HOW TO PLAN A WEDDING, BEST PLACES TO GET MARRIED IN ORLANDO FL, RECENT WEDDINGS, AND MORE
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Kimberly & Tyrie’s Valentine’s Day courthouse elopement in Ocoee, FL
Kimberly & Tyrie’s Valentine’s Day elopement was simple and intimate. With just the two of them present, they chose to officially tie the knot now and celebrate later with family. There’s something really refreshing about weddings like this, proving that you can still enjoy the romance of starting your happily-ever-after without the expense and stress of a big production. Read about their elopement at the Ocoee branch of Orange County Courthouse in Orlando, FL and view their courthouse elopement wedding photography and wedding video here!
Barbara & Robert’s winter wedding at Leu Gardens and Winter Park Country Club in Orlando, FL
It’s not often we get to experience a winter wedding in Orlando, so when it does happen, it’s a special and priceless kind of magic. Barbara & Robert’s wedding day dawned at a record-breaking 25ºF (-4ºC), making this day indeed a tropical winter wonderland!
Barbara & Robert tied the knot in an indoor wedding ceremony at scenic botanical Leu Gardens and ended the night with a casual, festive reception at Winter Park Country Club.
View their full wedding photography and videography gallery here!
Amanda & Cameron’s fairytale wedding at The Estate on the Halifax in Port Orange, FL
The phrase “happily ever after” comes to us from fairy tale stories of romance, so it’s no surprise that bride Amanda dreamed of beginning her happily ever after with a wedding day that felt straight from a storybook. With a traditional ceremony, meaningful moments rooted in their faith, and a venue full of historic charm, Amanda & Cameron’s celebration for 150 guests at The Estate on the Halifax was just like stepping into a Disney movie. Team photographer Maddie and team videographer Rob captured this romantic wedding just outside Orlando. View their full wedding gallery and wedding videography here!
Maria & Caleb’s luxe micro wedding at Maitland Art & History Museums in Maitland, FL
As more and more couples embrace micro weddings, the old connotation that micro = low-quality simply isn’t true anymore. We’re seeing an ever-growing number of our couples opt to tie the knot in small celebrations that feel elevated and luxurious without the price tag. Maria & Caleb’s intimate wedding day was exactly that. Emotional and intentional, their celebration included just 25 of their closest family & friends at Maitland Art & History Museums in a day that felt less like an event and more like a deeply personal gathering. As an Orlando wedding photography team, we still love our large, energetic weddings, but there’s something incredibly special and grounding about a micro wedding where every single guest plays a part in the day.
Alicia & Kaleb’s western chic wedding at The Hidden Barn Venue in Apopka, FL
One of the newest trends we’ve been seeing lately, as Orlando-based wedding photographers, is couples choosing to tie the knot in a small, private ceremony and then use their funds to throw a large wedding celebration with friends & family. Alicia & Kaleb did just that before their December wedding at The Hidden Barn Venue in Apopka, just north of metro Orlando. A few months after their private wedding ceremony, loved ones gathered for the kind of wedding reception their guests would never forget.
Karyn & Ismael’s romantic outdoor wedding at Villa Festa in DeLand, FL
Karyn & Ismael’s wedding day at Villa Festa in DeLand felt intentional from the very beginning. It wasn’t about production or excess but rather about family, faith, and creating a space where the people who matter most could truly be present. Their celebration was intimate, joyful, and deeply rooted in connection, with every part of the day reflecting who they are and what they value together. View their full wedding photography gallery here!
Our ultimate guide to planning a micro wedding in Orlando in 2026
Affordability has never been more in style. Micro weddings in Orlando, which once began as a post-pandemic trend, have ended up as a permanent shift in how couples choose to tie the knot. 2026 couples find micro weddings more appealing than ever for their affordability, practicality, and emphasis on meaningful celebrations with loved ones.
Orlando, FL is ranked the #1 city in the U.S. to get married, and it’s not hard to see why. Offering a robust network of wedding professionals (like us!), abundant hotels for out-of-town guests, numerous wedding venues suiting any style, and well-loved attractions, it’s one of the most popular destinations in the U.S. for intimate, intentional weddings that prioritize experience over excess.
This guide is our best advice for planning an affordable micro wedding in Orlando in 2026. We’re sharing what a micro wedding actually is (because everyone seems to have a different definition), how much a micro wedding costs in 2026, how to find your dream venue, legal requirements, weather considerations, and more. Our hope is that this guide serves as a complete, practical resource for planning your intimate wedding in the Central Florida area—all from the perspective of a wedding professional and local resident!