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.

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 $7.00 (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.

Bride's Room	Groom's Room

Rehearsals

Rehearsals are for one hour, Monday through Thursday, 9am to 3:30pm. 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.

Lantern Room

      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 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.

    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 officiator, arches, runners, etc.) you may contract with an outside vendor.  Set up, delivery, and break down, must be within your scheduled rental times.

Meeting rooms rented 11:00 am - 3:00 pm,  5:00 pm - 9:00 pm or 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.  Rooms are only available in four hour blocks.

Insurance

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.  Insurance rates are as follows:  up to 75 people, $31.58; from 76-175 people, $53.05,  over 175 people, $79.58.

Room Capacity

Caterers

One of the following caterers must be utilized for all events:

 

Camellia Room  Reception	Orchid Room Reception

Small Outdoor Weddings

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 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:30 pm.  Outdoor wedding sites for small weddings are the White Garden, South Woods Gazebo. Courtyard Gazebo, or Trellis. 

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 Garden House's Bride and Groom's if available.

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. 

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 07/08