Weddings
Harry P. Leu Gardens is Orlando’s premier waterfront and garden wedding venue. Located in downtown Orlando, Harry P. Leu Gardens provides an authentic, nature inspired backdrop with elegance and historical charm for events of all types. Lush landscapes, white arbors, floral blooms and the shaded canopies of the Gardens offer an event destination year-round. The newly renovated Welcome Center offers contemporary elegance in neutral tones to compliment any wedding event.
Ceremony Locations
The Butterfly Garden
Maximum Capacity: 180
A wedding in the Butterfly Garden is a magical experience that blends the wonder of nature with the joy of a life-changing celebration. Surrounded by vibrant blooms, fluttering butterflies, and a 100-year old Live Oak tree, this enchanting location offers an intimate and serene atmosphere for couples to begin their journey together.
The Rose Garden
Maximum Capacity: 120
The Rose Garden provides a breathtaking backdrop for an unforgettable ceremony surrounded by the beauty and romance of nature. Located amidst 50 acres of lush botanical treasures, the Rose Garden is a timeless and elegant venue known for its vibrant blooms, sweet floral fragrance, and peaceful ambiance.
Wedding Ceremonies include:
- Exclusive use of one of our six outdoor ceremony locations for two (2) hours
- Dedicated, complimentary parking for you and your guests
- Chairs for all guests at the ceremony site
- Use of two (2) dressing rooms
- Time for a one (1) hour rehearsal
- Endless picturesque photography locations before and after your ceremony
- Dedicated back-up rain location
- Access to our Rental Sales team to walk you through your event reservation, custom floorplan, vendor coordination, custodial care, and electrical access (Note: Our team does not facilitate or coordinate the event.)
- Complimentary transport for guests with mobility needs to wedding ceremony locations
- Complimentary admission to the Gardens for up to four (4) individuals for pre-event planning visits (Regular rates apply for additional guests)
- Complimentary access to City Wi-Fi
Reception Locations
Wedding Ceremony & Receptions include the above amenities, as well as:
- Exclusive use of a Gardens banquet hall for four (4) hours, with additional time allowed for décor and equipment set up
- Custom layout of room
- Set-up and use of tables and banquet chairs
- Use of A/V equipment including drop-down screens, projectors, and integrated sound system
- Use of the Gardens catering kitchen for required caterer
Wedding Fees
Micro Wedding - Up to 50 participants
Friday - Sunday | $750
Monday - Thursday | $600
Micro Wedding + Reception
Friday - Sunday | $2,500
Monday - Thursday | $2,000
Standard Wedding - Up to 180 total attendees
Friday - Sunday | $2,000
Monday - Thursday | $1,500
Standard Wedding + Reception
Friday - Saturday | $4,500
Monday - Thursday | $2,750
Wedding Guidelines & Details
Wedding Locations Map
Self guided site tours of wedding locations are welcome during normal business hours with general paid admission.
Required Caterers
Catering and alcohol services for all weddings and private event rentals must be coordinated through one of the Gardens dedicated caterers below:
Big City Catering - bigcitycatering.com | 407.438.3488
CB Catering - cb-catering.com | 321.229.5786
Char-Don Catering - char-doncatering.com | 407.841.3519
Cuisiniers - cuisinierscater.com | 407.975.8763
Dubsdread Catering - eventsbydusdread.com | 407.650.9558
John Michael’s - johnmichaelsevents.com | 4074.894.6671
Monica’s Comfort Foods - monicascomfortfoods.com | 407.283.4970
Puff’n Stuff - puffnstuff.com | 407.629.7833
Request Availability
Are you ready to save the date? Please submit an inquiry to connect with our Wedding & Rental Coordinator.
Contact Us
Book Your Event
We recommend booking in advance, as dates fill up quickly. We are happy to place a complimentary five-day hold for you, after which time we request a deposit and signed contract. We require a 50% deposit of the rental fee at the time of contract, with the balance due at least 30 days prior to the event. Payments may be made in cash, check, Mastercard, Visa, Discover or American Express. The Gardens may cancel a reservation and/or contract if fees are not paid on time.
Event Insurance
Harry P. Leu Gardens is owned and operated by the City of Orlando which 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.