Set Your Event Apart
In Central Florida
The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott combine at Grande Lakes for inspired meetings, weddings and events in Central Florida. With more than 169,000 square feet of space, choose a venue perfectly tailored to your special occasion. Plan a lavish gala in one of our six ballrooms or host intimate executive retreats surrounded by acres of tropical gardens, lakes and wetlands. Organize a board meeting in one of 56 breakout rooms and rely on our expert planning team for a flawlessly executed day in Orlando, Florida.
56
Breakout Rooms
169,000 SQ FT
Flexible Event Space
70,000 SQ FT
Outdoor Function Space
27,000 SQ FT
Foyer Space
30,000 SQ FT
Largest Ballroom
Meetings & Events
Set the stage for a flawless event at Grande Lakes Orlando. Tailor your meeting or gala to fit any size guest list from 10 to up to 1,650. Whether hosting an executive board meeting or large-scale convention, the possibilities are limitless.
With modern conference rooms and tailored planning, our hotel is a premier venue in Orlando, FL
Let our event planner see to everything from banquet hall décor to group outings in Orlando, FL
Energize your guests with delicious catering, ranging from coffee breaks to multi-course banquets
Stay connected - all event space features free Wi-Fi and cutting-edge A/V equipment
Enjoy your down time between meetings by visiting some of Orlando's most popular tourist attractions
- Service Details
Audio-Visual Services
Complete audiovisual services and equipment are available for rental including projectors, video players and recorders, monitors, cameras, data monitors, screens, audio components, staging, lighting, sound systems and video teleconferencing. Technical support is offered. All arrangements may be made with professional, on-site Event Technology specialists.
Themed Events
Our professional event planners can create the ultimate themed party for you and your guests. Any event may be customized to meet your preferences.
Destination Services
The on-site Destination Services team arranges transportation from small VIP shuttle vans to full-sized tour buses; entertainment; décor and themed events. Special off-site programs can be arranged.
Other Meeting Services
A Conference Concierge, appointed to work with the group, attends to details and offers assistance with special requests during the meeting. With personal service as a trademark of Grande Lakes Orlando, our Meetings and Special Events team are pleased to assist you with the selection of flowers, linens, music, and décor to ensure that you will experience the highest quality and expression of your event.
Environmental Responsibility
Meetings and events at Grande Lakes are carefully designed to create an unparalleled guest experience while protecting our natural resources. Within our hotels, we reduce energy and water usage, offer a linen and terry reuse program, and utilize environmentally preferable cleaning products. Our meeting venues support a sustainable future by offering recycled paper products and pens, water service options, organic and local food, and sustainable seafood options.
Wedding Venues
Where Dreams Come True
Embark on your marital journey at Grande Lakes Orlando. Our enchanting indoor and outdoor venues are perfect for your special day. We offer luxurious amenities, impeccable service, extraordinary catering, and professional technical services that will exceed your expectations. Whether you choose one of our elegant ballrooms or our lake-side gazebo, your walk down the aisle will be unforgettable. We cater to all types of wedding celebrations, from bridal showers to traditional rehearsal dinners and ethnic receptions.
- Wedding venue information
Celebrate your wedding in style at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, where you can choose from the grand Ritz-Carlton Ballroom, the sophisticated Plaza and Tuscany Ballrooms, or a beautifully manicured function lawn. Each venue offers an elegant setting, perfect for creating cherished memories and an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
- wedding faq
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What is the role of the Grande Lakes Wedding Team?
Our Weddings Team consists of Wedding Sales Executives and Wedding Service Managers. In your initial planning stage, our Wedding Sales Executives will:
- Check availability for preferred dates
- Tour wedding locations to assist in selecting the most appropriate venue to meet your needs
- Design an estimated proposal of costs inclusive of food, beverage, and ceremony rental fees
- Establish preferred room rates and your guest room block
- Create a Wedding Agreement to secure your date and location(s)
- Once your Wedding Agreement has been returned, our Wedding Services Manager will:
- Design your event
- Recommend Wedding Vendors in such areas as wedding planning, floral design, photography, videography, officiant, entertainment, invitations, and wedding attire
- Act as a liaison between your wedding vendors and the hotel
- Design your floor plan inclusive of such items as tables, dance floor, bars, and wedding cake table
- Partner with our Culinary Team to customize your personal wedding menu
- Monitor your guest room block
- Create an estimate of charges outlining your financial commitment and deposit schedule
- Detail your Banquet Event Order and Wedding Resume outlining your event specifics
- To communicate all aspects of your wedding to the hotel
- Oversee Ceremony and Reception set-up, food preparation, and other hotel operations
- Review the accuracy of the banquet check, prior to the completion of your final bill
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What additional wedding items does Grande Lakes Orlando provide?
In addition to banquet tables, chairs, and china, the hotel offers a complimentary selection of specialty linen, charger plates, menu cards, dance floor, staging, and cocktail table centerpieces. We can also assist in renting upgraded items such as specialty chairs, upgraded linens, and specialty china.
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What wedding activities are available for my guests?
Get ready for your big day by relaxing in our Spa. We can assist you in planning everything from a day of rejuvenation before the wedding, hair and makeup services, or a party in our luxurious pedicure suite. While some members of the wedding party may relax at the Spa, you can invite others to participate in a golf tournament, fishing, or even eco-tours! Your guests can enjoy an entire weekend filled with activities ensuring memories last a lifetime.
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Do you have a florist on-site?
Our Grande Lakes Floral Team is located on-site and may provide you with the utmost care in personal customization of floral décor for your entire wedding event, even if your ceremony takes place off the property. Costs vary.
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I'd like to welcome my guests staying at the hotel with something special. Can the hotel assist me with this?
Our team will work with you in designing personal welcome gifts, favors, and wedding party gifts. We strive to create meaningful gifts that envelop your personality. Cost may vary per amenity.
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- Planning Guide
- What is helpful to know when contacting the hotel?
The most helpful information for your Wedding Sales Consultant is knowing an approximate number of guests, what time of day you may be interested in, as well as a range of preferred dates. - What happens if we book an outside venue and the weather does not cooperate?
All events that are booked outdoors will automatically be reserved with a backup location. Your indoor venue will be guaranteed 30 days prior to your wedding and typically takes place in one of our beautiful ballrooms. - May I take wedding photographs on the hotel property?
Wedding photography is only allowed exclusively for couples getting married at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes.
- What is helpful to know when contacting the hotel?
- Wedding Timeline
- What is the typical timeline for planning my wedding at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes?
Initial Planning Stage (approximately, but not limited, to 6 - 12 months prior) Detail Planning Stage (from contract signing to 1 month prior)- Contact our Wedding Sales Consultant to check availability and tour locations
- Reserve your wedding date by having your Wedding Sales Consultant create a Wedding Agreement detailing your date, time, location, room block, and deposit schedule
- Return your Wedding Agreement within one week with a 25% non-refundable deposit
- Complete your Wedding Planning Guide provided by your Wedding Services Manager
- Research and book wedding vendors
- Design your wedding menu and room layout with your Wedding Services Manager
- Provide a 50% non-refundable deposit 60 days prior to your wedding date
- Book Spa, Golf, and other guest activities
- Provide a final deposit based on estimated charges 21 days prior
- Sign and return Banquet Event Orders detailing all food and beverage for your wedding at least 2 weeks prior
- Provide a final guest count to your Wedding Services Manager 72 business hours in advance
- What is the typical timeline for planning my wedding at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes?
- Culinary
- May we bring in an outside caterer?
All events at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes are catered by our exceptional culinary team. Specialty cuisines such as Indian are available and we encourage you to speak with our Wedding Sales Consultant about additional culinary options. - What will my reception cost?
Typical dinner reception pricing for butler passed hors d'oeuvre, a plated or buffet dinner, open bar, champagne toast, and wedding cake may range from $230 - $300 per person exclusive of tax and service charges. Pricing is guaranteed six months in advance and may vary depending on the actual menu selection.
- May we bring in an outside caterer?
- The Ritz-Carlton Room Capacity Chart
Meeting Room Dimensions (LxWxH) Area (sq.mt) Theater Schoolroom Conference U-Shape Reception Banquet The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom 55.2x27.1x4.9 1458.2 1750 1100 - - 1650 1060 The Ritz-Carlton Salon I 14x13.7x4.9 179.9 215 132 - 42 200 120 The Ritz-Carlton Salon II 14x13.7x4.9 179.9 215 132 - 42 200 120 The Ritz-Carlton Salon III 13.7x27.1x4.9 369.6 400 265 - 75 400 240 The Ritz-Carlton Salon IV 13.7x27.1x4.9 369.6 400 265 - 75 400 240 The Ritz-Carlton Salon V 14x13.7x4.9 179.9 215 132 - 42 200 120 The Ritz-Carlton Salon VI 14x13.7x4.9 179.9 215 132 - 42 200 120 The Ritz-Carlton Salon I & II -x-x- 359.7 350 168 50 75 250 200 The Ritz-Carlton Salon I, II, & III -x-x- 729.3 768 550 - 80 825 530 The Ritz-Carlton Salon I, II, III, & IV -x-x- 1098.8 1152 825 - - 1230 790 The Ritz-Carlton Salon III & IV -x-x- 739.1 768 550 50 75 825 530 The Ritz-Carlton Salon IV, V & VI -x-x- 729.3 768 550 50 50 825 530 The Ritz-Carlton Salon III, IV, V & VI -x-x- 1098.8 1152 725 - - 1230 790 The Ritz-Carlton Salon V & VI -x-x- 359.7 350 168 50 75 250 200 The Plaza Ballroom 19.8x28x4.3 562.5 580 350 - 78 635 400 Plaza Salon I 19.8x9.4x4.3 186.3 180 120 - 39 210 120 Plaza Salon II 19.8x9.4x4.3 190 180 120 - 39 215 120 Plaza Salon III 19.8x9.4x4.3 186.3 180 120 - 39 210 120 Plaza Salon I & II -x-x- 376.3 120 240 6075 - 60 - Plaza Foyer II & III -x-x- 162.5 - - - - 200 - Plaza Salon II & III -x-x- 376.3 350 225 - 50 250 180 Florence 4.6x7.3x- 33.4 30 12 12 - 25 20 Pisa 4.6x7.3x- 33.4 30 12 12 - 25 20 The Tuscany Ballroom 26.5x47.2x6.4 1252.8 1500 900 - - 1400 960 Tuscany Salon A 8.8x11.6x6.4 101.1 90 60 26 30 110 60 Tuscany Salon B 8.8x11.6x6.4 101.1 90 60 26 30 110 60 Tuscany Salon C 8.8x11.6x6.4 101.1 90 60 26 30 110 60 Tuscany Salon D 26.5x12.2x6.4 323.3 350 230 - - 350 200 Tuscany Salon E 26.5x12.2x6.4 323.3 350 230 - - 350 200 Tuscany Salon F 8.8x9.1x6.4 79.5 80 45 24 24 90 50 Tuscany Salon G 8.8x9.1x6.4 79.5 80 45 24 24 90 50 Tuscany Salon H 8.8x9.1x6.4 79.5 80 45 24 24 90 50 Tuscany Terrace -x-x- 278.7 - - - - 100 80 Trieste 7.3x6.1x2.7 44.8 30 20 12 15 50 20 Verona I 6.7x8.8x2.7 57.5 50 24 20 20 65 30 Verona II 13.7x6.4x2.7 85 50 42 30 30 95 40 Siena I & II 18.6x13.1x2.7 243.9 270 140 48 48 275 160 Siena I 7.3x13.1x2.7 97.5 100 60 26 30 110 60 Siena II 11.3x13.1x2.7 146.3 140 90 30 33 165 100 Napoli I & II 13.1x13.1x2.7 171.5 200 84 36 48 190 120 Napoli I 6.7x13.1x2.7 85.7 80 42 30 32 95 50 Napoli II 6.7x13.1x2.7 85.7 80 42 30 32 95 50 Capri 9.4x8.2x2.7 79.5 80 45 24 27 90 50 Genoa I 6.4x7x2.7 44.5 40 18 18 18 50 20 Genoa II 9.4x9.8x2.7 92.4 80 50 24 27 100 50 Genoa III 6.4x9.8x2.7 66.7 70 30 20 24 80 40 Amalfi I, II 19.2x8.8x2.7 166.6 150 110 40 44 185 110 Amalfi I 9.1x8.8x2.7 79.5 60 56 20 24 90 50 Amalfi II 9.8x8.8x2.7 87 60 56 20 24 95 50 The Boardroom 7x6.1x2.7 43.5 0 0 12 0 0 0 Egret -x-x- 92.9 36 24 20 15 50 20 Heron -x-x- 92.9 36 24 20 15 50 20 Da Vinci Lawn -x-x- 1858 - - - - 2100 1000 Da Vinci Terrace -x-x- 483.1 - - - - 200 150 Palm Courtyard -x-x- 882.6 - - - - 250 200 Citrus Garden -x-x- 250.8 - - - - 200 150 Fairways Lawn -x-x- 1858 - - - - 2500 1500 Whisper Creek Farm -x-x- 1021.9 - - - - 800 400 Milan I 5.8x9.1x2.7 53 40 24 22 21 50 20 Milan II 7.3x10.7x2.7 78 84 45 22 24 80 50 Milan III 10.1x12.2x2.7 122.6 120 66 28 33 125 60 Milan I, II & III -x-x- 247.1 180 100 40 42 275 130 Milan I & II -x-x- 119.8 120 63 28 30 130 70 Milan II & III -x-x- 185.3 180 108 40 42 200 110 Adelphia 6.1x9.1x2.7 55.7 70 30 22 24 70 30 Vittoria 2.4x5.2x2.7 12.6 - - 6 - - - Bocce Ball Courts -x-x- 83.6 - - 200 - 200 200 Da Vinci Lawn & Terrace -x-x- 2341.1 - - - - 2100 - - JW Marriott Room Capacity Chart
Lobby Level Sq. Ft. Sq. Meters Dimensions (Ft.) Banquet Rounds of 10 Reception Conference Classroom U-Shape Theater Hollow Square Exhibit 8×10 vert. Palazzo Ballroom 19,984 1,857 99×201×18 1,450 2,104 — 1,332 — 2,156 — 123 Salons A or F 1,661 154 50×33×18 110 175 — 100 42 187 52 — Salons B or G 1,661 150 50×32×18 110 170 — 108 42 200 52 — Salons C or H 1,661 154 43×33×18 110 175 — 100 42 187 52 — Salons D or E 5,009 465 50×99×20 320 527 26 340 — 550 — — Foyer and Pre-Function 7,552 702 — — 800 — — — — — — Mediterranean Ballroom 29,666 2,756 126×234×18 2,300 3,123 — 1,980 — 3,248 — 198 Salons 1 or 6 2,285 212 42×54×18 150 241 — 144 54 234 68 — Salons 2 or 7 2,289 213 42×54×18 150 241 — 160 54 234 68 — Salons 3 or 8 2,285 212 42×46×18 150 241 — 144 54 234 68 — Salons 4 or 5 7,938 737 126×63×21 660 836 44 522 — 896 — — Foyer and Pre-Function 9,796 910 — — 1,031 — — — — — — Coquina Ballroom 28,000 2,601 120×240×29 2,100 3,000 — 1,800 — 3,100 — 167 Coquina North or South 14,400 1,338 120×120×29 1,050 1,500 90 900 — 1,550 — — Meeting Planner Office 300 28 — — — 10 — — — — — Lower Level Sq. Ft. Sq. Meters Dimensions (Ft.) Banquet Rounds of 10 Reception Conference Classroom U-Shape Theater Hollow Square Exhibit 8×10 vert. Segura 1 708 66 41×17×12 30 75 28 42 28 67 34 — Segura 2 662 62 41×16×12 30 70 24 39 28 63 34 — Segura 3 1,074 100 41×26×12 60 113 30 68 32 118 40 — Segura 4 982 91 41×24×12 60 103 30 70 32 118 40 — Segura 5 1,120 104 43×25×12 60 118 30 78 38 127 46 — Segura 6 1,044 97 43×24×12 60 110 30 70 32 124 40 — Del Lago 1 - 4, each 800 74 25×32×12 50 84 26 58 26 96 34 — Marbella 1 843 78 42×20×12 40 89 28 50 30 90 36 — Marbella 2 976 91 42×24×12 60 103 34 68 32 109 40 — Marbella 3 815 76 42×19×12 40 86 28 48 30 85 36 — Marbella 4 1,041 97 41×24×12 60 110 28 68 32 111 40 — Amarante 1 731 68 19×37×12 30 77 22 42 22 68 28 — Amarante 2 or 3 808 75 25×32×12 50 85 26 54 22 90 28 — Cordova 1 777 72 44×17×12 40 82 28 45 30 75 36 — Cordova 2 1,169 109 44×26×12 80 123 28 78 34 120 44 — Cordova 3 896 83 44×21×12 40 94 26 56 30 106 36 — Cordova 4 903 84 29×30×12 60 95 24 60 26 95 36 — Cordova 5 749 70 37×20×12 40 79 22 51 28 75 34 — Cordova 6 845 79 37×23×12 60 89 24 58 26 84 34 — Milagro Boardroom 670 62 20×32×12 — — 12 — — — — — Barcelona 272 25 17×16×12 10 — 8 — — — — — Brava 675 63 27×25×9 40 65 18 36 23 55 30 — Dorada 675 63 27×25×9 50 70 20 34 23 53 30 — Cataluna 1 1,015 94 35×29×9 60 95 65 37 26 67 30 — Cataluna 2 928 86 32×29×9 60 90 75 42 27 62 36 — Cataluna 1 & 2 — — — — — — — — 145 — — Madrid — — — 20 — 12 — 14 24 18 — Palma 336 31 21×16×9 20 — 18 — — — — — Petra 384 36 24×16×9 30 — 20 — — — — — Sevilla 1 2,040 190 60×34×9 130 175 48 113 54 159 60 — Sevilla 2 1,456 135 52×28×9 90 150 38 80 44 114 50 — Almeria 1 832 77 36×17×12 30 56 24 40 10 75 10 — Almeria 2 1,115 104 27×36×12 60 75 24 50 24 56 20 — Almeria 3 1,242 115 46×27×9 70 126 30 64 31 88 36 — Monterey 2,964 275 52×57×12 200 250 42 88 43 120 50 — Lower Level Pre-Function Space 14,068 1,307 22×29×12 — 1,365 — — — — — — Outdoor Event Space Sq. Ft. Sq. Meters Dimensions (Ft.) Banquet Rounds of 10 Reception Conference Classroom U-Shape Theater Hollow Square Exhibit 8×10 vert. Citrus Garden 2,700 251 — 100 150 — — — — — — Fairways Lawn 20,000 1,858 — 1,500 2,500 — — — — — — Lobby Patio 500 — — 30 50 — — — — — — Mediterranean Porte-Cochere 10,000 929 — 800 1,200 — — — — — 500 Quench South Lawn 4,500 418 — 120 200 — — — — — — Valencia 20,000 1,858 — 1,000 2,100 — — — — — — Valencia Terrace 4,600 427 — 120 160 — — — — — — Veranda 1,000 93 — 40 60 — — — — — — Whisper Creek Farm 11,000 1,022 — 400 800 — — — — — — - Room Set-up Examples
Banquet
Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.Conference and Hollow Square
Appropriate for interactive discussions and note-taking sessions for fewer than 25 people. Many hotels have elegant "boardrooms" for 10 to 20 people, equipped with full audiovisual capabilities, a writing board, cork board and a flip chart.E-Shape, U-Shape and T-Shape
Appropriate for groups of fewer than 40 people. These are best for interaction with a leader seated at the head of the setup. Audiovisual is usually best set up at the open end of the seating.Theater
Appropriate for large sessions and short lectures that do not require extensive note-taking. This is a convenient setup to use before breaking into discussion or role-playing groups because chairs can be moved.Reception
Stand-up social function where beverages and light foods are served. Foods may be presented on small buffet tables or passed by servers. May precede a meal function.Schoolroom or Classroom
The most desirable setup for medium to large-size lectures. Requires a relatively large room. Tables provide attendees with space for spreading out materials and taking notes.Ovals and Rounds
Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably. - Equipments and Services
Audio-Visual Equipment
- 35MM Projector
- AV Technician
- Film Projector with Screen
- LCD Panel
- LCD Projector
- Microphone
- Overhead Projector
- PA System
- TV
- TV Production Service Provider
- Teleconferencing
- Video Camera
- Videoconferencing
- Walkie Talkies
- Wired Internet
Event Services
- Carpenter
- Certified Meeting Planner
- Decorator
- Electrician
- Event Lighting
- Locksmith
- Message Service
- Photographer
- Registration Service
- Security Guards
- Translator
Event Equipment & Supplies
- Blackboards
- Direction Signs
- Easels
- Flip Chart & Markers
- Name Cards
- Pens / Pencils / Notepad
- Podium Lectern
- Portable Stage
- Spotlights
- Stack Chairs
- Tables
- Wall Charts
Business Services
- Computers
- Copy Service
- Fax Service
- On-Site Business Center is Staffed
- Overnight Delivery/Pickup
- Post/Parcel
- Printers
Catering Services
- Afternoon Break
- Coffee Break
- Continental Breakfast
- Full Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Reception