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The 24 coolest wedding venues in the Orlando area

By on Fri, Mar 25, 2016 at 11:22 pm

Orlandoans are a unique and diverse bunch, so when it comes to special occasions (like a wedding),  you shouldn't be pigeonholed into the traditional same old same olds. With that in mind, we wanted to make sure that if you do decide to tie the knot this spring, you've got some good intel. Here are 25 of the best places around Orlando to get hitched.

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Harry P. Leu Gardens President Obama ain't the only one who gets to enjoy a Rose Garden. Go all in on love at one of Orlando's most botanically-beautiful spots where you can host your ceremony in their intimate Rose Garden. 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland | 407-246-2620 Photo via lindsayacope/Instagram
Harry P. Leu Gardens
President Obama ain't the only one who gets to enjoy a Rose Garden. Go all in on love at one of Orlando's most botanically-beautiful spots where you can host your ceremony in their intimate Rose Garden.
1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland | 407-246-2620

Photo via lindsayacope/Instagram
Mayan Courtyard at Maitland Art Center The Mayan Courtyard is for those of you lovebirds looking for something a little different. The walkways covered with garden plants will make you and your guests feel enclosed even as you celebrate under the night sky. 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland | 407-539-2181 Photo via Art & History Museums - Maitland/Facebook
Mayan Courtyard at Maitland Art Center
The Mayan Courtyard is for those of you lovebirds looking for something a little different. The walkways covered with garden plants will make you and your guests feel enclosed even as you celebrate under the night sky.
231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland | 407-539-2181

Photo via Art & History Museums - Maitland/Facebook
Mead Gardens With over 50 years experience throwing weddings, it's safe to say you can leave your special day in Mead Gardens' hands. They've got different spots on the premises to choose from like the Amphitheatre for larger parties, or the Butterfly Garden for small gatherings. 1500 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park | 407-599-2800 Photo via lethalinjection
Mead Gardens
With over 50 years experience throwing weddings, it's safe to say you can leave your special day in Mead Gardens' hands. They've got different spots on the premises to choose from like the Amphitheatre for larger parties, or the Butterfly Garden for small gatherings.
1500 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park | 407-599-2800

Photo via lethalinjection
Mennello Museum of American Art There's nothing quite like saying "I do" to your soulmate in front of a lake sunset. The Mennello area is great for big parties because you've large trees for shade (a must in Florida) and interesting art sculptures to look at. 900 E. Princeton St. | 407-246-4278 Photo via mennellomuseum
Mennello Museum of American Art
There's nothing quite like saying "I do" to your soulmate in front of a lake sunset. The Mennello area is great for big parties because you've large trees for shade (a must in Florida) and interesting art sculptures to look at.
900 E. Princeton St. | 407-246-4278

Photo via mennellomuseum
Norman’s at Ritz-Carlton Have a wedding at a James Beard award-winning chef’s restaurant is always a crowd pleasing maneuver. 4012 Central Florida Parkway | 407-393-4333 Photo via Norman's/Facebook
Norman’s at Ritz-Carlton
Have a wedding at a James Beard award-winning chef’s restaurant is always a crowd pleasing maneuver.
4012 Central Florida Parkway | 407-393-4333

Photo via Norman's/Facebook
Orlando Museum of Art There’s a few options here as to where to have your reception, but you’re in an art museum, man. Pick the Gallery Hall and revel in how the skylight graces the paintings around you. 2416 N Mills Ave. | 407-896-4231 Photo via Orlando Museum of Art/Facebook
Orlando Museum of Art
There’s a few options here as to where to have your reception, but you’re in an art museum, man. Pick the Gallery Hall and revel in how the skylight graces the paintings around you.
2416 N Mills Ave. | 407-896-4231

Photo via Orlando Museum of Art/Facebook
Orchid Garden If you aren’t familiar with Orchid Garden, this space is a favorite for Orlando Weekly events and for good reason – it’s one of the most photogenic spots in downtown Orlando. 126 W. Church St. | 407-970-3277 Photo by Sierra Ford
Orchid Garden
If you aren’t familiar with Orchid Garden, this space is a favorite for Orlando Weekly events and for good reason – it’s one of the most photogenic spots in downtown Orlando.
126 W. Church St. | 407-970-3277

Photo by Sierra Ford
Orlando Science Center This dinosaur might be forever alone, but you two definitely won't be. 777 E. Princeton St. | 407-514-2000 Photo via jessicapawli/Instagram
Orlando Science Center
This dinosaur might be forever alone, but you two definitely won't be.
777 E. Princeton St. | 407-514-2000

Photo via jessicapawli/Instagram
Quantum Leap Winery Hosting a wedding in a winery? You already know who you are. 1312 Wilfred Drive | 407-730-3082 Photo via cuisiniers/Instagram
Quantum Leap Winery
Hosting a wedding in a winery? You already know who you are.
1312 Wilfred Drive | 407-730-3082

Photo via cuisiniers/Instagram
Shark Encounter at SeaWorld Not many people can say a shark congratulated them at their wedding, but since you live in Orlando-- brag away. The Mr. and Mrs. might not have time for this, but your guests will certainly love that they get quick access to the Manta and Kraken coasters during your event. 7007 Sea World Drive | 888-800-5447 Photo via seaworldparks.com
Shark Encounter at SeaWorld
Not many people can say a shark congratulated them at their wedding, but since you live in Orlando-- brag away. The Mr. and Mrs. might not have time for this, but your guests will certainly love that they get quick access to the Manta and Kraken coasters during your event.
7007 Sea World Drive | 888-800-5447

Photo via seaworldparks.com
The Ballroom at Church Street Warning: No matter how stunning your outfit is, the elegant stairs and the stained glass windows they lead up to will surely outshine everyone in the room. 225 S Garland Ave. | 407-420-9091 Photo via theballroomatchurchstreet.com
The Ballroom at Church Street
Warning: No matter how stunning your outfit is, the elegant stairs and the stained glass windows they lead up to will surely outshine everyone in the room.
225 S Garland Ave. | 407-420-9091

Photo via theballroomatchurchstreet.com
Orlando Eye Let’s just hope that the infamous ferris wheel doesn’t break down in the middle of your vows. 8401 International Drive | 866-228-6438 Photo via Orlando Eye/Facebook
Orlando Eye
Let’s just hope that the infamous ferris wheel doesn’t break down in the middle of your vows.
8401 International Drive | 866-228-6438

Photo via Orlando Eye/Facebook
Veranda at Thornton Park Ditch the ballroom for something that feels a lot more intimate. The Veranda is constantly being used for weddings, understandably. Good energy all around. 111 N. Summerlin Ave. | 914-497-3986 Photo via skoba85/Instagram
Veranda at Thornton Park
Ditch the ballroom for something that feels a lot more intimate. The Veranda is constantly being used for weddings, understandably. Good energy all around.
111 N. Summerlin Ave. | 914-497-3986

Photo via skoba85/Instagram
Whisper Creek Farm The farm just got a little fancier thanks to you and all your good looking guests. And don't be shy-- dig in at the Chef's Table, the centerpiece of Whisper Creek. 4040 Central Florida Parkway | 407-393-4755 Photo via grandelakes.com
Whisper Creek Farm
The farm just got a little fancier thanks to you and all your good looking guests. And don't be shy-- dig in at the Chef's Table, the centerpiece of Whisper Creek.
4040 Central Florida Parkway | 407-393-4755

Photo via grandelakes.com
Zero Gravity Corporation Nothing says “I want to spend the rest of my life with you” like floating around in the fuselage of a Boeing 727 at 32,000 feet. Sanford International Airport, 1200 Red Cleveland Blvd. | 407-585-4000 Photo via gozerog.com
Zero Gravity Corporation
Nothing says “I want to spend the rest of my life with you” like floating around in the fuselage of a Boeing 727 at 32,000 feet.
Sanford International Airport, 1200 Red Cleveland Blvd. | 407-585-4000

Photo via gozerog.com
The Acre Trendy and spread out, this Orlando venue is becoming the newest wedding hotspot thanks to all the different little areas like the barn and fire pit. 4421 Edgewater Drive | 407-704-5161 Photo via Acre Orlando/Facebook
The Acre
Trendy and spread out, this Orlando venue is becoming the newest wedding hotspot thanks to all the different little areas like the barn and fire pit.
4421 Edgewater Drive | 407-704-5161

Photo via Acre Orlando/Facebook
Bok Tower Gardens This 205 foot neogothic tower is probably the most fairy tale-like location in Central Florida and a great place to get hitched. 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales | 407-676-1408 Photo via jaclynduncanmusic/Instagram
Bok Tower Gardens
This 205 foot neogothic tower is probably the most fairy tale-like location in Central Florida and a great place to get hitched.
1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales | 407-676-1408

Photo via jaclynduncanmusic/Instagram
East End Market The courtyard at East End Market is perfect for small gatherings, and with all the local businesses housed here, you might as well use the resources you got to plan that economical wedding. 3201 Corrine Drive | 321-236-3316 Photo via East End Market/Facebook
East End Market
The courtyard at East End Market is perfect for small gatherings, and with all the local businesses housed here, you might as well use the resources you got to plan that economical wedding.
3201 Corrine Drive | 321-236-3316

Photo via East End Market/Facebook
Enzian Theater Enzian's Eden Bar knows how to sling a good cocktail. The lawn's usually reserved for free flicks, but certainly they'll trim the grass when the bride walks down the aisle. 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland | 407-629-0054 Photo via enziantheater/Instagram
Enzian Theater
Enzian's Eden Bar knows how to sling a good cocktail. The lawn's usually reserved for free flicks, but certainly they'll trim the grass when the bride walks down the aisle.
1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland | 407-629-0054

Photo via enziantheater/Instagram
Gallery J Brick walls and faux balconies graced with hanging flowers will make it feel like you just got married at a café corner in an unknown European town. 920 Belle Ave. #1300 | 407-947-5718 Photo via Gallery J/Facebook
Gallery J
Brick walls and faux balconies graced with hanging flowers will make it feel like you just got married at a café corner in an unknown European town.
920 Belle Ave. #1300 | 407-947-5718

Photo via Gallery J/Facebook
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