need a couple recommendations from Orlando brides...

shune4life

Hi!  I live in Fort Lauderdale and will be getting married in Otown in May.  We're both teachers, and  are aying for the wdding ourselves, which means we're definitely trying to do things on a budget.  Since it's a (mini) destination wedding for us, I have to do a lot of reserach online and was hoping you guys would have some good suggestions!  I need:

1.  Rehersal dinner venue - all of our guests are from out of town and many won't have cars.  We're all staying at the Hilton so we'd want something easily accessible from the hotel.

2.  Flowers - We're not doing floral centerpieces, so I only need the bouquets and boutineers.  Someone said there's a Publix that as a floral specialist and that they do inexpensive flowers.  open to other suggestion too.

3.  Transportation - We'll need a limo for us as well as a bus/trolley to take our guests from the hotel to the wedding venue (Cypress Grove Park).

Thanks in advance for all of your advice:)

Britt1406

Which Hilton? We'll be able to give some RD suggestions if we have a better idea of the location.

shune4life

The Hilton Orlando, near the convention center...

Britt1406

If you are near the convention center you basically have all of I drive to choose from. It's very touristy, but they have a ton of choices. Is there a particular type of food you are looking for? I'd check out the restaurants in Pointe Orlando: http://www.pointeorlando.com/dining.php There's a variety to choose from and some of them I hear a really good, I don't get down there very often anymore but a lot of my friends live in the area.

irisheyezfsu

I drive is full of places to eat.  It will probably cost you a pretty penny to get all your guests from I-drive to Crypress Grove though.  They aren't that close to each other. Ever look into check out downtown places to stay. Less touristy and much better location.

aleznoff

Restaurants near where you're guests are staying:
Maggianos - It is a great Italian restaurant for large groups 
Taverna Opa - Yummy Greek.  I am going their for my bachelorette party dinner. 

In regards to a florist, it really depends on the flowers you want.  Many florists will work within your budget.  I am using Country Club Flowers, and I think they are honest, reasonable and highly creative.  Their phone number is 407-328-9899.  Website is www.countryclubflowershop.com .

I can't recommend any transportation.