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WEDDINGS & RECEPTIONS:
Looking for a stress free wedding experience? Historic Venue 1902 offers the most amazing wedding package options in Central Florida! All packages include wedding planning and day of coordination,with a level of service that will exceed your expectations and take the stress out of wedding planning. At Historic Venue 1902, our packages are inclusive with options, designed for you to create your own unique wedding experience. From your tour to your wedding day, the Historic Venue 1902 team is here to help you plan your most memorable day! We can't wait to meet you!

Check out our brochure here: https://issuu.com/www.venue1902.com/docs/historic_venue_1902_brochure

VENUE RENTAL FEES:
Thursday $6250
Friday & Sunday $7000
Saturday $8000

YOUR VENUE RENTAL FEE INCLUDES:
12 Hours Venue Access
Spacious Bridal Suite and Groom’s Room
Indoor or Garden Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Sites
Full Wedding Planning and Day of Wedding Coordination
All Inclusive Wedding Package Options
Connections with Central Florida’s Best Vendors
Complimentary Design and Vendor Selection Consultations
Access to Planning Team via email, text, and phone
Creation of your Custom Timeline and Floor Plan
Semi-Annual Wedding Vendor Showcases
The Best Rain Back-Up Plan, Indoor Ceremony Space always available
Endless Photo Options
Unmatched Personalized Service and a Memorable Guest Experience
Venue Coordinated Rehearsal the day prior to your wedding
Complimentary Valet Parking
Wedding Day Brunch for the Bridal Party
Bubbly Bar set-up in the Bridal Suites
Catering Partners that fit your style and budget with the option to bring your own alcohol
Optional Upgraded Spaces- The Library and the Lounge
Onsite Rentals to create your Custom Wedding Vision
Auditorium Reset for Indoor Ceremony and Reception Outdoor Market Lighting
Tables, Chairs, and Bars with Setup and Breakdown Included: 175 Wooden Cross Back Chairs 175 White Resin Outdoor Ceremony Chairs Tables: 25-60” Round,16-6’ Rectangular, 22-8’ Rectangular, 3-48” Round, 10-30” Round High Top Cocktail, 2-60” Half-moon Sweetheart, 3 Bars

​Need Less time?
THE ALWAYS, apply a $1000 discount to your rental fee

Available Sunday-Friday

1pm arrival

Add-on Lunch for Bridal Party Available

All-inclusive options are available for Catering, DJ, Photo, Video and Florals


Easy booking - price transparency - no hidden fees
Venue Rental is subject to Florida Sales Tax


THE VENUE:

Central Florida’s award winning historic schoolhouse turned wedding venue is fully restored to offer the perfect balance of vintage character and modern amenities. Our Venue features abundant natural light, chandeliers, hardwood flooring, a brick exterior with archways, market lighting, and original architectural elements. Conveniently located just outside of Orlando, Historic Venue 1902 is the perfect setting for your wedding day. You can find us in the Historic District of Sanford, the venue accommodates up to 175 guests. Our over 10,000 square foot venue offers beautifully restored interiors, featuring indoor and outdoor garden ceremony sites, indoor and outdoor garden cocktail hour spaces, bridal suites for getting ready pre-ceremony, a stunning large ballroom, and exclusive spaces like the Lounge and the Library to elevate your day. Say I do at Historic Venue 1902 and create memories that last a lifetime!

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Parking
Set Up
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?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

10

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Garden
Historic Building
Museum
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
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
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December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
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5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
89 Reviews
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100% Recommended by couples
Samantha
Samantha S. Sent on 11/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding was Perfect because of Venue 1902

When my husband and I toured this venue, we knew right away that this was going to be where we got married. Not only was it a stunning venue, but the staff took the time to sit down and get to know us before we even booked, shared ideas of things we could do that would fit us as a couple and showed such genuine excitement for our future wedding day and marriage. The planning process leading up to the day was far better than I ever could have imagined and the girls were always available to answer all the questions I had in honeybook....and then there was rehearsal and the day of, WOW. There are truly not enough words to describe how wonderful each and every single one of the Venue 1902 Team members were and are. They cared about every single detail and took so much time to make sure my husband and I were okay throughout the day and night. There is no way this day would have been as perfect as it was without them and we can not thank them enough. We will be reliving this day for the rest of our lives
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Annie C. Sent on 03/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!

I can’t say enough good things about venue 1902! They were the most helpful and accommodating!! We had a vision and they did everything they could to make sure it came to life. They answered all our many questions during the planning process, they allowed us to tour whenever we needed, and all of the staff were so kind. on the wedding day they would help with our many questions and taking things back and forth communicating with our vendors to help them set up. We were able to truly enjoy our wedding morning and getting ready with our bridesmaids/groomsmen. They were also making us feel so comfortable and confident right before walking down the aisle. There was nothing that went wrong on our wedding day and I think the entire venue staff was a big part in that! They also were extremely helpful in packing up as we’re were able to get in our getaway car at the end of the ceremony and enjoy being married!!!
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Emalie S. Sent on 01/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue

The venue is not only beautiful and just perfect for a warm and lovely wedding, the staff is absolutely amazing. We cannot say enough good things about our experience there. Not a single thing went wrong that day. The coordinators were on top of everything, didn’t miss a beat and you couldn’t even tell they were there. We had some guests with health and mobility issues and they could not have been more caring or accommodating. Absolutely wonderful experience.
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Brittany & Corey
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Team

Lisa Lessard
Lisa Lessard
Owner- Venue 1902

Lisa’s love of historic buildings, all things vintage, and extending authentic southern hospitality have found a perfect home at Venue 1902!

With her background in interior design and passion for historic preservation, Lisa’s vision of repurposing an old grammar school into a elegant wedding venue became a reality. Lisa and her husband, Brady, have 5 boys who can often be found working hard alongside the amazing Venue 1902 staff and concierge team.

Aleshia George
Aleshia George
Venue Manager, Marketing and Sales Manager -Venue 1902 Team

At Venue 1902, getting to know our couples is one of Aleshia's favorite things! Aleshia joined the team in 2017, with her background in events and Interior Design, She will use her skills to work closely with you along with the incredible Venue 1902 team to help plan your perfect wedding day! She truly believes it is a privilege to be a part of your wedding!

Taylor  Scalora
Taylor Scalora
Lead Planner

Taylor always had a deep passion for organizing and planning, and she believes that every special event deserves to be stunning. She’ll work day and night to guarantee that your next event will be filled with unforgettable moments.

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
River City Catering River City Catering Wedding Caterers

Venue 1902 is one of the most unique venues out there. The owners have done an AMAZING job with renovating the building from inside out but they were still able to keep the history of Downtown Sanford within it which makes it even more amazing. With the way they designed the reception hall upstairs, it is a blank canvas for any bride to make her wedding the way she wants to make it!

The Chic Place Events The Chic Place Events Wedding Planners

I need to say this venue is amazing. It has all the amenities a Bride can ask for. One look and for the first time and I am choosing this venue for my wedding as well. The owner is very professional and out going, she makes everything possible to please her Brides.

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Historic Venue 1902 frequently asked questions

Historic Venue 1902 includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Historic Venue 1902 includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Historic Venue 1902 includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Historic Venue 1902 for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
  • Park
Historic Venue 1902 offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Historic Venue 1902 offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Historic Venue 1902 offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Historic Venue 1902 offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Historic Venue 1902 is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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