Top 10 Tips and Ideas for Garden Weddings
For couples who are
considering a destination wedding, it’s best to choose a destination that
everyone can enjoy, which is why
The Waldorf Astoria Orlando
is an obvious and elegant choice for any size occasion. The Waldorf Astoria
Orlando has outdoor facilities ranging from intimate formal gardens decorated
with bold splashes of bright flowers, to a signature island that covers 25,000
square feet of space. The island is blanketed with lush landscaping and can be
beautifully furnished to accommodate wedding parties of most sizes.
Planning a garden wedding takes a lot of work—but Waldorf Astoria’s wedding planners and catering professionals can help you make the big decisions and take care of all of the little details, so you can stay focused on being with loved ones, making memories and planning your future together. And there is nothing more romantic than a garden wedding in the Sunshine State, where the flowers—and love—are always in bloom.

If you are considering having a garden wedding in Orlando, here are the top 10 tips that brides and grooms should keep in mind:
Top 10 Tips for Garden Weddings
- How many guests will be in attendance? A professional wedding planner can ensure everyone is seated comfortably with the best possible view of the bride and the groom.
- What’s on the menu? The Waldorf Astoria Orlando’s catering menu offers a variety of custom menus from fresh continental breakfasts to hearty plated dinners.
- Let your garden wedding take the cake! Choose from a selection of extravagant wedding cake designs that suit your personality.
- Garden weddings lend themselves to beautiful, themed décors that everyone can appreciate. Talk to your wedding planner about a theme that expresses who you are as a couple.
- An important part of any themed décor is fresh flowers. Take advantage of Orlando’s year-round greenery with colorful floral arrangements.
- Talk to your wedding planner about musical entertainment. The Waldorf Astoria Orlando can coordinate music for the grand entrance song at weddings as well as the reception.
- Remember your bridal party—consider a spa treatment at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando. It’s the best thank you gift they’ll ever get.
- Take advantage of the extraordinary accommodations at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando. This is no ordinary “block of rooms” at a hotel.
- The Waldorf Astoria has years of experience hosting wedding ceremonies of all denominations, so your garden wedding will reflect your important traditions.
- Start your honeymoon right away—Orlando is an ideal spot for honeymooning couples with plenty of places for brides and grooms to enjoy some “alone time” together.
It’s not too late to get fantastic summer wedding ideas at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, plus romantic evening ideas for new couples. For more information on how to plan a truly memorable garden wedding, visit the Waldorf Astoria Orlando website. Check your calendar, set your date and be sure to book your resort reservations online for the Best Rates Guaranteed.
Another option to plan a memorable garden wedding is the WDW Swan and Dolphin Resort. The resort offers outstanding wedding packages which can be tailored to your specific needs with a wide range of options including lodging, rehearsal dinner menus, reception services, wedding cakes and bridal bouquets, along with creative wedding venue possibilities accommodating up to 1,000 people.


