Country weddings in Florida

The ceremony site at the Oaks of Devonaire is situated beneath the gorgeous branches of oak trees that are in excess of 100 years old! An outdoor ceremony site is perfect for those who desire to be closer to nature, or to experience a casual ceremony. Imagine the sounds of birds chirping, the scents of orange blossoms, and the soothing sound of a spring-fed creek as the water gently flows beneath a wooden bridge. Outdoor weddings in Florida are best suited to the cooler fall, winer or spring months.

Many times, when people think of Florida weddings, they think of beach or country clubs as their only options. Some people are surprised to learn that Florida is a huge cattle-producing state, and that there are still huge ranches where cattle are rounded up beneath the oak hammocks or the prairie lands by cowboys on horseback. So, if your vision is to have an outdoor Florida wedding, perhaps you may want to consider exploring the inland areas, away from the white sand beaches and swaying palm trees, and instead head to places where things move at a slower pace. Where the wind whispers though the weeping Spanish moss that dances from the oak trees. Where curious cows or horses watch you walk down the grass aisle as you prepare to say your vows. Where butterflies and hummingbirds flit from one brightly colored tropical flower to the next. Where, if you’re lucky, you can make a wish on a lightning bug or hear the musical song of the whippoorwill. There’s still magic to be found in the Old-Florida countryside.