award winning Wedding venue

The Burroughs Home & Gardens is the only luxury, historic, waterfront venue in downtown Fort Myers offering an open-air pavilion—with the option to be fully enclosed—for weddings and special events.

Nestled along the banks of the Caloosahatchee River, the Gale McBride Pavilion provides breathtaking riverfront views, sultry sunsets, and lush tropical surroundings. This remarkable property features the historic Burroughs Home with its iconic wrap-around porches and verandah, a free-standing fountain, and the first grotto ever built in Fort Myers—fed by a natural artesian well. Additional highlights include a secret garden with a reflecting pool, a charming gazebo, and a picturesque palm alley.

Couples and their wedding parties are thoughtfully accommodated with an exquisite Bridal Suite for pampering and preparation, while the groom and his party may enjoy getting ready in the elegant first-floor Library of the mansion.

The gardens themselves are a true botanical treasure, showcasing a stunning variety of palms, elephant ears, bougainvillea, birds of paradise, and century-old oak trees—creating a naturally romantic and timeless setting.

There is truly no need to look any further. The Burroughs Home & Gardens offers everything you’ve ever dreamed of for your wedding day—all seamlessly wrapped into one unforgettable, breathtaking venue.