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Orlando Ranked No. 1 U.S. Wedding Destination 2016 – 6 Iconic Venues for Your Dream Celebration

Your guide to six great places to wed in Orlando.


Already world famous for theme parks and family-friendly things to do, weddings in Orlando have also become a main attraction. According to WalletHub, Orlando is the No. 1 destination in the United States to get married in 2016, which is no surprise with all of the dazzling venues and unique services that can make tying the knot a truly unforgettable experience.

Destination weddings are on the rise, with couples choosing to take their marriage or vow renewal ceremony on the road. And no other destination sends hearts soaring with romance quite like Orlando. Here are six wedding venues in Orlando ready to pull out all the stops for an extraordinary event.

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

As the only place a couple can get married overlooking Cinderella Castle, this is the most magical venue for any Disney-loving couple to bring their fairy tale wedding to life.

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

With four wedding options, this location can make any fantasy wedding come true. Whisper Creek offers a farm-to-table feel with their fruit and vegetable garden, Citrus Garden has lush gardens and blossoming citrus trees, The Plaza Ballroom is lined with silk wall coverings and rod iron chandeliers, and Tuscany Terrace is a beautiful outdoor terrace surrounded by gardens and wooden benches.

Waldorf Astoria Orlando

Working hard to personalize each detail to your dream, Waldorf Astoria Orlando has their elegant indoor Grand Ballroom, an outdoor Signature Island with views of the resort's waterways and golf course, their new Central Park Ballroom and Gardens, and the Waldorf Promenade, which can overlook the sunset during cocktail hour.

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando

This luxurious destination can take care of every wedding detail for an unbelievable and hassle-free experience. No bridezillas here; from fruit-infused water to a custom-designed wedding cake to complete wedding planner services, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Resort has weddings covered.

Harry P. Leu Gardens

Breathtaking gardens all around make for a very romantic wedding backdrop. With the Rose Garden, the Landing and the Leu House Lawn, there is a beautiful wedding spot no matter where you turn.

Bella Collina

This is the perfect venue for a Floridian spin on a beautiful, Tuscan-inspired wedding located just 20 minutes from downtown Orlando.


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