300+ guest capacity
This venue can host 300+ guests
About this vendor
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes is a luxurious hotel wedding venue in Orlando, FL. The hotel's experienced service staff go above and beyond to ensure that each event is seamless. This passionate team will deliver excellent service until the last guest checks out. They aspire to host events filled with romantic elegance. From pre-wedding parties to day-after brunches, their focus is top-notch service and luxury experiences.
This deluxe hotel features a breathtaking exterior. The property’s lakefront setting adds a sense of peace and tranquility. Sparkling waters, tall green trees, and golf-course greens offer a charming natural backdrop. At night, the hotel’s bright, open grounds transform under the moonlight. Twinkling lights create a romantic setting in the courtyard. This outdoor location is great for cocktail hours and stealing quiet moments. The newlyweds can take a walk in the fresh night air and sit beneath the stars. Tall palm trees give the space tropical Orlando character. The hotel boasts a gorgeous, modern interior for elaborate celebrations. To-be-weds can plan a one-of-a-kind reception in the venue’s elegant ballrooms. Wrought-iron chandeliers and wall sconces set the Plaza Ballroom apart from the rest. Delicately patterned carpeting provides couples with their “something blue.” There is room for up to 250 guests to dine and dance to their hearts’ content. The Tuscany Ballroom offers to-be-weds a contemporary alternative. The venue features a unique design with circular wooden structures in the ceiling. Warm lighting creates a cozy environment for even larger gatherings. Couples with a love for nature may choose to hold their reception at Whisper Creek Farm. This rustic site features 11,000 square feet of event space. It feels miles away from the bustle of the city. The hotel also contains plenty of stunning ceremony spaces. There is a unique modern gazebo with a flat roof and classic white columns. This can be decorated with candles and drapery for a fairytale effect. Overlooking the lake and surrounded by flowers, it is a mesmerizing place to tie the knot.
The passionate team at the hotel will happily take care of your wedding-day details. An experienced coordinator will walk you through the venue. You can get a feel for each magical space and choose your favorite. The team will set aside a block of cozy guest rooms for your loved ones to sleep in. You can book spa treatments and golfing activities to keep them entertained throughout their stay. The staff at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes can suggest top-of-the-line vendors for invitations, entertainment, and more. An on-site florist will arrange beautiful decor, and the catering team can prepare a delicious banquet. The team offers day-of-coordination services to help encourage a smooth flow of events.
Amenities + details
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity
- 300+
Settings
- Ballroom
- Barn
- Farm & Ranch
- Garden
- Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Service Staff
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Our experience at the Ritz was amazing/5 star. We started our journey with Lisa in sales who was absolutely amazing and took so much time to show us every inch of the property. Once we selected the venue for our wedding day we worked with Angelica who was basically an angel. We worked with many other venues and I can tell you Angelica was the most amazing RM/coordinator/planner of all the venues we worked with. No ask was too big or too small. She was extremely quick getting back to us on questions and always willing to go above and beyond to answer our questions. She made our big day so incredibly special, I truly can’t thank her enough. The service was impeccable and the food for the wedding and rehearsal dinner was absolutely amazing. Many of our fiends said it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding and I couldn’t agree more. Everything is also on property. We did a luncheon at Knife and Spoon and a groomsman lunch at the clubhouse. Rehearsal dinner at Highball and Harvest and welcome party on the terrace. It was a perfect day and it wouldn’t have been possible without Angelica and her team!
Our wedding was amazing. We were treated fabulously from the moment we walked in to view the venue solely as an option. Unfortunately, it did rain on our wedding day and we were not able to use the gazebo and for that, I will always be saddened. But we WERE able to coordinate with our reception space to use them as the ceremony space in order to not have to use a ballroom (I am 100% opposed to ballrooms and wanted an outdoor wedding). We received a huge discount on an executive suite and LOVED it. I could go on and on.
Also, our guests did not have to pay for valet parking, nor did our vendors. I assume this is simply a change in policy since the review in 2012.
Everything was beautiful. We had a package and upgraded foe a Saturday wedding. Service was impeccable.
I had my wedding ceremony at the gazebo and reception in the Valencia Terrace. Everything was outdoors, so there was a lot of extra detail I was concerned about..such as lighting, weather, etc. I worked with the events manager Megan, who was AMAZING. For all of my questions, she would respond immediately. She was so efficient and hard-working. I credit her for the reason why every detail was absolutely perfect. My new father-in-law even expressed to me how extremely impressed he was with her. The Ritz is certainly not a cheap venue, but I had little time to spend working with various vendors and so was looking for a venue that could really do-it-all. The Ritz will assure that your wedding (or event) runs smoothly and continued to surprise me with how smooth, efficient, and classy they are. They treat you well here (of course you're also paying $$$$), but it is SO worth it this place fits your budget.
Absolutely gorgeous venue! They were amazing to work with and did absolutely everything they could to make our wedding day special :) The staff at the Ritz has by far the best service!
Our wedding ceremony and reception was held at The Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes in two of their ballrooms. It was a DREAM wedding! From the moment we stepped foot in the Ritz and spoke with one of the Sales Associates (Grace), we were treated like royalty. As we toured the venue, EVERY member of the staff we encountered, no matter what position, greeted us and made us feel welcome. Our immediate impression was the incredible, personalized service. Of course, we would expect this from The Ritz - that is what the brand is all about. However, the way it was executed was still quite impressive :)
We were happy with the venue itself, the facilities, the food (amazing!!!), the cake (oh my goodness, the
cake/pastry artist was INCREDIBLE) and our incredible wedding coorindator (Sarah). She was always so cool under pressure and was a pleasure to work with throughout the process. Anytime I had questions, she was always professional, helpful and quick to respond.
Of course, as you may expect, there were some things that we felt were a bit over-priced. An approximate example - $5 for an economy size bag of pretzels in our Hospitality suite. A little much, I think.
Another MAJOR issue we had was the parking - the Ritz was the only 5-star venue that did not cover parking for our guests. Self-parking and valet parking were discounted but guests still had to pay $11 and $17/day respectively. The Waldorf and other competing sites offered complimentary parking. I'm unaware of any major issues day-of, but we personally had several problems in our various visits with the parking folks, who we were told are contracted out and are not technically within the Ritz.
Nonetheless, overall, we were very happy with the venue - the wedding was truly a DREAM! Thanks to the Ritz and everyone on our wedding team there who helped make the event unforgettable - not just for us, but I think for many of our guests, as well!
The staff is wonderful and help you with everything! I didnt have one worry on my wedding day! My Amazing Coordinator was there for every step of the way with planning and kept in touch with me!
The Ritz Carlton staff did an outstanding job on our wedding day!!!!!
location was very organized, people that worked at the ritz were very kind and helpful
The staff and food were great
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4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
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