Increased amenities. Better value. More time for magical memories.
We’re making changes so your big day is even more spectacular. Enjoy more time to set up and get ready, weekday options, seating for all guests, and more access to our event amenities.
Harry P. Leu Gardens is Orlando’s premier waterfront and garden venue for your wedding or private event. 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 Gardens welcomes a full range of events in the gardens and Welcome Center reception halls. The newly renovated Welcome Center offers contemporary elegance in neutral tones to compliment any event for weddings, receptions, small and large social gatherings, meetings, conferences, business luncheons and dinner events.
Notice: The annual cut-back of roses starts February 1. The Rose Garden will be in full bloom middle of April.
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
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 ceremonies include:
- Exclusive use of one of our six outdoor ceremony locations for two (2) hours
- Complimentary parking for you and your guests
- 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 access to City Wi-Fi
To view garden wedding sites, daytime garden admission is required. Once a contract is signed, you may view your site without paying the daytime garden admission fee until the time of your wedding. You may view indoor reception rooms free of charge.
10:00 a.m. (location hours 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.)
4:00 p.m. (location hours 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Sites include: Rose Garden, Trellis, Landing or Event Lawn
9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., or 3:30 p.m.
Sites include: South Woods Gazebo, South Woods Trellis & Idea Garden Gazebo
Micro Wedding: Up to 50 total attendees
Standard Wedding: Up to 180 total attendees
| |
Friday – Sunday |
Monday – Thursday |
| Micro Wedding |
$750 |
$600 |
| Micro Wedding + Reception |
$2,500 |
$2,000 |
| Standard Wedding |
$2,000 |
$1,500 |
| Standard Wedding + Reception |
$4,500 |
$2,750 |
Events are reserved on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Your date will be held for 5 days. A deposit and signed contract are required by the 5th day to secure your date. The deposit is one-half of the total rental fee. The balance is due 30 days prior to your event. Leu Gardens reserves the right to cancel the Facility Use Contract if the balance is not paid when due. Payments may be made in cash, check, Mastercard, Visa, Discover or American Express.
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.
Please call the Rental Office at 407.246.3681 or email leugardens.rentals@orlando.gov for further information.
Cancellations and date changes must be requested in writing. In case the event is canceled or changed by Lessee, the following refund policy will be exercised:
| Full Refund |
60+ days notification |
| 50% Refund |
30 – 59 days notification |
| No Refund |
Less than 30 days notification |