7 Destination Wedding Venues on the Ft Lauderdale Coast


If you want your wedding to have a taste of the tropics, head for Fort Lauderdale. Not only will you find pristine beaches, swaying palm trees and nonstop sun, the town boasts an average temperature of 77 blissful degrees year-round! Honeymooning from here is a snap, too, because the city’s Port Everglades is one of the busiest cruise-ship ports in the world. But before you dash off to the Caribbean, Mexico or another destination, consider spending some quality time with your new spouse at one of the following fabulous Fort Lauderdale wedding venues where you can tie the knot and have an amazing vacation.


Pelican Grand Beach Resort

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Venue Superpowers:

Beach Ceremonies

Rooftop Terraces

Upscale Amenities

More Fab Features: exchange vows with spectacular ocean views, whether on the beach, beside the glittering pool, or on one of the the airy Rooftop Terraces • elegant receptions in the tented Atlantic Pavilion or the chic Everglades Room • upscale resort amenities like water sports, restaurants, a Lazy River, and even al fresco dining with an astrologist!

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$

Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa

Singer Island- Riviera Beach, Florida

Venue Superpowers:

Four Diamond Resort

Beach Receptions

Lush Tropical Landscaping

More Fab Features: this dreamy resort boasts an oceanic reef, two sparkling pools, and stylish suites that will wrap your guests in luxury • picturesque beach ceremonies with breathtaking sea views • lovely landscaping and bubbling fountains make the Veranda a unique choice for an intimate outdoor reception or a cocktail hour before your party in the ballroom

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort

Hollywood, FL

Venue Superpowers:

Boardwalk Location

Flexible Ballroom

All-Inclusive Packages

More Fab Features: ceremonies on the golden sand or the 11th floor terrace overlooking the turquoise waves • expansive and elegant Compass Rose Ballroom with oceanfront views • endless on-site activities, including a luxe spa, water sports, and a massive pool complex

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$

The Diplomat Beach Resort

Hollywood, Florida

Venue Superpowers:

Full-Service Beach Resort

Ocean View Ceremonies

Contemporary Design

More Fab Features: conveniently situated between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale with over 200,000 square feet of award-winning indoor and outdoor spaces • say ‘I do’ surrounded by gorgeous waterfront views • celebrate all weekend long at this full-service beach resort offering pools, cabanas, a spa, restaurants, bars, and more!

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Ocean Manor Beach Resort

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Glamour

Private Beach

Panoramic Penthouse Views

More Fab Features: historic resort along the famed Ocean Mile • exchange vows on a private beach or with a bird's-eye view from the 11th-floor balcony • indulge yourself with a myriad of entertainment and on-site amenities

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Venue Superpowers:

Five Diamond Resort

7th-Floor Pool Terrace

Dazzling Grand Ballroom

More Fab Features: this posh, beachfront resort is the only Five Diamond property in Fort Lauderdale • the Tropical Pool Terrace and glass-walled promenade seem to float above the blue Atlantic • all-out glamorous receptions in the Grand Ballroom under a canopy of dazzling Hungarian glass crystals

Catering: In-house
Price: $$$

Riverside Hotel

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Style

Riverfront Ceremonies

Skyline Views

More Fab Features: elegant riverfront property on hip Las Olas Boulevard which blends historic style with modern comfort • exchange vows on a waterfront patio surrounded by swaying palms and overlooking majestic yachts • party in one of their two ballrooms—both of which open onto their own decks with spectacular views of the Fort Lauderdale skyline

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$



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