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Katie Sent on 12/10/2025

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A Dream Come True

Georgina was a true pleasure to work with, you can truly tell how much she loves her job. She went above and beyond to bring my vision to life, any bride would be lucky to work with her, every communication we had was seamless. The venue was absolutely stunning and everything we were looking for and more. Our photos from the venue are truly something we will treasure forever.

Dede Sent on 12/27/2023

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The Best!!

Georgina and her team are exceptional! Everything was seamless! The food was wonderful, the entire staff SAS on point!

Cheryl Sent on 10/18/2023

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Beautiful facility with many options

Excellent service from start to finish and beautiful venue. This was the second time using this venue. The first time was for our daughters wedding ceremony and dinner and dancing and it was magical.

Daryelle Sent on 10/02/2023

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Georgina and her team are exceptional! Everything went smoothly, our ceremony was beautiful, the reception was everything we wanted!

I highly recommend Golden Ocala Country Club for your wedding venue! Georgina and her staff are exceptional with everything down to the last detail!

Winsome Sent on 07/21/2023

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Georgina Rarick

Georgina Rarick is an amazing person who is truly an asset and a gem to Golden Ocala. From the first time I spoke with her on the phone and meeting her in person, she made me feel welcome. She went above and beyond to make sure we have an amazing wedding. With her help, the planning and execution of our wedding plans went so smoothly. We are so happy and thankful for Georgina fir helping us to have an amazing wedding.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Golden Ocala is a venue I would greatly recommend to anyone.

Rachel Sent on 07/03/2023

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I could not recommend more!

I had the most incredible experience at Golden Ocala. Georgie and her team truly made my wedding an incredible event! Everything was seamless from day one.

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Dee B. Sent on 05/25/2023

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A Golden Experience!

Our daughter's wedding and reception was held at Golden Ocala and it was magnificent! Every aspect of the planning and event itself was handled with great attention to detail and executed beautifully. Georgina was a pleasure to work with and was very patient with my daughter's very specific request. Everyone raved about the food and they were great at accommodating the brides dietary restrictions. We also had the rehearsal dinner on the patio outside of The Griffin and it could not have been more perfect. We had a dream wedding weekend thanks in part to Golden Ocala and staff!

Michelle Sent on 05/25/2023

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Excellent Experience

We had our wedding at Golden Ocala and it was a wonderful venue! They recently remodeled the clubhouse and it is very elegant, classy, stylish, and tasteful. It was such a relief to have food service included in the venue price and the food was incredible. Georgina is wonderful to work with, she is very organized and knows a lot about the wedding industry and event planning in general. If anything went wrong on the wedding day, I had no clue - everything was taken care of and perfect from my point of view. I would not hesitate to book this venue for a wedding or large event.

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Colby Sent on 05/01/2023

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Wedding day at Golden Ocala

Our wedding was absolutely perfect and beautiful! Georgina and her team did a great job pulling everything together and making sure our vision came to life. They worked well with my wedding planner and vendors. We could not be happier with how our wedding turned out!

Rhonda Sent on 03/12/2023

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Amazing and memorable. The staff made everything beautiful with no issues.

Every detail was beyond expectations! Everyone raved about how great it was.

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Shaira Sent on 03/10/2023

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Outsanding service.

Amazing service, Georgina did an amazing job. She is very professional and very sweet.

Christine Sent on 03/09/2023

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Golden Ocala is Top Notch

The venue is timeless and has been beautifully renovated. You will have everything you need at Golden Ocala and more for the wedding of your dreams. We would love to have another event here the staff is just next level. You should leave everything in their hands because they know what they’re doing from start to finish.

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Laurie Sent on 11/21/2022

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The Best Venue EVER!!!

Above and beyond doesn't even begin to describe our wedding experience at Golden Ocala. I knew this would be the perfect place for our dream wedding from the pictures alone, but the relationships we formed with the staff and the royalty treatment we received was incredible. Georgie Rarick was our wedding coordinator and she made sure everything went perfectly. We were always in contact before the wedding, she tweaked and changed the final wedding contract for us so many times, and she made sure we were always relaxed and taken care of. She recommended a different salad dressing for us at the tasting that was superb and we went with her suggestions on everything since. She bustled our wedding dresses, she made sure we always had food and drinks, and she pulled us aside to have a heart to heart after the ceremony. Georgie was the absolute best and even though we live far away, I find myself wishing to get a club membership just to come back to the venue. When Georgie had to go, we were also very well taken care of by Ryan. Not only did they set everything up perfectly, they also helped tear down afterwards. They packed up extra food for us because they knew how much we loved the cooking, and as we left the gorgeous place, it was bittersweet. We were happy to finally be married after over 2 years of planning, but we found ourselves missing the venue and the wonderful people who worked tirelessly to give us the best experience we could receive. Thank you Golden Ocala. Thank you staff. We love you so much. Thank you for everything.
Love, Laurie & Devon Colin

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Vaqua Sent on 12/06/2021

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The Perfect Day

The Golden Ocala is a beautiful venue for a wedding. The landscape is impeccable with so many beautiful views to capture your special day. Alisa and her team were very helpful, friendly and professional. The food was superb! I received a lot of positive feedback regarding our wedding venue. I am so happy I selected The Golden Ocala.

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Haley Sent on 10/30/2021

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Wedding Ceremony and Reception

The Golden Ocala team are true professionals and made our special day beyond what we could have imagined.

Allyson Sent on 06/07/2021

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AMAZING! You will not regret choosing Golden Ocala!

We got married here on Sunday, May 16th 2021. It was absolutely amazing!!! Not only is the venue absolutely breathtaking, but having Alisa help us coordinate everything made the whole experience so stress free. She has an air of professionalism where you know she will get things done and make sure your day is perfect. For example, we had a scary situation where the cake hadn't been delivered yet and turned out the vendor had the dates wrong. Well Alisa told us not to worry about it and she would handle it. When we walked into the ballroom for the reception our beautiful cake was there! Not sure how she did it, but she 100% saved the day for us! I'm convinced she has superpowers! Haha. Georgie, the banquet manager was also amazing! She was so attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. They really took care of us. They alone were worth the cost of the venue. I highly highly recommend checking this place out. We drove from Orlando to find this gem and it was by far the best venue we had seen and the best value! You won't find a more beautiful and elegant venue! We knew it was the one as soon as we visited. We knew our search was over. We are so glad we chose Golden Ocala. We are already looking for excuses to go back! Haha.

Allyson Sent on 06/07/2021

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AMAZING! You won't regret picking Golden Ocala!

We got married at Golden Ocala on Sunday, May 16th 2021. It was by far the best decision we made for our perfect day! Alisa Carlino was vital in making sure our day was perfect and everything went smoothly. She has an air of professionalism that let's you know she will get things done and make sure your day is perfect! We even had a scary situation where our cake hadn't been delivered yet and turned out the vendor somehow got the date wrong, but Alisa told us she would handle it and for us not to worry. And when we walked into the reception our beautiful cake was there! Not sure what magic she used to make that happen, but so glad we had her to count on! Georgie the banquet manager was also Awesome! She was so attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. It made for a completely stress free day. You can really tell all the staff there care about their jobs and want to make sure you have a great day. The service alone was worth the cost of the venue. But the grounds are also absolutely gorgeous! You won't find a more beautiful and elegant venue. We drove from Orlando to find this gem and it was by far the besr venue we had looked at and it was the best value too!! I could go on all day about how great this place is. The food was amazing, you can tell the chef really loves what he does. Oh and pro tip, if you do a Sunday wedding you can get the Raspberries restaurant space for free so the whole upstairs is private. It's 100% the reason why we went with a Sunday wedding. Having that beautiful space for the cocktail hour and for the whole reception too was great. I highly highly recommend you at least visit this venue. We knew as soon as we did that it was the one and our search was over.

Molli Sent on 06/01/2021

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Best day ever!

I cannot say enough about how perfect our experience with Golden Ocala was! Upon seeing the venue for the first time, we were confident that it was where we wanted to get married, but the food and service by Alisa, Georgie, Rick, and their teams blew us out of the water. I would choose Golden Ocala as our venue 100x over. They truly made our wedding day the perfect day!

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Mackenzie Sent on 01/24/2021

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Wedding Venue

Golden Ocala was my dream wedding venue for as long as I can remember, and it definitely lived up to all my expectations and MORE! Alisa was so helpful throughout the entire planning process. She made me feel comfortable, informed, and prepared. The day of, both Alisa and Georgie worked tirelessly to ensure that our big day went off without a hitch. They worked seamlessly with our team of vendors to create a wedding day experience that was SO enjoyable. They take amazing care of you as the bride and groom!! Golden Ocala is beautiful and their team is amazing. You cannot go wrong choosing to have your wedding here!!

Hailey Sent on 12/16/2020

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Absolutely phenomenal!

I have wanted to get married at Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club since I was a little girl, and it lived up to every expectation! Alisa and Georgie were so phenomenal and made sure every single detail matched our vision. We had to move our date twice due to COVID and they couldn’t have been more accommodating. The scenery is gorgeous but the service is what truly makes this place one of a kind!

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David Sent on 01/09/2020

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Fantastic all around

We recently had our wedding at Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club in November 2019 and couldn’t be happier with everything about the day. Alisa was very helpful along the way and flexible to accommodate the ideas and decor we had in mind. The food was phenomenal and the service staff very polite and friendly. Many guests commented on how beautiful the location was, and our pictures turned out exceptional with the breathtaking landscapes and backgrounds. On top of being the perfect venue for what we envisioned for our wedding, it was a fantastic value, wrapping all the costs into one simple package. We highly recommend this venue to anyone looking to get married in Central Florida.

Genie Sent on 12/30/2019

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Excellent service!!!

This was a beautiful wedding venue and everyone there worked very hard to ensure our special day was perfect and flawless. We are very grateful for everyone there that made our wedding day perfect!!!

Kindel Sent on 12/13/2019

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A Fairy Tale Wedding thanks to GO

My wedding was flawless thanks to the staff at Golden Ocala! From start to finish it was done seamlessly and every detail was perfect. Alisa was there every step of the way, she also was great at reminding me when things were due and decisions were needed. Nikki who assisted Alisa was also phenomenal with helping especially the day of (like when I completely forgot to put my veil on before walking down the aisle, so she ran to the building we got ready in to go get it!) Chef Rick's food received endless compliments from my family and guest- our food tasting was extremely difficult because it was so hard to narrow down our choices, everything was delicious. Robert and his serving team were on point the whole night, if someone had an empty drink or plate they were there immediately there to remove and refill. I really cannot compliment the entire team enough, my wedding was an absolute fairy tale thanks to all of the staff at Golden Ocala!

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Robin Sent on 12/13/2019

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The Most Perfect Wedding Day at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club

I wanted to take a moment and thank you ever so much for everything you and Golden Ocala did to make the wedding of Jake and Stephanie so fantastic! It was a dream come true for Stephanie and I.

From the moment we first met you back in January, you were there every moment we needed you. Your staff at Golden Ocala was exemplary. We could not have enjoyed our time at the club more. Every invited guest felt appreciated and commented on how it was the most beautiful and elegant wedding that they had ever attended. I attribute a lot of that to you and your team. From the Spa, to the rented Villas, to the venue. Absolute perfection. Everyone commented on how great the food was.

Beyond all that, we could not have done this without you most of all. I truly thank you for being so warm and caring. As well as, ensuring that Stephanie and Jake had a day of cherished and treasured memories.

Pulling off a wedding like that is no easy task, but you make it seem easy. Again, thank you is not enough but I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to you and Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club.

Noelle Sent on 09/16/2019

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All Inclusive and Stress Free!

Golden Ocala is the perfect place is you want an all inclusive wedding. They take care of the food, venue, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and don't over look any details. Any decorations you want on the reception tables or during cocktail hour you just tell them and they will set it up for you. That took off a lot of stress and it was amazing. The location is absolutely stunning and you have so many options to choose for you picture locations. Thank you so much Alisa and Niki for making our special day so stress free and amazing! Because of these two we could enjoy our wedding and being with family and friends!

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Taylor Sent on 08/15/2019

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Not stressful

Alicia and Nikki kept us on schedule throughout our whole wedding planning process and the entire day of the wedding. The venue was absolutely stunning and everything ran smoothly. Food is amazing, servers were amazing, the ballrooms have the perfect amount of space. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for a venue that will do everything for you!!

Brittany Sent on 07/28/2019

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Unforgettable beautiful experience

Golden Ocala was the perfect place to have a wedding. Everything was perfected. The employees were extremely helpful and made everything less stressful. The food was amazing and the place is just gorgeous itself.

Traci Sent on 12/28/2017

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i would like to thank all of the staff who helped us make our special day turn into a wonderful experience. They went above and beyond to make sure that the day was going to be perfect. I would highly recommend this facility to anyone.

Ashley Sent on 11/08/2017

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The best day ever! Alisa and Niki were absolutely perfect the day of the wedding and before, as well. I have never been treated with such service before in my life! This staff definitely has the best venue and service in all of Centra florida!

Emma Sent on 04/27/2017

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I knew from the moment I stepped foot through the door of Golden Ocala that this was my venue.
I'd spent a lot of time searching venues and going on tours and nothing was cutting it. I was really beginning to think my dream venue was going to be out of budget and I was going to have to settle. Then, I took a chance on a venue that was out of the way and boy was that the best decision I ever made. This place is seriously a hidden gem. From the grand entrance and beautiful tree-lined road to the club house, it definitely packs a punch. Don't even get me started on the chandeliers in the ballroom and the stunning staircase leading down from the balcony. It's classy, elegant and just jaw-dropping. It screams luxury wedding, but doesn't carry that price tag. My guests could NOT stop talking about how gorgeous this place was and how it was one of the most beautiful venues they'd seen!

In addition, to the visuals, the staff at Golden Ocala were amazing and super accommodating. About 6 months out, our point of contact there left and Robert stepped in to take over the arrangements. He helped us navigate planning a destination wedding and was very helpful with timing, addressing concerns etc. Our day-of coordinator Nikki was also incredible. She was so funny and exactly what I needed to keep calm and keep the day moving. She fixed my hair when my comb fell out and messed up my updo. She made sure I had drinks on hand throughout the day and took no sass from my mother and now mother in law when they were getting in the way. The food was delicious. They even made separate dishes for guests with dietary requirements and different dishes for my husband and I without any hesitation.

If I had to do my wedding all over again, I would choose Golden Ocala every time.

Michelle Sent on 04/25/2017

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I have nothing bad to say about Golden Ocala. We toured the venue about 1.5 years in advance. We were asked if I wanted to book the date and I couldn't commit yet. When we came back, we found out they reserved the date for us because they knew we would come back. I am so glad we did. When we first started, Julianne was our coordinator. I know there are mixed reviews about her but she was very pleasent with us. A few months before our wedding, Julianne stopped working here. I was very impressed at how everyone came together to answer my questions and take care of me. The new coordinator, Alisa, is amazing. She made sure everything went smoothly and was quick to answer all my questions. My day of coordinator, Nikki, is one of the best people I have ever met. She made sure we were happy and well taken care of from the rehearsal to the day after. She was so attentive and made sure everything was how we wanted it. The rehearsal dinner was at the spa and was perfect. The wedding itself was gorgeous. The garden was set up to perfection. Everyone raved about the food and how beautiful the venue was. I couldn't have been more happy with everything. They made sure it was the vision I had and were so accommodating. If I could do it all again, I would definitely stay at Golden Ocala.

Nancy Sent on 01/09/2017

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Making the decision of where to declare your never ending love is difficult but it doesn't have to be. If you choose to go with Golden Ocala and Julianne, you are almost done with this aspect of the planning. There is very little else to decide regarding venues. Julianne and her staff were professional, accommodating, knowledgeable, and friendly. The grounds are picturesque and the clubhouse is gorgeous from the portico to the ballroom to the veranda. I cannot say enough great things about Julianne and Golden Ocala. Brad and Courtney's special day was everything they wanted and more. Cheers!

Gabrielle Sent on 10/31/2016

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Where do I even begin. From the very first moment my husband and I had walked into Golden Ocala, we knew off the bat this is where we were getting married. Between the several beautiful places to have the ceremony and also the options to have the reception, we were head over heels. The grounds are beautiful and the workers are extremely helpful. The food was so on point that I received many compliments about it. Everything was absolutely perfect. Julianne, who is amazing, seriously helped me since the moment we met her to the very next morning after the wedding. She was so patient and understanding and worked with us the whole time. She made sure my day-of ran as smoothly as possible and it did!! I love Julianne and again want to thank her so much for helping my day come true!!!!! We highly recommend Golden Ocala with Julianne as your wedding planner!

Tiffany Sent on 08/11/2016

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I can truthfully say that Julianne and her team made our wedding! I could not have done it without her help. She was there every step of the way and such a pleasure to work with! Her recommendations on vendors gave us the wedding day dream team. Words cannot thank her enough for everything. Golden Ocala is a 5 star venue for a wedding. We first had our hearts set on a wedding in the garden but changed day of to the portico because of weather and I am SO happy we did - it was even more gorgeous than I could have even imagined. If you are even remotely considering Golden Ocala, schedule a meeting with Julianne and I promise you, you will not be disappointed! Chef created the most wonderful cocktail hour and reception food. It truly was a dream!

Janice Sent on 06/23/2016

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Everything about our wedding was absolutely perfect, because Julianne truly took such great care of us we did not have anything to stress about! The Venue was breathtaking and our wedding has been the talk of the town because of how nicely it we put together!

Gregory Sent on 04/14/2016

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As a minister for over 30 years, I have conducted and attended numerous weddings. Yet, I can truly say that nothing has come close to the superlative experience we enjoyed at Golden Ocala for the marriage of our son and his bride. We were captivated immediately by the exquisite natural beauty of the grounds and surroundings, matched with grand facilities to create a one-of-a-kind venue. Julianne Cuomo’s grace, warmth and thorough professionalism was a joy. She and her staff handled the myriad details with patience, flexibility, and expertise, and the responsiveness to our needs was so reassuring. We chose the option of selecting Julianne as our personal wedding coordinator. Her creative suggestions and guidance helped us immensely. A wide range of fabulous gourmet food was available for creating our reception menu, which we sampled at our private food-tasting. A delightful pool-side brunch with family preceded our rehearsal, where Julianne’s experienced leadership helped all participants be at ease with their parts of the service. The ceremony itself was held in the immaculate garden, with our bride descending the stairs like royalty. A cocktail reception on the broad veranda (with signature drinks and appetizers) was followed by a glittering reception under the lights of the gorgeous ballroom chandeliers, featuring sumptuous food served with impeccable attention to detail. A sparkler send-off for the happy couple through the porte-cochere brought a glowing finale to our evening (this area also serves as an ideal rain-out option). We have received countless rave reviews from family and guests. In short, we could not be more pleased with the Golden Ocala experience, exceeding our fondest expectations. Special thanks to Julianne, Greg, Erin, and staff–you created truly “golden” memories we will treasure for a lifetime. I cannot encourage readers enough to contact Golden Ocala–they offer the “total package” of quality and value that can't be matched.

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From the moment we stepped on the property to well after our event we experienced an unparalleled level of friendliness and professionalism from all of Golden's staff. This was a time period of about 14 months. There are no words that can do justice to our happiness with my daughters wedding. We were welcomed for our bridal shoot, countless planning visits, the rehearsal dinner, the wedding itself and post wedding pick ups of personal items. They were very flexible and accommodating with every request. Julianne's knowledge and experience brought the peace of mind you need with an event that requires so much detail. As mother of the bride I literally didn't worry about anything on our day. The food was delicious! Many guests commented on the freshness and quality of the food. Thank you Julianne and all of Golden Ocala for everything!

Angela Sent on 04/03/2016

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I just wanted to take a moment and leave some feedback regarding our wedding that was held at the Golden O'Cala on 4/1/2016, it was simply beautiful. The grounds were gorgeous, the food was cooked to perfection, and Julianne Cuomo was simply amazing to work with. I highly recommend this location for a wedding and I highly recommend Julianne and her 'A' team as she calls it. She has a list of vendors who know the area and have worked there multiple times. Very professional.

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My husband and I married here on March 4, 2016!
After comparing prices, it truly was the best option - minimal decorating needed due to how beautiful it already in , included all food and drink costs, plus cocktail hour, appetizers, linens, silverware/ dining necessities... I can't even count how many times people have stressed that this was the best food they've ever had at any wedding! All the staff went above and beyond for any/everything. The option to have a wedding coordinator, Julianne Cuomo, was absolutely great and she was absolutely amazing! I highly recommend this option for a huge amount of stress to be lifted off your shoulders on your day. Not a single guest went without commenting on how beautiful it was there and stressing what a wonderful time they had.

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Dear Julianne Cuomo,

Thank you so much for organizing such successful catering and planning arrangements for my daughter's wedding. The day went very smoothly and everything was organized down to the minutest detail. It was done very thoroughly and expertly. Your meticulous planning paid off and ensured the event progressed seamlessly. Thank you for the excellent meal; it was thoroughly enjoyed by our guest. Your staff members were attentive and efficient, the service was discreet and professional and the quality of food excellent. When Duane and Jennibelle left the venues, they were surprised with items from the wedding. What a wonderful gesture from your staff.

We cannot thank you enough for all your help and thoughtfulness during this stressful time and the organization on the day was superbly carried out. We have had nothing but compliments on the food, service and arrangements from all our friends. In light of this, please accept our sincere thanks and gratitude for such a professionally arranged day! We would have no hesitation in using your services again should the opportunity arise.

Yours Sincerely,

Oscar & Annabelle Gonzalez

Kim Sent on 01/09/2016

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Julianne Cuomo is one of the single most professional, accommodating, and genuine people I've had the pleasure to work with in my career. Planning a wedding is without question, stressful. Julianne's calm demeanor, coupled with the expertise with which she guided us through the entire planning process and the day of helped make this day so special for my daughter and new son- in-law. She managed to do all of this in the face of our florist and decorator, showing up 2 hours late for setup; thereby, creating a fire drill for everyone. In addition, we planned an outdoor ceremony and the weather was questionable but ultimately came through for a beautiful ceremony. In the meantime, Julianne expertly dealt with reluctant guests and guided everyone to their seats. She calmly directed everything and never lost her cool.

I recommend her highly to anyone who is looking for a beautiful venue and the ultimate professional planner for your wedding!

Kathi Sent on 11/29/2015

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Golden Ocala was the perfect place to host our daughter's wedding! With magnificent views and a beautiful ballroom, our daughter's vision of her wedding day could be fulfilled. The breathtaking view from the garden (where the wedding was to take place), of the staircase where her Dad would one day walk her down the aisle, made it an easy decision to make this our venue! Not to mention the price was within the budget, as Golden Ocala offered much more in their price than most venues we had previously visited.
Most of all, her wedding day could not have been so wonderful without the expertise of event coordinator, Julianne Cuomo and her staff. From the initial consultation to the wedding day, Julianne was attentive to our every need. Her knowledge and quick response to our phone calls and emails made this portion of the planning very easy, as we had chose a venue that was almost 2 hours away. She was there for us every step of the way!
The chef at Golden Ocala is brilliant as he prepared a spectacular dinner for both the wedding and rehearsal. We chose prime rib and chicken marsala for our entrees and it was simply delicious. Not to mention the fantastic veal chop we had the night before for the rehearsal. The entire weekend the food was something to remember.
Choosing Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Center for our daughter's big day was perfect! We cannot be more thankful to Julianne and her wonderful staff for making our daughter's wedding day a dream come true.

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Absolutely Perfect! Choosing this venue was a no-brainier. We were offered $100 per person and that included the ceremony and reception area, chairs, tables, tablecloths, dinnerware, and food. The venue was ours the whole day if we wanted it. I got there at 10am and could have stayed until 11pm if we wanted. Anywhere else in the central FL area could only offer us 4hrs for twice the price and no food included. This is truly a hidden gem. Our guests traveled as much as 2hrs to get there and they all said it was worth it!

The venue is breathtaking and the staff is just incredible. Julianne especially helped me all the way, from the initial walk through to the day of coordinating. She is prompt in responding to emails and calls and was always willing to answer any questions I had no matter how small or crazy. She has the patience of an angel. I definitely recommend using her as the coordinator for your wedding day, there can't possibly be anyone better.

To me the most important part of a wedding is the food because food brings family and friends together. There was not a single person who did not enjoy every item on the menu. We had crab cakes and chicken wellingtons as appetizers, prime rib and salmon in a lobster sauce as the entree with garlic mashed potatoes and a vegetable rice as well as asparagus and carrots in a spice sweet sauce. Spectacular! You cannot go wrong with any of their choices, and that was proven to us since the food tasting.

Honestly I can write all day about how wonderful this venue and the workers are but I doubt anyone has the time to read it. Do yourself a favor and at least meet with Julianne and take a tour of the venue because it is truly a dream come true.

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Julianne and her staff were absolutely amazing! We had our ceremony and reception there and we are still receiving compliments about our choice in venue. We used the whole day to get ready and it was a great experience being able to see the ballroom transform for our event. The ease of a "one price for everything" made it very easy to budget our expenses. Julianne worked amazingly well with all my other vendors and she was quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had, no matter how trivial it might have been. I was able to experience and appreciate our wedding day and I am truly thankful for a stress free experience.

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I looked for months at different venues and never was satisfied with the options... until I came to Golden Ocala. I fell in love instantly and knew that no matter what, this is where I wanted to get married. I was pleasantly surprised when I found out how reasonably priced they are! I felt like I was given much more than what I paid for throughout the entire wedding planning experience. I had many meetings with the coordinator, Julianne, who was so willing to help us and accommodate to our needs. They provided an entire meal for the food tasting which was some of the best food that I have had. The venue itself is so gorgeous and well-kept that I found that I did not need as many additional decorations as I might need at other places. We had plenty of spaces and rooms available to us so that the bridal party was able to get ready in our own little areas of the building. On my wedding day, I had the coordinator, a personal attendant, and several other people by my side for the entire day. Everything went so smoothly and I was able to sit back and enjoy the events. Everyone was so professional and impressive throughout the night and completely wowed my guests. I wouldn't have chosen any other place to have my wedding. It was truly magical at Golden Ocala thanks to all the amazing staff!

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My husband and I cannot even put into words how wonderful our wedding was at Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club. Not only was the ceremony location breathtaking, making our photos stunning, but the staff was more than accommodating. Julianne was our hero time and time again, making what could have been stressful wedding planning into something fun. She always seemed to be a step ahead of us, making our jobs easy! The fact that everything was included in one price made budgeting a breeze. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue and planner to any couple that wants to have the wedding of their dreams. I know that for us, our dreams came true!

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Not only is this venue just beautiful and grand but Julianne was extremely helpful, very nice, and always replied promptly to any email or phone call. I'm from Orlando and I promise the drive is well worth it! All my family and friends kept saying that the wedding was fairytale like. Our wedding was perfect, our guests were happy, and the food was amazing!

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My daughter got married this past August and it was wonderful. Julianne and Erin made the day effortless and stress free for me and my daughter. We felt like royalty and we received so many compliments on the whole event. I cannot think of one thing that we would of changed or were disappointed. Julianne thought of every detail down to covering a road sign to make sure it did not show up in the photos. I would highly recommen this venue to anyone. The whole experience was outstanding the food was delicious love the private taste testing. One happy bride and Momma. Plus the staff was so courteous and very professional. TOP NOTCH.

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We are both busy professionals and we had guests coming in from all over the globe. Julianne and her team made planning the wedding almost effortless. She helped guide us through the process incorporating every element of the bride's vision. From the location of the ceremony to the food tasting, the journey was fun and stress free.

The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking and a perfect backdrop for such a joyous day. Julianne coordinated both the rehearsal and the wedding, ensuring that we all hit our marks. The food and celebrations were also amazing, topping off an incredible day.

I cannot recommend Julianne and her team highly enough for any celebration worthy of such a beautiful setting. 100% satisfaction from these newlyweds!

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My wife and I began looking at venues last October in the Ocala and Gainesville area. After viewing the Golden Ocala Facility and all they had to offer I thought it was going to be very hard to beat but we looked at a number of other venues before making our decision. Turns out I was right. The Golden Ocala facility is beautiful and top notch. We had guests from Maine, Ohio, Georgia, and Indiana and several guests commented that this was the nicest reception location they had ever been to. Thanks to Julianne, our wedding coordinator, the event was excellent! Everything ran smoothly and Julianne provided top notch recommendations and feedback throughout the course of both the planning stage and the wedding itself. This was a great experience from the beginning to the end and neither my wife nor I could be happier on how this event turned out.

If you are looking for a place to have your wedding I wouldn't consider anything else in the area because you have already found the best location.

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After viewing 4 venues we decided on Golden Ocala the minute after finishing our tour. Julianne Cuomos, who is Golden Ocala's event coordinator, was THE BEST! Not only is she extremely helpful with everything you could possibly imagine, but she is welcoming, humble and genuine. She knows that you want your day to be nothing but perfect, so she aims for that and more! The ceremony and reception went perfectly all thanks to her direction. The location is breathtaking...inside for the reception and in the garden where we were married!

Deciding to go with Golden Ocala meant using their chef for our appetizer and dinner selections. That was also a great thing. The food was phenomenal! I cannot tell you how many people came to us during and after the wedding complimenting how delicious the food was.

Overall the place itself, the coordinators and staff and the food were all outstanding! I would highly recommend!!

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Julianne and Golden Ocala made us feel special, like we were the most important people that day.
My first daughter was married at G.O. 5 years ago. So, you know it has to be a fabulous experience for her sister to get married at the same venue!!
Best venue!!!!!!
G.O. exceeded our expectations! Every detail was flawless. Julianne took the pressure off of the MOB , so I could enjoy my daughter.
Highly recommend this venue.

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Julianne was absolutely amazing! From the very beginning she made the wedding planning process fun and exciting and not stressful at all. She was there any time I need her. The staff at Golden Ocala could not be better, they are all so helpful and attentive to every detail.

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Excellent location and very professional to work with! I enjoyed the flexibility. Will definitely use them again.

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Golden Ocala, specifically Julianne, was wonderful to work with! We were in contact regarding the wedding for about a year, and she answered every question I ever had in a very timely fashion. The venue is BEAUTIFUL! All of my guests loved the space! A++++++

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I have to say that my daughter's wedding at Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club under Julianne Cuomo's supervision could not have been any more spectacular or magical!!! Everything just flowed so seamlessly that I felt as though I was there as a guest rather than the one in charge while my daughter was having her hair styled and getting dressed to the Sparkling send off ending our evening. Thank you again Julianne and Brooke for all your assistance from early morning to late in the evening. All the vendor recommendations were spot on and just as you represented them to be. We used Justin at Florida Wedding D.J's and BettyCakes for the cake, Jennifer at A Flower Hayven as well as Party Time Rentals and all were wonderful. We were so pleased with the officiant for the ceremony, Jack Edmonds. I wouldn't say "you can't go wrong" with Golden Ocala, rather I would say "you can't do better than Golden Ocala!". Dawn Piz

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Julianne is absolutely amazing! The architecture of the clubhouse is beautiful! She dosent just give you a beautiful venue to have your wedding, she provides guidance for when you don't know what the next step is and plenty of help throughout the planning process.

Amanda Sent on 11/10/2014

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Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club was the absolute perfect place for our wedding to take place. Julianne made everything less stressful from the beginning. She was always answering any questions I had. On the day of, it had rained the night before and the grounds were wet and a little muddy. No need to stress, Julianne and her staff swooped in and rearranged our ceremony site. I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone, it was completely worth every penny spent.

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Julianne Cuomo of Golden Ocala was wonderful! She was extremely helpful, detail oriented and made great suggestions with every step of the wedding planning and was determined to make the wedding exactly as my daughter wanted! The day of the wedding went perfectly (without one glitch) and the staff anticipated and was attentive to our every need. We received countless compliments on the wedding and venue. It was a dream come true and Julianne was amazing!

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I was very impressed with Julianne and the Golden Ocala staff before and during our wedding rehersal and reception dinner. Julianne was great to work with and I would recomend her to any bride. The Golden Ocala location is beautiful and there is no other location like it in Ocala, and I would know because I looked every where for the perfect location.

Amanda Sent on 07/11/2014

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Golden Ocala made our wedding day run so smoothly. If I had it to do all over again, I would not change a single thing. Comparing our wedding day to our friends' wedding days, it is clear that Golden Ocala takes extra measures to insure that the day is perfect. Golden Ocala prioritized the bride and groom the entire day, and made every effort to insure that we were comfortable AND enjoying ourselves. Their team works above and beyond to make every detail come together just as you imagine it!

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In searching for my wedding Venue my main objectives were to find a Beautiful, Breath- taking location that was full service with great food. Golden Ocala was just that and more! All though it rained and we had to use the covered area in front, it was absolutely beautiful! Julianne, the events coordinator for Golden Ocala was wonderful, from the day of our first meeting to the night of the wedding she was hands on.
On the day of the wedding Julianne and the GO staff were great! They walked us through each process and I was told by my guest after the wedding that it was well organized and some even said they felt like they were in the White House with all the helpful attendants that were their greeting and ushering them through the event. It was AWESOME to say the least. Many,many THANKS to Julianne and the Golden Ocala Staff for their part in making my wedding the BEST wedding ever and providing my guest with a wedding experience they will never forget!

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Words cannot express the gratitude I have towards Julianne for making my wedding the best day ever! Her attention to detail and her over the top accommodating customer service made my experience at Golden Ocala amazing!

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As the Bride's Mother the whole experience of planning the wedding to the last moment sending the Bride and Groom off on their new adventure in Life was Amazing. Julianne (Director of Celebrations) and the complete staff at Golden Ocala was there helping and guiding along every step of the way. They were so Awesome! Everything about the Golden Ocala Experience ...location which is gorgeous, the food was delicious, the staff was so helpful with everything! Golden Ocala should be very proud to have Julianne Cuomo as the Director of Celebrations, She is a true gem, she cares not only for Golden Ocala, but for the clients she is working with to make their Event the most Memorable Event ever! Thank you again, Julianne.

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First off Golden Ocala is amazing! The staff was so friendly and accommodating!!!! They truly cared about making my day the best it could be! Everything was absolutely perfect!!!!! From the super nice gate guards to the bartenders to the wedding planner everyone was genuinely nice and bent over backwards to help me!!! Julianne was so attentive and kept me on track. I was a bit of a disorganized bride and waited till the last minute for everything and Julianne never pressured or stressed me out about decisions that needed to be made. She recommended fantastic vendors that were all as great as she said!
The day of the wedding they kept my bridesmaids and myself fed and happy catering to every request that we made. I even had a personal attendant for the day (Jane) who was utterly fantastic and pointed me in the right direction. I was so caught up in the moment of the big day that it wasn't until the day after that I realized how well they treated me. Straightening out my veil and dress and kindly telling me where to go and what to do.
The venue itself is by far one of the prettiest locations I have ever seen!!! My ceremony was in the garden and they had it perfectly planted with tons of flowers! I walked down the big staircase in the back and everyone started crying the second I appeared at the top!!! Without the dramatic backdrop of the venue I do not think that my military family would have shed so many tears!!! Also, my Miami based photographers were blown away will the amount of beautiful locations for photos. When I show my wedding photos people ask me if we were in front of a backdrop and they are blown away when I say that was just how beautiful the venue is!!!
The reception was fantastic with plenty of space for all my guests. The bartenders were pleasantly chatty and made amazing drinks!!! The food was divine and all of my guests kept complementing my on the staff and quality of the food!
The best part is they are pet friendly!!!!! =

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Our overal experience was wonderful! The service from the staff was great. Overal the food was excellent and everyone loved it. My suggestion for future weddings would be a more extensive and budget friendly vendor list. We found that the vendors Golden Ocala recommended were the most expensive in their respective industries. This venue is beautiful and well run and the wedding coordinator definitely goes above and beyond! The service our wedding party and families received the day of our wedding was impecable. We definitely recommend this venue!

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Golden Ocala is simply the best venue for a ceremony and reception. The facility is beautiful and the staff is extremely attentive. They go out of their way to make sure your event is flawless.

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Golden Ocala was a beautiful venue for our wedding! After I met with Ana and toured the facilities, I immediately booked a date! Once you see the beautiful flowers and amazing views of the golf course, you cannot say no! On our wedding day, all of the staff were excellent and always helping anyone that needed it. Our food was amazing and my friends are still talking about how gorgeous the place was! Our photographers were in awe of all of the great photo spots and our pictures turned out wonderful! Flowers in the summertime were beautiful!!! Highly Recommend Ana and her fabulous staff!!

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Golden Ocala is a GREAT venue for a wedding! It is amazingly beautiful! One look and you will want to be married there! The professionalism truly outstanding. They really cater to your every need and make it a special day! I would recommend this venue without reservation.

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We were worried that we weren't going to find a place as beautiful as we wanted in the price range we needed. Golden Ocala had an amazing English elegance to it, and a great package! The staff is devoted and cater to your every need. They made our wedding, and the whole day, a day to truly remember.

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Aboslutely wonderful location for a reception. The attention to detail is stunning. The service and selection at this location leaves one breathless. I could not imagine a more accomidating venue.

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My husband and I got married at Golden Ocala back in March and I got distracted from writing a review until now - oops! I definitely wanted to add one though because we had such a great experience throughout the entire process. Julianne is an absolute professional and was a great resource to us. I was raised only by my father who passed away very unexpectedly a few weeks after booking our venue. Without any other family members to help, Julianne was honest and so helpful to us in planning several aspects of our day. The staff who helped us the day-of were amazing - Felecia always seemed to be right there exactly when I needed her and everything ran so smoothly. If anything went wrong, I had no idea - it was such a peaceful, happy day! The venue was perfect and I received so many compliments about how beautiful it was, how delicious the food was, and how perfectly everything came together.

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Golden Ocala was absolutely wonderful! I have no regrets about having my wedding there, everything was perfect. Julianne and her staff were so kind and helpful. There's no way our day would have ran that smoothly without them. They truly cared about us and our wedding when most venues see you as a paycheck, they want you to be happy with everything they do. Everyone bragged about our "fairy tale" wedding. I really cannot say enough good things about them!

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Ana at Golden Ocala was amazing to work with! She showed me tons of options that would be perfect for the day. She was there from start to finish! The venue was gorgeous, the food was amazing! My guests felt comfortable and most of all we were able to dance the night away! My pictures were gorgeous because we were able to get pictures outside on the golf course at sunset! It the type of venue where you can fit 300 guests or more and make it more of an itimate cermony! I loved it!

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We are so happy with the service, product and staff!

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4 out of 5 rating

The venue is absolutely gorgeous inside and out! A wonderful place to get married in Central Florida!

User1511702 Sent on 01/18/2014

4.5 out of 5 rating

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5 out of 5 rating

The staff at Golden Ocala did their best to drop everything and make me happy. Julianne would take my calls no matter what she was in the middle of doing. I felt like a VIP every time I stepped on the premises.

Paula Sent on 03/20/2019

4.4 out of 5 rating

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Spring Wedding

We just had our daughter’s wedding at Golden Ocala, the grounds are beautiful & the food was excellent! The wedding coordinator was very helpful with organization & suggestions. We had 150 guests with plenty of room.

User2483487 Sent on 12/28/2015

4 out of 5 rating

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Pros
1. Julianne, the on-site coordinator, is incredibly sweet and accommodating- she worked well with many of our vendors to ensure everything ran smoothly
2. Erin, the attendant, pitched in to make sure everything was going to plan
3. Julianne was kind enough to let us use lots of the house decor to help fill in our guest tables and decorate our sweetheart table
4. At $100 per person (which includes taxes, food, fees, exclusive use of the venue), you simply cannot beat the value
5. The grounds are kept in impeccable shape and the venue is breathtaking
6. The pool, spa, tennis courts, etc are all available to guests who stay on site, making it perfect for a weekend getaway

Cons
1. The food was not nearly as good at our wedding as it was at the tasting
2. Many small details were overlooked or captured incorrectly, which required us to constantly review our order, track our payments closely and take notes to ensure nothing was being dropped
3. Our bar bill was more than double what we were told to expect, which was frustrating since we had a small wedding (70 guests, many of whom did not drink much or at all)
4. The sister company, Royal Shell, is incredibly difficult to work with- our friends and family rented about 15 properties at Golden Ocala and we were constantly having to follow up and clarify the reservation details with Royal Shell. Many of the houses were not in suitable condition (e.g. pools broken, patio furniture removed, dirty outdoor grill areas, etc) when guests arrived, which was disappointing and detracted from our guests' experience as they had to repeatedly call the Royal Shell offices.
5. While wedding's are priced reasonably, hosting a rehearsal dinner is not and we ended up doing our rehearsal dinner offsite to save money

Emily Sent on 06/01/2019

3.6 out of 5 rating

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Lovely venue

The venue was beautiful, and it was great that their normal decor/rose garden meant we didn’t have to spend much extra on decorations. The coordinators were great to work with, very friendly and professional and took everything in stride. The quality of the plated meals was less than we had expected based on the tasting, and for some reason they put out around 90 chairs for our ceremony in the rose garden, even though they knew we had about 75 total guests (including us and 12 bridal party). This caused some major confusion when it seemed like there were many people who hadn’t shown up when it was time to start, and caused the pictures to have a bunch of empty seats. Aside from those things, it was great! I definitely would not recommend dealing with Royal Shell Rentals, however. That is the real estate company that handles all the townhouse and on-property rentals. It was wonderful being able to stay on the property, but dealing with the people at Royal Shell was a COMPLETE nightmare.

User1116150 Sent on 03/22/2013

2.6 out of 5 rating

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1.5 out of 5 rating

The ceremony and reception site is beautiful, and every guest at your wedding will comment on the beauty of the grounds and the decor of the country club. The food is AMAZING and exceptional for wedding food. From a guest perspective, your wedding will be perfect.

From a bride's perspective, the wedding planning was beyond stressful and difficult, as I personally did not receive a consistent answer to my wedding questions. I felt like my wedding was not a priority to the venue, as I had to persistently follow up. When I signed the contract, I felt like I would be a priority, and after that I didn't hear anything for nearly 9 months. When I asked on several occassions to bring my out-of-town fiance to see the venue (as it is gated), no one could ever accomodate me. I was not contacted about the details of my wedding, including food or final price, until the month before my wedding. I felt like I was always bothering the coordinator, and this made the month before my wedding extremely hectic. I loved the venue, but I was not happy with the customer service. I would recommend this to a friend if they fall in love with the scenery, as I did.

Heather Sent on 03/29/2011

1.4 out of 5 rating

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Golden Ocala is beautiful, some of the staff are wonderful. My wedding was great but a lot had to be overlooked.

Emily Sent on 12/08/2015

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The venue was beautiful for pictures, however that's about the only thing I can vouch for this place. Julianne, made this place seem like a dream. Not only did her staff (or her!) steal over $1500 from our wedding card box, we were promised exceptional service, top notch meals, wedding coordination, seating set-ups, and she promised me that if "anything went wrong the day of, I would never know". The service was downright terrible. The staff was rude, pretentious, made nasty comments about my mom, and mocked my guests and table set ups. The meals were mediocre. Julianne's "wedding coordination" is not worth the extra $250. She refused to help with the seating set-ups that she "promised to do" and when I asked for help with anything she said it "wasn't her job". My family had a reserved row at the ceremony and when they sat down, Julianne kicked them out of the entire ceremony and made them stand in the back even after they said they were family. My own grandparents stood in the back of my wedding ceremony!! Every time a problem arose, I was the first person she went to which put an enormous amount of stress on me. She even went to the extent of interrupting my husband and I's dinner to tell me of a problem at another table. Her attitude and the way she carried herself was just as disgusting as her wait staff. The day after the wedding we noticed all the missing cards. Entire cards were missing and some cards that originally had cash were tore open and left empty. They stole over $1,500 cash from us. When I emailed Julianne about it, she wrote me a completely unprofessional and defensive email explaining it wasn't her or her staff and told me they had no cameras to prove it. After contacting the owner of Golden Ocala, we found that they do indeed have cameras and she lied to cover either herself or her staff. I had such a terrible experience at this place that I REGRET getting married here. Save yourself the outrageous amount of $$. Find somewhere else!

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