Sweetwater Branch Inn

Luxurious. So beautiful out there. Very accommodating and helpful and understanding. We had our ceremony at the Baughman Center, and our reception here. Really I couldn't have pictured a more beautiful set-up. The family and friends from Maryland got to see the best of what Florida can offer. And the staff was great, too!

My wedding couldn't have been more BEAUTIFUL! And, it couldn't have been more challenging.... We got married on steamy summer evening in July, and the weather shifted at the last minute. Sweetwater staff helped me make the very difficult decision to move the ceremony from the garden to inside the hall. They responded quickly and professionally and the ceremony flowed as if it was supposed to be inside! I was so glad and HAPPY it was moved! Inside was cool and mosquito-free and intimate and elegant. I felt like a QUEEN! Many guests commented on how lovely it was. Also, the AC had been broken that day and the room was slow to cool, so the wedding cake that my mom made started to melt and fall when it was delivered two hours before the ceremony. The owner Cornelia and her staff Lauren and the Intern along with the Florist, Joan Prange, kicked into action and team-worked and problem-solved to save the cake!! And, they protected me, the bride, from the drama of it alll while I did photos! They are SO awesome in dealing with the many surprises and dynamics a wedding can bring...Oh, and compliments to the Chef! We had a DELICIOUS meal and a fabulous time!!! Finally, our family stayed at the Inn. The rooms were so nice and breakfast was to die for! We stayed at the honeymoon suite and it was just PERFECT! I can't say enough about how happy we were with Sweetwater. I highly recommend them. THANK YOU! :-)

Great place to work with for your wedding. They are so flexible and basically let you do what you want with their space (with reasonable limits of course)! Beautiful place so don't have to worry too much about all the decorations. Really enjoyed my experience!

The Sweet water Branch Inn was the most perfect place to have a wedding and dance the night away! Service was excellent, the food was awesome so much better then I thought could be possible! The garden is so beautiful, and the people are so friendly. We got many comments from our guests saying "it was the best wedding they had ever been to", and we thought so too! I cannot say enough about this bed and breakfast! Our wedding night was absolutely perfect!

My husband and I loved our entire experience with Sweetwater! The staff was great; from our wedding coordinator to the reservations coordinator to the chef to the day-of staff. The food was delicious and there was a great selection to chose from for the buffet we had. The venue is beautiful outside in the garden and inside the reception hall. We feel like we definitely got what we paid for and couldn't be happier with Sweetwater!

My daughter found Sweetwater Branch Inn in a magazine, and we were enthralled from the minute we saw it...it is a beautiful setting, and we used the Colonade setting. We reserved blocks of rooms, and although there are not hundreds of rooms, we arranged it so that the immediate family and the wedding party would be onsite, and it worked perfectly. I stayed in the Isadora room, and it was perfect, as we used the sitting room, which is in a turret like space with great lighting from all angles, for the makeup area. It was beautiful and romantic, and the perfect setting. The reception was beautifully catered, and Katie and Lauren made it very easy, as did the staff and bartenders. Brittany, at the front desk is great, as is the other lady (I\'m so sorry - her name escapes me) that does the cooking for the complementary full breakfast. It was a wonderful experience, and the cost was extremely reasonable.

Lauren, Katie and the ladies at the Sweetwater were absolutely wonderful! They were always available for questions and they allowed me to set up the columns to be the first bride to have curtains- something they didn't have to do, but allowed my mom and I to set it up and do what we needed to the pillars to have the curtains! It was so very nice of them, and it made everything go so smoothly! We drove up and the men working moved things for us to set up the ladder and drill for the screws.

On the night of, we had gotten torches for the garden and they went unlit,and flowers weren't moved- but in the grand scheme of things it was no big deal at ALL! Katie was so busy preparing the hall and getting things set up (not to mention helping me get my plate of food and telling guests where to go and when to go), that it was no biggie! Everyone raved about the WONDERFUL food and how beautiful the garden was and the ceremony was (and that I got to have my curtains :D).
Overall, my experience was amazing and I would do the ceremony and reception there again without question. The ladies there are just wonderful and sweet and I couldn't imagine a better experience!! They are the BEST choice in Gainesville and the surrounding area! I'm from Tampa, and the drive there was MORE than worth the experience. I can't wait to go back for my anniversary and re-live the wedding!
I can't express enough how much I loved everything! For the bride on a budget and even if you aren't- you get more bang for your buc at Sweetwater! We had a small budget and it was perfect fit and I got EVERYTHING I wanted and needed! Thank you ladies!

Not only is the Sweetwater Branch Inn a stunning venue for a ceremony or reception, the staff are professional and will cater to you as if you are their only bride. Their large selection of decor will help you to create a wedding that is all your own!

Everything was perfect for my ceremony and I couldn't have asked for anything more from the staff at Sweetwater! Thanks for all your help in making my ceremony so special and allowing everything to go so smoothly!

I absolutely ADORED everything about Sweetwater, from the staff to garden, to the food to the lodging. I was blown away with how wonderful you all worked to make our wedding beautiful, well organized and special. The few problems we ran into, Lauren immediately jumped to acting and fixed them. (We were missing a BM bouquet, and my zipper popped off during the reception) Everything was so exceptional I'm very VERY thankful and happy we went with you guys! I have recommended you to anyone who will listen, lol! Thank you again for everything! Even the smallest detail of food in the Honeymoon cottage was appreciated! (Especially since we didn't get to eat until then, lol)

I hope to have a birthday party or baby shower here one day--there are absolutely no complaints or suggestions I could make about the delightful, lovely, caring staff at Sweetwater!

Trust the people you met. They know the menu, and there is not one thing on their fresh and gourmet menu that's 1) not the most delicious food you've eaten; 2) worth whatever the cost is.

Four months after our wedding, and I am still getting compliments on how wonderful the set-up was, how delicious the food was, etc. I love all the people at Sweetwater--they really made everything come together without any stress or anxiety on my part, and that insured that the groom, our families, all our guests, and I could just celebrate the joining of our families--which after all, is what a wedding SHOULD be, isn't it?

My heartfelt gratitude for all the help, recommendations, delicious food and for making such an important day effortless and enjoyable!

Sweetwater is a fantastic place to get married! We enjoyed the entire process from planning the event, the wedding and our stay in the Honeymoon suite for the weekend. All the staff are very helpful and enjoy their work. It's got it all, romance, beauty, professionalism, good food, accommodations and locally owned! Happy Newlyweds, Tracy & Pam

The service my husband and I received throughout the entire wedding planning process – from our first meeting to the time we left for our honeymoon – was incredible. Cornelia, Lauren and the entire Sweetwater team went way above and far beyond to ensure every detail was considered for our Sunday morning brunch wedding.

In addition to the supreme service and beautiful setting, Sweetwater created a delicious breakfast spread that my guests are still raving about (and all at a shockingly reasonable price). From the rich hot chocolate and made-to-order omelets to the homemade breads and french toast casserole, every menu item was unique and freshly prepared.

We truly cannot say enough kind things about Sweetwater. As a working bride who could not afford a wedding planner, I can honestly say that I don't think our wedding would have been nearly as successful had we chosen a venue that didn't care so much about helping us achieve our vision.

Thank you again, Sweetwater!

The staff was wonderful and answered all of our questions leading up to the wedding. They are very experienced and definitely know how to ease a bride's mind. The venue is beautiful and the food was so good! We received a lot of compliments on our ceremony and reception location after we got back from our honeymoon. I would recommend Sweetwater Branch Inn to anyone who would like to get married in Gainesville!

Sweetwater was beautiful, If you are looking for a place to host your event they can take care of everything from ceremony to reception locations set in a beautiful natural backdrop

Sweetwater was amazing! Very helpful and answered any and all questions I had at any time. The food was amazing. It's over a month over the wedding and people are still talking about how wonderful it was. Oh and the pictures turned out amazing!

I have never attended a wedding with such good food and personalized service. The staff was so responsive and took care of all the details without bothering the bride and groom. Everything went perfectly. The gardens were gorgeous. Wish they could have made the weather cooler!

We stayed here on our wedding night in the Honeymoon cottage. It was very romantic and was nice to have our own small home to stay in for the night. There was a fireplace with a Jacuzzi tub! Breakfast was delicious and they packed us a lunch for the road! I can't wait to stay here again! I would recommend this inn to anyone who wants to stay in a cozy place for any occasion!
Christina and Andrew
date of event: 12/13/08

We had our reception and catering done at/by the Sweetwater Branch Inn. They were easy to deal with, friendly, and the venue is amazing. They worked with us to create the exact look we were going for, and made sure everything was perfect for our reception. Also, the catering was amazing. We were able to look through their food options, pick the food we were interested in, and meet with the head of catering to perfect the menu. Everything was delicious! We had a lot of people come to us and say they had never had such good food at a wedding reception (neither had we!). So great. We also stayed in the honeymoon suite that night (super cute and convenient), where we had a silver tray with some of our appetizers and a couple slices of cake waiting for us. Perfect!

I was very happy with all of the services that they provided for us. We loved them!

They did a great job. The food was excellent. The wait staff and bar attendants were not the most experienced but they did get the job done. My only qualm was with the catering coordinator who repeatedly told my maids of honor that the cake was suppose to be leaning and it was the look in the cake, when actuality it was not! I wish she would of addressed that issue with me, since I was the one who did the ordering. Luckily, I recognized the issue and made sure we cut the cake as soon as possible so my $600 cake wasn't ruined! :) Granted, I know it was not their fault that it was leaning, but I feel like they saw a problem and should of taken initiative to talk to the bride.

This was another thing I am so glad I listened to my wife about. I felt like royalty here. The food was fantastic and there was lots of it. The staff was great. Anything we asked for we got.

This is a perfect place for a wedding reception, it was beautiful, the food was delicious (huge menu), all our contacts were extremely nice and helpful, the grounds are beautiful and perfect for pictures as well, everything was perfect... and the honeymoon suite is absolutely adorable too!

This place was an AMAZING location for our wedding! Everything was perfect. The food was too die for, the service was great and the venue was beautiful. We even stayed in their "honeymoon cottage" for the night of our wedding and the next night. The gardens were beautifully kept and the lighting with the string lights and small fires were a beautiful touch. We had to plan our wedding very last minute because my husband was getting ready to go to Iraq and so our date was pushed up and Cornilia was very helpful and open to us being so rushed. This place is PERFECT. If you are planning a wedding in Gainesville, FL have it here!

We had a wonderful experience at this location. Just remember only a limited number of rooms are available for guests...most of your wedding will need to stay elsewhere.

Sweetwater Branch Inn is a lovely setting to have your reception. Romantic, old world charm throughout their Inn.

I absolutely adore Sweetwater Branch Inn! I've had the opportunity to work alongside their amazing consultants and catering staff over past few years and I sincerely am blown away by how dedicated and caring they are. They truly do want your experience to personal and as stress-free as possible. Not to mention their killer catering! Seriously, try the artichoke pasta... I have dreams about it.

Such a team of professionals! SB loves Sweetwater Branch! This is the perfect venue for a bride looking for a vintage, intimate wedding. We did a photo shoot here a couple of years ago with Rob Witzel. The photos turned out gorgeous. This is a true one-of-a-kind venue!

What a wonderful location for your ceremony and/or reception. From the location to the food, you could not find a better place.

The Sweetwater Branch Inn is one of the most delightful venues in which to host an event. From the beautifully appointed historic bed and breakfast homes, to the always blooming gardens, the lovely reception hall, the legendary service and heavenly food, you can't go wrong! As a wedding decorator, we have worked with hundreds of happy brides at this fabulous facility. We highly recommend them as a venue for weddings and the wedding reception, reharsal dinners, and any other very special event. Joan Prange, Prange's Florist