BEST WEDDING VENUES IN MIAMI
According to a Wedding Planner with 15+ Years of Experience
After planning hundreds of weddings and events over the past 15 years, we know as much as you do, that not all weddings are the same. Not all client needs are the same. And not everyone’s style is the same.
There are 4 core differences in venue needs for modern brides and grooms:
- Capacity: The average wedding in Las Vegas has about 110 guests. However, some people are hosting weddings as small as 50, and some as large as 500+. To help you find venues that meet your capacity needs, we created a separate section for venues with a capacity over 200 below.
- Catering: While many venues require you to cater your food through them, this does not work for everyone. For multicultural weddings with specific meal items you’d want to serve, or simply wanting to choose your own (licensed) caterer who specializes in your favorite meal options, you may want a venue that gives more flexibility in the area. This is why we have a specific section below for venues that allow outside catering.
- Indoor/Outdoor: If you’re hosting a wedding in the middle of Summer or the middle of Winter then you may be seeking an indoor venue, but if your wedding is in more mild times, you may want part or all of your wedding to be outdoors. We’ve noted which venues below provide outdoor options for the ceremony or reception
- Style: Everyone’s style is unique, so we’ve provided a list of venues with different styles for you to choose from.
SECTION 1: VENUES THAT ARE CATERING HALLS
1. VIZCAYA MUSEUM & GARDENS
A breathtaking 1916 Gilded Age estate featuring an Italian Renaissance villa, intricate stone carvings, and formal manicured gardens stretching directly along Biscayne Bay. One of the most visually stunning historic wedding settings in all of South Florida.
Overview
- City: Miami, FL
- Max capacity: 150 guests
- Preferred catering list
- Indoor & outdoor venues available
What clients love:
- A 1916 Italian Renaissance villa on Biscayne Bay-one of the most iconic venues in America
- Gardens so stunning your florist budget can go toward other things
- The waterfront views and historic architecture create magic in every photo
- Venue support with permitting
- Feels like a destination wedding in Europe without leaving Miami
2. THE BREAKERS PALM BEACH
A legendary oceanfront luxury resort of unmatched grandeur. Magnificent fresco-painted ceilings, majestic grand staircases, and opulent ballrooms facing the sea deliver a world-class Italian Renaissance experience along the Palm Beach coastline.
Overview
- City: Palm Beach, FL
- Max capacity: 550+ guests (seated)
- Provides in-house catering
- Indoor & outdoor venues available
What clients love:
- Old-world Italian Renaissance luxury on the ocean-this is THE Palm Beach wedding
- Service so impeccable
- Multiple ceremony and reception options (beachfront, croquet lawn, ballrooms)
- Your guests can stay on property and make it a full weekend experience
3. FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDENS
An expansive 83-acre tropical paradise filled with rare exotic trees, tranquil lily ponds, and grand open vistas. This stunning natural backdrop offers one of the most lush and immersive outdoor wedding environments in South Florida.
Overview
- City: Coral Gables, FL
- Max capacity: 450 guests (seated)
- Preferred catering list
- Indoor & outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- 83 acres of rare tropical plants and stunning garden vistas in Coral Gables
- The Pergola Overlook ceremony site with lake views-absolutely breathtaking
- You’re surrounded by nature’s decor, so you save on florals and get better photos
- Multiple indoor and outdoor spaces for different wedding sizes and vibes
- A venue that feels exotic and luxurious but surprisingly accessible price-wise
4. RUSTY PELICAN
A premier waterfront event space on Key Biscayne with sleek contemporary design, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and truly unmatched views of the glittering Miami skyline. An ideal setting for couples who want drama, elegance, and a stunning city backdrop.
Overview
- City: Key Biscayne, FL
- Max capacity: 550 guests (seated in the grand ballroom)
- Provides in-house catering
- Indoor & outdoor venues available
What clients love:
- Panoramic views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline from Key Biscayne
- Chef’s food is legitimately restaurant-quality, not banquet hall standard
- Indoor/outdoor flow with waterfront ceremony options
- Sunset ceremonies here are unbeatable-the golden hour is golden
5. PGA NATIONAL RESORT
A recently renovated world-class resort offering glamorous event spaces, beautifully manicured lawns, and grand stately ballrooms. A polished, upscale destination that effortlessly combines resort luxury with elegant wedding settings.
Overview
- City: Palm Beach Gardens, FL
- Max capacity: 650 guests (seated)
- Provides in-house catering
- Indoor & outdoor venues available
What clients love:
- A Palm Beach Gardens resort with championship golf courses and multiple elegant ballrooms
- All-inclusive catering packages that simplify menu planning
- The Champions Ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake and greens
- Perfect for traditional, upscale celebrations with out-of-town guests
SECTION 2: VENUES THAT ALLOW OUTSIDE CATERING
PERFECT FOR CLIENTS WITH PARTICULAR CATERING & CULTURAL NEEDS
1. ANCIENT SPANISH MONASTERY
Originally constructed in 12th-century Spain and reassembled stone-by-stone in Florida, this extraordinary venue features medieval stone cloisters, carved arches, and lush gardens. Truly one of the most historically remarkable wedding venues in the entire country.
Overview
- City: North Miami Beach, FL
- Max capacity: 300 guests
- Allows outside catering
- Indoor & outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- An 800-year-old monastery relocated from Spain to North Miami Beach.
- Outside catering allowed.
- The cloistered gardens and Romanesque architecture are breathtaking.
- Couples love the historic European ambiance and the freedom to bring in their preferred caterer-especially helpful for cultural weddings requiring specific cuisine.
2. MORIKAMI MUSEUM & JAPANESE GARDENS
A serene 16-acre authentic Japanese garden retreat featuring gentle waterfalls, pine forests, bridges, and an open-air lakefront terrace pavilion. An exceptionally tranquil and unique setting for couples seeking a peaceful, culturally distinctive celebration.
Overview
- City: Delray Beach, FL
- Max capacity: 200+ guests
- Allows outside catering (from an approved list)
- Indoor & outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- Authentic Japanese gardens in Delray Beach spanning 16 acres.
- Outside catering permitted.
- The Seishin-an Villa and garden pathways create a serene, zen atmosphere.
- Perfect for couples wanting something unique and peaceful.
- The gardens photograph beautifully and you can customize the culinary experience completely.
3. DEERING ESTATE
A historic 444-acre environmental and cultural preserve featuring a stunning 1920s Mediterranean Revival mansion, native mangrove paths, and a majestic palm-lined waterfront courtyard. An extraordinary and immersive natural setting unlike any other in Miami.
Overview
- City: Miami, FL
- Max capacity: 100+ guests
- Allows outside catering
- Indoor & outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- A historic bayfront estate in South Miami with 444 acres.
- Outside catering allowed.
- Features a 1920s Mediterranean Revival mansion, native forest, and Biscayne Bay views.
- The venue is a blank canvas-bring your caterer, your vision, your style.
- Couples rave about the natural beauty and flexibili
4. THE ADDISON
A stunning Mediterranean Revival venue in Boca Raton. The grand staircase, elegant ballrooms, and waterfront ceremony site make it feel like a European villa. While they have preferred caterers, outside catering is allowed with approval.
Overview
- City: Boca Raton, FL
- Max capacity: 250 guests seated
- Allows outside catering with approval
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- A stunning Mediterranean Revival venue in Boca Raton.
- While they have preferred caterers, outside catering is allowed with approval.
- The grand staircase, elegant ballrooms, and waterfront ceremony site make it feel like a European villa.
- Great for couples who want luxury with some vendor flexibility.
5. SECRET GARDEN
A hidden gem in downtown Miami with lush tropical gardens. The venue provides the gorgeous setting, waterfall, koi pond, tropical foliage you bring everything else. Perfect for intimate, garden style weddings where you want total creative control.
Overview
- City: Miami, FL
- Max capacity: 150 guests seated
- Allows outside catering
- Outdoor venue with covered areas
What couples love:
- A hidden gem in downtown Miami with lush tropical gardens.
- Outside catering welcomed.
- The venue provides the gorgeous setting-waterfall, koi pond, tropical foliage-you bring everything else.
- Perfect for intimate, garden-style weddings where you want total creative control.
This venue list only scratches the surface on amazing venues in the area.
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