Best Spring Wedding Venues
Spring has sprung, love is in the air, and the world is filled with the sound of wedding bells. While up north it may still be chilly, in Florida the temperatures are perfect and the sun is shining bright. In fact, the Sunshine State ha just about everything you would want for a perfect wedding day, including breathtaking venues that feature bright tropical blooms, venues in picturesque waterfront settings, and venues with uniqueness to set your special day apart from all others.
Venues with Blooms
If there is one thing that really makes a springtime wedding, it would be the flowers - and Florida has plenty of venues that come with beautiful blooms, plants, butterflies, and other gorgeous garden accents.
Hummingbird Gardens
10305 Henderson Road, Tampa, 33625
813-264-1643
hummingbirdgardens.org
Enjoy the peace and tranquility of this family-owned property located in the heart of the Gulf Coast’s Tampa Bay area, which provides fresh greenery for landscaping, organic produce, and a charming garden setting that is perfect for an intimate springtime wedding ceremony. Founded in 2005, Hummingbird Gardens has expanded over the years to include exotic plants and trees, as well as a variety of friendly animals like a family of peacocks, chickens, and horses!
The gardens provide a stunning backdrop thanks to their vibrant blooms, elegant statues, stone walkways, and sophisticated arbor, which overlooks the lawn and makes the perfect frame for you and your loved one as you say your vows. The staff of Hummingbird Gardens are eager to customize the garden setting to suit your ceremony, as well as your reception, with both indoor and outdoor options available. The fresh flowers provided by the Gardens will certainly add an extra level of tastefulness to your decor - imagine your wedding colors coming to life in tropical blooms!
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
900 S. Palm Avenue, Sarasota, 34236
941-366-0007 ext. 238
selby.org
One of Sarasota’s most iconic attractions is the beautiful Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, located directly on Sarasota Bay and offering some of the most elegant and breathtaking garden settings imaginable. Selby expertly blends lush botanical blooms with historical charm, making it an incredibly desirable setting for your special day. Beautifully landscaped with native foliage including live oaks, banyans, and palms, and featuring foliage-framed glimpses of the bay in the background, this is especially ideal for the couple who want lots of photographs.
The garden is divided into two rental sides which include ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception areas. The north side of the garden features the Christy Payne Mansion and Mansion Lawn, Michael’s on the Bay indoor venue, and the Bay Lawn with waterfront views. The South side of the garden features the Schimmel Wedding Lawn and Pavilion, Children’s Rain Forest, and Banyan Reception Area. One of the many perks of choosing Selby is the opportunity to hold your reception at Michael’s on the Bay, Sarasota’s premiere indoor event facility which was remodeled in the summer of 2016 and features 80 feet of glass windows that provide unobstructed bay and sunset views.
The Secret Garden
1477 North Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood, 32750
intimategardenweddings.com
If you seek an intimate garden ceremony, then The Secret Garden is the venue of your dreams. Though it is located only 20 minutes from downtown Orlando, this venue offers peace and tranquility that is worlds away.
The whimsical outdoor garden chapel is situated on a private 14 acre lake, surrounded by towering trees draped in Spanish moss. The house on this property was built originally in 1963, and renovated in 2000 to restore its rustic charm. Because of the venue’s intimate size and privacy, this is a favorite choice for elopements - and The Secret Garden even offers a special elopement package, complete with minister and professional photographer!
The Garden Villa
1400 S Denning Dr., Winter Park, 32789
407-745-5718
thegardenvilla.com
Winter Park is known for its graceful elegance and historic significance, as well as its enduring natural beauty - and The Garden Villa makes the most of all of these elements. The venue’s expansive grassy lawn is shaded by towering trees, with pops of color thanks to tropical blooms. The patio, surrounded by landscaped buses and flowering trees, offers a charming arbor and has plenty of space for a cocktail hour or reception.
The villa itself provides private rooms for the bridal party to prepare, and banquet hall with French doors leading out to the lush, wooded gardens. One of the greatest features of this venue is the professional planning staff, who are experts at helping couples create the perfect day.
The Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens
2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 34952
772-337-1959
pslbg.org
Be surrounded by blooms everywhere you turn at the breathtaking Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, situated on a stunning 20 acres near the shore of the St. Lucie River. To help you choose the location in the gardens that will best suit your day, the garden’s Social Assistants are eager to help you!
The Pavilion building has 4,100 sq. ft. of space with two glass walled sides open to the beauty of the gardens, as well as a dance floor to keep the party going all night. When you choose a site within the gardens, you will be taking advantage of the natural decor offered by the bright botanical flowers and plants. Guests will surely love walking the grounds and enjoying the flowers for themselves.
Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden
5210 College Rd., Key West, 33040
305-296-1504
keywest.garden
Where better to find tropical blooms than the beautiful island of Key West, and its magnificent Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden? This garden specifically focuses on growing and maintaining native plants and species in a natural conservation habitat, and will give your wedding a quintessential Florida quality.
The Courtyard features a stage and courtyard, as well as garden views. The Lakeside Terrace is located beside tranquil waters and includes a stage area and bar service options available. The Butterfly Garden is a magical outdoor paradise. The Nature Chapel and Pavilion integrates the beauty of the outdoors with a quaint chapel setting.
Venues on the Water
Few things make a venue more picturesque than a waterfront setting - and Florida is absolutely filled with them! Set sail into wedded bliss with a venue overlooking a harbor, set on the beach, or featuring the ocean.
Emerald Grande
10 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, 32541
850-424-0675 (wedding planner)
emeraldgrande.com
Visitors to Destin and the Emerald Coast have long chosen the Emerald Grande at Harborwalk Village for its incredible location, scenic views, and luxurious feel. Now, you can choose it for these same reasons as your wedding venue, creating a luxe vibe and grand affair that no guest will ever forget (mostly because the venue and views will show up so well in your photographs). The Emerald Grande’s unique venues help set your event apart from all others, from a breathtaking outdoor deck with a grand staircase, to an elegant indoor area.
Another reason to choose the Emerald Grande is the ease of planning; you can work with their wedding planning staff to arrange music and entertainment, photography and videography, reception and dining choices, florals and decor, and even activities like spa time or finding the best accommodations for you and your guests. They’re experts at planning vow renewals, as part of their Anniversary Celebrations. Be sure to ask them about off-property activities, too, as the Destin area is full of fun! The Harborwalk Village, adjacent to the resort, is a dining and entertainment destination that also hosts charter, rental, and tour companies.
Boca Raton Resort & Club
501 East Camino Real, Boca Raton, 33432
561-447-3060 (wedding planner)
A beloved Floridian accommodation for more than 80 years, this historic resort has the look and feel of a Mediterranean palace – making you feel like true wedding royalty! Their stunning venues each exude a fairytale ambiance, from the one-of-a-kind ballrooms, to the fragrant gardens, to the beachfront locations, and more. The resort’s wedding staff is dedicated to helping you plan your day, down the tiniest details.
They are also partnered with Studio Eminence Photography, who capture your important and intimate moments and help you create lifelong memories. Indulge in the many amenities and activities available at the resort, whether you’re surfing the Gold Coast tor soaking in a therapy bath at the award-winning spa (inspired by the Alhambra Palace). Gather with your crew in the spacious, airy suites to go over wedding plans or just relax and goof off.
Diplomat Resort and Spa
3555 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood, 33019
855-293-8851 (wedding planner)
diplomatresort.com
Since everyone has already made the journey to South Florida, you should all enjoy yourselves! The Diplomat Resort and Spa is perfect for the wedding party that wants to do just that - party - as well as get out on the waves. The resort rises high above the ocean, and recent renovations see a fresh, chic style in the rooms that make them ideal for hanging out in. You can also play beach volleyball, speed around on Jet Skis, or chill in the pool. Hollywood offers a great choice of late-night hotspots, and there’s always the beach!
As far as the actual ceremony, you have plenty of fantastic options: choose from five different ballrooms overlooking the ocean, (the most spectacular of which is the 20,000 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom), 39 smaller venues, an experienced team of wedding planners and caterers, spa and hair/makeup services, an extensive menu (including special diet options), and more to make your day truly awesome!
Sunset Key Cottages
245 Front Street, Key West, 33040
305-292-5300
sunsetkeycottages.com
If you seek a destination wedding, it doesn’t get more perfect than this: an island paradise just a few minutes by launch from Key West. Sunset Key Cottages offer an exotic location for an intimate wedding party (30 guests or less). Spanning 27 acres, the island offers one, two, and three bedroom cottages, each decorated in a charming Victorian-era style with pops of tropical color and laced with bougainvilleas. As you wait for your guests to arrive, relax on your cottage porch, or sit on the soft white sand in a comfy beach chair. Scenic courtyards are filled with the fragrance of jasmine, hibiscus, and frangipanis.
Each of the resort’s venues offer stunning panoramic views of the cerulean waves, as well as comfortable indoor spaces - or, you can choose to wed on a catamaran! Enjoy a savory menu prepared by the resort’s restaurant, fit to your tastes whether it’s a formal dinner or casual family affair. Very small weddings with parties of 10 or fewer can choose the Intimate Wedding Package.
Venues with Uniqueness
Those looking for something to set apart their wedding will love these unique Florida venues, that are as special as they are beautiful - whether it’s a Southern style fruit farm, elegant estate, or historic house.
The Pavilion at Mixon Farms
2525 27th Street East, Bradenton, 34208
844-367-1643
thepavilionatmixonfarms.com
This hidden gem of a venue combines vintage charm and Southern elegance, with backdrops of orange groves and tropical gardens. The focal point is the grand pavilion with a wooden spindled gazebo, surrounded by a Koi pond, with an open style that makes the most of the naturally beautiful surroundings. The lush garden blooms surround a rock waterfall. One of the perks of the pavilion’s architecture is the unlimited options for personalized decor, letting you create your ideal setting.
In addition to the pavilion, Mixon Farms has added several new venue spaces; most recently, the Mixon Farmhouse Inn, where sophistication meets rustic charm. The inn is located at a private gated entrance on the Mixon Farms property, about 500 feet from the grand pavilion, in the midst of the orange grove. This four bedroom, three bath custom home sleeps 13 guests, making it an ideal accommodation for you and your wedding party or family. Enjoy thoughtful touches like exposed Chicago brick, shiplap from 1908, and an expansive bridal suite. The backyard is fantastic for rehearsal dinners or intimate receptions, with bulb lighting strung across the lawn.
Edison and Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 33901
239-334-7419
edisonfordwinterestates.org
The breathtaking palatial Edison and Ford Winter Estates feature stately historic homes and immaculate landscaping that is punctuated by fragrant tropical booms and feature classically romantic gardens - what more could you want for your wedding venue? Once the homes of the inventor Thomas Edison and the auto magnate Henry Ford, the Estates are now one of Fort Myers’ most treasured museum sites and offer distinctive venues for ceremonies and receptions.
Take your pick of some of the most unforgettable natural venue settings for your ceremony. The Coconut Grove is the beautiful lawn situated between the Lily Pond and the Caloosahatchee River, with dozens of coconut trees scattered throughout; this spot is perfect for sunset ceremonies. Ford's Riverside Lawn offers river views as well, as does the background of the Mysore Fig Tree: a towering tree with sprawling roots and incredible breadth, the ultimate symbol of family and strength. The Moonlight Garden provides an intimate, romantic setting filled with fragrant flowers and tall bougainvillea-entwined trellises. When it comes to the cocktail hour or reception, the Estates offer additional locations that include some of the historic buildings.
Estate on the Halifax
5123 Ridgewood Avenue, Suite B, Port Orange, 32127
386-763-2285
estateonthehalifax.com
Spreading across 10 acres of private estate, the Estate on the Halifax is a magnificent and elegant wedding venue with multiple ceremony and reception site locations, each featuring a different aspect of Florida beauty - be it historic Southern architecture or exotic tropical plants and foliage.
If you’re feeling extra extravagant, they welcome you to reserve the entire estate! This includes The Tavern, The Chapel, The Gardens and Gazebo, Snow White’s Cottage, The Club Car and a honeymoon night at Agatha’s Guesthouse with check out the next day. For more intimate ceremonies, select one of the estate locations. Dine and dance the night away in The Tavern, built in the 1920s, renovated to preserve its beautiful all-wood interior. The Chapel is a quintessential historic church built in 1897, with gorgeous stained-glass windows. During this time of year, we particularly recommend Snow White’s Cottage and Gardens, which looks like something straight out of a fairytale: the quaint Alpine-style cottage sits amidst the colorful gardens, between which winds paved pathways and delightful koi ponds. The Garden Gazebo is also a great springtime choice, surrounded by fragrant blooms and sparkling fountains.
Sundy House
106 S Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, 33444
877-439-9601
sundyhouse.com
You may be surprised to learn that in a tranquil setting on an unsuspecting street there sits a fantastic wedding venue that was voted “Best in Weddings” by Florida Bride Magazine! Sundy House, a renovated Queen Ann style boutique inn listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offers a completely unique and romantic setting amidst towering trees and lush garden located only a mile away from the Atlantic Ocean. Whether you desire a small ceremony (around 10 guests) in the quaint garden gazebo, or a larger affair (up to 140 guests) at the peaceful lake, the staff is dedicated to creating a warm and cheerful atmosphere as well as offering an array of special packages, including personalized choices.
There are three distinct dining rooms, Old Florida gazebos, streams, waterfalls, a freshwater pond, and the gorgeous Taru Gardens – an acre of property in all, creating a breathtaking setting for your special day. You and tour wedding party can enjoy the inn’s Southern hospitality with a stay in the elaborate and distinctive guest suites, varying in size but each with its own selective décor and amenities like fireplaces, kitchenettes, and Jacuzzis.
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