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About Protea Weddings and Events
Couples planning a Ocala wedding will find Protea Weddings and Events among the Ocala area's wedding venues. Beyond wedding venues, the business also offers wedding planners, wedding caterers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near Protea Weddings and Events
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Ocala, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Microtel Inn & Suites
- Sleep Inn & Suites Ocala - Belleview
- Hampton Inn & Suites Ocala - Belleview
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Ocala at Heath Brook
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Ocala
- Hilton Ocala
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Ocala
How much do wedding venues cost in Ocala?
Venue pricing in Ocala spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Ocala?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Ocala weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in January, February, March, April, October, November, December. The driest months are April, November, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71° | 46° | 16% | 5:18 PM | 5:52 PM |
| Feb | 74° | 48° | 16% | 5:45 PM | 6:18 PM |
| Mar | 79° | 52° | 16% | 7:05 PM | 7:37 PM |
| Apr | 84° | 57° | 14% | 7:23 PM | 7:55 PM |
| May | 89° | 64° | 15% | 7:40 PM | 8:13 PM |
| Jun | 91° | 70° | 37% | 7:54 PM | 8:29 PM |
| Jul | 92° | 72° | 37% | 7:55 PM | 8:29 PM |
| Aug | 92° | 72° | 40% | 7:36 PM | 8:08 PM |
| Sep | 90° | 70° | 29% | 7:02 PM | 7:33 PM |
| Oct | 84° | 63° | 16% | 6:26 PM | 6:58 PM |
| Nov | 77° | 54° | 11% | 4:59 PM | 5:33 PM |
| Dec | 72° | 48° | 13% | 4:56 PM | 5:32 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Ocala (4.5 mi from Ocala). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Ocala.
Getting to Ocala
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| GNV Gainesville Regional Airport | 36 mi | 55 min |
| SFB Orlando Sanford International Airport | 62 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| DAB Daytona Beach International Airport | 66 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 64 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| Jacksonville | 85 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Tampa | 87 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Miami | 265 mi | 5 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Ocala; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 12088 S Hwy 475, Ocala, FL 34480, USA
- Where
- Ocala · 9 miles south of central Ocala
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Planners · Wedding Caterers
- In Ocala
- One of 23 wedding venues we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (352) 789-9380
- Website
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Around Ocala
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 10 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 3 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Summerfield, Belleview
Distances are straight-line from Protea Weddings and Events; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Ocala.
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