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Alex & Conner’s morning micro wedding at Walt Disney World’s Swan Hotel in Lake Buena Vista, FL

Alex & Conner chose a romantic, mid-morning micro wedding at Walt Disney World’s Swan Hotel as the perfect backdrop to start their new life together. The two met in school as lab partners, and the self-described “nerds”, both naturally a little quiet, celebrated their marriage surrounded by their closest family and friends. With around 30 guests, their romantic yet minimalist outdoor wedding at the Swan Hotel felt polished without feeling formal.

Many couples, whether local or out of state (or abroad), love the idea of getting married at Disney, but not everyone wants a “Disney wedding”. If mouse ears, Cinderella coaches, and pixie dust aren’t on your wedding inspo board, there are still plenty of ways to start your happily ever after at the happiest place on earth!

Their outdoor ceremony at the Swan’s Crescent Terrace offered exactly what they were looking for: a quiet, intimate setting that still felt connected to the larger Disney resort experience. A long walkway leads toward the ceremony terrace, with the neighboring Dolphin Hotel providing an impressive architectural backdrop. Afterward, guests moved inside to Il Mulino New York Trattoria for a post-wedding brunch, keeping the entire celebration moving easily.

View their Disney wedding photography gallery here!

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Nicole & Jeff’s rainy, heartfelt wedding at Villa Festa in DeLand, FL

We firmly believe that rain IS good luck on your wedding day, and Nicole & Jeff’s unexpectedly dreary wedding day at Villa Festa is living proof. Just minutes before their outdoor ceremony was set to begin, the skies opened up and one of those classic Florida summer storms rolled through. And yet? It turned out to be one of the most emotional weddings we’ve ever had the privilege of documenting.

Nicole & Jeff met in college back in 2018, and from the moment we arrived it was obvious how much this day meant to both of them. Jeff may look like the stereotypical tough bodybuilder, but he wears his heart on his sleeve. Nicole matched that same emotion every step of the day, and together they created a wedding that felt incredibly genuine, filled with tears, laughter, and one unforgettable dance floor.

View their full wedding photography gallery here!

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Villa Festa in DeLand, FL – Central FL Wedding Venue Spotlight

What’s better than exchanging vows on the grounds of a 100-year-old historic home in the heart of Florida? Staying there all weekend for the best wedding party imaginable!

Villa Festa bills itself as “Central Florida’s most unique wedding venue”, and it’s hard to argue with that. Not only is the Italian Renaissance Revival-style home a stunning wedding venue, it’s also overnight accommodations for you and your closest loved ones on your wedding weekend. Offering a full experience that lasts beyond your reception, a wedding at Villa Festa is truly a weekend to remember.

In this unsponsored, unbiased wedding venue spotlight, we’re sharing what it’s like to get married at Villa Festa in DeLand: what you need to know about this wedding venue, what’s included with your rental, and our personal thoughts as wedding photographers who have shot a few celebrations (and counting) at this venue.

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Villa Serafina in Webster, FL – Central FL Wedding Venue Spotlight

The modern, Italian-inspired Villa Serafina in Webster, FL is a wedding venue that’s recently come across our radar, and we can’t wait to share more about this lovely space with you. Centrally located approximately 45 minutes from Orlando, Tampa, The Villages, and Ocala each, Villa Serafina has recently joined the ranks of Central Florida’s favorite affordable and thoughtfully-designed wedding venues. Featuring lush greenery, outdoor wedding ceremony options, and a modern, airy indoor reception hall, this Tuscan-style venue offers ample amenities for a seamless, unforgettable wedding day experience.

If you’re considering getting married at Villa Serafina and wondering what all is included, what the venue looks like, what amenities are included, and what packages are available, we’ve compiled all the necessary info here in this venue spotlight. Of course, we always advise couples to contact the venue directly for more information and for customized pricing.

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Cali & Allen’s vibrant micro wedding at The Garden Villa in Winter Park, FL

Cali and Allen’s wedding was the kind of day that captures everything beautiful about choosing a small, intimate wedding. Their celebration at The Garden Villa felt warm and deeply personal from the moment we arrived. Choosing our affordable and micro-wedding friendly 2hr wedding photo & video package, Cali & Allen were able to not only capture just the most important moments of their day, but save money for their future life together! With a relaxed timeline and a focus on family, emotion, and their story, this micro wedding was filled with meaningful details rather than crowd-driven chaos. It was the type of intimate wedding day that unfolds naturally, guided by love instead of schedules.

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Holy Trinity Reception Center in Maitland, FL – Central FL Wedding Venue Spotlight

If your wedding theme is big, glam, and unapologetically “extra”, then your dream venue is awaiting you at Holy Trinity Reception Center. One of the most spacious ballroom reception venues in Central Florida, this Mediterranean-influenced space is a blank canvas ready for your wildest wedding dreams. Whether you’re throwing a glitz & glam diamond-adorned celebration or a culturally-rich Islamic Nikah (or a blend of both!), your imagination is the only limit to the possibilities of a wedding at Holy Trinity Reception Center.

If you’re considering hosting your wedding at Holy Trinity Reception Center in Maitland, then read on for our full review of what it’s like to get married at this stunning venue!

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Wanderlust Okto in Lake Nona, FL – Central FL Wedding Venue Spotlight

We recently had the pleasure to capture our first wedding at the unique and unforgettable Wanderlust Okto in Lake Nona, FL, and we already can’t wait to go back! This charming wedding venue boasts that it’s a “one of a kind experience”, and we would absolutely agree. If you’re considering getting married at Wanderlust Okto, read on for our full, unbiased review!

Located just minutes from the Orlando International Airport in the up-and-coming Lake Nona region of metro Orlando, Wanderlust Okto is part wedding venue, part staycation property. Highlights of Wanderlust Okto’s property include its Airbnb accommodations, treehouse, Airstream, and (coming soon) container house, all of which form a “you have to see it to believe it” kind of space. These multiple features allow for a truly customizable wedding day experience that’s sure to be a hit with your guests.

If you’re considering getting married at Wanderlust Okto and want to know what a real wedding at this venue looks like, read our full wedding venue review!

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Maitland Art & History Museums in Maitland, FL – Central FL Wedding Venue Spotlight

If you're dreaming of a wedding day that feels like stepping out of a romantic painting—filled with history, character, and just the right touch of magic—the Art & History Museums of Maitland might be the wedding venue you didn’t know you needed to see. Nestled in the charming town of Maitland, just north of Orlando, this Central Florida hidden gem brings together the beauty of nature, the soul of art, and the timeless elegance of historic architecture.

It’s hard to describe this place in just one word. Is it an art museum wedding venue? A historic garden venue? A micro wedding paradise? It’s kind of all of the above. We’ve had the honor to shoot a few weddings at this magnificent space, and with its ever-growing popularity as a wedding venue in the Orlando area, we’re here to share our unbiased opinion and review what it’s like to get married here. If you’re considering an art museum wedding at the Maitland Art & History Museums, read on!

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