Wedding Venue

The Alfond Inn

Winter Park, FL

The Alfond Inn is Winter Park's most sophisticated boutique wedding venue — a beautifully appointed hotel on New England Avenue where a priceless collection of contemporary art from the Rollins College permanent collection lines every corridor and public space. The hotel's intimate courtyard event space, ballroom, rooftop terrace, and prime Park Avenue location place guests within walking distance of Winter Park's acclaimed dining, boutique shopping, and cultural scene. The artful interiors create a wedding environment that feels genuinely cultured and curated — unlike any other hotel in Central Florida, and ideally suited to couples who want beauty, refinement, and a sense of place.

Best seasons to marry here

October–May

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

MonthSunsetCeremonyRain
January5:50 PM3:50 PM2.6″
February6:15 PM4:15 PM2.1″
March7:33 PM5:33 PM2.7″
April7:50 PM5:50 PM2.7″
May8:08 PM6:08 PM3.7″
June8:24 PM6:24 PM8.2″
July8:24 PM6:24 PM8.1″
August8:05 PM6:05 PM7.7″
September7:31 PM5:31 PM6.5″
October6:56 PM4:56 PM3.2″
November5:32 PM3:32 PM1.7″
December5:30 PM3:30 PM2.3″

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, 3.6 miles away.

Amenities & Inclusions

✓ Bridal Suite✓ Tables & Chairs✓ Ceremony + Reception✓ ADA Accessible✓ A/C Available✓ Pet Friendly✓ Kid Friendly✓ Setup Day Before
Planning Details
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Catering

In-house catering

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Bar / Alcohol

Full bar service; curated wine program

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Music Curfew

11:00 PM

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Rental Hours

6 hrs included

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Vendors

Preferred vendor list

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Rain Backup Plan

Indoor ballroom

Hurricane Season Note

June–November; inland urban hotel; minimal hurricane exposure

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Photographer's Perspective
Rob Craven

Rob Craven

Lead Photographer

Sunset Direction

West-facing courtyard and terrace

Shade Coverage

Indoor ballroom and covered courtyard

Best Shots & Hidden Gems

Contemporary art collection corridors, courtyard ceremony space, rooftop terrace, New England Avenue Park Ave streetscape, Winter Park historic district setting

Location

300 E New England Ave

Winter Park, FL

Parking

Valet and on-site parking

Nearest Airport

Orlando International Airport (MCO) · 17 mi

Guest Hotels

On-site; Park Plaza Hotel, Courtyard Winter Park nearby

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Common questions

What time does the sun set at The Alfond Inn?

Sunset at The Alfond Inn moves by about 3 hours across the year. December is the earliest sunset at 5:30 PM local time, and July the latest at 8:24 PM. Golden hour starts roughly an hour before — 7:24 PM in July. Every month is listed on this page.

What time should our ceremony start at The Alfond Inn?

Start about 2 hours before sunset and your vows finish as golden hour begins, which is when the portraits afterwards look their best. At The Alfond Inn that means around 6:24 PM in July and 3:30 PM in December. Pick your date on this page and I will work out the exact times for it.

When is the best time of year to get married at The Alfond Inn?

The best of the year at The Alfond Inn is October–May.

Does hurricane season affect weddings at The Alfond Inn?

June–November; inland urban hotel; minimal hurricane exposure

How many guests does The Alfond Inn hold?

Around 200 guests. Ceremony and reception both happen on site. That figure is my research rather than the venue's own, so confirm it with them before you count on it.

What happens if it rains at The Alfond Inn?

Indoor ballroom

Is there a music curfew at The Alfond Inn?

Music has to be done by 11:00 PM.

What is the nearest airport to The Alfond Inn?

Orlando International Airport (MCO), about 17 miles away. Guest hotels nearby: On-site; Park Plaza Hotel, Courtyard Winter Park nearby

Have you photographed a wedding at The Alfond Inn?

Not yet. I have worked out this venue's light and its rules in detail, which is what this page is — but no wedding here has been photographed for the map, so yours would be the first.

How much does wedding photography at The Alfond Inn cost?

My collections run $2,500 to $6,500, covering 4, 8 and 10+ hours of the day, and sales tax is not included. The full investment guide has what each one includes.

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