If you're a bride who loves the soft-colored floral arrangements and pleasant pastels that accompany an outdoor spring wedding celebration, then Laurel Hill Farm might be the perfect venue for your Destin wedding. This family-owned venue, located just an hour outside Destin, FL, has become a popular spot for rustic weddings and other private social events. It boasts a unique environment for weddings, including both indoor and outdoor spaces that are perfect for a Destin wedding with authentic farm flair.
About the Venue
Laurel Hill Farm is a working equestrian farm that grows and sells bale hay for horses. The owners take pride in providing the closest thing to a "glamorous Kentucky Equine wedding spot" in Northwest Florida. With its 40 acres of grassland, the venue has various outdoor wedding ceremony sites with a romantic setting.
Laurel Hill Farm is a family-owned venue, an hour away from Destin, FL, and a perfect venue for rustic Destin weddings. Apart from being a wedding venue, Laurel Hill Farm is a working equestrian farm that grows and sells bale hay for horses, with stables for a limited number of horses.
Event Spaces and Facilities
The Grand Ballroom:
The Grand Ballroom is a highlight of Laurel Hill Farm. This grand space was
converted from former stables into a beautiful event space with cooling and heating facilities, making it perfect for any Destin wedding in any weather. It can host up to 300 seated guests and more for a standing event, making it excellent for large receptions. The ballroom features large, luxurious chandeliers, high ceilings, authentic western farm-style decor, and a bar (which also used to be a stable). Access to the grand ballroom includes a kitchen area and separate restrooms for men and ladies. Additionally, it has a spacious apartment upstairs that you can use to get ready before the event. You can download the layout of the grand ballroom from their website to help you plan your wedding event design.
The Saloon:
For a more intimate event, the authentic western-inspired Saloon, a private room, is the perfect venue, especially if you want to incorporate a rustic look or atmosphere to your
wedding. The Saloon boasts a beautiful view of their paddocks, barn, and arena. The Saloon is decorated with classic strong lights that span to a spectacular outdoor area designed for private dining under the stars. Inside, the Saloon has an exposed beam with a beautiful finish, wood walls, lounge furniture, and a covered dance floor. It also has a 45-foot-long solid granite bar, which features Western saddles that serve as unique bar stools. The space also includes a large flat screen TV, in case you want to showcase a heartwarming video montage. The newly-built restroom facility is also handicap-accessible. You can look at their gallery on their website to get a better idea of what this space looks like.
The Bridal Suite:
The Bridal Suite has a full kitchen and dining area with a beautiful porch that looks out to the farm. It also has a lookout view to The Grand Ballroom and is the perfect spot to spend your last moments as a single woman with your friends and family before the big day. It's perfect for spending the night before your wedding and has a comfortable bed, ample living room space and seating, and a full bathroom.
The Groom's Room:
The Groom's Room was converted from the tack room and is a space where the groom and groomsmen can prepare for the wedding. Access to The Groom's Room comes with a Grand Ballroom wedding booking. The suite features wood paneling, overstuffed leather chairs, a sofa, a bar, and a TV. The atmosphere is topped off with scents of oiled saddles and boots, making it perfect for the men of the family to gather around before the main event.
The Kids Corral
If you're considering allowing children at your wedding, then you're in luck. Laurel Hill Farm has a unique space where children can have their own spot and chill out during the festivities. If you book your wedding in their Grand Ballroom, you are also granted access to a Kids' Corral with Western children’s saddles and a TV in case they (or you) want a break from the main event.
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