Let’s face it: Wedding planning is daunting! No matter what type of wedding you’re planning, there are endless tasks to accomplish and what feels like endless outside voices that threaten to influence your own opinion. It can be hard to block out the noise to figure out what you and your partner actually want, but let us ease the burden by assuring you that there is not one right way to have a wedding!
Even just 10 years ago, it seemed the only option was to have a traditional ceremony and reception, but now, there are limitless possibilities. At our Orlando wedding venue, we’ve held all kinds of celebrations, from ceremony only weddings to all-out, larger-than-life weddings, and spoiler alert: They’re all beautiful!
But how do you tune out the outside noise and determine what type of wedding you want? Getting inspired is the first step! We’re sharing this blog post in the hope of inspiring you with options for your Orlando wedding you may not have thought of before. By seeing what’s possible for your nuptials, we hope you get one step closer to having the wedding of your dreams!
Orlando Wedding Option 1: Ceremony Only
Let’s start with the simplest Orlando wedding option and work our way up! A ceremony only wedding is a sweet and meaningful way to tie the knot. If you want all the beauty and fun of a wedding without the fuss or frills, this is a great option for you!
Having a ceremony only allows the focus of the day to truly be on your new union. You can allocate your budget, time, and energy into creating a romantic and sentimental ceremony that you’ll always remember. Think lush florals decorating the altar, live music playing as you walk down the aisle, personalized vows, a creative unity ceremony, significant readings, and more. By putting the primary focus on the ceremony, you’ll celebrate the true heart of the wedding.
But with our all-inclusive wedding package, you’ll still get to celebrate after the ceremony too! Our ceremony only package includes a cake and champagne celebration for up to 10 people. You get to choose the cake design and flavor, and we’ll enhance it with fresh floral on the day-of.
A sweet way to send you off into marriage!
Orlando Wedding Option 2: Ceremony + Light Reception
A ceremony with light reception is another wonderful Orlando wedding option! This option offers a ceremony followed by a cocktail hour-style reception with drinks and hors d’oeuvres for up to 20 people. This allows you more time to celebrate with your loved ones, as you mix, mingle, and of course, indulge in some wedding cake!
This wedding style is right for you if you want something a little more substantial than a ceremony only, but still want the flexibility in the day to continue celebrating off-property. Many of our couples who choose this type of Orlando wedding head to a theme park afterwards or jet off to the airport or cruise port for their honeymoon!
A notable reminder for these lighter-style weddings is that just because they seem smaller, they’re no less special! Don’t let anyone else’s opinion sway you from following your true desires. These micro weddings still have all the meaning, beauty, and joy of more traditional weddings!
Orlando Wedding Option 3: Intimate Ceremony + Reception
Intimate weddings became exceedingly popular post-pandemic, but they haven’t gone anywhere since! Our next Orlando wedding option is an intimate ceremony and reception, where you can have a traditional ceremony and full reception, just with a smaller guest count.
Many Orlando wedding venues have guest minimums, meaning that you have to pay for a minimum number of guests, even if they don’t all attend. At Celebration Gardens though, this isn’t the case! We pride ourselves on our flexible options because we know that one wedding style does not fit all.
This option includes everything you’ll need for a ceremony and reception for up to 20 people, from a complete floral decor package to a plated meal service with an open full liquor bar. Just because you have a smaller guest count doesn’t mean you have to miss out on any of the conventional wedding festivities. With this type of wedding, you’ll be able to tie the knot in our fully decked out Ceremony Gazebo, enjoy a cocktail hour with passed hors d’oeuvres, and celebrate with your loved ones in a night of dinner and dancing.
Orlando Wedding Option 4: Classic Ceremony + Reception
One of the first steps in determining the right type of Orlando wedding for you is estimating your guest count. If you know you want to keep it small and intimate, the above options are perfect for you! However, if you’ll have a larger guest count, the next two options will be better fits.
A classic ceremony and reception is right for you if you have 80 or more guests. This is the wedding style you may traditionally think of, complete with a full ceremony, cocktail hour, and all the reception festivities. Designed with a larger guest count and an 8 hour timeline in mind, our all-inclusive wedding package for this wedding style includes:
- Tables, Chairs & Linens
- Buffet Dinner
- Floral (personal floral, ceremony floral & fabric, table centerpieces, cake floral)
- Minister
- Live Ceremony Musician
- Wedding Day Coordinator
- Cake
- Photographer
- Videographer
- DJ
If you’ve always pictured dancing the night away with your best people for your wedding, this wedding type fits the bill!
Orlando Wedding Option 5: Inclusive Ceremony + Reception
Finally, if you dream of a grandiose wedding with all the extras, this last Orlando wedding style may be calling your name! This is our most comprehensive option intended for at least 100 guests. It affords you the most time and guests for your celebration, so there are virtually no limits on what you can pull off!
Typically, larger weddings like this come with a plethora of planning, coordination, and stress due to the large number of vendors and moving parts. However, at Celebration Gardens, you book your entire wedding in one fell swoop with our all-inclusive wedding package! You’ll have one dedicated Event Manager on our team to assist with communicating with your vendor team and guiding you through the process. Planning this type of Orlando wedding has never been easier!
This package includes upgraded versions of all the components from the classic ceremony and reception option, plus:
- Ceremony Rehearsal
- Invitation Package
- Hair & Makeup
- Groom Tuxedo
- Open Full Liquor Bar
- Additional Floral
- Classic Car
- Photo Booth
- Sparkler Send Off
If it’s in your nature to go big, let’s pull out all the stops and create a one-of-a-kind celebration!
Ready to Book Your Orlando Wedding?
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 wedding packages to make wedding planning as simple and stress-free as possible!
Are you interested in having your event at our beautiful outdoor venue? Contact us today! Our friendly team members would love to chat with you and provide you with a customized quote.