Martingayle Plantation — Attraction in Wetumpka

Above and beyond all expectations. An absolutely gorgeous venue with 5-star service and accommodations. I could not be more thrilled and thankful that we got to have our wedding here at Martingayle. They made our day everything I had prayed for since I was a little girl. From having fishing poles, a pool, a bar, and bunks for the groomsmen or guests to having the most thought through and perfect quarters for myself and the bridesmaids to get ready in, this venue has it all (even a baby calf, Tuffy, to take pictures with). Len and Maggie did everything we asked of them and more. They were amazing hosts and made the vision of our day come to life. With my husband and his family being from Montana, I wanted to have the true feel of a southern wedding, of how I was raised, and what the southern culture represents, and Martingayle delivered this and more. You can tell all the love and the detail that goes into running this place from Len and his team. Everything was pristine and thought through. We did have rain the day of our wedding, and honestly I was a little bummed because I thought we were going to have to move everything inside to where we were hosting the reception behind the main house, but Len made it clear that it was my call and they would do whatever would make me happy. Next thing I know, him and his team are helping haul some of our older guests on his side-by-side outside, wiping down pews, lifting and moving our very heavy cross for our unity candle all back outside to the area in front of the antebellum home minutes before the ceremony was set to start. It's this kind of care and service that set Martingayle apart from other venues in the area.

I could go on and on about all the amenities Martingayle is equipped with but I will just touch on a few. We had our rehearsal dinner and our wedding ceremony and reception out at Martingayle. They have several options of where to set each up and were willing to go with whatever we decided. Due to weather we ended up not using the back porch of the home, but it is just as beautiful and would be a perfect spot for a luncheon or rehearsal dinner. The reception barn is gorgeous and has a lake right off the back. The doors of the barn open up to the lake where there are cows and beautiful scenery for your guests. The barn also is equipped with a great stage for the band and multiple bars and an area perfect for catering to set up. The bridesmaids' quarters have a bar with 4-5 mirrors perfect for hair and makeup to get your best friends ready for the big day and it also has a full kitchen, laundry room, and beds for naps that may be needed throughout the long day of getting ready. And not to mention, it is also gorgeously decorated with a western style. Literally every detail has been perfected to make your day special. I can't thank Len and Maggie enough for helping host our wedding in June. We are forever grateful for the love and attention to detail they show with each wedding. Thank y'all for sharing such a special place with us. Martingayle is a true...

I cannot say enough good things about Martingayle Plantation. The houses, property, and reception barn are just stunning. We had our wedding in August of 2023 and had the property from Friday-Sunday. We hosted our rehearsal dinner on the back porch of the main house. With tables on the porch and in the yard, we hosted about 60 people, had room for a buffet line, and used the steps as a stage for speeches. The bridesmaids and I slept in the main house and the groomsmen and my husband stayed in the guest house on Friday night. It was so nice to have the whole wedding party spend the evening together and not have to drive anywhere. On Saturday, we girls spent the whole day getting ready in the lovely main house. The guys rode around the farm, fished in the pond (with rods provided at the venue), and finished setting up any last wedding-day details.

Exactly one week before our wedding, a tornado hit the plantation (see their instagram for before and after photos) and left devastating damage. In exactly a week, Len and his crew cleared an entire equipment building and 50+ trees that had come down. They patched a hole in the house’s roof, and repaired and painted the fences so we could have the Brahmans out front. The property was so beautiful when we arrived, and looked as if nothing had even happened. It is beautifully kept and landscaped.

Len bent over backwards for us to have everything that we wanted on our special day. He was easy to communicate with and very personable. The venue was amazing and I would not change a thing about our wedding day. We HIGHLY recommend Martingayle Plantation for your...

I literally could write a book about how amazing this place and the people are! They are some of the most amazing people out there! This was the only venue I visited for my wedding because I instantly fell in love and knew this was where I was meant to be! The venue was absolutely stunning, my guests couldn’t quit talking about it and neither could I! I also was able to take my engagement photos there which was sooo amazing, even in March it was gorgeous! I could go on and on about how wonderful my experience was and would recommend EVERYONE go visit and have your wedding there!

**Adding this comment almost a year later! Looking back at our beautiful wedding day I would not change a thing! I still cannot get over the property and just how beautiful it is and hope to be able to go back soon! Len will make you feel like family and make sure your day is as perfect as can be! Still could not have asked for a more...