Celebration Gardens in Orlando, FL is a top botanical garden wedding and event venue, known for its verdant, natural gardens and exceptional guest service. Our outdoor event venue in Orlando is perfect for hosting a wedding, corporate team meeting or retreat, baby shower, birthday party, engagement party, and more. With our expansive Gazebo Lawn, canopied Intimate Pavilion and open-air Grand Pavilion, our event spaces are versatile to accommodate any guest size and offer an incredible view of our gardens.
Our team at Celebration Gardens consists of tenured event professionals, who are well-versed in the meticulous process of event planning. Our priority is to make our guests happy and we do that by streamlining the planning process and guiding you every step of the way. From our all-inclusive event packages to our excellent in-house catering partner to the care and attention you receive from our staff on the day-of, we’re there to support you and your event from start to finish.
After years of working with our amazing clients on all types of events, we have compiled a list of the top 5 most common FAQ we receive. By diligently answering them in this post, we hope to make your booking and event planning process even easier!
About Celebration Gardens Orlando:
Celebration Gardens is nestled in the beautiful neighborhood of Winter Park; a boutique town in Orlando, FL. This area is conveniently located near downtown Orlando and less than an hour from the major theme parks. You get the best of all worlds when you host your event with us! You get to experience the local culture, food, and shopping district of Winter Park, have easy access to the airport for any out-of-town guests, and can easily make your way to the theme parks for some family fun.
Our botanical garden event venue is unmatched in its beauty for your celebration! Our Gazebo Lawn is ideal for a wedding ceremony with our delightful, white gazebo and surrounding flora and landscaping. Just around the corner, the Butterfly Garden leads into the Intimate Pavilion, which is covered by a canopy of natural greenery. This space is perfect for intimate gatherings. The crown jewel of Celebration Gardens is our main botanical gardens and Grand Pavilion! This is our largest event space that boasts built-in market lighting and fans, open-air sides that allow for generous views of the gardens, and optional pull-down siding in case of inclement weather.
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No matter what type of event you’re planning, we have the perfect space to host it! Now without further ado, let’s dive into the FAQ!
FAQ #1: What is included in the Celebration Gardens’ property rental?
All events at Celebration Gardens receive full use of the entire property with the rental fee! This includes the Ready Room House, Dahlia Room, Gazebo Lawn, Intimate Pavilion, and Grand Pavilion.
If you’re hosting a wedding, this means that you can get ready here, tie the knot under the Gazebo, have your cocktail hour under the Intimate Pavilion and in the main gardens, and then dine and dance the night away under the Grand Pavilion! We offer all-inclusive wedding packages that encompass all the wedding vendors you will need for your day. Including vendors like floral, photography, catering & bar, entertainment and more, these packages can be customized to fit your exact needs. Check out the full details of what’s included in each package here:
Celebration Gardens Wedding Packages
For all other events, here’s a comprehensive list of what is included in the Celebration Gardens’ property rental fee:
- Gazebos and Pavilions
• A/C indoor space and ready room house
• Firepit / wood / tending / benches
• Fruit infused water station
• Dedicated property attendants - Twinkle lights, Market lights and Landscape lights
• Corn hole, bocce ball, putting green and horseshoe games
• Staging area with sink / fridge freezer / microwave / shelves
• 8 property trash cans, 5 smoking urns
• 2 recycling cans and an on-site compost program
• A plug n play projector with large screen for your images or slideshow
Optional add-ons include upgraded tables and seating, lounge furniture, additional lighting and specialty décor.
FAQ #2: Can I bring in outside vendors?
While our team at Celebration Gardens has thoroughly vetted every company on our preferred vendors list for you, you are also welcome to bring in other vendors if you wish! We simply require that they are professional vendors with proper licensing and insurance.
The only exception to this is for DJ services. Since the City of Orlando has very strict noise ordinances, Celebration Gardens requires use of our in-house sound system or Power Entertainment DJ for all amplified sound.
We partner with our in-house catering company, John Michael Events, to offer our guests impeccable food and beverage with impeccable service. They cater to any taste and need, from classic American dishes like Filet Mignon to ethnic cuisine like Mediterranean or Southeast Asian menus. You are able to provide your own food though, as long as the John Michael team handles and serves it. This is required by our licensing.
You can also bring in your own caterer with the proper licensing, insurance and express permission from our team.
FAQ #3: How late can my celebration end?
As mentioned, the City of Orlando mandates and enforces a strict noise ordinance. This means that all events at Celebration Gardens must end promptly at 10pm. We do have residential neighbors that we need to be mindful of as well by keeping noise levels to a respectable volume. We thank you in advance for your respect and consideration of this policy!
FAQ #4: What décor items are allowed?
We encourage clients to be creative in their wedding and event décor! Whether you wish to set up floral arches, affix fabric draping on the Gazebo, bring in any type of linens, signage or personal décor, we welcome you to do so!
We just require that you nor your vendors penetrate the wood with nails, screws, bolts, or permanent tape of any kind that can result in permanent damage. As an alternative, we recommend using Command hooks, fishing line, floral wire or pre-existing hooks to hang your décor pieces. Anything that you or your vendors install must also be safely removed by the end of your property rental time.
Another consideration to note is that Celebration Gardens is an outdoor event venue in Orlando. If you wish to use real candles as part of your décor, we advise for them to be fully enclosed. Otherwise, the natural breeze will just blow them out. Battery operated lights are recommended.
Lastly, if you are bringing in paper goods, like wedding programs, menu cards, or lightweight signage on easels, we suggest weighing them down with something to prevent them from blowing away in the wind. This could look like putting handheld fans on top of your wedding programs on the ceremony seats or setting your wedding favors atop each menu card at each reception place setting.
FAQ #5: Do you offer any specials or booking promotions?
We surely do! When you book your event with us here at Celebration Gardens, simply mention this promo to receive any one of the following incentives complementary:
- Use of eight (8) standard tables OR three (3) farm tables
- Use of forty (40) white folding chairs
- One (1) extra hour of setup time
- Four (4) barrel style cocktail tables with umbrellas
You must choose your incentive at the time of booking. Consider this our pre-celebration gift to you!
How Do I Book with Celebration Gardens?
Celebration Gardens is Orlando’s premier botanical garden wedding and event venue, located in Winter Park, FL. Our Wedding Gazebo, Intimate Pavilion, Grand Pavilion, and lush gardens provide a seamless flow from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception. We also offer all-inclusive event packages to make planning as simple and stress-free as possible!
Are you interested in having your wedding or event at our beautiful outdoor event venue? Contact us today! Our friendly team members would love to chat with you and provide you with a customized quote.