Lakeside Inn


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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,000

Packages

Guest capacity

Up to 135 seated guests


About this venue

Lakeside Inn, Florida’s oldest continuously open and operating hotel, offers a variety of indoor and outdoor wedding venues that feature picturesque views and historic settings. A beautiful white gazebo, a lovely white arbor, and lushly landscaped grounds serve as the backdrop for a romantic experience rich in history and tradition.


Our event spaces

Grandview Room

Dine like Kings and Queens in the Grandview room, with a "Grand View" of the beautiful sunset over Lake Dora.

This space is ideal for a small rehearsal dinner or welcome party.

Guest capacity

Up to 25 Seated

Up to 40 Standing

Square footage

560

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Couples luncheon

Room cost

$350 on weekdays including Sunday. $450 for Friday and Saturday

Alexander Ballroom

Cozy space featuring a 142-year-old working fireplace.

Attractively detailed, the Alexander Room is located directly off the main lobby and features its own fireplace and is an original part of the 1883 hotel It can be combined with the Dora room.

Guest capacity

Up to 56 Seated

Up to 75 Standing

Square footage

1,800

Ideal for

Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Couples luncheon

Room cost

$600 on weekdays including Sunday. $900 for Friday and Saturday

Beauclaire Ballroom

Stunning garden views featuring original bay windows.

The simple elegance of the Beauclaire Room is highlighted by the semi-circular, bay windowed wall that helps accentuate the views of Garden Terrace. The Beauclaire Room is located directly off the main lobby and features a direct connection with the Alexander Room through the Dora ballroom.

Guest capacity

Up to 75 Seated

Up to 125 Standing

Square footage

2,000

Ideal for

Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Farewell brunch

Room cost

$1200 on weekdays including Sunday. $1800 for Friday and Saturday

Garden Terrace

Intimate Gardens in the middle of Downtown

The Garden Terrace is immediately outside of The Beauclaire Room and features a lush garden setting with a lovely white arbor as a backdrop.

Guest capacity

Up to 75 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Square footage

1,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour

Room cost

$450 on weekdays including Sunday. $600 for Friday and Saturday

The Oaks Gazebo

Golden Hour photos with the beautiful lake backdrop

Just steps from Lake Dora, this venue features majestic moss draped oaks and a picturesque white gazebo. The westerly view assures beautiful year-round sunsets.

Guest capacity

Up to 135 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Square footage

1,200

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour

Room cost

$600 on weekdays including Sunday. $900 for Friday and Saturday

The Dock

Exchange Vows floating on Lake Dora

The dock is a beautiful space for smaller ceremonies or elopements. 20 ft out on Lake Dora this space provides a stunning backdrop for pictures.

Guest capacity

Up to 30 Seated

Up to 30 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Room cost

$450 on weekdays including Sunday. $600 for Friday and Saturday

The Great Lawn

Have a "GRAND" reception on the Grand Lawn

This large central lawn area offers views both of Lake Dora with the historic Lakeside Building and the large Verandah as a backdrop. The Great Lawn will accommodate up to 200 guests and may be fully or partially tented. The rental of the space needs to be approved by management, and is only allowed May-September.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Room cost

$2700 on weekdays including Sunday. $3000 for Friday and Saturday

Grandview Room

Dine like Kings and Queens in the Grandview room, with a "Grand View" of the beautiful sunset over Lake Dora.

This space is ideal for a small rehearsal dinner or welcome party.

Guest capacity

Up to 25 Seated

Up to 40 Standing

Square footage

560

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Couples luncheon

Room cost

$350 on weekdays including Sunday. $450 for Friday and Saturday


Lakeside Inn packages

Summer Special

Description

If you book an event between the months of June-September you will receive a COMPLIMENTARY ceremony space with the purchase of a reception venue.


Available services that can be provided by Lakeside Inn

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event staff
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Lakeside Inn menu options


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  • Great venue

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    Nicole C.Apr 2, 2024

    Highly recommend getting married here! The staff is wonderful! Ever since Kristen took over it was smooth sailing. The location is beautiful and if I could afford it I would do it all again.

  • BEST DAY EVER

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    Olivia K.Mar 18, 2024

    I had the most wonderful experience having my wedding weekend at the Lakeside Inn. My coordinator Kristen was amazing and all of the staff was so helpful and friendly. The food was AMAZING. All 150 of our guests had the best time. I am so grateful. Highly recommend!


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