Nestled in the heart of Laureate Park, Dockside at Canvas offers a stunning lakeside setting for your wedding day. This unique venue combines the vibrant, casual elegance of a waterfront restaurant with a private, sophisticated event space, creating an unforgettable backdrop for your celebration. The versatile 2,000-square-foot indoor venue, Dockside, is perfect for both intimate gatherings and larger receptions, with the option of Canvas's acclaimed catering or exclusive Dockside menus. Step outside onto the adjacent lakeside terrace for a picture-perfect ceremony as the sun sets over the water, or for a lively cocktail hour under the stars. With its contemporary style and breathtaking views, Dockside at Canvas provides a seamless blend of natural beauty and polished design, ensuring your wedding is both romantic and effortlessly chic.

Are you envisioning a fairy tale wedding set against a picturesque backdrop? Look no further than the Tavares Pavilion on the Lake. Serenely floating over beautiful Lake Dora, this tropical-inspired waterfront oasis is furnished with natural fibers, lovingly restored antiques, and original artwork. Tavares Pavilion consists of an 8,000-square-foot two-story event center. Both floors offer indoor ballrooms that offer floor-to-ceiling windows for a covered ceremony or reception for up to 190 guests. The Ballrooms offer elegant espresso Chiavari chairs, aircraft aluminum tables, and handcrafted artistry. Our carved, two-tier, winding wood staircase with a back glass wall overlooking the lake is a beautiful space to say your “I Do’s”. In addition, the venue has a 150-foot brick-paved pier that can be used for a stunning outdoor ceremony or a reception under the stars. Your wedding day should be nothing short of magical, and Tavares Pavilion on the Lake promises just that.

Lakeview Gardens is an outdoor wedding venue in Umatilla, Florida, about 20 minutes from Mount Dora and within easy reach of Orlando and Ocala. Choose Sunset Grove for a lake-view ceremony with up to 150 guests or the Garden Gazebo for an intimate garden ceremony of up to 70. Cocktail hour can take place around the pool before guests move to the terrace for an outdoor reception under the market lights. Our all-inclusive experience gives couples an easy starting point with day-of coordination, preferred vendors, personalized design sessions, and room to bring your own vendors. We don't meter communication, so our team is available throughout planning when questions come up. The Garden Cottage, available exclusively to Lakeview couples and guests, can extend the celebration into a wedding weekend. Florida weather is part of the plan too, with tent coverage arranged when forecast thresholds are met.