How Much Is a Fort Lauderdale Wedding? Costs, Venues & Scores

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Why it stands out

Travel8.6Lodging8.4Venues8.2

Fort Lauderdale offers Miami tier coastal options at meaningfully better value, with strong direct flights and abundant lodging. The yacht and intracoastal scene creates unique wedding settings. Best for couples wanting South Florida glamour with practical guest logistics.

Avg. wedding cost

$34,000

Weddings / year

17,000+

Annual rainfall

54 in / year

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How Fort Lauderdale scores

Overall affordability5.6/10

More affordable than Palm Beach or Miami while offering similar coastal options.

Guest travel convenience8.6/10

FLL is a major hub with extensive direct flights.

Weather and seasonality7.6/10

Long mild winter season; humid summers with hurricane risk.

Scenery and overall vibe8.0/10

Beaches, intracoastal canals, and yacht culture create distinctive aesthetics.

Venue options nearby8.2/10

Strong mix of beach resorts, yacht clubs, and modern hotels.

Lodging availability8.4/10

Massive hotel inventory along the beach and in the city.

Legal and logistical simplicity7.8/10

Standard Florida rules apply.

Accessibility and inclusivity8.0/10

Highly diverse and inclusive coastal community.

Vendor ecosystem8.0/10

Mature vendor scene drawing on Miami talent.

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Featured venue

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

This 1920s artist’s retreat on Fort Lauderdale Beach is surrounded by 35 acres of whimsical gardens, courtyards and lagoons, where the Bonnet House’s Caribbean plantation architecture creates a colorful backdrop for outdoor weddings.

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Editorially Curated

From the venue shortlist

4 of the 10 hand picked Fort Lauderdale venues our editors keep coming back to.

01
The Diplomat Beach Resort
Hollywood's glass oceanfront convention-scale resort.
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02
Pelican Grand Beach Resort
A Nantucket-style veranda directly over the sand.
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03
The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale
Beachfront ballrooms above A1A's yacht coast.
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04
Riverside Hotel
Las Olas' 1936 boutique classic on the New River.
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