Winter Park Events Center Reviews

The Winter Park Events Center crew were absolute gems to work with, they answered every little question I had and helped us with some great suggestions along the way. We had a fairly small wedding for the space (it can fit like 250 and we were approx 80), but the space was perfect. People were in awe of how beautiful a venue it is. The ease of seeing the calendar of dates available online made this such a quick and easy decision from the start, but the kindness that Joel and Alexandra and the staff had was the best. If you're looking for a unique space that is truly transformable to your vision, with support by a great staff... look no further!

My now-husband and I went to this venue and neighboring library during it's opening weekend, and mentioned to each other that this would be a stunning place to get married. Fast forward to getting engaged and starting the venue hunting process, this was the first place we considered. Once we had an initial tour, we knew we didn't want to look elsewhere. Leon, Joel, and Alexandra took great care of us during the planning process and were so accommodating to all of our questions. The venue is obviously stunning, but it really was the perfect backdrop to our celebration. I cannot recommend the people or the space enough.

From the moment I walked into the Winter Park Events Center, I knew it was the place I wanted our reception for our wedding to be held! The amount of space you get is truly amazing. Cocktail hour was on the roof and many of our guests loved it! The space did not feel crowded at all with 110 guests plus all of our vendors. The Winter Park Events Center Team has been so helpful since day one. I have gotten multiple comments on our wedding photos and how well those turned out!

Joel is truly a breath of fresh air and an absolute pleasure to work with from beginning to end! Joel met with my husband and I AND our vendors multiple times to talk everything through from layout, back up plans if weather was an issue, and overall success of our wedding at the Winter Park Event Center and I cannot properly put into words how great he was! He made my husband and I feel a mixture of extreme excitement while also feeling completely at ease each step of the way that everything would be perfect on our wedding day… AND HE WAS 100% CORRECT! He was attentive and extremely responsive to any questions or concerns from our side while also knocking the “day of” duties out of the park! If the WP Event Center's beauty, location, and layout wasn’t enough for us to have loved our wedding day; Joel was the cherry on top!!! We cannot thank him and the entire staff of the event center enough and 10/10 recommend if you’re thinking of hosting ANY event to give them a call!!!

Thank you WPFM for a great venue. It was truly magical and the space inside is just beautiful! pur guests loved the charm of the building and we had our open bar and photo book on the patio and it was perfect! It allowed guests to enjoy dancing inside and still enjoy the festivities outside too! It was truly perfect! we did add an extra hour to make sure our vendors had plenty of extra time to set up but WPFM always accommodated and worked with us. Sometimes it took them a day or two to respond but they were always very helpful. Thanks for making our wedding magical!!

The venue was the perfect space for our wedding! We had roughly 100 guests and loved that tables and chairs were included. Just be aware, the venue does book well in advance! They allow outside vendors, which offered great flexibility. Nearly all our other vendors had worked events at the venue before, so this made for a seamless night!

This is such a beautiful place to have a wedding at. After reading all of the reviews I was actually afraid I was not going to book it in time. I ended up having a last minute wedding with 4 Months to plan and fortunately they were available for the date that I wanted which was October 4th ! The venue literally decorates itself and the lighting inside is amazing. I had my ceremony in the patio area, and the only thing I would say that sucks about it is the train. Luckily the train passed a couple of minutes after we were done with the ceremony! Samantha was my point of contact and let me tell you she is such a great person to work with ! She answered all of my questions and even made me feel a little calmer about the setup of everything. You just need to send her a drawing of where you want the tables and the sizes and once you get there they are already set up. My wedding was small and intimate and this was the perfect place for it! I had candles on the tables so it gave it more of that romantic feel. I would definitely recommend people to have their wedding here. The price is unbelievable ! It was worth every penny.

This park is so serene and breathtaking. The gorgeous trees covered in moss and a spot overlooking the lake for our ceremony. We couldn’t have asked for a better location for our intimate wedding. Planning was so easy and the price was unbeatable.

This is the best bang-for-your-buck venue in the central Florida region. I booked this venue about 15 months out since I read that this venue books up quick. Anyone who has their heart set on this venue, let me tell you, it's worth the wait. I loved how the ceremony and reception were all in the same location; we didn't have to worry about guest transportation whatsoever. Janna was a major help in ensuring I had all my needs taken care of. The day-of employee was friendly and let me hide in the office before the ceremony. Overall, money well spent!

This venue was perfect for my daughter's cocktail hour and wedding reception! The cocktail hour started at 5:00 and was on the outdoor patio. The bar was set up on the patio and stayed there all evening. We had a string duo playing there for the cocktail hour which added to the atmosphere. The reception inside was beautiful. The ceiling lights were magical and the only other lights we had came from the fairy lights in the centerpieces. The venue was clean as were the bathrooms. With the tables set up and the decor in place the room was beautiful. Many guests commented on how beautiful the venue was and how unique the look was. We had close to 130 guests and the space was not crowded. We had 14 round tables and one sweetheart table, the DJ, buffet table and small tables near the door and there was still ample room for the dance floor. Guests were able to take advantage of the outdoor patio where the bar was and the inside area where the music was. Thank you all at the Farmer's Market for making their wedding reception so beautiful and memorable!

The Winter Park Farmers Market was the absolute perfect venue for our wedding! The old brick train station is such a unique location right in Downtown Winter Park. Such a beautiful setting in a beautiful town. Tables, chairs, and lighting are included which was a plus. There was plenty of room for our crowd and the patio was a great space for our bar and for people to mingle. I can’t say enough about the Farmers’ Market and about the friendliness and professionalism of the staff at the City of Winter Park.

We chose Winter Park Farmers Market for our wedding reception and couldn't have been happier. We fell in love with the space instantly and knew it would make the perfect backdrop to our vintage travel themed wedding. When it came down to reserving the space, we found out we weren't the only couple in love with it. There was a wait of a year and a half! We could have picked a date only a year out but it would have been August and we were not interested in sweating, knowing that the ceremony would be outside. We decided to wait and ended up having a December wedding even though we were originally thinking October. No worries though, it ended up being the perfect day and the perfect weather and the perfect venue. We loved how everything came together and how awesome the space was. We also loved how we didn't have any restrictions on vendors. The only real restriction was no burlap but fear not, there is a linen company that has an alternative. Look up Brass Pin in Apopka if you are interested in that look. If you are looking for a great venue with an awesome vintage, unique feel, this is definitely the place.

Winter Park Farmers Market was the perfect venue for our wedding. Management and staff members were very open and accommodating; this well-managed venue was set up on time and provided the perfect backdrop for the event!

The venue was amazing!! The hospitality was superior! Ms. Cindy was incredible, kind, understanding and overall outstanding!

This was the perfect reception venue! It was so easy to work with Janet through the City of Winter Park leading up the event and the day of I couldn't have asked for more. A gorgeous place that creates a fun atmosphere. I would HIGHLY recommend!

This place is beautiful! They have a gorgeous patio for a ceremony and a huge indoor space for dancing and seating. You do have to find your own vendors for everything, but it is worth every penny, and it was definitely inexpensive compared to other spaces we saw! The aesthetics of the space is gorgeous.

Best.decision.ever.

Had the reception here and the ceremony off-site. The space is an old train station and is BEAUTIFUL. It is run by the city of Winter Park so it is one of the most inexpensive reception sites in Central FL and is super flexible. You can choose any caterer, bring your own liquor and they have tables and chairs there (chairs are kinda ugly so we rented but were told they were buying new ones).

The only negative is that this place is booked well in advance. You probably need to book at least a year in advance for fall/winter weddings. Other than that the staff is helpful and the venue was an absolute knockout for us and our guests.

Every single person I worked with were great!! The venue was absolutely beautiful! You don't need much decor because the building speaks for itself...my guests loved the simplicity of everything.

Perfect venue! Affordable and right in the heart of winter park. Great customer service. They set up the tables for my vendors and were available to assist all night. You can pick any vendors you want. We loved this venue and are very happy that we chose it for our wedding reception!!

The civic center was absolutely amazing on our wedding day! The entire reception hall just ended up gorgeous! Because my mother is in a wheelchair, they made everything super easy for us and incredibly handi-cap friendly. They offered us one of the side rooms to get ready in and accommodated us with anything we needed. Our logo up on the arch walls turned out fabulous too! Orlando's Got Talent DJ made it for us and it was a huge success up on the wall - all the guests loved it. Highly recommend the Civic Center in Winter Park!

We loved our venue. The history of the building speaks for itself. Don't worry too much about decorating, it's an absolutely gorgeous setting with the brick and hanging lights. The staff was communicative and easy going. They will set the chairs and tables up for you.

However, if you are dead set on a rustic theme with burlap, you may want to reconsider. The venue is strict about no burlap.

Dream come true location perfect for a rustic theme!

We had our ceremony by the bridge, cocktail hour on the patio, and reception inside the ballroom. Aside from a few decor restrictions, the Winter Park Civic Center is an amazingly flexible. It is a blank canvas for you to do with it as you please. Cindy was a pleasure to work with and she answered all of my questions/concerns in a timely manner (trust me there were a lot). I would highly recommend stopping by to view the venue. The possibilities are endless!

Winter Park Farmer's Market was my first choice for our venue because of it's rustic and historic train station charm. We are having a 1920s speakeasy theme wedding and are on a tight budget. This venue was 300 deposit and then 140 an hour. Which is a steal not only was the price good but the management of the property are very helpful and you can bring your own catering and anything else you want. Did i mention they provide chairs and tables too! For a small wedding this place is amazing!

We used the Civic Center for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and receptions. We had our ceremony out on the lawn in front of the bridge due to the number of guest we had. We fit 170 guest out there very comfortably, and it was beautiful. Our cocktail hour was on the back patio. The reception was inside and it was perfect! We took advantage of the extra room to give us more space and was so happy we did. We loved the tall ceiling and wall of windows, it had such an open and warm feeling. The staff was very helpful during the entire planning process and answered any questions we had. Loved the view with the ponds and walking trails. Was a beautiful venue!!!!