To say that everything went off without a hitch is an understatement!! The beauty of this venue alone made us fall in love. However the staff, the ambiance and the food were out of this world. I not only recommend it but say it is a must if you are needing an event space in Gainesville!!!!

Review for: The Wooly/The Top/Top Secret Events/ Bailey Bruce


Where to begin?
We had what is currently being called by all, “The BEST wedding and the BEST reception EVER!”
First off, the team that helped us was incredible.
From the moment we met Bailey at the Wooly, she helped us solidify our vision. She was extremely helpful with every question/concern we had. She really listened and understood who we were right away. Bailey introduced us to our wedding planner and her team (Calla with Mercer & Smith, who are BEYOND the best, BTW), who work with The Wooly for day of planning, so we chose to hire Calla and Mercer & Smith for the entire wedding, including the offsite portions.
We chose The Wooly for the vibe, firstly. We were so taken by the venue, with its unique touches and its awesome history. We could see how the space could be either as modern as a person wanted, or as retro. We loved this place, and began to highlight our very loose vision to Bailey. We knew we wanted a full reception with a live band, so we rented the whole space (including the bonus room). They were able to make a plan to utilize the entire space to accommodate both a cocktail lounge, a dinner party and flip it for live music and dancing. We had a live big band playing on the stage. It was SO COOL! It was nice that the Wooly team were able and willing to work with our vision, the band, and the in-house production people and just make it happen! That to me, means this is an INCREDIBLE group of people, with a venue that offers EVERYTHING! Even a small closet for me to change into my second dress (because my wedding dress was going to be WAY too much to try to dance in)! The in-house catering from The Top was a huge success.
In summation: you have a visionary in Bailey, who gets along and helps coordinate with the other vendors right away, you have this gorgeous venue, you have food that really is “The Top,” and you have all the other people involved in Bailey’s team that truly are INCREDIBLE. And they were! From thoughtful touches to fantastic planning, this team and venue is the way to go. If it weren’t for Bailey, we wouldn’t have had the absolutely perfect wedding that we were able to have. I can’t wait to do our next party with them! Just need to find a reason……

Five stars is simply not enough stars for the experience that I had when I had my wedding at The Wooly. I am a type A bride who spent 15 months planning our wedding. Bailey and her staff at the Wooly were there for me every step of the way. To making sure my vision came to life, to easing whatever anxiety I was having each week, to doing everything in their power to make sure we stayed within our budget without having to compromise what we wanted. Bailey went above and beyond and truly helped us have the wedding of our dreams. We had both our ceremony and reception at The Wooly and on the day of the event the venue was stunning, the staff were exceptional and our 100 guests had the time of their lives. People were RAVING about the food. The music never stopped (shout out DJ CAM). There was never a line at the bar. Everything was so perfect. Honestly, I wish we could go back and do it all over again because it was THAT fun! I cannot recommend Bailey and The Wooly enough!

We just celebrated our wedding at The Wooly and it was an absolute dream! The staff went above and beyond to be helpful and accommodating, making our special day completely stress-free. The venue itself is stunning, offering the perfect ambiance for our celebration. But the true star of the show was the food - top notch cuisine that wowed all our guests! We couldn't recommend The Wooly more highly for anyone looking for a flawless event space.

I just celebrated my wedding reception at the The Wooly and it was absolutely perfect! Bailey was incredibly accommodating, thoughtful, responsive, and a general pleasure to work with! Our guests raved about every detail - from the incredible food (focaccia in particular was a huge hit), the amazing bar staff, the sound system, and the look & feel of the space. The Wooly is the greatest space in town to really highlight Gainesville, which is exactly what my husband and I were wanting. I could not recommend this venue more for a special event.

Thank you so much to The Wooly for a beautiful wedding celebration for my son and his beautiful bride. Bailey and her staff were amazing. We couldn’t have asked for anything better! The atmosphere was fabulous and space was perfect!

Our wedding at the Wooly was everything we could have asked for. The venue itself was perfect for what we envisioned, including its downtown location. The layout was very important to me and with The Wooly, there was enough space for dining, a dance floor, a little nook seating area by the bar and a small outdoor patio. It was cozy and spacious. Also, with it being a blank slate, you can really adapt it to how you want it. It looked beautiful and felt like us.
The Top catered, which was obviously a hit. We got so many compliments on the food, some guests even claiming, “best food at a wedding”. Bailey and her staff were response, accommodating and professional. Mercer and Smith are fabulous; I cannot recommend them enough as wedding coordinators. They really put you at ease and truly make you feel like your day is important to them.
We had a blast. I knew going in that Top Secret Events was a good event group, but my expectations were exceeded in how seamlessly the night went. There’s not a single thing we would’ve done differently.

I had my wedding here 11/12/2022 and I could not have asked for a more smooth experience. Bailey, with Top Secret Events, The Wooly and Mercer + Smith event planning made my day a breeze. I would choose them over and over again. Bailey was very thorough and quick to respond to our questions and concerns.

My now wife and I chose The Wooly for our wedding reception and we cannot say enough good things about it. Paired with the Top for catering, there were plenty of food options all of which were great which included vegan options for each course. We had a large variety of desserts which were all incredible, and they even made a custom dessert that we requested. The Wooly itself had plenty of space for our final guest count of 70. We specifically loved the layout which allowed space for people at the bar, people dining, and those on the dance floor. Bailey and her team were very friendly, attentive, and communicative with any concerns or questions we had. All in all everything was excellent, we couldn’t have imagined our wedding any other way.

We had an incredible time having our reception at the Wooly! Bailey was great to work with and she was able to answer all of the questions we had which made every meeting go very smoothly. The venue was great and we would like to thank all of the staff that were respectful and professional. During our reception there was a wandering person who came in through the front door and before anyone could notice the staff walked them out. The catering was also incredible! A lot of our guests complimented us on the food that was served and for the drinks at the bar. We also got our wedding cake done through the Wooly’s catering and it came out beautifully! We highly recommend this venue to anyone in the area!