# Historic Home Wedding Venues Florida's Howey Mansion Will Re-Open as a Wedding Venue in 2018 By Ell Smith | Published 2017-12-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/howey-mansion References: [orlandosentinel](http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/lake/os-howey-mansion-restoration-underway-20170829-story.html) & [howey.org](http://www.howey.org/index.asp?SEC=ACD34B8F-327E-4C9D-95F8-88E22AFF88BA&Type=B_BASIC) The currently unoccupied historic home, Howey Mansion is undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation and is set to re-open as a dreamy wedding venue in 2018. The gorgeous 7,188-square-foot home stands as an icon in the small Florida town, Howey-in-the-Hill, as it was built by the town's founder, William Howey, in 1925. The home's [Mediterranean-style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montecarlo-beach) will be maintained during the revitalization, offering couples a vintage and romantic environment to tie the knot. In addition to serving as an ideal [wedding reception venue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karisma-hotels-resorts), the Howey mansion features 20 unique rooms, offering guests an unforgettable place to rest following the romantic festivities. The incorporation of a high-end restaurant and a [bed and breakfast service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-columns) has also been discussed, which the wedding party would be invited to take full advantage of. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Historic Home Wedding Venues:** The renovation of historic homes as wedding venues provides a unique and romantic setting for couples to tie the knot. - **Revitalization of Historic Properties:** The restoration of historic homes as event spaces offers opportunities for businesses to cater to the demand for unique and charming venues. - **Integration of Additional Services:** Providing additional services such as high-end restaurants and bed and breakfast accommodations can enhance the wedding experience for couples and their guests. ### Where This Applies - **Wedding Planning:** The wedding planning industry can tap into the growing trend of couples seeking unique and historic venues for their special day. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can benefit from the revitalization of historic properties by offering accommodation and dining options for guests attending weddings. - **Event Space Rental:** The event space rental industry can explore partnerships with historic home owners to offer clients a more distinctive and memorable venue option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Historic Hemicycle Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-house.md) - [Themed Immersive Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/themed-immersive-stays-villatel-orlando-resort-announced-its-spring-opening.md) - [Exclusive Red-Carpet Chapel Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-of-the-flowers.md) - [Unique Wedding Pop-Up Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-popup.md) - [Historic Villa Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-paula.md) - [2D/3D Wedding Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planner-5d.md) - [Modern Private Event Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-event-venue.md) - [Restored Waterfront Hotel Properties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claramount-club.md) - [Winery-Curated Wedding Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-packages.md)