We hosted our company holiday party (Dec 2015) at Maison & Jardin in Altamonte Springs! After…read morepricing out and weighing the pros and cons, I met with Linda Helm, Dir of Catering and we were sold! Linda did an amazing job from start to finish. She understood our budget, she made sure to understand our guests, and helped us to maximize every dollar. We were even more surprise with the amount of space we were given to utilize! When we first visited the venue, it was still under renovation and the after effect was worth the wait! Since this was a holiday party, the white and gold paint, with the glowing light were perfect. Linda and her staff set out the tables (as we discussed) and decorated with beautiful gold table runners and holiday wreaths with candles as center pieces. This venue has built in character and charm - it's perfect to just plug and play! The staff was generous and kind, and they went above and beyond to take care of our guests. Personally, Joseph stood out to me. As the Hostess, we often get busy, forgetting to eat; but Joseph sought me out with a small plate of the passed hors d'Oeurves just for me to enjoy as I ran around! I was so surprised at the hospitality (and thankful for the food.) Speaking of the food, everything was provided as described. We had the Pepperjack Stuffed Chicken bites, the Southwestern flat bread and 2 table displays: Fire Roasted Veggies and Meat, Cheese and Crackers. Our guests LOVED the variety and the Brie that came with the Cheese display. The only complaint was that the bar drinks were priced on the higher side. Working with Linda and her team made our office holiday party a HUGE success and I would highly recommend reaching out to Maison & Jardin for your corporate event. It's local, it's elegant, and it's comfortable. We are really looking forward to the next one!

We had our wedding reception here in October 2022…read more Pros: - the venue is beautiful - the food wait staff were friendly and helpful Cons: - we found a snake in the venue while setting up and had to trap and release it outside ourselves - we were up sold on a bunch of tv/display screens ($1,000+) but they didn't function properly and ruined our grand entrance. They refused to refund us for this. We didn't even get much support for the set up of the screen. The tech they sent didn't speak English so we couldn't even communicate what the problems were to them. - The venue is grossly over priced ($18k+ for 5pm-11pm) - Josephine, the owner or operator of the business, was not communicative. We asked her to confirm things multiple times well before the reception and heard very little to nothing back so we had to hope she was going to deliver. She was rude and dismissive at times to my family members and wedding planner. - we ended up having to put together much of the decorations ourselves even though we paid for the staffing Overall, we did the best we could with what we had to enjoy our special night. But we would not recommend our experience to others - especially not for the price they asked of us.

I was here recently for a wedding reception during the summer. We parked in the playground parking…read morelot and walked over to the venue. The playground was cool; it had water features. When we walked in downstairs, there was a bar on the side and tables and chairs. We got a drink and went outside for the view of the lake. It was cool to see the seaplanes taking off. The receiption took place upstairs. The bar in the middle was a good location and the line never got too long. They encouraged holding on to our wine glasses if we wanted a refill. The wedding wasn't too large so there was room for tables on both sides and a dance floor. The couple also set up a screen to project video during dancing; there was room for all of it. The food buffet was delicious and refilled generously. It was in all a great experience. Only one terrifying thing worth mentioning was at the end of the night, it was dark outside and light inside so all of the mosquitoes were attacking the windows and anywhere there was light. The staff said these were the type of mosquito that only lives one day. Still terrifying because there were so many of them (biblical amounts) and when we walked outside, we had to go through them. This is nature and not the venue's fault but be aware!

This is a beautiful event venue. The theme is antique. It's so gorgeous ! There's an amazing view…read moreof the lake because you are literally on the lake. It was so serene and made you appreciate nature. I recently worked at a wedding at this venue and I have only two complaints which makes it 4 stars instead of 5. 1. I was constantly up and down the stairs because dinner was upstairs and dancing was downstairs. 2. They also have specific rules about some of the antiques which can be difficult to comply with when you have people placing their wet cups on an antique table! It may be beneficial for them to maybe place some glass over the wood to preserve it better. Other than that the staff was helpful and made the event perfect for the bride and groom along with the wonderful coordinating staff, caterers, etc. 67/100 for the Review Challenge

KUDOS and thanks to the many volunteers from Charles Schwab, Wounded Warrior Project, Valencia…read moreCollege, and Soldiers Angel's for providing supreme quality service to the many veterans during the Soldiers Angel's Veteran Food Pantry at the Elks Lodge today. I was very moved and touched as each volunteer helped distribute food to the many men and women of the military who are Active Duty, Reservists, Retired, as well as disabled veterans! You can volunteer every third Friday from 0830 to 1400. The next food pantry will be held May 19 at Lake Baldwin VA Outpatient Clinic in Orlando. I highly encourage all to come out to volunteer and help our military veterans out!

New chef cooking at the lodge. Beef quesadilla and chicken empanadas were amazing. Coming back for…read moremore

We found Venue 1902 through an event post on Facebook, and it was only the second venue we toured…read morein person -- we booked it within 24 hours. They had a great incentive at the time, and we immediately fell in love with the space. From the first tour, the team was amazing. Adriana showed us around and was incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful. Aleshia assisted with finalizing our booking and was just as wonderful. We met with Adriana in person two more times before the wedding and also communicated frequently via email -- responses were always prompt and thorough, which made the planning process feel organized. Venue 1902 provides a curated list of recommended vendors (with catering to be selected from their approved options--plus with BYO alcohol option too) and hosts vendor events throughout the year (plus twice a year exclusively for couples who have already secured a date). These were a valuable part of planning -- we found our phenomenal vendors: caterer, hair/makeup artist, photographer, and photobooth company through these. The team was transparent about what their day-of coordination service includes versus what would require an additional decor placement fee, which we appreciated. They also offer a wide range of decorations, with a price list provided after booking. We were open about our budget throughout the entire process, and we never felt judged or pressured to spend more. A month before the wedding, they set up an online planning tool that helps organize the guest list/seating chart/general layouts and allows you to access/edit at home after, making it easy to visualize the wedding day setup. Small tip: If you plan to have hair and makeup services at the venue, coordinate with your artists early to determine what time you'll need venue access. You might be surprised at how long it takes to complete hair and makeup! Between our booking and our wedding, Venue 1902 implemented a day-of coordination partnership with the company Just Marry!. Initially, this change made me (bride) a bit nervous, but those concerns were put to rest. While our full experience with Just Marry! deserves its own separate review, I cannot say enough positive things about Emylie, who was absolutely incredible and played a huge role in ensuring our wedding day ran smoothly. Venue 1902 truly has thought of everything. It's an all-in-one venue with spacious bride and groom getting-ready suites (filled with natural lighting), lots of clean bathrooms, and beautiful outdoor ceremony (with the option to move indoors due to weather at no extra cost)/indoor+outdoor cocktail hour/indoor reception spaces. With so many unique spots for photos, the venue looks beautiful no matter the angle--and equally striking in color or black and white. There is ample parking plus valet service and elevator access to the reception area on wedding day (available for guests who NEED it). They even lock the bridal suite during the wedding to ensure personal belongings are secure. Brunch provided during wedding day was delicious and substantial. Thoughtful touches like mailing a letter and tote bag for the bride months before the wedding as well as giving us a bottle of champagne during the wedding rehearsal made us feel cared for. A little heads up for future brides planning to wear a long veil--mine got caught on the flooring of the outdoor ceremony aisle, which was totally fine; I just wasn't ready meheheheh! Overall, Venue 1902 is absolutely stunning, professionally run, and exceeded our expectations in every way. We highly recommend it to any couple looking for a beautiful, seamless, and well-thought-out wedding venue. (All wedding photos by Ashley Krug Photography )

What a beautiful location for a special event. The building is an old schoolhouse that has been…read moreconverted. I attended a wedding here and it was perfect. I like that they have multiple choices for the ceremony location. We were outside in the courtyard/garden area. It was beautiful. Cocktail hour was done downstairs in one of the rooms and foyer. Loved the natural light that came in through the huge windows. It didn't feel cramped at all! The reception was upstairs and this is the only reason I knocked off 1 star. I didn't see where there was an elevator to get to the second level. This would obviously be an issue for anyone that has issues with stairs or someone that was wheelchair bound. The upstairs reception area was beautiful! It's a big open space and makes for a nice place to decorate. I will definitely keep this place in mind for any future events.

The first meeting with the event planner/manager went very well. I was impressed with the warm…read morewelcome I received and all of the answers to my concerns. I was promised a written proposal within two days, that proposal took 10 days. I wanted clarification on certain things that were promised verbally on the first meeting and were not listed on the proposal, it took 13 additional days to get a written response. From that point on communication with me via email or text were ignored. After 6 weeks, I texted Planner again to notify her that I was going on vacation and wanted to give her the deposit and signed contract in order to secure event date. An additional 10 days have transpired since that last text and I have not heard from her. Thank God I was able to find a new venue for my event a month before. BUYER BEWARE

Great food (BLT and French Fries) and service at The Ridge Grille in Clermont- new managers are…read morereally doing a great Job

This is the most beautiful venue I had come across while planning our wedding. Our guests were…read moreabsolutely amazed! The huge bridal suite was beautiful and had so much space for getting ready! The catering team partnered with Luxmore, Big City Catering, was so helpful in curating a delicious meal for us and our guests. This was the first wedding I had been to that actually had a delicious dinner! My guests have not stopped raving about it. The whole RW team was extremely responsive, kind, and attentive to all our needs in the months leading up to, and the day of our wedding. We had the most perfect wedding of my dreams and I seriously could not recommend Luxmore, RW events and Big City more!!! 10000/10 ex

My daughter threw us a surprise Anniversary party. When I…read moretell you it was a class act, I give this place 150% I am an interior designer as well, and I am very observant. This place checks off all the boxes, and the staff is amazing to work with.

Absolutely venue! The outside area was the setting for a wedding overlooking the lake. The various…read moregathering areas housed a cocktail area, dinner seating, and a coffee/dessert station. Another covered area served as the cocktail bar and buffet. The venue has beautiful gardens, a cog pond and several seating areas. The staff ensured that everything ran according to the bride and groom's schedule. They even had bug spray on hand as needed.

Think twice about renting this place for your event. Yes it's beautiful though even that might be…read moreless so when DR Horton finishes their development across the lake which is currently under construction in 2026. Ownership has a tight grip on rules of which most are arbitrary and few are clear when you book the space. Maybe they got sued once or maybe they are armchair lawyers that don't understand risk, I really don't know but I've been to many weddings and from blocking lawn and patio access to refusing to allow many other things you'd expect at a wedding all I can say is beware and only begin to trust it if it's clearly allowed in the contract. Even then they might say "that was a mistake" and threaten to cancel the event day of (no refund of course not that it would matter at that point). Btw, they're so "serious" they hire off duty sheriff's for "all events" to sit and watch...for a 21st birthday I might get that but for a 50 y/o getting married...not so much.

I attended a Murder Mystery event at this lovely location. The property is gorgeous with the light…read moreblue facade, arches, old architecture, and lots of charm. This location is behind a hotel which makes it a great spot to hold a wedding or any large event that might have alot of out of town guests, that way everyone can stay in the hotel right next to it. I drove here in the evening and was easily able to locate the venue and it had plenty of parking in the back right at the venue. Once entering the building is beautiful. The lovely hard wood floors were eye-catching. During the event, I wondered around the property and got to see into many rooms and even the upstairs. The manor is setup great for a wedding with rooms to get ready in. There is a decent size bar in the center of the first floor. The main ballroom was where everyone was seated. The large chandelier is stunning. There was a large wrap around porch which is where the food was located for this event and made it a nice flow to walk around. There was plenty of bathrooms and easily found right outside of the ballroom. The food provided by Dubsdread was good and a decent variations of options. Everything was kept hot. We had a lovely time here for the event.

Beautiful wedding venue!! We came for my friend's wedding and everything came in place nicely…read more Florida can be unpredictable for an outside ceremony wedding but it was the perfect 5pm early evening ceremony under the shady trees, so not terribly hot. The 4 piece strings were amazing! Cocktail hour was nice with a Mac n cheese station, and open bar with 2 signature cocktails. Dinner service was nice with my steak perfectly cooked. DJ kept the party going and the bride and groom were so happy. Great venue in Apopka, easy to access from Orlando. Lots of parking available.