Weddings at Orlando Science Center
$3,850 starting price
251 to 300 guests
AWARD WINNER (10X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Orlando Science Center is a delightful venue in Orlando, FL, where couples can host their wedding. Located just outside downtown Orlando, in the beautiful and historic Loch Haven Park, this extraordinary venue is the perfect setting for couples searching for an outside-the-box location that guests will talk about for years to come. The dedicated team at the venue loves working with newlyweds and prides themselves on creating a fun and welcoming environment.
With 10 stunning event spaces available, Orlando Science Center can host weddings with up to 300 guests. There are both indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception options that couples can choose from. The gorgeous outdoor terrace features stunning views of the landscaped grounds and surrounding areas. Here couples can exchange vows and enjoy an al fresco wedding reception under the stars. Alternatively, ceremonies can be held inside under the gaze of a giant T-Rex, and guests can dance the night away at the foot of Jurassic Ridge. The venue is a photographer's dream that offers a multitude of stunning backdrops for gorgeous wedding portraits.
Orlando Science Center offers a range of services that couples can customize to meet their needs. A dedicated event planner will ensure each couples day is as seamless and it is memorable. All packages include tables, chairs, setup, and cleanup. There is also a bridal suite where couples can prepare and a large dance floor where guests can strut their stuff. This hidden gem is easily accessible, has lots of parking for guests, and has good wheelchair access.
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4.9
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The Orlando Science Center is highly praised by couples for providing an exceptional and unique wedding experience. The venue's flexibility and accommodating staff, such as event coordinators Julia, Alex, and Molly, stood out to many reviewers. Guests were impressed by the diverse spaces available for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions, including the Terrace, Our Planet, and Dino Digs. The venue's attention to detail, preferred vendor list, and affordable pricing were also highlighted, making it a top choice for couples seeking a memorable and stress-free wedding.Review photos
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Clarissa C
5.0
2/14/2025
BEST VENUE OF ORLANDO! We had the wedding of our dreams. Despite being a science museum, they have weddings down to a science and make it so easy to get started and plan our big day.
Our event coordinator, Julia, made everything happen for us behind the scenes on our wedding day. It really relieved a lot of stress.
Erin T
5.0
1/09/2025
I am SO happy we went with the Orlando Science Center for our wedding venue. I grew up going to summer camp there so I was already thrilled, but they far exceeded my expectations. From the very beginning, they were very easy to contact with all my questions, and happily responded quickly & kindly to the dozens of small questions I had along the way. The venue itself is perfect too- the outdoor ceremony at sunset was absolutely gorgeous, the cocktail hour in the space exhibit was SO fun for everyone (My husband and I even got to go in the hurricane simulator), and the dinosaur hall for the reception was set up perfectly. Lots of guests commented that it was one of the most fun/interesting weddings they had been to. I was so glad that a day-of coordinator came with the price as well- Lindsey was absolutely incredible. She was so kind and warm the entire time, I completely trusted her with everything. My flower girl was nervous and she put her mind at ease and helped her practice the day before. I couldn't believe how smooth everything went the day of the wedding- she truly handled every single detail and communicated perfectly with all the vendors. I would recommend OSC to anybody!!
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Brenna A
5.0
11/17/2024
From start to finish, the Science Center and their amazing staff helped us easily achieve the weirdest and most fun engagement party turned surprise wedding ever! They were in on the surprise and helped us dupe all our guests. The attention to detail, help, and support we received was incredible. While I never want to plan another wedding again, I’d choose the Science Center every time. HUGE thanks to them for such an amazing evening.
Julie M
5.0
11/14/2024
The Science Center was a perfect place for our wedding. They were super flexible with us since we got married 3 days after Hurricane Milton and helped to work with us as much as possible. It was the perfect place for our wedding and they did a phenomenal job.
Amber T
5.0
8/08/2024
Honestly, Orlando Science center was already my first choice for personal reasons, but I am absolutely blown away by how they can be a fun museum during the day and a professional wedding venue during the night. The event manager detailed everything I needed to know as far as getting vendors and decorations as well as the do’s and dont’s of the establishment. Molly and Julia’s communication was top tier and they were just so lovely to work with. At first I was a little uneasy about their restricted list of preferred vendors, but I easily see why they have that requirement. The vendors they recommend are so progressional and top tier, they really work together extremely organized and seamlessly so they ensure there are no hiccups during the event. I absolutely appreciate everyone’s level or professionalism and eye to detail to ensure the wedding ran smoothly. The entire night was so stress free, they took care of everything so us and the guests only had to worry about having a good time. Not to mention, the venue naturally has a beautiful ambiance that made for a warm and comfortable reception. I would recommend this venue to anyone and everyone.
Allison N
5.0
5/25/2024
Such a unique venue to have our wedding this past December! All of our Guests loved the activities available and the Dinos! They took great care of us and made our day so special. Thank you to the team! -Allison and Kim
Gail S
5.0
4/23/2024
We couldn't have been happier with how the wedding and reception went at the Orlando Science Center, October '23. Everyone raved about the venue and the fun time they had.
The entire 4th floor was ours for the evening: the Terrace for wedding, Our Planet for cocktails and Dino Digs for the reception. And the Sky Bridge for our send off. Everyone was in awe when they walked into Dino Digs seeing the dinosaurs in a romantic setting with up lighting, candles, music, etc. It was way beyond what we imagined and hoped for. At the end of the evening, we said farewell to our guests on the walkover with lighted party sticks.
Living in Hawaii while planning a wedding was challenging, but from the beginning of our search in 2022 Director Helen gave us a great tour that sealed the deal. We were then assigned to our Coordinator Molly. She stepped in and always answered all our questions and concerns over the several months before the wedding. Alex, our Month/Day of Coordinator was just super fun, creative, and made sure we had everything we needed. From helping with the setup to breaking it down the staff was very helpful and attentive. If any problems developed through the evening, we surely didn't know about it.
Orlando Science Center offers two great Unveils with vendors twice a year which makes it very convenient to touch base with your vendors. If you want a unique wedding setting, you must check out this venue. And believe it or not the price was very affordable. Memories were made that night thanks to the Orlando Science Center.
Kayley R
5.0
2/28/2024
Amazing event space for a wedding!! So fun and beautiful and the staff is so kind and does exactly what you want! I would definitely use them for another event!
Heather D
5.0
2/14/2024
The Orlando Science Center was the perfect venue for my daughter's unique wedding! Molly and Lindsey were wonderful to work with! From start to finish, they made the process so easy, and the venue is gorgeous! All of our guests were amazed at how a science museum could be transformed into a very special wedding venue. We were able to use the entire 4th floor, both inside and out. And they do have get -ready rooms for both bride and groom, making it very convenient for all. The vendors they recommended were top-notch! I recommend going to one of their Unveil Wedding Showcases. That's when you can see how it transforms into an event venue and meet with many of their vendors. Very affordable option too! You can bring your own decor, and they set it up for you if you want. They do also offer animal encounters during cocktail hour, which is unique. You should consider this venue if you want something that your guests will talk about for years!
Felicia D
5.0
1/13/2024
Money absolutely worth spent!!! Every part of our experience with our wedding at the science center was incredible. Our guests could not say enough about how great the venue was. Everyone told us it was the best wedding venue they had ever been to. We agree. The organization and communication via emails with our coordinators was perfect. Our day-of coordinator Danielle, made our day run so smoothly and perfectly. She had every question answered before I even asked it. She set up our reception space so beautifully it was even more perfect than I had imagined it.
Cynthia H
5.0
11/22/2023
This venue was just beautiful! Although it rained it was just amazing! There was an event going on so we were able to have the dinosaurs light up which really made everything stand out! So much fun! Our coordinator (Katlin) was available at all times for questions and cues to the wedding. As well as Molly the events manager! We were right on schedule the whole time and everything went smoothly. I definitely recommend this venue!!
Bridget V
5.0
3/30/2023
Absolutely adored the unique charm that the Orlando Science Center was able to provide for our wedding day! They were super easy to work with, professional, and communicative regarding anything we might have needed to know about. Smooth and stress-free! :)
Ocea H
5.0
3/29/2023
The venue was easy to work through securing and managing the details with throughout. The venue was stunning in photos and gave the greatest ambience. A unique venue for sure!
April B
5.0
3/16/2023
I had the best experience at the Science Center. As a science teacher this was the venue of my dreams! The staff is so amazing, helpful, organized, and inclusive. You get so much for your money. 3 venue spaces, tables, chairs, and a day of coordinator (Alex is amazing). Married under the moon and dined with dinos!
Lauren C
5.0
3/15/2023
We had our wedding at the Orlando science center in March 2023. After hearing horror stories from friends about wedding planning, I was so grateful and impressed with the science center and their wonderful staff. We had the best night of our lives and had the most fun and beautiful wedding we could have ever hoped for.
The staff at the science center is very responsive to emails/calls. They answer questions thoroughly and offer different options for customization. For the wedding you have access to the fourth floor: there is a terrace outside, the our planet room (full of exhibits to interact with), and the Dino digs room. They also offer a beautiful sky bridge with different color crystals hanging from the ceiling to do your exit on. They offer options for different dance floor colors and sizes. They also have chairs and tables that you can utilize for your ceremony or reception.
The main help in the planning process was the list of preferred vendors. The science center has worked with the vendors on the list many times and it helps your wedding run super smoothly and if anything went wrong on my wedding day I was certainly unaware and didn’t notice any mistakes.
If you are thinking about the science center they also have a wedding expo twice a year called Unveil. I would highly recommend going just to meet vendors and see the space. They also have a brochure that you can access online with different pictures from previous weddings and all the info you need for planning.
The science center provides a month of coordinator to help with any questions or setup issues you might run into. We needed a couple easels and tables for welcome gifts/signs and they provided everything we needed. The coordinator worked with my wedding planner to help with any issues we might have run into. Overall the process was super smooth and we had such a great wedding. It was so much fun and looked amazing.
I HIGHLY recommend the science center for your wedding (or any special event really). They are professional and (as they will tell you) quite literally have their weddings down to a science. I planned my wedding in about 7 months and it was pretty stress free and I had THE BEST wedding. Thank you so much to the science center and staff for helping make our wedding the best freaking day of our lives!!!
Shaina A
5.0
2/05/2023
I couldn’t have imagined a more awesome venue for our wedding! Everyone loved it and had so much fun, especially the kids. The event staff were wonderful and helped make everything run smoothly without us having to worry. It was a great day, and I highly recommend OSC!!
Loni W
5.0
2/03/2023
We got nothing but compliments for how unique and fun our wedding was. The whole staff was efficient and sweet the entire planning process and up to the point of the end of the night. My wedding guest didn't want the party to end. Such a fun cool experience I HIGHLY recommend 8)
Kaitlyn C
5.0
1/28/2023
We had the pleasure of working with Alex to coordinate our wedding. Alex answered every question we had, and most likely anticipated multiple needs we didn't even know about. We had no stress thanks to her hard work and were able to have the most amazing time on our wedding day. The Science Center is such a fun and cool place to host a wedding, I HIGHLY recommend.
Andrew G
5.0
1/21/2023
We could not have been happier with our choice of venue. Our Guests raved about the beautiful ceremony on the terrace, the fun and interactive cocktail hour in Our Planet, and the amazing reception in Dino Digs. The staff of the venue was exceptional and always quick to reply and answer questions. They are pros at weddings and made things so easy for us by recommending vendors and booking rental items for us directly.
Madeline B
5.0
12/23/2022
Everything came together like a dream, the workers they provided were amazing with excellent attitudes(they came out and danced with us and had a great time). This place is the best possible place for any occasion.
Caitlyn E
5.0
12/10/2022
By far the best decision we made to go with this venue! The staff is absolutely amazing and really assist with all of the vendors to make sure everyone knows where to go or what to do. The day of coordinator Molly was my right hand lady and really helped make my vision come to life! The weather was perfect with the garden lights on the terrace looking over downtown Orlando. The reception space is my all time favorite! During the time of year we chose is when Dino in lights is going on so all of the dinosaur exhibits were lit with whatever color you wanted to go along with your color scheme! The dinosaurs and lights made the room that much more special and memorable!! 10/10 recommend! Their preferred vendor list is top notch and I used all of the preferred vendors which made the day so seem less since they all work together so often!
Javonn B
5.0
10/13/2022
Everything went well and I would recommend their services to anyone who asked! Molly was fantastic and kept us informed of anything that was not clear or that wasn't working. The only issue we had with the whole event was that the wind would not allow for our table decorations! Please reach out to them and attend an Unveiled event, that is where we found our wedding cake that everyone loved!
Emmy T
5.0
10/12/2022
We booked the Orlando Science Center (OSC) as our wedding venue for our event on 8/6/2022. Helen, Laura, and Alex were a pleasure to work with from beginning to end! We planned our wedding from out of town, but the OSC team was very flexible, responsive, and easy to work with. They were also willing to let us periodically visit the museum to help visualize decor and table placement. Their detailed planning questionnaire was very helpful in addition to the AllSeated diagram, which enabled us to further visualize the room setup prior to the day of the event. We received numerous compliments from our guests related to the uniqueness of the venue! We loved that we had three unique areas at the venue reserved for our event (ceremony in Our Planet, cocktail our in the Rotunda and beautiful Terrace overlooking Orlando, and reception in Dino Digs). A few of our friends said it was the most kid friendly wedding ever since there were plenty of things around to keep the kiddos entertained! We loved OSC as our wedding venue and if we had to do it all over again, we would definitely choose them every time!
Lauren M
5.0
10/04/2022
The Orlando Science Center (OSC) made all of our dreams come true on our wedding day! Since booking them over a year before our wedding, they were always quick to respond to emails and kept lines of communication always open for us. We unfortunately had to deal with Hurricane Ian during our wedding week but our coordinators at OSC helped calm my fears and assured us that our wedding would happen...and it sure did! Special shoutout to Molly and Laura, who worked with my husband and I throughout the entire planning process, but especially Molly. Because of the hurricane, we did not get the chance to do a rehearsal but she made sure we all knew what to do, where to go, and when. She completely knocked it out of the park!! Even with décor drop off happening a mere 3 hours before wedding start time, she got everything set up and beautiful for us. We couldn't have asked for a better team with Molly leading the way! OSC is such a unique venue and our guests are still gushing about how much fun it was to be there. We would get married here year after year! We had our ceremony on The Terrace which was absolutely stunning; cocktail hour was in Our Planet, where we and our guests got to mingle and have fun with the science exhibits; and of course, our reception, Dino Digs...coolest reception ever! How many weddings have you gone to where you get to dance around dinosaur fossils all night? My guess would be none, except for my guests now ;) We did our grand exit on the Love Bridge with bubbles, sneak peak of pictures from our photographer show that it looked absolutely magical.
For the couple looking to wow your guests, this venue is it. No doubt about it. Every detail is taken care of and rest assured, you will be in good hands with the event team here. Thank you again to Molly (especially!!!), Laura, and Helen for making our wedding the wedding of the century for our family and friends. See you guys for vow renewal?!
Michelle L
5.0
10/03/2022
The Orlando Science Center is the perfect venue for a couple looking for something different and fun, but still has classic, romantic elements. We had our ceremony on the terrace, took photos in Loch Haven park, and then partied it up in the Dino room. As part of the venue, you work with a day-of coordinator and ours was fabulous! Alex kept us on track and organized, ensured every detail was how we wanted, and really made sure we had the best day ever--which we really, really did. We were commenting that we can't wait to bring our future kids back someday and relive our special wedding day :)
Jenny C
5.0
6/28/2022
When looking for venues, I never thought doing my wedding at the science center would be it. I thought it was going to be pricey like it is everywhere. The science center ended up being our cheapest option and it’s a great venue if you’re having a kid-friendly wedding! We did not have to provide additional things for the kids because it was all there. We absolutely loved having our wedding there and if I could do it again, I would!!
Morgan D
4.0
5/31/2022
I really enjoyed my experience with the Orlando Science Center. From our first meeting I know it was a great choice for our venue. You get to use the entire 4th floor which is a huge area! You can't even imagine the transformation from kid friendly museum to wedding venue. The staff was excellent and super friendly.
You do have to pay to rent your floor and there is a added delivery fee not mentioned in the pamphlet (this is an obvious charge but one I did not think about).
All in all great experience and the staff was incredible.
Madison S
5.0
5/09/2022
The Orlando Science Center was the best option for our wedding. We had the Terrace for the cocktail hour and the Dino Digs ballroom for the reception. They ended up moving the cocktail hour inside due to windy weather, which was a great call. Everyone loved the dinosaurs and the sign we put in the T-rex's mouth. The staff was supportive and the venue was fun and interactive for our 90 guests. Many said it was the BEST wedding and venue they’ve ever been to!
Stephanie A
5.0
4/26/2022
The Orlando Science Center staff were an absolute dream. We had a wedding with 114 guests on April 22nd. We did the ceremony + cocktail hour on the balcony and the reception in Dino Digs. They worked with us to recommend a list of vendors and we ended up using some of them on the day. Leading up to the wedding if we had a question we could always reach out and received timely responses.
What they did even more exceptionally well was being supportive, kind, and helpful on the day of the wedding. They provided guidance during ceremony, nail glue when the unexpected occurred, and were patient as our guests exited at 12:00 AM.
Phyllis S
1.0
4/24/2022
This was to be a special day for my daughter and her new husband. This was a day that after over a year of planning by experienced event planners, a generous budget and some of the best vendors in the Orlando area ended in tears, frustration and unfortunately not the memories of the wedding of their dreams that my daughter and her fiance had planned.
5 months prior to their wedding the couple were informed that terrace wedding start times were being moved from 6 to 5pm and ending at 10pm due to sound issues and the surrounding area, mind you the wedding invitations had already been printed, the happy couple agreed to the change because their vision had been an urban roof top vibe and the Museum agreed to reimburse them for the cost of reprinting the invitations.
From the time the contract was signed until the day of the wedding the happy couple were in contact with the event staff at the museum.
On the day of the wedding upon our arrival we were a little concerned due to the number of patrons who were still in the wedding ceremony space.
As we moved into the cocktail hour I became alarmed again as we had contracted for the live animals visit during the cocktail hour as a special touch for our guest. After 20 minutes of searching for the animals I decided to hunt down our day of coordinator, Helen, who informed me that the animal handler had called in sick.
She then stated that she did not want to upset my daughter by telling her this prior to the ceremony. My daughter is an event planner at one of the most exclusive country clubs in Orlando and I retired as the Recreation Superintendent for the most highly recognized Parks and Recreation Departments, our motto has always been "NO Surprises"!!!
My attention next went to the flurry of activity on the terrace which is where the reception was scheduled. As the time ticked on, I became aware again of the delay with the DJ, this delay caused a 20 minute delay of the reception and the bridal party entrance.
The Reception area was BEAUTIFUL!! Dinner, first dance and wedding toasts went off without a hitch.
Guest were invited onto the dance floor and 5 minutes in the power to the DJ went out causing a 10 minute delay. Power was restored, 5 minutes in and the power goes out again. This continued over the next hour resulting in figure pointing between the DJ and the museum staff, my daughter losing it, and terse words between myself, the DJ and the museum staff. What was suppose to be their special night, filled with wonderful memories, will for a long time be remembered as the night the music stopped, and stopped and stopped.
At about 9pm the museum staff offered to move the reception into the Dino room until 11pm adding an additional hour to the reception for time lost. They also refunded all funds associated with the venue rental as did the DJ for services provided.
Long story short, it wasn't about the money, it was about the MEMORIES, which can NEVER BE REFUNDED or RECREATED! No one has yet taken responsibility for the events that occurred with my daughter's wedding, I guess their idea is to just throw money at the situation and hope that it just goes away.
Anyone who decides to have your wedding on the terrace at the Science Museum of Orlando please ensure that adequate power is provided to the DJ in the new location and that enough time has been allocated from the time of the museum closing to the start of your wedding because the current schedule is not realistic
Jennifer S
1.0
4/24/2022
From all reviews I was so happy that we choose to go with the science center to have our wedding. I should have known from the red plays that were presented to us in the 4 months before the wedding that there would be some problems. In December I got an email from Helen about having to change the time of the wedding due to noise complaints by near by residents… now we already had the invites printed and ready to be sent out but we had to delay this because clearly we had to do a reprint on the invites - after going back and forth with Helen they did pay for the reprints… with the moving up of the time for our wedding this clearly meant that the set up was goi g to be shorter for all vendors… HUGE red flag but I was assured that it would be all right. With the noise complaint from the neighbors of the science center they changed where the DJ was to be at… now this is where it gets fun and fingers get pointed… the breaker to where the DJ has his equipment running from keeps tripping. Music keeps getting shut off… I had one clear vision in mind and needless to say the wedding was not executed by the science center team or DJ. Helen even blamed the DJ saying she’s never seen the DJ and all other stuff inky to find out that in fact that DJ did a wedding there in October. I dug deep to find evidence. There still continues to be finger pointing and no one is taking responsibility for their part in the mess up of the wedding. Since the music kept tripping they did move us inside to the Dino room. 2 days after wedding Helen emails me saying she wants to talk about the wedding but I was too upset so I had my husband talk to her, the science center gave us some money back for the mishaps.
In all don’t have a wedding there if you want to use the terrace. The time frame is AWFUL! I do parties and events for a living and I should have saw this but I was assured that everything would work out but it didn’t. Also make sure there is adequate staffing. People were running around to try and set things and again if it wasn’t for them moving up the time earlier this could have been avoided. It seems they care more about their neighbors then the couples that are getting married there. I now wake up weekly from sleep thinking about how my wedding was ruined and I will never be able to get the memories that I missed out on back as I had to keep talking to see how things could get fixed. Helen should be embarrassed for how this all went down and again her pointing fingers and not taking any responsibility is what’s sad. If you want the outside venue type please look for another venue as this won’t be it!
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We did have to make a change to the start time of the wedding reception taking place on our Terrace but didn’t take time away, just added to the beginning, we also gave vendors more time to set up, to make up for the time change. We also offered to pay for any reprints of invitations due to the updated time. Day of, everything was set up and ready to go on time, except for the DJ.
The week before this wedding, the contracted DJ had to cancel and sent a replacement DJ. The replacement DJ began setting up a half an hour after they were supposed to which started a delay through out the entire evening causing a 45-minute delay to the start of the reception. Because the DJ was rushing through his set up, he didn’t separate his power needs or test his equipment. When he began tripping his power, we offered him access to several more dedicated circuits, but he kept plugging his one cord in, instead of separating his equipment. On the Terrace, we provide up to 80 amps of power spread between 10 dedicated circuits and the average DJ would use 1-2 of these circuits. Had he separated everything that was plugged into his power strip, everything would have run properly. While the DJ’s equipment kept tripping in and out, we brought out a speaker and ran music off of it. We also extended the event time an additional hour inside to make up for lost dancing time on the Terrace.
We did speak with the owner of the DJ company the following day and shared the DJ’s electrical setup with him, and he acknowledged that the setup was unacceptable.
Because of the events that took place this evening, we have implemented an exclusive entertainment provider list for our couples to choose from. In our booking/planning process, we stress the importance of having good vendors on your side and how entertainment providers can determine the outcome of the evening.
We are beyond heartbroken by what took place and apologize for any issues that you, your husband, or your friends and family experienced. We have taken action to make sure that this doesn’t happen again.
Ashley S
5.0
3/26/2022
The Orlando Science Center was quite literally the best place ever to get married. Not only is it beautiful, but the staff is kind, accommodating, and knowledgeable. All of my guests had a fantastic time at the wedding and my husband and I wouldn’t change a thing. Laura and her staff are incredibly kind people that just make your wedding go smoothly and according to plan. I would recommend this venue to anyone and everyone. What a dream!
Victoria Z
5.0
3/23/2022
Having our wedding at the Orlando Science Center was the best decision we could have ever made! Not only did we fall in love with the space, but the way the space was utilized. We had a gorgeous ceremony on the terrace, then a fun and interactive cocktail hour in the Weather Room, followed by a huge room with HUGE dinosaurs to dance the night away. Helen and Laura were always a phone call away with any questions that I had. They made the whole process so stress free - so thank you so much ladies and the staff of OSC who helped make it the best night of our lives. I will be recommending the Orlando Science Center to anyone who asks because it was just that amazing!
Jennifer D
5.0
2/23/2022
We hosted our 2/12/22 wedding at the Orlando Science Center, and could not have been more thrilled with how it turned out! The team (especially Laura!!) were great to work with, patiently answering all of my many, many questions, and ensuring our big day went off without a hitch!
The Terrace, Our Planet, and DinoDigs spaces served as the perfect backdrop to our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and provided us (and our guests!) with a truly unique and out of this world experience.
I would recommend this venue to absolutely anyone!!
Natalie R
1.0
2/10/2022
I was incredibly disappointed in my experience with our coordinator that was provided with the venue, a selling point they adamantly articulated prior to signing. The location was beautiful but I experienced so many issues throughout the event. My husband and I didn’t get to see our room before it was unveiled to guests even though this was a part of the sales pitch and gave us one last look to ensure things were set up correctly. There was no one telling guests where to go so they were going into the reception room prior to the ceremony. The table numbers were placed wrong but by the time I realized, since I didn’t get to see the room first, guests were already sitting. While pumping in the back office my husband came in to check on me said that our coordinator was in the back on the phone. so I had to constantly go find someone and ask for things for my guests. As a result, I don’t feel I truly got to enjoy the experience of my wedding because I was busy coordinating when we were told we would have someone there to do these things. The most I saw our coordinator was at the end when we were packing up to leave. I do not recommend.
Be advised my review was heavily edited due to Orlando Science Center refuting it. I am allowed to state that people interested in using their venues should be very aware of what is in the contract versus what is said in a sales pitch. There are several features you feel that are going to be taken care of but are not included in the contract. The only thing that matters is what the contract says not what people say they will do!
Adiana U
5.0
12/16/2021
OMG when I first saw the Orlando Science Center I knew that's where I wanted to get married!!! Everything was seriously so amazing!! Laura and Helen was extremely helpful throughout the entire process, and never let me feel that I was a bother. They were so flexible so with many things, I just couldn't believe how AMAZING our wedding turned out. It was truly a dream!!!
From start the finish the process was truly easy. We changed our minds a few times, and they were always so accommodating every single time! Our guest had such an amazing time and many said it was the best wedding they've ever been to! We know that a few family members are trying to top it, but they won't be able to, because they don't have this venue. This venue is truly EVERYTHING!!!! It's not only unique, but it's STUNNING!!! The lights, the views, the photogenic, and the ambiance of it all just truly can't be beat!!
I recommend the Science Center 10x's over!!! And I can't wait until we have kids and can bring them there!! That will truly be a special moment!!!
Tayler S
5.0
12/05/2021
Orlando Science center was the perfect venue for our cocktail hour and reception! It turned out absolutely beautiful. Laura and Shannon were so helpful throughout the planning process and day of with answering questions and making recommendations! They always responded in a timely manner! All the guests loved this venue!! Thank you for making it the perfect wedding!
Sydney M
5.0
11/26/2021
Helen, Laura, Hannah and the entire event team at the Orlando Science Center created a night that I wish I could relive over and over again. They made the process of securing a venue so easy, and I do not joke when I say that MANY people at the wedding remarked how it was the greatest wedding they have ever been to.
I cannot possibly thank them enough for their attention to detail, their exceptional communication, and I'm sure the hours that went on behind the scenes to ensure I had the best night of my life.
Thank you, with all of my heart, for the perfect wedding.
Rachel M
5.0
11/25/2021
I can't recommend the Orlando Science Center enough. Helen, Laura, and Micala were all so wonderful to work with. All three of them were so responsive and so helpful even when I asked a million questions. They are truly a well-oiled machine. Their list of vendor recommendations were so helpful. Micala was amazing when we did our rehearsal and on the day of. Everything ran so smoothly! I can't thank the Science Center enough! All of our guests were raving about the dinosaurs and how unique of a venue it is. Look no further for a great wedding venue!
Erika B
5.0
11/11/2021
I cannot express how grateful I am for Helen, Shannon, and everyone who helped us out at the Orlando Science Center. I had originally booked a different venue but the pandemic threw a wrench in our 2020 plans, and we needed to find a new (responsible!) venue for our postponed celebration in 2021. Helen made it so easy and stress-free to book our space. Our wedding, on Halloween 2021, was absolutely perfect. Our guests were in love with the incredible details OSC allows for—like our gator guest at cocktail hour, custom T-Rex sign, and dress photo in the smaller dino’s mouth. Everyone had a great time playing with the AR dinosaurs and making the smaller dinosaur move and roar sporadically throughout the night—such a fun detail that was perfect for our Halloween theme! The photos are sheer perfection; everything truly looked remarkable. I can’t tell you how many of our guests told us afterwards that this was the coolest wedding they had ever been to, and OSC is definitely to thank for that praise! Could not have asked for a more perfect night at a more perfect venue.
Phung T
5.0
11/08/2021
We are very happy that we found this place.
Our wedding is on a Monday night and as our guest said the most lit wedding party they've been. Aside from having the bestest event place the people working there made it worthwhile. Micala, Laura and Helen made it all possible. You guys rock!
Lacey D
5.0
10/29/2021
Our wedding day was an absolute dream! The Orlando Science Center was such a unique place to get married. All of our guests loved it! We were originally supposed to have our ceremony on the terrace, but moved to "Our Planet" due to bad weather. It all turned out perfect! There are so many great places for photos at the OSC, and the surrounding area is a beautiful too. Hannah, Laura, and Helen were AMAZING! Thank you for everything you did to make our day special!
Alek W
5.0
10/11/2021
We went to a friends wedding at OSC and knew what an awesome venue it was. They have plenty of event stuff for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in one place and on the same floor.
The team was awesome and executed my event to perfection. They knew everything that needed to be handled and everything that would need to be asked.
I highly recommend this space for anyone looking for something unique and interesting. Our friends and family loved the space and our wedding was beautiful.
Sherley R
5.0
10/11/2021
We would like to thank the Orlando Science Center team for a wonderful night! Everything from the coordination to the final setup was so easy because everyone guided us so well. We could not be happier, our guests had so much fun and us as well. Thank you Helen, Laura and Micala!
Molly N
5.0
10/11/2021
We had such a great time at our recent wedding at the Orlando Science Center (OSC), and we’re so glad we picked it as our wedding venue! We had our reception outside on the terrace, cocktail hour in Our Planet, and our reception in Dino Digs. The entire events team at the OSC is incredibly good at what they do. Starting with our initial experience with the venue tour and continuing through all of the planning, we knew that our wedding was in good hands.
We had the experience of working with four different members of the OSC team, and they were all professional and easygoing. During the contract and planning stage it was great to work with Helen and Laura, and our coordinators on the wedding day, Micala and Jimi, were so helpful and made sure that everything went smoothly. The OSC is such a fun venue, so much more than the other wedding venues that we considered, with the interactive exhibits that our guests were able to enjoy throughout the evening. We’re so glad that we booked here, and highly recommend it for any and all events!
Lurvin F
5.0
9/27/2021
This is an excellent venue. From the beginning, my husband and I knew that we wanted to give our guests, many of which were children, a variety of ways to enjoy themselves at the wedding besides just dancing. The science center gave access to the entire fourth floor, which had the balcony, Our Planet, and Dino Digs. All rooms were stunning with the decorations and lighting. The bridal party was given a space to get ready and relax, which was awesome. Helen, Laura and Hannah also were so responsive and did such a great job coordinating from start to finish. The vendors they recommend also are top-notch. Everything came together beautifully.
Randa C
5.0
8/31/2021
The OSC team are the most amazing people to work with. Our night would not have been nearly as amazing as it was if it was not for them working closely with our family to make sure everything was perfect. Please use this place!!
Summer J
5.0
8/11/2021
I cannot even express how amazing this team and venue were! First guest couldn't stop telling us that it was the most fun wedding venue ever and I totally agree! We got way more bang for our buck than could have been expected! Not only was the venue excellent but also they had incredible recommendations for vendors and really helped us have the best wedding ever! I cried tears of joy when I walked into Dino digs because of how beautiful they made the place! I could redo my wedding 100 times and I would chose this venue every single time without a doubt!
Emily V
5.0
2/15/2021
I don't even know where to begin with this review. Everything about this place was PERFECT. Laura was absolutely amazing in helping us plan our perfect day. We were supposed to have our reception on the outdoor terrace, but unfortunately it had to be moved inside due to weather. With that being said, I couldn't have pictured a more perfect back-up plan. We dined and danced with the dinosaurs and our guests thought it was the coolest venue spot! It beats the "traditional" ballroom atmosphere with drapes all over the walls and ugly carpet-which is exactly what we were trying to avoid. I also felt that their price points were extremely reasonable in comparison to other places we looked at (and they give a teacher discount, which I am!). I HIGHLY recommend them for your wedding or next event!
Traci W
5.0
10/26/2020
THIS VENUE IS UNIQUE!!! The ease of having your ceremony, cocktail hour, & reception all on 1 floor in 3 different rooms was key for us choosing them. All of our guests were wowed by their Dino Digs room which was where our reception was held. Our wedding had a Harry Potter theme and the day of coordinators at the Science Center placed our decorations way better than I could've thought to! Communication with them was on point considering COVID had us reschedule the 1st wedding. Given the chance I would rebook this venue for a private event in a heartbeat!
Alejandra S
5.0
10/16/2020
The service team and day of coordinators are truly amazing!!! Be open to their suggestions and don’t hesitate to ask questions, because they are truly amazing at making your day happen beautifully!!!
Hannah R
5.0
2/23/2020
This was the perfect venue for us! We used 3 different rooms (our planet, sun trust terrace, and Dino digs). We got so many compliments on how fun and unique our venue was! The staff there was fantastic!! They stayed in constant communication and always quick responses to all of my questions. On the day of, Nikki was so helpful and always on top of everything! So happy we choose this place, it couldn’t have been any better!
Ashley & Spenser P
5.0
1/22/2020
DO YOU WANT A WEDDING VENUE THAT IS UNIQUE, FUN, AND DIFFERENT THAN ANY OTHERS?! Then choose OSC, you absolutely will not be let down. So may of our guests came up to us to tell us how brilliant, unique, and fun it was to have our wedding at the Science Center. We had our cocktail hour in the Dino and Planet room, and our guests had access to all of the exhibits, so there was no "awkward lull" between the ceremony and reception. Everyone had a blast taking pics with the dinos, digging for fossils, and even being in the tornado simulation station! The staff was so accommodating and made everything so seamless. They went out of their way to make sure myself and my husband had nothing to stress about. Its also a HUGE plus that they allow you to bring in different vendors so you can really make your wedding true to you. Helen and her staff are amazing, 10/10 will recommend to anyone and everyone!
Amanda N
5.0
10/24/2019
This venue is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! We had our Ceremony off-site and held our cocktail hour in the My Planet room, and the reception in Dino-Digs. The venue itself doesn't need much help with decorating it, but the staff was so kind and helpful. Every question that came up, they were in contact with me to answer. I absolutely loved this venue and so did my guest! Thank you OSC for everything!
Bonny B
5.0
10/21/2019
From~ Owner, P.S. I Love You Productions ---
Lily & Laura really wanted to make sure that the Venue was available to our Client that was scheduled for an Outdoor Ceremony at another location. Given the hand we were dealt, we had to accommodate the last minute Tropical Storm Ester. But ALAS, we were still able to band together and pull off a GORGEOUS Ceremony on the Suntrust Terrace.
Thank you to ALL involved (including Kellie & Hailey) for your assistance with wiping down chairs and keeping everything on track! You were GEMS :)
Esther P
5.0
8/12/2019
OSC was absolutely fantastic! All night our guests kept telling us how much they loved the venue and how cool everything looked. Tons of people were getting up all night to take photos with the dinosaurs.
Cost of the entire Level 4 for our ceremony and reception was very cost efficient and also one of the better options around for those who don't want to do a church and don't like hotel ballrooms.
The OSC Staff were all incredibly professional and friendly. Helen was quick to respond to emails and was very patient with us with all our questions about the booking and planning process. Laura and Hannah were our day-of coordinators and they were on top of everything, keeping us in the loop of what's happening and were quick to help deal with minor glitches like wrangling family members for photos, tracking down the guestbook, unlocking the terrace doors for photos etc.
They all did such a wonderful job communicating with our vendors as well and the entire night went smoothly from start to finish. We cannot recommend them enough as a wedding venue!!!
Logan L
5.0
4/26/2019
The Orlando Science Center was a unique and memorable venue! We loved sharing it with our friends and family, and we support their mission of science education.
Emily B
5.0
4/19/2019
My husband and I got married at The Orlando Science Center in March. The staff was incredible at meeting our needs before, during, and after our big day. They helped implement the best day of our lives. Our guests were extremely happy to attend our wedding in such a unique and fun environment. It was a night no one will soon forget!
Britney H
5.0
4/14/2019
The perfect venue! The staff is great, flexible, and responsive, their food vendors they use are awesome. My big day was awesome and my guest were amazed at the venue.
Nicole B
5.0
4/04/2019
This venue was amazing! The staff was perfect. They made sure everything went perfectly! Our guests cant stop telling us that this was one of the most fun weddings they had ever been too! Truly an amazing experience!
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