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About The Fort
Venue Manager at The Fort and owner of Jeané Cognac Designs, I’ve been bringing weddings to life since 2013.
As a planner, coordinator, florist, and designer, I’m passionate about creating beautiful celebrations and making every couple feel genuinely cared for. Where history meets happily ever after. The Fort is a one-of-a-kind wedding and event venue nestled on 300 picturesque acres in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida. Majestic oak canopies, beautiful gardens, the historic Elrey House, and our beloved cows give the property its unforgettable character, while an elegant climate-controlled reception hall brings refined comfort to every celebration. With indoor and outdoor ceremony options and space for up to 300 guests, The Fort is private, romantic, and truly one of a kind.
Hotels near The Fort
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Howey-In-The-Hills, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Rodeway Inn Clermont
- Lake Minneola Inn
- Key West Resort on Lake Dora
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tavares - Leesburg
- TownePlace Suites
- Villa Lagoon Inn
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
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Frequently asked questions
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Orlando weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in January, February, March, April, October, November, December. The driest months are January, November, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71° | 52° | 12% | 5:16 PM | 5:51 PM |
| Feb | 74° | 54° | 12% | 5:43 PM | 6:16 PM |
| Mar | 78° | 58° | 13% | 7:02 PM | 7:34 PM |
| Apr | 83° | 63° | 13% | 7:19 PM | 7:51 PM |
| May | 88° | 69° | 17% | 7:36 PM | 8:09 PM |
| Jun | 91° | 73° | 39% | 7:50 PM | 8:24 PM |
| Jul | 92° | 75° | 38% | 7:51 PM | 8:24 PM |
| Aug | 92° | 75° | 38% | 7:32 PM | 8:04 PM |
| Sep | 90° | 74° | 33% | 6:59 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Oct | 84° | 68° | 15% | 6:23 PM | 6:55 PM |
| Nov | 78° | 60° | 10% | 4:58 PM | 5:31 PM |
| Dec | 73° | 54° | 11% | 4:55 PM | 5:30 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Orlando Executive Airport (2.8 mi from Orlando). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Orlando.
Getting to Orlando
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MCO Orlando International Airport | 9 mi | 15 min |
| SFB Orlando Sanford International Airport | 19 mi | 30 min |
| DAB Daytona Beach International Airport | 49 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa | 77 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Jacksonville | 125 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Miami | 205 mi | 4 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Orlando; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 9541 Orange Blossom Rd, Howey-In-The-Hills, FL 34737, USA
- Where
- Howey-In-The-Hills · 27 miles northwest of central Orlando
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Florists · Day-Of Coordinators
- In Orlando
- One of 169 wedding venues we list · 5 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (407) 223-3079
- Website
- Visit site
- jeane@thefortfl.com
Around Howey-In-The-Hills
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 5 within 3 mi, 15 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 1 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Clermont, Groveland, Astatula, Yalaha
Distances are straight-line from The Fort; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Orlando.
Where The Fort works
Based in Orlando, Florida.