The Mansion
Exclusive use of the Georgian Revival style mansion, grounds and pavilion for your ceremony, photographs, cocktails, and reception.
Weddings & Receptions
With over two acres of mature stately oak trees shading the lawn on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River, the Burroughs Home & Gardens is the ideal setting for your extraordinary wedding, reception, bridal shower, bridal tea, and rehearsal dinner.
The lush, hidden gardens are kept green and welcoming year-round. Gardening staff cares for and encourages gorgeous blooms during the growing season. The historic grotto, reflecting pool, flower beds, and natural spring fountains create a lavish setting that lends to a romantic ambiance to for photo opportunities.
Choose from an array of beautiful ceremony and reception sites within the historic home, the gardens, and the new open-air Gale McBride Pavilion. Have an intimate or large gathering under a canvas of mature live oaks or on the waterfront of the Caloosahatchee River. This picturesque property is the right size for any size wedding or celebration.
Our on-site event professionals will help make your special day extraordinary, with the help of our preferred services providers for invitations, limousine transportation, catering and wedding cakes, horse and carriages rides, dancing and entertainment, tuxedo rentals, ministers and officiates, florists, photographers and videographers, decorators, vintage decor, and more.
Open-air Pavilion on the Banks of the Caloosahatchee River
A brand new, open air pavilion has been built on the former tennis court behind the home, with expansive views of the beautiful Caloosahatchee River. The elegant, white structure can be air-conditioned and seats up to 200 people, negating the need, added cost or hassle of a setting up a tent for shelter. There is no other event venue like this in downtown Fort Myers. It is the calm, perfect setting for wedding receptions, business conferences, reunions, socials, and other special events. Please contact us at events@burroughshome.com for more information.
Thank you for considering the historic, riverfront Burroughs Home & Gardens for your upcoming wedding and reception. Your premiere Wedding & Reception Package includes the following:
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