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Protea Weddings and Events

4.9 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Ocala, Florida

Weddings Outside catering OK

Charming event space with a barn surrounded by oak trees and landscaped grounds.

Plan your tour

  • Capacity hosts up to 200 guests, per the venue's own info
  • Catering outside caterers welcome, going by reviews and the venue’s own info — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
  • Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (352) 789-9380
  • Website proteaweddingsandevents.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 9 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–11 PM
Thursday 9 AM–11 PM
Friday 9 AM–11 PM
Saturday 9 AM–11:30 PM
Sunday 9 AM–11 PM

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of Protea Weddings and Events in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🏛️ Historic Barn

“The restored barn had great charm with all the luxury amenities one would want.”

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Elegant & Modern 6 mentions

“The tunnel of Grand Oaks leads you to an elegant and rustic barn with all the amenities to provide wedding parties a comfortable experience.”

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🐄 Working Farm 2 mentions

“The drive up to the barn is breathe taking with the big oak reefs and all the horses around.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Protea Weddings and Events — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

👰 Bridal Suite 2 mentions

“As a photographer, I was so impressed by Courtney + Bev's attention to detail in making both the Bridal Suite + Groom's Suite perfect for photos.”

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🤵 Groom's Quarters

“As a photographer, I was so impressed by Courtney + Bev's attention to detail in making both the Bridal Suite + Groom's Suite perfect for photos.”

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Outdoor Ceremony Site

“Protea provides many options for outdoor ceremonies as well as indoor options!”

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⛰️ Scenic Views

“Protea is absolutely stunning, the sunset alone was breathtaking when we had a moment to step back from cooking.”

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🪑 Tables & Chairs Included

“The wood tables and chairs hardly need decorations and the high, open ceilings and beams create a beautiful environment to celebrate any occasion.”

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🐕 Pet-Friendly

“She even walked our dog for us during the cocktail hour so Chloe wouldn’t be alone.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 79 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 31 mentions

“We began searching for venues this past spring and decided on Protea because of the beautiful barn and surrounding oak trees.”

🤝 owners who go above & beyond 4 mentions

“They are both professionals and went above and beyond to make sure that everything went together, especially on the wedding day so we had nothing on our minds but getting married.”

😌 stress-free planning 3 mentions

“Courtney and Bev made everything so easy with timelines and coordination, and were nothing but kind to us throughout the whole process.”

📋 day-of coordination 5 mentions

“From helping with keeping this crazy brides mind at bay during the planning process to the day of coordination and everything in between.”

📸 photo-perfect backdrops 4 mentions

“The white background of the tall barn doors provided a perfect private and beautiful backdrop for our first look and family pictures!”

From the reviews

Protea made our day so special! From the first day we toured the facility Courtney and her husband made us feel like family. The barn alone is absolutely incredible! Paired with the beautiful landscape and magnificent trees, it is like a dream!

★★★★☆ — Shelby, Dec 2021

Bev and Courtney are absolutely amazing! Haley and I were planning our wedding from afar in Arizona and they made the planning go so smoothly. They are both professionals and went above and beyond to make sure that everything went together, especially on the wedding day so we had nothing on our minds but getting…

★★★★★ — Jon, Apr 2022

Protea is truly a beautiful venue. The tunnel of Grand Oaks leads you to an elegant and rustic barn with all the amenities to provide wedding parties a comfortable experience.

★★★★★ — Lyn, Nov 2022

This wedding venue is exactly what I envisioned for my wedding day. Courtney was amazing in always getting back to me when I had questions or concerns. Both Courtney and Bev did such an amazing job the day of wedding and making sure everything was how I wanted. They did such a great job.

★★★★★ — Felicia, Jan 2023

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Getting married at Protea Weddings and Events

Protea Weddings and Events comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Where to find Protea Weddings and Events

12088 S Hwy 475, Ocala, FL34480

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