Where to get married in DeSoto County

30 Mar / 2022

Love is in the air year round in DeSoto County, Mississippi! So much planning goes into making your wedding day unique and all your own. One of the most important steps is finding the right space to host your ceremony and reception. DeSoto County is full of picturesque wedding venues that are guaranteed to wow your guests, and provide a memorable experience for you and your partner. 

The Fountain South Event and Outdoor Wedding Venue

This lovely Olive Branch venue features a wedding pergola placed right in front of a fountain – talk about picturesque! Outdoor receptions can include up to 500 guests, while indoor receptions accommodate up to 100 people. A lighted patio and outdoor beverage bar provide a nice spot for a reception, too. If you’d like to bring the party inside, there is additional reception space available. This new celebration hall called Moments holds up to 40 people and is perfect for luncheons, showers and small receptions. When it comes to getting ready the day of, the Parkview room is ideal for groomsmen, and there are plenty of other rooms for the bridal party to get ready, as well. The couple can even spend the night onsite in the Happy Suite for their first night together as newlyweds. (Link to photo)

The Red Barn Wedding Venue & Banquet Hall

Located in Hernando, The Red Barn’s rustic charm will take your wedding to the next level. The space holds up to 300 people and offers 9,500 square feet of space. In The Loft, the bride and groom can prepare for their big day in respective lounges. Brides can glide down the beautiful wooden staircase to make a grand entrance through the handcrafted barn doors. The venue includes video and audio systems for those wanting to show a slideshow or pipe in music. Award-winning chef and caterer, John Woods, prepares an excellent reception meal and will work with you to create a menu you and your future spouse will love. (Link to photo)

Spitfire Acres

In Southaven, you will find Spitfire Acres, a sprawling venue spread out across 5 acres of land. The hand-hewn log structure of the reception building will add a unique aspect to your wedding day. A wedding arbor overlooks a lake, making for a beautiful ceremony backdrop, plus an outdoor deck and bar perfect for receptions. Bridal suites and groom’s quarters are available to get ready before the ceremony, as well. (Link to photo)

The Gin at Nesbit

This Nesbit venue is described as the place where “industrial meets elegance.” Until the late 1970s, this building served as a cotton gin. Later, it became a supper club before sitting vacant for a number of years. Now a beautifully renovated event space, The Gin can hold up to 300 people for your ceremony and offers superb amenities. Think a spacious bridal area perfect for getting ready, over 13,000 square feet of venue space and a full catering kitchen. (Link to photo)

Alright love birds, DeSoto County is clearly filled with places that fit every taste, so we hope this helps you make your wedding ceremony and reception venue decisions. Whether you want to say your vows under an arbor in the great outdoors or inside a quaint venue decorated all your own, there is an option for you here at the top of the state!