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”


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

Sweetwater Branch Inn menu options


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  • Our wedding at SWB!

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    Ilyssa and J.Mar 22

    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.