Say I Do With a Lake View in Central Florida
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Umatilla, Florida | Outdoor + Garden Weddings
Some couples walk in and just know.
It’s not just the view—though the lake at sunset is hard to beat.
It’s the feeling. The quiet magic of being outdoors in nature. The freedom to do it your way.
At Lakeview Gardens, we believe your wedding should feel like you. You can plan every detail yourself or pick from our curated vendor collections with as much or as little involvement from our team as you’d like. Go all-inclusive or take the DIY route. Or, choose a theme that’s totally your vibe—tropical, Bridgerton-inspired, boho, even a little witchy. Whatever your vision, this is your space to create it.
Tucked away in the hills of Umatilla, surrounded by oaks and overlooking a peaceful lake, Lakeview Gardens offers a one-of-a-kind setting for outdoor weddings. Choose from multiple ceremony backdrops: under the trees, beside the lake, or poolside with floating candles. Each space is designed to be beautiful on its own but flexible enough to bring any vision to life.
We’re just 20 minutes from Mount Dora and 45 minutes from Orlando or Ocala—close enough for guests, far enough to feel like a getaway.
When it’s time to get ready, you’ll have two private suites:
— A garden suite on the second floor of the main estate, with panoramic views of the lake and gardens—a peaceful, light-filled space to relax before the ceremony
— A separate private suite tucked away on the property, complete with a kitchen, TVs, and pool table—ideal for unwinding with your people
And when it’s all said and done, you’ll have more than stunning photos—you’ll have memories that feel like you from start to finish.
Why couples choose Lakeview Gardens:
— Beautiful outdoor ceremony spaces with garden or lake views
— Flexible “Build Your Own” wedding approach
— DIY or all-inclusive options
— Curated vendor collections or bring your own
— Ideal for unique themes and creative styling
— Committed to sustainability as part of a working tree farm
— Friendly, down-to-earth team who cares about your experience
Lakeview Gardens is more than a venue. It’s a canvas.
And we can’t wait to see what you create.
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3+ years in business
Speaks Chinese, English
5 team members
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5.0
out of 5.04 reviews
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Liz F
5.0
12/28/2025
Lakeview Gardens was the most beautiful setting for our special day that we could have hoped for. The gorgeous lakefront setting fit our nature theme perfectly. Every aspect of the...
venue from the bridal suite and grooms' den, to the ceremony site, reception, and lighting, all made our wedding absolutely perfect. We can't speak highly enough of Melanie. Her professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail were above and beyond. We would recommend this venue to all!
Jason C
5.0
11/20/2025
We stumbled upon Lakeview Gardens in 2024 and immediately fell in love, knowing it would be the perfect place for our wedding. Their packages are so flexible and include a lot of d...
ecorations already, so it made planning very easy. The actual day of was incredibly beautiful and far-exceeded what we imagined. We’re so eternally grateful for the opportunity to spend the best day of our lives here.
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Morgan S
5.0
2/08/2025
We got married January of 2025 and Lakeview Gardens was amazing to work with! They accommodated every single request and thought of every detail! They made the stress of wedding pl...
anning feel like a breeze and we would highly suggest this venue to everyone! If the venue didn’t provide something we wanted, they figured out someone who did! Not only were the venue employees helpful, all the caters they hired/suggested were awesome, which was a huge blessing since we are not from the Florida area. We got nothing but good feedback from all of our guest! We are so happy we chose this place and got to meet these amazing people!
Melany U
5.0
7/06/2024
Melanie is amazing, patient, kind and extremely helpful.
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