Sweetwater’s amazing and knowledgeable event planners will be serving samples of Chef Colin’s delicious catering menu at the Solutions Bridal Expo this Sunday January 27th from 12-4 at the University of Florida Hilton! They’re ready to answer all of your questions and show you how Sweetwater Branch Inn is the perfect all-in-one wedding location to make your dreams come true. Make sure to get your tickets early – there are GRAND PRIZES: Honeymoon Cruise Getaway and 2 Wedding Day Giveaways! More information can be found atwww.solutionsbridal.com. Whether you’re still deciding on a venue or haven’t found the perfect caterer – we’ll see you Sunday!

We’ll be serving our tasty wild mushroom ravioli with a sherry cream sauce topped with toasted pinenuts. YUM. Stop by to get a taste!

– 1 king size bedroom (Rosa’s) & 1 queen size bedroom (Annie’s), each with a private bathroom. There will be a common living room area with a double pull-out couch, as well as a guest bathroom, a kitchen and front porch. 

We’re trying something new with Nora Belle’s – we’ll let you reserveeverything under the roof and hold a special party! Nora Belle’s as a whole is absolutely perfect for a family get-together, a Gator football party, bridal/baby showers, girlfriend getaways, and much more!***

And guess what! Sweetwater Catering is available for all Nora Belle’s Parties! Have your get-together catered in our chef’s kitchens onsite – takes all the remaining stress and hassle out of planning!

Family Get-Togethers are a Breeze in Nora Belle’s!

The cottage now has a couple new coats of fresh paint on its new walls, and we’re beginning to find those perfect furniture pieces to go inside. We’ll upload some pictures once we get some stuff in there!

Nora Belle’s scheduled availability begins December 1st – less than a month away!

*** Please note, there are additional fees for gatherings, events, and extra guests. Call us (352-373-6760) for more information!

We can’t wait to show it off!

http://www.sweetwaterinn.com/rooms-and-cottages/cottages/nora-belles-cottage/

A sure fire way to create a one-of-a-kind wedding is to create your own look with your special details! Francesca and Rue’s big day in April 2009 was highlighted by several amazing ideas that added their own touch to our McKenzie Hall, Patio and Gardens.

Guests enjoyed a large spread of hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour on the patio. Francesca had white Chinese Lanterns hung on the patio which were a clean and simple way to enhance the patio.

After some cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, guests were seated inside the hall for a served dinner. Francesca’s details in the hall made the space her own! From the gorgeous linens and uplighting from Party Time Rentals, the silver charges borrowed from a friend and floral centerpieces by Prange’s, these elegant touches added quite a bit of personality to the space.

Francesca even joined the younger guests playing catch in the garden!

-L

Photos: JS Photography; DJ: Jay’s Entertainment; Florist: Prange’s; Linens, Uplighting and Lanterns: Party Time Rentals; Cake: KB Cakes

Photo: K-Gallery, DJ: Jay’s Entertainment, Flowers: Joan Prange, Cake: Jenny Cakes

Any new 2-day booking that takes place between May 1st and August 31st, 2009 is eligible for a a free wine and truffle package delivered to your room–really, no extra charge! Please, be sure to ask when making your reservation, as these very special packages do require a bit of notice.

Your package will include a bottle of red wine and two Sweetwater signature wine glasses along with two of Chef Joe’s absolutely DECADENT homemade truffles delivered to your room!

Book that romantic weekend you’ve been thinking of and we’ll do our part to make it memorable. Stroll through our gardens while they’re in full bloom. Sip your wine in the rocking chairs on our magnificent veranda or on the garden swing. And, don’t forget to say “Hello!” to Butterscotch!

Go to www.sweetwaterinn.com to make a reservation, or call us to book over the phone at 352-373-6760.

-Izzy