Recommendation - Small Wedding Venue in Central Florida

[Woodbear]

Might anyone have some insight on a great place to hold a small wedding near The Villages/Orlando? Our daughter is looking to have around 20 guests. She has visited 2 venues, and some of the initial quotes have been near $600 per person for what she says in an all inclusive wedding.

I was thinking at that cost we could go to the best steak house around, have a great meal and a bunch of drinks for much less. We are new to The Villages, so any information is appreciated.

[JSR22]

Might anyone have some insight on a great place to hold a small wedding near The Villages/Orlando? Our daughter is looking to have around 20 guests. She has visited 2 venues, and some of the initial quotes have been near $600 per person for what she says in an all inclusive wedding.

I was thinking at that cost we could go to the best steak house around, have a great meal and a bunch of drinks for much less. We are new to The Villages, so any information is appreciated.

Lopez Legacy has a private room. Their food and service are very very good.

[mamamia54]

Cottom Farm in Weirsdale. Beautiful setting. They do weddings also.

[JoMar]

Grand Oaks Resort, Weirsdale, Fl 352-750-5500. Weddings – The Grand Oaks Resort (https://thegrandoaks.com/weddings/)
Also, rather than trying to justify another venue like a Steakhouse, don't you think that decision should be your daughters?

[walterray1]

Grand Oaks Resort, Weirsdale, Fl 352-750-5500. Weddings – The Grand Oaks Resort (https://thegrandoaks.com/weddings/)
Also, rather than trying to justify another venue like a Steakhouse, don't you think that decision should be your daughters?

Who is footing the bill? Could play into the decision making.

[vintageogauge]

Small all inclusive weddings are much more expensive "Per Person" than larger weddings.

[Woodbear]

Lopez Legacy has a private room. Their food and service are very very good.

I did reach out to Lopez, she will follow up with them next week. Do all the country clubs have the ability/desire to host small groups like I mentioned above?

[Woodbear]

Cottom Farm in Weirsdale. Beautiful setting. They do weddings also.

Is there a chance Cottom is no longer doing weddings? I cannot locate any information on them and weddings.

[mamamia54]

Is there a chance Cottom is no longer doing weddings? I cannot locate any information on them and weddings.

It’s called Wayside at Cottom Farms. Their number is 352-751-4544. As far as I know, they still do weddings. I guess it would be best to call.

[EdFNJ]

Check out WAWA. :D My sister got married in a WAWA in NJ. Made all the newspapers and some local TV. She met her (third) husband there so she asked them and they OK'd it. They figured it was great for publicity. Actually was fun albeit a bit weird.

[DaleDivine]

Might anyone have some insight on a great place to hold a small wedding near The Villages/Orlando? Our daughter is looking to have around 20 guests. She has visited 2 venues, and some of the initial quotes have been near $600 per person for what she says in an all inclusive wedding.

I was thinking at that cost we could go to the best steak house around, have a great meal and a bunch of drinks for much less. We are new to The Villages, so any information is appreciated.

I don't think she would seriously consider having a wedding at a steak house. Unless of course it's her 3rd or 4th wedding. She will want to go all out for (hopefully) a once in a lifetime wedding.
:bigbow::bigbow:

[J1ceasar]

Paquettes Tractor Museum - has a show Barn - Right here on Rt 44. unique

Outdoors, look at Shalom Park In Ocala

Appleton Museum In Ocala - available for private function and beautiful inner courtyard

Lakeside Inn Mt Dora - can do ceremony outside at lake - beautiful and WAS reasonable 15 years ago - reception inside

Great Officiant :
Norm Krasnaur live in Pemmbrooke and wife does videos ...
Highly recommended !!!!!!

Mission Imn -- expensive but beautiful

Congratulations !!!!!

[Lovey2]

[QUOTE=JoMar;2023469]Grand Oaks Resort, Weirsdale, Fl 352-750-5500. Weddings – The Grand Oaks Resort (https://thegrandoaks.com/weddings/)
Also, rather than trying to justify another venue like a Steakhouse, don't you think that decision should be your daughters

[Lovey2]

[QUOTE=JoMar;2023469]Grand Oaks Resort, Weirsdale, Fl 352-750-5500. Weddings – The Grand Oaks Resort (https://thegrandoaks.com/weddings/)
Also, rather than trying to justify another venue like a Steakhouse, don't you think that decision should be your daughters
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[Janebish]

The Rose plantation is lovely. Beautiful outdoor Lakeside setting and the food is great. They have several small rooms to accommodate you.

[Janebish]

the Rose plantation is lovely. They have a beautiful outdoor Lakeside setting and several small rooms inside to accommodate you. Good luck!

[Pcarson]

Mission Inn Resort located in Howey-In-The-Hills. It is only 30 minutes from The Villages. My daughter was just married there and they have several venues to pick from.

[coffeebean]

Grand Oaks Resort, Weirsdale, Fl 352-750-5500. Weddings – The Grand Oaks Resort (https://thegrandoaks.com/weddings/)
Also, rather than trying to justify another venue like a Steakhouse, don't you think that decision should be your daughters?

Shouldn't that depend on who is paying for the wedding?

[TomPerry]

I know someone who had a wedding and a reunion both at the Waterfront Inn on Lake Sumter at Lake Sumter Landing.

[Dana1963]

Might anyone have some insight on a great place to hold a small wedding near The Villages/Orlando? Our daughter is looking to have around 20 guests. She has visited 2 venues, and some of the initial quotes have been near $600 per person for what she says in an all inclusive wedding.

I was thinking at that cost we could go to the best steak house around, have a great meal and a bunch of drinks for much less. We are new to The Villages, so any information is appreciated.
You can book a Caribbean Cruise 4-7 days starting at $180 per person obviously better rooms would be more.

[jimkerr]

Mission Inn is nice.

[JanetMM]

Google WEDDINGS AT CIRCUS MUSEUM. Will show info about having wedding at Ringling Circus Museum.

[chriskarst]

The new Equestrian Center in Ocala has a beautiful small church on the grounds set away from the horse area. It's a lovely setting. No idea of cost but worth the trip to see it.

[gbs317]

The Rose plantation is lovely. Beautiful outdoor Lakeside setting and the food is great. They have several small rooms to accommodate you.

I agree. The Rose Plantation was excellent. A buddy of mine got married there and there was no complaints. Beautiful outside wedding and reception held inside the restaurant.

[eddieboy]

The Little Wedding Chapel in Eustis is lovely. Talk to Theresa Bruza. 901 East Magnolia Ave. Eustis, Fl 32726

[danolphie]

Rose Plantation!

[arlenewinters]

Call me. I have some ideas for you. Much less expensive, but beautiful.
412-398-0557
Arlene

[lorilorilori]

Orlando - WDW - Grand Floridian + +
Dubsdred County Club
Alfond Inn Winter Park
Christners Steak House, Lee Road Orlando

Ocala
World Equestrian Center
Katya Vineyards

Howey in the Hills
Mission Inn

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[BornAgainNewYorker]

Might anyone have some insight on a great place to hold a small wedding near The Villages/Orlando? Our daughter is looking to have around 20 guests. She has visited 2 venues, and some of the initial quotes have been near $600 per person for what she says in an all inclusive wedding.

I was thinking at that cost we could go to the best steak house around, have a great meal and a bunch of drinks for much less. We are new to The Villages, so any information is appreciated.

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[Woodbear]

Thank you for all the great responses. We have a lot of information to follow up on.

[Aneka]

My cousin had a lovely wedding reception at Harbor Hills Country Club just East of the Villages.