The Alfond Inn is Winter Park's most sophisticated boutique wedding venue — a beautifully appointed hotel on New England Avenue where a priceless collection of contemporary art from the Rollins College permanent collection lines every corridor and public space. The hotel's intimate courtyard event space, ballroom, rooftop terrace, and prime Park Avenue location place guests within walking distance of Winter Park's acclaimed dining, boutique shopping, and cultural scene. The artful interiors create a wedding environment that feels genuinely cultured and curated — unlike any other hotel in Central Florida, and ideally suited to couples who want beauty, refinement, and a sense of place.
Best seasons to marry here
Plan your day here
When are you getting married?
Pick a day and I'll work out the light for it — sunset here, when golden hour opens, and the ceremony time that puts you inside it.
Planning your timeline
| Month | Sunset | Ceremony | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:50 PM | 3:50 PM | 2.6″ |
| February | 6:15 PM | 4:15 PM | 2.1″ |
| March | 7:33 PM | 5:33 PM | 2.7″ |
| April | 7:50 PM | 5:50 PM | 2.7″ |
| May | 8:08 PM | 6:08 PM | 3.7″ |
| June | 8:24 PM | 6:24 PM | 8.2″ |
| July | 8:24 PM | 6:24 PM | 8.1″ |
| August | 8:05 PM | 6:05 PM | 7.7″ |
| September | 7:31 PM | 5:31 PM | 6.5″ |
| October | 6:56 PM | 4:56 PM | 3.2″ |
| November | 5:32 PM | 3:32 PM | 1.7″ |
| December | 5:30 PM | 3:30 PM | 2.3″ |
Sunset times are calculated for this venue's coordinates, shown in EDT for the 15th of each month in 2026. Golden hour is the 60 minutes before sunset. The ceremony start is my rule of thumb — about 2 hours before sunset, so a short ceremony and family photos still leave the two of you in golden light. Adjust it to your own timeline. Average temperatures and rainfall are NOAA 1991–2020 normals from ORLANDO EXECUTIVE AP, 3.6 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
In-house catering
Bar / Alcohol
Full bar service; curated wine program
Music Curfew
11:00 PM
Rental Hours
6 hrs included
Vendors
Preferred vendor list
Rain Backup Plan
Indoor ballroom
Hurricane Season Note
June–November; inland urban hotel; minimal hurricane exposure
Verify Before You Book
Confirm current event minimums and 2025 wedding package details
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Sunset Direction
West-facing courtyard and terrace
Shade Coverage
Indoor ballroom and covered courtyard
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
Contemporary art collection corridors, courtyard ceremony space, rooftop terrace, New England Avenue Park Ave streetscape, Winter Park historic district setting
300 E New England Ave
Winter Park, FL
Parking
Valet and on-site parking
Nearest Airport
Orlando International Airport (MCO) · 17 mi
Guest Hotels
On-site; Park Plaza Hotel, Courtyard Winter Park nearby
