Cypress Grove Estate House is a historic 1930s lakeside estate on the shores of Lake Jessamine in south Orlando, preserved as one of the area's most atmospheric and secluded wedding venues. The main house's wrap-around porch, original heart-pine floors, and intimate parlor rooms create a warm, personal atmosphere for ceremonies and small receptions of up to 75 guests. The expansive lake-facing lawn, shaded by ancient cypress trees, is the venue's crown jewel for outdoor ceremonies — especially during golden-hour sunset, when the lake's surface turns to burnished copper. Cypress Grove operates as an exclusive-use venue with no overlapping events, making it a serene escape from the theme-park energy of mainstream Orlando.
Best seasons to marry here
Plan your day here
When are you getting married?
Pick a day and I'll work out the light for it — sunset here, when golden hour opens, and the ceremony time that puts you inside it.
Planning your timeline
| Month | Sunset | Ceremony | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:50 PM | 3:50 PM | 2.5″ |
| February | 6:15 PM | 4:15 PM | 2.0″ |
| March | 7:33 PM | 5:33 PM | 3.0″ |
| April | 7:50 PM | 5:50 PM | 2.6″ |
| May | 8:08 PM | 6:08 PM | 4.0″ |
| June | 8:24 PM | 6:24 PM | 8.1″ |
| July | 8:24 PM | 6:24 PM | 7.5″ |
| August | 8:05 PM | 6:05 PM | 7.7″ |
| September | 7:31 PM | 5:31 PM | 6.4″ |
| October | 6:56 PM | 4:56 PM | 3.5″ |
| November | 5:32 PM | 3:32 PM | 1.8″ |
| December | 5:31 PM | 3:31 PM | 2.5″ |
Sunset times are calculated for this venue's coordinates, shown in EDT for the 15th of each month in 2026. Golden hour is the 60 minutes before sunset. The ceremony start is my rule of thumb — about 2 hours before sunset, so a short ceremony and family photos still leave the two of you in golden light. Adjust it to your own timeline. Average temperatures and rainfall are NOAA 1991–2020 normals from ORLANDO INTL AP, 6.3 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
Open vendor policy
Bar / Alcohol
Open — permit required
Music Curfew
10:00 PM
Rental Hours
6 hrs included
Vendors
City of Orlando licensed vendors preferred
Rain Backup Plan
Indoor estate house available
Hurricane Season Note
June–November; mature cypress trees susceptible to wind; monitor storm forecasts
Verify Before You Book
City facility — verify current rental rates and permit requirements through City of Orlando
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Sunset Direction
West-facing over lake
Shade Coverage
Heavy cypress and live oak canopy
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
Cypress trees draped in Spanish moss, lakefront ceremony lawn, estate house facade, dramatic water reflections, sunset over Lake Jessamine
290 Holden Ave
Orlando, FL
Parking
On-site lot
Nearest Airport
Orlando International Airport (MCO) · 11 mi
Guest Hotels
Marriott Orlando, Homewood Suites SW Orlando, Hilton Orlando
