Planning a wedding can be stressful: finding a venue, picking out a caterer, deciding on a DJ, selecting the flowers, picking out decorations and so much more. It can be a lot to take on for couples.
To take some of the stress away, we compiled a list of Instagram-worthy wedding venues in Central Florida. Searching #CentralFloridaWeddingVenues on Instagram, here is a list of the top nine venues on Instagram, in no particular order.
The Alfond Inn at Rollins
300 East New England Avenue, Winter Park
This small boutique luxury hotel is located in the heart of Winter Park. You can say your "I dos" in the stunning lush lawn, then enjoy the cocktail hour in the natural lit conservatory and dance the night away in the spacious Park Avenue Ballroom.
This venue only hosts one wedding at time, so the staff focuses on the needs of the couple, which makes for a personalized and passionate service. The Alfond Inn at Rollins has a $20,000 food and beverage minimum for weddings Saturday nights, but the venue can be flexible with pricing for other days of the week. Brunch weddings at this venue are also popular. This is a perfect venue that offers unique spaces throughout your wedding night.
Sydonie Mansion
5538 Sydonie Drive, Mount Dora
Nestled on Lake Minore, the owners of the Sydonie Mansion said it is listed in Orange County history books from the turn of century as "the most significant residential building in all of Florida."
The building was remodeled to fuse elements of the Alhambra Castle in Spain with Asian accents. You can find a koi pond in the Spanish court, two fountains that are the foreground to a unique Whispering Wall, and the courtyard is filled with lush flowers and elements of yesteryear. The outside venue provides enough space for up to 150 guests.
The owners estimate the average cost of a wedding with all of the services of outside vendors for 120 guests is roughly $18,000 to $20,000. If you're looking for old world charm and a venue with beautiful photo backdrops, then this is the place for your big wedding day.
The Courtyard at Lake Lucerne
211 Lucerne Circle Northeast, Orlando
If you're looking for a venue that is charming and romantic, then exchange your vows at The Courtyard at Lake Lucerne.
Enjoy your wedding ceremony and reception in the lush, intimate gardens surrounded by flowers and lanterns hanging in the trees. Sip on signature cocktails on the terrace during the cocktail hour while looking out at the beautiful foliage and twinkling fairy lights.
The private estate offers 30 hotel rooms to create a unique experience for your guests in the heart of downtown Orlando. Estimated costs to host a wedding range from $3,500 to $13,000, depending the day of the event and number of guests. Celebrate your special day in the warmth of the Dr. Phillips House, which will create an intimate and exciting energy that your guests will never forget.
The Howey Mansion
1001 Citrus Avenue, Howey-in-the-Hills
Take your first steps into forever at the Howey Mansion. The beautiful venue was built in 1925 and features grand fireplaces in the ballroom and a unique siren fountain in the courtyard, as well as accommodations for the couple and their guests. Don't forget to explore the mansion to discover a hidden passageway complete with a hidden lever in the library.
Overnight accommodations are also available to allow guests to truly experience the mansion and its beautiful design. The mansion also features a vintage inspired bridal suite and large groom's parlor. Coordinators estimate the average couple spends $13,000 to $18,000 between the venue, food, and beverage. If you're looking for a venue with vintage charm along with spacious and flexible spaces, then you can't go wrong booking your big day at the Howey Mansion.
The Ballroom at Church Street
225 South Garland Avenue, Orlando
Commit your love to one another in front of family and friends inside the beautiful Ballroom at Church Street. This venue features floor-to-ceiling stained glass windows, stunning chandeliers and two grand staircases. Couples can choose between the atrium and ballrooms for the location of their ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.
Coordinators say the cost to hold your nuptials at this venue start at $5,000, depending on the number of guests and the day of the week. A nice perk to help couples stressed with wedding planning: the Ballroom at Church Street is managed and exclusively catered by Puff 'n Stuff Catering, which allows a seamless planning experience on your big day.
Art and History Museums Maitland
231 West Packwood Avenue, Maitland
Celebrate your nuptials at Central Florida's first National Historic Landmark, the Art and History Museums of Maitland. You and your wedding guests will be surrounded by hundreds of sculptural elements that were hand-carved by the founder, artist and architect J. André Smith and his associates.
The venue started hosting weddings in the chapel in the late 1940s and the site remains one of the few surviving examples of Mayan Revival architecture in the southeastern United States. Rental costs depend on the location and event, but coordinators say rental fees begin at $175 per hour for ceremony-only packages and end at $3,295 for all inclusive multi-venue packages. This venue offers couples the chance to share their special moment in life on historic grounds.
The Royal Crest Room
5310 Michigan Avenue, St. Cloud
The Royal Crest Room is an award-winning venue featuring a romantic outdoor ceremony area in the private Magnolia Garden. Celebrate the best day of your life surrounded by incredible photographic locations, including stately stone bridges, romantic mossy tree oaks, lakes, antique clocks and authentic British phone booths.
Your guests can enjoy the cocktail hour on the Outdoor Terrace and then dance the night away in the ballroom that can fit up to 220 guests. Event managers will work with couples throughout the entire wedding process to make sure their dream wedding is within reach and within budget. The site fee starts at $1,500 for a weekday wedding and $2,899 for a Saturday event, with dinner started at $45 per guest and affordable bar packages. This venue has the perfect touch of elegance and romance for your big day.
The Barn at Mazak Ranch
5271 South Highway 301, Bushnell
Capture your perfect day with amazing sunset photos at The Barn at Mazak Ranch. The working cattle ranch features wide open pastures and beautiful grandfather oak trees to create the perfect ceremony space. The barn is custom made with three built-in bars, farmhouse tables, whiskey barrel cocktail tables, ceremony benches, arches and much more. Event organizers said couples choose the venue because it offers a large variety of décor that is included to help them create their dream ceremony, along with rustic and elegant centerpieces.
Couples get the venue for two days; the first day allows them to decorate and hold their rehearsal, so that on their wedding day, there is nothing to worry about. The average cost is $6,000 depending on the time of the year and package chosen. You will fall in love with this beautiful venue, the breeze through the barn and the sunset views.
Bella Collina
16690 Cavallo Drive Montverde, FL
Dance the night away at Bella Collina, a Tuscan-inspired private club minutes away from Orlando. This venue only hosts one wedding per evening to make sure couples receive the focus they deserve. There are exquisite locations on site to choose from, including the Formal Ballroom and Grand Lawn. The venue can hold celebrations for up to 350 guests.
You can also enjoy the 18-hole championship golf course or relax at the full-service luxury spa, which are available for bachelor and bachelorette parties as well as other wedding-related events. Food and beverage minimums vary depending on the month and day of the week. Event coordinators say the average cost to host a celebration is from the mid-$20,000s and up. If you're looking for a destination wedding without the travel, then say your "I dos" under this Tuscan-inspired castle with views of a picturesque Italian countryside.