About this vendor
Burroughs Home & Garden is an award-winning, historic wedding venue located in Fort Myers, FL. This elegant Georgian Revival-style mansion is nestled along the Caloosahatchee River in the city’s storied River District. The last standing original building from this neighborhood that is open to the public, it is an iconic landmark for tourists and locals alike. Built in 1901, the manor once hosted society balls and American elites including Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and Charles Lindbergh. Today, it makes for a retro, romantic, and sophisticated venue for couples to make timeless memories with loved ones.
Burroughs Home & Garden is situated on more than two acres of lush grounds that are lovingly maintained to encourage gorgeous blooms. The expansive gardens boast a plethora of mature stately oaks, a reflecting pool, vibrant flower beds, and a tranquil grotto. Soon-to-be-newlyweds are invited to host their ceremonies anywhere on the property that speaks to their tastes and preferences. The mansion is also available for exchanges of vows, where guests will be impressed by hardwood floors, antique furnishings, Georgian-style architecture, and a sweeping staircase. Afterward, receptions can be held in the open-air Pavilion for up to 200 guests. This beautiful white structure features large columns, air-conditioning, a serene ambiance, and spectacular views of the river. Here, couples and their guests can dine and dance late into the evening and enjoy a dreamy wedding atmosphere.
Burroughs Home & Gardens offers several rental packages for your special day including use of the historic home, wrap-around porches, grounds, and open-air Pavilion.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Estate
- Garden
- Historic Venue
- Museum
Venue Service Offerings
- Destination Weddings
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4.6
out of 5.022 reviews
We had an incredible experience hosting a November wedding at the Burroughs Home. We had about 100 people wedding party included. Melissa was incredible as a wedding planner and we...
worked with her ~10 months out and up to the day of the wedding. Our guests loved the river views. We added on the option for tours inside the historic home and multiple guests enjoyed that too. The entire home staff day-of was very helpful and friendly and all guests were well tended- too. We selected Complete Weddings to coordinate videography, photography and DJ, and that was really convenient. The vendors knew the venue very well. We were thrilled with Christine for photography, Martin for videography, and Alex as DJ; all were quickly responsive via email or text and had no problem setting up meetings via zoom (as we do not live locally). Fort Myers was hit by multiple hurricanes in 2 months leading up to our date but we got very lucky with minimal if any damage- keep that in mind if selecting this venue in late fall.
The Burroughs Home & Gardens was an amazing venue for a multitude of reasons that allowed us to enjoy and celebrate to the fullest extent on our wedding day. First, the overall pro...
p erty, views on the river, old Florida and feel inside and outside the house pulled us to fall in love with the site as we are born and raised Floridians. Second, Melissa and the staff are stellar as they helped us throughout our entire wedding process explaining and bouncing ideas of how other weddings and events have used the property in the past, identifying, sharing, and connecting outside vendors who are extremely familiar with the venue, and having great communication and patience with us in the build up and day of for our wedding. Third, the recently renovated and updated bridal suite was the perfect addition to the venue and included everything a bride and bridal party could need on the wedding day. Lastly, knowing that the funds to rent this amazing space goes back to restoring and continuing the upkeep of this venue which is integral to Southwest Florida history is an amazing feeling to support for future couples to get married and other amazing events to continue in the future.
Beautiful Venue with amazing wedding planner! Loved my experience! 💖
The Burroughs Home & Gardens was the perfect venue for our intimate wedding reception. The staff, particularly Melissa, communicated effectively from the tour of the venue, to cont...
ract signing, details leading up to the big day, and carrying out our plan the day of. Melissa went above and beyond to answer all of our questions. Thanks to the Burroughs Home, our reception was stress free and enjoyable for all. I highly recommend this venue for all of your wedding and event needs.
20/10! Amazing service. The staff was super friendly and very attentive. Everyone kept telling us to make sure to take the day in and make sure to eat the food and eat the cake! So...
metimes it gets so busy you won’t end up eating but these people made sure we ate! I felt like a queen with all the attention. We had a buffet style but at least for us 2 it didn’t feel like that! Everything was brought to us, our food, our drinks, our cake, everything! Even after the wedding they were so kind and helpful! Just hire this company and avoid yourselfs any headaches! You won’t regret it! They were AMAZING!!!!
The boroughs home and garden is beautiful right on the water , and the outside pavilion with screens that go up and down as needed, ceiling fans , and historical house was wonderfu...
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Stunning venue! We hosted our wedding here in April 2022, and our guests were constantly complimenting us on our venue selection due to being on the water and several options for c...
eremony site. We ultimately chose The Burroughs Home with the covered pavilion as our reception site which allowed a break for our guests from the Florida sun, with air movement while still taking in the beautiful views!
They exceeded my expectations with customer service, they went the extra mile and took care of every detail. The place was a dream, 100% recommended.
What a beautiful venue! I was willing to look past all of the other drama because this venue is to die for - the value is ridiculously great - and they were extremely flexible for...
a historic home.
We did go through a few staff changes and some hiccups with them "breaking up" with their caterer (which was previously the ONLY caterer you could hire) - but the wedding was beautiful, perfect and all around amazing. If this venue can figure out it's management issues, it could easily be a 5 star experience!
The venue is absolutely stunning. We went through a few staff changes throughout the planning process associated with the venue itself, however, Magen, the catering coordinator, ha...
ndled everything and was so easy to work with. If there were any issues, I didn't know about them! I couldn't be more pleased with how our wedding turned out.
Our wedding was absolutely beautiful. Christine was wonderful, she made sure everything went smoothly. The grounds were gorgeous. Thanks Christine for all your help.
I just knew that my wedding would be beautiful if I had my wedding at the Burroughs Home. On the day of my wedding it EXCEEDED my expecttions. During the entire process Christine w...
as very helpful. She gave us great advice on different ideas she had. Everything was perfect. Christine even got on her hands and knees and helped bustle my dress! She was amazing :) I didn't want the night to end. The ceremony was right on one of their sites they had by the water. It was breath taking. The reception was definately a blast. A night to remember.
When we started this wedding planning process we had a few venues in mind. We stopped at The Burroughs Home first and we didnt look any further! After meeting with Christine and ...
her staff and viewing this unbelievably beautiful home we were stunned and fell in love! The detail and care that Christine takes in organizing your wedding and bringing it to life with this beautiful home are unmatched! The home is gorgeous and has the most beautiful, photogenic scenery i have ever seen. We were blown away by every elegant detail this home provides. Christine is a professional, she knows what she is doing and guides you through every little detail with ease. The home is simply breathtaking and we absolutely love being a Burroughs bride and groom. Thank you Christine and staff, you made our dream come true!!
The BH&G is an amazingly beautiful venue for weddings. I am so happy I chose it for my special day! I recommend NOT using this venue during the holiday season (Thanksgiving through...
second week in January) since it is part of the Holiday House series and so it will be decorated in a particular holiday theme. Your decorations may be allowed in certain areas of the home, but you will not be able to remove the vast majority of their decorations (which could range from Sesame Street characters to Victorian dolls). Also, please be aware of nondisclosure issues (such as the curator gets an additional percentage from the vendors you bring, which is on top of their own fees) year-round.
The venue is beautiful and I recommend it for 10 months out of the year, but the hassles, heartbreak, and headaches of having to tiptoe around their committees, powerplays, and stonewalling make it a risky choice for holiday season weddings.
I could not have asked for a more beautiful location for the best day of my life! My husband and I were searching for a venue and when we arrived at the Burroughs home we instantly...
knew this was the place! Christine is absolutely phenomenal and the actual wedding day went so smoothly. All of my guests were stunned with the grounds and what a beautiful place it was. They also provide a list of preferred vendors for dj, photographers, officiants etc. that they have worked with and we were pleased with all of them as well. Thank you Christine & staff for giving my husband and I the most special, beautiful, stress free day. We love you guys so much!!!
The Burroughs Home is so great! In FL everyone does beach weddings but this is so much better. It is a stunning house with GRASSY (no sand) backyard with a beautiful water front vi...
ew and shady trees. The twinkling lights from the bridges (Fowler Street) bounce off the water after dark. Plus the big oaks with moss are lit up and it creates such an amazing ambiance for your reception. The historical aspect makes this place so perfect. The interior of the house creates unique photo back drops! You won't be disappointed with this venue. The staff are helpful and keep everything going.
From the day I stepped foot on the grounds of The Burroughs Home I've had a small obsession with the place! It's truly magical! The home is stunning, the view from street takes yo...
ur breath away...strolling up the walkway onto the wrap around porch you feel like to have stepped back in time to a place where those that visited took the time to rock the day away on the white rocking chairs placed on the porch. From the rich wood on the inside, and beautiful staircase it's stunning! If the walls could talk they would be filled with the joy, laughter and stories of the days they helped brides dreams come true with it's pure existence. The grounds are spectacular and the view of the water is so peaceful. This is the most wonderful venue in Florida to enjoy one of the most special days in your life. The staff was amazing, our day was perfect and it was the wedding location of my dreams. I still get goosebumps when I drive by or stop by for a visit! :-) I've had 3 friends book their wedding at the Burroughs Home that have had the same experience! I can't imagine why you would look any further!
My husband and I married in November of 2012 at the beautiful Burroughs Home. We could not have asked for a better experience. The Burroughs Home staff was amazing. As a bride, y...
ou often worry that something will be forgotten or turn out less than expected. Not with these amazing people. They were very professional yet personable, and organized. They work with an assortment of preferred vendors which helps take the "guess" work out of quality. As a bride, that alone helped relieve stress from the planning. The property is absolutely exquisite for an evening wedding. White lights twinkling from palm trees and oak trees mixed with natures beautiful sunset was our scenery. This historic home also provides an amazing background for unforgettable photos. The Burroughs Home was my real life fairytale wedding. I highly recommend this venue.
I have to say that I planned every detail of my wedding, and was meticulous with all things, but it didnt hold a candle to the work of the Burrough's Home staff.
The staff was...
extremely personable, available, and accommodating. The home is beautiful, and I am so very happy that I had my wedding there.
Outside of the staff being professional, courteous and wonderful, the home was beautiful, AND the photo opts were priceless, there are so many opportunities for BEAUTIFUL shots inside and outside the home. I would definitely recommend visiting the home and falling in love with it like I did.
This was a great place to have a reception. We had our mass at the church and reception from 530-11. Everyone there was very helpful and organized. The event went smooth and nothin...
g went wrong. Just wish we could play music after 11 it went too quick
BEAUTIFUL location.
The House is Beautiful. I couldn't ask for a better location. The onsite coordinator is a little difficult to work with though.
Contact
2505 1st St, Fort Myers, FL | FL
Burroughs Home & Gardens