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Christie & Desmond

    Our Wedding
    Travel

Travel

For our out of town guests, we suggest booking flights and hotels or stays at AirBnB or VRBO at your earliest convenience well in advance of the wedding date. September is a popular month for travel to Orlando! For those flying in we recommend renting a car to get around, as public transport is lacking and many locations are spaced far apart. For those who want to stay closer to downtown Orlando and Winter Park (near where the church is located), we have a few hotel suggestions listed below. For those who’d like to stay closer to the reception venue, Lavendar On The Lake, in St. Cloud (which is about a 30-35 minute drive from downtown Orlando), we have listed a few hotel recommendations below as well. Please consider staying closer to the reception venue if you plan to partake in the bar services at our reception, or consider using Uber or Lyft to get to and from safely! Check out Airbnb and VRBO rentals available in the area if you are interested in alternative stay options.

Flight

Orlando International Airport (MCO)

This is the main airport in Orlando. It’s about a 20 minute drive to downtown Orlando, where our church is located, and a 25 minute drive to St. Cloud, where our reception venue Lavendar On The Lake is located.

Flight

Orlando Sanford International Airport

This is a smaller airport in Sanford, and it’s around 40 minutes from downtown Orlando.

Hotel

The Hunter Arms Hotel

1029 New York Avenue, St. Cloud, FL 34769
 4078919855

This hotel is located just 6 miles from our venue Lavendar on the Lake. It is 28 miles from our church St. James Cathedral. It is 16 miles from the Orlando International Airport. Renovated 1920’s hotel, not a chain. Smaller amenities but has good reviews. Historic and quaint! Right in the downtown historic area of St. Cloud, so hotel guests may walk to many St. Cloud restaurants, cute cafes, diners, and boutique shops from the hotel.

Hotel

Hampton Inn Kissimmee North

151 Centerview Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34744
 4079977700

This hotel is located 13 miles from our venue Lavendar on the Lake. 3 stars, great reviews!

Hotel

JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes

4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL 32837
 

A great hotel for kids and adults. There is a Ritz Carlton with a spa attached to this hotel, so you can choose which hotel you would like to stay at! There is a lazy river for children, golf, tennis and so much more. This is 25 minutes away from our venue!

Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Winter Park

1275 Lee Road, Winter Park, FL 32789
 4077553733

This great hotel is right near the heart of Winter Park and located close to the church (6 miles). Excellent reviews and location!

Hotel

SpringHill Suites Winter Park

1127 North Orlando Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
 4079604624

Great hotel in Winter Park, 6 miles away from our church. Comfortable, spacious rooms and located near several restaurants and activities.

Hotel

The Alfond Inn

300 East New England Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
 

Nice, beautiful and upscale hotel right by Park Avenue and downtown Winter Park. 6 miles from the church.

Hotel

Courtyard Orlando Downtown

730 North Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803
 4079961000

Great Marriott property located less than 1 mile from the church, St. James Cathedral. Inside downtown Orlando and very close to Winter Park, about a 10 minute drive.

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