The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes is a 584-room five-star resort situated on 500 acres of protected Florida wetlands, connected by a private pedestrian bridge to the adjacent JW Marriott and sharing the Grande Lakes amenity complex. The resort's signature event spaces — the Ritz-Carlton Ballroom, the lakefront lawn, and the pool-level terrace — accommodate weddings from 50 to 1,500 guests with impeccable Forbes Five-Star service standards. An 18-hole Greg Norman-designed golf course, full-service spa, kayaking, and nature tours through the adjacent preserve make it a self-contained destination resort for multi-day wedding weekends. The dedicated events team includes in-house florists, pastry chefs, and wedding coordinators.
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 | 6:16 PM | 4:16 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, 6.7 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
In-house Ritz-Carlton catering
Bar / Alcohol
Full in-house bar and sommelier service
Music Curfew
12:00 AM
Rental Hours
6 hrs included
Vendors
Preferred vendor list; outside vendors subject to approval
Rain Backup Plan
Multiple indoor ballrooms and covered event spaces
Hurricane Season Note
June–November; resort has full storm protocols and indoor backup spaces
Verify Before You Book
Confirm current minimum spend requirements and 2025 package pricing
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Sunset Direction
West-facing lake; excellent sunset ceremony light
Shade Coverage
Indoor and covered outdoor patios
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
Private lake ceremony lawn, fountain gardens, golf course fairways at sunset, grand ballroom crystal chandeliers, resort pool grounds
4012 Central Florida Pkwy
Orlando, FL
Parking
Valet and self-parking available
Nearest Airport
Orlando International Airport (MCO) · 8 mi
Guest Hotels
On-site Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott; nearby Universal hotels
