Top Wedding Venues in Central Florida Our Picks!

Top Wedding Venues in Central Florida: We always enjoy going to new venues but we have some favorite venues that we love to shoot at over and over again.  So we have come up with a list of venues to share with you. These are not only beautiful locations to have a wedding, they also offer an amazing view for the most spectacular photo opportunities. We’re proud to feature these Top Wedding Venues in Central Florida and some we’re featured on. Most all of these are located  in Central Florida so that you can learn some of our favorite places to photograph weddings, engagements and family sessions. Let us know your dream wedding location in the comments below! We photograph at a lot of locations but not always aware of new wedding locations! We’re so thankful that you’ve voted us best photographer in daytona beach via the News Journal Readers Choice award. I’ve been thankful to be the top published photographer in our area and top 5 percent in the US per our publisher!!!  See our published links here: https://markdickinsonphotography.com/blog/published-locations-mark-dickinson-photography-locations-for-publishing-and-featured-weddings/

The Top Wedding Venues in Central Florida are:

Bella Collina: Located in Monteverde close to downtown Orlando, this Tuscany themed venue will make you feel like you are having your dream destination wedding, without leaving Central Florida. They offer both indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception areas giving you more opportunity to make your wedding truly unique.

Black Dolphin Inn: Cute, boutique, luxurious Spanish Isle inspired historic estate. This elegant estate features 14 guest rooms decorated with vintage mid-century furniture, euro-style bedding, spa inspired bathroom, and luxury fabrics. The Inn features event space for both indoor and outdoor intimate events. Across the street is a dock with a gorgeous view of the river. Don’t worry about this dock for wedding party photos, it’s built sturdy enough to stand on!

Casements:  This is our Ormond Beach Pick, the staff is lovely, the sunsets are gorgeous, and the views are scenic. The mansion was John Rockefeller’s winter home, and is known as “The Jewel of Ormond Beach.”  The inside atmosphere is adorable, there is a perfect wood staircase for some photos and an opening from above to catch those kisses from up atop. An outdoor stage is used for wedding ceremonies surrounded by the gardens and set alongside a riverfront promenade. (See some of our Casement work here: http://thecasements.com/) The City’s official website for booking and reservation inquiries is: http://www.thecasements.net/

Chart house: Looking for something different and view to remember? There’s a lot good for the charthouse if you are having a wedding you’d like to spice up with riverfront, boat and nautical views.  They can host up to 100 guests on the outdoor patio and 250 with a full reservation of the location. There’s a lovely oak tree that has backdrops to boats and the Halifax River. We’ve had a few weddings here and enjoy it each time! I love their customized menus they do for the couples. Take a look here: http://www.chart-house.com/locations/daytona-beach/private-events.asp

Crosswater Hall Nocatee: We love everything about this venue! The grounds are quiet and offer a lot of photo opportunities. The architectural heritage radiates throughout the clubhouse. The saw grass plants nearby, the beautiful event lawn as well as the bridal room are just phenomenal for a wedding photographer to get that perfect shot.

Delamater House: Looking for that perfect rustic venue? The Delamater House sports an elaborate barn venue with a spacious lawn for your outdoor ceremony. There are cottages for the bride and groom to get ready in, as well as a bar and fireplace for a relaxing cocktail hour.

Daytona Beach Resort: Located right on the beach you can have that beach wedding you always dreamed of. The resort offers experience catering staff, elegant wedding space that can accommodate up to 500 people, an ocean front pool deck for ceremonies or receptions

Daytona 500 Club: Do you love Nascar, or maybe think it would be cool to get married in the middle of the race track? Well its possible with the Daytona 500 club, located inside international speedway overlooking victory lane and start/finish line. The luxurious venue offers a large banquet room, with awesome views of the track.

Estate on the Halifax: Located in Port Orange, this 10 acre private estate has a variety of venues. The historic chapel was built in 1897, and continues to be one of the most popular in the Daytona Beach area. The gardens host koi ponds and majestic oak trees, as well as a gazebo that makes for a delightful outdoor ceremony venue. The Club Car, Guesthouse, and Estate House can all be used for a variety of things including getting ready on your wedding day. You never have to leave the property!

Florida Agricultural Museum: This beautiful agricultural museum is the perfect place to have a barn wedding, the barn is 5,000 sq ft plenty of room to seat everyone and have a nice sized dance floor. They offer four packages and they all include a wedding consultant, dressing area, seating, rustic bar setup, transportation to and from lake side for your wedding party and guest, and even more. This venue will make you feel at home with all the accommodations.

Hammock Beach: This elegant location offers nine venues to choose from, from ocean front to indoor ballrooms. Every venue offers great elegance and enough room to accommodate up to 500 guest. They make sure that your dream becomes a reality!

Halifax Plantation: This beautiful and exclusive golf side location can accommodate up to 250 guest with complete sound system and mood lighting, and a complete full bar, to make your wedding day complete. The beautiful green grasses surrounding the clubhouse make for a beautiful backdrop for your special day.

Lake Ashby Farms: If you’re looking for the perfect place to have a rustic barn wedding, Lake Ashby Farms would be the place. Located in New Smyrna, Fl, it is the perfect place to have a quiet and secluded lakeside wedding. The beauty of the property isn’t just the lakefront but every inch of the multi-acre farm. Not only having southern hospitality, they give the vintage elegance, country chic, and rustic southern feel any country wedding could ask for.

Lake Mary Events Center: The center provides the ideal location for your wedding. They offer table and chair rentals, catering services, indoor and outdoor ceremony sites. The rotunda offers a breathtaking view of the lake, with large floor to ceiling windows. The outdoor ceremony location is on a spacious lawn right on the lake.

Leu Gardens: The historic Orlando gardens offer a variety of sites for small intimate weddings to weddings with up to 180 guests. The Gardens also have several rooms available to rent for your reception, so that your entire event can be within the stunning floral environment offered at this location.

Mandarin Community club: The club is very active in preserving and beautifying its three historic properties. The building has modern updates but still has the original hardwood floors, perfect for dancing on. The hall accommodates up to 115 people and is also handicap accessible. They also offer an outdoor setting with a gazebo.

Plaza Resort and Spa: Are you looking for a place that offers it all? The Resort has  many rooms to choose from That will make it possible to have just about any type of wedding a bride could ask for. They offer stunning ocean view rooms, a variety of wedding packages and customized reception menus. They also have the option to provide you with catering with a variety of menus and bartenders.

Riverside Pavilion: This elegant location offers a spectacular view during your ceremony and reception. You can get married on the dock overlooking the Halifax River with an array of palm trees and oaks surrounding you. The Pavilion can accommodate up to 200 guest or more if you take advantage of their additional rooms and amenities.

Saint Demetrius:  Located on the Halifax River St. Demetrius gives spectacular views for your wedding day. Their large reception hall offers plenty of space to dance and have room for your guest. Their colorful church will make your wedding ceremony a unique one.

Shores Resort and Spa: Have you ever wanted to have a fairy tale beach wedding? This would be the place. Located right on Daytona Beach, the ocean provides a stunning backdrop with the waves sweeping along the sand behind you. They offer a wedding packages that will suit just about any bride.

Washington Oaks: This beautiful historic state park is located on the beach in Palm Coast. They have lush gardens covering the grounds making the location truly magical. The park offers three wedding locations to choose from, giving you all the more opportunity to make your wedding your own.

Wilbur Boathouse: The boathouse is located in Wilbur by the Sea near Ponce Inlet, Fl. It offers a great riverfront wedding, with a charming historic feeling.

White Room in St. Augustine: Located in the heart of downtown St. Augustine, The White Room is an exquisite setting for your wedding. With several banquet room options, you’ll have a classic venue with a waterfront view. The White Room is an elegant space with elegant hardwood floors and large windows that let in the soft evening glow of the sunset.

Thank you

We want to say thank you for coming along and checking out our work. We look forward to hearing from you for any questions that you may have: Mark@MarkDickinsonPhotography.com

Here’s a slideshow of our wedding sample gallery of our weddings in Central Florida and South East, some of these being taken at our picks for the top venues in Central Florida!