Venues - John Michael Exquisite Weddings & Catering

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.

Other 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

100 E. Ruby Street Tavares, FL 32278

$$$

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

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

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

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

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

MAITLAND ART CENTER

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

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

THE GARDEN VILLA

1400 S. Denning Dr. Winter Park, FL 32789

$$$

Accommodates:
120 full seating, 200 cocktail

The Garden Villa at Florida Federation of Garden Clubs offers an event space with indoor and outdoor areas to accommodate up to 100 wedding guests. Their expansive lawn, breathtaking garden and wedding patio with arbor provides a spectacular setting for outdoor ceremonies and cocktail hours.

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.

Preferred Venue

MARINA BANQUET HALL

1104 Lakeshore Blvd. St. Cloud, FL 34769

$$$

Accommodates:
200 full seating, 300 cocktail

Located in St. Cloud, the Marina Banquet Hall boasts a stunning view over East Lake Tohopekaliga. With wall-to-wall windows, beautiful wood floors, and tables with upholstered neutral chairs included, this is a venue sure to impress.

Preferred Venue

THE MEZZ/THE ABBEY

100 S. Eola Drive Orlando, FL 32801

$$$

Accommodates:
150 full seating, 250 cocktail

Unique club style venue with very cool marquee to announce your event. Included black chivari chairs. The Abbey is associated with The Mezz and is a great place to have your wedding ceremony.

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

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

THE BALCONY ORLANDO

189 S Orange Ave #1120, Orlando, FL 32801

$$$

Accommodates:
100 full seating, 400 cocktail

This venue features over 10,000 square fee of outdoor space, and an additional 6,000 square feet of indoor space in their gallery. Offer your guests a view of Lake Eola and the surrounding skylines as they enjoy their night under quaint market-style lighting.

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

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

Center for Health and Wellbeing

2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792

$$$

Accommodates:
250 full seating, 500 cocktail

Perfect venue for a corporate gathering with numerous meeting and event spaces to choose from. Plan your next gathering in Winter Park’s newest, most convenient event space.

Below are other great venues that we have catered at, which have an open-door catering policy

WINTER CLUB EVENT VENUE

2950 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, FL 32792

$$$

Accommodates:
150 full seating, 200 cocktail

THE ACRE ORLANDO

4421 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804

$$$

Accommodates:
300 full seating, 400 cocktail

LAKE EVA BANQUET HALL

799 Johns Ave E., Haines City, FL 33844

$$$

Accommodates:
700 full seating, 1400 cocktail

BILL FREDERICK PARK AT TURKEY LAKE

3401 S Hiawassee Road, Orlando, FL 32835

$$$

Accommodates:
500 full seating, 700 cocktail

STETSON MANSION

1031 Camphor Lane DeLand, FL 32720

$$$

Accommodates:
125 full seating, 200 cocktail

LAKESHORE CENTER OCOEE

150 N. Lakeshore Drive

$$$

Accommodates:
200 full seating, 300 cocktail

CITY ARTS FACTORY

29 S. Orange Ave Orlando, FL 32801

$$$

Accommodates:
48 full seating, 200 cocktail

LONGWOOD COMMUNITY BUILDING

200 West Warren Longwood, FL 32750

$$$

Accommodates:
full seating, cocktail

MAITLAND CIVIC CENTER

641 S. Maitland Ave Maitland, FL 32751

$$$

Accommodates:
200 full seating, 300 cocktail

MEAD BOTANICAL GARDEN

1500 S. Denning Drive Winter Park, FL 32789

$$$

Accommodates:
200 full seating, 300 cocktail

TANNER HALL

29 W. Garden Avenue Winter Garden, FL 34787

$$$

Accommodates:
200 full seating, 300 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

WOMAN’S CLUB OF WINTER PARK

419 S. Interlachen Ave Winter Park, FL 32789

$$$

Accommodates:
125 full seating, 200 cocktail

Location is Key

Celebration Gardens

Our Venue

Other Venues

Preferred Venue

Tavares Pavilion On The Lake

100 E. Ruby Street Tavares, FL 32278

$$$

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

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

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

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

ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER

777 E. Princeton Street Orlando, FL 32803

$$$

Accommodates: 275 full seating, 400 cocktail

Preferred Venue

MAITLAND ART CENTER

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

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

THE GARDEN VILLA

1400 S. Denning Dr. Winter Park, FL 32789

$$$

Accommodates: 120 full seating, 200 cocktail

The Garden Villa at Florida Federation of Garden Clubs offers an event space with indoor and outdoor areas to accommodate up to 100 wedding guests. Their expansive lawn, breathtaking garden and wedding patio with arbor provides a spectacular setting for outdoor ceremonies and cocktail hours.

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.

Preferred Venue

MARINA BANQUET HALL

1104 Lakeshore Blvd. St. Cloud, FL 34769

$$$

Accommodates: 200 full seating, 300 cocktail

Located in St. Cloud, the Marina Banquet Hall boasts a stunning view over East Lake Tohopekaliga. With wall-to-wall windows, beautiful wood floors, and tables with upholstered neutral chairs included, this is a venue sure to impress.

Preferred Venue

THE MEZZ/THE ABBEY

100 S. Eola Drive Orlando, FL 32801

$$$

Accommodates: 150 full seating, 250 cocktail

Unique club style venue with very cool marquee to announce your event. Included black chivari chairs. The Abbey is associated with The Mezz and is a great place to have your wedding ceremony.

Preferred Venue

ORANGE COUNTY HISTORY CENTER

65 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801

$$$

Accommodates: 200 full seating, 700 cocktail

Accommodates:
150 full seating, 200 cocktail

Accommodates:
250 full seating, 350 cocktail

Accommodates:
200 full seating, 500 cocktail

Accommodates:
160 full seating, 250 cocktail

Accommodates:
200 full seating, 350 cocktail

Accommodates:
275 full seating, 400 cocktail

Accommodates:
230 full seating, cocktail

Accommodates:
350 full seating, 750 cocktail

Accommodates:
120 full seating, 200 cocktail

Accommodates:
210 full seating, 300 cocktail

Accommodates:
200 full seating, 300 cocktail

Accommodates:
150 full seating, 250 cocktail

Accommodates:
200 full seating, 700 cocktail

Accommodates:
400 full seating, 400 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:
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:
250 full seating, 500 cocktail

Perfect venue for a corporate gathering with numerous meeting and event spaces to choose from. Plan your next gathering in Winter Park’s newest, most convenient event space.

Accommodates:
150 full seating, 200 cocktail

Accommodates:
300 full seating, 400 cocktail

Accommodates:
700 full seating, 1400 cocktail

Accommodates:
500 full seating, 700 cocktail

Accommodates:
125 full seating, 200 cocktail

Accommodates:
200 full seating, 300 cocktail

Accommodates:
48 full seating, 200 cocktail

Accommodates:
full seating, cocktail

Accommodates:
200 full seating, 300 cocktail

Accommodates:
200 full seating, 300 cocktail