How Much Is a Miami Wedding? Costs, Venues & Scores

Why it stands out

Travel9.4Venues9.4Vendors9.4

Miami delivers world class glamour with Art Deco South Beach, tropical estates, and a deeply international vendor scene. Costs run high but the aesthetic and venue range is unmatched in the Southeast. Best for couples planning a destination feel wedding without leaving the country.

Avg. wedding cost

$36,000

Weddings / year

26,000+

Annual rainfall

54 in / year

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How Miami scores

Overall affordability3.6/10

Among the most expensive wedding markets in the South.

Guest travel convenience9.4/10

MIA is a major international hub with extensive global connectivity.

Weather and seasonality7.6/10

Long mild winter season; humid summers with hurricane risk.

Scenery and overall vibe9.2/10

Art Deco South Beach, modern downtown, and tropical estates create world-class glamour.

Venue options nearby9.4/10

Outstanding range from Vizcaya to Faena to rooftops to beach clubs.

Lodging availability9.0/10

Massive hotel inventory across South Beach, downtown, and beyond.

Legal and logistical simplicity7.8/10

Standard Florida rules apply.

Accessibility and inclusivity9.0/10

Highly diverse, international, and inclusive wedding culture.

Vendor ecosystem9.4/10

Elite vendor scene serving an international clientele.

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Featured venue

The Cruz Building

Coconut Grove, Florida

In Coconut Grove, the three story Cruz Building channels a European estate with wrought iron balconies, marble staircases and gas lanterns, offering opulent indoor courtyards and terraces for grand Miami affairs.

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Editorially Curated

From the venue shortlist

4 of the 12 hand picked Miami venues our editors keep coming back to.

01
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
The Italianate bayfront palace, Miami's most coveted backdrop.
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02
The Biltmore Hotel
Coral Gables' 1926 Mediterranean tower and grand courtyards.
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03
Faena Hotel Miami Beach
Gold columns and theatrical glamour on Collins Avenue.
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04
The Setai
Art Deco serenity and courtyard reflecting pools in South Beach.
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