About this vendor
C Bar Ranch, located in Alachua, Florida, is a luxury barn wedding venue surrounded by majestic oaks and sitting on 191 acres of forest and family-owned-and-operated farmland.
Multiple ceremony sites available, including pondside.
Stately, air-conditioned, built-for-weddings facility with elegant chandeliers, wood ceilings and floors, lovely draping and reception seating for 200.
A/V system with TVs in the main room.
Warming kitchen for your favorite caterer, featuring commercial refrigerator, two ovens, three-compartment sink, plating tables, and more.
Side porches feature lighting, built-in cocktail tables and ceiling fans. A patio area under large oak trees features a fire pit and is illuminated with market lights and uplighting under the trees.
There are separate dressing areas for the bride’s and groom’s parties, complete with private bathrooms, speak-easy doors, comfortable furniture, full-length mirrors, smart televisions, and coffee bar and makeup stations with salon chairs for the ladies.
ADA-accessible restrooms available for guests and a separate, luxurious, ladies’ lounge with an electric fireplace that can be used as a quiet area for nursing mothers or guests hoping to hold quiet conversations.
Our most popular wedding package includes three days of private access at the ranch, plus many included services, such as tablecloth use with the choice of about 30 colors. Couples have access to the property the day before the wedding to rehearse, relax, and decorate between 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. You even may hold your rehearsal dinner on the property. Then have all-day access on the day of the wedding as early as 7 a.m. to begin getting ready, until as late as 11 p.m. for their celebration. They can return the day after from 8 a.m. until noon to retrieve items left behind, including vehicles.
Couples get exclusive, private access to the venue and grounds for their engagement photos.
The fully enclosed party barn includes tables and chairs for up to 200 people and plenty of space for dance floor, bar, DJ, band and more. Bring your favorite vendors.
Ranch staff will set up for your reception in any configuration you’d like, and they are happy to advise on a floor plan that would work well for your event. They have a vast selection of decor from which you can choose, including antique whiskey barrels, centerpieces, lanterns, signs, shepherds hooks, easels, glassware, silk flowers and garlands, table numbers, and much more. They also can provide yard games, such as Giant Jenga, Giant Connect Four and corn hole personalized with your last name. They want it to feel like your personal party barn for the weekend.
Representatives from C Bar Ranch will help with parking and will be on-site during your event to monitor the cleanliness of facilities, replenish restrooms, and handle any concerns that may arise. We want it to feel like YOUR party barn.
Full pricing at www.cbarranchevents.com
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
- Second Wedding
- Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
- Barn
- Farm & Ranch
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Estate
- Garden
Venue Service Offerings
- Destination Weddings
- Rentals & Equipment
Awards and Affiliations
2019 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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5
out of 5.025 reviews
This Venue is amazing you have it for the whole weekend and Ray one of the owners is always there to lend a hand. We actually plan to through an anniversary part in a few years he...
re. Just incredible experience.
I am so glad we had our wedding at C Bar Ranch. The venue was gorgeous and it is owned by incredible people. Nannette and her husband helped up so much in the months leading up t...
o the wedding and on the wedding day. It was truly magical day and I owe it all to them.
C Bar was my dream venue come true. When I first saw it, it was everything I wanted but I had no idea it would be not only something we could afford, but how amazing they were alon...
g the way. Their packages were truly all inclusive, and upfront. For the things not included recommendations we’re given on where to book and they were great choices. Communication leading up to the wedding was great as well on keeping us on track with any questions. I will say at the end they hired on a wedding coordinator to help, and I only wished I could have worked directly with Nannette more because she was so kind and understanding. She was there to assist day of as well. The whole staff was fabulous. If you’re thinking of booking here, think no further, book a viewing and fall in love with this place like we did!
C Bar Ranch is so much more than just a wedding venue! The owners are the nicest people you will ever meet. They will do everything they possibly can to make your wedding day perfe...
ct! C Bar Ranch is BEAUTIFUL and everywhere is picture perfect. I have the most gorgeous wedding photos from their beautiful venue. I am so thankful for C Bar Ranch and all their help making my wedding day dreams comes true. If I could do it all again I wouldn’t change a thing. I had a dream team of vendors that many were recommendations from C Bar Ranch! I can’t recommend C Bar Ranch enough!! My guests couldn’t believe how beautiful everything is there. The bridal and groom suites were amazing too! They were the biggest suites I had ever seen at a venue and I’ve been to many venues for friends weddings. All my vendors loved being there and my guests were constantly complimenting everything!! C Bar Ranch is perfect in every way! I can’t recommend this gorgeous venue enough!
This venue is absolutely beautiful, very reasonable and the best part is that it is yours for the entire weekend! There are really nice spaces for the bridal parties to get ready a...
nd hang out. The owners are the absolute best - kind, flexible and service was 5 star. We are still getting compliments from our guests.
What an incredible venue! I had the pleasure of creating floral designs through my company, Garden and Grace Florals, for a recent wedding at C Bar Ranch and was blown away by the ...
highest quality of customer service and hospitality. I will absolutely be recommending this venue to anyone and everyone. Truly, a lovely experience for vendors and guests alike!
We couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else but C Bar Ranch. Not only is the venue extremely beautiful, the owners Nanette and Ray go above and beyond what we could of ever e...
xpected.
There are not enough words to encapsulate just how wonderful this venue is! The family who runs it will go above and beyond to make every part of your dreams come true. Don’t hesit...
ate- Reach out to C Bar Ranch to see about availability for your most special day❤️
I don't even know where to begin. Ray and Nanette are absolutely wonderful and help with any and everything you could possibly need. The property is gorgeous and we had the most am...
azing pictures. Having the entire weekend lessened the amount of stress on me because we were able to set up the night before and clean up the following morning. I couldn't have asked for a better place to get married!
Just wanted to say how thankful and blessed Taylor And I are for choosing such an amazing venue, and such attentive owners of the venue. I knew that first day when I went to visit ...
that venue was the ONE, I knew that was where I wanted Taylor and I to make a commitment for a lifetime there was never a doubt in my mind, and you both blew my mind with how kind and always so on the ball you both are. You genuinely care about taking care of your guests and making the BIG DAY SOOOO SPECIAL. You have always been there when I needed you, and you are both truly so special! I will recommend you and your venue for as long as I can, because everyone deserves to have the care you both have offered. Thanks again seriously for everything!!! It was perfect!!!
Amazing. Wonderful. Perfect. Beautiful. I can’t find enough words to describe this venue, it’s owners, and the life changing experience of having our wedding here. Every detail is ...
covered, every effort for perfection is made. Thank you isn’t enough, we feel forever indebted to this family and location for the part they played in our special day. If you are considering having your wedding here, do not hesitate. Book your date and every dime will be fully worth it.
CBAR was the perfect venue---more than we could have ever hoped for!
We feel so incredibly lucky to have had our wedding at CBAR Ranch--from the breathtakingly beautiful setting (...
so quiet! so many trees! such a gorgeous barn!), to the better-than-I-could-have-ever-hoped-for owners (Nanette & Ray, the kindest, most thoughtful, generous people!), to the tons of decor that was free to borrow for brides & grooms (so helpful for us planning from out of town!), everything was perfect! We knew from the moment we drove out there that CBAR was a special place, and that kept getting reinforced with every interaction we had with Ray & Nanette, and every visit we took out there. Ray & Nanette are super professional and organized, and are 100% committed to helping you have the very best day. They communicate with all your vendors and your planner, set out all the tables/chairs/decor/furniture how you would like, provide a beautiful, comfortable space for all of your vendors and your guests, and EVEN bring you and your new husband cocktails while you take photos in the grass under the mossy trees (thanks again, Ray!!)! It made such a huge difference (and helped a ton with planning stress!) to know that the owners of our venue were so invested in our wedding, which I can imagine is not a common thing! We felt like the luckiest couple ever to have been able to host our loved ones at CBAR Ranch for our big day---everyone LOVED it and we had an incredible time. The kids even got to see (and maybe even feed?!) the goats! Thank you so much, Ray and Nanette!! We will cherish our memories of CBAR for years to come.
From the first moment that I pulled into the parking lot at C Bar Ranch, I knew that this was the place I was going to get married at. There is so much beauty and class at this ven...
ue that the other venues in the area can't compare to for the price and amenities. Ray and Nanette are hands down the most genuine, kind hearted souls and are there for you every step of the way. From countless "Hey it's me again, quick question" texts to catering to all of your wants and needs on your wedding weekend, they show you what amazing people they truly are and how much they care about the venue. There aren't enough words to say that would begin to explain how thankful I am for Ray and Nanette and how much work and effort they put into my wedding day. I will recommend C Bar Ranch to anyone that is looking for their best day ever!
I would highly recommend c bar Ranch to anyone interested in having the perfect barn wedding with air conditioning that is a must in Florida. Ray and Nanette or more than helpful t...
hey truly love each bride and groom and want the best for your big day I could not have asked for a better venue it was a true blessing for me and my husband.
They also allowed us to bring our two dogs that were our ring bearer and flower girl. If you do not give this then you a 5-star it's no one's fault but your own because they were definitely outstanding and went above and beyond thank you so much Ray and Annette for making our day the best possible!
As soon as we walked up to C Bar Ranch we were blown away by how beautiful the barn and property was. The inside is just as beautiful with any amenity you could need on your specia...
l day. Nanette and Ray are wonderful people who are really passionate about making your day the best day ever. If we had a question, they had an answer. Ray stayed onsite for the entire event to make sure that everything ran smoothly and the vendors had answers and access to everything they needed. This wonderful couple really took a lot of stress off of us.
I recently got married at C Bar Ranch and have to say that Nanette and Ray, the owners of C Bar Ranch, are amazing people to work with. They love what they do and it's obvious by h...
ow hard they work to accommodate their customers. I can't even say I felt like a customer because they made my husband and I feel like family. They are very caring and genuine people who bend over backwards to help you out in every way possible. I highly recommend this venue for any event and truly appreciate everything that they did for me!
We seemed to have searched forever in hopes of finding a barn venue for our daughter's wedding. We knew we had found the place when we met Ray and Nanette. We paid the deposit on...
the spot and never looked back. That is a decision that we do not regret. Nanette was a huge help throughout the whole process leading up to the week of the wedding, often sending us bits of information that she thought would be helpful. The week of the wedding, we could not have asked anything more out of Ray. Anytime we mentioned needing something, Ray was in the wings waiting and had what we needed. We have heard nothing but rave reviews of the C Bar Ranch from those who attended the wedding and cannot express how impressed with them we were. We have twin daughters that are now six years old and have already told Nanette to stay in business long enough for them to get married there as well.
If you are looking to have your wedding in Florida, it is worth it to check out this venue. We had our wedding here on May 5th, and Nannette and Ray did everything to make sure we ...
had the best day from start to finish. The venue is new and beautiful, it was the only place we looked when we were searching for a venue, and we couldn't have picked a better place! 100 times out of 100 I would recommend this venue.
I cannot recommend this venue enough. It's family run and they will bend over backwards to make sure that your day is perfect and special. The landscape is beautiful and every amen...
ity is provided. Yard games, petting zoo, fire pit, kitchen, bridal/grooms suite(s), beautiful inside reception space, etc. There is plenty of space for your family and friends to spread out and enjoy the festivities. They succeeded in making my dream wedding a reality as well as the best day of my life!
If you're on the fence about which venue to book, look no further! C Bar is the absolute best venue! Not only is it breathtakingly beautiful, but the owners go above and beyond the...
call of duty to make sure your event goes exactly the way you want it! I am so blessed to have been able to make my dream wedding come true at an affordable cost with such a gorgeous venue! Sunrise and sunset pictures come out amazing with the location of the barn and the owners offer TONS of extras to make you and your guests feel welcomed. After my wedding, I had so many people tell me they have never experienced such a comfortable, enjoyable, and elegant wedding! All because of C Bar staff and venue!
We are so happy with our decision to have our wedding at the C Bar Ranch. First of all, the venue itself is lovely and it has everything you need for your wedding day! My husband a...
nd I really wanted a venue where we could have both our ceremony and reception in the same place, and the C Bar Ranch has that, plus getting ready rooms so that we could relax the morning of the wedding! We were even able to host our rehearsal dinner on the patio outside the night before! What really makes this venue special is the wonderful owners, Ray and Nanette. They are as sweet as can be and went out of their way to make our wedding perfect. We were planning our wedding from out of town, and they were so incredibly helpful throughout the planning and set up process. We highly recommend the C Bar Ranch--if this venue is available on your date don't hesitate to book it!!
Ray and Nanette are two of the sweetest and kindest people I've ever met. From the very beginning she kept saying, "We want to make sure there is no stress or pressure on you on th...
at day!" And that is exactly how I felt!! They set up the ceremony however you want and they are so helpful all the way leading up to the wedding day. They genuinely care about making sure the bride is comfortable and not stressed on the day of and that was such a blessing for me. I had kids at my wedding and they even brought a couple of their baby goats up for the kids to play with right after the ceremony. They know what they are doing and I without a doubt recommend them to anyone considering their gorgeous venue.
Thank you so much Ray and Nanette for allowing us to host our wedding at your amazing venue! You guys are incredible!
Nannette was very personalvle and made sure to help with all details. She also answered emails very prompt. All around great family run venue?
My husband and I visited several venues before finding C Bar. We had no vision for our wedding, besides knowing we’d like our horses involved somehow. Once we met the Holts, we kne...
w that we had not only found our venue, but we found our people. There is so much good to say, but in short, Ray and Nanette went above and beyond to make our wedding a fairytale we hadn’t even dreamed of. Between many texts and phone calls leading up to the event to check in and share their thoughtful ideas with us, to kind gestures the week of, they treated us like family. They accommodated us in ways we didn’t even know we needed. They did not miss a thing and could not have run their venue any smoother. When Nanette says she wants you to have the “best day ever,” she will truly make sure it happens. We can’t thank the Holts and the beautiful C Bar enough. We couldn’t have made a better choice for a venue.
This venue is guaranteed to exceed all your expectations. We booked our date months before the first wedding was held there. Once you meet the owners you will understand why. They ...
are genuine and accommodating and provide on every promise. The property was immaculate every time we visited. The green fields, surrounding woods, pristine lake, and towering barn make an unforgettable setting. We were proud to have our wedding here and received so many compliments on the location and accommodations.
Contact
22889 N. State Road 121, Alachua, FL
