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Standard Wedding Ceremony at Leu Gardens

1/29/2014

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Standard Wedding Rate
Wedding venue up to two hours in the gardens.
 
AttendeesFeeDeposit26 - 180 guests$750$375
Ceremony Times
10:00 am (location hours 9:00 am until 11:00 am)
4:00 pm (location hours 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm)

Standard Wedding Sites
Rose Garden, Leu House Museum Lawn, Landing or Floral Clock

The City of Orlando requires all private events obtain a “Certificate of Insurance” reflecting coverage for bodily injury and property damage. This may be obtained through Harry P. Leu Gardens and the fee is based on the number of event attendees.

Insurance rates are based on the number of attendees:
1-75 attendees $31.92      76-175 attendees $53.20      over 175 attendees $79.80

Q & A FOR STANDARD WEDDING

1. Do I need an appointment to view the gardens’ wedding sites? 
You may view the gardens during regular operating hours, garden admission fees apply, no appointments.

2. How far in advance do you take reservations? 
Leu Gardens will reserve your date up to one year in advance. There are dates that will not be available due to special garden events. Please call the rental office 407.246.3681 to check availability.

3. How much is a Standard Wedding, Reception and Insurance? 
Standard Wedding $750.00 Reception $750.00 Insurance is required for receptions.
Insurance rates are based on the number of attendees:
      1-75 attendees $31.92     76-175 attendees $53.20     over 175 attendees $79.80

4. I am having 40 to 60 guests, how much is a wedding for that amount of people? 
The Standard Wedding is $750.00 if you have over 25 people.

5. What is provided with the Standard Wedding? 
The Standard Wedding comes with use of the bride and groom dressing rooms, white plastic chairs for the ceremony, electrical outlet and extension cords, and a one hour rehearsal. The Gardens offer four ceremony sites. Wedding times are 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. All weddings are held in the gardens.

6. Can we throw Rose Petals?
Leu Gardens permits bio-degradable rice, bubbles, or butterflies. Your bridal party may carry flowers or a basket of flowers. Rose Petals, (real or silk), rice and sparklers are not permitted.

7. Can we use a tent?
Tents are not permitted.
In case of inclement weather, the Lantern Room in Garden House will be used as the wedding site. The Lantern Room can accommodate 100 seated guests, others remain standing.

8. Can I bring my own caterer or do I have to use one on your list? 
You must use one of Leu Gardens selected caterers. The caterers will handle your entire reception. Leu Gardens provides the tables and chairs. The tables are 72’’rounds, which seat 8 to 10 people. The caterers are able to provide linens, the dance floor, china, chair covers, and more. Alcohol (beer, wine and liquor) is permitted.

9. May I bring in my own chairs? 
No, rental chairs are not permitted in the gardens.

10. Can I extend my hours of rental? Can I arrive before my rental time?
Rental hours for receptions are very specific and are 4 hours only. Wedding times are 2 hours only. The Gardens' has scheduled back to back events, and the staff needs time to break down and set up for each event. Your contract will specify the rental hours and cannot vary from those hours.

11. Do you have equipment for an outside wedding?
The Gardens provide chairs, electrical outlets and dressing rooms for the bride and groom. There is no storage for your equipment or rental items. You will need to have your service provider set-up and breakdown during your rental times specified on your contract.

For services and equipment (such as: an officiator, arches, runners, etc.), you may contract with an outside vendor. Set-up, delivery, and breakdown must be within your scheduled rental times specified on your contract.

Standard Wedding Rehearsals
Rehearsals are for one hour, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. There is no extra charge for rehearsal time. Due to events held in the Gardens, rehearsal times are reserved a month in advance. During your scheduled rehearsal, our staff will go over the chair set-up, location of the bride and groom’s rooms, and the location of the electrical outlets. During rehearsal, special requests for transportation should be made for those who are unable to walk to the wedding site.
 

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Small Wedding or Elopement at Leu Gardens

1/29/2014

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Small Wedding Rate
Wedding venue for one hour in the gardens.

    Attendees          Fee 
up to 25 guests      $250 

Ceremony Times
9:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm

Small Outdoor Wedding Sites
White Garden, South Woods Gazebo, Trellis & Courtyard Gazebo

SMALL WEDDING Q & A

1. Do I need an appointment to view the gardens’ wedding sites? 
You may view the gardens during regular operating hours, garden admission fees apply, no appointments.

2. How far in advance do you take reservations? 
Leu Gardens will reserve your date up to one year in advance. There are dates that will not be available due to special garden events. Please call the rental office 407.246.3681 to check availability.

3. I would like to reserve a small wedding, however I have 30 people. Would I pay the admission fee for the extra 5 people? 
No, if you have over 25 people, you would need to reserve the Standard Wedding.

4. Who do you count for the small weddings? Is the minister, photographer and children counted? 
Yes, everyone who attends or is a part of the wedding is counted, children are counted too.

5. Can I have 20 chairs for my small wedding? 
We can provide up to five (5) chairs for those who cannot stand for the wedding.

6. Where can I dress? 
If you don’t arrive in your gown, and need to change before your wedding, you may use the Garden House's Bride and Groom's if available.

7. I would like to use the Rose Garden for my small wedding. 
The Rose Garden is designated as one of the Standard Wedding sites only.

8. When may I hold my rehearsal? 
Formal rehearsals are not routinely scheduled for small weddings. However, if you need to hold a short unscheduled rehearsal, please call the rental office prior to arriving to check availability.

9. May I decorate my wedding site? 
Small weddings are designed to be short and simple. You may decorate, but it must be within your designated time and removed immediately following the ceremony.

10. May I come early for photographs or stay after the ceremony for photos? 
You may arrive 30 minutes prior to your wedding and are welcome to walk the gardens after the ceremony for photographs.

11. Can we throw Rose Petals?
Leu Gardens permits bio-degradable rice, bubbles, or butterflies. Your bridal party may carry flowers or a basket of flowers. Rose Petals, (real or silk), rice and sparklers are not permitted.

12. Can we use a tent?
Tents are not permitted.
In case of inclement weather, the Rose Room in Garden House will be used as the wedding site.

13. Can I bring my own caterer or do I have to use one on your list? 
You must use one of Leu Gardens selected caterers. The caterers will handle your entire reception. Leu Gardens provides the tables and chairs. The tables are 72’’rounds, which seat 8 to 10 people. The caterers are able to provide linens, the dance floor, china, chair covers, and more. Alcohol (beer, wine and liquor) is permitted. 

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Wedding locations in Orlando FL

1/15/2014

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Orlando Wedding locations:
Theme Parks 
Universal Studios
Islands of Adventure
Walt Disney World

Disney Locations
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Disney's Wedding Pavillion
Disney's Polynesian Resort
Disney's Yacht & Beach Club
Disney's Sunset Point
Disney's Grand Floridian
Disney's Boardwalk
Disney's Contemporary
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

Hotels & Resorts
Adams Mark - Orlando
Embassy Suites - Orlando
Florida - Hotel
Holiday Inns - Orlando
Grand Cypress Hotel - Orlando
Villas at Grand Cypress - Orlando
Peabody - Orlando
Portofino Bay - Orlando
Radisson Universal - Orlando
Rosen Centre - Orlando
Rosen Plaza - Orlando
Hard Rock
Hotel Royal Plaza - Orlando
Sheraton Four Points - Orlando
Sheraton Orlando North
The Swan at Walt Disney World
Doubletree Resort - Orlando
Wyndham Orlando Resort
Burna Vista Palace
Celebration Hotel - Celebration
Mission Inn - Howey in the Hills
Lakeside Inn (Mt.Dora)
Gaylord Palms Resort - Kissimmee
Doubletree Castle - Orlando
Travelodge - Orlando
Westin Grand  Bohemian
Renaissance
Grosvenor Hotel - Orlando
Grande Lakes Orlando 
(Ritz Carlton, JW Marriott)
 Country Clubs 
Bay Hill - Orlando
Dubsdread - Orlando
Keene's Point - Windermere
Heathrow - Lake Mary
Debary
Lake Nona - Kissimmee
Metrowest
Stoneybrook - Orlando
Sweetwater
Timacuan - Lake Mary
Tuscawilla - Winter Springs
Windermere
Kissimmee Bay
Orange Lake - Kissimmee
Falcon's Fire

Other Venues
Kraft Azalea Park - Winter Park
Cypress Grove - Orlando
Lakeside Inn - Mt. Dora
Lakeside Reception Hall – Orlando
Harry Plaza Gardens - Orlando
Mead Garden - Orlando
Langford Park - Orlando
Maitland Art Center
Courtyard at Lake Lucerne
Lee's Lakeside - Orlando
Maison de Jardin - Orlando
Maitland Civic Center - Orlando
Winter Park Civic Center
Lake Eola Park - Orlando
Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
Magnolia Acres
Sanford Zoological Park - Sanford
Mennello Museum - Orlando
Shakespeare Theater - Orlando
Orlando Museum of Art
Lake Receptions

 
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