Santa Fe River Ranch is a premier wedding & event venue located just north of Gainesville in Alachua
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*Wedding and Event Venue & working cattle ranch.
*Winner of BEST OF WEDDINGS by The Knot 2020, 2021
*Winner of Best of the Best Wedding Venue and Best of the Best Event
Venue 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 in Gainesville.
12/26/2025
Rustic charm meets floral beauty 🌿
Pro tip: book your florist 6–9 months in advance to make sure your vision comes to life perfectly. Seasonal blooms, color palettes, and creative arrangements all need time to shine!
Merry Christmas from all of us at Santa Fe River Ranch! 🎄✨
We're wishing our wonderful couples, friends, and families a day full of love, laughter, and magical moments.
May your holiday season be as warm and joyful as the memories made here at the ranch. 🤍
12/23/2025
Decked out for the holidays 🎄✨
Think warm candlelight, seasonal blooms, and cozy vibes that make every seat feel special. At Santa Fe River Ranch, we love transforming our tables into a holiday wonderland.
Thoughtful details make all the difference. Elegant florals, timeless place settings, and a warm ranch backdrop create a table your guests will remember long after the last toast. 🌿 https://santaferiverranch.com/
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12/18/2025
Walking into forever ✨
As the sun sets over the fields, their first steps as husband and wife begin. 🌅
Moments like these can't be rushed. With the land all to yourselves, your wedding day unfolds exactly the way it should: slow, meaningful, and unforgettable. 🤍 https://santaferiverranch.com/
12/12/2025
Aisle florals in focus, two hearts becoming one just beyond them. 🤍
Final touches in our Groom’s Suite before he says “I do.” 🤵
From final touches to shared memories, this space is designed for moments just like this. 🤍 https://santaferiverranch.com/
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12/03/2025
Dinner under candlelight is a moment your guests will remember forever. 🕯️✨
Soft flickers set the perfect mood for conversation, laughter, and connection, turning every bite, toast, and shared smile into a memory that lasts long after the night ends.
At Santa Fe River Ranch, the little details, like candlelit tables, make your wedding feel warm, intimate, and unforgettable. https://santaferiverranch.com/
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11/30/2025
Your wedding day is for everyone you love, including your pup! 🐾
At Santa Fe River Ranch, couples have the option to include their dogs in the ceremony and throughout the day, making their celebration even more personal and memorable. ✨ https://santaferiverranch.com/
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At Santa Fe River Ranch we work hard to make your wedding stress free and truly the best day of your life. We are hands on throughout the entire process. Through tours of our facility prior to booking, engagement photos with your photographer after you have booked, wanting to show your family and bridal party the property and facility after booking, dropping off necessary items, and needing help the day of, we try to make ourselves available as much as possible. There will always be someone available throughout the entire day of the event. That way should anything arise, we are able to take care of it.
Being a working cattle ranch AND wedding and event venue gives us the opportunity to offer many unique experiences. Such as picture opportunities that other facilities and venues can not provide. Our sunsets are breathtaking as are our mossy oak groves. We have multiple locations for ceremony sites and have plans for inclement weather. Should you want to find out more information about our facility, or have questions if this is the right venue for you, please send us an email at [email protected]
We will be happy to provide you with what we offer as a venue, our pricing information and set you up with a tour of our facility.
*Winner 2018 HOME Magazine Reader’s Choice Awards Gainesville Best Wedding Venue
*Winner of Best of the Best Wedding Venue and Best of the Best Event Venue 2017 in Gainesville