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The Lodge at Wakulla Springs

4.1 out of 5 rating 27 reviews
Crawfordville, FL
The Lodge at Wakulla Springs
The Lodge at Wakulla Springs
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Rock Ceremony
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Chandelier above the table
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Outdoor the venue
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The Lodge at Wakulla Springs
The Lodge at Wakulla Springs
The Lodge at Wakulla Springs
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The Lodge at Wakulla Springs
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The Lodge at Wakulla Springs
1/20
Up to 250 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
4.1
Good

"Wakulla Springs is one of our most favorite places to go and I'm so happy that we got to have our..."

— Courtney

"Wakulla Springs is a GREAT place for a unique wedding. We had a very small ceremony and dinner...."

— User2593724

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
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Recommended by 82% of couples

About this venue

The Lodge at Wakulla Springs, based out of Crawfordville, Florida, is a retreat location and wedding event venue. Considered a Florida architectural landmark on the National Register of Historic Places, this venue has been on the grounds since 1937 and is surrounded by a 6,000-acre park and a deep freshwater spring. The Lodge's outdoor venues offer the ability to be surrounded by nature with canopies of oak, hickory, and beach trees, the natural spring, and Florida wildlife. Offering a southern vibe, The Lodge is a peaceful location for weddings, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, and other special events.

Facilities and Capacity

Showcasing an American style popularized during the 1930s, The Lodge combines Spanish Mediterranean Revival and "art deco" motifs, including massive masonry, marble floors, and wrought iron grill work throughout both the indoor and outdoor spaces. Many activities are available to guests as well, including swimming and snorkeling in the natural freshwater spring, riverboat tours that give guests a glimpse of Florida wildlife, and more. A truly charming space, The Lodge at Wakulla Springs can accommodate up to 250 people for wedding events.

Services Offered

The Lodge at Wakulla Springs offers a beautiful natural setting for your wedding event with all the comforts and conveniences of a full-service hotel and catering team. The venue's professional team will work closely with you to develop a custom plan for your wedding event, including a reception menu, assisting in choosing the perfect ceremony location and offering stunning embellishments and recommendations. The staff is available to help you get all the details in one place so you can relax and enjoy your day. Other services offered by the venue include:

  • Chairs, tables, and linens
  • Glassware, flatware, and china
  • Setup and cleanup
  • Guest accommodations
  • Event rentals
  • Wireless Internet
  • Liability insurance
  • Bridal suite
  • In-house bar

Cuisine

The Lodge at Wakulla Springs offers delicious in-house catering services with various presentation styles, including buffet style, cocktail reception, hors d'oeuvres, plated options, food stations, and more. Couples will also receive servers at their event who provide cake service.

What You'll Love About The Lodge at Wakulla Springs

Couples adore this gorgeous property, which offers countless bespoke photo shoot opportunities, as well as stunning ceremony and reception settings. Check out the Photo Gallery to see some examples of what this venue has to offer.

Features

Just me

Experience

  • 109 years in business

  • We speak English

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Weddings at this venue

Lauren & Jordan's wedding
Lauren & Jordan
81 photos
Sarah & Jack's wedding
Sarah & Jack
94 photos
A-j & Lydia's wedding
A-j & Lydia
35 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?

$2,000

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

$2,000

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?

$600

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

$600

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

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?

10

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Park
Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

February
March
April
May
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
June
July
August
September

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Reviews of The Lodge at Wakulla Springs

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4.1/5 27 reviews
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4.6/5 1352 reviews
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 07/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing!

Wakulla Springs is one of our most favorite places to go and I'm so happy that we got to have our wedding here! The scenery is breathtaking and the staff are AMAZING! They really make wedding planning easy to do with all of their help! We had our wedding during covid, but everything turned out beautifully! The food was great and everything was exactly how we wanted it to be. We couldn't ask for more.
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User2593724 Sent on 05/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Wakulla Springs is a GREAT place for a unique wedding. We had a very small ceremony and dinner. Everyone I spoke to to coordinate the event was helpful and responsive. This venue is very easy to work with. Our ceremony ended up being very cheap, but that's mostly because of how small our wedding was (less than 20 people total). A larger wedding was happening the same weekend and I could tell it was really nice, too. You have a lot of flexibility I think. Anyway, the people here are great, and any time of year it's just beautiful. I recommend 100%!
Jillian
Jillian Sent on 03/18/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We got ready for our wedding as well as hosted our reception at the Wakulla Springs Lodge. It is a wonderful place to celebrate at! The venue is very charming and romantic, and is a great place for a vintage feel to your wedding. They were extremely accommodating with every part of the process. It also made the planning simpler on our end because linens, tables, place settings, silverware, and chairs are all things that Lodge provides when you have your event there. The food was delicious and it received many compliments. The event coordinator Sarah, is terrific at her job and went above and beyond to make our day exceed our expectations. We are forever grateful for her and the team at Wakulla for the excellent service and for helping make our most special day possible. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Nate & Jillian
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Stephanie Sent on 04/02/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Loved loved loved this venue we chose for our wedding! It is such a beautiful area and had the "Old Florida" look we were going for. We held the ceremony outside on the lawn behind the lodge and had the reception in the terrace and lobby inside the lodge. Jodi did an awesome job as the site event coordinator as well as the chef. She was very responsive to e-mails and texts and she helped me not only with typical venue details, but also helped with suggestions on my day-of timeline and other little things I was unsure of. Her food was absolutely amazing!! We had steak medallions with caramelized onions & au jus, citrus herb chicken, bacon & brussels sprouts, green beans, roasted sweet potatoes, and a salad. It was all really good, but the steak was out of this world. I had people commenting on how amazing it was all that night and for a few days after!! The balsamic dressing was one of the best I've ever had too. The wait-staff and bar staff were all very attentive and so kind and professional.
We also blocked off the rooms at the lodge for family and friends to reserve. Most of the people staying there were there for both Friday and Saturday nights, which made it a fun getaway weekend for everyone. We moved up to the conference room upstairs off rooms 101 and 102 and got to catch up with everyone on Friday after the rehearsal dinner (which we held off-site) and after the reception. Because we had all the rooms reserved for guests at our party, they were okay with us staying up and hanging out much later than the reception went. The rooms are very nice and I just love the antique feel and there are no TV's, which I love since it encourages everyone to hang out. During the day, a lot of the guests that were staying on-site went on the boat ride or went swimming.
I would recommend this venue in a heartbeat. We and our guests had an awesome time and it all went just perfectly!
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Mary Sent on 08/21/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I was very pleased and happy with all my wedding planning and services! The lodge was so welcoming, flexible with my requests to arrange seating in the main lobby, and we basically were allowed to just relax and take over the hotel lobby and reception area after our reception was winding down. The setting is so unique, and perfectly matched our romantic, "old school" wedding style.It was our second marriage, but my first wedding. Asari and the staff made me feel as though being an older bride was perfectly natural, and made our entire weekend special. They treated us, our wedding party, family and guests like VIPS. They arranged and served a wonderful rehearsal dinner in their private party room Friday night for about 25 guests, and the food was excellent with a great menu options.The reception catering and service was also excellent- we had hot and cold Hors D'oeuvres passed among the guests ( the spring rolls were home made and divine) while the reception buffet was set out. The bar service was great-wine and beer, and the acoustics, beauty of the lodge, and open spaces made it feel very elegant and grand.I especially loved spending time in the lobby with our out of town family and guests- dancing with nieces and nephews, chatting with friends. It was perfect for all ages. The best part was the very good pricing for rooms, and wedding location services. I couldn't have been more pleased or happy with our entire stay. Oh-pictures were gorgeous , and the manatee's kept everyone entertained-from toddlers to seniors. It was perfect.I highly recommend the lodge for a beautiful and unique wedding venue.
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Patricia Sent on 08/06/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Very nice place for a small ceremony on the patio overlooking the springs.
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Lizzie Sent on 07/07/2009
5 out of 5 rating
Wakulla Springs Lodge is a beautiful, well maintained Spanish style lodge built in the 1930s. They have gorgeous areas indoors and out for a ceremony, and are very flexible about setting up last minute if there are weather concerns. There is room for about 100 guests in the reception area. It was really nice to have the ceremony, reception, lodging, and weekend activities all in one place. The staff is amazing, and their prices can't be beat. There is a curfew for the end of the party(so the dj had to stop), but the staff let us sit around the tables, talking and drinking wine, until the wee hours off the morning. I could not say better things about Wakulla; they made our wedding day so enjoyable!
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Nicole Sent on 11/24/2015
4.9 out of 5 rating
The Lodge at Wakulla Springs was absolutely perfect for our Florida "destination" wedding. Our families, who traveled long distances, were comfortable in the historic hotel. They appreciated the 1930s charm and the park features including the spring, soda fountain and boat tour.
The staff was absolutely wonderful. Besides some initial communication issues with sales, the staff was totally willing to go above and beyond to take care of us. And they were very friendly to our guests too. We felt like we got to know them over the weekend. Sarah wears many hats at The Lodge, and she was super responsive to all my needs and questions.
Our guests are still talking about the food – prime rib and rosemary chicken. It was not your average wedding buffet! Chef Reshard and his staff impressed everyone. We had a lovely brunch the next morning in the Cypress Room.
My husband and I stayed in the Ed Ball Suite. It was spacious for dressing and styling before the ceremony, and the bed was plenty big and comfortable. The Lodge itself has a large lobby with hand-painted ceilings, and plenty of couches and chairs for socializing. Pianist Bob Carey played tunes in the lobby the night before the wedding, the bar was open, and our families enjoyed an evening dancing and getting to know each other.
Our wedding photos taken around the park property turned out wonderfully. It was a perfect weekend.
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K Sent on 02/17/2014
4.9 out of 5 rating
I must first apologize on how long it took me to provide my positive feedback on the services iof Asari Fletcher. She was flexible, offered good guidance, and was constantly professional and absolutely pleasant to deal with. This treatment began from day one and continued all the way through the event. The wedding party had the entire hotel the day of the wedding and just about every room the day before.

I have recommended Wakulla Springs Lodge to numerous people base on her treatment and performance.
I would like to add the the food was absolutely great. The service and interaction by every single employee we encountered was fantastic and every employee made us feel welcome. This was a one in a lifetime event for my daughter and we were treated as such by Asari and every other employee no matter how brief the interaction. This ranged from a simple request, to breakfast or an item at the snack bar, to the planning and actual wedding and reception.
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Cheryl Sent on 08/25/2013
4.9 out of 5 rating
I had my wedding reception at Wakulla Springs Lodge after having my wedding on nearby Shell Point Beach. The reception was on the glass terrace and it was beautiful watching the sunset over the springs. The food was amazing! Everyone complemented me on how wonderful the food was. We had a buffet and they kept the dishes fill until everyone had what they want, which included firsts, seconds, and thirds. The wait staff was excellent and so helpful before, during and after the reception. They helped set-up and take down my decorations so I didn't have to worry about a thing. Ms. Fletcher, the event coordinator for the Lodge, was extremely helpful with any questions and requests. Although it seemed expensive at the time I was writing the check, the overall cost was a good value. My package included food, drinks, tables, chairs, plates, glasses, silverware, wait staff, additional staff and a room in the lodge to change for the event and stay for the night. I would love to have any future events here. I had an excellent time with great memories.
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The Lodge at Wakulla Springs frequently asked questions

The Lodge at Wakulla Springs includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Lodge at Wakulla Springs includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Lodge at Wakulla Springs includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by The Lodge at Wakulla Springs for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Inn/B&B
  • Park
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
The Lodge at Wakulla Springs offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Lodge at Wakulla Springs offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Lodge at Wakulla Springs offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Lodge at Wakulla Springs offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
The Lodge at Wakulla Springs is recommended by 82% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.1 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.2 in quality of service, 4.2 in flexibility, 4.2 in value, 4.1 in professionalism and 3.9 in average response time.
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