The first step in wedding planning is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in the entire process! Selecting one venue out of the hundreds of Orlando wedding venues can be tricky. Your venue sets the tone of your wedding day in both aesthetic and vibe. As you begin venue shopping, we know there must be a thousand questions running through your mind:
Do I want an indoor wedding venue or an outdoor one?
Which venues accommodate my guest count?
What style of venue do I want (i.e. a garden wedding venue, lakeside wedding venue etc)?
Our team here at John Michael Events has been a top wedding caterer in Orlando for years, so we know our way around the city! We’ve catered all types of events in countless venues in The City Beautiful, from weddings to corporate galas to social celebrations. From our extensive experience, we’ve forged partnerships with the most tried and true Orlando wedding venues. These are places where we are a preferred caterer. Plus, we highly recommend them to our couples for their beauty and team’s high standard of service.
This post is the first in a new series, where we will be highlighting our top Orlando wedding venues. We’ll show you the main features and benefits to each one to help you decide which venue is right for you. We’ll start with 3 hidden gem Orlando wedding venues that we just love!
Kicking off our list of Orlando wedding venues is Celebration Gardens, our own venue, located in Winter Park, FL. This is a botanical garden wedding venue that offers all-inclusive wedding packages and full property rental for your big day. We’ve intentionally designed the venue so that you and your guests can easily flow from one festivity to the next. You’ll start prepping for the day in our Getting Ready Cottage, get married on our outdoor Gazebo Lawn, enjoy cocktail hour within the garden, and then celebrate the night away in our covered yet open-air Grand Pavilion.
Not to mention the vibrant flowers and natural foliage that beautify every inch of our property! This creates a charming atmosphere for your nuptials and gives you a variety of background options for your wedding portraits.
Whether you’re hosting a micro wedding for 20 or a grand reception for 150, Celebration Gardens has just the right event space for you!
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Photography: Sterling Photography
Next in our list of hidden gem Orlando wedding venues is Tavares Pavilion on the Lake! Florida is synonymous with waterfronts, so if you’re dreaming of a lakeside ceremony, this is the venue for you! This breathtaking venue actually extends right over the beautiful Lake Dora, so you get awe-inspiring lake views throughout your entire wedding. Thanks to the luxurious floor-to-ceiling glass windows, you and your guests will enjoy all the benefits of an outdoor wedding while remaining comfortable indoors.
Their ceremony space features a grand staircase that’s reminiscent of any fairy tale, and their reception space boasts gorgeous wooden beams and chandeliers with the ability to seat up to 150.
This is the Orlando wedding venue for you if you love endless views of the lake, epic sunsets, and classically elegant event spaces that are versatile enough for any occasion!
Interested in tying the knot at Tavares Pavilion on the Lake? Hit the button below to connect with their team:
Contact Tavares Pavilion on the Lake
Photography: Sterling Photography
Another one of the top lakeside Orlando wedding venues is the Lake Mary Events Center! Nestled on West Crystal Lake, they offer the ability to have your ceremony outdoors by the water’s edge. Their Lakeside Ceremony Site includes the Event Lawn, two trellis areas, and the fountain patio. This site can accommodate up to 240 people.
If you’d prefer to have an indoor ceremony, they also offer the Rotunda that can seat up to 160. This is an exquisite event space with floor-to-ceiling glass windows that comprise the entire back half of the room. This makes for a flood of beautiful natural light and stunning views of the lake, even as your guests are protected from the elements indoors. Complete with built-in chandeliers and elegant wooden floors, the Rotunda is ready for you to dress it up with floral or leave it beautiful as is.
You’ll then celebrate your new marriage in their Grand Ballroom, accommodating up to 240 for dinner. This space is classic and elegant with endless possibilities to create the reception layout that works best for you.
Interested in tying the knot at Lake Mary Events Center? Hit the button below to connect with their team:
Contact Lake Mary Events Center
Photography: Sterling Photography
Looking for More Orlando Wedding Venues?
These aren’t the only venues we love! This is only part 1 of a new series, where we’ll be putting the spotlight on our different preferred venue partners. These are all Orlando wedding venues that we work with often and have provided nothing less than excellent service for every one of our couples. We feel confident in giving them our wholehearted stamp of approval because they have proven their expertise and guest service time and time again! Plus, we are a preferred catering partner at each one, so we’ve got you covered no matter where you tie the knot!
Check out our full venue partner list at the link below:
Full List of Orlando Wedding Venues
Meet Your Orlando Caterer:
John Michael Events is an experienced Orlando wedding and event caterer, specializing in serving all types of events, from weddings to social events to corporate events. We offer all-inclusive wedding packages that not only include event catering, but also the additional vendors you’ll need to throw the wedding of your dreams! Twice a quarter, we are proud to host “A Taste of John Michael,” a one-of-a-kind group tasting experience, where clients are invited to sample a variety of our delicacies.
Ready to book one of our Orlando catering packages or need more guidance on top Orlando wedding venues? Contact our team by hitting the button below. We would love to chat with you!
