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Silver Springs State Park

Silver Springs State Park

Silver Springs, FL
4.6 out of 5 rating, 13 Reviews
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13 Reviews
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  • Cayley
    Cayley C. Sent on 05/26/2024
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    Would do it all again 😊

    Truthfully, in the beginning we had a rough start with the previous event coordinator/manager. There was tons of miscommunication and issues, They were also going through tons of changes at the time. (This person no longer works there). But when Mackenzie took over taking care of my wedding i felt like I was in such good hands. Jason the GM was also so very easy to work with. The venue was beautiful and the day went so so smooth. I can’t thank Mackenzie and Jason enough for completely turning my experience around. Food, and bar was absolutely amazing! I wouldn’t want my special day anywhere else!

    Silver Springs State Park's reply:

    Hello Cayley,
    Thank you so much for entrusting the Silver Springs Events Staff with your special day. We appreciate the feedback as our goal is to continue to serve our clients on their important day. Your kind words and amazing photos are truly adored, I will let my staff know the praises they have received. We hope you come back and visit Silver Springs soon.
    Sincerely,
    Mackenzie
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    Amber A. Sent on 04/14/2024
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    Silver Springs is the perfect spot to get married!

    We got married on 4/6/24 at the Camelia Gardens and had our reception at the Paradise Ballroom. The setting was so beautiful, and we got wonderful feedback from guests saying they LOVED the venue. Mackenzie was also amazing - she literally ran across the park to find some floss for me after dinner was served and I had a "tooth emergency" due to some food stuck in my teeth. She even helped me with my veil while my hairdresser was running behind. The park itself is so beautiful and I didn't even notice the public, we weren't interrupted at all. The Paradise Ballroom is gorgeous and even has a cute little bridal get-ready room that served us well, the only downside was that it was a little warm in there. Everything else went perfectly and without an issue!!

    Silver Springs State Park's reply:

    Hello Amber,
    Thank you for your feedback and for entrusting the Silver Springs Events Staff with your wedding. It was my pleasure to help you throughout your day to make sure everything was perfect. We wish your husband and you the best in life as you start a new chapter together. Please come back and visit Silver Springs soon!
    Sincerely,
    Mackenzie
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    Rebecca Sent on 04/14/2024
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    Hamilton wedding

    First I just want to say thank you. We got married on the glass bottom boat and it was amazing. Our capt was Jen and she was so great. Thank you to McKenzie for helping plan our special day.

    Silver Springs State Park's reply:

    Hello Rebecca,
    We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your day at Silver Springs. Thank you for your feedback and for putting your trust in our staff. I will make sure to let Captain Jen and the team know about your feedback. We hope you come back and visit Silver Springs soon.
    Sincerely,
    Mackenzie
    Sincerely,
    Mackenzie
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    D Markovits Sent on 02/29/2024
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    A truly gorgeous setting

    We had our celebration at Silver Springs and it was spectacular! Not only is the atmosphere beyond gorgeous, but the park had so much to explore - attendees of all ages thoroughly enjoyed their time. Staff was incredibly helpful and genuinely excited to help make our event a success.
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    Christine B. Sent on 12/13/2023
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    Right at Home

    We scheduled our annual outing with our staff members and family to include renting a pavilion and a boat ride-25 total of all ages. The staff was incredibly helpful in educating us to ensure we had the best day possible. We had some last-minute changes and they were very accommodating. The boat ride was fantastic and everyone from adults to children enjoyed it. Many of us will personally be back for a kayak trip. It is a beautiful location and wonderful assistance to make our annual party a success!

    Silver Springs State Park's reply:

    Hello Christine,

    Thank you so much for leaving us a wonderful review!
    We are so glad you and your guests enjoyed the experience at Silver Springs State Park. We wish you the best rest of your year and hope to see some of your staff for kayaking! :)

    Sincerely,
    Lauren Boothe
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    Charlene Sent on 06/25/2018
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    I just want to say thank you to Stephanie Ellis, event coordinator of Silver Springs State Park. Stephanie assisted me from day one and helping to coordinate the most beautiful and elegant wedding. Throughout the process of wedding planning she has helped me to be calm and made suggestions.
    The day of my wedding, my bridesmaids
    and I utilized the cabin to get ready. This was a perfect suggestion from Stephanie because it gave us great space in order for the photographers, makeup artist and hairstylist to be at the same location.
    The ballroom is simply amazing in which you can transform to your own style. The scenery at Silver Springs is breathtaking. The food Was so delicious, as I had many guests compliment me on it.
    I am so thankful for Stephanie and amazing catering team at Silver Springs State Park. I would definitely recommend this venue !!!

    Silver Springs State Park's reply:

    Charlene,

    Thank you so much for the kind words and thank you so much for choosing us! You, James, and your parents were such a joy to work with! I am thrilled that your wedding was so perfect - you did such an amazing job planning every single detail. Your wedding was a perfect balance between laughter with your kissing and shoe games, and happy tears with your sweet toasts and vows. Your guests and party were so much fun, and I love that they had such a blast. Your wedding was an unforgettable event, and I am so happy that we got to be a part of it. We are so happy that you two found each other, and wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!

    -Stephanie
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    Connie Sent on 06/18/2018
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    We used this venue for our 50th anniversary vow renewal and dinner. Beautiful location. Stephanie was extremely helpful with the planning details. They catered dinner and the food was delicious! They are very easy to work with and accommodating. Highly recommend if you are near the Ocala, Fl area.

    Silver Springs State Park's reply:

    Connie, Thank you so much for your review! It is so inspiring to see a couple who has built such a beautiful life together bring their family and friends together to promise their vows again. It was especially special to see you and Chuck, who never had a first wedding, have the traditional, white-dress experience that you always wanted. I'm so glad that you chose us and that I could witness such a beautiful, fun event. It is wonderful to hear that you had such a great time! I wish you many continued years of love and happiness! -Stephanie
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    Dori Sent on 05/03/2018
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    Contact Stephanie Ellis, she is incredibly talented and easygoing to help make the entire day run smooth! The catering provided was delicious! I would book any event here again given the opportunity!

    Silver Springs State Park's reply:

    Dori, Thank you so much for the kind words! It was my absolute pleasure to assist with your wedding. You were a beautiful bride, and your wedding was perfect - down to every little detail. I loved your personally-designed dress, themed photo centerpieces, and even personalized "Mr. and Mrs. Vincent" M&M favors. You and Phillip are such a sweet couple and I am lucky to have had the opportunity to work with you. I wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness! -Stephanie
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    Victoria D. Sent on 07/11/2019
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    Amazing Gorgeous Venue

    We are so delighted with this venue and it was perfect. There was some rain the night before and our original ceremony spot was too wet to use. They were very accommodating and were able to book us another outdoor venue with no additional charge. Erika was very friendly and coordinated with the vendors so well that we didn’t need to worry about a thing our entire wedding day. We had some elderly guests, which they were able to transport via golf cart to help them get to our ceremony and reception since it was a long walk. They set up the tables and chairs exactly how we needed them with the linens. The only thing I would say is that it was harder to contact them leading up to the wedding when I had logistical questions. But Erika was very attentive week and day-of.
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    Angela C. Sent on 03/15/2022
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    Wedding Bliss

    Great venue options. It rained the day before our wedding so had move the wedding venue from the garden to mansion due the saturated ground. Our wedding and reception was fabulous!

    Silver Springs State Park's reply:

    Angela,
    You both are fabulous people! We absolutely adored working with you, and your guest during the wedding!
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    Hollie Sent on 06/13/2018
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    Stephanie was an amazing part of our wedding. Things would not have gone so well had she not been with us. It was a wonderful experience.

    Silver Springs State Park's reply:

    Hollie,

    You are such a sweetheart - thank you for the review! It was my pleasure to work with you, and to help make your day go as smoothly as possible. You and Jason are such a perfect couple, who had such a beautiful wedding! I loved all of the handmade touches and how every piece of your wedding perfectly reflected your life together - especially the little details, like the Zelda cake topper, Marauder's Map guest book, and Grey's Anatomy reference in your super sweet vows. Thank you for choosing us for your wedding! Wishing you two all of the best!

    -Stephanie
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    Christine Sent on 02/16/2018
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    The individual in charge of events at this venue, Linda, was difficult to contact and Rarely returned my calls. In my opinion she does not belong in that position. A lot of promises were made that not followed through with. I had to send my bridesmaids on errands all over Ocala the day before the wedding because of things that were promised that were not followed through with. The venue was dirty when we arrived to decorate. And they changed my signed contract without my knowledge or consent. The price is not much cheaper than other local venues and not worth the hassle. I would never recommend this venue to someone else.

    Silver Springs State Park's reply:

    Dear Christine,

    I'm so sorry to hear that your experience at Silver Springs State Park did not meet your expectations. We began a formal review of our event processes and planning procedures when you initially contacted us in November. Since then, we have enacted changes to ensure continual communications with the events team, proactive communications with the client, increased staffing to work events and clarification and event processes and procedures.

    We have restructured our event management team. I am leading all events at Silver Springs State Park (and am available for my clients through text, call, or email any time of day). We have also added seven employees to our events staff. These team members are responsible for setting up, breaking down, and cleaning the rented space both before and after a wedding. This is now a standard service for of our wedding packages.

    We have developed a 12-page wedding guide to provide clients with all of the options, packages and details as well as clearly stating our policies and procedures. Our event planning and contract processes have been structured to communicate updates to the entire team. Contracts can’t be altered without acknowledgement by all parties.

    Again, I am so sorry for the inconvenience and service you experienced. Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concerns. While it is not always easy, we are grateful to hear about how we can improve, and we feel confident that because of your feedback, we have resolved these issues that you faced going forward.

    Sincerely,
    Stephanie Ellis
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