The Veranda At Thornton Park
We are a Community Event Space.
The Veranda at Thornton Park is one of the most sought after event venues in Central Florida. The Venue offers timeless elegance within four beautiful courtyards rich in history.
Nestled below century –old trees are colonial era buildings that cater to both privacy and community. We help people to step away from busy life, to spend time with one another. If it is a wedding, business meeting, team meeting, birthday party, or community event our team will make sure it is memorable.
You deserve a location and experience worthy of your special day!
Allow The Veranda at Thornton Park to take your guests beyond the four walls of a traditional ballroom and incase your guests with history and surroundings.
Located in the heart of Downtown Orlando’s historic Thornton Park, on a campus of five elegantly restored 20th Century homes, The Veranda has been the host to hundreds of events including, weddings, corporate gala’s, family reunions, bridal showers, baby showers, conferences, educational seminars, and charity events.
Ricardo Pierre
22:59 03 Jan 23
Worked there to help setup the Candleight Show. The atmosphere when candles are all lit was amazing, and the performers played some great music. Would recommend for people wanting to enjoy a great experience in Orlando.
Garrett Bremer
18:15 27 Oct 22
This little hideaway courtyard is always hosting both private and public events. There are both temporary and permanent vendors of various goods and food. The look of the place is pleasantly cozy and inviting.
Renee White
22:20 15 Oct 22
I had the amazing pleasure of having my wedding at this venue on October 8th of this year, after my original venue was flooded by the hurricane. I was in a state of shock, watching my nearly years worth of planning be washed away. We called almost every venue, from Sanford to Orlando, to no avail. Then suddenly the wife of one of my groomsmen reached out to me after learning of the devastation. She had already contacted Felicia, from The Veranda at Thorton Park, and she just happened to miraculously have my date open up 48 prior to my wedding day. After my original venue refused to transfer our event to The Veranda at Thorton Park, Felicia kicked into high gear. She helped my family put together my entire wedding in less than 48 hours. From staff to equipment, she made herself and anything that we needed available to us. This place is beautiful and it ended up being exactly where we were supposed to be. I would recommend this place to any and everyone. It turned out to be the most amazing night of my life. I’m so appreciative.
Ndaia Hamilton
13:32 12 Oct 22
I had the pleasure of coordinating my aunts wedding over the past weekend at this lovely venue. Felicia was amazing! Due to the hurricane, we had to book a new venue 2 days before the wedding and she was very helpful and understanding and was able to squeeze us in and be very hands on in helping us with the process. She worked with us in so many ways and I am very glad that I had Felicia there to work with. She was there to help in any way possible to help me ensure that my aunts wedding flowed perfectly and was amazing. All around Felicia and her staff were nothing short from amazing and I would really be honored to be able to work with such a bright spirited person again in the future! Let me not forget to add how she also knows how to party ! All around it was a great venue with a great team!! Would definitely recommend this venue to everyone!
Joseph Smith
04:51 18 Jun 22
A lovely venue! Farmers markets many nights of the week and a lovely spot to celebrate a special occasion!
Jeff Roe
23:58 12 Jun 22
Very nice B&B location. Unit well maintained good amenities. Wi-Fi password invalid, didn't matter greatly for short stay. Good unit for longer stay too. Tub spout & showerhead could use some attention but still functional. Would certainly stay again.
Carol Melissa
17:37 29 Apr 22
Such an awesome venue located in Thornton Park! I love how there's an event almost every night and always such cool vendors. The vegan markets and the Thursday nights are my favorite. Always good vibes and music. And awesome management! 😁
Nathan Reyes
01:32 06 Jan 22
Vendors at the event are disrespectful and double park in the parking lot in the corner next to the school. They've gotten employees at the Anthony's nearby stuck despite the fact that the parking is public after 6.
Mike Abreu
01:23 01 Nov 21
Enjoyed the visit. A little bit tight but open air and cute. Overall that entire area is so nice to walk around.
Brenton Bruns II
02:42 24 Sep 21
Quaint n nice owner... lots of notes of what yo do n what not to do...lol
Toni Shifalo
16:24 13 Sep 21
Wow what a great patio for concerts!Quaint houses surround the large area hidden away from the street but right in the middle of the entertainment district.
Carolina Irais
14:43 01 Jul 21
Felicia and her team are nothing short of amazing! Make sure to check them out for your next event!
Spikey Lenord
13:36 21 Mar 21
Amazing place! Amazing music and vendors! Looks like new Orleans in my opinion haha. Felicia is a sweetheart!
Jessica Teasdale
19:49 11 Mar 21
I'm not one to write negative reviews (this may be my first ever) but I feel the need to write this to warn other brides. I noticed most wedding reviews are older and about different venue managers/ day of coordinators. Felicia took down the pergola she knew I had measured for decorations weeks before my wedding and claimed she emailed me about it and didn't. Two weeks before the wedding she met and took both my parents numbers saying she'd contact my dad that coming Monday about renting an ice machine and send my mom pictures of the new pergola... never heard from her. My photographer set up a meeting with her assistant to view the venue that Felicia never showed up to. At my rehearsal, she let her phone die with the schedule on it which she didn't print and acted totally lost. The day of I had a lot of family volunteer to help decorate but Felicia said "no no no" to just drop them off the night before.. She also claimed she checked my linens and that they would have "perfect creases" from being boxed and shipped... When I arrived to the venue the linens were a huge wrinkled mess and she didn't have the drapery up at the alter for us to decorate. We ended up scrambling for hours when we were supposed to be getting ready trying to use her dryers and steamer to de-wrinkle the linens and decorate. She said it was because of the humidity (??) and just kind of stood around while my bridesmaids, aunt, mom and I attempted to fix the linens and put up all the decorations she said would be ready. When my makeup artist noticed us all struggling to decorate instead of getting ready she tried to talk to Felicia and Felicia became rude and said in front of my mom that she didn't care if my things got rained on. Felicia also offered me a half circle sweetheart table that she never acknowledged was broken... I saw it laying by trash pickup later that night. That day was also cold so Felicia offered me two heaters on site that she never mentioned a charge for then overdrew my bank account for.. again claiming she sent an email that I mysteriously never got (I'm a professional and never have trouble receiving emails)... mind you I'd already paid her close to $6,000 and don't usually use that card unless I know beforehand and transfer the money. The morning of the wedding Felicia also told my dad she tested her heaters and the three heaters I rented separately the night before but then she couldn't get them started during dinner so my Uncle had to stop eating to turn all the heaters on. She also told the caterer they weren't allowed to serve shots but tried to keep me from speaking with the caterer saying it was their rule not to serve shots (I could tell she was acting strange about the situation trying to keep me from my caterer manager) but when I went and asked the caterer they informed me that Felicia was the one that told the bartenders no shots (why lie??). Felicia also told me my cake person never contacted her and when I reached out to my cake person they informed they had reached out multiple times by both phone and email. The pool and pond were both extremely dirty the day of as well and pool cleaning supplies were left out... Felicia had told both my photographer and I during a pre-walk through that that would all be gone and cleaned the day of. I sent a text to Felicia explaining all these issues and she simply didn't care to respond. INSANE for the high price. If another venue manager takes over I will say this actual venue is really really cool. I'm so thankful that all my other vendors were so amazing but my photographer basically became my day of coordinator (she pointed out 45 minutes after scheduled that we never did the garter and bouquet toss) and basically ran the ceremony. My wedding turned out great despite of Felicia but I wish I would have been able to enjoy and get ready with my friends the day of my wedding instead of having to deal with all this and calm my mom down because of the way Felicia acted and how unprepared she was. Warning.. if you rent this venue don't depend on the manager for anything.
Erica Bindu
21:10 03 Mar 21
Love, love, love this place. I have done multiple events here in the summer, fall, winter, and spring. Felicia is always amazing, professional, which is very hard for a lot of women to do LOL she is amazing. The vibe is beautiful, happy, free, just all in all lovely.
Erica Ramirez
22:11 23 Feb 21
This is an amazing space for community and private events! There are also beautiful air bnbs available too!
Yessica Henao
12:59 22 Sep 20
INLOVE WITH THIS COZY AND CUTE VENUE. I love going there for the Orlando Vegan Market on Sundays from 10am-2pm
Michelle Labriak
19:51 14 Feb 20
Great venue!! Felicia was so helpful and kind. I couldnt have asked for a better event coordinator. She went above and beyond. Our celebration of life was AMAZING!!! HIGHLY recommend
Natali Marin
02:51 09 Oct 19
Orlando vegan market took place here my first time and really liked it , I would add better music like more variety/bands and also some people like really in the back of the venue was not easy to find, so if maybe redistribute in a way that everyone would be easy to reach that'd be good, more seats for having your food not on your feet it'd be even better as well... oh! and parking.. Otherwise great, location, vendors, environment, vibes, time, liked it!
jodi ledford
17:30 29 Apr 19
This is the best outdoor entertainment venue that I've been to in Orlando. The courtyard setting is really beautiful. Plus, there is public parking less than a block away which is very convenient.
DJ J'rel
17:14 11 Apr 19
I love this venue. I am the Event Build Manager and enjoy transforming the venue for every occasion. It has the southern elegance and class you would expect from a downtown venue. There is an ample amount of space available, as well as a pool and Airbnb options. All event types are welcome.
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