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Protea Weddings and Events
4.9 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Ocala, Florida
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 |
The setting
“The restored barn had great charm with all the luxury amenities one would want.”
“The tunnel of Grand Oaks leads you to an elegant and rustic barn with all the amenities to provide wedding parties a comfortable experience.”
“The drive up to the barn is breathe taking with the big oak reefs and all the horses around.”
Amenities couples mention
“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.”
“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.”
“Protea provides many options for outdoor ceremonies as well as indoor options!”
“Protea is absolutely stunning, the sunset alone was breathtaking when we had a moment to step back from cooking.”
“The wood tables and chairs hardly need decorations and the high, open ceilings and beams create a beautiful environment to celebrate any occasion.”
“She even walked our dog for us during the cocktail hour so Chloe wouldn’t be alone.”
What couples say again and again
“We began searching for venues this past spring and decided on Protea because of the beautiful barn and surrounding oak trees.”
“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.”
“Courtney and Bev made everything so easy with timelines and coordination, and were nothing but kind to us throughout the whole process.”
“From helping with keeping this crazy brides mind at bay during the planning process to the day of coordination and everything in between.”
“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!
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…
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.
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.
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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