The Howey Mansion was everything we wanted for our wedding and MORE. My husband and I were engaged in January of 2020, so right before COVID changed everything. Originally, we wanted a small family wedding and wanted to take a trip to Italy where my family is from. Unfortunately, with COVID putting a halt to travel plans, we quickly realized that wouldn’t be possible and that we’d need a venue here to accommodate more family/friends than intended. After some research, my mother found the Howey Mansion and we instantly fell in love with the photos. We scheduled a tour and it was our first and only stop on the wedding venue search. As soon as we pulled up, we knew we wanted to get married there.

Lori and the staff were always so attentive and answered all of my (many) questions and (many) emails. As we approached the wedding it seemed like I was emailing more than twice a day, and they were always quick to respond and informative.

Arthur’s catering was an absolute joy to have with the venue and the food was so delicious!! There were options for everyone and the hors d'oeuvres were so fun!! We received so many compliments on how good the food was. I was lucky enough to get to try both entrees and I must say, the chicken was the best chicken I’ve ever had.

We got the package that granted us access to the mansion at 11 am and it was so incredibly worth it. The vendors had more than enough time to set up and allowed both bridal parties and parents to get ready with ease. I also enjoyed seeing everything come together throughout the day!

This same package also included access to the prohibition room for the last two hours of the event and it was such a hit with our guests! It’s definitely one of the most unique features I’ve ever seen at a wedding and everyone really enjoyed it. The mansion is so beautiful that there are so many areas for our guests to explore which I really loved. It’s hard to put into words how unique the venue is, especially for a wedding.

We also opted to have the wedding party spend the night in the mansion and the two guest cottages and it was SO MUCH FUN. We kept the fun going and were well taken care of with accommodations such as towels, toiletries and more than enough beds for 18+ people. Fran was so helpful with getting all of the overnight guests to their rooms and with checking out in the morning. She had some great history stories about the mansion as well.

All this to say that our wedding day was even more perfect than we could have ever envisioned. We had a beautiful Mediterranean theme as we wanted but also got to celebrate with all of our friends and family in a beautiful ceremony, at a gorgeous venue with incredible food and drinks!

We’ve had so many of our guests tell us that it was the best and most beautiful wedding they’d ever been to and even some family who have already looked into renting the venue out for other events.

I’m almost in tears as I write this because of how perfect and dream-like our day was. I’m so sad that it’s over but the memories made at the mansion are ones that my new husband and I will cherish for the rest of our lives!

We had our wedding at The Howey Mansion on December 14, 2024, and it was truly a dream come true! From start to finish, the venue and their team went above and beyond to make our day perfect.
First off, The Howey Mansion is absolutely stunning. The historic charm combined with elegant, modern touches made it the perfect setting for our vintage-modern-moody romance theme. Every corner of the venue, from the grand ballroom to the courtyard, exudes beauty, and it really set the tone for our special day.
One of the things we loved most was how accommodating they were. The venue included chairs and round tables, which was a huge bonus for us and saved us a significant amount of money. The bride and groom's suite was spacious and comfortable, and it was the perfect place to relax and get ready. PSA for Brides- There are only 2 spaces in the bridal suite you can do H&MU so consider this if you have a large bridal party. We bought the package that gave us access at 11am which was great! The staff were incredibly helpful and kind, and it felt like they truly cared about making our day as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
I will admit, they do have a number of rules, but it's understandable given the historical nature of the venue. Once we understood the guidelines, everything fell into place.
We also had the pleasure of working with Lori P from Arthur’s Catering during the planning process, and she was amazing. She provided great guidance, answered all our questions, and helped us stay on track. The catering, handled by Arthur's Catering, was another highlight – the food was delicious, and the service was top-notch. Our guests are still raving about the meals!
Fran-the caretaker of The Howey, was so accommodating with some of the special touches I wanted to include in our day and made sure everything went according to plan. We felt truly supported every step of the way.
Looking back, I wouldn't change a thing. The Howey Mansion was everything I imagined and more. It was the perfect venue to bring our vision to life, and we’re so grateful to all the staff who helped make it happen. We would do the whole day again in a heartbeat! Thank you, Howey Mansion team, for making our wedding so unforgettable!

Our son and daughter-in-law were just married at Howie. To a person, the staff was well trained, courteous and efficient. The mansion itself is well appointed and tastefully decorated. There is even a historic tour available from time to time. The mansion is approaching its centennial birthday! (2025) The bride and groom opted to rent the mansion for the overnight. The entire wedding party stayed there. They all had a very good time. Most importantly, our son and daughter-in-law described the wedding and reception as "perfect". That is all that really matters in the end. I enthusiastically recommend that you consider the Howey Mansion for your special event. We would do it all over again without any hesitation whatsoever. Thank you Fran!

As an aside, because of the historic significance of the Howey Mansion, there are, of course, some rules by which all guests must abide. They are in place to protect and preserve the mansion and its historic charm so that it can be shared and enjoyed by others for decades to come. The rules are all clearly spelled out in the contract that you are asked to sign. None of the rules should come as a surprise if the contract is read in its entirety prior to signing it. This usually happens a year or two before the event, so there is more than ample time to familiarize oneself with all of the terms.