520 on the Water

I genuinely can’t recommend 520 on the Water enough. From the moment my husband and I walked in for our tour we knew it was our wedding venue, and everything they did after confirmed it. I loved that Judy, the owner, had a folder ready for us with all the information and details we would need, including pricing (not all vendors/venues are so transparent with pricing). They also had a recommended vendor list (not required, which we loved) and we ended up going with the caterer and DJ they recommended: both were phenomenal. The venue is beautiful, spacious yet intimate, and versatile. We were able to really customize it to exactly what we envisioned, with the help of their onsite coordinator, Vicky. Many friends and family reached out to tell us they were shocked we got married in Florida, because the photos of our ceremony didn’t feel tropical, but almost European. The inside of the venue very comfortably fit our 55 person guest list but easily could have accommodated far more. Due to it being a January wedding, it was very cold but inside was so cozy and we had a fire pit going outside as well. The shining star of 520 on the Water is Vicky Daws, the coordinator/planner. She was truly incredible. She was so helpful, supportive, funny, and kind throughout the entire process. She had so many tips on how we could maximize our wedding with the budget that we had (even saving us money here and there with recommendations), was very available for phone calls, in-person meetings, and texts, and was genuinely a star on the day of the wedding. Everyone warns you to expect at least one thing to go wrong on your wedding day, but I can honestly say due to Vicky’s diligence and our open communication, our wedding day was absolutely perfect. I had friends who aren’t even engaged ask me for her info because she was that good. She made sure everything was set up, everyone was taken care of, everything went smoothly, kept guests from interrupting my husband and I’s dinner, made sure we didn’t walk the ceremony with anything in our pockets, like truly everything was thought of. She packed up all our decor after as well so it would be ready to pick up easily the next day. She was my favorite wedding vendor and I really just personally liked her. I’m so grateful we found 520 on the Water and Vicky for our special day.

We are so happy we found this place! So beautiful & Very responsible pricing. we were able to bring in our own vendors/alc. which was important for us. They were all so nice and gave us an unforgettable day!

520 on the Water is truly a gem when it comes to wedding venues. As a family-owned and operated business, their personalized touch and responsiveness made us feel truly cared for from the very start. They guided us seamlessly through the planning process, demonstrating their expertise by anticipating needs we wouldn't have thought of on our own.

One standout feature was their curated list of recommended vendors, each of whom delivered beyond our expectations. The seamless coordination between the venue and our wedding coordinator ensured that every aspect of our day flowed effortlessly. This collaboration truly made a difference in how smoothly everything ran.

In conclusion, 520 on the Water provided us with a beautiful setting for our special day. Their dedication to excellence and attention to detail truly shone through, leaving us with nothing but fond memories of our celebration. We highly recommend this venue.

Brides, Grooms…look no further! This DIY venue is beyond stunning!! It sits on the water (Lake Monroe) with stunning sunsets. We were married on a Friday evening in May. Our ceremony was mostly cloudy, so we didn’t think we were going to get a sunset…but we got one of the best I’ve ever seen!!
We chose this venue for a few reasons: 1- the view, 2- you can bring in your own caterer, 3- you can bring in your own alcohol (their bartender serves it), and 4- our beloved dog could be there all night long!
We dealt mostly with Vicky, we used her as our day of coordinator (HIGHLY recommend!!). We did speak with Judy a few times and she was just as friendly!! Vicky responded to our questions quickly and sent us pictures of possible table settings and centerpieces. She truly has an eye for decorating! Vicky helped ensure everything was stress free and really helped us enjoy the best day of our lives.
The outdoor ceremony space is beautiful! We used their decorations (chose the signs), and had Vicky set everything up. We were beyond satisfied with the ceremony set up, it looked amazing!!
In addition to outdoor ceremony space, they have a fire pit and yard games. It was warmer, so we didn’t use the fire pit and I’m not sure if anyone played games…I was too busy dancing in the A/C🤣.
The inside of the venue is gorgeous! There’s windows galore so you can watch the sunset and boats going by. The restrooms have little items in them in case your guests may need a freshen up or anything like that. There are steps to go outside onto the enclosed deck as well. They placed tall tables out there so people could enjoy the outside without the bugs.
The space was perfect for our wedding of about 100 people. We had plenty of space for dancing, the food, cake, bar, Photo Booth and the DJ!
I cannot thank Vicky enough, she knocked it out of the park! We recommend 520 on the Water to anyone and everyone looking for a venue!

Perfect location for our company holiday party. Judy was fantastic to work with and the venue was beautiful with holiday decorations. We utilized their fire pit to have smore's as part of our desserts and purchased our centerpieces from the venue. Everyone had a wonderful time.

520 has to be one of the best venues that I have worked in the central Florida area. They have a beautiful view of the water and an excellent ballroom. Vicky is the event manager there and she is super easy to work with. It is also very convenient that they have an outside area for a ceremony and have power for a speaker system as well. If your looking for an affordable venue in central Florida for your next event, I defiantly recommend 520!!!

We loved working with Judy and Vicky, they have been doing all types events for a long time and are experienced, so they know what is needed to get the best results for your event. Recommended them 110%. Vicky helped us with the place setting, colors of the linens, vendors and hotel for our guests. They worked with us on the price of the venue. If we had to do it all over, we would choose them again for our wedding venue.

My partner and I wanted to have a Filipino Peruvian themed wedding, so having authentic food and drink was very important to us. We struggled to find a venue that would allow us to bring our own caterers until we found 520 on the Water. From the get go I could tell Vicky understands the upcharge of the wedding industry and is committed to giving you the best deal possible. We were able to have our favorite restaurants drop off catering tins and bring our own liquor and bar supplies, while they took care of the serving and bartending.

Vicky and her team executed our vision beautifully. They were also very accommodating for any special touches I had, like specialty drinks and décor placement. They even allowed more out of the box ideas like our alpaca meet and greet during cocktail hour which was a huge hit with our guests! They really allowed us to enjoy our wedding, knowing everything was taken care of.

Overall, if you want a cookie cutter wedding, this might not be the venue for you. However if you've been looking for a place where you can truly have a special day unique to your tastes, from the big picture to the little details, then absolutely check this place out.

From day one, when we met Vicky and Judy, we knew we made the right choice! They made us feel so comfortable and were always available to answer any & all questions! Every time we wanted to go "check out something", or take a second look, or just wanted to take it all in....again!!!, they were available for us. They made our day beautiful. Their staff was very kind & helpful to all our guests. The venue is gorgeous and there was never a time we second guessed our choice for our wedding. Never felt rushed at any point, even the day of. You will not be disappointed in any way! This bride/groom were very impressed! Thank you for everything!

Vicky was a pleasure to work with and knocked it out the park with our very last minute wedding! She was a miracle working when we had a shower that delayed the ceremony an hr and then a power outage. Her servers were fantastic and the whole team hustled to make all the details of our wedding day perfect! So thankful my cousin recommended this venue after attending a wedding there herself. Super accommodating also in terms of vendors one can use and we also found our amazing photographer/videographer (Polk Brothers), makeup artist (Marin Makeup) and DJ (Gabriel) thanks to their recommendations! Highly recommend this venue. View is so nice and amazing value for money!