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Dr. Phillips House on Lake Lucerne

From 60 to 150 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Geneva
Ashley
Gabi
Christelis
Courtney

Recommended by 96% of couples

About this venue

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.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 114 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Gemil & Jailin's wedding
Gemil & Jailin
95 photos
Alexis & Angel's wedding
Alexis & Angel
145 photos

FAQ

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 peak season?

$500

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

$500

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

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

Bartender(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

60

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
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August
September

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Reviews of Dr. Phillips House on Lake Lucerne

Weddingwire
4.8/5 119 reviews
Google
4.7/5 270 reviews
Geneva
Geneva Sent on 09/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

My wedding was the best wedding ever!

The Dr. Phillips House is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! We fell in love as we were touring, The atmosphere is very laid back, but quaint, intimate and elegant. I was able to plan my April 2025 wedding for 85 people in about 8 months with little to NO STRESS or ANXIETY with the help of Lely, Juan and staff. We were very impressed with Lely and the staff. Lely is soo friendly, professional, and was completely hands-on for the entire event. The food was amazing!
Hands down, this house is BEAUTIFUL and has everything you are looking for to plan a very nice, intimate wedding. It’s self-contained with all the necessary details taken care of in advance on site: the set-up, Millenia Catering, the open-bar, the linens, the hotel rooms, etc.....this venue knows what it's doing and will take care of you on your special day or event!! My Wedding day was the BEST EVER!!!
Ashley
Ashley 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!
A
Allison 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!
Gabi
Gabi Sent on 10/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

Having my wedding at the Dr. Phillips House was everything I could have wanted and then some. I loved how intimate our wedding was, but still was unique and FUN. Angie and the team were OUTSTANDING! The house was beautiful, clean, and made for the perfect “garden/house party” a bride could ask for. Not only is the house beautiful and functional, but the price truly was unbeatable. We even paid to have all of the rooms booked the night of the wedding - how cool is it to be able to stay at your venue the entire day and overnight?! The amount of compliments we received for how beautiful the venue was and how much it felt so special was beyond what I could keep up with. Angie - thank you for being an amazing person to work with. I truly admire your professionalism, fun, and loyalty to doing a great job. THANK YOU! You’ll be seeing us again (maybe just for a fun 30th birthday party 🥳)

The Taylor’s | 10.8.2022
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Brooke 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!
Christelis
Christelis Sent on 03/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

If I could get married a 1000 times here, I would!

This venue is so beautiful and everything we wanted! The in-house catering was amazing, the food is DELICIOUS. Angie, the venue manager, is a dream to work with. This venue was everything we could ask for and more ❤️
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 04/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST venue

We cannot stop talking about our wedding here. Everything was incredible. The venue is absolutely beautiful. We loved everything about it. Angie made it even better. She is absolutely amazing and truly cares about your event. She never hesitated answering my million questions. She truly let us make our event exactly the way we wanted it. We rented out the rooms for the night before and night of, and cannot even describe how absolutely beautiful those rooms are! Everything was amazing there and we were so in love with our wedding and that beautiful venue.
A
Alison Sent on 03/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Blissful and perfect

We were married on 10/31/2020. Angie was amazing at both the venue and catering. They were so professional. They made our wedding day so easy and more than anything I could imagine. They have a great price, a connected caterer, and so many things included. It was also intimate and just our wedding there. So no waking through it seeing other weddings or events going on. Many of my guests commented on how beautiful the venue was, how well it fit our theme, the delicious food, and intimate setting. I couldn’t have asked for more.
C
Cailin Sent on 09/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! Would highly recommend

Our reception was a Sunday brunch and it was perfection! The venue is absolutely beautiful! The staff of millennia catering was amazing, and we wanted for nothing! We worked with Angie throughout the entire process, and she was so easy to deal with and extremely responsive! Our one concern while booking was the highway noise in the back yard portion of the venue, but with music and speakers you can’t hear the highway. All of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was and how yummy the food was! We can’t say enough good things!
Kasi
Kasi Sent on 03/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Historic Venue

My husband and I recently got married at the Dr. Phillips House. It is the perfect venue for anyone looking to get married in an intimate historic home setting. Angie was amazing from day one and was very quick to respond to our questions throughout the whole process. When wedding day arrived everything from the bridal suite, to the ceremony and reception area and the catering were perfection. All of our wedding guests truly enjoyed the beauty of the home and could not stop talking about how delicious the food was. We 10/10 recommend the Dr. Phillips House as a wedding venue. Thank you for helping make our wedding day special! It'll truly be a day we'll never forget.
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Dr. Phillips House on Lake Lucerne frequently asked questions

Dr. Phillips House on Lake Lucerne includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Tables
Dr. Phillips House on Lake Lucerne includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Dr. Phillips House on Lake Lucerne includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Dr. Phillips House on Lake Lucerne for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
  • Mansion
Dr. Phillips House on Lake Lucerne offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Dr. Phillips House on Lake Lucerne offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Dr. Phillips House on Lake Lucerne offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Dr. Phillips House on Lake Lucerne offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Dr. Phillips House on Lake Lucerne is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in value, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in average response time and 4.7 in flexibility.
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