We cannot thank Valley View enough for the most beautiful and memorable wedding we could have ever imagined. We live in NJ, but Valley View made it very easy to plan the FL destination wedding of our dreams. The venue itself is breathtaking; our pictures have the most stunning backdrop. The staff was incredible to work with.
Alan, the owner, was the first person we met when we drove out to Alachua for an unscheduled, impromptu tour of Valley View. He very graciously and patiently showed us the property and explained everything in detail. Alan is the reason we booked our wedding there. They are the most genuine folks; VV is truly a family-owned and operated venue.
And they make you feel like family.
Being a destination wedding, we booked their inclusive "Destination Bride" package to take most of the planning burden off of us.
They have 2 beautiful lodges on the property which we rented for our family/wedding party to stay for 2 nights. It was a comfortable stay and perfect for all of us.
We had our rehearsal/welcome dinner on the VV veranda the night before the big day, and it was the perfect kick-off to our magical wedding weekend.
Don't sleep on your opportunity to have your dream wedding at Valley View.
They also own another venue about a mile down the road from Valley View (Santa Fe River Ranch) that is equally charming in its own rustic way! We had a difficult time choosing between these 2 venues.
The vendors we worked with there were so talented and amazing:
-Sam Ward (SGP/Sincerely Gone Photography)
-DJ Mike Collins (MBC Entertainment);
-Prange's Florist
-Curl.wink.blush (Hair & Makeup)
-Reel Insight Productions (videography)
-Hills BBQ Catering (awesome!)
-Susan Emerson (coordinator)
We cannot stop gushing about our experience with Valley View. We are beyond grateful to them for making our special day feel so easy and stress-free. We were very impressed by their entire staff; they are a well-oiled machine --complete with discreet, earpiece
walkie-talkies to communicate like the secret service is running your
big event 😉
The venue also provides a bartender for you and YOU provide your own liquor/beer/wine for the wedding.
This is the biggest cost savings!!
Take a look at the venue pictures online; we chose to do our ceremony down on the the island, under the arbor. We were lucky; we had terrific weather. But you can also choose to get married under the veranda, overlooking the breathtaking valley below.
We have a million memories from our wedding at Valley View that will last a lifetime.
Run -- don't walk -- to book your wedding there! You will NOT be disappointed.

Valley View made for an absolute dream experience with planning our wedding. A stunning venue with such caring and knowledgeable staff made for such low stress when it came to any planning for our special day. Our friends and family were so in awe of the venue and we all had the most amazing time! I could not have asked for a better wedding experience. The venue itself is so naturally beautiful, yet it allows for beautiful customizations to make each event special and unique. As a bride who had an on and off rainy wedding day they had the perfect plans that made for easy adjustments that worked out perfectly! Would 10000% recommend Valley View to everyone!

When I first came to tour Valley View I fell in love. I felt it in my heart that this is where I’m going to get married. Valley View has more to offer than any other wedding venue I have ever come to know. They offer multiple packages that will meet the needs and expectations for all. They treat you like family, and go above and beyond for your wedding. My wedding wouldn’t have been the same without Jen. Jen is one of the most amazing human beings I have ever had the privilege to meet. She can read you like a book. She knows what you are looking for and how to make it happen. She also knows what you don’t need lol. Having Jen as my coordinator was a true blessing. I truly hope she knows how grateful I am to have been married at Valley View and to have her as my coordinator. I will recommend Valley View to everyone and anyone getting married. Valley View will forever hold a special place in my heart. Thank you for making my wedding a dream come true.

Valley View was everything and more than our wedding dream could contain. We were lucky enough to get a tour led by Alan, the owner, whose love for the land and the business shined through in every conversation. From the second we toured, we knew this was the venue for us. The scenic beauty that showcases old Florida Oaks, swaying Spanish moss, and a small intimate island hidden in a pocket of the land as a ceremony location - we fell in love. Before and during the wedding, Marsha and her team were dedicated to a perfect execution, and no detail got left behind. The staff are genuine and kind people. There is truly something magical about a venue and team that partner in solely the business of making people's favorite day/dream come to fruition, and that magic was there because of the work, consideration, and intention that went into it. We are so very thankful and happy for the memories we now hold tight.

Don't question it just do it. If you want a personalized one of a kind princess-like experience with a staff that knows everything. This is it. The pictures don't do this place justice go check it out.

Valley View is the most beautiful and amazing venue you will find anywhere near gainesville, if not all of florida. As soon as I took my first tour here I knew it was where I could have my elegent princess wedding I always dreamed of. Their decorations or so pretty and exactly what I imagined. We got married on the island and it was 100% worth the upgrade.
But I can't rave about Jenn enough. She answered every email, text, and call and kept the day going so smoothly. She also helped keep me calm when the rain threatened to change our plans day of. She stayed positive and in control the whole time and the day would not have run as smoothly without her.
My guests are still talking about how gorgeous everything was! So glad I had my dream wedding at Valley View!

Grate staff, clean facility, breathtaking views

We were married at Valley View and had the BEST experience. Jennifer was our day-of coordinator and made sure everything went off without a hitch. She and Rachel made sure to coordinate with all our vendors, made sure we were sticking to our timeline, and eased any anxieties we had. We had the most fantastic wedding and we truly could not have pulled any of it off without her. I would recommend Valley View to any couple wanting to have a flawless wedding!

Valley View made our perfect day go so smoothly. They are very organized and have everything in line to ensure your day flows correctly. They were there for any help we needed and did all the work behind the scenes. They also offer many packages that include using their materials which made the planning go much easier. I rate Valley View 1000/10, they were literally perfect for us. The venue is very well kept up and made my dream of a classy wedding come to life.

Where do I even begin? We chose Valley View almost two years ago. This Veterans Day was finally our big day. Hurricane Nicole came through on Thursday and luckily we were able to still get married in the island on Friday, 11/11/2022. The morning began with no power and tons of debris down. Jake was very attentive and provided back up generators so we could begin getting ready. Susan made sure the event was seamless from start to finish. Thank you so much to Valley View for making our special day perfect ❤️.