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Romantic, Tropical, Magical Orlando
The Perfect Spot for Your Dream Wedding

Wedding Settings    All the Extras    Legal Requirements

Photographers    Limousine Services    Formal Wear

You probably know Orlando as one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations and as the top honeymoon spot in the continental United States.  What you may not realize is that Orlando is a great place to get married, as well!

Orlando is a fantastic choice for destination weddings on all counts.  The area’s lush gardens, scenic lakes and dramatic resorts offer countless settings for both ceremonies and receptions, and the temperate climate makes outdoor weddings possible year-round. Furthermore, Orlando’s world-famous attractions are a draw for your guests… and the continually expanding and changing attractions with their world-class entertainment, rides and more make this a spot you’ll want to visit again and again.

 Wedding Settings
From fairy tale lakeside settings replete with swans, to a Harley-Davidson motorcycle shack, Orlando has almost any wedding venue you might imagine. The hard part isn’t trying to find a site – it’s choosing from among the many options!

Many couples today want a wedding that is distinctive – 'cookie cutter' ceremonies are passé – but they still may want to incorporate some traditional elements into their special day. For example, if a couple wants an elegant wedding with a touch of drama, one of the local art museums would be ideal. Couples who prefer a romantic beachfront wedding can opt for Discovery Cove at SeaWorld Orlando, which has beautiful beaches surrounding tropical lagoons.

From lakeside gazebos to indoor aviaries to Italian piazza-style courtyards with fountains, Orlando has it all - the options are endless.

Resorts and Hotels – From the elegance of the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress to the old-world charm of the Portofino Bay Hotel, and from the Key West-inspired charm of the Gaylord Palms Resort to the rock-n-roll drama of the Hard Rock Hotel, Orlando’s many resorts, hotels and bed-and-breakfast inns offer the spectrum in themes, backdrops and ambience.

Gardens – There are few things more romantic than a garden wedding and Orlando provides options ranging from the largest formal rose garden in the Southeastern United States (Harry P. Leu Gardens) to a 157-acre lush garden with a 60-bell carillon (Historic Bok Sanctuary). A garden setting is particularly appropriate in Orlando, because the temperate climate makes an outdoor wedding possible almost any time of the year.

Settings That Thrill - When a quiet ceremony just won’t fit the bill, we still have what it takes. If basketball is your passion, the RDV Sportsplex – home training ground for the NBA Orlando Magic – is a great option for ceremonies and receptions. 'Hog' lovers, dressed in wedding 'leathers,' can swap vows at the replica 1903 Milwaukee shack at Orlando’s Harley- Davidson Historic Factory Dealership. Hot-air balloon fanciers might opt for a wedding flight followed by champagne and strawberries at touchdown.

 
All the Extras

Besides the ceremony itself, Orlando offers many activities and venues for the other events and activities you may wish to include in your wedding celebration. For example, the area boasts dozens of wonderful day spas – and spa outings are increasingly popular alternatives to bridal luncheons.

Perhaps you want to plan a golf outing for the groom and his attendants – greater Orlando is home to more than 150 golf courses, many of which are championship courses designed by top pros.

You also might want a memorable rehearsal dinner – Orlando has blossomed into a fine-dining mecca with countless restaurants featuring cuisines from around the world and extensive wine cellars, plus much more.

 Legal Requirements
Couples wishing to marry in Florida may obtain a marriage license at any Florida county courthouse for use anywhere in the state. Blood tests are not required. Proper identification is necessary, such as a driver’s license, certified copy of birth certificate or passport. If a previous marriage ended in divorce within the past 90 days in Florida, or in the past year out of state, a copy of the divorce decree is required. The cost of the marriage license is $88.50 (cash, money order, VISA and MasterCard are the only forms of payment accepted at the Orange County Courthouse). Both the bride and groom must be present to obtain the license.

Florida residents have a three-day waiting period after applying for a marriage license before they can marry. Or, residents may take a four-hour counseling session that costs approximately $40. Residents who complete the course receive a $32.50 fee reduction on the purchase of their license and the license is valid immediately. Non-residents are not subject to the waiting period or the counseling sessions and their license is valid immediately. The license must be used within 60 days. Proof of your valid marriage license is required prior to hosting your wedding ceremony or vow renewal.

Please note: The fees identified here are subject to change.

Orange County Courthouse hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. For more information, call 407-836-6321.

 Photographers

  • Choice Photography - We enjoy providing services for any convention, event, stage performance, tradeshow, and more, nationwide. Look to us as your choice for quality, professional photography.

  • Ipi - We do event photography for over 80 professional golf tournaments every year and are the photographers at Disney's 99 Holes of Golf, specializing in same day delivery. Offering conventional or digital photography.

  • Universal Convention Photography, Inc. - Award-winning photography company offering full-service convention photos - people/products/events. One-hour lab services for photographs, slides, enlargements, copy work. Our specialties are speed and service.

 Limousine Services

  • Five Star Limo - Established since 1989, introducing Central Florida's most reliable transportation service. Call our office for expert advice on your limousine and sedan needs. 24 hours a day.

  • Showtime Limousine & Transportation - Serving corporate, VIP and specialty customers since 1987, we provide quality ground transportation services throughout Central Florida. Offering luxury sedans and limousines to multi-passenger vehicles.

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 Formal Wear

  • AfterHours Formal Wear - Formal wear rental and sales. Specializing in convention rentals and career apparel sales. Delivery to and pick-up from attraction area hotels. Local distribution center houses over 25,000 tuxedos with multiple retail stores in area.

  • Carolyn Allen's Bridals, Formals & Tuxedos - Established in 1992, Carolyn Allen's is full-service bridal salon that specializes in bridal attire & accessories, alterations, gown steaming, preservation, and delivery of tuxedos for weddings and conventions.

  • Men's Wearhouse - Men's Wearhouse is the nation's largest specialty retailer of men's apparel. At the beginning of the 21st Century, we became a Fortune 1000 Company operating close to 500 stores nationwide.


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