Cloud Nine

It took me a couple of weeks to come back down from cloud nine of using this wedding venue! HANNAH, I OWE YOU MY LIFE!

This wedding venue had everything we were looking for, and we fell in love with it so much that we booked it right after the tour! It is located in a rural area, wooded with gorgeous Florida foliage and nature (which, for me, is a MUST). When you arrive down a sturdy dirt road, you’re greeted with a grass parking area with plenty of space for vehicles. If you’re not into country style, don’t let the bar scare you off. Truly, this venue had the perfect mix of rustic and boho. It was EVERYTHING.

When you begin the walk down to the gorgeous lake where the ceremony is held, it is a paved nature trail that is lined with lights around the trees, guiding you to a huge oak tree and lake. I grew up walking nature trails, so this was honestly a selling point for me.

Along the path, there are two suites, one for the bride tribe, and one for the grooms tribe. Both are very spacious, good AC, and cute to hang in before the I DO’s. With this venue you also get the suites the day before, day of, day after. Making it super easy to drop off dresses and items, clean, and so on. Not sure if this comes with all packages, but we got the 2nd best package. Secretariat?

In the reception space, it has natural wood, giving it a barn feel but a very clean aesthetic. Don’t pass up the draping, although it is extra it adds such a vibe to the space!! The string lights, the bar area, and sweetheart table, it was just.. magical.

Our guests LOVED the outside patio and fire pit. We had a full moon that night, too. Another sign from above we made the right choice. It was framed perfectly between the trees 🙂

Hannah, thank you for taking on my ideas and making them a reality. The wedding was a dream come true with the decor. You nailed it. Hannah, our wedding planner and coordinator was simply great. She took on some ideas I have not seen yet at this venue and she took it to the next level. She also never made us feel rushed, although weddings are fast-paced. She let us soak in the moments. (is THEE preferred vendor for all things Bridlewood!)

The DJ worked with us on music, I know we prob gave him a heart attack at first since we didn’t want traditional wedding hits. He killed it. (was on suggested catering list)

The Catering was talked about a lot. I wish I got to eat more prime rib that night! (was on the suggested vendor list – 3C’s catering, I think?)

The bakery items WERE SO SO GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL THANK YOU LA PETITE OF MT DORA!!

My grandmother surprised us with a live painter – StarryNight Live Painting.. was such a heartfelt touch.. :’)

My hair and makeup team ..if you need to feel the most beautiful you have EVER felt, please book @Glambyashleywebb. Holy S***!!!!!!!!!!! I can’t say enough about how they SLAYED.

Overall, I wish I had a time machine and could relive that day over and over again. If you’re considering Bridlewood, please take a tour. A lot of people say wedding planning is a nightmare, I did not feel that weight since the Bridlewood team supported us so much and kept things moving. THANK YOU. A million times. We are so blessed.