Casa Feliz in Winter Park – Central FL Wedding Venue Spotlight
Casa Feliz, Winter Park, FL | Wedding Venue Review | Best Orlando Wedding Venues
Looking for a charming historic wedding venue to get married at in Central Florida? You absolutely must put the breathtaking Casa Feliz at the top of your wedding venue list! Inarguably one of the Orlando area’s most popular wedding venues, this 90+ year old historic home located in Winter Park, FL is a stunning choice for couples looking to tie the knot.
Casa Feliz is a stunning, historic Spanish-style farmhouse built in 1932 and designed by renowned architect James Gamble Rogers II. Evoking the charm and elegance of 19th century Spain, this romantic wedding venue is sure to transport you and your guests into your very own European fairy tale wedding. This beautifully-restored historic home features whitewashed bricks, Spanish roof tiles, lush landscaping, and of course its signature bell tower. With gorgeous architecture, antique wood details, and intimate grounds, this wedding venue needs no other decorations!
Considering getting married at Casa Feliz wedding venue in Winter Park—or just browsing for the best historic charming wedding venues in Central Florida? Keep reading for our full review of this beautiful wedding venue, Casa Feliz!
What it’s like to get married at Casa Feliz in Winter Park, FL — Casa Feliz Wedding Venue Review
Indoor & outdoor wedding ceremonies at Casa Feliz
It’s not hard to see why Casa Feliz is one of Orlando’s most popular best wedding venues. From your first step up the brick stairs to this historic home, it’s impossible not to fall in love with this dreamy historic home.
Perfect for small- to mid-sized weddings, Casa Feliz holds up to 120 guests, with small indoor space for mixing & mingling and a stunning courtyard decked with twinkling market lights for outdoor receptions. The wedding venue includes separate bridal suites for the bridal party to get ready for the big day, just up a sweeping flight of wooden stairs. Inside the home, beautifully-restored details such as antique wood furniture, hanging tapestries, plaster walls, and delicate light fixtures all add to the ambience of exotic romance.
Your outdoor wedding ceremony is held in the romantic backyard of the historic home, in front of an antique wooden door set in a sweeping archway underneath a rustic timber balcony. With bright, Mediterranean-colored shutters, this backdrop needs no decorations! Guests are comfortably seated on venue-provided mahogany seats in the backyard, and after the wedding ceremony, they can enjoy cocktails in the intimate courtyard or indoor space (which also serves as a weather contingency with a capacity up to 70 guests).
Should you choose an indoor wedding ceremony, Casa Feliz is also able to accommodate intimate indoor weddings for up to 70 guests. Exchange vows surrounded by historic hardwood floors and hand-hewn wood beams, all with a stunning view of the outside courtyard.
Indoor & outdoor wedding receptions at Casa Feliz
When it’s time to party, you have the option for either an outdoor wedding reception or an indoor wedding reception at Casa Feliz. While the outdoor courtyard is their most favorite option for wedding receptions (as it allows for more guests), couples who either prefer an indoor option or desire a backup for weather contingency can host festivities in the historic home’s living room, dining room, and/or library. These spaces can also be utilized for your cocktail hour or dancing, with dining taking place outdoors in the courtyard!
The wedding venue also offers tenting for the outdoor courtyard at additional cost, which would be a fantastic option for couples looking to get married at Casa Feliz during the summer months (when it’s guaranteed to rain every day—take my word as a Floridian).
Casa Feliz does require weddings to partner with their exclusive caterer, Arthur’s Creative Events & Catering and to choose entertainment from one of their preferred DJ’s. However, you can rest assured that these preferred vendors are highly-qualified and trusted by the wedding venue and by the countless couples who have partnered with them during their wedding at Casa Feliz! You will also need to utilize your own licensed and insured day-of or full-event wedding planner rather than throwing your own celebration at this wedding venue.
During the festivities, you can sneak away as newlyweds to take stunning golden hour bridal portraits throughout this historic home and its lush grounds. There are countless opportunities to capture intimate moments between the two of you throughout the property!
What we most love about having a wedding at Winter Park’s Casa Feliz — Casa Feliz Wedding Venue Review
Intimate, yet luxurious, charm
What we love most about having a wedding at Casa Feliz is the small, intimate feel of the wedding venue. It truly is like getting married in a private home that oozes luxury, romance, and plenty of character all on its own. While a 120 guest capacity truly is quite spacious, this wedding venue never feels too large or roomy (nor too small or cramped, for that matter!). It’s a perfect size for small or mid-sized weddings that still want a romantic, intimate feel.
Historic charm through and through
Another highlight of having a wedding at Casa Feliz is just how thorough the wedding venue’s attention to detail and historical touches truly are. Nothing feels out of place, and if you choose to get married at Casa Feliz, you really will need very minimal wedding decorations as the wedding venue itself truly is that spectacular. This lends an immersive, otherworldly feel that truly transports you and your guests to the charm of 19th century Spain.
All-in-one wedding venue
While some small or intimate weddings (especially those held in historic homes) need to hold the wedding reception offsite from the wedding ceremony location, Casa Feliz really is a one-stop shop. From beautifully-detailed bridal suites onsite to wedding ceremony to dancing the night away, it truly is convenient to hold your all-in-one wedding at this popular wedding venue in Orlando, FL. No transporting guests from venue to venue or breaking up the party—it can all be done here at Casa Feliz!
Potential setbacks to having a wedding at Winter Park’s Casa Feliz — Casa Feliz Wedding Venue Review
Less indoor space than outdoor space
I’ll be honest: it was hard to find any potential setbacks to having a wedding at Casa Feliz in Winter Park. With a 5-star rating on The Knot featuring over 100 happy reviews, there’s not much to discourage couples from tying the knot at this stunning wedding venue! Having said that, the only potential issue might be that the indoor space (which serves as a weather contingency plan) is less than the max capacity for outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions. However, this would likely only be an issue if your wedding ceremony became rained-out, as the wedding venue does allow for tenting over the outdoor courtyard (though it comes at additional cost, which could be well worth the investment)—and even then, we’re sure the experienced staff at Casa Feliz has handled similar situations many times over. If you plan to have the full capacity of 120 guests at your outdoor wedding at Casa Feliz, it’s worth asking the staff how they handle indoor weather contingency for weddings on the larger end.
How much does it cost to get married at Casa Feliz in Winter Park, FL?
Even in spite of its wild popularity, Casa Feliz is a surprisingly affordable wedding venue in the Central Florida area! On-season rates (October through May) start at $2,550 for an 8-hour rental of the property, with off-season rates (June through September) starting at just $2,000!
This of course does not include catering costs, which require an initial deposit of $2,500 with final costs dependent upon your final guest count.
Prices taken from www.casafelizvenue.com and reflect the venue’s pricing as of December 2023.
Final thoughts — Casa Feliz Wedding Venue Review
Casa Feliz is a wedding venue not to be overlooked in Winter Park or the greater Orlando area. Oozing old-world European charm with historic details throughout the property, this stunning wedding venue is certainly deserving of being one of Orlando’s best wedding venues. As a truly all-inclusive wedding venue, from getting ready in the charming bridal suites to dancing the night away under the twinkling market lights of the outdoor courtyard, a wedding held at Casa Feliz will certainly be remembered forever. We absolutely fell in love with this historic home’s ornate details, beautiful setting, and intimate feel!
We truly loved our wedding photography & videography client’s wedding day experience at Casa Feliz and can’t wait for our next wedding there!
Our rating: 5/5
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