nothing short of experts by now - for us, it was worth every penny!
Reviewed on 06-05-2017
Wedding Date 15-04-2017
Sweetwater Branch Inn is a beautiful venue with a great staff that made our wedding truly memorable! We were an out-of-town couple coming back to our college town to get married, and Sweetwater was a great choice because they truly know how to execute a beautiful wedding flawlessly. We worked with Sarah on their dedicated events team from start to finish - she was flexible, responsive, and professional. We had our ceremony in the garden, and our reception in the McKenzie Hall (about 100 guests). The flow between the garden, cocktail area, and reception hall was fantastic, and it allowed people to move about freely the whole evening. Catering is provided through the venue, which may be a drawback for someone who wants to bring in their own. For us, it was a positive, and their menu is extensive. We scheduled an in-person tasting, and the food on the day-of was even better. We enjoyed all of the different rentals they offered - it really made bringing a personal touch to the event easy. It isn't the cheapest venue in Gainesville, but there's a reason this place is so highly rated. They have a wedding here every weekend, and they're nothing short of experts by now - for us, it was worth every penny!
Reviewed on 06-05-2017
Christina Perez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-03-2017
Sweetwater was a wonderful reception venue. The staff were great to work with and took care of everything. The food was amazing and everything looked beautiful. I recommend everything about Sweetwater.
Reviewed on 06-03-2017
Wedding Date 04-03-2017
Sweetwater was a wonderful reception venue. The staff were great to work with and took care of everything. The food was amazing and everything looked beautiful. I recommend everything about Sweetwater.
Reviewed on 06-03-2017
Kailyn Lucier (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-01-2017
Sweetwater Branch Inn is absolutely fantastic! We had our wedding reception here. Marjury was our day-of coordinator, but we had interactions with Sarah and Lauren along the way. Anytime I had a question they answered it promptly and thoroughly. Every detail was taken care of during our reception. The catering staff were excellent and attentive. I didn't have to worry about anything during the reception, because the event staff had everything taken care of. The food was absolutely delicious. Numerous friends and family members told us that this was one of the most beautiful venues they had ever seen. Another plus is that you can stay on site. I stayed in the Carriage House the night before my wedding and got ready there the day of. There was plenty of room for my entire bridal party to get ready. It was unique and much prettier than a traditional hotel room. The ONLY reason my review is not 5 stars is because of a mishap with the inn staff, not the event staff. My husband and I stayed on property in the Honeymoon Cottage the night of our reception, and the inn staff gave our cottage key to a stranger. On top of that, the sliding interior lock did not work in our cottage, so this stranger had access to our room. The key still hasn't turned up. It was an uncomfortable and stressful way to spend our wedding night and all we received was an apology in an email. The solution was to change the locks a week after the wedding, and to suggest that they would see us on our anniversary for another stay. I was not impressed with the customer service experience of this situation and did not feel reassured. I will not be back for another stay because of how poorly this was handled. Overall, I would highly recommend SWB as an event space, but you should be very clear about who can pick up your keys if you plan to stay on site!
Reviewed on 11-02-2017
Wedding Date 28-01-2017
Sweetwater Branch Inn is absolutely fantastic! We had our wedding reception here. Marjury was our day-of coordinator, but we had interactions with Sarah and Lauren along the way. Anytime I had a question they answered it promptly and thoroughly. Every detail was taken care of during our reception. The catering staff were excellent and attentive. I didn't have to worry about anything during the reception, because the event staff had everything taken care of. The food was absolutely delicious. Numerous friends and family members told us that this was one of the most beautiful venues they had ever seen. Another plus is that you can stay on site. I stayed in the Carriage House the night before my wedding and got ready there the day of. There was plenty of room for my entire bridal party to get ready. It was unique and much prettier than a traditional hotel room. The ONLY reason my review is not 5 stars is because of a mishap with the inn staff, not the event staff. My husband and I stayed on property in the Honeymoon Cottage the night of our reception, and the inn staff gave our cottage key to a stranger. On top of that, the sliding interior lock did not work in our cottage, so this stranger had access to our room. The key still hasn't turned up. It was an uncomfortable and stressful way to spend our wedding night and all we received was an apology in an email. The solution was to change the locks a week after the wedding, and to suggest that they would see us on our anniversary for another stay. I was not impressed with the customer service experience of this situation and did not feel reassured. I will not be back for another stay because of how poorly this was handled. Overall, I would highly recommend SWB as an event space, but you should be very clear about who can pick up your keys if you plan to stay on site!
Reviewed on 11-02-2017
jessica franck (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-04-2018
We had our wedding reception here a few weeks ago and this was the best decision! Sweetwater is such a beautiful venue: the reception hall has an intimate and beautiful layout, the gardens are gorgeous, and guests can stay on site making it easy for people to get “home” after the wedding. Everyone at Sweetwater was so helpful throughout the entire planning process and such a pleasure to work with. They answered all of our questions and gave us great advice! They listen to your interests, style and taste and work with you to create your fairytale. They made it such a wonderful and stress free experience. We felt comfortable planning our whole wedding ourselves but didn’t want the added cost of hiring a day of coordinator. And that was fine because Sweetwater has you covered! This was a lifesaver and saved us hundreds (or thousands) of dollars. They even set up several of our items for the reception which was a huge help! All of our guests commented that we chose such a beautiful venue for our reception, and a lot of them stayed at Sweetwater that evening too! Sweetwater set up and planned everything exactly how we discussed and it came out perfect – and all the lighting outside makes it look extra magical. All of our pictures from the day look so dreamy! Such an amazing evening!
Reviewed on 05-02-2017
Wedding Date 05-04-2018
We had our wedding reception here a few weeks ago and this was the best decision! Sweetwater is such a beautiful venue: the reception hall has an intimate and beautiful layout, the gardens are gorgeous, and guests can stay on site making it easy for people to get “home” after the wedding. Everyone at Sweetwater was so helpful throughout the entire planning process and such a pleasure to work with. They answered all of our questions and gave us great advice! They listen to your interests, style and taste and work with you to create your fairytale. They made it such a wonderful and stress free experience. We felt comfortable planning our whole wedding ourselves but didn’t want the added cost of hiring a day of coordinator. And that was fine because Sweetwater has you covered! This was a lifesaver and saved us hundreds (or thousands) of dollars. They even set up several of our items for the reception which was a huge help! All of our guests commented that we chose such a beautiful venue for our reception, and a lot of them stayed at Sweetwater that evening too! Sweetwater set up and planned everything exactly how we discussed and it came out perfect – and all the lighting outside makes it look extra magical. All of our pictures from the day look so dreamy! Such an amazing evening!
Reviewed on 05-02-2017
Casey E. Dillon (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-11-2016
Overall, I had an excellent experience with at Sweetwater Branch Inn. We signed our contract very far in advance and there ended up being some mishaps in communication regarding our event. Although this was the case, I ended up working with Marjury and she was absolutely the best. I would highly recommend this venue and catering for your event. We utilized all facets that they had to offer and were pleased with each one. Each step of the way, Marjury was communicative, extremely helpful, and reassuring. With her overseeing the event, I felt extremely confidant and comfortable that all would go well and it did. Everything was set up beautifully and I was not stressed over any of the details. (In addition to Marjury and the Sweetwater staff, I had an amazing support from family and friends). It was everything that I had dreamed of and more. The food was breathtakingly delicious as the majority of my guests commented. The catering staff and chef were overly accommodating as I have food allergies. They prepared a meal specifically for me and also prepared a portion of one of the meals that the guests had so that I could have it allergen free. They labeled all of the foods on the buffet (this is a a big deal to someone with allergies). I would love to have an excuse to have another event there in the future and work with Marjury.
Reviewed on 18-01-2017
Wedding Date 26-11-2016
Overall, I had an excellent experience with at Sweetwater Branch Inn. We signed our contract very far in advance and there ended up being some mishaps in communication regarding our event. Although this was the case, I ended up working with Marjury and she was absolutely the best. I would highly recommend this venue and catering for your event. We utilized all facets that they had to offer and were pleased with each one. Each step of the way, Marjury was communicative, extremely helpful, and reassuring. With her overseeing the event, I felt extremely confidant and comfortable that all would go well and it did. Everything was set up beautifully and I was not stressed over any of the details. (In addition to Marjury and the Sweetwater staff, I had an amazing support from family and friends). It was everything that I had dreamed of and more. The food was breathtakingly delicious as the majority of my guests commented. The catering staff and chef were overly accommodating as I have food allergies. They prepared a meal specifically for me and also prepared a portion of one of the meals that the guests had so that I could have it allergen free. They labeled all of the foods on the buffet (this is a a big deal to someone with allergies). I would love to have an excuse to have another event there in the future and work with Marjury.
Reviewed on 18-01-2017
Amy R (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-10-2016
We held our ceremony and reception at Sweetwater, and it was truly amazing! They were nothing but kind and helpful throughout the entire process, and put together the day seamlessly. We had a brunch reception, and I've been getting rave reviews about the food! Wonderful place and wonderful people; couldn't recommend higher!
Reviewed on 05-12-2016
Wedding Date 29-10-2016
We held our ceremony and reception at Sweetwater, and it was truly amazing! They were nothing but kind and helpful throughout the entire process, and put together the day seamlessly. We had a brunch reception, and I've been getting rave reviews about the food! Wonderful place and wonderful people; couldn't recommend higher!
Reviewed on 05-12-2016
Rachel Bucnis (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-02-2017
The location is gorgeous. I am very much looking forward to celebrating my wedding day with friends and family at Sweetwater Branch Inn.
Reviewed on 16-11-2016
Wedding Date 10-02-2017
The location is gorgeous. I am very much looking forward to celebrating my wedding day with friends and family at Sweetwater Branch Inn.
Reviewed on 16-11-2016
Lauren Abernethy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-03-2016
We recently got married at Sweetwater Branch Inn and it was wonderful! Marjury and the event girls were on top of everything, from helping us plan, to taking care of all the tiny details the day of so we didn't have to worry about them. They even made sure we had extra food brought back to our cottage since we hardly ate during the reception (too busy enjoying the night!). Everything ran smoothly and the whole process was as stress free as it could be. Most of our other vendors had worked with Sweetwater in the past and were familiar with the staff and venue, which made things run seamlessly. We had our ceremony at the columns and the pictures look beautiful! All of the staff we met were so accommodating and went out of their way to help us prepare. Our families and friends stayed at the bed and breakfast and they all enjoyed their stay. We would absolutely recommend Sweetwater Branch Inn!
Reviewed on 30-10-2016
Wedding Date 05-03-2016
We recently got married at Sweetwater Branch Inn and it was wonderful! Marjury and the event girls were on top of everything, from helping us plan, to taking care of all the tiny details the day of so we didn't have to worry about them. They even made sure we had extra food brought back to our cottage since we hardly ate during the reception (too busy enjoying the night!). Everything ran smoothly and the whole process was as stress free as it could be. Most of our other vendors had worked with Sweetwater in the past and were familiar with the staff and venue, which made things run seamlessly. We had our ceremony at the columns and the pictures look beautiful! All of the staff we met were so accommodating and went out of their way to help us prepare. Our families and friends stayed at the bed and breakfast and they all enjoyed their stay. We would absolutely recommend Sweetwater Branch Inn!
Reviewed on 30-10-2016
Jessica Smith (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-12-2017
Sweetwater Branch Inn is a hidden gem in Gainesville. It is absolutely beautiful and well-manicured throughout the property. Our guests loved it and it photographed beautifully. Lauren and Sarah were a pleasure to work with. They made our wedding planning easier and were very accommodating. They helped us decide all the little details to ensure our wedding vision came to life. During our reception, Lauren came by to check on us after we were served dinner. She wanted to make sure we ate dinner before getting caught up with the busy rest of the night. It was very sweet and thoughtful of her to do that. During dinner, the staff served all of our guests and kept up with drinks. It was very formal and appreciated. It was a little bit more expensive than we originally wanted to spend, but looking back we have ZERO regrets. Sweetwater was a huge part of our wedding day and they exceeded our expectations and made our wedding day and night unforgettable. It was so special! We highly recommend renting rooms for the bridesmaids to get ready in and rooms for the groomsmen to get ready in for the wedding day. It makes the experience so special to get ready in the same beautiful property where you will celebrate your marriage. It makes for wonderful photographs too. Thank you, Sweetwater!
Reviewed on 30-10-2016
Wedding Date 30-12-2017
Sweetwater Branch Inn is a hidden gem in Gainesville. It is absolutely beautiful and well-manicured throughout the property. Our guests loved it and it photographed beautifully. Lauren and Sarah were a pleasure to work with. They made our wedding planning easier and were very accommodating. They helped us decide all the little details to ensure our wedding vision came to life. During our reception, Lauren came by to check on us after we were served dinner. She wanted to make sure we ate dinner before getting caught up with the busy rest of the night. It was very sweet and thoughtful of her to do that. During dinner, the staff served all of our guests and kept up with drinks. It was very formal and appreciated. It was a little bit more expensive than we originally wanted to spend, but looking back we have ZERO regrets. Sweetwater was a huge part of our wedding day and they exceeded our expectations and made our wedding day and night unforgettable. It was so special! We highly recommend renting rooms for the bridesmaids to get ready in and rooms for the groomsmen to get ready in for the wedding day. It makes the experience so special to get ready in the same beautiful property where you will celebrate your marriage. It makes for wonderful photographs too. Thank you, Sweetwater!
Reviewed on 30-10-2016
Kristina Zachry (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-10-2016
From the moment we booked Sweetwater Branch Inn as our wedding venue, we were amazed with the communication and support of the staff. We had a small wedding with about 50 guests on October 2, 2016, and it was perfect! During planning, Lauren listened to our vision and helped us execute it perfectly! The ceremony and reception were beautifully set up, and the grounds are stunning with gardens, lighting, and space. We loved our personalized menu, and enjoyed planning it with the chef and owner, Cornelia. She listened to our tastes and modified the menu to suit our preferences, and even provided a special gluten free meal for one of my bridesmaids. We also had a medical service dog as a part of our wedding party with one of my bridesmaids and the staff at SWB inn were very understanding and accommodating. Lauren made sure that I didn't have any worries on the day of my wedding and she coordinated wonderfully with our other wedding vendors. The inn has an amazing selection of linens to match every wedding color and we loved the sheer curtains that were available to rent for the colonnade as a backdrop for our ceremony. Lauren even designated a sweet gal to follow me around with water and champagne during our first look pictures! I didn't know how much I needed her until Mandy was there at every turn with hydration! The staff at SWB inn are detail oriented, attentive, and thoughtful. No detail is overlooked and we were delighted to find champagne and cocktail hour snacks left in our honeymoon suite for us that night! The planning process and wedding itself were easy and fun and we definitely recommend this venue for any event! You won't be disappointed!
Reviewed on 30-10-2016
Wedding Date 02-10-2016
From the moment we booked Sweetwater Branch Inn as our wedding venue, we were amazed with the communication and support of the staff. We had a small wedding with about 50 guests on October 2, 2016, and it was perfect! During planning, Lauren listened to our vision and helped us execute it perfectly! The ceremony and reception were beautifully set up, and the grounds are stunning with gardens, lighting, and space. We loved our personalized menu, and enjoyed planning it with the chef and owner, Cornelia. She listened to our tastes and modified the menu to suit our preferences, and even provided a special gluten free meal for one of my bridesmaids. We also had a medical service dog as a part of our wedding party with one of my bridesmaids and the staff at SWB inn were very understanding and accommodating. Lauren made sure that I didn't have any worries on the day of my wedding and she coordinated wonderfully with our other wedding vendors. The inn has an amazing selection of linens to match every wedding color and we loved the sheer curtains that were available to rent for the colonnade as a backdrop for our ceremony. Lauren even designated a sweet gal to follow me around with water and champagne during our first look pictures! I didn't know how much I needed her until Mandy was there at every turn with hydration! The staff at SWB inn are detail oriented, attentive, and thoughtful. No detail is overlooked and we were delighted to find champagne and cocktail hour snacks left in our honeymoon suite for us that night! The planning process and wedding itself were easy and fun and we definitely recommend this venue for any event! You won't be disappointed!
Reviewed on 30-10-2016
Louise Anderson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-12-2017
We held a small wedding reception at Sweetwater on July 6th 2016! Beautiful individual rooms, excellent food and beautiful gardens. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and couldn't have done enough for us!! Sarah helped us at every stage of the event, she is brilliant! I would definitely recommend Sweetwater to anyone! We travelled from Northern Ireland and found arranging everything over the phone and via email easy with their expertise! Thank you so much! We absolutely loved it as did all our guests! Mr & Mrs Anderson. xx
Reviewed on 28-10-2016
Wedding Date 28-12-2017
We held a small wedding reception at Sweetwater on July 6th 2016! Beautiful individual rooms, excellent food and beautiful gardens. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and couldn't have done enough for us!! Sarah helped us at every stage of the event, she is brilliant! I would definitely recommend Sweetwater to anyone! We travelled from Northern Ireland and found arranging everything over the phone and via email easy with their expertise! Thank you so much! We absolutely loved it as did all our guests! Mr & Mrs Anderson. xx
Reviewed on 28-10-2016
Nicole Crowther (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-10-2017
The entire staff at Sweetwater made sure our wedding was as easy and stress free as possible. My fiancée and I were living out of state during our planning process, but Lauren was able to get us started and rolling on the right path. We could not have been more pleased with the final results once the big day finally came. Our day of coordinator, Marjury, made sure that everything was organized, and (just as important) on time. She would continue to check in with us throughout the event to make sure that we were staying on track, as well as making sure we were satisfied with everything. She accomplished all of this without seeming overbearing or disruptive. It's a fine line, but they managed to do perfectly. We felt very well taken care of. We had our ceremony outside by the gazebo. Our guest size was about 80, which was perfect for that space. We didn't need to use microphones, everyone could hear just fine. The reception space was beautiful. With almost the entire space being white, it gives all your guests and tables a chance to pop out. Again, with 80(ish) guests, the reception was spread out without feeling cramped or too far apart. It gave us a good sized dance floor area as well. The onsite accommodations were perfect for everyone in our party who stayed there. The rooms were quiet, but still close enough to where everyone felt a part of the \"community\". It's a great way to make sure everyone gets home safe too. Your rooms are just a stones throw away. DO NOT MISS THE BREAKFAST THE NEXT MORNING. Hearty and delicious. All in all, Sweetwater was a perfect place to get married. In just two days, we had made so many great memories there. It was sad to leave, but a wonderful incentive to come back on our anniversary. Thanks again to Marjury, Lauren and the rest of the Sweetwater staff. We had one shot at making the day wonderful, and they rocked it.
Reviewed on 24-10-2016
Wedding Date 08-10-2017
The entire staff at Sweetwater made sure our wedding was as easy and stress free as possible. My fiancée and I were living out of state during our planning process, but Lauren was able to get us started and rolling on the right path. We could not have been more pleased with the final results once the big day finally came. Our day of coordinator, Marjury, made sure that everything was organized, and (just as important) on time. She would continue to check in with us throughout the event to make sure that we were staying on track, as well as making sure we were satisfied with everything. She accomplished all of this without seeming overbearing or disruptive. It's a fine line, but they managed to do perfectly. We felt very well taken care of. We had our ceremony outside by the gazebo. Our guest size was about 80, which was perfect for that space. We didn't need to use microphones, everyone could hear just fine. The reception space was beautiful. With almost the entire space being white, it gives all your guests and tables a chance to pop out. Again, with 80(ish) guests, the reception was spread out without feeling cramped or too far apart. It gave us a good sized dance floor area as well. The onsite accommodations were perfect for everyone in our party who stayed there. The rooms were quiet, but still close enough to where everyone felt a part of the \"community\". It's a great way to make sure everyone gets home safe too. Your rooms are just a stones throw away. DO NOT MISS THE BREAKFAST THE NEXT MORNING. Hearty and delicious. All in all, Sweetwater was a perfect place to get married. In just two days, we had made so many great memories there. It was sad to leave, but a wonderful incentive to come back on our anniversary. Thanks again to Marjury, Lauren and the rest of the Sweetwater staff. We had one shot at making the day wonderful, and they rocked it.
Reviewed on 24-10-2016
Isabella Jebian (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-10-2016
The entire Sweetwater staff was amazing to work with from beginning to end. The chef is amazing, the rooms are adorable (and great for pictures), the property is beautiful and romantic and was a hit with all our guests, and the event staff is just the bomb. Our wedding reception and stay was a dream, I would recommend them in a heartbeat - you will be thrilled!
Reviewed on 12-10-2016
Wedding Date 01-10-2016
The entire Sweetwater staff was amazing to work with from beginning to end. The chef is amazing, the rooms are adorable (and great for pictures), the property is beautiful and romantic and was a hit with all our guests, and the event staff is just the bomb. Our wedding reception and stay was a dream, I would recommend them in a heartbeat - you will be thrilled!
Reviewed on 12-10-2016
Liz Locke (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-04-2016
We used Sweetwater Branch Inn as our reception venue for our wedding in April. I'm a pretty busy tax accountant (especially around that time of year), so my biggest concern going into the wedding planning process was that I would have to keep on top of everything up and be overly in the details right up until the day of the wedding. When we visited SWB Inn and met with the wedding coordinating staff there, I realized that it was going to be the perfect place to have the wedding. Not only did they have every single detail under control, but they were so laid back and flexible throughout the process. Even the week of the wedding, as I had things pop into my head (e.g., I wanted a big Jenga set and cornhole added to the garden setup), I could shoot SWB a quick email, and they were happy to oblige. I was the most relaxed bride going into my big day, because I knew I had nothing to worry about. SWB helped my wedding be one of the most fun my guests had ever experienced. I had several of my friends indicate that if they had to do their wedding tomorrow, they would want to just copy mine. I honestly can say that had very little to do with my planning skills, and everything to do with SWB and the care they take to ensure every bride gets exactly what they want. Thank you, SWB! You made my dream day come true.
Reviewed on 05-09-2016
Wedding Date 01-04-2016
We used Sweetwater Branch Inn as our reception venue for our wedding in April. I'm a pretty busy tax accountant (especially around that time of year), so my biggest concern going into the wedding planning process was that I would have to keep on top of everything up and be overly in the details right up until the day of the wedding. When we visited SWB Inn and met with the wedding coordinating staff there, I realized that it was going to be the perfect place to have the wedding. Not only did they have every single detail under control, but they were so laid back and flexible throughout the process. Even the week of the wedding, as I had things pop into my head (e.g., I wanted a big Jenga set and cornhole added to the garden setup), I could shoot SWB a quick email, and they were happy to oblige. I was the most relaxed bride going into my big day, because I knew I had nothing to worry about. SWB helped my wedding be one of the most fun my guests had ever experienced. I had several of my friends indicate that if they had to do their wedding tomorrow, they would want to just copy mine. I honestly can say that had very little to do with my planning skills, and everything to do with SWB and the care they take to ensure every bride gets exactly what they want. Thank you, SWB! You made my dream day come true.
Reviewed on 05-09-2016
Elena Basova (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-05-2016
We got married on May 7th, 2016 at the Sweetwater Branch Inn and it was absolutely beautiful. Sweetwater venue was a perfect match for what we were looking for. The garden is simply magical in the spring! All of the cottages and rooms are so unique and our guests absolutely enjoyed staying there. But most importantly the staff at Sweetwater couldn't be any more amazing! From the first email to Lauren to the wedding day set up with Marjury everything was perfect and easy! Lauren and Marjury made this whole planning experience so easy for me and almost stress free. Lauren is the nicest and most accommodating wedding consultant ever. She always got back to me right away and answered all my crazy questions and most importantly made me feel like everything was under control and will be perfect! And it was! Marjury was my wedding day organizer and she did an amazing job! Everything was perfect and exactly how we wanted. She is such a sweetheart that she even brought me water ( without asking) when we were taking pictures. The waiting staff was also very polite, fun and attentive. The food was delicious and our guests still remember how good it was. From the beautifull venue to an amazing staff our wedding was absolutely perfect! We couldn't ask for anything more. We can't wait to go back to stay for our first wedding anniversary! We love Sweetwater Branch Inn and it will forever be our special place!
Reviewed on 20-08-2016
Wedding Date 07-05-2016
We got married on May 7th, 2016 at the Sweetwater Branch Inn and it was absolutely beautiful. Sweetwater venue was a perfect match for what we were looking for. The garden is simply magical in the spring! All of the cottages and rooms are so unique and our guests absolutely enjoyed staying there. But most importantly the staff at Sweetwater couldn't be any more amazing! From the first email to Lauren to the wedding day set up with Marjury everything was perfect and easy! Lauren and Marjury made this whole planning experience so easy for me and almost stress free. Lauren is the nicest and most accommodating wedding consultant ever. She always got back to me right away and answered all my crazy questions and most importantly made me feel like everything was under control and will be perfect! And it was! Marjury was my wedding day organizer and she did an amazing job! Everything was perfect and exactly how we wanted. She is such a sweetheart that she even brought me water ( without asking) when we were taking pictures. The waiting staff was also very polite, fun and attentive. The food was delicious and our guests still remember how good it was. From the beautifull venue to an amazing staff our wedding was absolutely perfect! We couldn't ask for anything more. We can't wait to go back to stay for our first wedding anniversary! We love Sweetwater Branch Inn and it will forever be our special place!
Reviewed on 20-08-2016
Michelle Ingman (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Sweetwater Branch Inn is an amazing location for a wedding! Everything from the beautiful gardens to the charming reception area is perfect for a gorgeous wedding. The staff at Sweetwater is outstanding. Everyone loved the food and the presentation was excellent. Our guests were treated to southern hospitality from the moment they arrived until the night was over. The unique rooms and comfortable beds were a bonus! We couldn't have chosen a better place to celebrate our daughter's wedding weekend. We will be forever grateful to the people at Sweetwater Branch Inn that made our wedding weekend such a memorable event! Thank you!
Reviewed on 17-08-2016
Sweetwater Branch Inn is an amazing location for a wedding! Everything from the beautiful gardens to the charming reception area is perfect for a gorgeous wedding. The staff at Sweetwater is outstanding. Everyone loved the food and the presentation was excellent. Our guests were treated to southern hospitality from the moment they arrived until the night was over. The unique rooms and comfortable beds were a bonus! We couldn't have chosen a better place to celebrate our daughter's wedding weekend. We will be forever grateful to the people at Sweetwater Branch Inn that made our wedding weekend such a memorable event! Thank you!
Reviewed on 17-08-2016
Audrey Lefler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-10-2017
Sweetwater Branch Inn helped us create a wedding that was better than we ever could have imagined! The property is so beautiful and peaceful and having all of our family and friends in one place for the entire weekend made it that much more special. Everyone was very accommodating and friendly, they truly went above and beyond to make sure our wedding was incredible. It was southern hospitality at its best!
Reviewed on 08-08-2016
Wedding Date 09-10-2017
Sweetwater Branch Inn helped us create a wedding that was better than we ever could have imagined! The property is so beautiful and peaceful and having all of our family and friends in one place for the entire weekend made it that much more special. Everyone was very accommodating and friendly, they truly went above and beyond to make sure our wedding was incredible. It was southern hospitality at its best!
Reviewed on 08-08-2016
Betsy Foster (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-03-2016
There aren't enough wonderful words to describe Sweetwater Branch Inn. Our wedding was perfect thanks to the incredible staff, beautiful facility, and delicious food. Every step of the way the Sweetwater event staff made planning a pleasure. We can't recommend Sweetwater more. Our only wish is we could do it all again exactly the same way!
Reviewed on 08-08-2016
Wedding Date 19-03-2016
There aren't enough wonderful words to describe Sweetwater Branch Inn. Our wedding was perfect thanks to the incredible staff, beautiful facility, and delicious food. Every step of the way the Sweetwater event staff made planning a pleasure. We can't recommend Sweetwater more. Our only wish is we could do it all again exactly the same way!
Reviewed on 08-08-2016
Aaron Huggins (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-05-2016
Amazing place,
Reviewed on 10-07-2016
Wedding Date 14-05-2016
Amazing place,
Reviewed on 10-07-2016
Sarah Stone (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-07-2017
In the past two years, Sweetwater Branch Inn guided our family in hosting three beautiful, yet very different, rehearsal dinners for our sons and their brides. Lauren and Cornelia listened carefully to our expectations for the evenings, they understood the various personalities, and they guided us through lovely and memorable celebrations. . .At one, Southern favorites, such as cheese grits, frog legs, and Gator fritters were served; at another, a traditional Korean tea ceremony was celebrated in the garden. (At all, mushroom ravioli was a hit!) For each event, the food was delicious and appropriate to the guests, the service was timely and courteous, and each setting was dazzling. Those evenings were magical beginnings to our wedding weekends!
Reviewed on 19-05-2016
Wedding Date 19-07-2017
In the past two years, Sweetwater Branch Inn guided our family in hosting three beautiful, yet very different, rehearsal dinners for our sons and their brides. Lauren and Cornelia listened carefully to our expectations for the evenings, they understood the various personalities, and they guided us through lovely and memorable celebrations. . .At one, Southern favorites, such as cheese grits, frog legs, and Gator fritters were served; at another, a traditional Korean tea ceremony was celebrated in the garden. (At all, mushroom ravioli was a hit!) For each event, the food was delicious and appropriate to the guests, the service was timely and courteous, and each setting was dazzling. Those evenings were magical beginnings to our wedding weekends!
Reviewed on 19-05-2016
kaci trett (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-09-2015
This place was amazing and very helpful! The staff was awesome! My wedding of my dreams finally came true and with the help from SWB!
Reviewed on 10-10-2015
Wedding Date 18-09-2015
This place was amazing and very helpful! The staff was awesome! My wedding of my dreams finally came true and with the help from SWB!
Reviewed on 10-10-2015
katie low (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-06-2015
As cliche as it sounds, my wedding day was one of the best days of my life. This is due in a big part to Lauren, Sarah, and the rest of the Sweetwater staff. Everyone was incredibly helpful and it was surprising to me, as someone who tends to stress easily, that I was worry free on my wedding day. In addition to the support that you get from these ladies, I can't express how nice it was to have all of our family and friends staying at the inn. One of my favorite parts was getting to eat breakfast with everyone each morning. We lived in a perfect, cozy bubble filled with love for the weekend.
Reviewed on 05-09-2015
Wedding Date 13-06-2015
As cliche as it sounds, my wedding day was one of the best days of my life. This is due in a big part to Lauren, Sarah, and the rest of the Sweetwater staff. Everyone was incredibly helpful and it was surprising to me, as someone who tends to stress easily, that I was worry free on my wedding day. In addition to the support that you get from these ladies, I can't express how nice it was to have all of our family and friends staying at the inn. One of my favorite parts was getting to eat breakfast with everyone each morning. We lived in a perfect, cozy bubble filled with love for the weekend.
Reviewed on 05-09-2015
Michelle Member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-05-2015
My husband and I wanted to have a nice, but simple wedding. We were going for something that felt like a family reunion where two people happened to get married before dinner...And everyone was a little dressed up. Lauren, Sarah, and the entire staff at Sweetwater made everything so insanely simple and easy! I had NONE of the pre-wedding stress or planning fiascoes that I so feared going into this (we are elopement material all the way!). Oh, and did I mention we planned the whole thing from Rhode Island, where we live? No? Well, it was a non issue. A few email chains, 4 phone calls, and BOOM - DREAM WEDDING. The food was delicious, the garden was beautiful, the rooms were lovely, the staff was so friendly, the vendors they recommended were awesome - no complaints or do-overs. None. True, I wasn't a fussy bride and didn't come in with any demands to have my wedding day feel like a coronation, but I'm pretty sure that if I had, those requests would have been accommodated, too. Though not super fancy, my wedding was beautiful (simple, but make no mistake, this wasn't a bar-b-que or casual picnic! - it did carry the extra oomph of a wedding day!). I had a great time and credit Sweetwater's amazing team and network of vendors for making it all posible.
Reviewed on 15-07-2015
Wedding Date 16-05-2015
My husband and I wanted to have a nice, but simple wedding. We were going for something that felt like a family reunion where two people happened to get married before dinner...And everyone was a little dressed up. Lauren, Sarah, and the entire staff at Sweetwater made everything so insanely simple and easy! I had NONE of the pre-wedding stress or planning fiascoes that I so feared going into this (we are elopement material all the way!). Oh, and did I mention we planned the whole thing from Rhode Island, where we live? No? Well, it was a non issue. A few email chains, 4 phone calls, and BOOM - DREAM WEDDING. The food was delicious, the garden was beautiful, the rooms were lovely, the staff was so friendly, the vendors they recommended were awesome - no complaints or do-overs. None. True, I wasn't a fussy bride and didn't come in with any demands to have my wedding day feel like a coronation, but I'm pretty sure that if I had, those requests would have been accommodated, too. Though not super fancy, my wedding was beautiful (simple, but make no mistake, this wasn't a bar-b-que or casual picnic! - it did carry the extra oomph of a wedding day!). I had a great time and credit Sweetwater's amazing team and network of vendors for making it all posible.
Reviewed on 15-07-2015
Rhiannon Coburn (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-06-2015
I recently got married at Sweetwater Branch Inn. They made the whole process so easy and stress-free. Sarah, who we worked closest with, was on top of everything! She's amazing :) They were quick to accommodate all of our last minute changes that always seem to pop up in weddings. \rThe food was so delicious, all of our guests really enjoyed the choices that Cornelia helped us with.\rBesides our fantastic ceremony and reception spaces, the lodging is amazing as well! The breakfast was one of the best I've had anywhere.\rI can't wait to go back on our anniversary and relive all of the magical memories. Also for the crepes :)
Reviewed on 12-07-2015
Wedding Date 27-06-2015
I recently got married at Sweetwater Branch Inn. They made the whole process so easy and stress-free. Sarah, who we worked closest with, was on top of everything! She's amazing :) They were quick to accommodate all of our last minute changes that always seem to pop up in weddings. \rThe food was so delicious, all of our guests really enjoyed the choices that Cornelia helped us with.\rBesides our fantastic ceremony and reception spaces, the lodging is amazing as well! The breakfast was one of the best I've had anywhere.\rI can't wait to go back on our anniversary and relive all of the magical memories. Also for the crepes :)
Reviewed on 12-07-2015
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-05-2015
I actually had always dream about having my wedding at Sweetwater with my husband being a Marine finding a date for our wedding was a challenge but Sweetwater was patient and helpful though it all. I am so happy I was able to have my wedding at Sweerwater. My meetings with Sarah and Lauren were always a pleasure. The Sweetwater team is always so organized and helpful. I am so thankful for all the work Sweetwater did for me and my family. Love Sarah
Reviewed on 23-06-2015
Wedding Date 24-05-2015
I actually had always dream about having my wedding at Sweetwater with my husband being a Marine finding a date for our wedding was a challenge but Sweetwater was patient and helpful though it all. I am so happy I was able to have my wedding at Sweerwater. My meetings with Sarah and Lauren were always a pleasure. The Sweetwater team is always so organized and helpful. I am so thankful for all the work Sweetwater did for me and my family. Love Sarah
Reviewed on 23-06-2015
Lauren Douglas (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-04-2015
I highly recommend Sweetwater Branch Inn for a wedding. I was the type of bride that didn't want to do any setting up/taking down, essentially I just wanted to show up and get married. It was the most stress-free occasion of my life! Even my mother, who stresses out over every detail in general, said on several occasions who amazing Sweetwater was. It truly is the best value out there. I had a friend who got married shortly after we did at a different location who had a \"budget wedding\" - long story short, she spent about as much as we did (within a couple hundred dollars) and did EVERYTHING herself...not worth the hassle! \r\rSarah - no words to adequately describe this AMAZING lady. She knows what you want done before you even request it on the event day. It rained on my wedding day, unfortunate, I know. However, Sarah had the radar pulled up on her phone all afternoon and we found a 20 minute window so I could still have my ceremony outdoors. \r\rSo, most important piece of planning a wedding for brides...money. HUGE VALUE!! They take your budget and basically lay out vendors for you. My father (Mr. Tight-wad) said how impressed he was. After the ceremony was over and things settled down, he couldn't believe what all was \"included\" in our final cost. \r\rThe food was outstanding! I wish I lived in Gainesville and I wish Sweetwater was a restaurant - I would honestly eat there for every meal!\r\rI'm pretty sure this is the venue my little sister will get married at when she decides to take the plunge - we can start a new family tradition!\r\rIf you are considering Sweetwater (even if you are not) - this is honestly the best place you can get married. Your search for the perfect venue is over - it's Sweetwater Branch Inn!
Reviewed on 22-05-2015
Wedding Date 04-04-2015
I highly recommend Sweetwater Branch Inn for a wedding. I was the type of bride that didn't want to do any setting up/taking down, essentially I just wanted to show up and get married. It was the most stress-free occasion of my life! Even my mother, who stresses out over every detail in general, said on several occasions who amazing Sweetwater was. It truly is the best value out there. I had a friend who got married shortly after we did at a different location who had a \"budget wedding\" - long story short, she spent about as much as we did (within a couple hundred dollars) and did EVERYTHING herself...not worth the hassle! \r\rSarah - no words to adequately describe this AMAZING lady. She knows what you want done before you even request it on the event day. It rained on my wedding day, unfortunate, I know. However, Sarah had the radar pulled up on her phone all afternoon and we found a 20 minute window so I could still have my ceremony outdoors. \r\rSo, most important piece of planning a wedding for brides...money. HUGE VALUE!! They take your budget and basically lay out vendors for you. My father (Mr. Tight-wad) said how impressed he was. After the ceremony was over and things settled down, he couldn't believe what all was \"included\" in our final cost. \r\rThe food was outstanding! I wish I lived in Gainesville and I wish Sweetwater was a restaurant - I would honestly eat there for every meal!\r\rI'm pretty sure this is the venue my little sister will get married at when she decides to take the plunge - we can start a new family tradition!\r\rIf you are considering Sweetwater (even if you are not) - this is honestly the best place you can get married. Your search for the perfect venue is over - it's Sweetwater Branch Inn!
Reviewed on 22-05-2015
Sara Norton (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-12-2014
A million times over, I would say YES to this venue! It was absolutely perfect! The garden is stunning, the hall is beautiful, the staff are amazingly helpful and friendly, the food is fantastic...I could go on and on. Plus, the prices are SO reasonable and very affordable. Best venue!!
Reviewed on 22-05-2015
Wedding Date 21-12-2014
A million times over, I would say YES to this venue! It was absolutely perfect! The garden is stunning, the hall is beautiful, the staff are amazingly helpful and friendly, the food is fantastic...I could go on and on. Plus, the prices are SO reasonable and very affordable. Best venue!!
Reviewed on 22-05-2015
Susan Long (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-04-2015
What a fantastic venue! We can't thank Sweetwater Branch Inn enough for their part in making our special day so incredible! \rFrom guiding us through the setup and menu process to being so attentive during the event. They well exceeded our expectations! \r
Reviewed on 18-04-2015
Wedding Date 11-04-2015
What a fantastic venue! We can't thank Sweetwater Branch Inn enough for their part in making our special day so incredible! \rFrom guiding us through the setup and menu process to being so attentive during the event. They well exceeded our expectations! \r
Reviewed on 18-04-2015
Anonymous (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-06-2016
This venue was gorgeous. The service, food, and staff were professional and excellent. A wedding in California at a similar venue would have been twice the price. The cottages and rooms adjacent to the wedding site added tremendous value to the guest and elderly relatives attending. \rTalk to Sarah - she was wonderful --\rThank you for making it a perfect event!\r(I was both the parent & coordinator)
Reviewed on 13-04-2015
Wedding Date 13-06-2016
This venue was gorgeous. The service, food, and staff were professional and excellent. A wedding in California at a similar venue would have been twice the price. The cottages and rooms adjacent to the wedding site added tremendous value to the guest and elderly relatives attending. \rTalk to Sarah - she was wonderful --\rThank you for making it a perfect event!\r(I was both the parent & coordinator)
Reviewed on 13-04-2015
Katie Wolfson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-11-2014
My husband and I had the perfect wedding day at the Sweetwater Branch Inn this past November. The weather was beautiful. Everything went smoothly. The food was amazing. The staff was attentive. I could go on and on!\r\rBoth Lauren and Sarah were always cheerful and helpful, though I worked with Lauren most of the time. She happily answered all my questions, responded to emails and phone calls in a timely manner. Most importantly, she made sure my wedding was everything I dreamed it to be. The grounds at Sweetwater are stunning. The garden is peaceful and the McKenzie Hall is beautiful.\r\rThe menu they offer is quite extensive. We had a handful of family members attend who were Kosher and they were happy to accommodate those guests. I highly recommend the hot spinach dip as a hors d'oeuvre. It was seriously the best spinach dip I've ever had. Everyone was raving about it! The honey pecan crusted chicken was also amazing with the garlic roasted mash potatoes. \r\rMy husband and I couldn't have had a better wedding. We are so grateful for Lauren and the entire Sweetwater staff. I highly recommend the Inn to anyone looking for a venue for a special event or just a weekend away. \r
Reviewed on 25-02-2015
Wedding Date 02-11-2014
My husband and I had the perfect wedding day at the Sweetwater Branch Inn this past November. The weather was beautiful. Everything went smoothly. The food was amazing. The staff was attentive. I could go on and on!\r\rBoth Lauren and Sarah were always cheerful and helpful, though I worked with Lauren most of the time. She happily answered all my questions, responded to emails and phone calls in a timely manner. Most importantly, she made sure my wedding was everything I dreamed it to be. The grounds at Sweetwater are stunning. The garden is peaceful and the McKenzie Hall is beautiful.\r\rThe menu they offer is quite extensive. We had a handful of family members attend who were Kosher and they were happy to accommodate those guests. I highly recommend the hot spinach dip as a hors d'oeuvre. It was seriously the best spinach dip I've ever had. Everyone was raving about it! The honey pecan crusted chicken was also amazing with the garlic roasted mash potatoes. \r\rMy husband and I couldn't have had a better wedding. We are so grateful for Lauren and the entire Sweetwater staff. I highly recommend the Inn to anyone looking for a venue for a special event or just a weekend away. \r
Reviewed on 25-02-2015
Sara Member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
We absolutely ADORED this venue! It was truly a dream wedding venue. The staff is wonderful and caring, the gardens are beautiful and... It's a STEAL for the price! Can't say enough wonderful things about SWB!
Reviewed on 08-01-2015
We absolutely ADORED this venue! It was truly a dream wedding venue. The staff is wonderful and caring, the gardens are beautiful and... It's a STEAL for the price! Can't say enough wonderful things about SWB!
Reviewed on 08-01-2015
Anonymous (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-10-2014
My new bride and I just had both our wedding ceremony and reception at Sweetwater Branch Inn. In a sentence, everything about the day was wonderful! All the staff, including the event managers Sarah and Lauren and owner Cornelia, were friendly, well-organized, supportive, and knowledgeable throughout the whole process. The courtyard was a beautiful venue for the ceremony and the food was incredibel! We had a fully vegetarian buffet and even our meat-eating relatives loved the food. Nothing negative to say at all - we both look back on the day with smiles and fond memories.
Reviewed on 31-10-2014
Wedding Date 25-10-2014
My new bride and I just had both our wedding ceremony and reception at Sweetwater Branch Inn. In a sentence, everything about the day was wonderful! All the staff, including the event managers Sarah and Lauren and owner Cornelia, were friendly, well-organized, supportive, and knowledgeable throughout the whole process. The courtyard was a beautiful venue for the ceremony and the food was incredibel! We had a fully vegetarian buffet and even our meat-eating relatives loved the food. Nothing negative to say at all - we both look back on the day with smiles and fond memories.
Reviewed on 31-10-2014
Anonymous (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
We flew into Florida from Northern Minnesota to our son's wedding. Our family had five lovely rooms/cottages that were a perfect hideaway in the middle of a busy city. The breakfast was outstanding and the space for us all to be together was important. \rThe reception area was perfect and the food delicious. They even helped us when everything was held up an hour due to a most u unusual one hour delay of the bride's family to the ceremony. The staff was excellent and I appreciated their open and frequent communication. Thank you Sweetwater Branch Inn.\r
Reviewed on 23-10-2014
We flew into Florida from Northern Minnesota to our son's wedding. Our family had five lovely rooms/cottages that were a perfect hideaway in the middle of a busy city. The breakfast was outstanding and the space for us all to be together was important. \rThe reception area was perfect and the food delicious. They even helped us when everything was held up an hour due to a most u unusual one hour delay of the bride's family to the ceremony. The staff was excellent and I appreciated their open and frequent communication. Thank you Sweetwater Branch Inn.\r
Reviewed on 23-10-2014
Victoria Kehler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-04-2012
I had my reception at the Sweetwater about three years ago and I could not have picked a better place. First off the setting is perfect for any wedding and the staff is friendly and efficient. They let you have the wedding you wish to create without trying to fit you into their mold like a lot of place do making your wedding feel like everyone else. The staff was always there through the whole process and on the day of everything could not have ran smoother. We rented out the whole inn that weekend for the wedding party and family and it was not just a reception but an experience. Also the location is great with a short walk to downtown for entertainment for your guest after or before the wedding. The staff worked hard to make my dreams come true and if you are lucky you may get butterscotch to pose in some of your wedding photos.
Reviewed on 21-10-2014
Wedding Date 14-04-2012
I had my reception at the Sweetwater about three years ago and I could not have picked a better place. First off the setting is perfect for any wedding and the staff is friendly and efficient. They let you have the wedding you wish to create without trying to fit you into their mold like a lot of place do making your wedding feel like everyone else. The staff was always there through the whole process and on the day of everything could not have ran smoother. We rented out the whole inn that weekend for the wedding party and family and it was not just a reception but an experience. Also the location is great with a short walk to downtown for entertainment for your guest after or before the wedding. The staff worked hard to make my dreams come true and if you are lucky you may get butterscotch to pose in some of your wedding photos.
Reviewed on 21-10-2014
Shimaa Ghonim (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-01-2014
I had my wedding at SWBI. It was elegant and classic! The facility was beautiful! The food was great! And the staff was super flexible and helpful!
Reviewed on 09-10-2014
Wedding Date 26-01-2014
I had my wedding at SWBI. It was elegant and classic! The facility was beautiful! The food was great! And the staff was super flexible and helpful!
Reviewed on 09-10-2014
Susan Astary (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-04-2014
I highly recommend using Sweetwater Branch as your wedding venue! For starters, the grounds are absolutely beautiful. The garden is very well maintained and the hall is a stunning blank canvas for any reception. It was nice to have both indoor and outdoor features for our wedding celebration. The biggest plus for us, though, was the team at SWB! We had to plan our wedding from across the country, and I couldn't have done it without Lauren and Sarah. They were extremely helpful in answering all of our questions, especially since we couldn't go back to see everything in person before the wedding day. They gave us advice about setups from other weddings, and sent us pictures of particular items. They truly made planning from afar a much easier experience. Even better, though, was the service we received the wedding weekend. I didn't feel stressed about things being set up or designed well, because Lauren had great ideas about how things would run, and helped me with the final details. I honestly can't imagine a better \"full package\" experience. To top it off, the food was amazing, and we even got a plate saved for us in the honeymoon suite since we didn't have much time to eat at the reception :) Again, I can't speak highly enough of the team at SWB and the beautiful setting that the Inn has to offer.
Reviewed on 02-10-2014
Wedding Date 12-04-2014
I highly recommend using Sweetwater Branch as your wedding venue! For starters, the grounds are absolutely beautiful. The garden is very well maintained and the hall is a stunning blank canvas for any reception. It was nice to have both indoor and outdoor features for our wedding celebration. The biggest plus for us, though, was the team at SWB! We had to plan our wedding from across the country, and I couldn't have done it without Lauren and Sarah. They were extremely helpful in answering all of our questions, especially since we couldn't go back to see everything in person before the wedding day. They gave us advice about setups from other weddings, and sent us pictures of particular items. They truly made planning from afar a much easier experience. Even better, though, was the service we received the wedding weekend. I didn't feel stressed about things being set up or designed well, because Lauren had great ideas about how things would run, and helped me with the final details. I honestly can't imagine a better \"full package\" experience. To top it off, the food was amazing, and we even got a plate saved for us in the honeymoon suite since we didn't have much time to eat at the reception :) Again, I can't speak highly enough of the team at SWB and the beautiful setting that the Inn has to offer.
Reviewed on 02-10-2014
erin dougherty (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-09-2013
My husband and I got married at Sweetwater Branch Inn six months ago, and already wish we could do it again!! Our guests stayed on the property so it was really like a wedding weekend. Everything was perfect! The girls are so wonderful and they made our wedding everything could could have dreamed. All the staff at SWB are amazing. I highly recommend this venue!
Reviewed on 30-09-2014
Wedding Date 18-09-2013
My husband and I got married at Sweetwater Branch Inn six months ago, and already wish we could do it again!! Our guests stayed on the property so it was really like a wedding weekend. Everything was perfect! The girls are so wonderful and they made our wedding everything could could have dreamed. All the staff at SWB are amazing. I highly recommend this venue!
Reviewed on 30-09-2014
Emily Sneeden (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-05-2014
The Sweetwater Branch Inn is the perfect place for Gainesville couples to celebrate their nuptials! The event coordinators Sarah and Lauren are magnificent, the staff is super friendly and helpful, the place looked absolutely beautiful, and our guests loved the hors d'oeuvres! The food was also good. If you want gorgeous photos, then pick Sweetwater, because all of the windows, high ceiling, and natural lighting give that fresh, open look!
Reviewed on 13-07-2014
Wedding Date 31-05-2014
The Sweetwater Branch Inn is the perfect place for Gainesville couples to celebrate their nuptials! The event coordinators Sarah and Lauren are magnificent, the staff is super friendly and helpful, the place looked absolutely beautiful, and our guests loved the hors d'oeuvres! The food was also good. If you want gorgeous photos, then pick Sweetwater, because all of the windows, high ceiling, and natural lighting give that fresh, open look!
Reviewed on 13-07-2014
Malena Parravicini (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-06-2014
I couldn't think of a better place to spend our wedding night. It was private, intimate and cozy. 100% recommend!!
Reviewed on 01-07-2014
Wedding Date 14-06-2014
I couldn't think of a better place to spend our wedding night. It was private, intimate and cozy. 100% recommend!!
Reviewed on 01-07-2014
Renee Granicz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-01-2014
This is a beautiful location for a wedding ceremony and reception. We had planned for an outdoor wedding, but due to rain the ceremony was moved indoors at the last minute. The staff was great in making this transition stress-free and seamless. Our ceremony still started on time and was beautiful even with this last minute change. A great experience!
Reviewed on 12-03-2014
Wedding Date 11-01-2014
This is a beautiful location for a wedding ceremony and reception. We had planned for an outdoor wedding, but due to rain the ceremony was moved indoors at the last minute. The staff was great in making this transition stress-free and seamless. Our ceremony still started on time and was beautiful even with this last minute change. A great experience!
Reviewed on 12-03-2014
Rachel Rollo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-03-2014
I would recommend anyone to use this venue for their wedding!!! It was an absolute pleasure to work with Lauren and Sarah and all of the other event staff at Sweetwater Branch Inn. From the first meeting, to the final details meeting, to helping manage my stress on the day of the event, everything was smooth and we felt extremely well taken care of. All of my family and friends who attended the wedding couldn't stop talking about how beautiful the venue was, and all of our guests who stayed at the Inn raved about the service they received. Oh, and the breakfast is AMAZING! Let's be honest, all of the food is fantastic. I really do not have a complaint about this place. Thank you for helping to make our wedding so special and so perfect!
Reviewed on 11-03-2014
Wedding Date 01-03-2014
I would recommend anyone to use this venue for their wedding!!! It was an absolute pleasure to work with Lauren and Sarah and all of the other event staff at Sweetwater Branch Inn. From the first meeting, to the final details meeting, to helping manage my stress on the day of the event, everything was smooth and we felt extremely well taken care of. All of my family and friends who attended the wedding couldn't stop talking about how beautiful the venue was, and all of our guests who stayed at the Inn raved about the service they received. Oh, and the breakfast is AMAZING! Let's be honest, all of the food is fantastic. I really do not have a complaint about this place. Thank you for helping to make our wedding so special and so perfect!
Reviewed on 11-03-2014
Kaitie Conway (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-09-2013
Sweetwater Branch Inn really did fulfill my fantasy of having a fairytale wedding. Besides the fact that the venue is absolutely gorgeous and romantic, the staff went above and beyond my wildest dreams to make our day as special as possible. I was very nervous when I began planning because I am not a very organized person. Sara made sure that everything was taken care of so I didn't have to worry about a thing. Would recommend it to anyone getting married in North Central Florida.
Reviewed on 01-12-2013
Wedding Date 14-09-2013
Sweetwater Branch Inn really did fulfill my fantasy of having a fairytale wedding. Besides the fact that the venue is absolutely gorgeous and romantic, the staff went above and beyond my wildest dreams to make our day as special as possible. I was very nervous when I began planning because I am not a very organized person. Sara made sure that everything was taken care of so I didn't have to worry about a thing. Would recommend it to anyone getting married in North Central Florida.
Reviewed on 01-12-2013
Jessica Schwartz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-06-2013
My husband and I got married at SWB in June 2013 and could not have asked for a more perfect day all due to everyone there. Not only is it a breath-takingly gorgeous location, but, Sarah, Lauren, Cornelia and the rest of the staff go above and beyond to make sure you have the wedding of your dreams! They assist you with all the planning and take such a load off of your shoulders! Sarah was such a huge help on the big day helping coordinate all the vendors and double-checking that all of the details were exactly as we wanted.\r\rThe food is absolutely amazing too! We constantly have guests from our wedding tell us it was the most beautiful wedding location they have ever been to and the best food - we can't help but to agree! \r\rIn addition, everything is right there! No need to worry about moving all of your guests from location to location! A lot of our guests stayed at the inn, we had our chuppah in front of the colonnade, our reception in McKenzie Hall, and our farewell brunch in the Peach House! \r
Reviewed on 24-09-2013
100 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.89 out of 5.0Wedding Date 01-06-2013
My husband and I got married at SWB in June 2013 and could not have asked for a more perfect day all due to everyone there. Not only is it a breath-takingly gorgeous location, but, Sarah, Lauren, Cornelia and the rest of the staff go above and beyond to make sure you have the wedding of your dreams! They assist you with all the planning and take such a load off of your shoulders! Sarah was such a huge help on the big day helping coordinate all the vendors and double-checking that all of the details were exactly as we wanted.\r\rThe food is absolutely amazing too! We constantly have guests from our wedding tell us it was the most beautiful wedding location they have ever been to and the best food - we can't help but to agree! \r\rIn addition, everything is right there! No need to worry about moving all of your guests from location to location! A lot of our guests stayed at the inn, we had our chuppah in front of the colonnade, our reception in McKenzie Hall, and our farewell brunch in the Peach House! \r
Reviewed on 24-09-2013
Contact Info for Sweetwater Branch Inn
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| X (Twitter) | sweetwaterinn |
| Sweetwater Branch Inn | |
| Website | www.sweetwaterinn.com |
| Phone | (352) 373-6760 |
| Address | 625 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601 |
| events@sweetwaterinn.com |
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