BEST WEDDING VENUES IN ORLANDO
According to a Wedding Planner with 15+ Years of Experience
After planning hundreds of weddings and events over the past 15 years, we know as much as you do, that not all weddings are the same. Not all client needs are the same. And not everyone’s style is the same.
There are 4 core differences in venue needs for modern brides and grooms:
- Capacity: The average wedding in Orlando has about 110 guests. However, some people are hosting weddings as small as 50, and some as large as 500+. To help you find venues that meet your capacity needs, we created a separate section for venues with a capacity over 200 below.
- Catering: While many venues require you to cater your food through them, this does not work for everyone. For multicultural weddings with specific meal items you’d want to serve, or simply wanting to choose your own (licensed) caterer who specializes in your favorite meal options, you may want a venue that gives more flexibility in the area. This is why we have a specific section below for venues that allow outside catering.
- Indoor/Outdoor: If you’re hosting a wedding in the middle of Summer or the middle of Winter then you may be seeking an indoor venue, but if your wedding is in more mild times, you may want part or all of your wedding to be outdoors. We’ve noted which venues below provide outdoor options for the ceremony or reception
- Style: Everyone’s style is unique, so we’ve provided a list of venues with different styles for you to choose from.
SECTION 1: VENUES THAT ARE CATERING HALLS
1. DISNEY'S WEDDING PAVILION
An iconic glass chapel on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon with views of Cinderella Castle. Disneys legendary attention to detail and white glove service. Ability to customize with Disney characters, fireworks, and magical touches. The ultimate fairytale wedding experience.
Overview
- City: Lake Buena Vista, FL
- Max capacity: 250 guests seated
- Provides in house catering only
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- An iconic glass chapel on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon with views of Cinderella Castle
- Disney’s legendary attention to detail and white-glove service
- Ability to customize with Disney characters, fireworks, and magical touches
- Your guests can stay at Disney resorts and enjoy the parks
- The ultimate fairytale wedding experience
2. KRAFT AZALEA GARDEN
A stunning 5 acre lakefront garden in Winter Park one of Orlandos hidden gems. Giant azaleas, cypress trees, and Lake Maitland views create natural beauty. The amphitheater ceremony site is breathtaking and romantic. City managed venue that is surprisingly budget friendly.
Overview
- City: Winter Park, FL
- Max capacity: 300 guests seated
- Requires outside catering
- Outdoor venue
What couples love:
- A stunning 5-acre lakefront garden in Winter Park one of Orlando’s hidden gems
- Giant azaleas, cypress trees, and Lake Maitland views create natural beauty
- The amphitheater ceremony site is breathtaking and romantic
- City-managed venue that’s surprisingly budget-friendly
- Perfect for couples wanting garden elegance without the resort price tag
3. PARADISE COVE
A tropical lakefront venue with a white sand beach and tiki huts. Multiple ceremony sites, including a beach gazebo and waterfront deck. The team is warm, professional, and handles everything seamlessly. Island chic atmosphere perfect for laid-back tropical celebrations.
Overview
- City: Orlando, FL
- Max capacity: 180+ guests seated
- Provides in-house catering only
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- A tropical lakefront venue with white sand beach and tiki huts
- Multiple ceremony sites, including a beach gazebo and waterfront deck
- The team is warm and professional and handles everything seamlessly
- Island-chic atmosphere perfect for laid-back, tropical celebrations
4. BELLA COLLINA
A stunning Tuscan-inspired estate in Montverde with rolling hills. Sir Nick Faldo designed the golf course and elegant clubhouse. Multiple ceremony sites with breathtaking Central Florida views. Service that is refined, attentive, and makes you feel like royalty.
Overview
- City: Montverde, FL
- Max capacity: 180 guests seated
- Provides in-house catering only
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- A stunning Tuscan-inspired estate in Montverde with rolling hills
- Sir Nick Faldo-designed golf course and elegant clubhouse
- Multiple ceremony sites with breathtaking Central Florida views
- Service that’s refined, attentive, and makes you feel like royalty
- Perfect for couples wanting European elegance in Florida
5. LEU GARDEN
A 50 acre botanical garden in downtown Orlando with stunning plant collections. Multiple ceremony sites including the rose garden and historic Leu House. Natural beauty means minimal decor needed. Budget friendly for the level of beauty and sophistication you get.
Overview
- City: Orlando, FL
- Max capacity: 180 guests seated
- Provides in house catering only
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- A 50-acre botanical garden in downtown Orlando with stunning plant collections
- Multiple ceremony sites including the rose garden and historic Leu House
- Natural beauty means minimal decor needed
- Budget-friendly for the level of beauty and sophistication you get
- Perfect for nature-loving couples who want garden romance
SECTION 2: VENUES THAT ALLOW OUTSIDE CATERING
PERFECT FOR CLIENTS WITH PARTICULAR CATERING & CULTURAL NEEDS
1. THE ARCE ORLANDO
A modern industrial venue in downtown Orlando featuring exposed brick, high ceilings, and huge windows. Blank canvas space perfect for creative couples. Great for urban weddings with total vendor control.
Overview
- City: Orlando, FL
- Max capacity: 250 guests seated
- Allows outside catering
- Indoor venue only
What couples love:
- A modern industrial venue in downtown Orlando.
- Outside catering allowed. Exposed brick, high ceilings, and huge windows.
- Blank canvas space perfect for creative couples.
- Great for urban weddings with total vendor control.
2. HIGHLAND MANOR
A historic 1903 mansion in Apopka with Southern charm. Beautiful oak trees, wrap around porches, and elegant interiors. Affordable and flexible. Perfect for couples wanting historic Florida elegance with catering freedom.
Overview
- City: Apopka, FL
- Max capacity: 300 guests seated
- Allows outside catering
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- A historic 1903 mansion in Apopka with Southern charm.
- Outside catering allowed.
- Beautiful oak trees, wrap-around porches, and elegant interiors. Affordable and flexible.
- Perfect for couples wanting historic Florida elegance with catering freedom.
3. THE DUBSDREAD BALLROOM
A historic 1924 building on a golf course near downtown Orlando. Art Deco charm and lakefront views. Budget friendly with character. Great for couples wanting vintage Florida with vendor flexibility.
Overview
- City: Orlando, FL
- Max capacity: 250 guests seated
- Allows outside catering with approval
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- A historic 1924 building on a golf course near downtown Orlando.
- Outside catering allowed with approval.
- Art Deco charm and lakefront views. Budget-friendly with character.
- Great for couples wanting vintage Florida with vendor flexibility.
4. WINTER PARKS FARMERS MARKET PAVILION
A covered pavilion in downtown Winter Park. Open air structure with charm and character. City managed and very affordable. Perfect for couples wanting a blank slate with complete culinary control.
Overview
- City: Winter Park, FL
- Max capacity: 180 guests seated
- Requires outside catering
- Outdoor covered venue
What couples love:
- A covered pavilion in downtown Winter Park.
- Outside catering required.
- Open-air structure with charm and character.
- City-managed and very affordable.
- Perfect for couples wanting a blank slate with complete culinary control.
5. CENTRAL FLORIDA ZOO
Reception spaces with animal encounters and tropical landscaping. Unique fun atmosphere. Part of your fee supports wildlife conservation. Perfect for animal-loving couples wanting something totally different.
Overview
- City: Sanford, FL
- Max capacity: 200+ guests seated
- Allows outside catering through approved vendors
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- Reception spaces with animal encounters and tropical landscaping.
- Outside catering allowed through approved vendors.
- Unique, fun atmosphere.
- Part of your fee supports wildlife conservation.
- Perfect for animal-loving couples wanting something totally different.
This venue list only scratches the surface on amazing venues in the area.
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