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Wayside At Cottom Farm

4.7 ★★★★★ 154 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Weirsdale, Florida

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Longtime Christmas tradition featuring 40-acre displays of lights and Santa's house.

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Hours

Monday 9 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–4 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–4 PM
Thursday 9 AM–4 PM
Friday 9 AM–4 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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The setting

The style of Wayside At Cottom Farm in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🌊 Waterside

“Many light displays on the property with a visit to the homestead on the lake.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Wayside At Cottom Farm — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

👰 Bridal Suite

“My favorite was the brides room.”

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🌊 Pond or Lake

“Many light displays on the property with a visit to the homestead on the lake.”

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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 154 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 12 mentions

“If you’re looking for something to do as a family and want to enjoy beautiful lights this Christmas, this place is the perfect place to visit.”

💵 great value 3 mentions

“The whole shebang is affordable for the entire family, and it’s a Christmas memory that will last forever, and who knows, may even become tradition!”

From the reviews

Their family had been doing this for many years although we only discovered them a couple years ago. Many light displays on the property with a visit to the homestead on the lake. Tours done by hayride with walking tour of the home, which is fully decorated, inside and out.

★★★★★ — 20Lazytiger, Dec 2021

My family and I enjoyed this place. My 16 months old son loved every minute of it. It was an awesome experience. If you’re looking for something to do as a family and want to enjoy beautiful lights this Christmas, this place is the perfect place to visit.

★★★★★ — Sadok, Dec 2022

Stumbled upon this Christmas display while visiting the area. Wonderful lights, vendors, and snacks for purchase. Nice hayride through the display, and you can be dropped off and picked up while visiting. Several spots throughout to take pictures with family and friends. Visited on a weekend night and wasn't too busy.

★★★★★ — Laura, Dec 2023

What a wonderfully magical place!!! My son loved the lights, the tour of Santas house and the gracious elves giving out free cocoa and cookies🍪. It was well worth the $20 a piece!! He was free because he's 3.

★★★★★ — Miranda, Jan 2018

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Getting married at Wayside At Cottom Farm

Wayside At Cottom Farm comes up for weddings, going by their listing and couples’ reviews. 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.

Call about your date: (352) 751-4544

Where to find Wayside At Cottom Farm

41407 Edna C Blvd, Weirsdale, FL32195

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