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Summer House on the Lake in Lake Buena Vista, FL – Central FL Wedding Venue Spotlight

For elegant, coastal wedding vibes in the heart of Central Florida, look no further than the breezy Summer House on the Lake. Tucked within Disney Springs in Lake Buena Vista, FL, this full-service restaurant transforms into your own idyllic lake house for weddings large or small. Blending the California aesthetic with seasonal Florida ingredients, Summer House on the Lake is a highly sought-after dining location in Orlando—but it also serves as a wedding ceremony and/or reception space for gatherings up to 500.

Whether you’re seeking a theme park-adjacent wedding without the fuss, the convenience of a restaurant-run reception, or just yearning for coastal vibes while staying within metro Orlando, we’re here to share an inside look at what it’s like to get married at Summer House on the Lake. From hosting a large indoor wedding ceremony to simply raising a toast at your restaurant reception with a few loved ones, you’ll find flexible offerings, inclusive packages, and plenty of seating options here.

This unsponsored and unbiased review is meant to be a starting point: if you’re interested in hosting your wedding at Summer House on the Lake, we encourage you to contact the venue directly for accurate pricing and package options tailored to your needs.

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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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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!

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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!

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