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Price range: $26,250 - $31,600 Price range: $26,250 - $31,600
Couples usually spend $28,900 Couples usually spend $28,900
Reception
$5,000 starting price
Ceremony
$3,000 starting price
Bar service
$27 per person
Reception
$2,000 starting price
Ceremony
$2,000 starting price
Bar service
$27 per person
These prices are available for the months of September through April. These prices are available for the months of May through August.

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About

On WeddingWire since 2021

The World Equestrian Center at Ocala, Florida, offers equine enthusiasts a unique wedding venue. Here, a team of event planners is ready to help you bring your dream day to life. They are happy to take care of the details, leaving you free to focus on making memories. With lush rolling lawns and towering trees, this property offers an unforgettable setting for your milestone event.

Facilities and Capacity

Both indoor and outdoor gatherings can be facilitated at The World Equestrian Center. Indoor ceremonies can be held in the intimate on-site chapel, which has a maximum capacity of 100 guests. The chapel's charming exterior and its landscaped surroundings are ideal for wedding photos. Outside, you can exchange your vows in the romantic atmosphere of the oak canopy garden. Receptions can also be held in this garden for an elegant celebration. Before the day begins, the couple and their party can take some time to pamper themselves in the salon and spa. This 7,000-square-foot facility offers all manner of body treatments, hairstyling, nail care, and makeup application. For out-of-town guests, the Equestrian Hotel offers luxurious lodging in 248 rooms and suites. This property has a whole host of other facilities, including arenas and exposition centers for holding various equine-related events.

Services Offered

The World Equestrian Center has a dedicated team of planners who are committed to helping you have an unforgettable day. There is a selection of wedding packages you can choose from to help with this. The on-site culinary team has won awards for their dishes and is sure to delight even the most discerning of palates. Menus are customizable and are built around the couple's own tastes and favorite flavors. The team is happy to create dishes to suit dietary restrictions, so every guest can enjoy their meal. The catering staff prides itself on their passion for ingredients, as they use only the freshest produce they can find. With a signature cocktail or mocktail, the newlyweds can toast to their happy future together.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$3,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$27

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

10

Describe your venue:

Garden
Hotel
Religious
Resort

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

May
June
July
August
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Reviews of The World Equestrian Center

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
8 reviews
96% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.5 out of 5 rating
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The World Equestrian Center garnered exceptional praise from wedding guests for its picturesque venue, impeccable service, delicious food, and accommodating staff. Reviewers highlighted the charm of the Chapel, the comfort of hotel rooms, and the beauty of the Paris Room and Terrace. The wedding planner, Lizbeth, received high acclaim for her coordination of vendors and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring a flawless and memorable event. Guests appreciated the exemplary banquet team, delightful dining experience, and the extraordinary efforts of staff members like Connie and Daniel that made the day extraordinary. Overall, the World Equestrian Center was highly recommended for any celebration, reflecting professionalism, perfection, and care in every aspect of the wedding day.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The World Equestrian Center garnered exceptional praise from wedding guests for its picturesque venue, impeccable service, delicious food, and accommodating staff. Reviewers highlighted the charm of the Chapel, the comfort of hotel rooms, and the beauty of the Paris Room and Terrace. The wedding planner, Lizbeth, received high acclaim for her coordination of vendors and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring a flawless and memorable event. Guests appreciated the exemplary banquet team, delightful dining experience, and the extraordinary efforts of staff members like Connie and Daniel that made the day extraordinary. Overall, the World Equestrian Center was highly recommended for any celebration, reflecting professionalism, perfection, and care in every aspect of the wedding day.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 8 reviews
Google
4.7/5 2047 reviews
The Godwins
Godwins Sent on 05/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Still reliving the fairytale as the team at WEC is beyond fantastic!

Lizbeth and the WEC team are the best of the best! You will not find a better group. Lizbeth did a stellar job in coordinating the vendors and keeping everything on time. From the day before the wedding attending the rehearsal and meeting the wedding party to ensuring the outside lights were ready for a sparkler exit, she closely monitored everything. She oversaw that the reception area was perfect before the wedding, turned down the air conditioning in the chapel; she was ready and willing to help with anything, big or small. Lizbeth shuttled guests around in golf carts and at one point even held my dress. To find a wedding coordinator who becomes such a wonderful friend is the person that Lizbeth is.

She made sure any dietary allergy needs were followed while working with the amazing banquet team of the World Equestrian Center. While guests ate dinner there was barely a sound- the food was the best food anyone had ever had, and all plates were finished. We have friends and family continuing to rave about the incredible food we know to be served only at WEC. We have so many memories from 5ks and events we have attended at WEC prior to our big day which made having our wedding there all the more special. The staff at the Riding Academy, where many guests stayed, and the whole wedding team are all the kindest and such hardworking individuals! Connie and Daniel who greeted guests at the new hotel were fabulous.

Like the meal and dessert, the cake was delicious. Yohann is extremely passionate about what he does and it shows. We look forward to eating the rest on our one-year anniversary! A huge thank you again to everyone at WEC! They all really care about what they do and will only provide the best.

*Photo credit: Lyn Larson of Mahal Imagery
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Kenneth S. Sent on 10/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding - October 19, 2024

The wedding couple could not have had a more special day. The venue, accommodations, menu, and service were A+++++. The referred vendors added a great dynamic to the wedding. Every guest I spoke with had a wonderful time and was very complimentary. The Chapel, Hotel Rooms, Paris Room, and Terrace at the World Equestrian Center provided a memorable fun, flawless event at a beautiful place.
Janna
Janna W. Sent on 10/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

My husband celebrated our 25th Anniversary Vow Renewals at the World Equestrian Center Chapel with a reception at Expo 2. Everything was magical!

My experience with Lizbeth Gennaro was beyond professional. I didn't have a wedding planner so she was right there offering recommendations for everything from photography to flowers and music, and asking questions to make sure my day was exactly as we wanted it. Every staff member we encountered that day, from the set up crew, to the wait staff and bar tender as well as the hotel staff treated us like our event was the most important event happening that day. Chef Yohann even made a special birthday cupcake for a guest celebrating their birthday on the same day and had gluten free alternatives for others, that made the other guests wish they were gluten free.
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The World Equestrian Center frequently asked questions

The World Equestrian Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The World Equestrian Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The World Equestrian Center includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by The World Equestrian Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Hotel
  • Religious
  • Resort
The World Equestrian Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The World Equestrian Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The World Equestrian Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Wifi
The World Equestrian Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
The World Equestrian Center is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in value, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.6 in average response time and 4.5 in flexibility.

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