Weddings

ENJOY YOUR WEDDING, LET US HANDLE THE STRESS

Offering extensive assistance in planning and executing events, Live Oak is an all-in-one venue for weddings and receptions, providing a worry-free day-of preparation for the entire wedding party in one convenient location, reducing cost, planning, and stress.

On the wedding day, wedding parties enjoy the leisure of time for photography, hair, make-up, and preparation in the elegant bridal suite and groom’s suite. Guests enjoy strolling among the ancient oaks on the breathtaking lakeside terrace, a perfect setting for beautiful wedding celebrations. Guests can explore the sprawling grounds, amenities and enhancements, including the lakeside cabin featuring local historical artifacts and history of the land and local agriculture.

Renters may select their own caterer, DJ, and bartender from Live Oak's list of licensed and insured vendors.

Wedding Price List
Outdoor wedding ceremony, bride and groom.

TOURS

Weekdays (M-F) from 9am until dusk (weekends reserved for events). Please allow between 1.5 hours. Due to the comprehensive nature of tours, it is highly recommended that all individuals involved in decision making be present.

Tours: (850) 449-2100 or donna@LiveOakPlantation.com

PRIVATE CHARTERS

If a horse drawn carriage is your vision, look no further. Also, Ubers, private taxis and bus shuttle services can be arranged with local transportation vendors.

RAIN BACK-UP PLAN

Weather is NEVER an issue! The large 3,800 sq. ft. air-conditioned reception hall with a large, covered veranda overlooking Lake Blue Heron is THE place for lavish receptions following the wedding ceremony and cocktail hour under the oaks (capacity 180 -- extra fee applies to guests over 125). With soaring 18 ft. vaulted ceilings adorned with glittering Venetian chandeliers, old bricks, ancient beams, mahogany bar, and dance floor, it is the perfect setting to celebrate your wedding with dinner and dancing. In case of inclement weather, the reception hall is large enough to accommodate the wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, if needed.

WEDDING COORDINATOR and TEAM

To ensure a perfect, seamless, and polished wedding with little to no work from you, Live Oak offers an optional Full-Service Wedding Production Package that includes a professional staff of 6: (six):

If you are hiring an outside professional Certified Wedding Coordinator, the Full-Service Production Package with a staff of 5 may be added for $500.00. The team of 5 does not include the L.O.P. Day-of Coordinator.

Included with Team of 6:

1-Wedding Intake Planner; 1-Day-of Wedding Coordinator, 1-Event Manager, 2- Custodians, 1 Professional Housekeeping Service for bridal suite: $650.00 includes all six wedding professionals.

For OFF-SITE CEREMONIES within 20 miles of Live Oak, please add a $300.00 travel fee.

Bride and groom sparkler send-off.
  • 1-Pre-Wedding Planner shall schedule consultation/planning meeting to plan timeline, ceremony & inventory set-up, shall recommend vendors, create a timeline, ceremony plan, and furniture layout, shall assign plans to Day-of Wedding Coordinator
  • 1-Day-of Wedding Coordinator shall coordinate and direct the rehearsal the day before the wedding and the wedding, be present from before arrivals until after the event to facilitate wedding activities during Event Day, timeline management, transport bridesmaids to/from vehicles via golf cart shuttle, shuttle couple and photographers on a golf cart for photos, and oversee all the day’s activities, do a final walkthrough with the bride’s Designated Representative
  • 1-Event Manager shall interface with vendors, provide direction during set-up & break-down, shall monitor & troubleshoot event, greet and direct groomsmen upon arrival, and shall manage grounds, buildings & utilities.
  • 2-custodians shall be present throughout cocktail hour, monitor the reception for any spills, breakages, troubleshoot for the caterer, monitor trash, and meet guests’ cleaning needs
  • 1-Professional Housekeeping Service: Shall arrive after bridesmaids & groomsmen are dressed for the wedding to clean bridal suite and prepare it for reception guests and to clean the Men’s Suite

LOCATION PERFECTION

22-minutes from downtown Pensacola and seven minutes from national hotels, your guests will enjoy the convenience, natural beauty, and privacy of Live Oak without leaving the secluded 22-acre grounds. While the locale is convenient, the natural beauty is unforgettable. With the ancient Live Oaks, spring-fed Lake Blue Heron, picturesque Duck Island, and a sprawling pecan orchard, guests are engulfed in a sensory experience.

With vast grand lawns, sparkling Venetian chandeliers, a historic cabin, beautiful farmland, and a winding garden path illuminated by gas torches, there are many gorgeous sites for your ceremony, reception, and photography sessions.

ON-SITE RENTAL DECOR SERVICES AVAILABLE

Petal & Twig, LLC is an on-site decorating company owned by Laura Munro that offers rental decor services at Live Oak that include free consultation and a vast collection of high-end rental decor ranging from lanterns in all shapes and styles, eucalyptus runners, wedding signs, crystal vases with pillar candles, bouquets, and floral decor, etc. Please visit Instagram @petalandtwigg or Facebook: Petal & Twig, LLC. Laura Munro may be reached at (228) 669-9801 or laura@liveoakplantation.com. With Petal & Twig, you can 'just show up' for your wedding, and Laura and her team will do the rest!