About this vendor
Are you envisioning a fairy tale wedding set against a picturesque backdrop? Look no further than the Tavares Pavilion on the Lake. Serenely floating over beautiful Lake Dora, this tropical-inspired waterfront oasis is furnished with natural fibers, lovingly restored antiques, and original artwork. Tavares Pavilion consists of an 8,000-square-foot two-story event center. On both floors, indoor ballrooms offer floor-to-ceiling windows for a covered ceremony or reception for up to 190 guests.
The Ballrooms offer elegant espresso Chiavari chairs, aircraft aluminum tables, and handcrafted artistry. Our carved, two-tier, winding wood staircase with a back glass wall overlooking the lake is a beautiful space to say your “I Do’s”. In addition, the venue has a 150-foot brick-paved pier that can be used for a stunning outdoor ceremony or a reception under the stars. Your wedding day should be nothing short of magical, and Tavares Pavilion on the Lake promises just that.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Ballroom
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Park
Venue Service Offerings
- Destination Weddings
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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Words cannot describe how perfectly splendid our wedding was at Tavares Pavilion on the Lake!! Jason and I were so impressed with everyone on staff. Amy is truly so wonderful to wo...
rk with. She helped so much from setting up our initial tour to all the details for our wedding day. She was so responsive and unbelievable!! Everyone was so welcoming and friendly, Daniel, Lee, and Carrie, we appreciated everyone who was involved in our special day. The venue is absolutely beautiful!! It’s was the perfect place to get married, right on the lake. The views are breathtaking. Even though it downpour right before our ceremony, we still had amazing views! Our guests could not believe how beautiful and unique the venue was for our wedding. We highly recommend Tavares Pavilion on the Lake, especially their staff!!
We recently had our wedding at the Tavares Pavilion on the Lake and were so happy with how everything turned out! The venue itself is stunning, overlooking Lake Dora with floor to ...
ceiling windows and a grand staircase, serving as the perfect backdrop for our big day. The staff was so supportive throughout the process from our first venue tour until the week and day of the wedding. They helped with everything from simple questions to laying out our floorplans and coordinating with our caterer and other vendors. We could not have asked for a better experience.
I loved my experience with this venue. Amy was very helpful and always available when I had a question. I would definitely recommend hosting your wedding at this location.
We had our daughter's wedding here. The venue is stunning and a great location on the lake. Everyone is a delight to work with. Amy was prompt to respond to all my emails, Daniel w...
as fabulous during our tour and the day of the event. He always had a smile, and with every request/change, he accommodated us and made it happen. Lee was wonderful in helping with our technical challenges with the seating chart. We had a minor medical emergency, ambulance on site etc. The staff redirected guests and made everyone feel at ease. The Pavilion is hands down the best place to have a wedding.
I cried during the first tour because I knew that was where I was going to marry the love of my life, immediately. The Pavillion family that truly made our vision form before our e...
yes. From Dan’s patient, insightful and informative tour to Amy’s unparalleled prompt and thoughtful email responses, to Lee’s attention to detail and the efficiency with which he communicates to James’ behind the scenes magic making that pulled everything together. Our wedding and reception were perfection beyond our wildest dreams! If I forgot anyone, I sincerely apologize, we’re still on island time and coming down to Earth.
That being said, I truly believe that any couple would be blown away first by the beauty of the space but immediately after by the tiny and mighty team of men and women who work tirelessly to bring wedding fantasies to life.
Surrounded on three sides by water, within the walls of this stunning yet unassuming venue, is the promise to deliver your every heart’s desire.
From the bottom of ours we thank everyone at Tavares Pavillion on the Lake for being our fairy godparents who did not hesitate to bust a move when the DJ found their groove! There are not enough characters to express how much it was our pleasure to have our wedding and reception hosted by Tavares Pavillion.
We recently held our wedding at Tavares Pavilion on the Lake, and we absolutely loved everything about it. The venue itself was stunning—offering breathtaking lake views, elegant d...
écor, and a serene atmosphere that made our special day feel truly magical.
The staff went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. They were attentive, friendly, and always available to assist with any questions or needs that arose during our event. Their professionalism made the planning process stress-free and allowed us to fully enjoy our celebration.
Our guests had nothing but praise for the venue. Many commented on how beautiful the setting was and how much they enjoyed the overall experience. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate our wedding and would highly recommend Tavares Pavilion on the Lake to anyone looking for a memorable and picturesque venue.
We had our Dream Wedding at Tavares Pavilion on the Lake! Everything was just perfect! From the beginning inquiries all through the planning stages - the staff was so helpful! Trul...
y outstanding venue!
It was an absolute pleasure celebrating our wedding at the Tavares Pavilion on the Lake! From the very first tour, we completely fell in love with the venue. You truly can’t apprec...
iate its beauty until you see it in person—it's absolutely breathtaking.
Choosing the Tavares Pavilion was one of the best decisions we made. Our wedding photos and videos are absolutely stunning thanks to this gorgeous venue. We’ll forever remember the staff as friendly, capable, and committed to executing our day flawlessly.
We would 100% recommend this venue to anyone looking for a magical and well-run wedding experience!
Ryan and I absolutely LOVED having our wedding at the Tavares Pavilion on the Lake. 10/10 recommend. The staff is amazing, very well organized, and very attentive and responds quic...
kly. The venue is gorgeous and our guests had an amazing time. A BIG thanks to Dan and the rest of the team, y'all helped to make our wedding so memorable and fun.
Our wedding at Tavares Pavilion felt almost perfect. The building has beautiful waterfront views and elegant architecture, which aligned well with our vision. The staff was incredi...
ble - super helpful, professional, and attentive up to the very last minute, ensuring everything ran smoothly (even the day of). Communication was seamless throughout the entire planning process as well. Our guests were in awe of the the pavilion's charm, and the indoor-outdoor flow made it a smooth experience for them. If you're looking for a venue that combines elegance, great service, and a breathtaking backdrop, this is the one! Highly recommend!
The Perfect Wedding Venue!
We couldn’t have chosen a better venue for our wedding .From start to finish, the experience was absolutely amazing. Whether it was the elegant indoor s...
pace or the stunning outdoor scenery, every corner of the venue was picture-perfect.
The team at pavilion on the lake went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. They were professional, accommodating, and truly cared about making our day as magical as possible. From the planning stages to the final moments of our reception, their attention to detail and commitment to excellence were evident.
Our guests are still raving about how beautiful the venue was and how seamless the entire event felt. If you're looking for a wedding venue that combines charm, elegance, and outstanding service, we highly recommend them!
I absolutely LOVED the Tavares Pavilion on the Lake! The views during my ceremony and reception were breathtaking. My guests were speechless when they stepped onto the brick bridge...
over the water as they entered. The staff were beyond helpful and ensured all of our needs were met. The bridal suite for me and my girls was so cute and picture-perfect. I could not recommend this venue enough if you are looking for a scenic lake wedding!
This venue was an absolutely gorgeous background to our wedding. We loved being able to stay in the same location for getting ready, the ceremony, cocktail hour, and the reception....
The Tavares Pavilion on the lake is a breathtaking venue. Add in the Christmas decorations, the lake views, the gas lanterns on the brick pier, the multiple sweeping staircases, th...
e beautiful bridal suite, and all the extra special touches, make this an outstanding venue. The staff were incredible to work with and took such good care of us. They were always available, had great follow up, and made our day so extra special. Our guests were blown away by how beautiful the venue is. I heard many of them say it was the best wedding they had ever been too!! We just want to say thank you to the entire team at the Tavares Pavilion and for making our day perfect! We would not hesitate to recommend this venue.
Honestly, you will not find a better venue in Florida. The venue itself is gorgeous. However, we got married here on 12/14/2024 and the decorations that they provide will BLOW YOU ...
AWAY. I am a hard-core Christmas lover and if you are looking for that vibe for a wedding this is the place to do it. It was the perfect Christmas wedding I have always dreamed of! But even if you are just looking for a winter wedding look this place will provide that as well. My husband and I barely bought any decorations, and it looked as though we had spent thousands of dollars.
Beyond that, Amy and her team are phenomenal. We ended up having to move out of state after we had secured the venue, so our process was not the easiest. Thankfully, they were so helpful during the whole process and the week before the wedding everything moved smoothly. I would recommend this venue to everyone. Thank you again!
-Jess & Joe Arab
This venue was absolutely AMAZING! The view is gorgeous the pictures are gorgeous, Everyone was so nice! The only reason I could not give them 5 stars was because of a miscommunica...
tion from them. They told me when we were booking that changing over the downstairs and the pool table were going to be an additional charge, which
I was ok with. But what they did not tell me when I was signing the contract, that even though I stated I wanted both of them, it was going to be a separate charge the WEEK before our wedding. A last minute cost of almost $800(that I had not budgeted for, and there was no empathy or even acknowledgement of the misunderstanding, And lastly, not having early access to the venue its considered a full date, but you only get an 8 hour time frame, and have to pay for additional hours if you want to actually get ready there. And pay for 2 hours if you wanted to do a legit walkthrough rehearsal the day before.
5 stars does not do this venue justice, if I could give it 10 stars I would. The venue is absolutely gorgeous there's nothing else like it. My guests were blown away by this venue....
The staff was courteous and extremely helpful, they genuinely care about giving you a great wedding experience. Such a classy, beautiful place perfect for big and small weddings and very reasonably priced. I could not imagine having my wedding anywhere else.
Words can not express the love we have for this venue or the staff. They went above and beyond to make our day special! Just two days after hurricane Milton! They did everything in...
their power to make sure our wedding went off without a hitch!
This venue is absolutely breathtaking! You will not be disappointed!
Our wedding was absolutely perfect! The venue is so beautiful not much decor needed only a few personal touches. The team there helped us execute everything!
First off, this a beautiful venue that overlooks Lake Dora and the interior is stunning as well. Second, the staff were easy to work with, and Amy and Dan were phenomenal in being ...
quick to respond, super helpful, friendly, and professional. Third, choosing this venue helped my wedding planning/wedding day experience to be stress free and very enjoyable.
A gorgeous venue run by people who care and make you feel like the most important people in the world. No detail was missed.
A gorgeous venue with an incredible staff. Amy, Lee, Dan, and the rest of the staff were so courteous and kind, and their professionalism went above and beyond. The venue is beauti...
ful rain or shine, is technologically savvy, and barely needs decoration. They helped ensure our wedding went off without a hitch!
I had the most enchanting wedding at Tavares Pavilion on the Lake! The venue's classy and beautiful ambiance was the perfect backdrop for our intimate celebration with 90 guests. A...
my, who helped plan every detail, was exceptional, and Lee ensured the day ran seamlessly. I highly recommend Tavares Pavilion – a 100% perfect choice for a memorable wedding experience!
The Tavares Pavilion on the Lake team was extremely professional, helpful, and attentive to detail. They communicated clearly, quickly, and efficiently. Everyone was very friendly....
We cannot recommend them enough! The venue was gorgeous and everything we dreamed for our wedding.
This Venue is absolutely stunning! I had my daughter's Quinceañera and it was amazing. The venue sits in the middle of Lake Dora and my event unfolded to the beautiful sunset of ...
this area. Management and all the staff were caring, organized to the last detail, and always willing to help. I used Pisces Rising as my caterer and couldn't be more pleased. I recommend for anyone to physically check out this venue because you will fall in love with the place and area.
The communication, professionalism, and detail leading up to the even made our company Christmas party such a success! HIGHLY recommend this venue. Not to mention it is GORGEOUS! I...
n the daytime, you get the beautiful views of the lake and at night, the pier and building is lit up in the most beautiful way. Unforgettable!
A stunning venue for a Christmas wedding. My husband and I were married here on 12/15/23 and could not be more impressed by the venue and staff. Everyone (particularly Amy and Lee)...
we encountered was super helpful and accommodating throughout the process of wedding planning. The Christmas decor is elegant, and we loved the vintage vibe of the wedding. We are so glad we ended up choosing this venue for our wedding.
My husband & I were married at the Pavilion on 10/27/23 & everything was perfect! The venue is absolutely gorgeous & has many beautiful options for photos or just taking in the won...
derful view. From the moment I inquired about the Pavilion, the staff has been nothing short of amazing - super professional, helpful & truly cared about making our day special & as stress free as possible.
The staff was super friendly and very helpful with everything. They were on top of all of our requests. Highly recommend them for your wedding. They even help with finding a DJ and...
catering.
My husband & I got married here on October 22, 2023 & it was PERFECT. We viewed this location becuase of it's central point to both of our families, but picked it because of the st...
aff and the atmosphere. This venue is absolutely stunning and I would recommend it to anyone!
This venue was the perfect place to host our elegant, timeless wedding reception, and several guests raved about how beautiful/stunning it was! This place is truly special, providi...
ng views and features that no other venue in Central Florida can provide.
My husband & I had an amazing time on our wedding at the Pavillion On The Lake, the venue was beautiful. Amy worked with us throughout the whole process, & she was very patient. I ...
would definitely recommend this place.
We had our annual team awards night at the Tavares Pavilion on the Lake and couldn't ask for a better staff, so caring, helpful and very accommodating to our needs. We highly recom...
mend this venue.
This venue is so adorable. Among all the venues we searched for our wedding reception, this was the most amazing one. The process from start to end was so seamless and easy.
Amy, ...
helped us a lot during the full process, and went above and beyond our expectations to ensure she meets all of our last minute requests and questions. She replies to all emails right away even when she's out of office.
The staff at the venue were very cheerful and helpful during the wedding day.
Definitely recommend the place!!
I am so glad to have had my wedding at Tavares Pavillion on the lake. The venue it self is absolutely gorgeous. Everyone complimented on how such a beautiful place it is. The staff...
is absolutely fantastic! They are quick with responding and are so kind and professional. The day of my wedding went on without a hitch and it is in part to the staff for helping make it just perfect. I wouldn’t have chosen any other place to marry my best friend and have the best day of my life 🤍
I fell in love with this venue the first time I saw it. Everyone who attended our wedding thought it was absolutely gorgeous. Many remarked that it looked like we were on a gorgeou...
s cruise ship. The staff was wonderful to work with throughout everything.
The only reason it has four instead of five stars, is that it would have been nice to be able to get into the venue a little earlier without paying even more and the bridal suite and upstairs were warm all night, but I like things on the colder side and I was also in a ball gown.
We had a great experience at this beautiful venue. All staff members were knowledgeable and dedicated to making our dream wedding happen. Would definitely recommend this venue to o...
thers in the future!
Great venue, it was decorated very nicely for Christmas. We had the wedding of our dreams that we planned and executed in less than 90 days. We caught a great sunset just after ...
we got married and then had a great dinner afterwards. Great place to do a seaplane ride and fly off into the sunset right after you’re married, then come back for dinner with family and friends!
I got married in October at the Tavares Pavilion on the Lake, and I have only the best things to say about my entire experience! I fell in love with the Pavilion just from seeing p...
hotos, and even more so upon touring the facility in person. The venue is so beautiful that you'll save money by not needing much additional decor. The entire staff was incredibly helpful every step of the way; I primarily worked with Amy leading up to my event who was proactive, knowledgeable, prompt, and very friendly. Michael was also very helpful both beforehand and during my wedding. The city of Tavares actually hosted a rock concert right outside the Pavilion on the day of my wedding (which was completely out of the control of the Pavilion) but the staff very effectively did everything in their power to minimize noise and wedding crashers, and to reserve parking for my guests. My guests were very impressed with the beauty of the venue and the professionalism of the staff. I highly recommend booking your event with Tavares Pavilion, you won't regret it!
We had a great time at the Tavares Pavilion. We were able to have the exact event we wanted. The staff at the Pavilion were so helpful and made it easy to get all the details toge...
ther.
This venue was everything my husband and I could have hoped for! From the first tour and planning leading up to the event, the Tavares Staff (especially Amy and Michael) were so at...
tentive and helpful!
On our big day, it was pouring, but they made sure to come out with umbrellas to ensure my hair and make up was safe.
Their service went above and beyond and I could not be more in awe with our experience!
The Pavillion and all it’s staff are amazing. They were all so helpful and professional. The groups they suggested to use for the food, flowers, music, officiant and ceremony music...
we’re all awesome and made our daughters wedding better then we could ever have imagined. We highly recommend John Michael Catering and Weddings the food was amazing the staff was very professional and a lot of fun. Christine MacPhail the harpist truly made the ceremony outstanding. The officiant Katherine Imundi was just amazing. DJ Larry made the night go on with great music and kept our guests involved and entertained
Amy & Lee were amazing hosts for our wedding! They helped throughout the planning process and day of set up & decor. They were irreplaceable on our wedding day & the venue was perf...
ect. thank you so much!
This venue is not only gorgeous, but their team goes above and beyond for you during your special event. Even the pier is private during your event, in that way your guests can f...
eel more than comfortable. This administration runs an amazing place. Every single staff member is there to help you take your event to the next level! Puff N'Stuff catering, one of their preferred caterer, worked alongside with the venue staff and everything was absolutely perfect. I am forever grateful to their talented, compassionate and wonderful team!! Thank you for making my client (and me, of course) feel so special. You guys are the real deal! God bless you all!!
I must say that Tavares Pavilion on the Lake was absolutely gorgeous . We couldn't ask for a better venue to host our wedding. Amy went over and beyond to make sure we was accommo...
dated. The staff was very pleasant with great communication. Thank you again Tavares Pavilion on the Lake for such great memories! The Neal's
The Tavares Pavilion is gorgeous! We absolutely loved our experience working with the staff as well as their catering options! The staff was super accommodating and made sure all o...
ur needs were taken care of. I would highly recommend this venue for any event you're doing!
The team at the Pavilion we amazing to work with from start to finish. We knew we wanted this venue the minute we walked in the door. The dark hardwood, grand staircases, wall of w...
indows overlooking the lake, and space for both a ceremony and reception sold us immediately. Amy was wonderful to work with and kept us on track and made for a smooth and flawless wedding!! We can't say enough great things about this venue and team!
I can't say enough about this venue. It is beautiful, Carrie and Amy are Amazing! I had a corporate party to plan in 30 days and Carrie and Amy where so helpful. They took my visio...
n of what I wanted and took the patience to make it better than I even envisioned. Carrie and Michael where there the evening of the event to make sure everything went smoothly. I cant thank them enough. The only negative I found was the venue didn't offer electronic payment other than that this venue is a Gem!! Thanks
The Tavares Pavilion on the Lake is a gorgeous venue! We chose the Pavilion to host a huge surprise party, and the staff was incredible to work with! They were so attentive to us n...
ot only at our event, but also leading up to it! I highly recommend them!!
Taveres Pavillion on the Lake was great! It is a very pretty venue and the staff was easy to work with.
Contact
200 S. Disston Avenue, Tavares, FL
Tavares Pavilion on the Lake