Florida destination weddings that capture the essence of another place and time with all the comforts of home can be found in a quiet spot that brings families together.

Before we tell you about this little known spot for Florida destination weddings, take a minute to think about what the old south and this place is like.

It’s a place that doesn’t bow to the demands of time. It is what it is – timeless, classic, unhurried, and without schedules. It’s a place where the wind rustles the trees in waves of song that wash away your cares with each note. A river meanders nearby, peacefully carrying its riders to the sea just like it always has, just like it always will. Scents of blooming flowers lead you on a random path that has no purpose other than finding the scents’ makers and appreciating their existence.

As the day passes into evening, the song of the wind gives way to the laughter of children and families cooking out and roasting marshmallows. Eyes are drawn skyward to flocks of birds inexplicably flying up the river toward the setting sun. Hearts grow warmer as people take time just to be together in this place and time that is simply standing still. As night falls, a quiet mist settles over the river, stars appear in numbers you never imagined, and the only sounds you hear are the sounds you make.

Tucked into this setting along a river that runs to the sea, is a quiet village of tin roof, Key West styled vacation homes and cottages, a 125 seat picture perfect wedding chapel made just for Florida destination weddings, family, and friends.

This unique side of Florida is along the Steinhatchee River just north of Cross City, Florida. It's out of the way, for sure, and the drive into town will have you constantly wondering if you are in the right place. But once you're there, it's worth it. In fact, the beauty of it is that it is remote. That's why it's peaceful and quiet.

For years, our family has gone to this retreat just after Christmas to be together, canoe, fish, play games, cook out, and relax before the new year. Ironically, though it’s in Florida, it seems as though Floridians don’t know about it.

When you walk around the grounds, you’ll see license plates from other states, but not a whole lot from Florida. It’s so romantic, that the author proposed to his wife there with the help of family long before there was a wedding chapel.

But what makes this place so perfect for Florida destination weddings is not just the atmosphere, it’s the closeness of family and friends. Though it’s not isolated, it’s remote enough that family and friends would want to stay there in the cottages and homes.

That way, everyone is together, everyone can walk to every wedding event, and no one will have to miss a thing. You can use vacation homes for your gatherings, the wedding chapel or an outdoor gazebo for your wedding ceremony, and a reception hall, the outdoors, or vacation homes for your wedding reception.

There’s even a horse drawn carriage if you want to make an entrance or exit in old southern style. The staff has a dedicated wedding coordinator and they are experienced in planning Florida destination weddings.

Accommodations range from honeymoon cabins with country décor and the latest amenities to large, multilevel homes with docks on the river that can accommodate large families and groups that arrive for Florida destination weddings.

If you live in the south, it’s an easy drive. Located in northern Florida, you’re almost there by the time you leave Georgia. If you were to fly, a rental car from Jacksonville, Orlando, or Tampa would be the best way to get there.

Even if you don’t get married there, try a weekend getaway or mini vacation at Steinhatchee Landing Resort, you’ll love the quiet and charm of this quaint spot.

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