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Fort Lauderdale pairs a classic wide Atlantic beach with the yacht-lined Intracoastal, so you can choose true beachfront sand or a calmer waterfront-and-dockage setting a block inland. The market runs from luxury oceanfront resorts to intimate beach clubs, with the mildest wedding weather from November through April. As an east-facing Atlantic coast, it's magic for a morning or soft-midday ceremony; save the sunset for cocktails over the water.
3.7 ★★★★☆ 6,760 reviews
Airy retreat featuring a private beach & 2 pools, plus dining, a beach bar & free Wi-Fi.
4.3 ★★★★☆ 5,646 reviews
High-end hotel featuring dining, a fitness center & a spa, plus an outdoor pool.
4.4 ★★★★☆ 4,964 reviews
Upscale lodging with private beach access & 2 pools, plus breezy dining & an oceanside bar.
4.2 ★★★★☆ 4,962 reviews
Upscale hotel with a sailboat-inspired design, plus a spa, a trendy bar & an oceanfront pool deck.
4.4 ★★★★☆ 4,560 reviews
Refined seafood restaurant with old-time Florida decor & sweeping ocean views.
If you'd rather one contract cover the space, catering, bar, and coordination — ideal for a destination beach wedding — these venues offer packages: Crystal Ballroom BeachPlace, tiki sunset retreat, The Oceanview Ballroom. See the national all-inclusive directory or read the cost guide first.
These venues turn the wedding into a seaside weekend — rooms, suites, or villas where you and your guests wake up on the water: B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach, Ocean Manor Beach Resort, Pelican Grand Beach Resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club, Crystal Ballroom BeachPlace. The full list lives in the venues-with-lodging directory.
Go in prepared: the beach venue tour questions cover which way the ceremony faces, the permit, the weather backup, and setup over sand; the cost guide explains the price tiers and hidden line items; and the best-time guide pins down the right season around Fort Lauderdale.
Loved our experience here it was so yummy and the service was great. I was shocked when I saw how big the restaurant property is. There are beautiful tables that are indoor/ outdoor overlooking the marina and the cabana lounge area on the water looked so fun.
This place has a perfect beachfront location—you are literally right on the ocean! The service is absolutely amazing, and they have a great, spacious bar. I highly recommend it. The only downside: The property is showing its age.
If you’re looking for a calmer, more relaxed alternative to Miami, Fort Lauderdale is perfect and the Westin is a fantastic place to stay in. The hotel is kept in great shape and the location is the best part.
