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Reception
$1,000 starting price
Reception
$1,000 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price

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Dr. Phillips House on Lake Lucerne is a historic wedding venue in Orlando, Florida. Formerly known as The Courtyard at Lake Lucerne, Dr. Phillips House is a stunning mansion with both warmth and grandeur and full of natural romantic charm. Built in 1893, the property became a cultural retreat to promote the arts and music. More than a century later, the home continues the tradition to entertain and host special occasions.

Facilities and Capacity

Dr. Phillips House, with historic architecture and distinctive furnishings, offers both indoor and outdoor spaces to accommodate up to 250 wedding guests. Nearlyweds can envision their day, walking down a garden brick aisle covered with flower petals as they approach the elegant gazebo to exchange vows. After the ceremony, the happy couples and their loved ones retreat to the dining room. This captivating space features large windows that flood the space with natural light. After an unforgettable culinary experience, couples are invited to dance under the market lights in the garden courtyard. Ambiance and romance abound under twinkle lights in the trees and accent lights on the statues and fountains. After your celebration, relax in one of the six grand Victorian bedrooms adorned in elegant period pieces. These luxurious suites are sure to bring a classic and distinguished feel to your experience.

Services Offered

The dedicated team of event specialists at Dr. Phillips House provides a wide range of services. Guests are welcome to host a number of gatherings here, from wedding ceremonies and receptions to rehearsal dinners and engagement parties. Nearlywed couples are welcome to begin their day in the comfort of the Get Ready Room, preparing for their event in luxury and style. Throughout your planning process, the team’s event planners will be on hand to provide guidance and assistance at every step of the way. The team will work with your chosen vendors, working together to bring your dream event to life. This pet friendly venue is an ideal choice for those looking to include their furry friends in their nuptials.

Location

Located in the heart of downtown Orlando, Dr. Phillips House is within walking distance from the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Other notable locations include Church Street, Lake Eola, Orlando Amway, and the Camping World Stadium. Guests may enjoy the garden, walk around Lake Lucerne just steps from the Inn, or explore the Lake Cherokee Historic District. Attractions such as Disney World and Universal Orlando are just 20-25 minutes away.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Parking
Tables

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Inn/B&B
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
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Reviews of Dr. Phillips House on Lake Lucerne

4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
117 Reviews
95% recommend it
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    4.8 out of 5 rating
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    4.7 out of 5 rating
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  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
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The Dr. Phillips House is a stunning and unique wedding venue located in downtown Orlando. Reviewers praise the beautiful indoor/outdoor space, as well as the option to book additional rooms for the bride and groom. The inclusive package, which includes tables and chairs, catering, and a beer and wine bar, makes planning a wedding easy. The food is highly acclaimed, with many guests stating it was the best meal they've had at a wedding. The staff is described as amazing, going above and beyond to make the wedding perfect and taking care of every detail throughout the night. Overall, reviewers highly recommend the Dr. Phillips House for its beautiful setting, excellent service, and unbeatable price.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Dr. Phillips House is a stunning and unique wedding venue located in downtown Orlando. Reviewers praise the beautiful indoor/outdoor space, as well as the option to book additional rooms for the bride and groom. The inclusive package, which includes tables and chairs, catering, and a beer and wine bar, makes planning a wedding easy. The food is highly acclaimed, with many guests stating it was the best meal they've had at a wedding. The staff is described as amazing, going above and beyond to make the wedding perfect and taking care of every detail throughout the night. Overall, reviewers highly recommend the Dr. Phillips House for its beautiful setting, excellent service, and unbeatable price.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 117 reviews
Google
4.7/5 230 reviews
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Ashley R. Sent on 03/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue!

This venue is a hidden gem in the middle of the downtown Orlando area. It’s pretty much already decorated, so minimal decor was needed. It’s a beautiful indoor/outdoor space, and provides a room upstairs for the bride and groom as well as the option to book additional rooms. (I recommend getting one the night before, it was so nice to wake up and be able to get ready at my own pace!)

The package we selected included tables and chairs, catering, a beer and wine bar, as well as the venue. It made it SO EASY to only have one contact for everything. But here’s the best part-

THE FOOD. IS. AMAZING. I’ve worked in catering for a very long time and never expect much from
Wedding food. I had so many people tell me that this was the best meal they had at a wedding pretty much ever. Seriously better than weddings I’ve attended at big name hotels and Disney.

They made it so easy and provided me a great backdrop for my wedding, as well as wonderful service!
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Allison L. Sent on 02/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue there is!!

The Dr. Phillips House is such a gorgeous and unique venue! We loved that there are 6 bedrooms within the house that you can reserve for the night of your wedding and the day before if needed. We booked 1 room for the night before and then used it as the girls getting ready room for the morning. For the night of our wedding we reserved all 6 rooms and were able to have most of our wedding party stay on sight which was great!

The staff here is also amazing and really made our wedding perfect! I was nervous about it raining and we talked through multiple different rain backup plans (which thankfully we didn’t have to use). They went above and beyond and made us feel so special and took care of us the whole night. We wanted to step away for a moment during cocktail hour and they brought us a whole plate of the cocktail appetizers we had chosen along with a drink for each of us. For dinner, we chose the buffet option but they brought us each a prepared plate to our table. By the end of the night they even had two leftover boxes of food waiting in our hotel room fridge in case we got hungry later. The food was amazing and so is this venue! I cannot imagine having chosen a different option for our wedding as everything was perfect with the Dr. Phillips House!
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Brooke D. Sent on 10/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing staff and amazing venue!

Not only did our wedding go so smoothly! The venue coordinator Angie was a gem and works with you and your needs! The price is perfect, they have millenia catering who has amazing food, great taste! Would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for intimate but needs to invite up to 100 guests. I wouldn’t have more than 100 only because the reception area inside is not the biggest, unless your entire reception is outside. I had the ceremony outside by the gazebo, the reception (dinner inside with 90 guests) and dance floor outside which was magical with the lighting they have set up and the atmosphere! 10/10 recommend! The staff as well on the wedding day are very attentive and very caring! Thank you so much for letting us be there on our special day to celebrate our marriage!
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