I don't know where to start so I will start from the beginning. I was a newly engaged Bride to be in 2024. I was doing the usually deep dive search for venues. I knew I wanted an outdoor venue and something that really made me feel like I was in the Florida that I love and grew up in. I saw barns, stables, vineyards, and blueberry farms. Then I came across a quaint 1800s home on the St Johns river that instantly pulled at every single string in my heart. I didn't have to look any further. I already knew this would be the one. I told my Fiance we had to go look at the Venue and I instantly reached out and booked an appointment with Mrs. Tami (who is lovely) in April. From the moment I stepped out of the car I knew this was the place that I would get married. As I walked around the venue I could not help but tear up because I have never instantly felt so at home anywhere in my life. The giant oak trees, the orange trees, the sparkling river and the old home took my breath away. La Venture Grove was the only venue I looked at and the only one I needed to look at. It was love at first sight. It captured everything I could have hoped for and even for more. It was all the old Florida charm that I hold deep in my heart being a Florida girl. I worked with Paige as my wedding coordinator throughout the year for my December wedding. She is an amazing coordinator who helped me stay grounded when I felt like I was going to go crazy with the endless to-dos that you are tasked with as a Bride. She was always a call away with a quick answer to solve my problems. She did a beautiful job on my wedding day to make it feel effortless. I also worked with Brooke, her sister, who far exceeded my floral dreams. The day of my wedding is a day I will truly never forget. I woke up on December 7th without a care in the world and was able to soak up the beautiful venue and house that we got ready in thanks to La Venture Grove and their beautiful team.

I cannot say enough GREAT things about La Venture, Paige and Tami!! From start to finish, they were beyond amazing!! The love poured into this cutie little house on the water shows through in all ways, from Tami working around our work schedules to give us a tour in the very beginning all the way through Paige fluffing my dress and tightening my shoe straps right before I walk down the aisle, the beauty is in the details. You can FEEL the love poured into this venue and it was so clear to each and every guest that attended our wedding. To have multiple people come up to us saying they wish they would’ve gotten married here says enough. Paige was so perfectly detail oriented and ran just the right amount of things by me while also keeping any of the stressors away from me on the day of! She listened to every ramble I gave and made my vision come to life. The venue speaks for itself with the natural Florida beauty but the staff was sure to move every leaf into place throughout the day. I wish I could relive this day over and over again and sooo much of that is due to how WONDERFUL everything and everyone at La Venture was!

Love this venue! The view overlooking the St Johns is amazing and the golden hour there feels like days. The perfect mix of old Florida for guests to "venture" around. It's so well put together and the family does such a great job of making sure everything is perfect for your wedding or event!