Villa Festa
About Villa Festa
Give your friends & family a unique wedding experience that they will brag about. With the Weekender Package, you won’t be asked to leave at the end of your wedding night as Villa Festa is a wedding venue and vacation rental in one!
Villa Festa is a historic 100 year old Italian Renaissance inspired home turned wedding venue located centrally between Orlando and Daytona. First built in 1925, this one-of-a-kind home has been restored using a modern aesthetic with vintage accents. The dedicated tranquil grounds, property inclusions, and cozy accommodations have been carefully designed to give soon-to-be-weds and their guests a memorable wedding weekend.
Villa Festa sits on an acre property providing the opportunity for your wedding party to spread out in a number of outdoor spaces, but also enjoy the climate controlled spaced inside the Main Villa. Even our largest group formats ensure guests can experience the indoors of the historic wedding venue property.
Villa Festa features:
– A picturesque ceremony lawn with historic oak, camphor and evergreen trees
– 1,000 square feet covered pavilion for your reception seating and dancing
– 5,000 square feet of pavers that can be used for a a tent and extra seating
– Historic Main Villa with 4 bedrooms, salon, living room, dining room, 2 sunrooms, large kitchen, bar, and 3 full bathrooms.
– Carriage House (Couples suite) with 1 master bedroom, living room, full kitchen, and 1.5 bathrooms.
The overnight stay can be part of the experience at Villa Festa and private to your guests. Luxury event furniture is included can be set in a variety of event layouts to fit your group. Catering is your choice from the approved list. Choose your own wedding professionals that fit your vision!
How about a historic Orlando wedding venue that does events a little differently?
At Villa Festa, we offer exclusive access to a 1-acre property, overnight accommodations, ready rooms, luxury event furniture, valet service, and more. Villa Festa is centrally located between Orlando and New Smyrna Beach creating easy access to all the Central Florida attractions.
What a bonus for your traveling family!
Indoor & Outdoor Wedding Venue
We offer all of the wedding day must haves! Separate ready rooms, a salon, two kitchens, and covered outdoor space.
Our historic oak trees are an ideal backdrop for your ceremony. All of our packages include luxury reception tables and chairs as well as ceremony chairs for groups up to 150.
Let your guests explore inside the 100 year old villa during cocktail hour. Dinner and dancing are perfect under the covered pavilion.
Sparkler exits are just one of the incredible photo opportunities you’ll have on wedding day. A photographer’s dream – Villa Festa boasts countless backdrops and scenery for your wedding day moments.
With a Weekender Wedding Package, you’ll have the option for an after party…Take your dance party inside or simply enjoy 4,000 square feet of air-conditioned indoor space.
Events Offered On-Site
- Ceremony
- Reception
Key Info About Villa Festa
The Basics
Max Seated Capacity: 150
Event end time is flexible. Contact the venue for details.
Pets Allowed
Vendor Information
No Preferred Vendor List
Wedding Planner Included
Rehearsal Included
Liability Insurance Required
Professional Bartender Required
Venue Features
- Free Parking
- Valet Parking Available or Included
- Air Conditioning Available Indoors
- Free WiFi Available
- On-Site Lodging Available
- Handicap Accessible
- LGBTQIA+ Inclusive
Venue Inclusions
- Getting Ready Rooms
- Honeymoon Suite
Guest Experiences & Specialty Decor
- Fireworks (outdoor)
- Cold Sparks Indoor
- Cold Sparks Outdoor
- Sparkler Exit
- Fog Machine
- Dancing on a Cloud
- Confetti Cannon
- Bubble Machine
- Snow Machine
- CO2 Cannon
- Open Flame Performers
- Open Flame Candles Allowed
- Open Flame in Enclosed Holders
- Electric Candles Only
- Hanging Installations
- Real Flower Petals Allowed
- Faux Flower Petals Allowed
- Wall Draping Allowed
- Ceiling Draping Allowed
518 East New York Avenue, DeLand, FL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average price range for venue rental?
During the busy season – September-May, venue rental rates range from $7,250-$11,280. Rental rate depends on day of the week and including accommodations.
What is included in that cost?
Exclusive Access to the 1 acre property during your rental time, 6 hours of Event Time within your rental time, 3,200 square feet of space in the Main Villa including kitchen, bedrooms, salon and bathrooms, 925 square feet of space in the Carriage House including kitchen, bathrooms and living space with gaming, Valet Service for event guests, Outdoor Ceremony under the oak trees, Folding ceremony chairs, Covered Pavilion with market lighting, Vintage style fruitwood rectangle tables, Fruitwood chiavari reception chairs, Round banquet tables and sweetheart table, Indoor cocktail reception with lounge furniture, Cocktail tables, Setup and Strike of all Villa Festa event furniture, Venue Manager onsite from event setup through strike, Preferred Wedding Pro List, Welcome Guide with tools, sample floor plans and timelines, Final Details Meeting with Villa Festa Sales Director, 60 min rehearsal
Does the venue provide catering and bar service? If so, what is the average cost per person?
Choice of 6 Caterers. Average cost of $43-$65 per person.
Is there a minimum for booking?
Depends on Catering Team chosen but most do not have a minimum.
Do you require wedding insurance?
Villa Festa requires every wedding pro to carry their own business liability insurance policy.
Why do couples choose this location?
The option to include a 2 night stay and host wedding weekend events. Incredible photo spots and included luxury event furniture.
What are the top three venue features?
1. historic estate aesthetic with modern touches2. accommodations included with the weekend package3. premium wooden event furniture included
Best piece of advice for couples planning a wedding.
Be open to different dates within your desired time of year when searching for your venue. Take the wedding pro recommendations from the venue to ensure a smooth wedding planning process and a smooth wedding day.
Owner/Sales Director
Beth McIntyre
With 15 years of experience in the Orlando Events Industry, Beth and her husband Brian bought and renovated this 100 year old home into a unique and charming event space. They opened the venue in 2022 and specialize in creating wedding weekend experiences for their couples. When she isn’t working, Beth enjoys trying to improve her golf swing, spending time with her 2 kids at Disney and finding new coffee shops.
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