Sweetwater Branch Inn
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $6,000 for off-peak dates, and $10,000 for peak dates
Guest capacity
Up to 150 seated guests
About this venue
Congratulations on your recent engagement! We couldn’t be more thrilled for you and your future spouse. Now that you made the most of the initial excitement of the news, it’s time to start planning your big day. If you’re looking for a romantic and high-end venue in Florida, then Sweetwater Branch inn is here for you. Nestled in historic downtown Gainesville in North-Central Florida, our lovely inn is the perfect place for charming weddings, gorgeous receptions, and classy rehearsal dinners. Sweetwater Branch Inn’s beautiful property features vintage charm and elegance as well as Victorian romance. We stand by this truth: Your wedding should be a memory that will last a lifetime. Did we mention our stunning accommodations and amenities that make our properties the ideal spot for a wedding night and honeymoon? When you get married at Sweetwater Branch Inn, you get the whole experience.
Our event spaces
McKenzie Hall
The McKenzie Hall is a spacious banquet hall with its many glass doors and opens out to a large patio surrounded by lush Florida gardens.
McKenzie Hall combines all the charm and ambiance of a Victorian-era banquet room with the convenience of modern amenities. The Hall’s spacious central room, with its many glass doors, opens out to a large patio surrounded by lush Florida gardens and is the perfect wedding reception venue. Elegantly designed with high ceilings, Victorian light fixtures, and exposed trusses, the McKenzie Hall speaks of times past. This spacious hall is inspired by, and adjacent to, the historic McKenzie House.
Guest capacity
30-150 Seated
30-250 Standing
Square footage
3,300
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
The McKenzie House
Transport your guests back to the Victorian era in our Victorian McKenzie House founded in 1895.
Do you want to have a small, more intimate reception? The McKenzie House is ideal. The first-floor banquet area is decorated with beautiful antique furniture, oriental carpets, and accessories. The dining room opens to a large wrap-around front porch that is perfect for cocktails before dinner. If your big day calls for the elegance of private dining and the comforts of a historical setting, you have found your perfect match in the McKenzie House.
Guest capacity
Up to 40 Seated
Up to 65 Standing
McKenzie Hall
The McKenzie Hall is a spacious banquet hall with its many glass doors and opens out to a large patio surrounded by lush Florida gardens.
McKenzie Hall combines all the charm and ambiance of a Victorian-era banquet room with the convenience of modern amenities. The Hall’s spacious central room, with its many glass doors, opens out to a large patio surrounded by lush Florida gardens and is the perfect wedding reception venue. Elegantly designed with high ceilings, Victorian light fixtures, and exposed trusses, the McKenzie Hall speaks of times past. This spacious hall is inspired by, and adjacent to, the historic McKenzie House.
Guest capacity
30-150 Seated
30-250 Standing
Square footage
3,300
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
The McKenzie House
Transport your guests back to the Victorian era in our Victorian McKenzie House founded in 1895.
Do you want to have a small, more intimate reception? The McKenzie House is ideal. The first-floor banquet area is decorated with beautiful antique furniture, oriental carpets, and accessories. The dining room opens to a large wrap-around front porch that is perfect for cocktails before dinner. If your big day calls for the elegance of private dining and the comforts of a historical setting, you have found your perfect match in the McKenzie House.
Guest capacity
Up to 40 Seated
Up to 65 Standing
Available services that can be provided by Sweetwater Branch Inn
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting
- Linens
- Standard Chairs
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Honeymoon suite
- Room blocks offered
- Single king rooms
- Single queen rooms
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
1 review
- IJ
Ilyssa and J.
Our wedding at SWB!
Sweetwater Branch Inn (SWB) went above and BEYOND to make my wedding weekend everything I had dreamed of—and more. If I could give SWB a million out of five stars, I absolutely would! My wedding was on March 16, 2025, and originally planned as an outdoor event. The team at SWB was incredibly flexible, allowing me to get creative with the venue and hold the ceremony and dinner in a different location than they usually do which was impressive in itself! Just days before the wedding, a storm was predicted to hit. At the last minute, we ordered a tent for the gardens (something that had never been done before), completely reworked the layout we had spent over a year planning, and somehow, everything turned out perfectly! Adrienne, the event coordinator, and Angel, the food and beverage coordinator, were nothing short of incredible. Adrienne went above and beyond, dedicating extra time and effort to ensure my vision came to life, even with the last-minute changes. Every single member of the staff was truly wonderful. My close family stayed at the Inn and didn’t want to leave! Guests traveled from Canada, New York City, and even Sydney, Australia—and every single one of them raved about their stay. From the friendly and helpful staff to the elegant decor and the delicious food (both at breakfast and the wedding!), they were beyond impressed. I cannot say enough great things about Sweetwater Branch Inn and the amazing event venue they provide. They do everything with heart, which is so rare these days—and that, above all, meant the world to me and my guests.
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