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Venue Visit | Harmony Gardens – De Leon Springs

groom kisses bride's forehead at night under the market lights among the trees

DeLeon’s Hidden Treasure – Harmony Gardens Wedding Venue

Are you wanting to plan a backyard garden wedding but don’t want to deal with all of the DIY aspects of going that route? If you answered yes, then Harmony Gardens wedding venue might be just the place for you! Nestled just north of DeLand in DeLeon, FL, you’ll find Aragon Ranch, a 35 acre private estate that has been in the family for 50 years. Harmony Gardens sits on 7 of the 35 acres and is a total garden oasis perfect for any outdoor wedding. They offer separate ceremony, dining, and reception gardens, each with their own unique floral feel. The endless oak trees make it feel like you’re in your own private forest and their artisan torches, twinkle lights and winding pathways make for a very whimsical feel, especially once the sun goes down.
bees flocking to the flowers in the trees at Harmony Gardens wedding venue
side by side, on left, the bride & groom stand together among the greenery, on right, delicate purple and green floral arrangement
bride & groom relax in Cinderella's carriage at Harmony Gardens wedding venue
market lights accentuate the cedar pathway lined with potted plants at harmony gardens wedding venue

A Full Service Experience

Harmony Gardens is proud to be a full service wedding venue so anything you might need, they have got you covered. They offer day of wedding coordination and a list of recommended vendors to help you simplify the planning process. They also provide tables, linen, décor…you name it! Our favorite part about Harmony Gardens wedding venue is that they have the skills to cover most of your major wedding vendor needs!

Harmony Gardens offers floral design through Bliss Flower & Design Studio. Bliss can also design stunning drapery and table runners. Did we mention they’re certified wedding planners?! The staff at Harmony Gardens has so much passion and their commitment to creating the perfect unique wedding day for you is unparalleled. They put a lot of focus on making sure their couples have the perfect day without having to worry about all of the tiny details. The folks at Harmony Gardens do a truly wonderful job of making sure everything goes according to plan. If you are looking to bring in an outside vendor that you have your heart set on, they would just need to be approved by Harmony Gardens.
purple and green cascading bridal bouquet designed by Bliss Floral Design
purple roses accent the floral centerpieces at the Harmony Gardens wedding venue
side by side, on left, bride & groom touch foreheads under the moss lined pergola, on right, pale cream floral arrangements line the aisle
ceremony site at Harmony Gardens wedding venue with white and cream floral accents
pink and purple accented floral centerpieces on beautiful weathered wooden farm table
side by side, on left, the bride & groom stand at their alter, on right, pink and purple floral arrangements accent the ceremony arch
side by side, on left, deep purple cascading bridal bouquet, on right, bride & groom stroll holding hands down the gravel road

Their preferred caterer, Harmony N Love, has dinner and dessert taken care of. Harmony N Love is a husband and wife team who have combined their love for weddings and their passion for cooking into the perfect business. They offer fresh, fanciful menus that cover a wide variety of cuisines and styles. They even have a mini brick oven to make personal pizzas on the spot! We eat a LOT of wedding food and Harmony N Love never fails us. Their food is always fresh and insanely delicious. We look forward to our dinner break anytime they’re involved!
decadent cupcake display from Harmony N Love at Harmony Gardens wedding venue
beautifully decorated vanilla and chocolate cupcakes by Harmony N Love
bride & groom kiss behind their dessert table at Harmony Gardens wedding venue
Harmony N Love sous chef serves delicious baked ziti to wedding guests
tiny oven bakes personalized pizzas by Harmony N Love catering

Twinkle Lights, Princess Carriages, & Pergolas…OH MY!

Each corner of Harmony Gardens has its’ own distinct feel. The ceremony area has a customizable pergola where you exchange your vows so you can really make it fit any color scheme or theme you have. The large mosaic granite dance floor gives tons of space for your guests to dance the night away. Then there’s their 2400 sq. ft. covered dining pavilion that can seat up to 150 guests, rain or shine! They include beautiful wooden farm tables and white garden chairs. All of these areas are connected by winding pathways complete with market lights throughout the gardens. Along one of the paths you’ll find a replica of Cinderella’s carriage for those of you looking for that fairytale feel. We love when venues have a great space for the bride and groom to get ready in and Harmony Gardens has two separate spaces for just that. The bride’s cottage is quite spacious and has its’ own bathroom. There’s even a little private garden attached to the back of it! If you’re really lucky, you might even get a visit from one of the resident horses across the way. The groom’s cabin is significantly smaller than the bride’s cottage so you may want to think about having them get ready off site and then using the cabin to hang out in once they arrive at the venue. There is plenty of parking for your guests and Harmony Gardens wedding venue even has indoor bathroom facilities.
side by side, on left, groom sits on a bench, on right, navy and gold accented vases and table settings
bride & groom kiss under their ceremony arch at their Harmony Gardens wedding
the groom & his groomsmen relax with a game of corn hole before the Harmony Gardens wedding ceremony
bride & groom touch foreheads as seen through the carved out heart shape in the bridge
bride & groom release a beautiful monarch butterfly during their Harmony Gardens wedding ceremony
bride & groom face the alter as their loved ones look on
sweetheart table with purple and pink accented floral bouquets designed by Bliss Flower and Design Studio
"reserved" sign on the farmhouse table
the bride laughs with her bridesmaids in their navy blue dresses
the bride and groom giggle embarrassingly as the groom's sister laughs behind them
side by side, on left, the bride's gown hangs from the rose bush, on right, the bride's parents hold her hands as they walk down the aisle
bride & groom share their first dance on the mosaic tile dance floor at Harmony Gardens wedding venue
twinkle lights line the dance floor
guests cheer as they dance the night away at the Harmony Gardens wedding
bride & groom cut the cake at their Harmony Gardens wedding
bride & groom share their first dance under the market lights surrounded by their family and friends
the bride & groom kiss under the light from their guests' sparklers at their Harmony Gardens wedding reception
the bride laughs as she dances with her father at her Harmony Gardens wedding reception
the groom dips his bride in front of the vine covered Hobbit door at Harmony Gardens wedding venue
bride & groom kiss surrounded by the sparklers their guests are holding during their grand exit

Booking Harmony Gardens For Your Big Day

If you are loving the idea of a unique garden wedding at Harmony Gardens, you need to go schedule a meeting with their caring, passionate staff and see the magic for yourself. Harmony Gardens won the Wedding Wire Bride’s Choice Award every year since 2010. The rental price for Harmony Gardens is $4300 and that includes everything we mentioned above. Their top priority for each couple is to make sure they receive the staff’s full attention on their big day so they only schedule one event per day. You will have the whole venue to yourself!

If you’re looking for a full service venue committed to creating a custom wedding day for you with the perfect garden oasis as your setting, look no further than Harmony Gardens. We always have such a wonderful experience shooting at Harmony Gardens and we know you’ll love it too!

Ps… check out one of our recent Harmony Gardens weddings here!

Harmony Gardens Contact Info

Website: Harmony Gardens

Phone: (386) 589-1862

Email: info@harmonygardens.org

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