Leu Gardens Rental Information

Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando, FL 32803-1537
407-246-2620
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Garden House Rental and Weddings

Call us at (407) 246-3681 for information on all of the following:

Garden House

The Garden House is a library, art gallery, museum, and a school. It is a place for meeting and learning, providing an array of services to the public and is the entrance to the Gardens. Garden House is open 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. everyday.

Colorful graphic displays and educational information greet and acquaint visitors with the vast range of Central Florida flora and provide insight into the dramatic landscapes that await them in the Gardens.

The Garden House also serves as a gathering place for more than thirty local horticultural, environmental, and historical groups and provides classroom, display, event and exhibition space.

The Camellia Room, Rose Room and Orchid Room serve as a place for educational forums, banquets, conferences and seminars. A botanical library serving homeowners, students and green industry professionals is located on the first floor.

The Garden Shop is located on the ground floor and is accessible to the public without entry into the Gardens and helps fund up-keep and additions to the Gardens' collections. No Garden admission after 4:00 pm.

Garden House is the grand entrance to Leu Gardens overlooking Lake Rowena. Room rental is available for educational programs, cultural events, business meetings, weddings, receptions, banquets and retreats.

Catering services are available. Guided tours of the gardens and the historical house may be arranged. Off-site convention programs can be accommodated.

Rooms	Dimensions			Capacity
Rooms	Width	Length	Height	Banquet	Theater	Classroom
Camellia Room	48	78	14	180	180	150
Orchid Room	24	48	11	40	50	28
Conference Room	15	30	11			15 Conference table
Rose Room	24	28	11	20	25	12

Orchid Room

Reception

Camellia Room

Reception

Camellia Room

Business Meeting

Camellia Room

Occupied

Daytime Meeting Rates

Meeting rooms rented on an hourly basis with a two hour minimum.
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Room

Attendees

Hourly Fee
2 Hr. Min.

   Camellia        Room *

<180 guests

$100
$200

Orchid         Room

<45 guests

$50
$100

Rose Room

<25 guests

$50
$100

   Garden         Cottage

<45 guests

$50
$100

Conference Room <14 guests    $50 $100

Garden House Rates - Evening and Weekends

Rates per four hour block minimum rental.

Room

Attendees

              Fee

Camellia Room *

<180 guest
$750

Orchid Room

<45 guest
$300

Rose Room

<25 guest
$300

* Rental of Camellia Room includes the Screened Veranda.

Equipment Available: Tables and chairs provided.   Easels, podium with microphone, overhead projector, portable screen, TV/VCR, slide projector, printer/fax/copier machine are available upon request for no additional fee.

The City of Orlando requires a "Certificate of Insurance" for all private events. This may be obtained through Harry P. Leu Gardens and the fee is based on the number of guests.

Caterers

The following caterers can be contacted for events within Garden House:

Arthur's 407-331-1993

Classic Creations 407-628-4491

Gooding's 407-370-6960

John Michael's 407-894-6671

Levan's 407-854-7949

Puff 'N Stuff 407-629-7833

Weddings

Standard outdoor weddings include two hours in the Gardens for <180 guests for a fee of $750. Ceremony times are 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Outdoor wedding sites include the Rose Garden, Leu House Museum Lawn, the "Landing" and the Floral Clock. A deposit is required and additional insurance fees will be based on the number of guests.

Rose Garden Leu House Museum Front Lawn

Floral Clock The Landing

Small outdoor weddings are designed for those couples who wish to keep arrangements "short and simple," within one hour and have a maximum of twenty-five people in attendance. The fee is $250. Ceremony times are 9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Outdoor wedding sites for small weddings are the White Garden, South Woods Gazebo. Courtyard Gazebo, or Trellis.

Gazebo - South Woods    Trellis

White Garden Courtyard Gazebo



    Frequently Asked Questions for

Standard Weddings and Receptions

          1.      Do I need an appointment to view the gardens?

Appointments are not necessary to view the gardens. Appointments are necessary when you are ready to book the facility.

The gardens are open 9am to 5pm, everyday, except Christmas. The admission fee into the gardens is $5.00 (plus tax) per person. The Gardens are free on Monday mornings from 9am to 12 Noon. Once you have booked your wedding by paying your deposit, you may visit the gardens as often as you would like without paying the admission fee.

    2.       How far in advance do you take reservations to book?

Leu Gardens books up to one year in advance. There are dates that will not be available due to special Garden events. You will need to call the booking office to check availability.

    3.        How much is a Standard Wedding and Reception and Insurance?

Weddings are $750, Receptions are $750, plus insurance.

Insurance rates are as follows:

Up to 75 people, $31.58; from 76-175 people, $53.05, over 175 people, $79.58.

    4.        I am only having 40 to 60 guests, how much is a wedding for that amount of people?

The Standard wedding is $750 if you have over 25 people.

    5.        What is provided with the Standard Weddings?

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 10am and 4pm. All weddings are held in the gardens.

Rehearsals

Rehearsals are for one hour Monday through Thursday, 9am to 3:30pm only. There is no extra charge for rehearsal time.   Due to events held in the Gardens, rehearsals are booked a month in advance. Leu Gardens will set up the chairs. During your scheduled rehearsal, our staff will go over your specific chair set up, show the bride and groom rooms, and the location of the electrical outlets.   At this time, special requests for transportation may be made for those who are unable to walk to the wedding site.

      6.      Can we throw Rose Petals?

Leu Gardens permits bio-degradable rice, bubbles, or butterflies. However, your flower girl may carry 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 the Gardens or at Garden House.

In case of inclement weather, you may use the Lantern Room for the wedding. The Lantern Room can accommodate 110 people.

      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. Check with each caterer on how it is handled.

      9.      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 back to back events, and need time to set up and break down for each event. Your contract will specify the rental hours and cannot vary from those hours.

    10.     Can you mail additional information and photos?

Please check Leu Gardens web site at www.leugardens.org for information. The web page also has a few wedding site photos.

     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 break down during your rental times specified on your contract.

All other services and equipment (such as: an officiant, arches, runners, etc.) you may contract with an outside vendor. Set up, delivery, and break down, must be within your scheduled rental times.

Revised 2/05

Frequently Asked Questions for

Small Weddings

1.     I would like to book 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 book the Standard Outdoor Wedding.

2.     Who do you count for the small weddings? Do the minister, photographer and children count?

Yes, everyone who attends or is a part of the wedding is counted, children too are counted.

3.     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.

4.     May I bring in my own chairs?

No, rental chairs are not permitted in the gardens.

5.     Where can I dress?

If you don’t arrive in your gown, and need to change before your wedding, you may use the restroom facilities located in the gardens.

6.     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.

7.     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 booking office prior to arriving to check availability of your site.

8.     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.

9.     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.

Revised 3/05

For additional information concerning available dates and general information on pricing call the Booking Office: (407) 246-3681.