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Elope in Style at The Secret Garden: A Charming Alternative to a Courthouse Wedding

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Elope in Style at The Secret Garden: A Charming Alternative to a Courthouse Wedding

Dreaming of a wedding that’s intimate, stress-free, and surrounded by natural beauty? Look no further than The Secret Garden in Longwood, Central Florida—a perfect alternative to a traditional courthouse ceremony. Nestled just 20 minutes from downtown Orlando, this enchanting outdoor venue offers a romantic, lakeside setting that transforms your elopement into a magical experience without the hassle of a big wedding.

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Unlike the sterile, structured environment of a courthouse, The Secret Garden provides a picturesque backdrop of lush greenery, towering live oak trees, and a serene 14-acre lake. Imagine exchanging vows under a canopy of Spanish moss, with the gentle sound of water in the background. The venue’s elopement packages, starting at just $300, make it easy and affordable to tie the knot. For as little as $600, you can have a professional officiant, Rev. Gary Davids, lead a personalized ceremony, and Abba Photography capture every moment with high-resolution digital images, complete with copyrights for unlimited prints.

Couples rave about the personal touch at The Secret Garden. One bride shared, “The scenery blew me away, and the ceremony was custom just for us. Our photos were amazing, and it was the perfect day!” Another couple loved the flexibility and making the day feel special. With packages ranging from 30-minute ceremonies to three-hour celebrations with time for cake and champagne and deli platters.

The Secret Garden’s charm lies in its simplicity and intimacy. You get the ease of a courthouse wedding—minimal planning, no large guest list—combined with the romance of a private garden. Plus, it’s conveniently located near Orlando’s theme parks, hotels, and restaurants, making it ideal for a destination elopement or a quick getaway.

For couples seeking a heartfelt, budget-friendly alternative to the courthouse, The Secret Garden offers a dreamy setting to say “I do.” Contact them at TheSecretGardenOrlando@Proton.me or 407-617-5622 to plan your perfect day.

You Have Arrived At The Secret Garden Event Venue

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You Have Arrived At The Secret Garden Event Venue. Here is what you should see when you are at the correct location. The letters “SG” are posted right next to our address on the concrete mailbox structure on our circular driveway. There are several parking spaces marked “GUEST” for your convenience. We look forward to meeting you soon.

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ELOPING IN FLORIDA 2025

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If you are considering ELOPING IN FLORIDA 2025 we welcome you to our page. We trust you will find the most affordable and value packed packages here at The Secret Garden. We hold events 7 days a week from 10:00 AM to ending just before sundown. We schedule venue showings by appointment only but times are very flexible for your convenience. You can call anytime or fill in the basic contact form and we will respond to your request within 24 hours or sooner . . . guaranteed 🙂

A new day at The Secret Garden.

Vow Renewal Ceremonies

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While weddings and elopements are on the rise so are Vow Renewal Ceremonies in Orlando, Florida.

We have heard so many guests at events here at The Secret Garden claim they only had a courthouse wedding years ago and they want to do something special now specifically Vow Renewal Ceremonies.

After seeing the beauty of this private lakefront wedding venue we are frequently asked about availability and we are happy to accommodate events of this nature even if it seems like short notice. Our two thirds acre property set on a 14 acre private lake is perfect for smaller intimate weddings, elopements and vow renewals. See our pricing page and see how affordable our all inclusive packages are. We invite you to bring food, drinks, cake and champagne on our three hour package at only $1500.00. Included in our package is the dressing rooms, minister, photographer, music, chairs, flowers, tables and linens in our 3 hour package.

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Vow Renewal Ceremonies in Orlando, FL

VACATION WEDDINGS AND ELOPEMENTS IN FLORIDA

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VACATION WEDDINGS AND ELOPEMENTS IN FLORIDA

Vacation weddings and elopements are very popular in central Florida. Due to the fact that there are so many theme parks and beaches in and near central Florida, it is the perfect place to tie the knot. Many of our clients choose to simplify their weddings and elopement planning by timing it around an exciting vacation. It’s easy to understand how easy it is to plan a simple wedding when it is just the bride and groom and possibly a couple of guests or family members. Doing it in this manner avoids the stress involved in planning a bigger event.  A small gathering of people can all enjoy a nice vacation get away and devote one day to going to the courthouse for the license and getting married while enjoying the rest of their vacation time.

In Florida non-residents can get the license and get married the same day without the three day wait period. 

Central Florida also has a vast number of great restaurants and hotels making it easy to plan your entire stay and returning back home as a newlywed married couple. When people do it in this fashion, they usually do a bigger celebration back home at a later date which makes the planning much easier and less stressful. 

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DELICIOUS THAI FOOD NEAR THE SECRET GARDEN WEDDING VENUE

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DELICIOUS THAI FOOD NEAR THE SECRET GARDEN WEDDING VENUE

If you are looking for DELICIOUS THAI FOOD NEAR THE SECRET GARDEN WEDDING VENUE, then you found the right blog post. I could tell you first hand in words what makes THAILICIOUS THAI CUISINE fabulous so instead I made this video. Many of our clients ask us for suggestions on where to go out to eat after they get married here with us. I have posted some other food ideas on this blog as a service to our readers. We have not been paid to put any of these videos up. We simply do it because they are great restaurants and we want to steer our clients to places they will enjoy. As always feel welcome to tell them Gary from The Secret Garden sent you. Bon Appetit with these Good Eats.

No Risk Wedding Booking Guarantee

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With our NO RISK WEDDING BOOKING GUARANTEE you don’t have to worry about inclement weather, travel interruptions, work schedules or any other obstacle life throws at us at The Secret Garden., we give you one full year from your original reserved event date to reschedule using your original payment. No new deposits required as long as the new date is within one year from the original date. We feel this is a no stress way to move forward on reserving your wedding or elopement.

NO RISK WEDDING BOOKING GUARANTEE

We realize the success and great memories of the event is dependent on ideal conditions. Some of those conditions being the weather, personalities and attitudes. Making important decisions comes easier when there is an option to reschedule if needed. This is one facet of stress-free planning.

Fine Dining Near The Secret Garden In Orlando

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Fine Dining Near The Secret Garden In Orlando

For Fine Dining Near The Secret Garden In Orlando check out Cafe Paisano. Cafe Paisano – Your Neighborhood NY Pizzeria Since 2006. Just one mile from The Secret Garden in Longwood, FL. The perfect location for fine dining after your wedding. The menu is extensive and everything is made fresh daily. Large seating capacity and special event parties welcome. Bon Appetit with these Good Eats.