Tavares Pavilion on the Lake

to communicate with no matter when we emailed or called. They absolutely made our wedding day as amazing as we could have hoped for. For the most part my husband and I worked with Amy, who answered all of our questions without hesitation and helped accommodate with anything they could. We also had an amazing time working with Michael the day of the wedding who helped everything run smoothly. He even met me (the bride) outside with an umbrella to keep the sun off of me! Service, service, service! If we could do it again, we would come to the pavilion every time! Thank you for everything you have done for us!

ay enough great things. Five complete stars!

ions. We highly recommend this venue.

I were married on September 21st, and every single part of our day was perfect thanks to the beautiful Pavilion and the amazing people who work there! Amy was our main point of contact, from our very first email inquiry to last minute emails on the morning of the wedding when I needed to request an extra chair at one our dinner tables. Throughout the entire planning process, Amy was simply incredible!!! She was very quick to respond to our emails, was super friendly and sweet, had great suggestions on how to plan out the flow of our day, and never made me feel silly for asking lots of questions. Carrie also helped me several times and was lovely. We also LOVED Michael! I didn't meet him until our rehearsal, and I wish I would've met him sooner! He was calm and reassuring and pleasant - definitely great for stressed out brides. He even greeted me on wedding day at the end of the pier with an umbrella for shade since it was so hot and escorted me to the door. The Pavilion itself is so gorgeous - we love the ambiance and the antiques and the existing decor. We had a "Florida" vibe to our wedding and we used a lot of citrus and greenery and we didn't need to add a lot of extra floral or props due to the elegance of the venue itself. Our Guests were mostly from New England and the Midwest and were extremely impressed - they could not get ENOUGH of the Pavilion and are still raving to us about how beautiful it was! Friends of ours who got married at other venues in Central Florida mentioned that they wish they would have known about the Pavilion so they could have gotten married there instead! Planning our wedding here was stress free, straightforward, and easy. I wish we could rate more than 5 stars. Simply amazing.

the game, but we wished he was at the forefront. His whole demeanor was kind and light hearted. I was greeted outside of my car with an umbrella the day of so I didn’t get hot. I felt like royalty! The whole staff assisted my family and accomodated all of our needs. You can’t go wrong getting married here. It’s like a fairytale :)

etting married in the area. The venue is city-owned and therefore has some strict rules (no sparklers on the pier, caterer must be chosen from the Pavillion-approved list, etc.), however this did not impact my planning negatively, it simply changed a few of our choices for the big day. I truly believe there is not a better venue in the area for this price-range! Simply the best.

s and allow usage of their entire facility for the entirety of the event. We were so impressed with the courteousness and attentiveness of the staff on our wedding day, they really made it special and helped so much with getting everything in place exactly as we needed. They put so much consideration into the planning and execution of our wedding, helping along the way by asking us questions we may not have even thought of! They truly care that your event goes off without a hitch, and did an incredible job working with all our vendors too. This place is also one of the most beautiful venues I've seen and needs so little in terms of decoration. Simply the existing decor with the addition of our flower arrangements was all we needed, the venue has so much natural beauty that it doesn't take much to make everything insanely gorgeous. If you're looking for an incredible venue with even better staff, the Tavares Pavilion on the Lake will not disappoint!

truly felt like a princess! So friendly and a pleasure to work with. Not to mention the facility is beautiful!!

he nicest easiest person to work and plan with. Michael and Austin were part of our dream team wedding day. Thank you for makings and our special day unforgettable, perfect and beautiful! We fell in love with the Pavilion the first time we saw it. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and went above and beyond to ensure our wedding went smoothly. We would definitely recommend it to any engaged couple looking for a venue to host their wedding.

ings. They were accommodating and wonderful people. Costs were reasonable and was so happy I found this little gem. Many of my guests were wondering why I chose Tavares, FL as my wedding location, but once seeing my venue, they completely understood! The bridal room is small but gorgeous. The building is big enough for everything I needed. I was able to not see my husband until I was walking down the aisle but never felt trapped in my room! I would say, parking had me stressed a bit, since there was no parking lot right outside, however, the hotels are literally right down the road (just a short walk away) and not one my guests complained! Everything went great and I appreciate Amy and all of the staff doing everything to make sure I had a great event. I had about 100 guests and I felt like reception and dance floor upstairs was the perfect size. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone.

process. There were some struggles early on in the planning process with finding parking for the event, but the Emerald Fox was able to help in that department. I wish the hours could be extended, our wedding had to be over by 10:15 in order to be out of the venue by 11pm. If I could change anything it would be that. I would've loved to the able to dance a party a while longer.

ter the wedding my guests were telling me that the staff really took care of them. Excellent service !

venue was! I would highly recommend Tavares Pavilion on the Lake for whatever event you are planning!! :)

athtaking. There is simply nothing like the Tavares Pavilion. From the decoration, the architecture, the stunning staircase, the waterfront views and the staff....it really is perfect. I had my wedding on a Saturday, and the ability to select from a preferred caterer makes this venue much more affordable than some of the cookie-cutter hotel ballrooms we looked at. Amy is such a pleasure to work with and was my main point of contact the entire 15 months of planning. Michael was also a blessing, always checking in on me the day of and carrying my dress to the beautiful bridal suite. Visiting the venue was never an issue as they have set times during the evenings (Monday night Mingle) and daytimes to accommodate all schedules. Guests were in awe when they saw this place and by seeing the pictures they posted on social media, it's obvious they saw the same beauty in it as we did.

everything! Response time was amazing, she always emailed me back right away and was so accommodating. I wanted a true "old Florida" themed wedding and it was completely brought to life here! Your guests will be AMAZED by this venue!

the venue to do anything prior to the day of your event!! They do not accommodate for people who have a full time job. It was extremely difficult to get an idea of anything during the planning process as I work 8-5pm in Winter Park and the venue is owned by the city with no evening hours. They should really consider having late hours once a month for those that have a professional career. However I will say on the day of, everything was perfect!!!!! Michael was awesome, so welcoming and willing to go over and beyond to really make our wedding day the best day ever!!! He was wonderful!! Austin was great as well!!! Overall it all worked out and our guests loved the venue, it feels like a cruise ship. All the finishes inside and outside are beautiful. Really gorgeous venue that does not require much decor!!

id January 2018 - our theme was fairytale and this venue sure fit perfectly! We had a lot of out of state guests and locals that didn't even know this venue existed! We received so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was. The staff was beyond helpful and accommodating; communication was prompt and professional. Our only issue was the catering - you must select from the few on the venue's list. We would have preferred to find one on our own and within our budget, however we were able to find one from the list (Pisces Rising) that was able to work with us - the others did not even attempt. Had none of the caterers been able to work with us, we would have needed to find a different venue. Overall, I would highly recommend this venue!

& emails even the ones I thought were silly so promptly. I also want to thank Michael for every little detail mattered to him as much as it did to me and never was there a sentence where he didn't call the bride The Princess. The staff is as amazing and beautiful as the venue. I wouldn't have picked any other place or people to work with. Brides/Grooms look NO FURTHER this is YOUR venue!

of space for a dance floor. So many guests commented on how gorgeous the venue was. Amy and Carrie were very helpful throughout the planning process. I highly recommend this venue!

so this was a destination wedding for me. We decided to have both the ceremony and reception at the Pavilion because of ease and the both floors on the venue were so beautiful. Being that it was destination wedding, scheduling was a bit difficult for me, but Amy made sure to work with my schedule. When we needed to have a meeting she would video chat with me, and she was extremely efficient when responding to emails. I always felt like my questions were being answered and that we were both on the same page. When the day arrived, the Pavilion staff worked with my wedding coordinator and everything went smoothly. If you are looking for a classy place with lots of character and a great staff to have your wedding, this is the place.

one of our guests had ever been to this Venue which made it a surprise for all! This was such a wonderful find, guests were continually complementing on how beautiful everything was. We had a Christmas Wedding and utilized all the beautiful decorations the Pavilion uses during the holiday season. The venue has a great tropical yet elegant atmosphere throughout. Thus, no matter the season of your event the Pavilion is beautifully decorated and designed making it the perfect backdrop with little added décor needed. We could not say thank you enough to the staff. The staff we worked with; Amy, Randall and Michael were over and above wonderful! They were very helpful from day one from the planning stages of our wedding answering any and all questions. The staff was also very helpful the day of our wedding making sure that everything was taken care of. We would absolutely recommend this venue for anyone that is looking for a great atmosphere for any type of celebration.

his location and the staff was amazing!

ou don't have to spend $20,000 to get a beautiful venue.

h the reception room be set up before everyone gets in there and messes with everything. If you have the ability to to book Tavares Pavilion, whether for half of your wedding or the entire thing, you will not be disappointed!

is beyond gorgeous and the entire building is just so beautiful we didn't even feel like we had to bring in our own decorations. They have stock chavari chairs, enough for the ceremony AND reception so you can avoid the upcharge you would find at other places. The tables at the venue are lovely also, we actually decided to not bother with linens as they were perfect on their own. All of our guests talked about how gorgeous the venue was and couldn't believe they hadn't heard of it before. The people who run the Pavilion were kind, helpful, and encouraging through the entire experience. I never had to wait long to hear back from them. I would recommend this venue to EVERYONE!

ws all around showing the lake. The staff is friendly and answered all our questions. They will answer emails in two or three days max. The day of the wedding was flawless, they handled all of our requests. The boat exit topped everything off.

lank canvas for your wedding day and love helping make it the most beautiful day of your life..

So with that said there were no cons to this beautiful venue.

n we'd carefully planned over 18 months. This was the first venue we looked at, and within moments of walking in and admiring the finishes, the decor, and the simple elegance of the space, it was also the last - and today, I'm happy to recommend it to anyone looking for a wedding venue that's close to the tourist corridor but isolated enough to make it feel like a destination event. We were never made to feel as though our needs were anything less than priority, and every detail was met with action - as an example, when we noted the litter at the base of the pier during a pre-walk (from the park nearby), the team went above and beyond to make sure it was removed, which not only impressed me, but improved the environment on Lake Dora! If you'd like a venue that's more than four walls and a floor, staffed with people who care about making your evening what you always wanted it to be, you've found it at the Pavilion on the Lake.

on, the photos turned out beautiful, and the staff was very helpful! We even designed our invitations around the Pavilion! Where else can you get married in the middle of a lake?

he staff was very helpful and made our day run smoothly. The Tavares location was the perfect venue for a getaway experience while still close to home (Orlando/Melbourne/MCO). Our guests absolutely loved the stunning and relaxing atmosphere along the water, from the cute boardwalk to the glass wall looking out over the water. Plus the staircase makes for one heck of an entrance!

ith them and spoke highly of the staff. My husband and I were very concerned with noise coming for the nearby seaplane event, however even with the event happening right outside, we didn't hear ANYTHING. The venue was wonderful about letting our guests come and sire inside during the cocktail hour when it got hot. They were also wonderful with assisting our elderly guests upstairs and helped my family clean up after the event. Overall, for the amount of money we paid, we were very happy. Would definitely recommend this venue to any bride that wants to get married on a beautiful staircase and with a picturesque water backdrop.

uring the event, the staff members Michael and Randall were exceptional in handling our requests. Thank you to everyone at Tavares for an exceptional night! We'll be back soon!

at the pavilion are the most responsive, accommodating and just amazing people ever. From planning to the actual day, they made all my dreams come true. I can't thank you enough and every single one of our guests kept saying how in awe they were of our venue. From the beautiful lakeside views, to the friendly staff & breathtaking staircases.. I couldn't have picked a better venue. Thank you so much Amy, Michael, Carrie and team. I couldn't be more happier in my selection for a venue.

m our million questions before we booked it, to seating and reception floor plans, and even helping with the details like a table for the sand ceremony and photo spot suggestions, they stayed involved and accessible right up to the wedding. They always acted more like helpful friends than like vendors trying to sell something. My husband even wants to have his company Christmas party there. We looked at so many other sites from resorts to country clubs and beyond, but nothing compared to this. It is beautiful and decorated on its own, but is also gorgeous as a background for your own decoration style. Tavares Pavilion on the lake was everything my daughter and son-in-law wanted, and we were all thrilled with the outcome!

mpt with responding to emails and her staff knows what they are doing. Michael walked us through every detail and worked with me back and forth on specifics that I wanted. The venue is so beautiful that we used minimal decorations for the ceremony and reception because you truly don't need much to have beautiful pictures. The guests were blown away by its beauty and so were we. Highly recommend this place for any wedding. Thank you to the staff for everything!

ing morning Mimosas. Add to that the incredible staff! Michael, Amy, and Carrie have the perfect combination of knowledge, wisdom and experience to coordinate these events, yet they were very patient with us, very informative, and giving of their time during the year of planning and on the day of the event. This particular area has special meaning to our family so to know that there is an absolutely stunning venue sitting right here made this doubly special. If you are planning a wedding in Central Florida and you want true Florida, this is the place.

f are super friendly and Michael made me feel like a princess on my special day. When first arriving on my wedding day I was walking up and had a bag in my hand and Michael spotted me. He quickly started running towards me and helping me with anything I needed. The evening went seamlessly and I can't thank them enough for making our day magical, wonderful and a day I will never forget!

and vendors raved about how beautiful the venue looked!! I would highly recommend this venue. Its unique, the staff are so attentive and you will make incredible memories there.

hing we decided to make our way out to Tavares because the last stop was the best of them all. The Pavilion had a little bit of everything we were looking for; from being on the water and scenic views to the beautiful hand crafted staircase and woodwork. The staff at the Pavilion were a pleasure to work alongside (Carrie, Amy, Michael, Randall). They were all very accommodating to our busy work schedules and were there to answer any concerns or questions we might have had. If you are in the search for a venue take the drive out to see Tavares Pavilion on the Lake, you will not be disappointed. Thank you Tavares Pavilion of the Lake and Staff for making our wedding day a dream come true!

on items were worth every penny. I cannot say enough for the incredible location and staff members.

dding complimented the beautiful venue. This is the perfect place for any couple looking for a unique yet gorgeous venue.

d the staff (Michael in particular) are very helpful in suggesting what works and helping you adapt your vision to the space. This lovely building has so much character designed in that very little decoration is needed. It oozes old Florida lake front charm. When we were several months away from our wedding it would sometimes take a few days to hear back from the staff via phone/email but as we got closer they were very attentive and responsive. We would absolutely recommend this venue!

dding. We've received endless compliments and would recommend to anyone! :)

airs with sweeping staircase for ceremony, upstairs for cocktail hour, bar, and dinner, and then switched downstairs to a dance floor. 100% in the air conditioning too! The venue was wonderful for photos - inside and out. Not a hinderance for us, but know that since the Pavilion is in the middle of the Lake, parking isn't super close. However, the Pavilion staff were AMAZING at getting a small caravan of cars together, finding them parking near by, and shuttling them back. I really liked that touch. This venue really is amazing, but I found the communication very frustrating. I had to go back and forth on the phone for a week or so to have them take our money for the deposit. There was always a lot of back and forth to get site visits arranged. Our final walk-through, the representative didn't even show up until after we had gone through the venue ourselves - 50 minutes after the start time. I mention this because it was our reality - and sometimes the frustration - of booking this venue. No one was unkind, rude, or unprofessional... just sometimes delayed (possibly too busy?) to respond in a timely manner. Business here is booming these days! That being said, everything was PERFECT the day of our event, and perhaps the strain in communication was just part of the process.I would highly recommend others to check it out as an option, just know that my experience with the organization could have been better.

the lake it sat on. If you want something unique and memorable for your wedding then I highly suggest this venue. It was very easy to work with the staff here. Michael was absolutely the greatest. He was constantly there to answer any questions we had and made great suggestions. Day of the wedding he was very attentive to any adjustments that needed to be made to the venue. Carrie was also very responsive in getting our contract and safety deposit returned quickly. Tavares has a great team running this venue!

photos! Our out-of-town guests were in awe and said it felt like being on a cruise. The Pavilion is truly breathtaking.

let me tour the place in order to grab decor ideas, or show family members the venue. In regards to the venue itself, in my opinion, there is no prettier venue in the central Florida area. The Tavares Pavilion on the Lake is a true hidden gem. The venue is absolutely breathtaking. If I had decided to bring in no outside decor, the wedding still would have been beautiful. There is no need for draping, up-lighting, etc. at this venue. It is absolutely perfect the way it is. Once again, Carrie and your team, thank you for making our day PERFECT!!!!

from the floor to ceiling windows were breathtaking. There are several amazing spots for pictures. The venue is very charming and has some really lovely furniture. We did not use the venue for our ceremony but 110 guests fit perfectly upstairs for dinner and there was ample room for a dance floor. The set up is great if you have the dance floor in front of the bar. It kept the atmosphere lively and upbeat. I would highly recommend this stunning venue!!!