FAQs

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Are the ceremony and reception at the same location? And what is the address?

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Yes, both the wedding ceremony and reception will both take place at Paradise Cove, located at 13245 Lake Bryan Dr, Orlando, FL 32821.

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What is the latest we should arrive?

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We recommend everyone arrive to Paradise Cove no later than 4:45 p.m as the ceremony will start right at 5 p.m.

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Will both the wedding ceremony and reception be held outside?

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Yes!

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Will there be a room block?

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Yes! Please click the “Transportation & Room Block Information” tab for more details.

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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?

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If you are staying at the Grand Beach Resort or Blue Heron Bech Resort, complimentary transportation will be provided by pontoon boat from the hotel to Paradise Cove. It is a short, slow ride just across the lake. Boat service will begin at 4pm Tuesday and run continuously until our ceremony begins. Transportation will be provided back to the hotel by bus at the end of the wedding. Please click the Travel tab for more details. If you are not staying at the Grand Beach and you want to go for the boat ride you are welcome to as well! The Grand Beach Resort has free self parking. **As of now we are not aware of anyone staying at the Blue Heron Beach Resort. If you are staying here please let me Mike or Stephanie know so we can make sure you get the complimentary transportation as well!

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Will I need to rent a car if I am coming in from out of town?

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Totally up to you! We are providing transportation to and from the venue on the wedding day if you choose to stay at the Grand Beach Resort or Blue Heron Resort. Uber and Lyft are also available throughout Orlando. Orlando International Airport is located about 16 miles from our venue and the surrounding hotels.

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Is there free parking at the venue?

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Yes! Free parking is available at Paradise Cove. Free parking is also available at the Grand Beach Resort and Blue Heron Resort.

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Can I leave my vehicle at the venue overnight?

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Our venue allows guests to leave their vehicles overnight after an event. The gates are locked after every event so vehicle owners may return when the gates reopen the following business day at 10:00 A.M. The vehicle must be picked up no later than 11:00 A.M. before the risk of being towed. Paradise Cove is not held responsible for any vehicles left on the property overnight.

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What is the wedding attire?

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Cocktail attire

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Does Florida ever get cold?

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YES! Despite the reputation Florida is not always hot and humid year-round. Definitely check the weather before deciding what to pack! Could be 70-80 on the night our wedding or could be below 50. While the ceremony and reception will be outside we will accommodate for the weather if chilly!

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The venue is surrounding a lake at night, what about mosquitoes?

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Not to worry! Paradise Cove sprays for all insects including mosquitos multiple times a week to be sure guests won't get bitten.

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How will Covid affect the wedding?

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Our venue does not require our guests to wear masks or to do a temperature check. Weather permitting the ceremony and venue will be outdoors. It is our hope that by the time of our wedding that Covid numbers will be greatly reduced. We would like to have a sense of normalcy at our wedding so we prefer our guests not to wear masks. However, if you would like to bring one for when you go the restroom or indoors elsewhere you may.

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Will there be an open bar?

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Absolutely! 🍻🍷

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Can we take photos/videos during the ceremony?

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Yes! We encourage you to take as many photos/videos as you want during the ceremony/reception and share them with our hashtag #ExcitedtobeMrandMrsG or message them to us afterwards. All we ask is that you leave your phone on silent during the ceremony.

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I’d like to go to the Disney parks on a day before or after the wedding. Do I have to make a park reservation?

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Yes. Disney is currently utilizing a reservation system to manage park entry. We recommend making your reservations as soon as possible to ensure the park you wish to visit is available. Park Hopper tickets at this time allow you to visit one park first and then other parks after 2pm. After purchasing your tickets you can make your park reservations here: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/park-reservations/