Burroughs Home & Gardens Reviews
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Julia Sent on 01/08/2025
Marvelous Melissa & Joyful Jacque of Burroughs!
My husband, family and I could not be more pleased with our experience at Burrough’s Home. Melissa is exactly who you want planning your wedding! She is wonderfully kind and smart but can be tough when you need her to be! Jacque is her amazing assistant who you can definitely put your trust in. The venue is so historic and beautiful, not to mention the amazing river behind you. Everything about our planning and actually wedding day went so smoothly. We can’t wait to visit again for another event :)Burroughs Home & Gardens's reply:
I'm not crying...but these tears represent our thankfulness for having such amazing couples just like you! It was an honor not only to provide hired wedding planning services from inspireEvents but your day from start to finish was a dream! Please know that the Burroughs Home will always be your home and we are excited to have you visit us again soon! All our best to a beautiful future! Na Zisete! -
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Lili Sent on 01/07/2025May wedding
Our May wedding was above and beyond amazing. I am so thankful for the Burroughs Home and their staff for making our wedding dreams become a reality. Overall, our wedding was very affordable, complete with DIY decorations and the most cost effective vendors. I am so thankful the Burroughs Home accommodated our wedding plan and the many details that went into it. The home was the perfect place to get ready and celebrate and I am so thankful that we can come back to visit the historical site in the future. The only recommendation I have for summer brides is regarding the heat... have your ceremony at 4p or later (we did 3p and it was too hot &...Burroughs Home & Gardens's reply:
We are over the moon by your kind words and filled with joy that all vendors worked seamlessly for a dreamy day at the Burroughs Home! We appreciate all the wonderful tips for future brides and look forward to having you come back and visit us often! The Burroughs will always be your wedding home! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness! -
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Renee Sent on 12/17/2024
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Beautiful venue very romantic setting. Highly recommend the riverview settingBurroughs Home & Gardens's reply:
Thank you for the kind words... Lauren & Tyler's wedding was truly magical and the perfect setting for their romantic day. We were so honored to be part of the celebration! Cheers to future of love & laughter! -
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Stephanie Sent on 05/25/2024Picturesque gardens and river view
I loved having my wedding at the Burroughs Home! The picturesque backyard gardens and the riverview perfectly blended both of my visions together. The selling point of this venue is the covered, screened in pavilion which provides protection from rain, and the fact that tables and chairs were included in the price. The biggest downsides are: there is no formal bridal suite, which a year before our wedding, I was told were in the plans to include soon and could be ready for our wedding, but hadn't even been started by the time our wedding rolled around. So we were placed in the upstairs front bedroom, which sufficed. But we couldn't access the property until 12:00pm, so there's no...Burroughs Home & Gardens's reply:
Thank you for your kind words. We strive to create magical wedding days for our beautiful brides. While we hoped to have our new facilities ready for your special day, we’re working hard to get our renovations done as soon as possible. We hope the romantic historic mansion & gardens created the wedding of your dreams. Please know the Burroughs will be always be Home and look forward to your next visit to renew your love with us! We wish you all the best to your future! -
Karissa Sent on 05/02/2024
Amazing!
Melissa was our wedding coordinator and she was amazing. The place/history behind the building is beautiful, highly recommend this spot for any wedding! Love love loved it. My husband and I still think about our special day here all the time and we received so many compliments! A huge plus was the scenery (being on the water).Burroughs Home & Gardens's reply:
You guys! The photos are amazing..but not as much as you two! It was an honor to be part of your wedding planning and WOW what a gorgeous couple and fun wedding party! Please know the Burroughs will always be HOME so stop by and visit again soon! Cheers to you both! P.S. Be sure to tell Marcus Go Vikes! -
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Megan Sent on 03/23/2024
Spectacular
There are not enough worse to describe how thankful I am for this venue! They were very responsive, very efficient on the day of, and I’m so thankful that they let me have my own vendors the day of! I loved having my own special people there 🥰Burroughs Home & Gardens's reply:
It was a pleasure hosting your dreamy wedding day! The Burroughs Home & Gardens will always be home to your love story and please come back and visit! We wish you the all the best to a wonderful future together! -
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Roxana Sent on 12/26/2023SoEventful
Amazing catering and venue company! Our wedding day had the worst rain forecast of the winter season! And the staff accommodated and implemented all the precautions to keep our guests safe. Everyone was very nice and attentive to our guests, and made our day very magical. The food quality was exceptional! Thank you Jeremy and Jessica for making our day very very special! We could not be happier with the outcome.Burroughs Home & Gardens's reply:
Thank you for your kind words! Rain is considered “ good luck” and we felt so lucky to be part of your special day..rain or shine. We welcome you to visit the Burroughs Home again to relive your beautiful celebration. Congratulations! -
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Laura Sent on 11/13/2022Burroughs Home Awesomeness!
Kristen from GEM helped set up our amazing wedding day at the Burroughs Home. When Ian blew through- we thought our day was gonna be canceled but they stepped up to the challenge and we were able to have a beautiful wedding. The home is absolutely gorgeous with such great History and made my fairy tale wedding come to life! -
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Jessica Sent on 10/06/2022Amazing Experience!
Everyone was so helpful throughout the entire process. Our wedding was beautifulBurroughs Home & Gardens's reply:
Thank you for your review Jessica. We loved being part of your special day! Thank you for choosing Burroughs.
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Tiffany Sent on 05/01/2022Stunning Venue That Will Have Guests Complimenting Your Selection All Night!
Stunning venue! We hosted our wedding here in April 2022, and our guests were constantly complimenting us on our venue selection due to being on the water and several options for ceremony site. We ultimately chose The Burroughs Home with the covered pavilion as our reception site which allowed a break for our guests from the Florida sun, with air movement while still taking in the beautiful views!Burroughs Home & Gardens's reply:
Thank you for your thoughtful review Tiffany. We are so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time during your special day! Thank you for choosing Burroughs.
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Iris Sent on 03/21/2022Beautiful place with excellent service
They exceeded my expectations with customer service, they went the extra mile and took care of every detail. The place was a dream, 100% recommended.Burroughs Home & Gardens's reply:
Iris, it was our pleasure to be part of Amy's special celebration. Thank you for trusting our team to take care of your family and friends. -
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Sara Sent on 12/19/2021Beautiful venue walking distance to downtown
Growing up in Ft Myers Burroughs Home holds a special place in my heart. As soon as i was engaged, i knew we would tie the knot here. The house, grounds, pavilion were perfect for each step of our wedding day from getting ready to ceremony to reception. We had 150 guests and it felt like just the right amount of space. If it’s within your budget, I would recommend getting extra bathrooms. We did not and there was a bit of a wait. Guests didnt mind so much and took it as an opportunity to get to know each other. Lena of Global Event Management (GEM) was so attentive and guided us throughout planning and day-of execution. She’s... -
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Katherine Sent on 06/04/2021Beyond amazing!
Kristen and Lena did the most fabulous job at making my dream wedding come to life! Not only are they extremely professional, and make sure you are receiving exactly what you are asking them for, but they are also EXTREMELY kind! Through the entire experience, you can tell that they genuinely care about you and your fiancé, and about the wedding you both had in mind! They both give you very helpful advice and suggestions to help you move in a positive direction with any choices to be made! And, both are very much actively present on your wedding day to where you feel nothing but calmness and reassurance that everything is set to go according to plan! My husband and I would 100% recommend this venue for any occasion! ❤️❤️❤️ -
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Brooklyn Sent on 04/16/2021Best Day Ever!
We are so thankful that we chose to have our wedding at the Burroughs Home! Lena and her team made sure that our day was perfect and that everything we wanted and needed was there. We could not have asked for a better vendor to work with for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. While searching for a venue with COVID-19 being a reality, the way that the Burroughs is all outdoor and includes the covered pavilion, our decision to go with this venue a no brainier. We highly recommend, the Burroughs home and Lena and her team if you are looking for the perfect venue and team to work with!Burroughs Home & Gardens's reply:
Thank you so much Brooklyn 💓
It was our pleasure to be a part of such a special day!
Blessings to you both! -
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Marisa Sent on 04/01/2021Gorgeous Venue
We immediatly fell in Love with the Burroughs Estate and its historic Florida feel. The grounds have lush history, as well as gardens and waterfonrt view! Our guests found many "photo-op" spots during our wedding and litereally EVERYONE posted photos from this location to their social Media. The Caterer and grounds folks know weddings inside &out and were wonderful to work with!! We are so glad that we shared our Big Day with the Burroughs home and its staff.Burroughs Home & Gardens's reply:
Marisa,
You and your family are just fun!!!
What amazing personal touches you and Mitchell brought to your day.. so much creativity ♥️ Blessings to you both!!! -
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Olivia Sent on 03/17/2021Perfect Venue and Team
Burroughs home and gardens is the perfect place for a wedding. I am so happy we chose it for our wedding. From the ceremony between the palm trees right on the water to the reception in the large pavilion every moment was beautiful. Everyone was amazing to work with and helped our day turn out so beautiful.Burroughs Home & Gardens's reply:
What an absolute Joy to be a part of your special day!
Thank you for trusting Burroughs Home & GEM !
May you have every happiness in your marriage!!
Blessings, Lena -
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Gabrielle Sent on 01/22/2021Amazing team and location
Lena and her team were honestly the best to work with. Planning a wedding during covid had its challenges. Everything from the beginning of the planning process all the way to our wedding day was smooth. We looked at a few venues and Lena was the only one who really took the time to answer our questions and helped us narrow down what we needed versus what we wanted. It was super convenient to have a location where we could have both the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. The location is absolutely beautiful and made for wonderful photos.
My husband and I had to do most of the planning and financing of the wedding and Lena really helped...Burroughs Home & Gardens's reply:
Gabby,
Walking through this journey with you and Jonathan was truly my pleasure. The stress you were under was real and melted away the day your wedding finally came. It was beautiful! Your creative details made it so special!
Thank you for choosing Burroughs Home and trusting our team!!!
Blessings, Lena -
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Mareille Sent on 12/14/2020The most beautiful venue in SWFL
The Burroughs Home and garden is the most beautiful place for any event! The river views are gorgeous. GEM, the catering company, is a joy to work with and makes planning easy. We had our wedding here and it was absolutely perfect!Burroughs Home & Gardens's reply:
It was such a pleasure to get to know you and Ross.
I will never forget the phone calls with Ross from his ship!
Wishing you and Ross every happiness!!
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Elysia Sent on 11/15/2020Beautiful location with a lot to offer
We are so happy with the way our wedding at the Burroughs Home turned out. It is an absolutely beautiful home, with such a peaceful outdoor space too. The location downtown was perfect for us, with convenient parking offered. We booked the house and grounds, which I really recommend because getting ready in the house was such a cool experience for my bridesmaids and me. We were worried it might rain on our day, so it was such a relief to have flexibility with outdoor spots and covered options. The large pavilion was sooo big and such a perfect option for these times when people are more comfortable gathering in open-air spaces. We were also always impressed with how friendly and helpful Lena was. We definitely recommend the Burroughs Home for all kinds of events!Burroughs Home & Gardens's reply:
We did a lot of praying and the rain stayed away!!!
It was our pleasure to serve you and your family! -
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Renee Sent on 10/05/2020Just amazing
Beautiful place! The grounds are gorgeous and the inside of the home is very beautiful and classy. What an outstanding location to get married at. You can get ready in the home. Then you can have your ceremony at several areas in the grounds. Then have your reception in the outdoor building. Hands down the best location for a wedding. Ask for Lena she will take care of everything you will possibly need.Burroughs Home & Gardens's reply:
You made it so easy to take care of you and your beautiful family!
I am so happy that through all of the cancellations you experienced with other venues that you ended with us!! -
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