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Live Oak Plantation is a wedding venue situated in Pensacola, Florida. The grounds cover 22 acres and contain numerous oak and pecan trees. Scenic views envelop the site, including Lake Blue Heron. It is a working farm and private home for the Meeks family, led by Donna and Joe. Their property welcomes ceremonies and receptions.

Facilities and Capacity

The couple and their wedding party can complete their preparations for the day in a get-ready room. Once they are ready, they can then proceed to the ceremony. Many couples choose to say their vows outside under some of the old trees. They can then retire to the lakeside terrace for the reception. Indoor celebrations can avail of the reception hall in the Cotton House. This 3,800 square foot space can fit a maximum of 180 guests. It features tall ceilings, ensuring a sense of spaciousness no matter the size of the party. Should inclement weather disrupt a planned outdoor ceremony, it can be moved to this hall, alongside cocktail receptions. Ample parking space is an added convenience for guests.

Services Offered

Live Oak can furnish couples with a list of their preferred vendors to work with, but they are just as happy to work with other businesses. Donna and Joe can assist couples in creating a dramatic entrance, whether it’s by private helicopter or a horse-drawn carriage. They can also ensure that a day-of wedding coordinator is on hand for additional support. An on-site event rental company guarantees that a couple can customize the venue to their liking. Decorative options, including lanterns and crystal vases, are available alongside essentials like tables and chairs. Before the day itself, however, this estate welcomes other wedding-related celebrations, including engagement parties, wedding showers, and rehearsal dinners.

Location

From its location in Beulah, this site stays close to urban centers without losing its rural feel. There are various hotels just a few minutes away from the property, perfect for guests visiting from out of town. Downtown Pensacola, and its various amenities, is just 20 minutes away.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Historic Building
Mansion

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?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
September
October
November
December

Reviews of Live Oak Plantation

K
Kennedy Sent on 11/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough good things about Live Oak Planation!! This beautiful venue and the amazing owners made my wedding a true fairy tale. From the moment we toured the venue we instantly fell in love and couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else. Every single detail of this property was made perfect and fit for any brides dream wedding. During the year leading up to the wedding Mrs. Donna and her husband Joe were there every step of the way. Mrs. Donna would kindly answer all my questions and help ease my worries. I was so excited for my wedding day because I could not wait for everyone to see this elegant and timeless venue. We had many guests come up to us and rave about Live Oak. Our wedding was perfect in every way and I felt like a real life princess. I am so thankful we found Live Oak and got to work with Donna and Joe because we also made life long friends. I can’t wait to attend weddings here in the future and see other bride’s dreams come true!
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Marina Sent on 06/25/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My daughter was married at Live Oak Plantation on June 10, 2017. I cannot begin to express how pleased we were with this venue! First and foremost is the venue. Acres and acres of beautiful oak trees, green lawn and a duck pond. The pond has real ducks and a water fountain in it. Beautiful stained glass windows hang from the oak trees and at night there are strung lights everywhere that light up the trees and grounds. It is gorgeous! The bridal path is a long, curvy brick path and the sight of all the bridesmaids and groomsmen walking your way on the path is heavenly. When the bride arrives, the venue has 2 large white doors that are placed strategically so that the doors open wide and the lovely bride steps thru and the large wedding bell is rung and the music starts. Fantastic is all I can say!! The reception was held in their open air pavilion. The pavilion is new, all brick with large open window areas. Uplighting was used on the brick walls to highlight them. The white draping at the ceiling and strung lights were beautiful at night all lit up. There was plenty of space for our guests and dancing. The bar and catering had ample room to set up and was easy access to the reception area. Donna and her team were exceptional! From beginning to end, Donna, was there to assist us in the planning. Donna's team set up the tables and all the other venue related items such as the cocktail tables and table cloths, flower arrangements, whiskey barrels and tables for the food etc. Her team also helped to clean up the venue at the end. Family gathers all of their stuff with the help of her team when wedding is over. Donna's team helped to gather the china and flowers etc for the vendors also when it was over. Donna even helped to negotiate a better price for us when we used the helicopter for the grand entrance of the bride and groom. Donna and her team went above and beyond to make my daughters wedding dream come true. This is a premiere wedding venue!
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Marissa Sent on 06/25/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Truly the best day ever, it was beyond magical. We began the wedding planning process in late December with Donna and Joe. My entire family and I arrived for a informational tour and Donna whisked us around on the golf carts showing us the canopy forest, the beautiful pond, and where the future Cotton House would be built (we had no idea at the time how truly gorgeous it was going to be). We were wowed with the venue in December. We decided to book the venue for a June 10th wedding!

Donna made the wedding planning process seamless. She created a day of itinerary with us in January and it was so helpful when planning for the wedding day! She was beyond organized and was able to help us with any questions we had. Being a teacher and Donna a retired school teacher her wedding plans were detail oriented and reminded me of my sub lesson plans! We even hand drew out how the cotton house should look on my big day!
I could not have envisioned a more perfect day. We were welcomed and greeted by Donna, her husband Joe, her daughter Laura and her son Chase. The bridesmaids and myself were presented with a gorgeous and tasty champagne brunch. We were so impressed with the set-up and how wonderful the food tasted. The makeup and hair stylists arrived shortly after and set-up upstairs. We enjoyed getting ready and spending the day in Donna's beautiful plantation home that she so graciously opened and shared with us.
Five thirty struck and it was time! The groom and I arrived separately via helicopter that was kept a secret to our guests. Donna and Joe helped arrange this for us and have an amazing company that they work with! Joe was kind enough to help me, my dress and veil get safely out of the helicopter. The long beautiful brick pathway that lead to the ceremony site was breathtaking. All in all truly a perfect, memorable day. Guests have commented it was the most beautiful wedding they had attended!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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Live Oak Plantation frequently asked questions

Live Oak Plantation includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Live Oak Plantation for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
Live Oak Plantation offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Live Oak Plantation offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Live Oak Plantation offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Live Oak Plantation offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Live Oak Plantation 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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