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Fort Lauderdale Beach Weddings
Fort Lauderdale is an international destination for beachgoers from all over the world. It is known as the “Venice of America” for its winding canals and waterways. It is also famous for its lively spring break tradition. Want to get married with your toes in the sand? Start planning your destination, South Florida micro beach elopement or wedding. Maybe you want to sneak away for something small and private and Elope on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Or, invite all of your friends and family and impress them with one of our affordable packages for your beautiful Fort Lauderdale Beach Wedding!
For a glimpse into what some past Fort Lauderdale Beach Weddings were like, please visit our Fort Lauderdale Beach Wedding Portfolio! As always, if you have questions or see something you like, just let us know!
Everything You Need to Know About Fort Lauderdale Beach Weddings!
Fort Lauderdale is known for beautiful beaches, eclectic eats, and a nightlife atmosphere – you will never be bored staying in Fort Lauderdale Beach. Whether you are looking for a destination wedding, Fort Lauderdale Beach elopement, or vow renewal, Fort Lauderdale Beach offers something for everyone. There is plenty of nightlife, restaurants, and lodging options, with many great resorts to choose from. From smaller boutique hotels, some with rooftop decks perfect for receptions immediately following your beach ceremony, to the larger resorts, there is something for everyone.
What is the best time of the year for a beach wedding?
It may seem like there is only one season in South Florida: hot! But that’s not necessarily the case. There are fluctuations in the seasons that make certain times of the year better for beach weddings. The best time is outside peak rainy season. This is late Fall, all of the winter months, and all of the Spring season. The weather will cool off in the winter and spring, so this would be the absolute best time of year for a Fort Lauderdale Beach Wedding!
What if it rains or there is a hurricane?
If you have ever spent any time in South Florida, it rains, sometimes a lot. But the tricky part is that you can never really predict where it rains. Quite often the winds will keep the rain west of the coast, and it never affects the beach. But we do need to have plans in place in case it does. And we sure do. Our main objective is to do all we can to provide you with your dream beach wedding. We will do everything within our power to make that happen for you.
Popular Wedding Venues & Locations Along Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Pelican Grand Beach Resort – A beautiful historic hotel and restaurant on Fort Lauderdale Beach. It is a fantastic oceanfront property where you can have your ceremony on the beach. They also have a pool area with a lazy river, perfect for bringing the kids on a fun family getaway. It is a splurge but well worth it.
- The Hotel Maren – If you want to stay further south along the beach, one of our favorites is the Hotel Maren. Located close to everything, this is one of the newest hotels along the beach and is gorgeous, especially if you want a ceremony on the beach and a laid-back reception.
- The Sonesta Fort Lauderdale – A great choice on Fort Lauderdale Beach for an all-in-one ceremony. Stay here and have your ceremony and reception all in the same spot. They offer reasonable rates, excellent reception space, and a fantastic top-floor ballroom overlooking the beach.
- Fort Lauderdale Beach Park – This is the main beach area of Fort Lauderdale Beach. It is a super wide beach surrounded by lots of great hotels and resorts. You can stay at any of these locations and be in walking distance of your beach wedding ceremony:
More Great Options along Fort Lauderdale Beach
North Beach
The North Beach area is a bit more low-key, as it is further away from Las Olas and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. There are plenty of excellent locations to stay in this area. The Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach, The Pelican Grand Hotel and Spa, The Atlantic, Premiere Hotel, and Sea Club Resort are all located in North Beach. What’s more, any of these locations are perfect for a Fort Lauderdale Beach Elopement or destination beach wedding.
There are many more venues to consider, such as Beach Place, The Westin, B Ocean, and The W. Contact us to discuss other locations, and we can create your wedding anywhere you want!
A Wedding for Every Budget
We know how pricey weddings can be. We offer a range of affordable, all-inclusive ceremony packages. Our signature packages offer affordable beach ceremonies ranging from under $1,000 to our Seaside Soirée package at $5220. This package gives you a ceremony and mini reception right on the beach! If you are looking to Elope on Fort Lauderdale Beach, we have plenty of affordable options to choose from. For those who want something more deluxe, we also offer customization options. Pick the exact florals, design, and arbor of your choice using our Build Your Own Package tool. We also offer reception planning and can help you plan the extravaganza of your dreams. Whatever your vision, we can help bring it to life, so let’s start planning your budget-friendly Fort Lauderdale Beach Wedding today!
Perfect Beach Wedding in Fort Lauderdale
“Wedding Bells and Seashells is a fantastic crew. They respond to all communications in a very timely manner, they make the entire process stress-free, and they did an amazing, beautiful job creating the perfect wedding ceremony!”
Set Sail From Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is just minutes away from Port Everglades. With the ships setting sail almost hourly, many Caribbean and international cruising options are waiting for you. It is the perfect opportunity to have a beach wedding followed by a magical Caribbean Honeymoon cruise. A beach wedding offers more flexibility than getting married on a cruise ship, and it also comes with a better value. Cruise ship weddings cost an arm and a leg, whereas we offer affordable packages that fit your budget. Photography is also a consideration. An open natural beach setting gives you some breathtaking shots of the ocean and the surrounding palm trees. An inside area on a cruise is not ideal for a picturesque wedding. So, whether you are looking to elope on Fort Lauderdale Beach or you’re bringing your friends, our affordable beach wedding packages are obviously the better option!
Fort Lauderdale Wedding Reception Services!
In addition to ceremony packages, we also offer reception planning for any of your needs. If you are stressing about where to begin in planning everything, please do not worry; we are here to help. Along with all of our wedding ceremony services, we can assist you with all aspects of planning your celebratory dinner or wedding reception. Please tell us what you need, and we will take the stress away!
Contact us to start planning today!
