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Burroughs Home and Gardens

4.7 ★★★★★ 303 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Fort Myers, Florida

Weddings

Stately home with Georgian revival architecture, offering guided tours & event rentals.

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 am–3 pm
Wednesday 11 am–3 pm
Thursday 11 am–3 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of Burroughs Home and Gardens in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🏰 Estate & Manor Garden 5 mentions

“This historic waterfront estate in Fort Myers offers timeless Southern charm, lush gardens, and sweeping river views that make it unforgettable.”

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🌊 Waterside Garden 9 mentions

“This historic waterfront estate in Fort Myers offers timeless Southern charm, lush gardens, and sweeping river views that make it unforgettable.”

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🌴 Tropical Garden

“There are endless tropical photo opportunities around the property, the ceremony site by the water is stunning, and the reception hall is beautiful and elegant!”

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💐 Outdoor Ceremony 2 mentions

“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.”

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🏛️ Historic Estate 6 mentions

“This historic waterfront estate in Fort Myers offers timeless Southern charm, lush gardens, and sweeping river views that make it unforgettable.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Burroughs Home and Gardens — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

👰 Bridal Suite

“The getting ready rooms have a timeless character to them that make the photo so unique!”

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🏷️ Outdoor Ceremony 2 mentions

“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.”

Fountain / Water Feature 2 mentions

“This historic waterfront estate in Fort Myers offers timeless Southern charm, lush gardens, and sweeping river views that make it unforgettable.”

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🏛️ Covered Pavilion 2 mentions

“The pavilion for the reception was nice and in cooler weather it would be more open on all sides for a better view”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 303 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 20 mentions

“Two beautiful historic homes spectacularly decorated for Christmas by the Fort Myers Women's Club.”

📸 photo-perfect backdrops 4 mentions

“As a luxury wedding photographer and videographer, I can confidently say this venue is a dream to capture, with every corner providing a picture-perfect backdrop.”

From the reviews

My wedding here was a DREAM!!! The BEST venue in downtown Fort Myers hands down. Melissa was my wedding planner and she was amazing! From start to finish my experience with this venue and the wedding coordinator was incredible! 💖💖💖

★★★★★ — Tasha, Mar 2025

The Burroughs Home is a stunning wedding venue! I just had the honor of photographing a wedding there, and I absolutely had a wonderful time! The getting ready rooms have a timeless character to them that make the photo so unique!

★★★★★ — Shane, May 2023

Burroughs Home & Gardens is an absolute gem in downtown Fort Myers. The historic home is beautifully preserved, full of character, and rich with local history. The waterfront views of the Caloosahatchee River are stunning and create the perfect backdrop for weddings, tours, and special events.

★★★★☆ — Jessica, Feb 2026

The Burroughs Home is such a special place in downtown Fort Myers! We got married here last month and could not be happier with our decision. The home itself is so historic and full of character, and the grounds are just simply beautiful.

★★★★★ — Cassidy, Apr 2026

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Getting married at Burroughs Home and Gardens

Burroughs Home and Gardens comes up for weddings, going by their listing and couples’ reviews. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Where to find Burroughs Home and Gardens

2505 First St, Fort Myers, FL33901

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