How The Whitewood Ranch's Grand Verre Creates Beautiful Reception Memories
The Grand Verre at The Whitewood Ranch serves as our main reception space in De Leon Springs, Florida. This glasshouse hall combines sleek white walls, stone pillars, and floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase the landscape throughout your celebration. From your first dance to your final toast, the minimalist design creates a sophisticated backdrop for your reception. We built this space to let natural light and panoramic views enhance every moment.
The Grand Verre creates beautiful reception memories through abundant natural light, panoramic views, and a calm, minimalist interior that highlights the celebration itself. A spacious, climate controlled layout supports dining and dancing for up to 200 guests, while coordinated setup, vendor management, and weather protection allow the event to unfold smoothly from start to finish.
Natural Light Creates Lasting Impressions
Wide windows surround The Grand Verre, bringing in sunlight during daytime receptions and allowing evening events to transition naturally as day turns to dusk. The glass walls frame the oak trees outside, connecting your indoor reception to the surrounding property. This natural lighting flows through every moment, from toasts to dancing. Your guests experience the landscape without leaving the comfort of our air-conditioned hall.
Space That Puts Guests First
The Grand Verre features stone pillars that add architectural interest while maintaining an open feel. Our spacious floor plan accommodates up to 200 guests with room for rectangular banquet tables and comfortable circulation. The minimalist design means the focus stays on you, your guests, and the celebration rather than competing décor elements. We provide wooden cross-back reception chairs and signature farmhouse tables as part of your package, creating an elegant foundation for your personal touches.
Coordination That Keeps You Present
Your professional wedding coordinator manages reception logistics from cocktail hour through your departure. We handle the setup of your floor plan, placement of personal décor items, and coordination with your caterer, DJ, and other vendors throughout the evening. Our team stays onsite for up to 10 hours, ensuring your timeline runs smoothly and addressing any needs that arise. This means you can focus on celebrating with loved ones rather than managing details yourself.
Comfortable Gathering Throughout Your Reception
A licensed and insured bartender comes with your booking. You can choose to stock your own bar with preferred selections or select one of our bar packages. The bartender serves all alcohol throughout your reception, maintaining a professional atmosphere while keeping your event properly insured. Our cocktail hall provides a separate space for bar service during cocktail hour before guests move into The Grand Verre for the reception.
Uninterrupted Celebration Regardless of Weather
The Grand Verre's climate-controlled environment eliminates weather concerns for Florida receptions. Our industrial generator ensures uninterrupted power for lighting, music, and any equipment your vendors bring. The space transitions easily from ceremony to reception when you choose a room flip, with our team managing the transformation during an extended cocktail hour. This indoor setting at The Whitewood Ranch protects your reception from unexpected rain, heat, or humidity while maintaining a connection to the outdoors through those panoramic windows.
Conclusion
Ready to see how The Grand Verre enhances receptions at The Whitewood Ranch? We offer a glasshouse reception hall with natural lighting, including coordination and transparent pricing. Contact us at (386) 852-9703 or email jacy@whitewoodranch.com to schedule a tour. We're located at 2120 State Road 40, De Leon Springs, FL 32130, and tours are by appointment only.
FAQs
What makes The Grand Verre different from traditional reception halls?
Floor-to-ceiling windows bring in natural light and panoramic landscape views. The minimalist design with sleek white walls and stone pillars creates a sophisticated backdrop that works with any style.
What's included for our reception at The Whitewood Ranch?
We provide wooden cross-back chairs, rectangular farmhouse tables, professional coordination, a licensed bartender, setup and breakdown of your reception floorplan, and climate controlled space for up to 200 guests.
Can we bring our own caterer and vendors?
Yes. Outside caterers are allowed with approval and a service fee. We work with your chosen vendors, and our coordinator manages all vendor logistics on your reception day.
How does the room flip process work?
If you want your ceremony and reception in The Grand Verre, we can arrange an extended cocktail hour. Our team transforms the space from ceremony to reception setup while guests enjoy the cocktail atrium.