Wedding Venues Central Florida
We love being a place brides can come to for answers! Here is a collection of some of our favorite wedding venues in central Florida where brides styled by The Bridal Finery have gotten married.
For a full Central Florida Wedding Venue search, we recommend visiting Wedding Venue Map.
Located 30 minutes outside of downtown Orlando, Bella Collina sits on hills of beautiful landscape and Tuscany inspired architecture. Bella Collina is known for its iconic views and wedding event space. They offer wedding weekend packages.
The Chart House is a great spot for couples looking for an intimate seaside wedding. The outdoor space has a beautiful view of the ocean and antique sailboats. The indoor space offers views of the intracoastal. Take a look at our bride who got married there.
Becoming one of the most iconic buildings in Orlando, this space has sophistication and downtown vibes. They have several indoor ballrooms as well as a rooftop terrace. It truly is space to make it your own.
Tucked away from the business of the Orlando, couples will find themselves transported to a tropical destination. From a laid-back barefoot brunch to a black-tie formal wedding, Paradise Cove has the versatility to do both.
Lake Mary Events Center Lake Mary, FL
Lake Mary Events Center is conveniently located just outside of Downtown Orlando and is tucked away in an intimate environment. This central florida wedding venue offers couples a completely blank canvas with both outdoor and indoor space for their big day.
Situated on 8 acres of green farmland, Up The Creek Farms offers romantic views perfect for a wedding ceremony. Old oak trees and flower beds adorn the farm along with a 140 Decklan House. The venue carries out Southern charm.
The resort sits on 1,500 acres with a private lake and several venue spaces including indoor ballrooms, outdoor lake views, and a beach front. The wedding venues can accommodate intimates to a large guests count.
Tucked away in an intimate setting, The Howey Mansion provides couples with so many breathtaking features. Couples will adore its historical charm, one of a kind architecture and elegantly appointed gardens.
Luxmore Grande Estate Winter Springs,FL
Luxmore is a luxury exclusive venue with all of the delicate details of a traditional estate, making for an impeccable wedding destination. Both the outdoor and indoor spaces are unbelievably beautiful and breathtaking.
Located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, The Delamater House is a unique and elegantly appointed farmhouse-style venue. This venue is the perfect blend of rustic and classic charm. Nestled away in a private oasis with over 10 acres of land.
Club Lake Weddings
Apopka, Fl
Described as ‘uniquely magical’ wedding venue, Club Lake is located in the heart of Central Florida waiting to celebrate your special day! You will fall in love with their country elegant atmosphere hidden in an intimate setting.
Four Seasons Resort in Orlando provides an array of backdrops for couples to create their most special day. From their perfectly manicured landscape to their impeccable ballrooms, each option will surely take your guests’ breath away.
What was once a private home over 100 years ago, The Highland Manor is now one of Orlando’s best vintage gems. With the perfect blend of southern character and effortless elegance, The Highland Manor has it all.
Heathrow Country Club is recognized as one of the most prestigious country clubs in Central Florida and was established over 35 years ago. Classic elegance, top-notch service, and warm hospitality are what couples can expect when exploring Heathrow Country Club as a venue option for their wedding.
From a rustic backdrop, to a tropical environment to the perfect garden setting, The Acre ties it all together in one spot! This unexpected venue is located just outside of Orlando’s historic College Park.
A peaceful wedding venue located 30 minutes outside of Orlando. Bramble Tree Estate offers a large landscape for picturesque wedding photos and creating a custom wedding. The property offers three different outdoor locations.
The 5 acre secret garden located off of Lake Maitland, is a treasured local landscape to the Winter Park area. Our brides love this secluded space for intimate wedding ceremonies and elopements. Dock photos are the best.
Royal Crest Room located in Saint Cloud is quite the hidden gem. The outdoor space is an immaculate garden featuring natural Florida scenery. The indoor ballroom is a clean and neutral space with windows allowing for natural light.
Isleworth Country Club provides the most picturesque Florida feel on wedding day. From the outdoor lakeside ceremony space to the Mediterranean-style ballroom for the reception, you cannot go wrong.
Omni Orlando Resort
Championsgate, Fl
Omni Orlando Resort is an extraordinary Orlando wedding venue that has an unmatched reputation for exceptional service and providing an unforgettable experience. For brides and grooms looking not only for their wedding venue but a total destination including guest accommodations and much more, Omni Orlando has it all!
For those looking for breathtaking views of the ocean and tropical scenery, look no further. The Ritz Carlton Amelia Island is a one-of-a-kind place for couples to say I Do. Enjoy incredible indoor and outdoor wedding options.
Originally built in 1904, Sydonie Mansion is a historic mansion located in the beautiful quiet town of Mount Dora. With breathtaking manicured grounds and its Old Florida charm, Sydonie Mansion is the perfect backdrop for all types of outdoor weddings. The photo spots are endless.
We love this Historic estate nestled off Park Ave. The cobblestone walkways and brick walls add a soft charm. This venue is perfect for a local intimate affair. The venue can host the ceremony and reception.
Alfond Inn presents couples planning their wedding a boutique hotel set in one of Central Florida’s most popular and enjoyable cities, Winter Park. With both a modern and European flair, many wedding styles are achievable.
Situated on gorgeous Lake Maitland couples will find Winter Park Racquet club the ideal oasis for their wedding. They offer lakeside space for both ceremony and reception with coordinating indoor options. With unbeatable in-house culinary and professional and personable staff.
The Mulberry is the perfect marriage between southern elegance and a rustic modern feel. Giant oaks align the outdoor ceremony space. The traditional style barn is a blank canvas for reception with a clean backdrop and woodsy elements.
All of Your Wedding Venue Questions Answered by Our Venue Expert, Bri Marbais.
What are the top things couples should know before they contact a wedding venue in Central Florida?
Budget - Rather than jumping into contacting Orlando wedding venues blindly, having a rough idea of their pricing even if it's a range and knowing how much you and your partner have set aside for this piece of the wedding is crucial. Typically more than 50% of the budget will be allocated towards the venue which may include the food and beverage. In order to avoid any disappointment, conducting market research for weddings in Orlando and what they cost on average will help guide you through the budget creation process. A great tool for couples to use is the many Orlando weddings Facebook groups. Couples who are actively planning their weddings, gather together online and are constantly bouncing ideas off of each other.
Guest Count - What has been one of the most painful parts of wedding planning is without a doubt one of the most important. We highly recommend creating your guest list quickly after the engagement happens. It's nearly impossible to begin planning the wedding without the guest list being completed. Every wedding venue in Central Florida has a different guest count capacity. Most Orlando wedding venues have an abundance of information readily available on their website including their minimum and maximum capacity. This is definitely something you will want to know in advance to make sure that the particular venue is a good fit for your wedding guest count.
Date - One of the first questions wedding venues in Central Florida will ask couples when they inquire is what date are you considering and is your date flexible. Booking windows for Orlando wedding venues range anywhere between 24mo-9mo. It's truly a rare occurrence for couples to score the one and only date they choose for their wedding. Prior to reaching out to the venue, couples need to answer the question, is it the date itself or the time of year that's more important? We encourage couples to be as flexible with their date as possible.
Time of Day - Depending on the flexibility of the wedding venue, typically they will ask what your preferred time of day is for your ceremony and reception. Most wedding venues in Central Florida offer a variety of rental options that vary based on the time of day. Nevertheless, there are venues where this isn't the case and they do not offer couples the option of their preferred time of day. If this is something that is important to you, this decision should be made in advance. Having the conversation with the important players prior to reaching out to the venues for information and scheduling tours only saves you time.
Style - With over 300 wedding venues in Central Florida and growing, narrowing down which style of venue you are considering will greatly help when starting the search. Orlando offers couples a little bit of everything - from ballrooms, to barns, to estates, country clubs, gardens and more! Pinterest is always the easiest place to start building your wedding venue inspiration. It doesn't make sense to inquire or visit venues that don't work within the vibe you are trying to achieve. Central Florida couples also have an incredible tool which we highly recommend, Wedding Venue Map.
What ten questions should every couple ask their wedding venue?
What is the rental fee for the space and how many hours does it include?
Do you have both indoor and outdoor options?
What is the comfortable vs maximum capacity for the spaces?
Do you have on site getting ready accommodations for the bride?
Do you have onsite accommodations for guests?
Do you require couples to purchase event insurance?
Do you require couples to hire a wedding planner?
Do you require couples to only work with the wedding vendors on your preferred list?
If outdoor spaces are available for rent, do you have a back up plan for inclement weather?
If the backup plan has to be utilized due to inclement weather, when does the call need to be made?
What are important things to keep in mind with deciding on outdoor wedding venue in Central Florida?
The back up plan is probably the most important thing to keep in mind when deciding on an outdoor wedding in Central Florida. Will the back up plan make you as equally happy as the original plan? If you have to fall back on plan b, will additional decor be needed to make the space work? Also, because the Florida weather is so unpredictable, knowing when you have to decide on the back up plan on the day of the wedding is something to consider. Hosting an outdoor wedding will potentially require additional power, lighting and bathrooms which will most likely lead to additional costs and more wedding pros that most couples don't realize. Depending on the time of year, guess comfort is something to keep in mind when deciding on having an outdoor wedding in Central Florida. If it's going to be a warmer time of year hand fans are always a great idea and additional beverage stations or if it's going to be a cooler time of year fun throw blankets or heaters should be considered. Providing guests with as much detail as possible prior to the wedding will also help them better prepare. Having a wedding website is the most effective and organized way to do so. Lastly, couples need to confirm with the wedding venue on whether or not the city or county has a noise ordinance set in place. This will greatly affect which route couples go for entertainment and the timing for the day.
How much do wedding venues cost?
Wedding venues in Central Florida cost all over the map. It's important to first differentiate the venues that offer catering in house versus those that are just space because the pricing is typically significantly different. Wedding venues that offer catering in house sometimes have a lesser rental fee because they also have a food and beverage minimum that has to be achieved. On the other hand, wedding venues that are simply supplying space only, tend to have a higher rental fee. Day of the week and season also have a lot to do with the cost of the wedding venue. It's really important to ask the question if the day of the week and or particular month affect the pricing.
What are the pros and cons to hiring a wedding venue with on site food and beverage?
Pros - Choosing a wedding venue that handles the food and beverage on site provides a one stop shop for all catering needs. For many this is their first time planning a large scale event and knowing all the ins and outs of the food and beverage needed for a wedding can be very overwhelming. This will be a huge weight lifted off of couples shoulders knowing that the culinary team at their venue has everything taken care of, professionally. For our foodie couples, having the knowledge of an onsite food and beverage team can really take the experience for guests to the next level. They have the tools and experience to present couples with out of the box and unique ideas through the culinary to really wow attendees.
Cons - For couples looking for a specific cuisine, choosing a venue that does the food and beverage in house can be challenging. In this case, it will require a lot more research and communication on the front end of the venue booking process as to whether or not the venue can really pull off the preferred style of food the couple is looking for. It wouldn't hurt to ask the venue if they would allow a tasting prior to officially locking in the venue to make sure the food is up to par with the couple's likings.
Why should couples consider using a wedding venue for their wedding instead of a family estate?
It is a common misconception that having a wedding at your home or the home of a family member is easier and more cost effective. Majority of the time once couples put all of the moving parts and pieces to paper, the total opposite is quickly realized. The logistics needed to actually pull off an at home wedding alone are frightening enough not to mention the possibility of liability or unwarranted damage. Choosing a wedding venue will alleviate an enormous amount of stress from the couple and their family.