Margaritaville Resort Orlando

ery beginning of the planning process to the final moments of our big day, everything was handled with such care, professionalism, and attention to detail. What truly set this experience apart, though, was working with Tamara, the Events Coordinator. She was nothing short of exceptional. Tamara is incredibly organized, responsive, and always one step ahead, which made the entire planning process smooth and stress-free. She took the time to understand our vision, respected every detail, and made sure our wedding reflected exactly who we are as a couple. What stood out the most, and something that meant the world to us, was Tamara’s cultural awareness and sensitivity. We incorporated several cultural traditions into our ceremony and reception, and Tamara not only welcomed them with enthusiasm, but knew about our traditions with depth. We are Palestinian from the Middle East, and for comparison, nearly every other venue in Orlando would send us the "Southeast Asian" package when they hear we are Palestinian. At Gaylord, after correcting the Event Sales rep multiple times (she kept referring to us as Pakistani versus Palestinian even though we corrected her 3-4 times), and at 2-3 times the cost, it was a no-brainer that we needed someone who was culturally aware. Tamara worked closely with our families to ensure every tradition was honored respectfully and authentically, and she did so with such grace and understanding. It was clear she genuinely cared about making everyone feel included and celebrated. Our tradition is a Henna and a Wedding Reception (a 2 day event). We initially wanted 2 different locations, one for each event. My wife was set on one or two specific locations. I "shopped around" and almost jokingly called Margaritaville (alcohol themed resort for a Palestinian culture that prohibits alcohol) to see what other venues offered to do comparisons. Not only was Margaritaville less expensive, the meal options were better, the ballroom was nicer than every other ballroom we saw in person (we saw about 15 other ballrooms), the resort was better, and the Team there actually ensured every little nuance to our vision was attainable without more than an inquiry to their team where we had an almost opposite experience everywhere else. Margaritaville made us feel like they were lucky to have our business, while other venues made us feel like we were lucky that they took 15 minutes out of their day to see the resort and ball room. In the end, we hosted both events at Margaritaville AND the price for both days came in less expensive than most competitors for a single day event. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful and seamless everything was—and we know that wouldn’t have been possible without Tamara’s leadership and dedication. If you’re looking for a venue that not only delivers stunning spaces and top-notch service but also has a true professional like Tamara at the helm with her dedicated team, look no further. We are so grateful for everything Margaritaville did to make our 2 day event unforgettable!

he whole management showed up on days of event and asked if there was anything else they could do. The facilities at margaritaville are amazing but the Human Resourse at this resort is phenomenal. Definitely would recommend anyone reading this to go for margaritaville with out any doubts. You will love it!!!

and made sure we had everything we asked for. Planning a destination wedding from Massachusetts was scary at first, but Tamara made it so easy and so perfect. The terrace where we had our ceremony provided the perfect backdrop. The cocktail hour space with the built in bar and the Seagrass room were gorgeous! The perfect vibe. The food - 10 stars!!! I was nervous that the food wouldn't be as good as it was for the food tasting and I have to say that it was even better. The Chef was top notch. Everyone is still talking about the steak months later. I highly recommend Margaritaville as a wedding venue! I will treasure our Wedding memories and can't wait to return for a honeymoon!

had a large lawn for our outdoor Sangeet and Ceremony, and a picture perfect spot for our Haldi. The huge banquet hall was perfect for our reception. They had ample indoor/outdoor spaces for our events. We loved that our guests could all stay at the hotel (with a very affordable rate) and enjoy the events all in one place. Margaritaville felt so homey and cozy. Special shoutout to Tamara and Kirk who were so accommodating during our planning process, and made sure that we felt like guests of honor throughout the weekend. They showed so much enthusiasm for our wedding. Having a venue that cares about you and is flexible to your needs was a game changer, since we could rely on them for so many needs. I highly recommend this venue.

perience in a similar line of business. They can make any dreamer reality and I would recommend this venue to anyone! We absolutely loved our wedding and a lot of that was thanks to Tamara!

cked it out of the park!! When the hurricane decided to try and derail my plans, Tamara was a driving force with reassurances , concessions, and options for our guests that truly elevated our experience! She went above and beyond what any other venue would do to make my wedding an amazing experience right from the start and never floundered or flinched during the hurricane! She gave me the confidence to push through and it was the best decision I’ve ever made! Everything was first class! On an economy budget! The professionalism by her and the staff was impeccable! My guests were blown away by the delicious food and beverages provided at the welcome party and the wedding, not to mention the beautiful ceremony space! It was amazing! 10 out of 10 i recommend Margaritaville Resort in Kissimmee!! From the cottages, to the resort pool to the venue perfection!! Thank you Tamara for everything you do! It was truly magical !!

h venue, each menu, and additional items and services. The catering manager (Lissette) and staff were professional and attentive. The wedding coordinator (Michelle) assigned to our event knew exactly how to get everyone where they needed to be and when. When a few things needed changing at the last minute, they were able to facilitate solutions. The entire weekend went so smoothly because the Margaritaville event staff made sure it flowed.

who was nothing but a pleasure to work with. She was very understanding of my stress of having to get her up to speed on my vision and went above and beyond to make sure our day was everything I envisioned. She was always quick to respond and on the money. She was always an advocate for us and worked hard to accomplish each and every one of my asks. We had a wonderful final walkthrough/tasting a few months prior to the wedding which left us with minimal finalizations to do ahead of the big day. All in all, I would recommend Margaritaville Orlando as a Wedding Venue and working with Lissette if possible.

o reach anyone in the events department. To make a long story short, I was making phone calls and emails for months with no response. There were about 6 months left before my wedding when I was finally able to reach someone. It turns out that my wedding coordinator had left the hotel, and no one ever reached out to me regarding the change. The lack of communication was unprofessional. Luckily my new wedding coordinator Lissette was very responsive, helpful, and overall lovely to work with. My wedding planner Manuela, who was subcontracted by Margaritaville, was also amazing. Both of these ladies made sure every detail was taken care of and to my liking. The venue itself has a classy beach vibe. Everyone who attended was very satisfied with the meal choices, drink options, and delicious cake (included with my package). It was a rocky start, but the end product was a wedding of my dreams.

was able to respond in a timely manner. The price per person is all inclusive (food, cake, drinks, etc.), depending on the package you choose. We also stayed on property, the rooms were so nice and the property is stunning. Margaritaville is a pretty penny, but worth every cent.

had a question about tables or tastings, I would be directed to the newest manager and they would have no idea what wedding was happening when. I started second guessing my venue choice until Ashley came in. She was great to work with and answered all of my questions and made sure I wasn't stressing too much. She helped throughout the planning process and was there day of which was a huge plus! Booking MRO was the best decision ever! From the staff at the front desk to the servers working my wedding were outstanding! Everyone was so nice and happy to be there! 1000/10 recommend this venue to couples!!

as of planning and our stay. We would recommend Margaritaville to anyone and everyone who ask about a destination wedding and a place for vacation. Ashley you are truly an asset to the company and your level of professionalism, care and expertise is outstanding. Thank you for caring and most importantly being amazing and a true gem. We will never forget your kindness and your beautiful soul. Many blessings to you, Isa and Yvette Harvey.

acking. We had one person (Jacob) that kept trying make us change our plans to something that would be easier for him but was not what we wanted. We honestly weren’t sure what to expect when our day rolled around. It got to the point where we were super defeated and just wanted the wedding to be over and whatever happened happened. Then enter the angel that is Kelsey O’Conner. We told her our frustrations with everything (and one) we had had to that point and that we simply just weren’t excited. She COMPLETELY turned things around and exceeded our expectations. She was quick to respond- put out fires before we knew there were fires, and made our day the best ever. She even had to deal with my type A mom who can be a bit overwhelming and held her own in a nice professional way (which is saying something!) Margaritaville has an absolute treasure with Kelsey. Our Wedding was HUGE (and we even had a wedding crasher that Margaritaville dealt with for us) and all of our guests talked about how wonderful everything was from the atmosphere to the food. We had a lot of out of town guests that stayed both in the hotel and at the cottages and said it was one of the best vacations They’ve had in a long time.

edding things still were not correct & i was trying to get them fixed. they also showed edited pics of the venue & i was highly upset & disappointed when i got there. we had a lot of issues the morning of the wedding too, but my dad handled it & then they finally gave us everything promised & more. i asked multiple times about the honeymoon suite & they called the night before the wedding saying we had the suite that night & the next night. it was too late to use it the first night as we both already had other places to stay. they also would not close down the one side of the pool during the ceremony so people were standing in the back ground at the pool watching the wedding. someone also walked RIGHT behind us & photobombed our first kiss. the whole thing was very unorganized & we paid way to much to be treated the way i was. not once did they offer a discount or anything for not communicating with me. i went the WHOLE month before the wedding without speaking to a single person there. i will say, my photographer is a amazing & so our pictures look beautiful thanks to her editing skills getting the people & unwanted stuff out of the background. we did receive a lot of compliments on the food & the guests experience, despite the stress & issues we had to deal with to get it how it was supposed to be, we’ll close to it anyways.

g, but you know why that is? Because of my incredible day-of-coordinator Samantha Follmer as well as the ambiance of the venue itself. This is how it started; Kasey Bussell sold the venue she made us feel so confident in our decision with signing here. She was sweet, down-to-earth, had years of experience, and just made us feel like we were her main priority. Three to four months go by, Kasey sends out a beautiful resignation email due to family matters - to all her clients to reassure them she will only find the best talent to take over her role. Kasey hired a woman named Kristie who had worked for Disney events for numerous years. Again, I reached out to her and explained my wedding vision. But, only about a month in, Kristie resigns leaving my wedding with only 6 months left to yet another venue coordinator. No one reached out to me to let me know Kristie left. I called around and finally, someone told me that a man named Jacob was to take over my wedding now. He was not on top of it at all. Every single time I called him he would always say, “remind me of your wedding again, I don’t have your file in front of me,” Very shortly after, Jacob left/got fired. Two weeks before my wedding! No venue coordinator. Rose Pope (Jacob’s Boss) took over my wedding two weeks before my big day. Even after countless phone calls, emails, and in-person meetings with Jacob, Rose Pope had no clue what my wedding entailed. So once again, I had to re-explain every detail again! The worst part was during my wedding reception (the last hour) they called me over (The Bride) to sign papers acknowledging the total cost of the wedding! DURING MY WEDDING. On the last hour of my special day, they wanted me to sign papers! If you ask me, it was a huge red flag to call over the bride at the very end of the night after a few drinks to sign some papers in the dark. It was so disrespectful and disturbing to me. The venue food was good but again, they ran out of food during my cocktail hour so numerous of my guests could not eat even though we paid for the number of total guests to have passed hors d'oeuvres. Rose did everything she could to not be involved and made the minimum possible effort. If we did not hire a day-of coordinator, the whole wedding would have failed in Rose’s hands. In the final two weeks before my wedding, Rose would go multiple days without responding to calls or emails, often requiring me to follow up 2-3 times. In meeting with Rose with my family during the rehearsal, rose made a short appearance but her lack of a sense of urgency or any reassurance was immediately apparent. When we questioned her about things that were supposed to be in order, Rose responded in a disrespectful manner that left us all shocked afterwards, which even more so lowered our confidence in Rose’s ability to handle everything. Rose did not show up for even one minute during my whole wedding. The reception room and open bar were paid for until 10pm. They started breaking down the bar at 9:40pm and no one was allowed to drink anymore. Overall, please do not book this event space, they really dropped the ball on every aspect of my wedding weekend. I spent countless hours and thousands of dollars getting stressed out, disappointed the whole weekend of my wedding and even during my reception.

sure our guests were well taken care of. They were even able to set aside a Yichud Room for us to seclude in after our ceremony, with a selection of our appetizers and a bottle of champagne for us to sip on while why calmed down from the ceremony. Our suit we stayed in we gorgeous and they were able to make everything we asked for happen. I can’t say enough good things about our experience with Margaritaville resort in Orlando as a wedding venue!

taff was absolutely wonderful. Jessica, the event coordinator, is prompt with communication and makes you feel heard. The staff who catered to us throughout the weekend were so great.

mmodating and helped in whatever it was i needed to make the brides vision a reality. In part of the planning process, they always answered emails right away and also fit the dietary needs of the wedding guests even though certain things were not on the menu. I hope I get to work another wedding here soon!

ried since we first walked in. They made planning the wedding process as stress free as possible and would highly recommend them for your wedding!

come true. We loved the food, the venue, the staff nothing but us mattered that day. Thank you Jessica and her team you were all amazing......

they put into this wedding. But I will just say that we loved getting married here.

dinators did a FANTASTIC job in every area. The resort itself is so beautiful that we hardly needed any decor.

edding. The lobby, the landscaping, the cottages, and the venue were just BREATHTAKINGLY beautiful. The catering, alcohol, and the linens were all handled through Margaritaville and it was so easy! We originally started working with Kacey but when she had to leave due to unforeseen circumstances, Grace stepped in for Kacey and completely WOWed us. Kacey and Grace were super helpful, very knowledgeable, very kind, and knew how to get the job done!!! Our requests were handled in a timely manner and we got everything we could have possibly dreamed of! Grace was there for me more than I ever expected the day of the wedding and did everything in her power to make sure everything ran smoothly and everything was up to par. Margaritaville was a BEAUTIFUL venue inside and out and I definitely recommend having it here for your fairytale wedding!!

! Food amazing! Staff friendly and extremely responsive! Kasey is a miracle worker and honestly helped us have the wedding of our dreams! Really no place better! Thanks for everything!

yable and easy process. Kasey made sure we had everything we wanted and made working with our vendors so easy. This was our dream wedding at the perfect venue! I highly recommend taking the time to view this beautiful place and meet the wonderful staff!

e would lead to a memorable night for us, our family and our friends and we were so right. Kasey was super attentive every single step of the way helping to ensure every detail was perfected so we would have the night we were dreaming of. Every single one of our guests was blown away by the venue, the food and the the staff. Every single detail from the planning to execution of our event to literally the best food we have ever experienced at a wedding was a hit for us and our guests and my husband and I truly got to experience the night of our lives due to the Kasey and the Margaritaville team! If you are looking for the perfect venue to say I do and want to work with a team that goes above and beyond to make your day special, look no further than Margaritaville. Kasey and her team will go above and beyond to make it a event to remember.

y how I had envisioned. The food and drinks were fabulous! All of our guests have gone on and on about how much fun they had. The vendors we hired from the preferred vendor list were excellent (DJ and florist). I would recommend this venue to anyone. It was the perfect combination of fun, vibrant tropical and upscale.

ption. Kasey was prompt and very helpful with planning and made sure everything was taken care of. Highly recommend!!

Our dinner was inside euphoria! We originally were going to be outside on the balcony.. but weather was a little chilly and Kasey just instantly helped me out and gave us a private spot inside! Our wedding was only us and 9 guests, but when I entered the restaurant the whole place was cheering!! The staff.. the kitchen.. even the band!! They were hands down the best!! Couldn’t be happier!!!! Thank you so so so much!! Memory of a lifetime!! We will be back!!

blind and only relied on pictures and reviews and we are so thankful we did. We planned everything virtually and Kasey made it extremely easy with FaceTime calls and walk thru’s. The resort was everything and more! Our group of 70 was able to easily book a room or cottage how they wanted. Several had many favorite staff by the end of the trip. From hiring vendors to the in house staff everything was more than we imagined.

ep into Margaritaville you are transported to paradise, The smell of Mother Ocean is sprayed in the lobby, the margarita glasses hanging from the ceiling producing light, and the amazing beach like atmosphere is breathtaking. We worked with Kasey who is a dream and was there every step of the way, I couldn't have asked for a better planner to help me make this day more magical. My wedding photographer was able to take effortlessly beautiful photos because the property is so gorgeous. I would defiantly recommend looking into this venue before making any decisions. We love Margaritaville Resort Orlando !!!

of our questions, no matter how small! The event staff also did such an incredible job making sure our wedding went off without a hitch. I would recommend this venue to ANYONE looking to have a fun, safe, atmosphere. Even with COVID-19 happening, MRO was careful to follow all guidelines put in place and thanks to them we were able to have the wedding of our dreams! Thank you for everything!!

k and service. Kasey is able to accommodate any request you may have. I recommend this venue to any newly engaged couple who likes the tropical feel, amazing menu choices and open bar. Kasey is able to make planning a wedding feel easy and assuring. We highly recommend this venue!

g on the day of our wedding, but Kasey thought of a creative way to keep my ceremony outdoors and covered. The pictures were amazing! During the reception, the staff was so attentive and helpful. They even took good care of us at the pool the following day! We truly had the best experience at Margaritaville! I will be recommending this venue to all of my friends!

resort save the day and give them a spectacular location, but matched their original pricing. The best part, this resort was much more my couples style. It was just perfect for them. They had an amazing day and everything was just perfect!!

o helped with everything. I kind of expected the planner Margaritaville assigned for us to limit help to just resort related items, but she guided me through all of the steps for the big day (she suggested DJ's, helped us pick our officiant, get our marriage license, among several other things!). A handful of our guests have special dietary needs and Kasey and the chef had everything handled. The plates all looked beautiful and tasted just as good as they looked. Of course Covid changed our wedding but Kasey was in constant communication with us. Sometimes it was even multiple times in a week! We ended up having a much smaller wedding than first planned and Margaritaville Resort Orlando was very accommodating throughout the entire experience. Everyone who joined us stayed at the resort and they also enjoyed every moment of it! We spent a lot of time at the pool. The pool staff were so friendly and we loved our pool side cabanas! It was truly an amazing experience and now we are looking forward to renewing our vows at the wedding we originally planned (next year at Margaritaville Resort Orlando of course)!

ract, to sample the various hors d'oeuvres and entrees. We felt extremely pampered! There was attention to presentation of each dish, and the selections were delicious. We cannot wait until our April wedding.

nd friendly. The pastry, Catharina, very creative, thanks for my cake. Everyone loved the bartender, Christian, for his good humor and careful attention. We are very pleased. thanks everyone!

l hour outdoors. The weather was beautiful and the wedding was at 5:00 so we got amazing sunset pictures. The reception was held indoors in the Rose Compass Ballroom. We had Surf and Turf that was absolutely delicious, the guests raved about the food and service. It is hard to get the meals all perfect for a party of 110 but they managed to do that. What is really great about this place is most of the guests stayed in the cottages on the property so when all festivities were over they could just walk back to their cottage or hotel room. We also held the rehearsal dinner. I would highly recommend this place for all events. As an added bonus it is about 2 miles to the Animal Kingdom. Most of the guests that came to the wedding also enjoyed a day or two at Disney!

rough. In those 35 days, Kasey and the whole staff were nothing but incredible! They did anything and everything we needed before and while we were there. The location was stunning and everything was perfect. Absolutely get married here!

g and always made sure every detail was taken care of! Definitely a great spot if you are looking for that key west vibe.