Tucked away and hidden down a winding drive surrounding on either side by lush tropical greenery, hundred year old oaks and dangling Spanish moss is Mission Inn Resort’s Marina del Rey.  The Marina del Rey is the premier Orlando waterfront ceremony location.

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Situated on the shores of peaceful Lake Harris, the Marina transports visitors back in time. Surrounded by natural beauty reminiscent of Old Florida, you’ll find giant, towering cypress trees dramatically draped in Spanish moss, romantic low hanging oaks  and a wooden boardwalk that journeys through the marshlands into a stunning green oasis.

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Marina del Rey offers an intimate, secluded option for couples with an array of different waterfront ceremony setup options to appeal to anyone regardless of their wedding style, vision and size.  Every wedding ceremony at Mission Inn Resort includes white garden wedding chairs, water service for your guests, gift and guest book tables with white linen and set-up accommodations for your musicians or DJs.

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One of the three Orlando waterfront ceremony options at Marina del Rey is on the Cypress lawn in front of the grand Cypress trees.  The water on Lake Harris glistens in the background as couples join lives in front of these silent giants.  The grandeur of the trees is dramatically captured through photography on wedding day as “I Dos” are exchanged.  This waterfront ceremony option works great, whether you have 40 guests or 140.

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For the couple who is looking for a more intimate waterfront ceremony option at the Marina del Rey, the low hanging oak is as romantic as it guests.  Vows are spoken and kisses are given between the newlyweds, as they stand, tucked underneath the oak.  The tree creates an intimacy and warmth as it “hugs” the guests, who are looking on at the ceremony, with natural Florida greenery and the sparkling lake in the background.

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The front lawn of the Marina offers a combination of all of the beauty of the other waterfront ceremony spaces, with oaks and cypress, moss and palms and a stunning view of Lake Harris.  It is perfect for the couple that is utilizing the cypress lawn for their outdoor wedding reception.

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The natural setting of the Marina makes it a perfect spot for a rustic wedding. The cypress lawn looks stunning with church pews and a wooden cross or whiskey barrels and gorgeous fresh floral.  The Marina has even been the home of a fun mid-western themed wedding.

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If you want to arrive in style on your big day, the marina is the place to make a big entrance.  Couples can enter by horse & carriage, antique car or even by seaplane.

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When couples say “I Do” to Marina del Rey as their waterfront ceremony location, it opens the doors of creativity for those looking to include fun unity ceremonies.  Marina couples have incorporated extra greenery by having a plant potting ceremony, built crosses to bring into their new homes and even shared shots of their favorite liquor at the altar.

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So why is Mission Inn Resort’s Marina del Ray couples’ favorite Orlando waterfront ceremony location?  Here’s what some past Mission Inn couples have had to say about Marina del Rey:

“Marina del Rey was the perfect setting for the outdoor Florida wedding we wanted. We and our guests were impressed by every detail, and we could not be happier about our decision to have our wedding at Mission Inn’s Marina del Rey! When we first drove up to the marina a year ago, we knew instantly that it was the ONLY spot we wanted to get married, and we will be returning there regularly to visit and to relive our day on which we and our guests had such a wonderful time.” – Stephanie & Rickey

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“Our guests were taken aback by the beauty of the marina and we were told by many that it was the most beautiful wedding venue they had ever seen. The food was top notch and many guests told us they had never had such good food at a wedding.”

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“We just had our wedding at Marina del Rey and it was the best experience with the most beautiful set up and the very best service.” – Morgan & Preston

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“Marina del Rey is so calm peaceful just puts you in another world. As the old saying goes the best thing since sliced bread !!!”  – Dan & Debbie

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“The Marina del Rey and Mission Inn was the perfect venue for our wedding, gorgeous and well-kept grounds right by the lake.”

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Think that the Marina del Rey may be the Orlando waterfront ceremony location you’ve been searching for?  We would love to meet you!  To schedule a time to chat with a member of the Mission Inn Wedding Team or to come out for a visit and meet us in person, please visit:  Mission Inn Tour & Chat Scheduler