Harry P. Leu Gardens is a 50-acre botanical garden in the heart of Orlando, offering some of the most lush and photogenic ceremony settings in Central Florida. The Rose Garden, with its heritage roses climbing trellises around a central fountain, is the signature ceremony site, while the Camellia Garden and tropical hammock provide alternative settings throughout the property. The historic Leu House, a nineteenth-century farmhouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places, provides intimate indoor reception space for up to 75 guests. Full-garden buyout packages allow couples exclusive use of the entire property for evening events, with ambient lighting transforming the gardens into a magical twilight landscape.
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 | 2.6″ |
| February | 6:15 PM | 4:15 PM | 2.1″ |
| March | 7:33 PM | 5:33 PM | 2.7″ |
| April | 7:50 PM | 5:50 PM | 2.7″ |
| May | 8:08 PM | 6:08 PM | 3.7″ |
| June | 8:24 PM | 6:24 PM | 8.2″ |
| July | 8:24 PM | 6:24 PM | 8.1″ |
| August | 8:05 PM | 6:05 PM | 7.7″ |
| September | 7:31 PM | 5:31 PM | 6.5″ |
| October | 6:56 PM | 4:56 PM | 3.2″ |
| November | 5:32 PM | 3:32 PM | 1.7″ |
| December | 5:30 PM | 3:30 PM | 2.3″ |
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 EXECUTIVE AP, 2 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
Open vendor policy; licensed caterers required
Bar / Alcohol
Open — beer, wine, and champagne typically permitted
Music Curfew
10:00 PM
Rental Hours
4 hrs included
Vendors
Approved caterers list; licensed vendors only
Rain Backup Plan
Historic Leu House available for limited indoor use; tent rental recommended
Hurricane Season Note
June–November; fully outdoor venue — schedule outside peak storm season
Verify Before You Book
Confirm current rental rates and approved vendor list with City of Orlando parks dept
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Sunset Direction
West across Lake Rowena; stunning evening light
Shade Coverage
Extensive live oak canopy
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
Rose garden alleys, centuries-old live oaks, lakeside lawn with Spanish moss, seasonal flower blooms, historic Leu House backdrop
1920 N Forest Ave
Orlando, FL
Parking
On-site lot
Nearest Airport
Orlando International Airport (MCO) · 15 mi
Guest Hotels
Marriott Orlando Downtown, Aloft Orlando Downtown, Courtyard by Marriott Orlando
