Venues | John Michael Catering & Weddings

Location is Key

Celebration Gardens

Our Venue

An intimate event venue located in beautiful Winter Park, Florida. An elegant and unique indoor/outdoor venue, we offer breath taking ambiance with gorgeous flowers and lush greenery year-round. Our experienced coordinators specialize in creating exceptional and unforgettable events. Celebration Gardens is the perfect complement for life’s unforgettable moments, whether you’re exchanging wedding vows or having a business meeting, your guests will be spellbound by the mystical charm and splendor of our natural gardens.

Preferred Venues

Preferred venues are venues that have selected John Michael as a preferred catering vendor. These venues are ones that we work with often and are highly recommended. For a comprehensive listing of other Central Florida venues, visit https://weddingvenuemap.com

Preferred Venue

Tavares Pavilion On The Lake

200 S. Disston Ave, Tavares, FL 32778

$$$

Accommodates:
150 full seating, 200 cocktail

Extending over Lake Dora, Tavares Pavilion on the Lake features two floors of dedicated event space. Featuring an ornate, picturesque staircase, the island feel, antique interior is perfect for any wedding or special event.

Preferred Venue

LAKE MARY EVENTS CENTER

260 N Country Club Rd Lake Mary, FL 32746

$$$

Accommodates:
250 full seating, 350 cocktail

Southern mansion style facility with amazing rotunda, large modern ballroom and beautiful furnishings. Facility is on a beautiful lake and has outdoor trellises where you can have a ceremony or cocktail hour.

Preferred Venue

Winter Park Event Center

1050 W. Morse Blvd, Winter Park FL 32789

$$$

Accommodates:
250 fully seated, 500 cocktail

The Winter Park Events Center features distinguished detail you won’t find anywhere else. The project boasts unique gathering spaces with expansive views in beautiful, historic Winter Park in the heart of central Florida.

Preferred Venue

LEU GARDENS

1920 N. Forest Avenue Orlando, FL 32803

$$$

Accommodates:
160 full seating, 250 cocktail

Best outdoor ceremony location with several location options to choose from. The Camellia Reception Room has a distinctive garden feel in earth tones. Morning/afternoon or evening events available.

Preferred Venue

Art & History Museum of Maitland

231 W. Packwood Ave. Maitland, FL 32751

$$$

Accommodates:
230 full seating, cocktail

Central Florida’s most exquisite event setting, the Art & History Museums in Maitland offers four unique rental spaces that are perfectly suited for creating memorable occasions for your next special event.

Preferred Venue

ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER

777 E. Princeton Street Orlando, FL 32803

$$$

Accommodates:
275 full seating, 400 cocktail

Host an unforgettable celebration or meeting with Orlando Science Center. Conveniently located downtown, Orlando Science Center has 200,000 square feet of dynamic exhibit and event space. From corporate meetings to weddings, guests will be dazzled by interactive science exhibits and breathtaking views of the Orlando skyline.

Preferred Venue

Ocoee Lakeshore Center

125 N Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, Florida 34761

$$$

Accommodates:
400 fully seated, 600 cocktail

With waterfront views of stunning sunsets, grand ballrooms for dancing the night away, privacy and charm, you’ve found the perfect location for your special event! This facility includes all the amenities you need to host your event and create lasting memories.

Preferred Venue

ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART

2416 N. Mills Avenue Orlando, FL 32803

$$$

Accommodates:
250 full seating, 600 cocktail

Host your next event at this incredible venue with numerous spaces to choose from. Your guests will be entranced by the incredible natural lighting, marble floors, and walls adorned with the Museum's artwork.

Preferred Venue

WAYNE G. SANBORN ACTIVITY CENTER

815 S. Alabama Avenue DeLand, FL 32724

$$$

Accommodates:
350 full seating, 750 cocktail

This premier corporate and social event venue provides an ideal location for business meetings, weddings, receptions, banquets, parties and retreats. It can host meetings from 1-50 attendees all the way up to larger events with theatre style seating for 750.

Preferred Venue

HOLY TRINITY RECEPTION CENTER

1217 Trinity Woods Ln Maitland, FL 32751

$$$

Accommodates:
400 full seating, 400 cocktail

Upon entrance, the Mediterranean inspired architecture and beautifully landscaped walkways receive your guests in grand style. Once inside, guests can mingle in the upscale foyer before entering one of the most elegantly appointed ballrooms available in Central Florida. They offer two areas for ceremonies: a beautiful new 9,600-square-foot outdoor pavilion with Greek columns, as well as an indoor area that can accommodate up to 150 guests.

Preferred Venue

Moss Estates Venue

27700 County Rd 44A, Eustis, FL 32736

$$$

Accommodates:
150 Full Seating, 150 Cocktail

Moss Estates is Central Florida’s only “Tuxedo” barn that features crisp, white shiplap with matte black and vintage wood designs. Upgraded amenities and majestic oak canopies are the perfect match to create a romantic and unforgettable day.

Preferred Venue

Leesburg Venetian Center

1 Dozer Court, Leesburg, FL 34748

$$$

Accommodates:
450 full seating, 1,00 cocktail

This stunning venue has a modern charm perfect for your next wedding, corporate or social event. With a gorgeous view of the Lake Harris and the Venetian Gardens Park, the Harris Room is perfect for a large group fitting up to 450 guests fully seated.

Preferred Venue

The Capen House

633 Osceola Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789

$$$

Accommodates:
200 full seated, 300 cocktail

Built in 1885, the historic Tudor Revival venue is part of the Albin Polasek Museum and sits on over two acres of lush sculpture gardens on Lake Osceola in enchanting Winter Park. This intimate, waterfront venue accommodates up to 200 seated in the garden, and 80 seated or 125 standing in the Capen House proper. The Capen House combines Florida's beautiful natural landscapes with historic architectural charm creating a stunning setting for your special day!

Preferred Venue

d'space Orlando

6838 Hoffner Ave #1200, Orlando, FL 32822

$$$$

Accommodates:
300 full seated, 650 cocktail

This spectacular 6,000 square foot venue features an à la mode modern industrial style with open and flexible spaces. A large open room, lounge area, meeting room, two private suites, and outdoor patio deck are perfect for hosting any special occasion.

Preferred Venue

Canvas Event Venue

1401 Florida Mall Ave, Orlando FL 32809

$$$

Accommodates:
450 fully seated, 1000 cocktail

Whether you are planning a wedding, a corporate event or a social gathering, this venue has the perfect space to make your vision come to life! Natural sunlight, high ceilings, mezzanine and modern polished floors are just some of the exciting features Canvas has to offer.

Preferred Venue

PARADISE COVE

13245 Lake Bryan Drive Orlando, FL 32830

$$$

Accommodates:
200 full seating, 500 cocktail

Authentic Key West Style outdoor facility with huge event pavilion. On beautiful Lake Bryan with opportunity for boat arrival for bridal party or special guests. If you love the idea of an outdoor lake reception, then this is your place.

Preferred Venue

WINTER CLUB EVENT VENUE

2950 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, FL 32792

$$$

Accommodates:
250 full seated, 400 cocktail

Both refined and casual, this venue is the ideal site to make your guests feel at home. This beautiful spacious venue provides an inviting ambiance with ample room for up to 250 guests and offers beautiful spaces indoors and outdoors to host your special event.

Preferred Venue

Sterling Event Venue

20524 CR 455, Minneola, FL 34715

$$$

Accommodates:
250 full seated, 400 cocktail

This Tuscan-style wedding venue provides a private oasis of rustic elegance with a touch of magic. You will feel transported to a villa in Central Italy, surrounded by beautiful stonework, Italian Cypress trees, gentle springs and dreamy amenities as you celebrate your special day!

Preferred Venue

QUANTUM LEAP WINERY

1312 Wilfred Drive Orlando, FL 32803

$$$

Accommodates:
200 full seating, 350 cocktail

As a unique, urban winery, the Quantum Leap Winery setting is ideal for private events both large and small. There is a stunning wine room to host a private dinner for up to 26 guests.

Preferred Venue

HARRIET’S ORLANDO BALLET CENTRE

600 N. Lake Formosa Drive, Orlando, FL 32803

$$$

Accommodates:
200 full seated, 4000 cocktail

Whether you want to host a grand scale event or an intimate gathering, this facility is perfect for your special event! With stunning views of Lake Formosa, Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre multi-faceted venue offers numerous spaces for virtually any event size, theme, or style!

Preferred Venue

ORANGE COUNTY HISTORY CENTER

65 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801

$$$

Accommodates:
200 full seating, 700 cocktail

Several rooms to choose from over four floors. Great to have a ceremony, cocktail hour and reception in different rooms of the museum. The old courtroom offers a very unique place to have a ceremony or cocktail hour.

Preferred Venue

The Wedding Barn

346 E. Franklin St. Oviedo, FL 32765

$$$

Accommodates:
200 full seating, 350 cocktail

The Wedding Barn is a family owned and operated beautiful event space right in the heart of Central Florida. The offer of a beautiful setting, stellar customer service, and an inclusive setting are their promise to you. It all begins at the open-air ceremony site, where a majestic oak tree awaits your vow exchanges, followed by celebratory drinks on the Cocktail Patio with panoramic views of the property's vast acreage. Inside the newly refurbished barn is a climate-controlled ballroom with a spacious mezzanine and timber framing for that rustic finish. As a premier reception venue, The Wedding Barn offers memories to last a lifetime!

Preferred Venue

Casani Estates

11306 South Bay Lake Rd, Groveland, FL 34736

$$$

Accommodates:
250 full seated, 350 cocktail

This privately owned wedding and events venue sits within 100+ acres of beautiful Florida forest filled with towering pines and majestic oaks. They offer multiple lakefront ceremony sites and a generously sized Garden Pavilion, perfect for receptions of up to 250 guests. This versatile venue is the perfect backdrop for a myriad of events, including weddings, private gatherings, joyous holiday parties, captivating photoshoots, and much more. Host your special day here and create beautiful memories at Casani Estates to be treasured forever!

Preferred Venue

Stetson Mansion

1031 Camphor Lane, Deland, FL, 32720

$$$

Accommodates:
100 fully seated, 200 cocktail

Florida's First Luxury Estate sits on 3 private gated acres and has been enhanced with a multi-million dollar restoration and complete update to today's standards and style. Couples who choose this national historic venue have a keen interest in history and provenance. The history, along with its beauty creates a magical setting that’s unique and perfect for your special occasion!

Preferred Venue

The Pinery

10042 E Dewey Robbins Road, Clermont, FL 34737

$$$

Accommodates:
120 full seating, 250 cocktail

The Pinery is the perfect place to create a magical promise in the heart of a serene forest setting. Say your vows surrounded by the whispers of pine trees, elevate your dining experience under a mesmerizing cascade of lights, and experience an extravagant tropical garden with dancing and yard games in a peaceful location with your closest family and friends!

Preferred Venue

Brannon Center

105 S. Riverside Dr. New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

$$$

Accommodates:
400 fully seated, 600 cocktail

The Brannon Center offers a variety of event spaces, including indoor and uncovered outdoor options, to help bring your event to life. Inside, this venue features floor-to-ceiling windows where you and your guests will enjoy a fantastic view of the Intracoastal Waterway, Couples can spend the evening wining, dining, and dancing with friends before sailing off into a future of love and happiness.

Preferred Venue

Lavender on the Lake

2596 Clay Whaley Road, Saint Cloud, FL 34772

$$$

Accommodates:
300 full seated, 500 cocktail

Lavender on the Lake is a beautiful 10,000 square foot building located on Lake Tohopekaliga in Saint Cloud, Florida. The building is air-conditioned with 35 foot ceilings and three glass garage doors which open lakeside. The lakefront property has a dock which is perfect for catching stunning Florida sunsets. Lavender on the Lake is the perfect place to bring your style, family, and friends together!

Preferred Venue

THE ABBEY

100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando, FL 32801

$$$

Accommodates:
150 full seated, 250 cocktail

This venue provides a beautiful and unique setting perfect for a wedding ceremony and/or special event. With it’s chic, stylish ambiance, The Abbey features a theater-style marquee that couples can customize for their big day, as well as an elevated stage that is great for ceremonies and entertainment.

Preferred Venue

Venue on Lake Lily

641 Maitland Ave S, Maitland, FL 32751

$$$

Accommodates:
220 fully seated, 400 cocktail

For your reception, The Venue on Lake Lily offers a versatile event space that seamlessly blends elegance and nature. There are multiple options available to suit your preferences and the size of your guest list. Imagine dining and dancing under a starlit sky, or within a tastefully decorated hall that offers panoramic views of the lake.

Preferred Venue

Mount Dora Yacht Club

351 W 4th Ave, Mount Dora, FL 32757

$$$

Accommodates:
120 fully seated, 150 cocktail

The Mount Dora Yacht Club was established in 1913 and is the perfect venue for your special occasion. It is set in the heart of beautiful downtown Mount Dora. The Mount Dora Yacht Club offers spectacular views of Lake Dora with sunsets that are second to none. Our enchanting, spacious interior with floor to ceiling windows adds a timeless elegance to the intimacy of a small business function or the grandeur of a formal affair.

Preferred Venue

OVIEDO CENTER LAKE PARK AMPHITHEATRE & CULTURAL CENTER

357 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo, FL 32765

$$$

Accommodates:
210 full seating, 300 cocktail

The cultural center includes a grand ballroom, large amphitheater, outdoor patio and beautiful views overlooking Center Lake, which provides the ideal location for weddings, receptions, banquets, parties retreats and performances.

Other VENUES

Below are other great venues that we have catered at.

CHAPEL & HUDSON'S CELLAR

216 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789

$$$

Accommodates:
47 full seating, 50 cocktail

Clermont Arts & Recreation Center

3700 S Highway 27, Clermont, FL 34711

$$$

Accommodates:
550 full seating, 1000 cocktail

the balcony orlando

189 S Orange Ave #1120, Orlando, FL 32801

$$$

Accommodates:
100 full seating, 400 cocktail

LONGWOOD COMMUNITY BUILDING

200 West Warren Longwood, FL 32750

$$$

Accommodates:
full seating, cocktail

LAKE EVA BANQUET HALL

799 Johns Ave E., Haines City, FL 33844

$$$

Accommodates:
700 full seating, 1400 cocktail

UNIVERSITY CLUB OF WINTER PARK

841 N. Park Avenue Winter Park, FL 32790

$$$

Accommodates:
100 full seating, 200 cocktail

WINTER PARK COUNTRY CLUB

761 Old England Avenue WInter Park, FL 32789

$$$

Accommodates:
60 full seating, 90 cocktail

WINTER PARK FARMER’S MARKET

200 W New England Winter Park, FL 32789

$$$

Accommodates:
140 full seating, 250 cocktail

TANNER HALL

29 W. Garden Avenue Winter Garden, FL 34787

$$$

Accommodates:
200 full seating, 300 cocktail

WOMAN’S CLUB OF WINTER PARK

419 S. Interlachen Ave Winter Park, FL 32789

$$$

Accommodates:
125 full seating, 200 cocktail

marina banquet hall

1104 Lakeshore Blvd. St. Cloud, FL 34769

$$$

Accommodates:
200 full seating, 300 cocktail

ORLANDO FAMILY STAGE

1001 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803

$$$

Accommodates:
150 full seating, 350 cocktail

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Location is Key

Celebration Gardens

Our Venue

Preferred Venues

Preferred Venue

Tavares Pavilion On The Lake

200 S. Disston Ave, Tavares, FL 32778

$$$

Accommodates: 150 full seating, 200 cocktail

Extending over Lake Dora, Tavares Pavilion on the Lake features two floors of dedicated event space. Featuring an ornate, picturesque staircase, the island feel, antique interior is perfect for any wedding or special event.

Preferred Venue

LAKE MARY EVENTS CENTER

260 N Country Club Rd Lake Mary, FL 32746

$$$

Accommodates: 250 full seating, 350 cocktail

Southern mansion style facility with amazing rotunda, large modern ballroom and beautiful furnishings. Facility is on a beautiful lake and has outdoor trellises where you can have a ceremony or cocktail hour.

Preferred Venue

Winter Park Event Center

1050 W. Morse Blvd, Winter Park FL 32789

$$$

Accommodates: 250 fully seated, 500 cocktail

The Winter Park Events Center features distinguished detail you won’t find anywhere else. The project boasts unique gathering spaces with expansive views in beautiful, historic Winter Park in the heart of central Florida.

Preferred Venue

LEU GARDENS

1920 N. Forest Avenue Orlando, FL 32803

$$$

Accommodates: 160 full seating, 250 cocktail

Best outdoor ceremony location with several location options to choose from. The Camellia Reception Room has a distinctive garden feel in earth tones. Morning/afternoon or evening events available.

Preferred Venue

Art & History Museum of Maitland

231 W. Packwood Ave. Maitland, FL 32751

$$$

Accommodates: 230 full seating, cocktail

Central Florida’s most exquisite event setting, the Art & History Museums in Maitland offers four unique rental spaces that are perfectly suited for creating memorable occasions for your next special event.

Preferred Venue

ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER

777 E. Princeton Street Orlando, FL 32803

$$$

Accommodates: 275 full seating, 400 cocktail

Preferred Venue

Ocoee Lakeshore Center

125 N Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, Florida 34761

$$$

Accommodates:400 fully seated, 600 cocktail

With waterfront views of stunning sunsets, grand ballrooms for dancing the night away, privacy and charm, you’ve found the perfect location for your special event! This facility includes all the amenities you need to host your event and create lasting memories.

Preferred Venue

ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART

2416 N. Mills Avenue Orlando, FL 32803

$$$

Accommodates: 250 full seating, 600 cocktailHost your next event at this incredible venue with numerous spaces to choose from. Your guests will be entranced by the incredible natural lighting, marble floors, and walls adorned with the Museum's artwork.

Preferred Venue

WAYNE G. SANBORN ACTIVITY CENTER

815 S. Alabama Avenue DeLand, FL 32724

$$$

Accommodates: 350 full seating, 750 cocktail

This premier corporate and social event venue provides an ideal location for business meetings, weddings, receptions, banquets, parties and retreats. It can host meetings from 1-50 attendees all the way up to larger events with theatre style seating for 750.

Preferred Venue

HOLY TRINITY RECEPTION CENTER

1217 Trinity Woods Ln Maitland, FL 32751

$$$

Accommodates: 400 full seating, 400 cocktail

Preferred Venue

Moss Estates Venue

27700 County Rd 44A, Eustis, FL 32736

$$$

Accommodates: 150 Full Seating, 150 Cocktail

Moss Estates is Central Florida’s only “Tuxedo” barn that features crisp, white shiplap with matte black and vintage wood designs. Upgraded amenities and majestic oak canopies are the perfect match to create a romantic and unforgettable day.

Preferred Venue

Leesburg Venetian Center

1 Dozer Court, Leesburg, FL 34748

$$$

Accommodates: 450 full seating, 1,00 cocktailThis stunning venue has a modern charm perfect for your next wedding, corporate or social event. With a gorgeous view of the Lake Harris and the Venetian Gardens Park, the Harris Room is perfect for a large group fitting up to 450 guests fully seated.

Preferred Venue

Preferred Venue

The Capen House

633 Osceola Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789

$$$

Preferred Venue

Preferred Venue

Accommodates:
150 full seating, 200 cocktail

Accommodates:
250 full seating, 350 cocktail

Accommodates:
250 fully seated, 500 cocktail

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160 full seating, 250 cocktail

Accommodates:
230 full seating, cocktail

Accommodates:
275 full seating, 400 cocktail

Accommodates:
400 fully seated, 600 cocktail

Accommodates:
250 full seating, 600 cocktail

Host your next event at this incredible venue with numerous spaces to choose from. Your guests will be entranced by the incredible natural lighting, marble floors, and walls adorned with the Museum's artwork.

Accommodates:
350 full seating, 750 cocktail

Accommodates:
400 full seating, 400 cocktail

Accommodates:
150 Full Seating, 150 Cocktail

Accommodates:
450 full seating, 1,00 cocktail

This stunning venue has a modern charm perfect for your next wedding, corporate or social event. With a gorgeous view of the Lake Harris and the Venetian Gardens Park, the Harris Room is perfect for a large group fitting up to 450 guests fully seated.

Accommodates:
300 full seated, 650 cocktail

This spectacular 6,000 square foot venue features an à la mode modern industrial style with open and flexible spaces. A large open room, lounge area, meeting room, two private suites, and outdoor patio deck are perfect for hosting any special occasion.

Accommodates:
200 full seating, 500 cocktail

Accommodates:
250 full seated, 400 cocktail

Accommodates:
200 full seating, 350 cocktail

Accommodates:
200 full seating, 700 cocktail

Accommodates:
200 full seating, 350 cocktail

Accommodates:
100 fully seated, 200 cocktail