Top 10 Luxury Wedding Venues in South Florida
Congratulations on getting engaged!! There are so many venues out there to choose from that it can be daunting trying to find the venue of your dreams. Researching the perfect venue for your South Florida wedding day can be a bit time consuming as well. Your wedding planning should be joyful and a fun experience. That is a reason why with my experience as a Miami wedding photographer that I have created a list of the top 10 luxury wedding venues in South Florida.
Even as a Miami wedding photographer, I found it quite difficult to narrow down to a top 10 list. However, each of the wedding venues in South Florida have their charm, key elements, photo opportunities, and unique experience that will be the perfect chapter in your love story!
I hope that this resource serves in helping you share your love story to be the most genuine and unforgettable day of your lives! Take photographs to be the cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
10 | BOCA RATON
The Boca Raton wedding venue features 200 extraordinary waterfront acres. On your special day you can pamper yourself by taking advantage of their spa and full-service salon. Spend a night with your bridal party in the reimagined suites and rooms of the hotel that were designed to blend modern features with iconic styles.
Boca Raton offers 4 indoor wedding venues for your reception fitting 300 t0 1,000 of your guests. The reception venues are the Beach Club, Mizner Center, Cloister, and Yacht Club each with their unique design that fits your wedding dreams. Boca Raton might only be indoor but you are immersed in the extraordinary architecture and the waterfront. You are also able to work directly with the culinary team at Boca Raton to completely customize your wedding day menu to your taste. The skilled team at Boca Raton is committed to bringing your wedding dreams to life in a spectacular event! The starting package price for a wedding at Boca Raton is $350 per person and up with a $1,000-$5,o00 in rental fees.
But what do couples love about this venue? They loved the iconic property with its stunning photographic opportunities. They also loved the variety of options the team had to offer from vendors as well as their friendliness. Couple’s really enjoyed the amazing feedback they would get from guests who attended their wedding, leaving it unforgettable.
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9 | THE BREAKERS PALM BEACH
If you’re looking for a wave breaking wedding venue, then I recommend checking out the Breakers Palm Beach as a luxury wedding venue with beautiful sunsets. Your luxury wedding is elevated to something exquisite and wholly personal at the Breakers Palm Beach. Their motto is believing that the magic is in the details! This is why they have a selection of 12 venues that will best suit your special day dreams. You can choose from 5 unique ballrooms, 3 stunning and intimate rooms, 3 beautifully green lawns, and a lavish garden courtyards.
The venue holds both intimate weddings of 50 and a grand reception celebration up to 500. Whether you are looking for a lavish garden party in a stunning courtyard or a minimalist indoor affair in a ballroom with an ocean backdrop, the Breakers Palm Beach makes your big dreams come true. The venue holds both indoor and outdoor events through rain or shine! A unique callout of this venue is their fantastic catering options. Guests love both the taste and presentation of The Breakers Palm Beach, calling it an unparalleled experience. Starting wedding packages for The Breakers Palm Beach is $399 per person and up plus undisclosed rental fees.
People have loved the frescoed ceilings of the ballrooms, the manicured gardens, and the heavenly cuisine. It truly is a work-class luxury venue that is home of one of the finest hotels in the world! By far, couple’s say they love the uniqueness in their wedding at the Breakers Palm Beach. It’s breathtaking!
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8 | OCEAN REEF CLUB
An island wedding at the Ocean Reef Club is a dream come true. Don’t get me started on their lush tropical setting that makes the perfect backdrop for every wedding photo possible. The island privacy creates a great atmosphere for the perfect wedding indoors and out. You can celebrate the night away with your loved one and expect to be enchanted by the Ocean Reef Club’s unsurpassed beauty.
The venue holds receptions only, but they partner with Interfaith Chapel to welcome your wedding ceremony! The luxury island location holds intimate weddings and up to 300 of your guests. You can choose from 6 different spaces with 2 outdoor courtyards and 4 indoor ballrooms to host the wedding of your dreams. The venue works with many vendors to provide excellent service and create your dream wedding. The Ocean Reef Club offers a talented catering team with some of the finest culinary talents in the world ready to serve intimate weddings or giant celebrations. According to wedding budget sources, this venue’s wedding packages start at 15,000 and increase based on your special details.
Couple’s have loved the memorable venue and the taste of the food that will leave your guest wanting more! Couple’s whose special day had unexpected rain loved the capability and readiness of the Ocean Reef Club to switch indoor. This venue is a beautiful island get away, what’s not to love?
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7 | BILTMORE HOTEL MIAMI CORAL GABLES
A royal wedding with stunning sceneries is the exact premium experience you can expect by booking a luxury wedding at the Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables. The venue’s historic charm sets the romance, elegant, and lasting memories every couple wants on their wedding day. The Mediterranean architecture of the venue is reflected throughout their ballrooms. Its uniqueness comes from their Cathedral arches, decorative hand painted ceilings, and intricate chandeliers that will leave an impression that lasts a lifetime!
The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables has the capacity to hold your wedding ceremony indoors or at one of their beautiful courtyards. Your wedding reception can be held at one of their 5 ballrooms designed to set the scene from intimate receptions to grand celebrations. The ballrooms hold up to 450 guests. The Biltmore Hotel offers a wide variety of catering services for customized meals, buffets, chef stations, or any specialty that fits your wedding day dreams. Based on your specific wedding needs, pricing packages begin at $20,000 to make your luxury wedding dreams come true.
Couples who have held their luxury wedding at the venue loved the attentiveness of the staff in making sure they stayed within their budget, making all the details come true, and the readiness to move the wedding indoors incase of a rainy day. A lot of guests and couples enjoyed how gorgeous the venue made them feel with its magical charm.
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6 | HENRY MORRISON FLAGLER MUSEUM
The Henry Morrison Flagler Museum’s mission is to preserve, research, and interpret the unique elements of Florida’s history. It is also serves as a fantastic wedding venue with its elegant gilded age architecture. The museum was finished in 1902 and is now a National Historic landmark where unforgettable memories and lifetime experiences are made.
This luxury South Florida wedding venue has 3 refined grand halls and 2 massive courtyards to support up to 250 guests that are perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions. The Grand Hall, West Room, and Flagler Kenan Pavilion evoke a sense of grandeur and opulence on your wedding day. Their marvelous interior and outdoor views make for stunning photo backdrops! If you plan for an outdoor reception, the Courtyard and Cocoanut Grove are massive lush gardens that seem like a discovered paradise. The museum, having both indoor and outdoor venues, is equipped to hold a grand wedding day, even through rain. The pricing packages for the venue begin at $10,000 and keep in mind that it is a “required vendor list” location—meaning you will have to accept the vendors on their list if you plan on having your wedding here. The benefit to this is that the vendors on their list are well experienced with the venue’s events and safety protocols to ensure a seamless wedding day.
But what have couple’s loved about the uniqueness of the museum? They say its more beautiful than they could ever have imagined! Everything was meticulously maintained and no couple left disliking their photos. The venue is the perfect backdrop for wedding photos for all who attend!
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5 | BONNET HOUSE MUSEUM & GARDENS
If you are looking for an exquisite romantic barrier island venue for your wedding, look into the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens. The venue is located on the barrier of the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway spanning about 35 acres. The setting is uniquely beautiful with old-world charm if you are planning on having your ceremony and reception at the location for timeless memories.
The Bonnet House is mainly an outdoor garden setting venue for up to 350 of your loved ones, but in case of rain the Bonnet House does not have an indoor hall. Your guests have exclusive access to the tree lined fountain, garden courtyard, waterfront veranda, hibiscus garden, and beach making your special wedding day truly magical! The Bonnet House does not provide catering options, but they have a list of pre-approved vendors who they have worked with in the past that provide good service for your wedding and reception. If you have your own vendor, they just require you to obtain a copy of the vendor’s current license and/or insurance to be covered for your special day. Rental of this venue starts at $4,200 and increases as more event time is needed—it’s important to note this price does not include the fee for set up and clean up time.
Many couples love this hidden gem because it’s secluded from the city noise, surrounded by beautiful greenery, and made for a wonderful celebration. Couples who have had their wedding here love the tour given by the staff, their attentiveness, and professionalism. This is truly a venue that will leave your guest in awe at how beautiful everything will be.
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4 | FAIRCHILD BOTANICAL GARDEN
Do you want a one of a kind wedding venue to say “I do” surrounded by your loved ones? Of course you do! The Fairchild Botanical Gardens is a captivating setting to host your unforgettable wedding celebration surrounded by rare views, tropical plants, and marvelous lakes.
At Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, you are able to host your ceremony and reception at a variety of locations throughout the grounds. The capacity ranges from intimate ceremonies of 80 to large gatherings of 375. They are well equipped in case of rain with an indoor space. The starting cost of a wedding at the Fairchild ranges from $5,500-$19,00 depending on the venue location and day of the week. The Fairchild does not have a catering service so it’s important to keep in mind that they do require a catering permit and fee. Those range from $300-$700 depending on the number of guests.
The overwhelming love for this beautiful venue is most couples favorite aspects. The gorgeous indoor and outdoor setting of the Fairchild is undoubtedly one of the key highlights that gets everyone's attention. Couples love their wedding photos from this venue! The Fairchild is one for the books.
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3 | FAENA HOTEL MIAMI BEACH
Not only is the Faena Hotel, Miami Beach location a stunning hotel, but they pride themselves on their handcrafted details in making your wedding celebration perfect. The team at the Faena Hotel orchestrates couples with no limits to bring your vision to reality.
You can celebrate your wedding reception at one of the beautiful indoor or outdoor spaces that hold between 20 to 300 guests. There are 4 indoor venues and 2 outdoor venue options at the Faena Hotel. Whether you want a beach side wedding or a red carpet theater size, the team at Faena is ready to accommodate your wedding needs. The venue offers a variety of services including catering from a lovely staff. The starting package price for this venue is $6,500
The art, balconies, beach access, and variety in photography locations are most of the couples’ favorite things about the Faena. They love having different backdrops to remember their wedding day. The guests loved being able to enjoy the wedding, amazing cuisine, the beach access, and the overall service at the Faena Hotel. The mammoth alone is show-stopping! It goes without saying that the Faena Hotel Miami Beach leaves a lasting impression for all who attend your wedding day.
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2 | THE VIZCAYA MUSEUM & GARDENS
A wedding engulfed in majestic architecture and magical gardens is what you can expect when you book your wedding at the Vizcaya Museum & Gardens. The venue has a unique combination of historic architecture, bayfront views, and natural beauty that will be an experience of a lifetime for guests.
The Vizcaya offers daytime outdoor garden ceremonies for your wedding day and to be followed by your wedding reception that can be indoor or outdoor. In case of rain, the Vizcaya is ready to move the event indoors or provide tents for guests. The show must go on! The venue does not offer catering, but you can find approved caterers for the Vizcaya on their extensive list. Depending on the time of year, you can expect the starting package price for renting the Vizcaya around $14,500 or $19,500.
Family, friends, and couples all agree that a celebration at the Vizcaya is nothing they’ve ever seen before. They love the uniqueness the venue holds and their commitment to sustainability weddings! The museum stands out from other venues because of their environmentally-conscious approach to events. Some of their sustainability efforts that go into your wedding are bamboo drink stirrers and a food selection from local farms and markets.
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1 | VILLA WOODBINE
A picture perfect wedding that leaves a lifetime full of memories is what every couple is looking for on their special day! Villa Woodbine’s historical charm and beauty transport you back to the tropical, classic old Miami—I personally love this venue. The Mediterranean-Renaissance aesthetic gives you a tour of the Tuscan countryside without requiring a passport! The Villa’s Spanish archways and Cuban craftsmanship makes for an unforgettable event with an even more stunning backdrop.
You can have a memorable outdoor wedding ceremony and reception in the historic open-air Villa Woodbine. The venue is equipped with tents in case of rain on your special day. The outdoor courtyard with multiple floor plans holds a capacity of 300 guests. The Villa Woodbine offers a catering service on top of their other amenities like florals and bar service. You can expect a starting package price for a wedding in Villa Woodbine to range between $4,500-$10,000 depending on the time of year.
Couples find the venue to be a spectacular place full of fun and long lasting memories. The couples, their family, and friends love the grounds of the venue at first sight and fall more in love when they are greeted with the most excellent experience from the staff.
I love Villa Woodbine for its magnificent architecture, layout, and photograph opportunities. I just find it so beautiful and the most wonderful fairytale experience to capture! Out of the top 10 luxury wedding venues in South Florida, Villa Woodbine is the most outstanding.
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If you’re looking to have your luxury wedding at one of these South Florida venues, get in touch! As Miami wedding photographers, we have tons of experience at these venues as well as other venues in South Florida. we would be so delighted to answer any questions you have—even give some helpful tips!
Choosing us to photograph your wedding, you’ll be like family! I know which ever venue you choose you will have the most perfect day. You deserve the absolute best! We will be there for you every step, checking in to see how we can help and make this process fun and stress-free. We'd love to hear more about you, your story, and what you're dreaming about for your wedding.
So tell me, which venue looks most like the venue of your dreams?