The Historic Maxwell Room 10 South New River Drive East • Fort Lauderdale • Florida 33301
The Historic Maxwell Room
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Its original brick archways and colonnades retain the artsy feel of old Fort Lauderdale. This 1920s Mediterranean Revival building—once a penny arcade used as a cover for a speakeasy during prohibition!—has found new life as a wedding venue with New River views and vintage charm.
- You can say “I do” al fresco. Host an intimate wedding ceremony along the nearby seawall dock or in the privacy of Maxwell Room’s cloistered courtyard, which also makes a great spot for a late nightcap and stargazing.
- Inside, the exposed brick walls and open-beam ceilings convey a warm, rustic feeling. Several rooms, all with tall, arched entries, offer enormous flexibility while including a separate area for dancing and an atmospheric, old saloon-style bar.
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Prices: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $900/event
The venue rental fee can include:
- Exclusive use of the reception space
- Tables, chairs, and linens
- Optional lighting upgrades
- Planning & coordination services
- And more!
This venue can accommodate additional rental hours, starting at $275/hour.
Ceremony Fee
- $475–900/event
- Ceremony fee varies depending on:
- Space reserved
Ceremony locations include a 1920s Den, an outdoor Courtyard, or the waterfront Seawall.
Package Prices
- $105/person and up
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Package chosen
All packages include:
- Cocktail reception with passed hors d'oeuvres
- Plated, stations-style, or buffet dinner with choice of entrées
- 4-hour open bar services
- Champagne toast
- And more!
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 22%
Additional Info
22% is Service charge.
Capacity
Indoors | Outdoors | ||
---|---|---|---|
Ceremony | Seated | 50 | 200 |
Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 150 | 400 |
Reception | Seated | 160 | 200 |
Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 200. |
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Small Wedding
- All-Inclusive
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
Venue Type
Buildings, other structures, and natural settings available at this venue:
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Restaurant
- River
- Loft / Warehouse / Industrial
- Unique
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Creek / River
- Landscaped Grounds
- Panoramic
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