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Reception
$1,600 starting price
Ceremony
$550 starting price
Reception
$1,150 starting price
Ceremony
$550 starting price
These prices are available for the months of October through May. These prices are available for the months of June through September.

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On WeddingWire since 2013

Nestled on three lush acres at the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, the historic Capen House is a unique Winter Park venue that offers multiple options for celebrations of all sizes. The beautifully restored house, attached patio, and large lakefront lawn overlook Lake Osceola, providing the perfect backdrop for memories to last a lifetime.

Facilities and Capacity
Spanning over three and a half acres, the manicured landscape offers timeless beauty. The Capen House has an exquisite hospitality suite, a spacious lakefront patio and an indoor veranda with a scenic view of Lake Osceola. The boat dock doubles as extra space for entertainment and creative arrivals or departures. The Capen House has room for 80 seated or 120 standing guests. There are two outdoor spaces overlooking the lake that can accommodate 150+ guests.

Services Offered
The historic charm of The Capen House is complemented by:

  • Audio/visual equipment
  • Bridal suite
  • Wireless internet
  • Additional hours


Cuisine
While the Capen House does not provide in-house catering, we have a list of preferred and approved caterers and bartenders. There is a catering prep kitchen on the premises.

Other Facilities
This romantic venue offers on-site parking and wheelchair access to the grounds. If needed, the Capen House has a preferred vendor for valet parking.

Other Services
To celebrate your love, consider hosting various wedding-related events at this venue. We are happy to provide space for the following celebrations:

  • Bridal shower
  • Engagement party
  • Ceremony
  • Reception


History
James Seymour Capen, one of Winter Park’s first residents, built the establishment in 1885. Over the next century, it was owned by various local families and couples. It faced demolition in 2013, but the Winter Park community raised enough to money to save the house and move it to the Albin Polasek Museum. The Capen House went through a two-year renovation, resulting in a historic facility full of vintage elegance.

Location
The Capen House is nestled along the edge of Lake Osceola. It is located near the Orlando Science Center, Winter Park History Museum and Rollins College. The Orlando International Airport is 29 minutes away.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,600

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,150

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$550

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$550

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Mansion
Museum
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Get Ready Rooms

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August
September
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4.7 out of 5 rating
23 Reviews
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95% Recommended by couples
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Sydney Sent on 03/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Loved our wedding at the capen house!

Our wedding day was a dream at the Capen house! We loved the home, gardens, bridal suite, and lake views!

Because this is a historic home, there are strict rules that come with this venue, but I will tell you that navigating around these is doable and is SO worth it! Our photographers kept commenting that every inch of this property made for a beautiful shot - it’s gorgeous here! The location also can’t be beat - our guests loved spending the weekend in winter park, and we were able to book a trolley for a short ride to our after party on park Avenue. The required vendors for catering and rentals are lovely options and we had no issues working within this parameters. All in all, would highly recommend this venue!
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Kelly S. Sent on 03/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Capen House Wedding

I recently got married at this venue and it was absolutely stunning. The staff at this venue are all so nice and quick to respond and the price is pretty reasonable for the quality you are getting. We used the Day of Coordinator service, and Hannah was amazing from our first communication until the end of the wedding day. Her knowledge of the wedding day process was extremely helpful and any questions that we had or anything that came up was an easy and fast discussion. I would absolutely book Capen House if I had to go back and do it again!
Savanna
Savanna B. Sent on 02/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Dream Come True, But Better

The Capen House

I cannot rave about this venue enough! My husband and I just had our wedding here and this gorgeous venue really set the stage for a beautiful event.

The location is ideal. It is situated in a quiet area of Winter Park very close to Park Ave shopping and tons of restaurants and cafes, which we liked because it is a very nice area to accommodate traveling guests. It is also not too far from Orlando attractions, which was great for guests traveling with kids.

The venue itself is stunning. It is a well-maintained historic home with a lovely waterfront view, though the major appeal for us was the botanical garden setting behind the house and sculpture garden. The landscaping is gorgeous and encourages guests to explore, which I felt was ideal to keep everyone occupied throughout the cocktail hour. The interior is also very elegant and provides a great backdrop for dancing, catching up with guests, and it is nice to have as a backup in the event of rain.

There is a full kitchen onsite, handicap accessible bathrooms for guests, and a private bridal suite with a separate bathroom. My bridal party used this suite to get ready and frequently found each other back in here throughout the night to take breaks from all the activity or to use the restroom. It’s a very nice perk.

The Capen House does not provide tables, catering, etc. They do require using some of their preferred vendors and you have the option of some vendors such as the cake, florist, etc. This is something to factor into cost, but their preferred vendors are top tier so I imagine you would be in good hands with any of them.

We hired Hannah as our day-of coordinator and I cannot recommend this enough!!! I honestly can’t imagine pulling together this wedding without this service. They coordinated with all of our vendors to make sure our event went according or our vision, made sure our details and finishing touches were all worked out, brought up any questions we might not have anticipated and helped us figure out any outstanding needs, organized our rehearsal, and made sure we had every detail down for the big day. As someone who knew pretty much nothing about weddings before, the day-of coordination was probably the most valuable asset and it really helped having someone who works with the venue directly.

If you are considering the Capen House for your wedding, definitely check it out. I am still over the moon with how perfect our wedding was because of this venue and several of our guests told us it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever attended. This place really sets the scene for a fairytale day.
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Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Puff 'n Stuff Events | Catering Puff 'n Stuff Events | Catering Wedding Caterers

One of our team's favorite places to work. So lush and beautiful, it's perfect for weddings.

Levan's Catering Levan's Catering Wedding Caterers

We have catered many events at the Albin Polasek Museum, ranging from private to corporate to weddings and everything in between. The staff is always a pleasure to work with and the venue is absolutely beautiful!

Rentaland Tents & Events Rentaland Tents & Events Wedding Rentals

This an amazing location for a very memorable ceremony and reception. The staff will take really good care of you.

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