The Fort Estates

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $4,500

Guest capacity

Up to 300 seated guests


About this venue

Nestled on 300 acres of picturesque countryside in Howey-in-the-Hills, The Fort is a one-of-a-kind wedding destination located on the historic Jeppesen family estate. The property remains a working cattle farm and agritourism destination, offering couples an authentic Old Florida experience unlike any other venue in Central Florida. Surrounded by majestic oak trees draped in Spanish moss, expansive pastures, beautiful gardens, and breathtaking sunsets, The Fort seamlessly blends timeless Southern charm with modern elegance. Exchange vows beneath our oak-lined ceremony spaces, host cocktail hour on the estate home’s wraparound porch, and celebrate inside our fully air-conditioned reception venue featuring soaring ceilings, custom chandeliers, and a versatile blank-canvas design. With luxury bridal accommodations, a caterer’s kitchen, modern amenities, and unforgettable views, The Fort is where history meets happily ever after.


Our event spaces

The Fort Estates

Timeless Southern romance meets modern luxury.

This breathtaking destination offers a one-of-a-kind setting where historic legacy meets your happily ever after. Couples can exchange vows under a grand canopy of century-old oak trees or host a vibrant outdoor reception framed by rolling landscapes and golden-hour views. The celebration seamlessly moves indoors to a fully air-conditioned industrial-modern barn, meticulously designed with soaring ceilings, sleek luxury finishes, and customizable Wi-Fi programmable chandeliers tailored to your exact palette.

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

The Fort Estates

Timeless Southern romance meets modern luxury.

This breathtaking destination offers a one-of-a-kind setting where historic legacy meets your happily ever after. Couples can exchange vows under a grand canopy of century-old oak trees or host a vibrant outdoor reception framed by rolling landscapes and golden-hour views. The celebration seamlessly moves indoors to a fully air-conditioned industrial-modern barn, meticulously designed with soaring ceilings, sleek luxury finishes, and customizable Wi-Fi programmable chandeliers tailored to your exact palette.

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”


Available services that can be provided by The Fort Estates

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Transportation
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

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September through May
June through August
You may bring your own alcohol through a licensed and insured bartender
We do have on-site parking
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps at the main entrances.
The use of The Fort, set up, clean up, white resin ceremony chairs, tables and Chiavari chairs with cushions.
Weekday investments include 8 hours from start to finish, including the time it takes our staff to set up and clean up. Our weekend investment includes 10 hours with additional time billed at $200 per hour.
Although our venue is fully insured, we do require you to carry a wedding insurance for day of. As well as bringing in all licensed and insured vendors.