Who We Are

Creating elegant and unforgettable celebrations designed with intention, creativity, and personalized experiences.

We are a family-owned business, Ortiz Event & Venue was born from a very special moment in our lives — our own wedding in 2017.

Ortiz Event & Venue was created from a passion for bringing people together through beautiful and unforgettable celebrations.

What started as a love for event design and creating special moments for family and friends has grown into a full-service luxury event experience serving Port Charlotte and Southwest Florida.

Our goal is to provide more than just a venue — we create elegant, stress-free celebrations where every detail is thoughtfully designed to bring your vision to life.

We believe every celebration deserves to feel meaningful, personalized, and unforgettable.

Professionally Certified


✔ Certified Wedding & Event Planner
✔ Certified Florist
✔ Certified Balloon Artist
✔ 9+ Years of Experience

A woman with brown hair and large black glasses taking a selfie at a decorated event with colorful, illuminated drapes and floral decorations in the background.
Certificate of achievement awarded to Dailin Souza Lazo for accredited event designer, dated September 12, 2018, from the Institute of Wedding Event Design.

Accredited Event Designer

Certificate of completion for the Balloon Design Course awarded to Dailin Souza Lazo on September 15, 2022.

Balloon Design Certification

Certificate of Achievement awarded to Dailin Souza Lazo for completing a professional event in floristry, dated September 25, 2018, signed by James Lester CEO.

Professional Event Florist

Why We Love What We Do

We understand how important life’s celebrations are, and we are passionate about creating moments where families, friends, and loved ones can come together and create lasting memories.

From intimate gatherings to luxury celebrations, every event is designed with care, creativity, and attention to detail.

Woman dressed in black with a floral centerpiece table and wedding decor in the background.
A woman in black athletic clothing and sunglasses is standing next to a decorative backdrop made of pink, gold, and peach balloons, with the words "Girl OR Boy" in the center. The woman is holding a can of spray while looking up. At the base of the backdrop, there is a large plush teddy bear surrounded by pink and blue flowers, with white cloud cutouts in the foreground.
A woman dressed in a white sleeveless blazer and high-waisted pants, wearing glasses and white high heels, standing at a table with a floral centerpiece and candles, with draped pink and purple curtains in the background.
A woman in a black blazer and pants, with glasses, sitting on a green chair in front of a backdrop of green curtains and a gold curtain. A white table with framed photographs and a floral arrangement is in the foreground.
Arrangement of pink and green flowers, including hydrangeas and roses, on a white surface with scattered leaves and petals.

Our Mission

To create elegant, stress-free, and unforgettable event experiences where every client feels celebrated and every detail is designed with intention.

A group of wedding party members, including bridesmaids in green dresses holding white bouquets and groomsmen dressed in black suits with teal ties, standing indoors near wooden walls and a door, with a woman taking a selfie in the foreground.
Family sitting on a white and gold throne with blue and yellow balloon decorations, a cake, and tiger-themed decorations for a baby shower celebrating Baby Guadarrama.
A couple getting married on the beach, standing under a white canopy near a table set with plates, glasses, and flowers.

Ready to Start Planning Your Celebration?