[Janebish]

the Rose plantation is lovely. They have a beautiful outdoor Lakeside setting and several small rooms inside to accommodate you. Good luck!

[Pcarson]

Mission Inn Resort located in Howey-In-The-Hills. It is only 30 minutes from The Villages. My daughter was just married there and they have several venues to pick from.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Grand Oaks Resort, Weirsdale, Fl 352-750-5500. Weddings – The Grand Oaks Resort
Also, rather than trying to justify another venue like a Steakhouse, don't you think that decision should be your daughters?

Shouldn't that depend on who is paying for the wedding?

[TomPerry]

I know someone who had a wedding and a reunion both at the Waterfront Inn on Lake Sumter at Lake Sumter Landing.

[Dana1963]

Originally Posted by Woodbear

Might anyone have some insight on a great place to hold a small wedding near The Villages/Orlando? Our daughter is looking to have around 20 guests. She has visited 2 venues, and some of the initial quotes have been near $600 per person for what she says in an all inclusive wedding.

I was thinking at that cost we could go to the best steak house around, have a great meal and a bunch of drinks for much less. We are new to The Villages, so any information is appreciated.

You can book a Caribbean Cruise 4-7 days starting at $180 per person obviously better rooms would be more.

[jimkerr]

Mission Inn is nice.

[JanetMM]

Google WEDDINGS AT CIRCUS MUSEUM. Will show info about having wedding at Ringling Circus Museum.

[chriskarst]

The new Equestrian Center in Ocala has a beautiful small church on the grounds set away from the horse area. It's a lovely setting. No idea of cost but worth the trip to see it.

[gbs317]

Originally Posted by Janebish

The Rose plantation is lovely. Beautiful outdoor Lakeside setting and the food is great. They have several small rooms to accommodate you.

I agree. The Rose Plantation was excellent. A buddy of mine got married there and there was no complaints. Beautiful outside wedding and reception held inside the restaurant.

[eddieboy]

The Little Wedding Chapel in Eustis is lovely. Talk to Theresa Bruza. 901 East Magnolia Ave. Eustis, Fl 32726

[danolphie]

Rose Plantation!

[arlenewinters]

Call me. I have some ideas for you. Much less expensive, but beautiful.
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[lorilorilori]

Orlando - WDW - Grand Floridian + +
Dubsdred County Club
Alfond Inn Winter Park
Christners Steak House, Lee Road Orlando

Ocala
World Equestrian Center
Katya Vineyards

Howey in the Hills
Mission Inn

[BornAgainNewYorker]

Originally Posted by Woodbear

Might anyone have some insight on a great place to hold a small wedding near The Villages/Orlando? Our daughter is looking to have around 20 guests. She has visited 2 venues, and some of the initial quotes have been near $600 per person for what she says in an all inclusive wedding.

I was thinking at that cost we could go to the best steak house around, have a great meal and a bunch of drinks for much less. We are new to The Villages, so any information is appreciated.

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[Woodbear]

Thank you for all the great responses. We have a lot of information to follow up on.