The Capen House is a meticulously restored 1885 Queen Anne Victorian home on the shores of Lake Osceola in downtown Winter Park, one of the oldest and best-preserved private residences in the Orlando area. Its wraparound porch, ornate gingerbread trim, original heart-pine floors, and lakeside croquet lawn combine Victorian elegance with natural Florida beauty. Ceremonies on the lakeside lawn overlook Lake Osceola's calm water and the graceful arc of the Winter Park Chain of Lakes, while the interior parlor rooms provide intimate reception space for up to 50 guests. The Capen House is available for exclusive-use private events and elopements, offering one of the most genuinely personal and architecturally distinctive settings in Central Florida.
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, 4 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
Open vendor policy
Bar / Alcohol
Licensed bartenders required
Music Curfew
10:30 PM
Rental Hours
8 hrs included
Vendors
None
Rain Backup Plan
Indoor estate available
Hurricane Season Note
June–November; lakefront property — check flood and storm protocols
Verify Before You Book
Confirm current rental availability and catering coordination requirements
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Sunset Direction
West-facing over Lake Osceola
Shade Coverage
Mature trees and covered porch
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
Lake Osceola waterfront, private dock, historic estate facade, garden ceremony space, Winter Park chain of lakes backdrop
226 W Morse Blvd
Winter Park, FL
Parking
Limited street parking; shuttle recommended
Nearest Airport
Orlando International Airport (MCO) · 16 mi
Guest Hotels
The Alfond Inn, Courtyard by Marriott Winter Park, Park Plaza Hotel
