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Discovery Cove, Orlando is a wedding ceremony and vow renewal location within the luxurious day resort. Before the park opens for the day, you and your closest friends will be able to enjoy a lovely setting composed of rocky lagoons and intricate coral reefs while you and your spouse say “I do.” Following the ceremony, you and your guests will even get to enjoy an unforgettable swim with the dolphins. For an exotic wedding experience your friends and family will be talking about for years to come, inquire about Discovery Cove today!

Facilities and Capacity
Discovery Cove’s tropical ceremony setting accommodates up to 30 guests. With the ceremony space found at the end of a lush nature trail, you and your guests will make your way through some of Discovery Cove's most captivating environments before arriving to the ceremony location. From there your aisle will be set up along the sand overlooking Discovery Cove and the dolphin’s habitat. Your afternoon will be filled with the exchanging of vows between you and your spouse, encounters with playful otters, and the opportunity to feed some of the park’s exotic birds and animals. This unique setting is sure to be an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

Services Offered
Discovery Cove's unique services are part of what make this venue so special. On top of stellar event planning to nail down the details of your day, this exciting venue will offer one of a kind adventures you won’t get anywhere else. Following the ceremony, you and your guests will be able to take a 30-minute swim with the dolphins. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to snorkel with thousands of tropical fish and rays while having time to relax on the beautiful beaches of Discovery Cove. A full list of the venue’s services includes:

  • All-inclusive packages
  • Event planning
  • In-house bar
  • In-house catering
  • Wifi
  • Setup
  • Clean up


Cuisine
As an all-inclusive venue, Discovery Cove ensures that your guests will be full and satisfied throughout your wedding day. Upon booking with Discovery Cove, you and your guests will receive complimentary breakfast and lunch in addition to unlimited snacks and beverages throughout the day.

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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?

$6,499

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

$3,999

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Beach
Park
Zoo

What kind of settings are available?

Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Dessert
Outside Cake

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
September
October
November

Reviews of Discovery Cove, Orlando

Wendy
Wendy Sent on 06/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding day!!!

This is the perfect venue for a small wedding ceremony, whether it is private or with guests!

I had to do so little and Rachel (the wedding coordinator) made everything so beautiful and perfect!

She took our dress/tux colors and created a fabulous color scheme of decor.

We were treated like VIP’s, Rachael and Carlos attended to our every need on our day to make it special. There were so many fun surprises (I won’t mention them so they remain a surprise!

The photographer at the park was fabulous!!!! She took so many absolutely amazing photos! I was a little scared not being able to choose a photographer but we have literally hundreds of breathtaking photos!

I can’t say enough about how nice the staff was to us and how wonderful they made our day!


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Rachel Sent on 12/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of our dreams

We really wanted a beautiful relaxing wedding day, where all our guests could enjoy the day. Everyone loved their day aged from 3 to 66! All of the staff were so helpful and attentive to all our needs, we couldn’t have asked for more from our day. Everything that was organised went above and beyond what we expected and hoped for. An absolutely beautiful start to our marriage. (I look at the photos everyday and remember all the happy faces and the amazing experience).
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Emily Sent on 10/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing day

Our wedding day was more than we could ever imagine everybody involved made it so special no1 could do enough for us, I would recommend getting married at discovery cove to anyone it was perfect, so much so I wish we could do the day all over again
Kristin
Kristin Sent on 10/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best. Day. Ever.

I cannot say enough good things about our Discovery Cove wedding. The price point was affordable and being one of our favorite places and getting to share the day experience with everyone we love was beyond my wildest dreams. Rachel (their wedding and special events coordinator) was absolutely amazing. The decor and set up that was put together by the staff was beautiful and everyone was so helpful to all our guests. I can not say enough good things. If I could relive that day over and over I would.
J
Jenny Sent on 05/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

10 year wedding anniversary

My husband and I eloped 10 years ago and had a wedding at Discovery Cove. It was the best day ever. In celebration our 10 year wedding anniversary we were so excited to be able to duplicate our date with with our family this time. It was again an amazing day.
Mhairi
Mhairi Sent on 04/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Mrs Mhairi Roy

We travelled all the way from Scotland UK to get married in Discovery Cove Orlando. Adrienne and the girls in the wedding and events department were absolutely fantastic. They organised everything for us and nothing was ever a hassle. We had the most amazing Wedding Day ! and we had such an amazing photographer also which took fabulous pictures of our big day. The whole day from start to finish was so well organised and so chilled. We were made to feel special all day and my whole wedding party were look after so well. Could not fault a single thing on our Wedding Day and would 100% recommend Discovery Cove to get married in. Most magical Day!
Katie
Katie Sent on 04/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible, unexpected, unique day xxx

I cannot express how incredible our wedding day was. I expected it to last 10 minutes to 'tick a box' and then just have a lovely family day together enjoying everything Discovery Cove has to offer. The fact that the photographer was included within the package was great as I didn't want to have the hassle of organising a wedding. Adrienne and Rachel were extremely helpful and experienced with their super speedy replies via email, they were so approachable but remained professional and were even able to give me accurate ideas on how long it takes to physically 'walk down the aisle'.

Instead...I was made to feel like an absolute princess!! The organisation and timing was impeccable. It was evident that Adrienne had at least 20 years experience with the company. The setting for the ceremony was a dream and very much the picturesque low-key family wedding we wanted. We then had photos together as a family in multiple places round the park...as well as then private photos as a newly wed couple by ourselves babyfree round the park. They are beautiful photos!! Christine new what she was doing :-D what bride can say that she had photos with sharks, rays, fish, a sloth, macaws and flamingoes on their wedding day?! We had the most beautiful cabana that was so useful and everglades member of the family was blown away with how special Discovery Cove was. They feed back of 'Best wedding ever' and 'my favourite place on Earth' left more of an impression on our guest than we could have ever hoped for. Our cocktails were included for the day and Joan at the bar was so helpful, bubbly and polite...thanks Joan!! Our family said the staff were the happiest and friendliest out of our whole 3 weeks vacation! We booked to go back a week later...to enjoy it all over again. I will never forget our wedding at Discovery Cove and will be forever grateful xxx
L
Lew C. Sent on 04/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding day

There is simply no way we could have had our wedding without Adrienne and the incredible team at Discovery Cove.

Even a hurricane couldn’t stop them from arranging our perfect day. Quite simply the best customer experience I have ever encountered.

My wife and I could never thank them enough.
K
Katelyn Sent on 04/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and professional!

Adrienne, Rachel, and Francesca are the best there is for event planning! We felt like VIP’s from the time we got there for our wedding until the minute we left. They were so good and keeping our guests entertained and moving where they needed to, and keeping me and my new husband calm on our big day! As soon as we were getting ready to start our ceremony they took all of our stress off of us. Photos were excellent, our cabana attendant Ashlee was amazing, our lunchtime mini reception was perfect, and we felt so special the entire time. Thank you Discovery Cove for making our wedding day the most perfect and least stressful day ever! Note that the price doesn’t include admission for your guests. The communication during planning was a little difficult but once we did our walkthrough the day before everything came together and made sense, and our stress melted away!
Kirsty
Kirsty Sent on 04/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A Fantastic Day In Paradise ❤️

We had the best wedding day. Due to a hurricane we had to postpone, staff went above and beyond to ensure we still had our special day. So many personal touches and wonderful photo's. Our guest will be speaking of this for years to come. Would 100% recommend to anyone and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
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Awards

28
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
A Beautiful Ceremony A Beautiful Ceremony Wedding Officiants

What an amazing place to get married and an amazing staff to make sure everything goes smoothly. Discovery Cove has been doing weddings for a long time and they know how to make your wedding day special. Your guest will talk about their experience the rest of their lives and you will have memories to last you a lifetime.

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Discovery Cove, Orlando frequently asked questions

Discovery Cove, Orlando includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Discovery Cove, Orlando includes:
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by Discovery Cove, Orlando for wedding events is known for:
  • Beach
  • Park
  • Zoo
Discovery Cove, Orlando offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Discovery Cove, Orlando offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
Discovery Cove, Orlando offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Discovery Cove, Orlando is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in flexibility, 5 in professionalism, 5 in value and 4.7 in average response time.
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