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Bending Branch Ranch

Up to 200 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
Molly
Caylonna
Emily
Kelsey
Scott

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

Bending Branch Ranch is a stunning wedding venue nestled in the heart of New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Set on more than 10 acres of scenic farmland, this picturesque property perfectly blends rustic elegance with the warmth of authentic ranch living. From wide-open pastures to golden sunset views, every inch of the ranch offers a naturally romantic backdrop for saying “I do.”

Thoughtfully designed with weddings in mind, we provide an unforgettable setting to celebrate love in every season. Imagine exchanging vows beneath endless skies, surrounded by sweeping farmland and the soft glow of twilight. Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate gathering or a lively celebration beneath the stars, this remarkable venue captures the essence of rustic romance and timeless Southern charm, creating memories you and your guests will cherish for a lifetime.

Facilities and Capacity

Bending Branch Ranch offers a luxurious rustic ambiance with both indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings of any style, accommodating up to 200 guests. Couples can exchange vows beneath the grand mossy oak tree, under the elegant covered Pavilion, or inside the rustic barn with its beautiful fountain backdrop.

Guests can enjoy cocktail hour in the open courtyard or beneath the covered Pavilion featuring the unique Siloon Bar. The climate-controlled indoor reception space provides the perfect setting for dining and dancing.

Charming touches throughout the property, like garden waterfalls, outdoor chandeliers, a horse-drawn carriage, and a string-lit patio beneath the oaks, create endless photo opportunities.

For getting ready, the bridal cottage includes two bedrooms, a full kitchen, living room, and bathroom, while the groom’s house offers multiple rooms, a pool table, shuffleboard, and full amenities for relaxing before the celebration.

Services Offered

Bending Branch Ranch offers customizable wedding packages designed to make your celebration seamless and unforgettable. The venue provides fully licensed bar staff to ensure a professional and enjoyable experience for you and your guests.

Couples can also take advantage of customizable photo and DJ packages to simplify planning and create a celebration that perfectly fits their vision. Every event includes an event coordinator to keep you on track and handle the small details, taking the stress out of your big day.

We also offer fun extras such as a unique beer donkey to serve beverages during cocktail hour, and tons of wedding decor included with every booking, so you have everything you need to create a beautiful, personalized celebration.

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 8 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Miranda  & Mitchell's wedding
Miranda & Mitchell
7 photos
Kelli & Paul's wedding
Kelli & Paul
44 photos
Beth & Ryan's wedding
Beth & Ryan
98 photos
Keley & Dallas's wedding
Keley & Dallas
66 photos

FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$7,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$6,995

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$6,995

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$6,995

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3 ceremony - 2 cocktail hour and 1 reception space

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August

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Reviews of Bending Branch Ranch

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Bending Branch Ranch is a stunning rustic venue that consistently delivered seamless, stress-free weddings. Owners and staff, especially the on-site coordinators, are professional, communicative, and go above and beyond. Included services, on-site accommodations, and charming animals made celebrations memorable and highly recommended.

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Bending Branch Ranch is a stunning rustic venue that consistently delivered seamless, stress-free weddings. Owners and staff, especially the on-site coordinators, are professional, communicative, and go above and beyond. Included services, on-site accommodations, and charming animals made celebrations memorable and highly recommended.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 64 reviews
Google
4.9/5 241 reviews
Molly
Molly Sent on 06/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Duffy Wedding May 2026

If you are considering Bending Branch Ranch for your wedding venue, my advice is to book your tour now and let the venue and its staff speak for themselves. They will not disappoint!

My husband and I got married at BBR last month (May 2026).

From our first tour of the venue, we knew we wanted to get married there. Not only was the venue gorgeous, but the owners and staff were so down to earth and friendly which was very refreshing after touring other venues where the tour felt like a pushy timeshare sales pitch with a million “add on” costs.

The pricing bundles they offer were also a big plus for us. The package we went with included a coordinator, photographer and DJ of our choosing, as well as a bartender. (It’s worth noting that they had multiple options for each vendor, and plenty of reference material to help us choose each one. I will review each of the vendors we chose below!) They also provided an enormous selection of decor for literally every aspect of the big day which was another huge bonus.

The day of our wedding went SO incredibly smoothly which is all thanks to the BBR staff. They literally ran like a well oiled machine. Everyone was on the same page and knew all the details and timeline for the day, and each person knew what their role was, making the whole day come together beautifully and more importantly - SEAMLESSLY.

Our guests have been reaching out for a month now raving about how beautiful the venue was and how much they loved our coordinator and vendors. We have absolutely zero regrets and would not have changed a thing about our wedding day!

ON TO THE VENDORS:

The owners, Holly and Joe felt like old friends the moment we met. We left our initial tour joking that we might book the venue just because of how much we liked them! They stayed in touch after our initial tour without ever being pushy about making a decision. And they made us feel like they were genuinely excited for us when we finally booked our date. (They actually got married at BBR themselves, before they became the owners!) Joe also jumped in to officiate the ceremony when our planned officiant had to cancel a few days before the wedding, which was such a huge relief for us when we still had a million other things to finalize. He did a great job and took a ton of stress off of our shoulders!

Our coordinator, Taylor was absolutely amazing. From our first intro call, to our first and second design appointments, to the big day, she was so helpful and really took the time to get to know us and learn what our vision for the wedding was. I left our design appointments with literally ZERO doubt that if anything went wrong or any decisions needed to be made the day of the wedding, I could trust her 100% to handle it without me and knew it would turn out just how I would have wanted.
She was also really great at communicating in a way that added no stress and gave a sense of “we got this!” which was much needed in the midst of planning. Our entire wedding party loved her and is still talking about how great she was, even a month after the big day.

We went with Cona Studios for photography, and they were AMAZING! We really didn’t do a ton of planning with them besides deciding what level of coverage we wanted and giving them an idea of our vision (which was totally my husband and I’s choice as we were just not great planners) and they literally KILLED it! We were having so much fun with them during our sunset photos that we had to remind ourselves that the barn was full of friends and family waiting to celebrate with us. They also got our sneak peek photos to us super quickly and they all turned out so so beautiful! We are currently waiting on the full photo gallery and I CANNOT WAIT!!

Our bartender, Carie was so sweet and so quick. She gave us a list of all the bar supplies we would need which was super easy to follow and made shopping quick and painless. On the big day she was on top of it at all times, like before we even noticed our drinks starting to get low she was already making her way over with a fresh one and constantly making sure we had water to stay hydrated!

We went with Polkbros for our DJ, and they did a great job reading the vibe of our guests and matching the music to the moment during our reception. There was a hiccup BEFORE the ceremony where they were having an issue getting the speeds of our song choices slowed down to meet our expectations, but with a little help from the wedding party they were able to iron out the details and the music went perfectly smooth during the ceremony.

All in all, we are so happy we decided to book Bending Branch Ranch for our wedding day! I cannot think of a single reason why you wouldn’t consider them. They were just wonderful!
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Natalie Sent on 04/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Venue That Made Our Wedding Unforgettable

When I started searching for a wedding venue, as soon as I saw Bending Branch Ranch I knew it was going to be our venue. This feeling was just from looking on their website, and social media.. imagine seeing it IN PERSON! Speechless.

From the moment of reaching out to tour the venue, until the day and night of our wedding.. everything was absolutely amazing. The communication and family like culture to this venue, gave me so much peace throughout the wedding planning process. It truly felt like family and it gave me so much more confidence that our dream wedding would actually come to life, and it did! Holly and Joe were the nicest, most caring owners. They truly made me and my husband feel like family. Taylor, the wedding coordinator who works with Bending Branch Ranch is a real life walking angel. From the first meeting with her, up until the very last detail she was there every.step.of.the.way. As a bride, I could not say enough to describe the amazing, most detailed oriented, not only wedding coordinator but overall person she is! She was there to answer all of my questions, or to listen if I just needed a venting session lol! She gave me so much reassurance and confidence that she had our back and did not disappoint making our dream wedding come true! I would not have gotten through wedding planning without her and I would recommend her to any future couple getting married. Carrie, the bartender who also works with Bending Branch Ranch is AMAZING! She gives you a specific list of all things needed based on guest count and what you are looking to serve, which makes it SO easy to avoid guessing how much to buy of what. She was also super helpful with answering any questions I had!

I could keep going on and on about how amazing this venue is, but i’ll end this with saying, to Bending Branch Ranch thank you for making me and my husband’s dream wedding come to life and the amazing people you all are and to any future couples considering to get married on this beautiful property, DO IT!

Caylonna
Caylonna Sent on 04/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best day ever!

I cannot express how much BBR and their staff went above and beyond for us on our wedding day!! Every little detail was truly a dream come true. Our coordinator, Taylor was seriously so amazing and my husband and I are still speechless to this day of how flawless her work is. With an event management degree and years of experience working weddings, I thought I was going to be a nightmare bride for her but she handled everything with so much grace and professionalism. She answered all of my calls and texts at all hours of the day and was so helpful throughout the entire process. The best part is, she LOVES what she gets to do and it shows!! I am so grateful to the BBR staff, including Joe and Holly for doing everything they could to make our special day perfect. Highly, highly recommend this venue for any couples looking. You can't beat the price, vibes, and staff!!
Emily
Emily Sent on 03/31/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding ever!!

Bending Branch was the best venue I could ask for - and gave us the best wedding! Even planning it from a whole different state, it was all so easy. I really wanted to thank our coordinator Taylor as she went above and beyond for us. Everything was so easy to plan & Taylor made sure to have everything set up and in order for the day of so I didn't have to worry about a thing! She really was my saving grace through the stress of wedding planning while also being 500+ miles away. I can't say enough good things about Taylor or Bending Branch, and all our guests had an absolute blast!!!
Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 02/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We could not have chosen a more perfect venue!

Holly and Joe, the owners, were so helpful. Their experience truly made everything feel easy.

Our wedding coordinator, Taylor, was THE BEST. She was organized, attentive, and on top of every detail. She was genuinely invested in us and our day, and you can tell she loves what she does. She made the day run seamlessly and allowed us to be fully present without any stress. I honestly don’t know what we would have done without her.

The venue itself was stunning, and everything came together beautifully. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how smooth the night was, and many have told us it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to.

We are so grateful to the entire team for making our wedding day unforgettable. Highly recommend to any couple looking for a beautiful wedding experience!

Married 2.7.26
B
Brittani Sent on 02/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Kazen Wedding 2026

BBR will forever hold a special place in our hearts!! From beginning to end everyone at BBR made our wedding experience everything we could dream of. Holly and Joe were so welcoming and friendly. Holly made sure to keep in contact throughout the year, and even popped in to see me & give me the biggest hug on my wedding morning! The venue is always well kept, organized and always adding on new additions! Our wedding coordinator Taylor was nothing short of absolutely amazing! She truly brought my whole vision to life of everything I wanted from the smallest details to everything in between. From the late night & early phone calls/texts she was always an answer away. We built such an amazing friendship while planning and cried when we had to say see you later! To all of the staff at BBR, THANK YOU times a million for making our day SO SO special! If you are on the fence or still searching for that perfect venue, you are looking at the perfect place! BOOK BBR! 🤍
With love, The Kazens
K
Kaley Sent on 01/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Book. The. Venue. 🤭🤩

Bending Branch Ranch gave us the most magical wedding day we could have ever imagined. From start to finish, everything felt effortless, peaceful, and absolutely perfect, and that’s saying something considering they handled nearly 200 guests like it was nothing. They have the most AMAZING staff ever. The level of professionalism, calmness, and care was unreal.

Holly and Joe are truly the heart and soul of this place. They are the kindest owners, so genuine and so invested in making every couple feel special. You can feel the love they’ve poured into this venue the moment you step on the property.

Haley, our coordinator, was nothing short of amazing. She handled every detail with grace, a little bit of sass (in the best way) and confidence and made the entire day run seamlessly. I never once felt stressed and I have her to thank for that. She had everything under control before I even knew I needed it.

And of course, Blue the donkey 🥹 the absolute star of the show and such a fun, unforgettable touch that our guests are still talking about.

This venue is truly something special. I cannot recommend Bending Branch Ranch enough. They don’t just host weddings, they create memories you’ll cherish forever.

Love, The Hunsbergers
Scott
Scott Sent on 12/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend

Bending Branch Ranch gave us our dream wedding. We got married 11/21/25, and couldn’t be happier. It was a perfect day. Everything flowed perfectly. Taylor was our coordinator and we can’t thank her enough.
Anavah
Anavah Sent on 12/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Wedding Our Guests Will Never Forget

From the moment we toured Bending Branch Ranch, we knew it was a beautiful and unique venue. The setting offers the perfect mix of rustic charm and natural beauty, and it created a warm, intimate atmosphere for our wedding day.

Taylor and the team were helpful throughout the process and on the day of our wedding, keeping things organized and moving along so we could focus on enjoying the moment.

One of the highlights for our guests was the ability to interact with the animals. Guests loved visiting with and feeding the chickens and horses, and the donkeys — Dudley and Blue — were an absolute hit as bartenders, serving beer and seltzers from their saddlebags. It was such a fun, memorable touch that made our wedding stand out.

We received countless compliments from our guests about the venue, from the barn to the surrounding grounds. Overall, it was a beautiful place to celebrate such an important day, and we’re grateful for the experience.
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Nicolette Sent on 11/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely love this place!!!!

Hands down the most incredible wedding venue and team we could have ever asked for. Every detail was perfect, every moment felt effortless, and the entire staff went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable.

Faith, our wedding coordinator, was truly extraordinary. She kept everything organized, calm, and seamless even during the most hectic moments. Her professionalism, kindness, and dedication made all the difference, and I am forever grateful for the way she handled every part of our day with such grace.

The owners, Holly and Joe, are some of the most personable and genuinely kind people you’ll ever meet. Their warmth, hospitality, and passion for what they do shine through in every inch of the property and every interaction. You can tell they truly care about their couples and take pride in creating a magical experience.
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Bending Branch Ranch frequently asked questions

Bending Branch Ranch includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Bending Branch Ranch includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Bending Branch Ranch for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
Bending Branch Ranch offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Bending Branch Ranch offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Bending Branch Ranch offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Bending Branch Ranch offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Bending Branch Ranch is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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