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Northeast Florida’s Beverage Burros
Mini donkeys for weddings, parties & corporate events • Fully Insured • FL ServSafe Certified • Women Owned

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Meet some of the boys of Burro Buddies!

Pickles & Petey already know when that halter and saddle go on, it’s showtime — but now there’s a new guy in the crew!

Peppers is the newest member of Burro Buddies, and he’s officially ready to join us for the Fall 2026 season!

His very first event debut was at Mabelle Estates, where he quickly figured out that this event life comes with LOTS of attention — including plenty of cuddles with their sweet owner, Deyni!

Then he made his wedding debut at one of our favorite venues, @all4onefarms and did such a great job. He had sweet cuddles and photos with the bride and all the guests!

And if you meet Peppers, you’ll quickly learn this boy is a LOVE BUG. He absolutely loves attention, scratches and snuggles and is happiest when he gets all the attention.

Our donkeys truly enjoy the interaction, attention and new experiences that come with event days — it provides the mental stimulation and enrichment they enjoy!

Limited Fall 2026 dates remain
Spring 2027 is filling up, and we are booking into Fall 2027. If you are looking at a Saturday they go quick! So if you are thinking of having us for your event, contact us before your date is gone!

Photos by: @destinationswithdana

#BurroBuddiesfl #beverageburros #beerburros #eventdonkeys #minidonkeysofinstagram by @burrobuddiesfl

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Sometimes I look at them and think… how did these little donkeys become such a big part of my story?

I've been in healthcare over 20 years and a Registered Nurse for almost 15 of those years. Working in clinics, inpatient hospital post op care, open heart recovery ICU and trauma operating room. I needed a pivot, to do something I truly love with my beloved animals, and so I did. What started as just an idea turned into something I never thought I could do. Start a business off an idea I had one day sitting on my back porch wanting to do something more.

I now call that moment my pivot point.

They’ve brought smiles to events, gotten complete strangers talking, created some pretty unforgettable moments—and somewhere along the way, they changed me. They changed me into this person who lights up when they are around and when I see the joy they bring to others.

They pushed me outside my comfort zone, forced me to put my trust in them and myself, helped me build something of my own. They absolutely love having a job and the new adventures they go on together.

I definitely never thought, "One day I'll own a business, and I definitely never thought, "One day I'll own a business where mini donkeys crash weddings", yet here I am.

Thanks for being here, cheering us on and supporting my little amazing herd!

What is something in your life you never imagined would become part of your story?????

#minidonkeys
#WeddingGoals #weddingdonkeys #beerburrosofinstagram #beverageburros by @burrobuddiesfl

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2 months ago

A little re-introduction and about me for all the new faces around here!

Hi, I’m Terrie — owner of Burro Buddies, Registered Nurse, lifelong animal lover, professional donkey decorator, and the person behind the messages, planning, custom décor and most crazy ideas you see around here.

Before Burro Buddies, healthcare was my world. I’ve worked in healthcare for over 20 years and have been an RN for almost 15. I’ve worked in clinics, inpatient post-op care, open-heart recovery in the CVICU and eventually the ortho trauma operating room.

I worked hard, kept pushing myself and reached what felt like the top of nursing I had set out to achieve. I’m incredibly proud of that career and everything it taught me.

But eventually I started asking myself...what's next?!

I wanted something different. Something that combined my love for animals, people and creating experiences that make people genuinely happy.

One day that little thought became an idea.

And apparently it was… bringing the miniature donkeys I love so much to parties.

Because of this, I'm not your typical “business owner.” I can be awkward. Sometimes I have a whole thought in my head and absolutely no idea how to put it into words. Putting myself out there, networking and being the face of a business definitely doesn’t always come naturally to me.

But what DOES come naturally is how deeply I care about this little business and my donkeys.

I care about my animals. I care about their happiness and giving them a job they genuinely enjoy. I care about the people who trust us to be part of their special moments. And I care about creating an experience that makes people stop, smile, laugh and connect.

Burro Buddies has pushed me outside my comfort zone in ways I never expected. It’s taught me to trust my ideas, trust my animals and, most importantly, trust myself.

So if you’re new here, welcome! I’m Terrie — nurse, business owner, animal lover, slightly awkward human 😂 and the person who decided miniature donkeys absolutely belong at weddings! by @burrobuddiesfl

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2 months ago

Mini donkeys, floral leis, and beers in their saddlebags… need we say more?! 🫏🌸🍻 The sweetest little surprise for cocktail hour, and easily one of the cutest wedding additions we’ve ever seen! We loved creating custom floral leis for these adorable Burro Buddies to wear while they stole the show!!!

Sarah & Ross | 9.6.2026

Planning | @uncorkedoccasions
Florist | @tularosefloralevents
Venue | @thewhitewoodranch
Photo | @iamtymac
Burro Buddies | @burrobuddiesfl
Content Creator | @lovemarj_xo
Makeup & Hair | @sarinadurden.beauty

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#weddingflorist #floridaweddingflorist #staugustinewedding #staugustingweddings #floridawedding taken in The Whitewood Ranch LLC by @burrobuddiesfl

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4 days ago

Savannah & Judd’s Teaser Film | 10/7/26

What a wedding to remember! Rain from Hurricane Isaias was forecasted for the whole day but not one drop fell!

Thank you @judd_chancey and @savannah.laree for trusting us in capturing this beautiful day!

And thank you to all the vendor teams for crushing it!

Venue: @valleyviewsfrr
Photography: @madisonabernathyphotography
Videography: @aandsphotofilm
Entertainment: @mbcentertainment2323
Catering: @hillsbbq
Florals: @southernrefinery
Makeup: @hmbymariahderi
Beer Burros: @burrobuddiesfl
Dress Designer: @ritavinieris
Groom Cake: @sandrbakingco
Bride Cake: Ryan Perez
Guitarist: @rogers_eli
Bridal Party Hair: Jess Howard & Caitlyn Halle DeNuzio
Bridesmaid Dresses: @azazieofficial

#centralfloridaweddingvideographer #floridaweddingvideography #floridaweddingvideographer #weddingfilm #hurricaneisaias taken in Valley View at SFRR by @burrobuddiesfl

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6 days ago

From stockyard donkey to Burro Buddies’ absolute STAR!

Meet Mr. Pickles—our most requested donkey, resident diva, and king of the side-eye!

This little guy is SASSY, full of personality, and knows exactly how to work a crowd. Don’t take that side-eye personally… he gives it to EVERYONE!

Pickles knows his job, knows when it’s showtime, and most importantly… he knows there better be TREATS involved!

He’s come a long way from his stockyard days, and now he’s stealing hearts, posing for pictures, and living his best life as a Burro Buddies celebrity!

A little sass, a whole lot of personality, and just enough attitude to keep us all entertained. We wouldn't have him any other way!

#MrPickles #BurroBuddiesfl #weddingdonkey #eventdonkeys #MiniDonkey by @burrobuddiesfl

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6 days ago

The calm before the celebration.

The boys grabbing a little snack while we wait for the ceremony to finish and cocktail hour to begin. They have no idea they’re about to become two of the most popular guys at the wedding.

A little grazing, a little patience… then it’s time to make guests smile!

#BurroBuddies #BeverageBurros #WeddingDonkeys #CocktailHour #FloridaWeddings by @burrobuddiesfl

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Behind the cute donkeys is a whole lot of work—but building Burro Buddies from the ground up has been worth every dirty boot, long day, and late night.

I really couldn’t do it without my husband, though. Married 19 years and counting, and I never imagined this chapter of our life would include getting to be a small part of so many other couples starting their lives together.

#EntrepreneurLife #BeerBurros #BTSHustle #WomenOwnedBusiness #BurroBuddies by @burrobuddiesfl

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15 days ago

This week, Josh and I are heading across the country to California for the Donkey Welfare Symposium at UC Davis, and I am so excited!!

When I first fell in love with donkeys, I had no idea just how intelligent, emotional and affectionate they are—or how deeply they connect with their humans. The more I’ve learned about them, the more passionate I’ve become about educating others about these incredibly misunderstood animals.

I love bringing them out into the world and watching the joy and peace they bring to people. Seeing someone light up when they meet one of our donkeys is still one of my most favorite parts of what we do.

As Burro Buddies grows, I want my knowledge to grow right along with it - so we decided to make a trip across the country to learn more to better serve our herd.

#MiniDonkey #morethanbeverageburros #minidonkeysofinstagram #miniherd #burrobuddiesfl by @burrobuddiesfl

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20 days ago

Come with me to the open house of Mabelle Estates in Gainesville, one of Central Florida’s newest wedding venues 🤍

Trying to get better about actually sharing the sessions, venues, BTS, and random photographer life stuff that usually just lives in my camera roll lol.

Palm Coast based, always down to travel 🧳

More on TikTok: @byflorenciaphotography

#FloridaWeddingPhotographer #CentralFloridaWedding #FloridaPhotographer #GainesvilleFL #StAugustinePhotographer taken in Gainesville, Florida by @burrobuddiesfl

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20 days ago

A little recap from the open house at @mabelle_estates in Gainesville!!

Thank you so much to Deyni for inviting us out and giving us the chance to see her beautiful new venue and the vision she has for this historic property. I got to meet so many talented local vendors, eat some really good food and bombbb drinks 💋

I’m excited to see this space come to life and wishing y’all the absolute best!! taken in Gainesville, Florida by @burrobuddiesfl

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23 days ago

Had the best time at the @mabelle_estates Open House Last night getting to know a little about their vision for this beautiful Estate and all the hard work they are putting in to make it happen
Their sweet dog Matteo stole the show and @color.sugar
Had the cutest macaroons of him that were also delicious per usual.

So excited for Gainesville and this stunning new addition taken in Mabelle Estates by @burrobuddiesfl

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