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The Garden Villa at Florida Federation of Garden Clubs

The Garden Villa at Florida Federation of Garden Clubs

Winter Park, FL
4.6 out of 5 rating, 32 Reviews
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32 Reviews
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    Allison A. Sent on 11/01/2022
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    Fantastic!

    This was the perfect venue for our small wedding. They really optimized the space for less than 30 guests. It didn’t feel too big which is just what we were looking for. We loved the ability to have our ceremony outside and then move inside for dinner and dancing. It felt like our own little oasis. It’s a beautiful spot for pictures as well. Definitely recommend.
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    Kimberly T. Sent on 03/05/2023
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    Great venue!

    Great open space! Vendor was so accommodating and flexible with how we could utilize their venue for our special day. Its a great space if you want an outdoor/indoor wedding day!
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    Tori R. Sent on 08/06/2022
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    Hidden gem

    This venue was a true hidden gem with a secret garden vibe that had our Disney loving hearts soaring. When our first venue fell through and we were panicking to find another venue in time for almost 200 guests we had lost hope after looking from almost every venue from Sarasota to Pensacola, nothing felt right for us. Then we found The Garden Villa and our faith was restored! Truly everything must happen for a reason because I could not think of a more perfect venue for us. We just had our ceremony there but it was perfect. We did our first look photos in the arched greenway section and it was magical. This venue’s indoor and outdoor space is perfect and just breathtaking. Our reception was at the Winter Park Farmer’s Market and The Garden Villa complemented it perfectly. It’s a beautiful space you can customize to be your own however you choose. There isn’t a big getting ready space, there are two rooms with a single private bathroom in the back of the building that are great for getting freshened up or just getting dressed only (we had hair and makeup done before and just got dressed there and that worked perfectly for us). The Villa staff was always professional, kind, and patient and a delight to work with and always answered my questions! I can’t recommend enough!!
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    Rebekah T. Sent on 03/24/2022
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    Beautiful venue

    It was important to us to find a venue that would let us bring our own alcohol (our family owns a winery). The Garden Villa worked out great and is so naturally beautiful we barely needed any decor!
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    Shantell S. Sent on 12/02/2020
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    Amazing venue

    This venue was absolutely beautiful from ceremony to reception, pretty magical in fact so glad we choose this venue for our wedding day
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    Lexi B. Sent on 11/03/2021
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    Amazing space

    I Gotta give a shoutout to Alycia, she was professional, knowledgeable, and amazing to work with! Everyone on the cocktails/Garden Villa team did an amazing job at bringing out big day to life. Not to mention, we’ve been speaking with them for two years as our wedding got postponed due to the pandemic. So easy to work with and accommodate all of our requests. This venue is amazing if you want to dress it up or make it your own. Its so versatile and beautiful inside and out.
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    Millie D. Sent on 01/22/2019
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    Hidden gem

    BEAUTIFUL OUT DOOR SPACE ! dress it up to your liking , its a canvas
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    Marie D. Sent on 01/14/2020
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    Perfect Garden Venue

    The Garden Villa is the cutest yet romantic venue in Winter Park. It truly is a hidden gem. I had my ceremony outside on the deck with the trellis and reception inside the building - it was perfect! The grounds on the property made for a perfect scenery for wedding photos!
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    Brittany Sent on 04/01/2018
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    There is a beautiful woody/garden area for a ceremony and a gorgeous brick patio setting for a reception. The owners are very accommodating to different needs and dreams! We can't wait to see what happens as we continue building closer to our wedding date!
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    Maria Sent on 04/15/2019
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    Garden Privacy

    When choosing a venue, my main goal was to find a place with an outdoor, garden setting...but where we'd not be intruded upon by random visitors. Some of the more public areas cannot keep onlookers from passing through. Garden Villa is a perfect location for that indoor/outdoor garden wedding...will full privacy for your party. So many lovely photo op areas, and beautiful nooks for photos...and its "all" yours on that day...no strolling bird watchers or family picnics in the background.

    The inside was redone not too long ago, and so the room is a little different from the 3-D viewer on wedding wire. There is no longer a stage at one end of the room (which is much better). The gardens are well kept, and beautiful at any time of year. Definitely put this on your list!!!
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    Shannon H. Sent on 04/02/2019
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    Beautiful Venue!

    We were incredibly happy with our venue choice!! Everything turned out perfectly. We went through Cocktails Catering and worked with Alycia. We have no complaints!
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    Carolyn Sent on 08/21/2018
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    I am having my wedding here next year and I absolutely cannot wait! I have been working with Alycia from cocktails and she has been so responsive and so helpful and very flexible with allowing me to visit the venue when I wanted! The venue is beautiful and exactly what we were looking for!!!
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    Alycia Sent on 07/06/2022
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    Bridal shower of my dreams!

    Had my bridal shower here because my wedding guest count was to large to host there. So beautiful!
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    Elena Sent on 01/22/2019
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    Romntic Garden !

    This venue was beyond gorgeous. We first visited in March and went several times throughout throughout the year till our wedding in January and in every season itwas beauriful. Bridal suite-- not super fancy but completely closed off with a door and with a bathroom. Recently redone wood floor inside also beautiful.
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    Molly Sent on 02/16/2019
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    Secret Garden

    We got married December 15th and we were thrilled with our venue choice. The Garden Villa is gorgeous! The property is filled with lush romantic greenery and enchanting hidden corners perfect for wedding photos. The team was a dream to worked with and helped us pull off the perfect wedding day!
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    Tati V. Sent on 12/08/2018
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    Romantic Venue

    We had such a great experience with this vendor. They were flexible with multiple details we inquired about. The venue was a perfect blank canvas for us to create the wedding we had visioned!
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    Cortney Sent on 02/05/2018
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    There is just so much to say about this venue! I was extremely close to giving up on my venue search when I came across the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs on a blog. I didn't know too many details, but I knew I wanted both my ceremony and reception to be outdoors. When my husband and I visited the site, we fell in love immediately.

    The garden is nestled in the heart of Winter Park and is secluded where you truly feel like you are in your own world. What more could you ask for on your wedding day? The garden looks like a blank canvas at first glance, but it is so full of potential.

    We had our ceremony on the grassy lawn that is shaded by many tree canopies (we advised guests to wear flats or wedges since we chose this area). After our ceremony, the guests walked on the sidewalk around to the ivory wall where cocktail hour was held. Our reception was on the patio covered area and I couldn't have been more pleased with our venue choice. It was truly idyllic.

    I didn't have too much interaction with the staff at the Garden Club, but when I did they were very resourceful, directing me to who could help me with the question at hand. Overall, the value of this venue cannot be beat and if you have a vision for your wedding, the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs is the perfect canvas.

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    Summer Sent on 11/20/2017
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    Such a gorgeous venue!!! Loved having my wedding here. Worked perfect.
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    Maria Sent on 11/07/2016
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    Dawn was always a pleasure to work with. She answered all of our questions quickly and she let us stop by whenever we needed to double check everything. The venue itself is a hidden gem. Absolutely perfect for a wedding like ours, with 40 guests. There was plenty of free parking for our guests. It is located in a residential area but feels super secluded. There are lush trees, including cypress trees with gorgeous Spanish moss, in and around the outdoor area which provided the perfect backdrop for our wedding. All of our guests were raving about the location and how beautiful and perfect everything was. We held the ceremony in front of one of the large trees in the grassy area. The only thing I want to make sure to advise everyone is that the ground is soft out in the field and make sure to advise your guests to not wear open shoes or stiletto heels if you would be doing what we did. Of course, we already knew that so everyone was prepared! We held the reception on the platform area outside, on November 5th, and the weather was perfect. There are two private rooms for changing or storage of your personal items, at least two large bathrooms for your guests. Everything was spotless! There was also a large hall indoors that was very nice with a stage area, but the garden/outdoor area is so beautiful, we just had to take advantage! This venue provides several options for your perfect wedding, and it is so affordable! I can't say enough about this place! Thank you again, Dawn!

    edit: I would also like to add that we are a lesbian couple, so FFGC is definitely LGBT-friendly!
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    Barbara Sent on 04/06/2016
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    This was a perfect venue for our wedding! We had 85 guests, including the wedding party. The garden setting and reception room are lovely. Dawn Murphy the General Manager was most helpful in recommending other wonderful vendors who helped make our day so special!
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    Alexis Sent on 08/08/2014
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    FFGC was such a wonderful site for our brunch reception. Dawn was a pleasure to work with, and the recent renovations have made this a perfect venue for parties under 100. The grounds are beautiful and even on a hot August day, we able to take advantage of the outdoors. I would recommend this venue to anyone searching for an affordable, unique, and classic venue.
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    Shannon Sent on 09/25/2014
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    Staff was beyond helpful. Flexible with payment. Venue was clean and absolutely beautiful. Had entire use of the whole property for ceremony and reception. Great value!
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    Cindy Sent on 09/28/2014
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    IN A TIME OF CONFUSION AND STRESS THE EMPLOYEES AT THE FEDERATION MADE EVERY THING GO SMOOTH. THEY WERE HELPFUL, KIND AND THOUGHTFUL. THE FEDERATION GETS A 100% APPROVAL RATE WITH ME, FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR KINDNESS AND HELP THRU A ROUGH TIME. I CAN'T THINK OF ONE THING THAT THEY COULD HAVE DONE BETTER.
    THANKS SO MUCH
    CINDY MOSCATO AND ANNA RICHTER
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    Karen Sent on 12/31/2013
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    It's a nice place, ideal for a cozy ceremony, It's was perfect for our wedding because we wanted something familiar, we had our ceremony in the garden area and the reception inside. We had a great time :)
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    Connie Sent on 11/06/2016
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    I would definitely recommend. Beautiful venue for a wedding and reception.
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