Florida Wedding Guide Checklist: Venue Questions Answered

Choosing your Florida wedding venue doesn't have to be difficult. The wedding blog website "Here Comes the Guide" recommends a venue checklist of faqs when choosing your wedding venue. Here are all the questions to ask your wedding venue answered.

About the Venue - The Basics

Call or text 352-533-7400 | Or us on our website contact us form.
So much! View our Rental Prices and all our amenities on our website and brochure.
We offer hourly, 6-hr and 12-hr rentals. There is an overtime fee ($125/ additional hr or $250 /hr after midnight). For more info, please see our rental policiesand venue prices on our website and brochure.
The $500 deposit is refundable. It’s due 30 days prior to your event. For further information, click on the this link about our venue rental policies.
To secure your event date and time, half of the venue fee is due at the contract signing. Please contact us or text us about the payment forms (cash, credit card, debit card, etc)
Of course. There is no additional cost. contact us to tell us your dates!
We have 2 changing areas available to rent. Click on the images of the luxury dressing rooms for the bride, groom and or wedding party below for more information. bridal suite room for rent with vanity and chic decor

groom changing room photo with sofa and comfy chairs
Yes. At our affordable prices, you can book our venue for multiple dates. Please contact us and provide the dates you are considering.
You may cancel or change your date. The 50% venue fee payment due at contract signing is not returnable.
You are required to purchase inexpensive "day-of" event insurance. Please review our venue rental policies for more info or text us.

About Food and Drinks

You may choose your own caterer, self-cater, order delivery service - you name it. We are an open vendor venue. Learn more about our open vendor policy, click on the link below: open venue BYO
Yes. The kitchen and bar area are available. Watch the video or click on the link below to learn more about our bar area and kitchen space
There is no food and beverage minimum at Anastassia Ballroom.
We require 7% sales tax and charge a cleaning fee.
Standard tables and chairs are included in the venue rental. Linens are available for additional fee. Explore our inexpensive suggestions for decor and plateware.
No fees. We are an open BYO venue. We do not charge a cake-cutting fee.

About Decor and Rentals

Yes, of course you may bring your own decorations!
Yes. You may move things around. Our venue coordinator can provide additional guidance about hanging items. Text us
Yes. We offer 16” x 20” yard signs. You can customize for parking or directions. We also provide 2 table-top easels and 1 floor easel display stand for your custom signs or photos about the event. See all our unique amenities

Outside Vendors and Staffing

Yes. You can hire your own vendors and even self cater. Here are some vendor suggestions.
We can provide chair and table set-up and cleanup / breakdown service for an additional fee
We can provide a list of preferred vendors.
No. You can rent one of our changing areas to use as coat check.
We offer hourly, 6-hr, and 12-hr rental options. For instance:
6-hr rental = 1-hr setup + 4-hr party + 1-hr cleanup / breakdown service.
We can provide chair and table set-up and cleanup / breakdown service for an additional fee.

Venue Logistics

We have a separate bar area. You can also use the kitchen for cocktails.
Yes, We provide 1 speaker, 2 microphones, karaoke microphone with every venue rental. There are multiple outlets around the venue.
Please call or text us for details. 352-533-7400
There is complimentary parking on-site and street parking available. Free parking is included with the venue rental.
3. Our restrooms are spacious and renovated. (TIP: Many event planners recommend 1 restroom for ever 50 people. )
We can provide a list of accommodations around the area.
Yes. You may leave left-over party items in our party supply grab bag for other hosts to use and prevent last-minute party emergencies.

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