If your wedding style is “country, but make it classy,” then Legacy at Oak Meadows is a must-visit when shopping around for your dream wedding venue. What began as a family-owned 28-acre tree farm blossomed into a vision: a wedding venue to celebrate the sanctity of marriage and sacred new beginnings. Legacy at Oak Meadows was born from this idea, and the picturesque wedding venue has been celebrating happily-ever-afters ever since. Offering three picturesque locations for your indoor or outdoor wedding ceremony, plus the jaw-dropping White Lavender Barn for indoor wedding receptions, a wedding at Legacy at Oak Meadows will certainly be one of natural beauty, elegance, and unforgettable memories.

The team at Legacy at Oak Meadows invited us to take a private tour of their lovely wedding venue, and in this post we’re sharing our honest, unsponsored thoughts. We hope to capture a wedding at this gorgeous space in the near future, but in the meantime, we took plenty of photos to capture the most important details of this Central Florida wedding venue review. We can’t wait for you to read all about it!

and more of a full wedding day experience that’s sure to wow and entertain your guests every moment of your special day. As a rustic barn wedding venue in Central Florida—centrally located just north of Orlando—it’s easy to see why The Hidden Barn Venue is extremely popular among couples looking to tie the knot. Not only is this rustic-chic, western-themed barn wedding venue a gorgeous spot to hold a wedding, but it’s filled with surprises that you really can’t find in any other wedding venue: and it’s sure to be an unforgettable, fun-filled wedding day experience for your guests.

The team at The Hidden Barn Venue invited us to take a private tour of their lovely wedding venue in Apopka, FL, and in this post we’re sharing our honest, unsponsored thoughts. We hope to capture a wedding at this gorgeous outdoor venue in the near future, but in the meantime, we took plenty of photos to capture the most important details of this Central Florida wedding venue review. We can’t wait for you to read all about it!and more of a full wedding day experience that’s sure to wow and entertain your guests every moment of your special day. As a rustic barn wedding venue in Central Florida—centrally located just north of Orlando—it’s easy to see why The Hidden Barn Venue is extremely popular among couples looking to tie the knot. Not only is this rustic-chic, western-themed barn wedding venue a gorgeous spot to hold a wedding, but it’s filled with surprises that you really can’t find in any other wedding venue: and it’s sure to be an unforgettable, fun-filled wedding day experience for your guests.

The team at The Hidden Barn Venue invited us to take a private tour of their lovely wedding venue in Apopka, FL, and in this post we’re sharing our honest, unsponsored thoughts. We hope to capture a wedding at this gorgeous outdoor venue in the near future, but in the meantime, we took plenty of photos to capture the most important details of this Central Florida wedding venue review. We can’t wait for you to read all about it!

Most people wouldn’t put the words “luxury” and “micro wedding” together in a sentence, but we’re here to assure you that the two are not mutually exclusive.

If you have expensive tastes (it’s okay to admit it!) but hope to exchange vows with just a select group of your nearest and dearest—or if you’re planning a micro wedding on a budget but still want to feel like a prince or princess on your wedding day—just know that you can still have an affordable micro wedding and say “I do” in an incredibly glamorous setting. How, you might ask, when wedding venues are just so expensive these days?! (Ahem: these top 10 Orlando and Central Florida area wedding venues under $2,000 might convince you otherwise.)

The answer: finding a luxury wedding venue that offers micro wedding or intimate wedding packages.

Trust us, it’s incredibly hard to find this information online (we would know: we had to do the grueling work to put this list together!), so save yourself the trouble with our top recommendations for wedding venues that bring on the glam without breaking the bank.

These 8 luxury wedding venues in Central Florida are surprisingly affordable for micro weddings and intimate weddings—keep reading for the full list!

We recently shot Lily & Ryan’s Asian-inspired wedding at the glamorous Tavares Pavilion on the Lake in Tavares, FL and had a wonderful experience with this wedding venue! Sitting majestically along scenic Lake Dora, this space is actually owned by the city of Tavares, which makes it an incredibly affordable wedding venue—yet without lacking any of the elegance and charm of a privately-owned wedding venue.

We truly enjoyed Lily & Ryan’s wedding at Tavares Pavilion on the Lake and so, in our quest to share the best wedding venues (and most affordable wedding venues for micro weddings!) in the Orlando and Central Florida area, we’re heartily adding this stunning wedding venue to our list. Keep reading for an inside scoop of what it’s like to get married at Tavares Pavilion on the Lake in Tavares, FL!

They say every bride wants to feel like a princess on her wedding day, but some of us just want to be the Daisy Buchanan of our best Great Gatsby lives.

Nothing hits quite like holding your special day at a historic home wedding venue. Whether your vibe is Roaring ‘20s Glamour or Southern Belle of the Ball—or just quiet luxury—getting married at a historic home-turned-wedding-venue is a popular choice for many couples. Historic building weddings ooze charm and timeless elegance and allow the bride to really feel like the lady of the house in her very own Central Florida version of Downton Abbey.

For a city best known for theme parks, beaches, and tourists, Orlando has a surprising number of stunningly-beautiful historic homes that now serve as sought-after wedding venues, and we believe they all deserve a chance in the spotlight. In this post, we’ve narrowed down the list to the top 10 most popular ones that we think are absolutely worth adding to your list.

In no particular order, we’ve compiled the top 10 best historic home wedding venues near Orlando, FL ideal for elegant luxe weddings—don’t miss this!

For the romantic countryside allure of an elegant outdoor wedding venue, the charm of Chapel Valley Farm is unparalleled. If you’ve ever wished you had your own private rustic estate to exchange vows in a relaxed setting amongst the beauty of nature, then a wedding at Chapel Valley Farm might be exactly what you’re looking for. More like celebrating your special day on your very own private farm versus renting a formal wedding venue, outdoor weddings at this elegant modern barn wedding venue trade stuffy ballrooms and formal chandeliers for towering trees, family-style reception tables, and dancing underneath the stars.

The team at Chapel Valley Farm invited us to take a private tour of their lovely wedding venue in Eustis, FL, and in this post we’re sharing our honest, unsponsored thoughts. We hope to capture a wedding at this gorgeous outdoor venue in the near future, but in the meantime, we took plenty of photos to capture the most important details of this Central Florida wedding venue review. We can’t wait for you to read all about it!

When you think “wedding reception venue”, you’re probably not thinking “coffee shop.” But why not? The local café became synonymous with cozy, atmospheric, relaxed ever since 6 famous F•R•I•E•N•D•S first sat down on an oversized orange couch on national TV in the ‘90s. And as a couple who held their own wedding reception on the floor above our favorite local coffee shop, we couldn’t be more enthusiastic about the idea of celebrating your happily-ever-after in the heartwarming atmosphere of a café. (Bonus: you can have a friend bring you your favorite latte during your wedding reception!)

Earlier this year, we had the pleasure to shoot Lucy & Alex’s classy urban micro wedding in downtown Orlando with their wedding reception at The Bynx Café, and we fell in love with the hip downtown vibe of this sweet little spot! If you’re planning a micro wedding in downtown Orlando and looking for a relaxed yet trendy wedding reception space, you really ought to put The Bynx Café on your list. Perfect for intimate gatherings of up to 60 guests, this incredibly affordable venue doesn’t lack any points for style!

Dreaming of a botanical garden wedding just minutes from the beach? If you’ve never heard of this wedding venue, then we are thrilled to introduce you to the stunning Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens in Port Orange, FL! One of the most picturesque and scenic places to get married near Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach in Central Florida, the historic grounds and botanical gardens of Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens are a must-see.

We recently shot our first wedding at this lovely wedding venue and are sharing our full scoop of what it’s like to get married at Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens, including our full wedding venue review. Keep reading for our insider thoughts and photos from a real wedding at Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens!

If you’re looking to plan a wedding in Orlando or the Central Florida area, your first Google search for “affordable wedding venues near me” will yield an overwhelming amount of results (trust me, I’ve looked). Orlando, FL is an incredibly popular wedding destination for locals and destination weddings or elopements alike, due to its theme parks, beautiful natural scenery, gorgeous weather, and proximity to beaches. From unique wedding venues to traditional wedding venues; indoor weddings to outdoor elopements—Central Florida has it all.

But when you’re planning an intimate micro wedding or elopement, it can take hours of planning and researching to find the perfect wedding venue that’s also affordable and inexpensive.

We’ve done the hard work for you: as a couple who struggled to find affordable wedding venues in Central Florida for our own wedding, we’ve compiled the ultimate list of the best wedding venues under $2,000 in the Orlando area in Central FL: proving that it is possible to have the wedding of your dreams without breaking the bank.

When engaged couples think of a Florida wedding, what first comes to mind are sandy beaches, seascape sunsets, regal palm trees, and yearlong sunshine. So for those dreaming of a rustic outdoorsy wedding venue for their special day, staying in the Sunshine State might not seem like a viable option—until now. Meet The Venue at Gentry Pines: a romantic lakefront wedding venue filled with that “Old Florida” charm. Exchanging beaches for lakefront views and palm trees for moss-covered oak trees, the rustic Southern wedding of your dreams is within reach, and no less for couples in urban Orlando, as The Venue at Gentry Pines is centrally located in sleepy St. Cloud, FL.

We were honored to be invited by the team at The Venue at Gentry Pines to take a private tour of this outdoor wedding venue in St. Cloud, FL, and we’ve decided to share our unbiased, unsponsored thoughts with you all. We hope to shoot a wedding at this gorgeous venue soon, but in the meantime, we took plenty of photos to capture the most important details of this Central Florida wedding venue review. Happy reading!

Looking for a charming historic wedding venue to get married at in Central Florida? You absolutely must put the breathtaking Casa Feliz at the top of your wedding venue list! Inarguably one of the Orlando area’s most popular wedding venues, this 90+ year old historic home located in Winter Park, FL is a stunning choice for couples looking to tie the knot.

Casa Feliz is a stunning, historic Spanish-style farmhouse built in 1932 and designed by renowned architect James Gamble Rogers II. Evoking the charm and elegance of 19th century Spain, this romantic wedding venue is sure to transport you and your guests into your very own European fairy tale wedding. This beautifully-restored historic home features whitewashed bricks, Spanish roof tiles, lush landscaping, and of course its signature bell tower. With gorgeous architecture, antique wood details, and intimate grounds, this wedding venue needs no other decorations!

Considering getting married at Casa Feliz wedding venue in Winter Park—or just browsing for the best historic charming wedding venues in Central Florida? Keep reading for our full review of this beautiful wedding venue, Casa Feliz!

One of the best parts about planning a wedding in Central Florida is that it’s really got a little bit of everything. Beach elopement? Check. Historic Southern-charm weddings? Check. Rustic country wedding venues? Check. Downtown cityscape weddings? Check. European charm? Check! Wait, what?

Yes, really! When you think of “Central Florida wedding venues”, the phrase “European fairytale” might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Instead, most couples planning a wedding in the Orlando area tend to think of the chic downtown hotels, the coastal beach elopement spots, or the numerous historic buildings as their pick of wedding venue options. But if the old world feel of Europe has your heart, you don’t have to leave your own backyard to have the European fairytale wedding of your dreams–right here in Central Florida.

Don’t believe us? We’re here to show that you can transport your wedding to the old-world charm of Europe without leaving Central Florida with these 9 unforgettable European-style wedding venues.

Ever dreamed of getting married in an art gallery? One of Central Florida’s cultural gems, the Museum of Arts & Sciences in Daytona Beach, FL is a unique, stunning wedding venue perfect for indoor ceremonies and receptions in the Central Florida area.

For couples looking for a romantic, intimate garden wedding in Orlando FL, Leu Gardens is a must-see wedding venue. This affordable outdoor wedding ceremony venue also offers on-site indoor spaces for wedding receptions. Take your wedding photos among nearly 50 acres of historic gardens and dance the night away in the historic Leu house.