Tuscawilla Country Club

I have to say, Tuscawilla far exceeded my expectations. We originally booked at another venue and to our dismay, the place went out of business. We set up an appointment with Linda at TCC and the rest was history. Because of our certain situation, they were willing to cut the ceremony fee in half, upgrade our menu, and it ended up being thousands cheaper than our original venue! The day of our wedding was just as spectacular. Everyone commented on how beautiful our pictures came out as TCC provided the perfect backdrop. I you ate looking for something beautiful and on the lower end if your budget, do yourself a favor and call Linda at Tuscawilla!

It was sometimes difficult to get a response back via e-mail or phone; otherwise, everything went well. The day of the wedding, Ron and his staff were great to work with and so accommodating. They gave us extra last minute decorating ideas which were so much appreciated. The food was very good. We definitely would recommend this vendor for any wedding.

Ron, the caterer, was amazing at setting up my pictures for our kids' b'nai mitzvah party, not ceremony. Excellent job.

Linda Helm was a delight to work with. She worked well with our wedding planner and other vendors. She showed great flexibility in order to provide us with what we wanted at our reception. She was always responsive to any communications, and truly had our daughter's best interests at heart. The menu choices were interesting and there were several options for levels of service. The food and service were both excellent, and the head waiter made sure the bridal party's needs and desires were met. The club is a beautiful venue with plenty of parking. The balcony was a great feature for our photographer and for our daughter and her husband to make a grand entrance. The dance floor is very nice. Most importantly, I believe all of our guests had a great time. Several commented that this was one of the best weddings they had ever attended.

Dear Linda: I just want to say thank you so much, we had a wonderful time for my Sister's wedding. The Country club did an amazing job. The service was excellent, food was great! The ceremony site was setup early for us to decorate, thank you. The Reception and dinner was on time. All the guests were commenting on the property and the golf course. I want to say a special thanks to the servers, but one in paticular is your Captian "Ron", he went way and beyond the call of duty, he made my sister relax and comfortable during time of stress. He gave a special attention to my Dad, brought him a warm bowl of soup for him, so special. He is the best and so are you. You helped me with all the details and helped me with my sister as well as walk her down the stairs with her, while I got the bridal party situated. I highly recommend this venue to all brides and other special events. Sincerely Diana Thakur

We had my son's wedding at Tuscawilla on April 2nd, and it exceeded all expectations! I read the one negative review below and I implore you to disregard those comments ... we also originally booked with Kelly, but when Linda came in (who, by the way, has fantastic experience and an impeccable reputation in the wedding industry) she didn't miss a beat. She was even gracious and forgiving when we mistakenly missed a food tasting that we had scheduled. Besides Linda, I have to say that Ron, the Banquet Manager, was hands down the most professional, talented person I've ever worked in all my wedding planning. We did most of the decorating ourselves as we were on a budget, and he was creative, helpful, and kept us all calm as we set everything up. He even jumped right in and helped us break down at the end of the evening when we were so tired from the big night. The entire staff was fantastic. But when it all comes down to it, the venue itself is so lovely and has such a great warm vibe. The ceremony was outside and takes place under a beautiful old tree and the rooms inside (even a great room for the bride and her attendants to get ready in) were just perfect. The reception area is a big open room that really lends itself to a wonderful party where everyone can feel a part of the celebration. We looked at other beautiful venues such as Casa Feliz, The Courtyard at Lake Lucerne, etc., and they had all separate rooms so the guests wouldn't all be together. They just didn't have the same cohesive feel. Many of our guests also raved about the venue and the staff after the wedding. Reasonable prices, amazing staff, beautiful surroundings. You will have a wonderful wedding if you choose TCC!

Let me start with saying that I just read the review under my own. This person gave an average of 1 star for a wedding only one week before my own. Interestingly, our wedding could not have gone any better, run any smoother, or have been any more beautiful than ours at Tuscawilla. We originally booked with Kelly the wedding coordinator (who is a sweetheart), however, after she left we worked exclusively with Jackie the catering manager. Jackie is on her game and was so helpful the entire time leading to the wedding (planning the menu, tastings, setup, timing, lots of phone calls, etc.) and was at the ceremony/reception the entire time day of the wedding. In addition, the lead banquet server, Ron, was so attentive to myself, my husband, and our parents. He also coordinated with us about the setup of the reception and ceremony and it looked SO BEAUTIFUL thanks to his attention to detail. Both Jackie and Ron are true assets to Tuscawilla. If I could give 10 stars on "quality of service" and "flexibility" I would (because of them). The serving staff in general were fun, nice, and professional. The food and appetizers was fabulous and delicious. We went with food not on the typical catering menu thanks to Jackie's and JP's (head chef) advice....YUM! I can't comment on the new wedding coordinator, Linda, because we barely spoke to her. To sum up: I"m so happy we had our wedding at Tuscawilla because the service was great and the location is gorgeous. Thank you Tuscawilla and a big thank you to Jackie who really worked hard to make our day great!

We just had our reception at Tuscawilla Country Club last week. It turned out fine in the end, thanks to the help of the Jakie and Ron (who were beyond helpful), but planning it was AWFUL. The new wedding person, Linda, was beyond unprofessional and did not get back to us regarding costs or small details. In fact, one week before the wdding, she called 3 numbers and left a series of messages because beer selections had not been chosen yet...even though we had tried to contact her weeks before to sort it out. She could she not send us a PDF file, but continued to keep us in the dark about costs right up until the very last minute. She was defensive and rude when dealing with us. To top it all off, we paid for an open bar until 11.30pm, and we had 6 guests tell us that from 10.45pm onward the bartender was not only charging for beer but then POCKETING the cash in front of them. We booked with Tuscawilla last year when Kelly was in charge. The new bridal person, Linda, is single handly taking down the reputation of the place. DO NOT do your wedding or recpetion here by any means. It is a pretty location but the wedding planning department leaves much to be desired. The only thing I worried about on my wedding day was my reception at Tuscawilla - I promise if you chose this location the same will happen to you. Please book somewhere else, you will be glad you did! I never fill out online reviews, but I feel so strongly and want to help others. Absolutely awful service and very unprofessional leading up to the event. It takes about 4 days-week on average for a call back regarding even the smallest detail. We are so lucky that Jackie and Ron were there on the day. Thank you!

Kelly was very helpful and responsive to all my questions and concerns. The service the day of the wedding was wonderful. I couldn't be more happier :)

This place is beautiful! Very picturesque! We had our wedding there this month and it felt like a scene out of the 1920s with the look of the whole place. I recommend it to any bride getting married. The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly. Very spacious and elegant. If I had to do it all over again I would still choose Tuscawilla.

Manny and I want to thank you so much for the wonderful staff you have working there and all the attention that was given to us. From the moment I arrived at the club to us leaving last your staff were wonderful. For example most brides are a reck well I was no different the one before me but you had such a great team working there that they even helped me breath and I can honestly say that sometimes we do forget to breath since you just want everything to be perfect. Well I do have to say everything was indeed perfect at least it was to me and everyone that came.. Absolutely breathtaking done from the napkins to the staff tending to our guest. I am so pleased with everything I can't imagine that I am so glad we did it there. Food was excellent and coming from that line a work it takes alot for Manny to be impressed but he was and everyone talked about how good the food was and all your staff. May your staff all continue to be blessed because I know they were all a blessing to both Manny and I. Thanks again for your help in making this the most amazing day of our lives. Hugs Michele and Manuel F.

The Tuscawilla Country Club was the most perfect place to have our wedding! It was an absolutely beautiful setting for our outdoor ceremony. The food was so great at our reception that people were still telling how good it was for weeks after. And we were so surprised to see the prices associated with TCC! For such a beautiful country club, it was surprisingly affordable. Kelly was awesome! With every request or question I threw at her, she had a solution. She is so pleasant and really makes you feel at ease. TCC is highly recommended by us!

Kelly is wonderful! Getting in touch with her was always easy. She was always willing to answer questions and help in any way she could. The food and service at the reception was great too! There are many great spots for outside photos also.

Kelly was the best to work with!! She always, always,always got back with me immediately and helped me in any way she could. The staff were very friendly the entire wedding night and made sure the bride and groom were taken care of in any way! The food was great- and everyone loved it. I recommend this venue for anyone! Love you guys!!!

Kelly at Tuscawilla was so helpful and went out of her way to help us at all costs. The site is beautiful and very private. They only schedule one wedding at a time so you have the entire site to yourself. The food was good and the staff was very friendly. They offer a customized package deal to fit your personal needs as well as meeting a budget.Tuscawilla met all of our expectations and more.

Tuscawilla was awesome, the place looked amazing. Kelly was great to work with and knowing that she was able to accommodate everything we wanted and make us feel like everything would be taken care of, made it one less thing we had to worry about on our day. We knew from the first time we saw the site and met with Kelly, this is where we wanted to have our reception, and we wouldn't have changed anything!

I was planning my wedding from a distance and Tuscawilla Country Club did a great job of being flexible with my needs. The wedding was beautiful, everything went according to plan. I was very happy with the way all my planning came together. All the vendors were wonderful and worked together so I was not constantly asked a million questions. I would do it all over again and work with the same exact people!

Although not the bride, as mother of the groom I would like to comment. Kelly Besser was fabulous to work with! There was nothing about my son's wedding that I would change. The recent improvements in the physical plant made for a beautiful evening. Many guests commented to me about how delicious the food was. The young servers were very professional, and the evening was a huge success. I found this venue to be an exceptional value for the money and would highly recommend it to anyone planning a wedding.

Nathen and I have to say that having our ceremony and reception at Tuscawilla Country Club was a great experience. We cannot say enough about the time and care Kelly Besser gave to us as clients. She really took the time to comfort and explain the entire process to us. Kelly was always there to take my calls and make sure things were organized the way we expected. The wedding went off without a hitch! The bartenders and servers were also spectacular with handling the reception. We would recommend Tuscawilla to anyone getting married in Central Florida. The only "complaint" I would have as a thing that the club may want to improve, is the grass for the outdoor wedding. It was very rough and difficult to walk in. I'm not sure if it was nature, or if there could have been another location with a smoother platform to walk in. It was extremely difficult to avoid tripping over my dress in the grass. Otherwise, everything was comfortable and beautiful.

Kelly was wonderful to work with. As a full time grad student and employee, I barely had any time to do anything. I wanted something small and this venue was perfect for my small wedding. She helped coordinate everything which was a true relief for me. She is very sweet and I was amazed at how well the staff was able to put everything in place so easily the day of. My only concern was that the food would not turn out good, but the meal was delicious and the chicken was nice and tender!