The Wedding Day Is One Day.
The Weekend Is Everything Else.
When couples spend months planning their wedding day, it’s easy to forget that some of the best memories happen before anyone walks down the aisle and after the reception ends. Just two minutes from Lakeview Gardens, the Garden Cottage offers an inviting homebase for your destination wedding, a long wedding weekend, or a place to continue the celebration into the evening.
Couples comparing wedding venues near Orlando can choose accommodations just two minutes from Lakeview Gardens. Staying there avoids the hassle of driving back and forth or splitting up your family and friends across hotels.
Arrive on Friday and spend the evening gathering around the fire, welcoming everyone before the celebrations begin. On Saturday morning, you and your guests can get ready together in the dedicated dressing room before heading to Lakeview Gardens for the ceremony. On Sunday, sleep in, make coffee, and enjoy one last morning together before everyone heads home.
If you're planning a destination wedding in Central Florida, the Garden Cottage gives your closest family and friends a comfortable place to stay together without commuting into Orlando. We created a welcoming setting for couples who want to continue their celebration all weekend and guests who want to stay close throughout the celebration.
Wedding Weekend Accommodations Near Orlando
This is the spot everyone falls in love with. The Sunset Grove overlooks East Lake and is surrounded by towering oak trees, creating a dreamy backdrop for your ceremony or reception. You’ll walk through the garden along a stone path to beautiful wooden doors that open into your ceremony space—it’s breathtaking, especially at golden hour.
Comfortable Sleeping Accommodations
Located just two minutes from Lakeview Gardens in Lake County, the Garden Cottage offers more than a place to stay on your wedding night. We designed the cottage to be a welcoming place to gather throughout the weekend and prepare for the wedding day.
What's Included in the Garden Cottage at Lakeview Gardens
A full kitchen makes it easy to gather with guests in the dining and living space. Or keep the celebration going outside by gathering around the outdoor fire pit and entertaining areas. We added details to keep everyone happy, including a Nespresso and tea bar, Bluetooth speakers, board games, and smart TVs.
Spaces for Gathering
In addition to the flexible support options at Lakeview Gardens, we also provide wedding-day support at the cottage. Your stay includes access to DIY flower supplies, a wedding décor storage room, wedding cake storage and decorating space, washer and dryer, iron and ironing board, and plenty of parking.
Wedding-Day Support at the Garden Cottage
Wedding Weekend Packages at the Garden Cottage
Whether you're planning a Friday through Sunday wedding weekend, extending the celebration with a rehearsal dinner, or want to spend extra time with your family and friends after the wedding, we have a package to match your plans. Every package includes a romantic arrival setup, luxury linens, wedding day essentials, outdoor entertainment spaces, complimentary bottled water, and early check-in.
Wedding Weekend Add-Ons
Personalize your Garden Cottage stay with optional add-ons that complement your wedding weekend:
- Fresh Floral Arrangement: $45
- Romantic Wedding Night: $150
- Charcuterie Welcome Board: $75
- S'mores Kit: $50
- Bridal Brunch Box (serves up to 6): $125
- Rehearsal Dinner Setup (up to 16 guests): $485
- Goodbye Brunch Setup (up to 16 guests): $325
- Late Check-Out (subject to availability): $75
Package
Length of Stay
Price
Designed For
Wedding Weekend Retreat
The Celebration Stay
The Newlywed Escape
2 Nights
3 Nights
4 Nights
$695
$995
$1,295
Friday through Sunday weddings
Rehearsal dinners and full wedding weekends
Destination couples and extended celebrations
Wedding Weekend Accommodation FAQs
If you're planning a Lake County wedding at Lakeview Gardens, the Garden Cottage is the closest place to stay. Located just two minutes from the venue, our cottage gives you and your guests an intimate place to gather, get ready for your wedding, and enjoy the wedding weekend together. Add-on options are also available, including a rehearsal dinner setup and a goodbye brunch.
The Garden Cottage offers three different package options. A two-night stay from Friday through Sunday is ideal for a weekend wedding. There’s also a three-night stay for a full wedding weekend with a rehearsal dinner, or a four-night stay for destination weddings and extended celebrations.
Yes, our Newlywed Escape package is designed for destination couples who want extra time to settle in, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy a full wedding weekend away from the bustle of Orlando before heading home.
Every stay at the Garden Cottage includes private places to sleep, spaces to gather, and convenient features, including a dedicated dressing room, full kitchen, outdoor entertaining areas, and wedding-day support spaces. All of our packages also include a romantic arrival setup, luxury linens, wedding day essentials, outdoor entertainment spaces, complimentary bottled water, and early check-in.
Yes, we include several optional add-on services, such as our rehearsal dinner setup and goodbye brunch setup for up to 16 guests. You can also choose from several other add-ons to make your stay as convenient and memorable as possible.
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