Have you ever heard of Winter Haven in Florida? This lesser known city is a true hidden gem of Central Florida and has a lot to offer.
Winter Haven is a city in central Florida, known for its canal-linked Chain of Lakes. Several lakes have waterside parks and eateries, as well as boat ramps and water-sports rentals. With 50 lakes within or bordering its city limits, Winter Haven is known as the Chain of Lakes City and Water Ski Capital of the World.
Winter Haven is situated an hour southwest of Orlando and about an hour east of Tampa. It is directly accessible by train and can also be reached by a combination of flight and rental car from both Orlando and Tampa.
Winter Haven has many wedding venues, including ranches, ballrooms, and parks, that can be good for destination weddings. For the guests it offers a lot of theme park fun including Legoland and lakeside recreation. So if ocean is not a primary requirement for your destination wedding, you are still getting great weather and lots of palm trees in Winter Haven. Plus amazing lake views that can even outshine some ocean beaches.
Due to abundance of the resorts and theme parks, you will not have any issues finding accommodations in Winter Haven. And it will be cheaper in general, compared to the coastal beach towns. All these factors combined make Winter Haven a great choice for the destination wedding.
What is the best time of the year for the wedding in Winter Haven? Dry season, from October through early May, when it’s not that hot, not cold and not humid. Summer months will bring a lot of heat, rain and humidity.
If you are looking for a local guidance and quality Winter Haven Florida wedding photography in the region, Best Memories Photography will be happy to help you plan your perfect wedding and create your best memories!