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Need an outdoor non-beach wedding venue in South Florida, Fall 2011, any suggestions?

• Somebody help - I'm reaching Bride-zilla Level Orange! I'm newly engaged and planning a wedding for the Fall of 2011 (temperatures will be around 75-85 degrees in South Florida.) I'm expecting at least 60 people, but may have a guest list as large as 90. I really want to get married outdoors, but more in a forest or garden type setting rather than at the beach. I'm a big tree-hugger and also I'm not much of a beach person. Another thing to mention, my father who will be "walking" me down the aisle is in a wheelchair, so the aisle needs to be wheelchair friendly. My big problem - everytime I search on the internet for South Florida outdoor wedding venues all I get is beach, beach and more beach. I've looked into state and county parks, but they have a no hard liquor policy, just allowing champagne, wine and beer. Not the end of the world if it comes down to it, but if I could have the outdoors and a tasty margarita too I'd be stoked. If I don't find an alternate outdoor venue, I'll probably have the wedding at Fern Forest County Park, which is fine, I'm just exploring my options (if I have any...lol) I've also looked at some vacation home rentals which have nicely landscaped properties and some restaurants which are also pretty outside, but nothing in my price range really grabs me. So if anyone knows of a beautiful nature spot with trees or exceptional gardens, please let me know. I've already looked into the Morikami Museum, and although I love the place itself, it's too pricy. Same with The Addison, Bonnet House and Sundy House. So those are already out, but I'm sure there are others. (I hope there are others anyway) Botanical gardens, private parks, vacation rentals, restaurants, resorts - I'm open to anything as long as it has an area for an outdoor ceremony which is either forest-like or garden-like and a place where I could also hold my reception, either outdoors in a formal white tent (preferred) or in an indoor ballroom/banquet hall. Hit me with everything you got and I'll sort it out. Thank you all!

• Answer:

  Have you checked this place out? It's actually a garden donated by a family to the city of Lakeland and it's beautiful. It can be rented for weddings, but since it's a city owned property, you may have to have a margarita-free event! http://www.lakelandgov.net/parkrec/Parks/HollisGarden.html And this one is maybe even prettier, near Coral Gables. http://www.fairchildgarden.org/