Central Florida has always been a popular location for wedding ceremonies, with its central location, mild year-round climate and abundance of wedding locations. In fact, there are so many romantic wedding destinations in the area that choosing which one is right for you may be one of the hardest decisions you make while planning your affair.

Whether you live nearby or are planning a destination wedding, the varied venues and many fun things to do in Central Florida will provide you with a wide array of choices. In fact, because the area is only a short drive from Orlando\'s theme parks and the beaches along the Gulf Coast and Atlantic Ocean; many couples getting married in Central Florida choose to have their honeymoons here as well.

Whether you\'re planning an intimate wedding for two, or a large soiree with a number of guests, this list of wedding venues will be an excellent start to finding the right site for your event:

Bok Tower Gardens

The Bok Tower in Lake Wales houses a 60-bell carillon that can play beautiful music during your wedding ceremony. The 250 acres of botanical gardens that surround the tower contain many native trees, wetland plants, and flowers -- forming a romantic and natural backdrop for your outdoor wedding.

Hollis Garden & Homeland Heritage Park

This formal 1.2-acre botanical garden in the historic Lake Mirror Park contains over 10,000 flowers, ornamental shrubs, and shade trees. The romantic Tuscan-style gazebo on the lakeshore is a favorite Lakeland wedding site for many couples.

For those looking for an old-fashioned Lakeland wedding, nearby Homeland Heritage Park is Polk County\'s only historical park, and contains a beautiful 19th century church. This location is ideal for those looking to have a simple, elegant wedding.

Chalet Suzanne

This restaurant and country inn in Lake Wales has been named one of the Most Romantic Places to Stay in Florida by a national bridal magazine. The five-star, award-winning restaurant can accommodate up to 150 guests, and the 100-acre estate offers three venues for weddings. Couples have their choice of a gazebo overlooking Lake Suzanne, perfect for sunset weddings; the Swiss Dining Room, with elegant stained glass windows and vaulted ceilings; and the Autograph Garden, a sunken garden filled with native plants and surrounded by a wall made of autographed tiles.

Disney World

A list of wedding venues in Central Florida just wouldn\'t be complete without mentioning a fairytale wedding at Disney World. With wedding packages to fit any budget and any size wedding, you can arrange for everything from fireworks and horse-drawn carriages to intimate ceremonies in the country of your choice in Epcot.

A wedding venue should be chosen based on the preferences of the bride and groom, the number of guests it needs to accommodate and of course weather considerations. Choosing to hold your wedding in Central Florida is the easy part. Picking which of the many romantic venues is perfect for your ceremony will be harder!