Got to attend my first event at Canvas Event Venue and it's such a beautiful, spacious versatile…read morespace. Orlando definitely lacks good venue rental options for larger events, so I'm happy to see this new option. It's located right in front of the Florida Mall, so there was plenty of parking, but they also offered a valet service which was very helpful. I like that it is a 2-floor open concept so you still feel connected to what's happening downstairs, but you're able to break up the crowd a bit. I believe there were about 400 people in attendance and it never felt overly congested. I can definitely see this becoming a popular wedding and party venue and there are so many ways to get creative with the space and tailor it to your individualized needs. I added the listing to Yelp since they weren't on here yet (in the hopes of helping more people discover this space), so the photos are from their website.

This is such a beautiful venue . This is the perfect space for a large party, wedding etc . It has…read morea upstairs area and has a open floor plan. There was a stage area and it is really a huge space to decorate however . The event was sitting and standing with plenty of room to walk around and flow without feeling like we're on top of one another. The parking lot was a nice size .

You'll never not have a good time here. We've gone countless times, especially at late at night…read moresince they close late, and it's the perfect spot to end the night after going out. We usually bring our own board games and just enjoy hanging out with friends. We love the bar and the pizza. We've been coming here for a little over a year now and always have a great experience. The movie nights are also such a fun touch and make it a really relaxed, chill space. The only small suggestion would be possibly extending the menu in the future, but honestly, no complaints at all, we love this place.

I went from 5:45pm to 8ish on Saturday, January 10th for a meetup organized by Women Unplugged…read more It was my first time at The Acre. It's a good concept of open, outdoor gathering spaces. I advise going before March while it's still nice during the day and into the evening. There are a few dining and beverage options - no outside food/drink permitted. While l am not an outdoors person, I appreciate the concept. I'd consider returning for their movie on the lawn offerings and as an additional place to gather with family and friends. I took off a star for unclear parking and large holes in the primary access lane/road. Additional signage would be ideal for parking. Arrive with enough time to park inside the designated areas. Do not part along the side street near the homes. They have the right to call a tow truck.

This business will not be a good business to go through. There are many venues in the area…read morereconsider what your doing. Gulse takes advantage of peopled is very conniving. She lies and promises things and never holds up the deal on her end. I have literally had to become a pest to get any attention from her to follow through with that is promised n her end. And still to this moment she has stolen lots of money from me. there are people like Gulse in why I've had the issues. PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY AND MOVE TO THE NEXT VENUE

From the owner: ✨ Ready to celebrate your dream Quinceañera or Sweet 16? Contact us today to book the birthday of…read morea lifetime!

This venue is a MUST BOOK. I rented this venue for a Saturday engagement party and it was the…read moreperfect location. It was chic and clean. I am also very grateful to Carol, the venue attendant. She was super attentive and helpful. I would absolutely rent this venue again.

I went to view this venue this past week and I fell in love!!! Its brand new and opened this week,…read moreI booked the venue on the spot!! My favorite part is the floors. They're marbled and give such an elegant touch! The Manager Pierre was so accommodating and patient with us!! He answered all our questions and even offered helpful suggestions!! Book this spot!!!

5 Stars for a fabulously DIY venue that makes me want to throw a warehouse party!…read more I've been to several different events held at this warehouse and each event has used the space in an interesting way that for their needs. From an intimate 7 person dinner party to a literary function with a stage and full house- this flex-space has functioned well and left people with lots of share-worthy moments. In terms of a venue there's the advantage of a small kitchen as well as storage space that is closed off from the main area. Additionally, there is a parking lot that services the warehouses and that is largely unused in the evening. I love the space and am always excited to attend events hosted there, if only just to see how they will arrange it and decorate it!

Does anyone know how to book this place? Looks really cool but can't find contact information…read moreanywhere.

This place is gorgeous They offer great wedding packages…read more I highly recommend this for your wedding or special event

From the owner: Indoor Outdoor rustic beautiful Tuscany Venue with beautiful Tuscany garden for:…read moreCorporate Events Wedding and Civil Unions Birthday Parties Bar Mitzvah, Sweet 16 quinceanera Team Building Events Shower (baby and Bridal)

This event space is used by the town of celebration for all kinds of occasions. Kids parties, town…read moremeetings, etc. It's located in spring park of south village.

My best friend hosted a wedding at Celebration Gardens, property was well kept and staff was very…read morefriendly. The property had multiple garden areas with beautiful flowers. In addition, the reception was a decent size and covered, seen in attached photo. The food was delicious and the getting ready room was perfect.

unassuming but beautiful venue. Loved the gardens around the property. Quiet and intimate ceremony…read morewith a great reception area. Main complaint is the lack of bathrooms. There was one bathroom stall for all of the guests to use.

My husband and I just hosted the wedding of our daughter and now son-in-law at the Howey Mansion…read more The venue was just perfect. Fran was extremely helpful in accommodating special requests and answering questions we had right away. Very friendly and pleasant to work with. All of our guests for the wedding raved at how beautiful the home is.

William John Howey (January 19, 1876 - June 7, 1938) was an American real-estate developer, citrus…read moregrower, and Republican politician from Florida. He founded and served as mayor for the town of Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida where he developed and sold citrus groves, becoming one of Florida's greatest citrus developers. He was one of the first citrus growers to send fruit from Florida to England. In 1921 he opened Florida's first citrus juice plant. He ran for governor on the Republican ticket in 1928 and 1932. Mr. Howey's prominence led to many distinguished guests visiting the Howey mansion, These included Lord Bathhurst of England, H.B. McNeal, publisher of Golfer's Magazine, golf master Chick Evans, Kansas Governor Alfred Landon, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Phillip's of petroleum fame, and President Calvin Coolidge who was guest of honor at an all-male dinner party in February 1930. Mr. Howey's former home near Lake Wales, Florida became the site of Florida's Bok Tower at the Bok Tower Gardens. In 1925 Mr. Howey commissioned a 20 room mansion in the town he founded. The architect was Katherine Cotheal Budd. During WWI she designed temporary lodgings known as hostess homes for women who were visiting their husbands at military training camps. Budd is credited for creating 72 lodgings with a homelike atmosphere and the Howey House is one of a few existing examples of her work. The Howey Mansion was designed in the popular Mediterranean Revival style. The house is set back on a wide lawn with wrought iron gates and a long horseshoe drive. The entrance to the home features an elaborate, two story bas relief frontispiece .The massive front door and the woodwork on the first floor is made from peaky cypress. Leading to the second floor is a graceful curving stone stairway with a wrought iron banister. Other features of the home include three large fireplaces, a ballroom-size drawing room, enormous beamed ceilings, and a servant call-bell phone system. There is even a hidden passage behind a sliding bookshelf panel in the library. The original 15 acres grounds of the mansion were called The Park and included many botanical plants and shrubs. On March 6, 1927 The Park was the host site for an open air concert performed by the New York Civic Opera Company bringing the top opera singers of the day to the mansion for a concert for the community. The mansion was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Place on January 27, 1983. On April 12, 2017 it was listed for sale at $480,000. The new owners are Brad and Clay Cowherd, Orlando real estate investors who have made period-accurate restoration of the house. I visited the Howey Mansion for the Founders Day Festival. Admission for tours of the home was discounted to $10. The Howey Mansion is available for private rentals like weddings while historical tours are also available Monday through Friday at 11am. The Founder's Day event included a local market, food trucks, live music, and family activities. I enjoyed visiting the tents and touring the mansion including the hidden bar in the basement that was created during prohibition. Behind the mansion, is a trail through the woods that will take you to the Georgian marble mausoleum where the Howey family is interred including William J. Howey (1938), daughter, Lois Valerie Howey (1941), and Mary Hastings Howey (1981). This year Centennial Founder's Day Celebration, marked100 years since the town's founding in 1925.

4 Stars for location, location, location!…read more Eola House is a historic 1924 house-turned-rental space owned by the city, right by Lake Eola. It may seem like an odd sight in the middle of the park, but in fact it used to exist in a line of historic homes that were taken down for the park expansion. Now it sits alone, right off of the walking path surrounding the Lake. The home is lovely and features a sunroom, living room, parlor, outdoor terrace, upstairs area with a balcony, bridal changing room, and more. Recently I went for a lunch meeting in their upstairs space, the Summerlin Room ($75/hr rental with a 2 hr min). It was a lovely spot and fit our group of fifteen perfectly. I'll admit that I had been to the house once before to help with another event and the room wasn't set to the specifications agreed upon so we had to move and reset the chairs and tables right before the meeting. I remember the event organizer was quite annoyed... Hopefully it was a fluke! Side note- There is no elevator and the stairs are quite narrow. This is worth mentioning in case your event includes someone with mobility issues or who uses a wheelchair. As I was heading out I stopped in a room by the front and appreciated the array of pamphlets set up- ranging from history of the house to an Orlando biking map. There were also tourist pamphlets with the typical attractions (presumably for out of town guests of weddings of meetings). Overall, this is a beautiful meeting/event space that is priced reasonably and located in the heart of the city.

The Eola house was built in 1924 by George Marsh in the Mediterranean Revival style. It has a lot…read moreof beautiful details like twisted columns and a decorative quatrefoil window over the entry way. It is surrounded by lush landscaping and sits on the banks of Lake Eola. You really can't get a more picturesque spot than this. On the day we visited the flowers were blooming and swans wandered the grounds. Today the house is owned by the City of Orlando and they rent it for reasonable rates for private events like parties and weddings. A full listing of the prices can be found on their website. In addition the house has a welcome center and park offices. On the day I visited the house was closed and I could only peak through the windows. This looks like a fabulous venue for weddings and outdoor parties on the lawn.