Our beautiful 2 story lakeside lodge was built in 1925. The Italian inspired architecture and stunning views have made it a popular vacation spot for the elite and famous in the past. Now an exclusive hire venue, it has been tastefully renovated to complement the original cypress ceilings, grand staircases, and period chandeliers throughout.
With an indoor capacity of 150 guests in the ballroom, or outdoor capacity of 200 guests either in the courtyard or on the lawn overlooking Lake Pierce , Bella Cosa is the perfect space to cater to all your requirements.
We have one, or two-day venue rental packages available, with optional on-site accommodation in our 11 guest suites for up to 38 people. Not to mention a dedicated âgetting ready roomâ providing the perfect space to prepare for your big day.
Megan Pantoja(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-05-2022 Making the decision to do my wedding at BellaCosa was in the bridal room, I looked at my mom and we both cried and knew right then and there it was the one! Once the day came it was the best day of my life, everything was just perfect, and the man the was in charge to help if we needed anything was amazing, he helped in any way possible and us once the wedding was done we also helped clean up and made the place look almost the same as we walked in. Iâm more than happy that we placed our wedding there, all the guest loved it and also asked for reviews for their future events. 100/100 đ Reviewed on 19-06-2022
Mary Magee(other)5 out of 5 Rating
From the very beginning of our wedding planning process through the morning after our stay, Bella Cosa Lakeside was an absolute dream! They were so organized, professional, and warm through our planning. We were able to visit the venue multiple times before the big day to meet with coordinators and help form our vision for our wedding day. On the day of the wedding, the team were incredible to work with. I woke up with an excruciating muscle spasm in my back and could hardly move. The venue coordinators spent time to call local chiropractors that could come to the venue to help me feel better! I was blown away. The day went off without a hitch. The guests kept coming up to me to tell me how stunning the venue was! We stayed the night in the guest rooms upstairs, which were lovely, as well. Everything went amazingly!! Thank you so much for an unforgettable experience. I wouldn't change anything. Reviewed on 04-12-2023
Robyn Rossi(other)5 out of 5 Rating
I LOVEEEE THIS VENUE! I would recommend to anyone. Every time I stepped foot in this venue I felt an immense amount of joy, itâs just such a beautiful spot and exactly what we wanted. The staff was friendly and easy to work with and always allowed me to do additional visits if I needed. Reviewed on 28-11-2023
Megan R.(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Book with them now!!! What can I say about Bella Cosa other than how organized, detailed, and caring they are. I have been in the event planning industry for 15+ years and this team does it right. Outstanding customer service, and and amazing venue that have it all. Lori and the team assisted in making my day flawless, and my guests loved the location. I could not be more impressed with them, they are the real deal! Reviewed on 20-11-2023
Annie Hart(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Bella Cosa was a no brainer as soon as I saw it. Being in central Florida, most venues are barns, which are fine...just not my style. I have always been drawn to more European style weddings and Bella Cosa provides EXACTLY that. The staff was so helpful and I love that they actually sent regular check-in emails in the months leading up to the wedding. They answered all of my questions in a very timely manner. I even had a minor complaint in the planning process (I'll get to that later), but they handled it with grace and made me feel validated in my concern. We booked one of the packages that allowed us to stay the weekend, which is ABSOLUTE MUST, especially if you have lots of out of towners. Everyone was blown away by the venue and how gorgeous it was. Our guests the day of said the same thing. One of my friends said I absolutely outdid myself with the wedding (and they knew me as the wedding obsessed girl who has been planning her wedding since college), and Bella Cosa was a big part of that. The one downside to the venue is that it is in a pretty remote location, and doesn't really make traveling there easy if you aren't driving (which a few of my friends didn't). The complaint I referenced earlier was finding out that rideshares are not really a thing there, even though when I first toured the venue the staff member who gave the tour said it wasn't an issue. However, that may have been an error on her part only, because later on when I double checked, they did say that rideshares weren't reliable. That being said, it was a very small hiccup. Besides that, I have nothing but good things to say and Caitlyn, the venue coordinator the day of, was a huge help. Thank you so much to Bella Cosa for making our dream come true! Reviewed on 06-05-2023
Tanya & Alexander Eijkenduijn(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-12-2022 ABSOLUTE PERFECTION. When we first looked at BellaCosa, we were told our date had already been taken. This was heartbreaking as we fell in live with the venue. About 3 weeks after our initial visit, we went out for a second tour knowing that if we still felt like this was our venue, that we would have to change our date. We inquired and stated that we knew there were no Saturdays in December and wanted to see what H=January had. Immediately they said they just had a cancellation and our date was available. We snatched it quickly. This venue is a stunner. The staff is extremely professional and helpful. The bonus of being able to rent rooms upstairs overnight made everything perfect. Ample room in the Bride's ready room for a large party to get ready. Lots of space for guests to steal away and get a private moment away. Beautiful scenery. You really do not need much decor here. This manor home is the perfect setting for our dream wedding. We can't say enough about this venue. It was nice waking up and walking the grounds taking in the view of the place you were just married at - without the decor. PLease put this venue on your tour list! You will be impressed. Reviewed on 17-01-2023
Alondra Montelongo(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 02-04-2022 To the BellaCosa Team,Ivan and I want to thank you for allowing us to have our extra special moments at your venue. I will never forget how you all helped Ivan surprise me with a proposal under that beautiful oak tree. The way everything was orchestrated was absolutely a dream come true. We will also never forget all the emails exchanged with Sam about our wedding, and her patience with us when we asked a million questions. Sheâs a gem, never let her go! We will most certainly never forget the help we received on our wedding week and day. Thank you for going out of your way to help save our wedding. Yes, it did get a little crazy for a moment when the storm hit, but thank goodness we had Chase. He was a trooper and helped SO much. At the end of the day, we had a blast!Your venue is absolutely beautiful. All of our guests expressed how breathtaking everything was. The splendor of the venue made our guests totally forget what had happened with the storm, haha. You will all be part of a story that we will tell to our children someday. Thank you for working with us to make our dream wedding come true. Youâre the best!Love,Alondra and Ivan Leon Reviewed on 12-06-2022
Stephanie Fagan(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-01-2022 We love love love BellaCosa Lakeside and their team! In the planning stages, Becky, Lyttie, Melissa, and Samantha were so helpful and responsive. They were able to answer all our questions and accommodate any requests we had.On the actual wedding day, Charles was on site and was super helpful with getting us setup and definitely contributed to everything being easy and flowing well for us. The venue itself is gorgeous and was the perfect place for us to tie the knot. The view of the lake is amazing and the place is so charming that you actually end up saving some money because you don't have to decorate it that much! It really shines all on its own. I love that there are so many options for how you can do the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. On our wedding day, there was about a 40% chance of rain, and while it luckily didn't end up raining, I felt secure in knowing that they had a back up indoor plan and could get that set up pretty fast if needed. I will definitely be taking BellaCosa into consideration for any future events or to recommend to anyone I know who needs a venue. Reviewed on 12-02-2022
Alyssa Gezille Castro(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-12-2021 BellaCosa was our dream venue and the staff made it a dream experience! The physical place transports youâ making you feel like youâre in countryside Italy rather than central Florida. Sue, Samantha, Becky, and Steve all were very friendly and accommodating in making sure we used the venue to its fullest potential and according to our vision. They are very punctual with their responsesâ I remember even just setting up an initial tour was easy! Check it out for yourself! Reviewed on 13-01-2022
Natalie K.(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-10-2021 BellaCosa was a dream venue for my 200 person wedding, and intimate rehearsal dinner in October 2021. It has a storied history, and the perfect amount of old Florida charm and elegance. The current owners, Becky + Steve, have done a gorgeous, detailed restoration of the space. Being at BellaCosa feels like you're transported to a different time and place.The access to Lake Pierce and lakefront lawn are a gorgeous bonus. This is a flexible, plug-and-play space for any sized wedding -- that still manages to feel unique and customizable to your vision. The on-site lodging is quaint, well maintained and a HUGE bonus for the bride/groom and the lucky folks who are invited to stay on site with them.BellaCosa's event planning staff is professional, responsive, flexible and all around lovely. I have no regrets! Reviewed on 08-01-2022
Morgan Burke(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-12-2021 I must say from start to finish this venueis everything you could ever ask for! Samantha was so helpful every step of the way. If you want a dream of Wedding this is the venue for your special day. Reviewed on 07-01-2022
Caitlin Niemeyer(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 27-11-2021 We had a great experience with BellaCosa! Obviously the place is beautiful inside & out. We reserved the upstairs as well which has 11 rooms/suites to stay in. They offer a pretty good military discount which helped us. Samantha at the venue helped me to plan out where everything would go and was very nice. A staff member stays at the venue while it is being rented- ours was Charles. Charles was great and super helpful! Everyone loved him and he was always happy to help. Reviewed on 11-12-2021
Indira Farris(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-10-2021 We absolutely loved this venue such a hidden gem! We are so glad we picked this beautiful historic property. The owners and staff were very responsive thorough and helpful. Reviewed on 01-11-2021
Thomas Farris(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-10-2021 This was the most beautiful place Iâve seen in Polk county. The property is massive and feels completely secluded, both of our families stayed the weekend it was just the perfect family bonding experience. The owners are the most down to earth and genuine people we have ever met. No matter how crazy the moments were they were the most supportive staff Iâve seen. The entire Bella Cosa staff worked hard to ensure our day was nothing less than special. Reviewed on 01-11-2021
Laleska Espinosa(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-05-2021 As Shakespeare once said O wonderful, wonderful, and most wonderful wonderful! And yet again wonderful! Fabulous venue with even more fabulous staff. They saved my wedding from disaster and everyone was obsessed with how beautiful it was. Reviewed on 17-05-2021
Olivia Dower(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-10-2020 BellaCosa was the most perfect venue! At any angle the photos turn out amazing, they are super friendly and flexible staff, and my guests were super excited to hang out all day in such a gorgeous and fun location. Reviewed on 02-11-2020
Amy Flatt(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-10-2020 Beautiful setting. Incredible restoration to this gorgeous historical treasure. Our wedding was perfect here! Reviewed on 01-11-2020
Deana Turney(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-10-2020 I wish I could give them more than 5 stars! From start to finish, Becky made my daughter's wedding dreams come true. They are prompt, knowledgeable and beyond helpful. The venue is breathtaking. The day started and ended perfectly. If you are looking for a wedding venue in the Polk county area, this is it. No need to look further. You wonât regret it!!!! Reviewed on 31-10-2020
Betsy Blair(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-09-2020 The most magical place to have your wedding! The team is incredible and they make you feel so special. The most beautiful venue out there! Reviewed on 09-09-2020
Caytie Montero(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-06-2020 This is the most beautiful venue Iâve ever been to. The staff was incredibly helpful and they made my wedding day truly unforgettable! Their attention to detail really puts them above all the rest. If youâre wanting a stress free wedding day, please use this venue! Reviewed on 29-08-2020
Christina DeMarco(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-01-2020 We love BellaCosa! My husband and I have known this venue for a long time, even back when it was Capernaum. The new owners are lovely and what they have done so far to restore the property is so beautiful! We held our baby shower/gender reveal here last month, and we couldnât have asked for a more perfect day!! Such a fantastic place to hold any event or gathering! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Reviewed on 12-02-2020