Bok Tower Gardens
Bok Tower gardens is one of our favorite places to shoot as it is one of the most beautiful places in Orlando. Billed as a “secluded garden where beauty and serenity combine to provide the perfect setting for your wedding day”. The natural elegance of this location provides some of the most breathtaking pictures of your special day you can imagine. The entire garden area is outfitted with 60 carillon bells that resonate throughout the space. The garden itself is 250 acres and is settled near one of the highest points in peninsular Florida and features acres of ferns, palms, oaks, pines and other wetland plants. The site is also a refuge for over 100 species of birds you can see wandering the grounds.
Bella Collina
The Bella Collina venue is another one of our most popular shoots. Framed as a Tuscan luxury Orlando wedding venue, this location is nestled among 1,900 acres of rolling hills and sparkling lakes. With 5 different locations to conduct your special day, Bella Collina is sure to have something to fulfill your most spectacular of wedding dreams. The five locations are as follows:
Grand Lawn
Reflection Pool
Ballroom Veranda
Ballroom
Wine Cellar
This is a true white glove experience with a devoted team to choose everything from your date to the perfect garnishes for your plate. You can head out to enjoy brunch at the clubhouse, play a round or two at the Sir Nick Faldo Designed golf course, or pamper yourself with a spa experience before the planning begins. Visit their website to see a list of amenities and options for your wedding.
Cypress Grove Estate House
This venue is touted as “Central Florida’s most sought after southern estate with a lakeside setting.” The estate, built in 1925, offers stunning facilities for your wedding. Surrounded by 80 acres of well kept grounds, tree lined streets, aged oak and cypress trees, and breathtaking seasonal flowers, all found right on the edge of Lake Jessamine. You can choose from either the Estate House or Grove House depending on your budget and expectations. Much like Bella Collina above, you will be outfitted with a full staff of planners, stylists, and venue managers to take care of all of the little details. Be ready to fall in love with the location when you drive down the lawn surrounded by magnificent trees and landscaping. Take a look at some of our recent Cypress Grove wedding shoots in our previous blog posts.
The Howey Mansion
William J. Howey built this 20 room mansion in 1925. Found in Lake County, the land surrounding the mansion “brings a nostalgic feeling of how “Once upon a time--.”” This venue features immense fireplaces, a drawing room the size of a ballroom, monstrous ceilings and an old time call-bell phone system for the servants. Hosting many weddings throughout the year, this place and its staff understand how to mix elegance with southern charm. Should you so choose, you can also house your wedding guests in the mansion with accommodations for up to 400 guests. You can also select indoor, covered, and uncovered outdoor settings for your wedding at The Howey Mansion. The goal is to exceed your expectations and they leave no stone unturned. Take a look at some of our previous sessions at The Howey Mansion in our blog.
Citrus Club
The Citrus Club can be found in downtown Orlando and has been hosting weddings for more than 50 years. This upscale and modern space is decorated with a natural color scheme and breathtaking chandeliers accented by floor to ceiling windows with views of Orlando. The icing on top of the cake is their team of culinary experts who specialize in creating memorable foods for your guests and wedding party to enjoy. The space can accommodate up to 200 guests. You will be assigned an entire private events team devoted to making your day as special as possible. You can take a look at their wedding brochure for more detailed information as well. The Citrus Club is a spectacular place to hold any type of event, but a wedding at this venue is truly breathtaking. You and your guest can watch the sun set during dinner and dance the night away as the city comes alive in the night while the staff takes care of every fine detail.
Orlando is a great place to have a wedding with so many more venues than we have listed above. These are just some of our favorites!
