Planning a wedding in the Orlando area means choosing from one of Central Florida’s most diverse venue landscapes. Couples can explore historic estate houses, lakeside mansions, intimate garden venues, modern downtown rooftops, and full-service event centers—often within just a short drive of one another. With that variety comes a wide range of pricing structures: some venues charge a flat rental fee, others require food and beverage minimums, and many bundle catering, rentals, or staffing into all-inclusive packages. Without access to real pricing documents, it can be difficult to understand how these venues truly compare—or what a wedding at each location actually costs.
To help bring clarity to the process, we’ve rounded up some of the most popular wedding venues in Orlando and the surrounding Central Florida area and highlighted high-level pricing details pulled directly from venue pricing PDFs. Below, you’ll find rental ranges, food and beverage expectations, guest capacity considerations, and notable inclusions so you can better understand how pricing varies by venue type, location, and day of the week. All of these venues are part of Tulle Together’s Wedding Pricing Transparency Project, which includes pricing documents for more than 500 wedding venues in Florida and over 4,500 venues nationwide—giving couples the information they need to budget confidently before reaching out. To view the full pricing PDFs for these venues, log in to TulleTogether.com.
The Highland Manor — Apopka
The Highland Manor is a historic estate-style venue in Apopka, offering both indoor and outdoor spaces and accommodating weddings up to 350 guests. Venue rental pricing typically starts around $4,000–$4,500 for Saturday evenings, with lower pricing available for off-peak months, weekdays, or daytime events. Ceremony fees are generally $6 per person with a $600 minimum, whether held indoors or outdoors. Catering is provided by Events by Dubsdread, with buffet and plated dinner packages starting at $65 per person, bar packages starting around $30 per person, and optional upgrades like late-night snacks and specialty cocktails. Standard rentals (tables, chairs, china, glassware, and linens) are included, though couples should budget for a 22% service charge plus 6.5% sales tax, which can significantly impact the final total.
Art & History Museums of Maitland — Maitland
Art & History Museums of Maitland (often called the Maitland Art Center) is a National Historic Landmark venue known for its Mayan Revival architecture and garden settings. Wedding pricing varies by season and space, with peak-season (October–May) ceremony + reception packages typically starting around $3,500–$3,600 on Saturdays, and off-season (June–September) rates closer to the low $2,000s. Most full wedding rentals include 6 hours of event time (4–10pm) plus setup and breakdown, with a $500 refundable security deposit required. Tables and chairs are not included for outdoor spaces and must be rented separately, which is an important budget consideration. Couples should also factor in required approved caterers, rental vendors, event insurance, and a professional day-of coordinator, making this venue ideal for couples who want a truly unique historic backdrop and are comfortable managing multiple vendor line items.
Lake Mary Events Center — Lake Mary
The Lake Mary Events Center is a waterfront venue in Lake Mary overlooking West Crystal Lake, with a modern ballroom, glass-enclosed rotunda, and lakeside ceremony lawn. Saturday full-building rentals typically start around $5,000 for an 8-hour block, while Friday evenings are closer to $4,000, Sundays around $4,000, and Thursday evenings as low as $2,000. Full-building rentals include access to the ballroom, rotunda, lakeside lawn, dressing rooms, tables, chairs, and a complimentary one-hour rehearsal. Couples should plan for a $500 refundable security deposit and note that catering and bar service must be booked through one of the venue’s approved caterers, which is a major factor in the final budget. With its larger capacity (up to 240 seated in the Grand Ballroom) and built-in amenities, this venue works well for couples who want a polished, all-in-one space with clear, predictable rental pricing.
The Balcony Orlando — Downtown Orlando
The Balcony Orlando is a modern rooftop venue in Downtown Orlando, offering open-air city views 11 stories above the street along with a sleek indoor loft space. Venue rental pricing typically starts around $7,000–$9,000 during peak season (October–May), with lower off-peak rates closer to $6,000–$8,000, depending on the day of the week. Rentals include a 10-hour venue block, market lighting, indoor mood lighting, tables, chairs, a private wedding suite, and rehearsal time. Food and beverage is handled in-house, with all-inclusive wedding packages starting around $200–$240 per person, which bundle the venue, catering, open bar, staffing, and taxes into one price. With capacity for up to 500 guests outdoors and 250 seated indoors, this venue is best suited for couples prioritizing a high-energy, skyline backdrop and a streamlined, all-inclusive pricing structure.
Dr. Phillips House — Downtown Orlando
Dr. Phillips House is a historic mansion venue in Downtown Orlando, offering a classic Southern estate feel with both indoor and garden spaces. Venue rental pricing for a 4-hour event typically starts at $3,500 on Saturdays, with lower rates for Fridays ($2,400), Sundays ($2,000), and weekdays ($1,500), plus a $500 ceremony fee if hosting the ceremony onsite. Rentals include use of the home and gardens, setup and breakdown time, tables and chairs for up to 125 guests, a honeymoon suite for the night of the event, and complimentary parking. Catering is provided in-house, with buffet packages starting around $49 per person and plated or station-style options closer to $69 per person, plus bar packages ranging from $15–$27 per person. Couples should also budget for a 20% service fee and 6.5% sales tax, which meaningfully affects the final spend.
The Capen House at the Polasek — Winter Park
The Capen House at the Polasek is a historic lakeside estate in Winter Park, set on three acres within the Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens. Wedding venue pricing typically starts around $4,150 for a 12-hour Saturday rental during peak season (October–April), with lower pricing available for Fridays/Sundays (around $3,550), weekdays, shorter rental windows, and off-season dates (May–September). Rentals include access to indoor and outdoor event spaces, lakefront views over Lake Osceola, on-site parking, a getting-ready suite, venue attendants, and a premium AV system. The venue allows up to 200 guests outdoors and requires couples to work with preferred vendors for catering, rentals, and valet, which is an important budget consideration. Events must conclude by 9:00 pm due to local noise ordinances, making this venue best suited for elegant daytime or early-evening celebrations.
Casa Feliz — Winter Park
Casa Feliz is a historic Spanish-style estate in Winter Park, known for its brick courtyards and intimate garden setting. Venue rental pricing typically starts around $4,950 for Saturdays during peak season (October–April), with lower rates for Fridays/Sundays ($3,900) and off-season dates (as low as ~$3,100 on Saturdays). Rentals include setup and cleanup time, ceremony rehearsal, tables and chairs, hospitality suites, and complimentary parking, with a maximum capacity of 120 guests. Catering is handled exclusively by Arthur’s Catering, with menu packages starting around $92 per person, bar packages beginning near $20 per person, and required food & beverage minimums ranging from $4,000–$8,000 depending on the day. Couples should also plan for a 23% service charge plus 6.5% sales tax, which meaningfully impacts the all-in cost.
Howey Mansion — Howey-in-the-Hills
Howey Mansion is a historic Mediterranean Revival estate in Howey-in-the-Hills, about 40 minutes northwest of downtown Orlando, known for its grand architecture and Old Florida feel. Venue rental pricing typically starts around $6,500 for Saturdays, with lower rates for Fridays and Sundays ($5,500) and weekdays ($4,500), based on a 6-hour event window. Rentals include access to the bridal suite and groom’s parlor, Chiavari chairs and tables for up to 200 guests, on-site parking with attendants, and a fruit-infused water station. Catering is handled exclusively by Arthur’s Catering, with menu pricing starting around $92 per person, bar packages beginning near $20 per person, and required food and beverage minimums, plus a 23% service charge and 7% sales tax. Couples can also add unique upgrades like the Prohibition Vault experience, and optional on-site lodging is available for overnight stays.
The Garden Villa — Winter Park Area
The Garden Villa is an intimate garden-style venue in the Winter Park area, offering flexible rental options at a lower starting price point than many Orlando-area estates. Venue rental pricing starts at $995 for an intimate weekday celebration, with larger 8-hour packages ranging from $2,250–$3,000, and Saturday availability offered for an additional $1,000. Rentals include up to 125 cross-back farm chairs and all necessary tables, making it easier to estimate base costs upfront. Catering is handled exclusively by Cocktails Catering, and due to local noise restrictions, events must end by 9:00 pm and use one of the venue’s approved DJs. With its shorter rental windows and simple inclusions, this venue is best suited for smaller guest counts and couples prioritizing affordability and a streamlined setup.
Cypress Grove Estate House — Belle Isle
Cypress Grove Estate House is a lakeside historic estate in Belle Isle, just south of downtown Orlando, known for its oak-lined grounds and classic Southern feel. Venue rental pricing typically starts around $3,500–$3,750, depending on the package, and includes a 6-hour event window, ceremony rehearsal, garden chairs, tables with linens, market lighting, getting-ready rooms, and on-site parking. Catering is handled in-house, with buffet menus starting around $69–$91 per person and plated options beginning near $114 per person, plus bar packages generally ranging from $27–$44 per person for beer, wine, and liquor. Couples should plan for a 22% service charge plus Florida sales tax, which meaningfully increases the final cost. With its bundled rentals and expansive outdoor space, Cypress Grove appeals to couples who want a polished estate experience with many core rentals included upfront.
From historic downtown mansions and lakeside estates to garden-focused venues and modern rooftop spaces, the Orlando area offers wedding venues that span a wide range of styles, guest counts, and budgets. Some venues emphasize flexibility with à la carte pricing, while others bundle major costs into structured packages or require food and beverage minimums that significantly shape the overall spend. By comparing rental fees, inclusions, vendor requirements, service charges, and timing restrictions, couples can start to see how each venue fits into their larger financial plan.
Whether you’re planning an intimate garden celebration, a classic estate wedding, or a high-energy downtown event, the venues in this roundup reflect just a small sample of what’s available across Florida and beyond. All of the pricing documents referenced here—along with thousands more—can be viewed inside TulleTogether.com, making it easier to plan with transparency, clarity, and confidence from the very beginning.
Photo Credit: Dr. Phillips House
