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The Capen House
4.8 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Winter Park, Florida
Picturesque event venue with a serene garden and a charming indoor space, plus views of Lake Osceola.
Plan your tour
- Rain plan an indoor or covered backup for the ceremony comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — confirm it holds your full guest list, since this is the one thing you can't reschedule
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 407-636-9316
- Website capenhouse.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | 1–4 pm |
The setting
“It is a well-maintained historic home with a lovely waterfront view, though the major appeal for us was the botanical garden setting behind the house and sculpture garden.”
“It is a well-maintained historic home with a lovely waterfront view, though the major appeal for us was the botanical garden setting behind the house and sculpture garden.”
“This venue features stunning gardens, beautifully manicured and thoughtfully designed, spectacular views of Lake Osceola, and a charming indoor space.”
“It is a well-maintained historic home with a lovely waterfront view, though the major appeal for us was the botanical garden setting behind the house and sculpture garden.”
“It is a well-maintained historic home with a lovely waterfront view, though the major appeal for us was the botanical garden setting behind the house and sculpture garden.”
Amenities couples mention
“There is a full kitchen onsite, handicap accessible bathrooms for guests, and a private bridal suite with a separate bathroom.”
“You also need to get ready offsite as the bridal suite is small and there is not a grooms suite.”
“You will need to spend a bit more to rent chairs, tables and some form of music if you do an outdoor ceremony and reception that does not need amplification as that is not allowed.”
“It is a well-maintained historic home with a lovely waterfront view, though the major appeal for us was the botanical garden setting behind the house and sculpture garden.”
“I’d just stay away from hurricane season or else you probably would need a tent.”
“The weather rained on our parade and we still did not have the worry about a single thing.”
“Additionally, they require you to purchase outdoor lighting if your event goes past sunset (so budget for that!”
“There is a full kitchen onsite, handicap accessible bathrooms for guests, and a private bridal suite with a separate bathroom.”
What couples say again and again
“The Capen House is absolutely gorgeous, I knew when I saw their pictures that it was the perfect venue for what my fiancé and I were looking for to host our wedding.”
“In addition to the beauty of this venue, they have an unbelievable team working behind the scenes to make sure every event runs seamlessly.”
“The grounds are so serene and beautiful, the lakeside ceremony space is stunning, Jylene and the ladies that were on staff the day of were beyond helpful.”
“The interior is also very elegant and provides a great backdrop for dancing, catching up with guests, and it is nice to have as a backup in the event of rain.”
“There is a full kitchen onsite, handicap accessible bathrooms for guests, and a private bridal suite with a separate bathroom.”
From the reviews
I cannot rave about this venue enough! My husband and I just had our wedding here and this gorgeous venue really set the stage for a beautiful event. The location is ideal.
We love love love this venue. It’s gorgeous, timeless and DENISE In particular is amazing at what she does (event coordinator there), if you can ask for DENISE, do ittt! She loves what she does and it shows.
The Capen House is hands down the best choice for a magical wedding day! Nestled in the picturesque Winter Park, it's like stepping into a vintage fairytale with its charming old Florida lake house vibes. From the moment we stepped foot on the grounds, we knew it was the perfect venue for us.
The Capen House is absolutely gorgeous, I knew when I saw their pictures that it was the perfect venue for what my fiancé and I were looking for to host our wedding. Let’s just say, the pictures don’t do the venue justice! All my guests were extremely impressed with the location.
Getting married at The Capen House
The Capen House comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at The Capen House
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The Capen House — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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