AN INSIDER'S MIAMI SHORTLIST

The 10 Best Wedding Venues in Miami Where Oceanfront Glamour Meets Historic Elegance

By Troy Curtis
Founder, Troy Curtis Entertainment
Miami Edition
The 10 Best Wedding Venues in Miami for a Luxury Celebration
From Biscayne to Bal Harbour
TEN VENUES MIAMI KNOWS

Miami doesn't do subtle. It's the only American city where a wedding can start inside a Mediterranean palace at the base of a 315-foot bell tower, move to an oceanfront ballroom designed by a filmmaker, and end at a rooftop bar overlooking Biscayne Bay. From bayfront villas in Coconut Grove to cabaret theaters on the sand, from 1926 hotels in Coral Gables to Art Deco lobbies in the heart of downtown, this is a city where luxury has real range.

As a luxury wedding entertainment company, we've performed at most of Miami's top-tier venues. What we've learned is that the postcards don't lie, but they also don't tell the whole story. The venues that deliver the best weddings aren't always the ones with the loudest reputations. They're the ones that give couples space to actually throw a party, not just stage one for a photographer.

If you're planning a Miami wedding, these are the ten venues we'd send a friend to first, ordered with the ultra-luxury tier at the top.

01 Faena Hotel Miami Beach luxury wedding venue
The Pinnacle of Miami Luxury

Faena Hotel Miami Beach

If Miami luxury has a flagship, this is it.

Set directly on the sand at 32nd Street, Faena's interiors were overseen by filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and Oscar-winning costume designer Catherine Martin, giving every space a cinematic opulence you genuinely won't find anywhere else on the Beach.

Ceremonies happen inside the restored Faena Theater or on the oceanfront lawn, with receptions flowing through the Living Room, the Cathedral hallway, and multiple terraces facing the Atlantic. Capacity scales up to roughly 300 guests in the hotel's event spaces depending on the format.

Why Couples Love It

Direct oceanfront on Miami Beach

Baz Luhrmann designed interiors

Restored cabaret-style Faena Theater

Multiple ocean-view spaces

Cinematic five-star service

Ideal For

Editorial-worthy oceanfront weddings.

02 The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables wedding venue
Miami's Mediterranean Palace

The Biltmore Hotel Miami-Coral Gables

Few American hotels carry the architectural weight of the Biltmore.

Opened in 1926 and now designated a National Historic Landmark, this Mediterranean Revival property sits on 150 acres of tropical landscape in Coral Gables, anchored by a 315-foot bell tower modeled on the Giralda in Seville.

Inside, hand-painted ceilings, marble columns, and cathedral arches set the stage for celebrations up to 450 guests across multiple ballrooms. Outside, the Country Club Ballroom terrace and the famous 600,000-gallon pool give couples backdrops most venues can only pretend to have.

Why Couples Love It

National Historic Landmark

1926 Mediterranean Revival design

315-foot Giralda-style tower

Capacity up to 450 guests

Iconic 600,000-gallon pool

Ideal For

Grand historic hotel weddings in Coral Gables.

03 St Regis Bal Harbour Resort Miami wedding venue
Forbes Five-Star Oceanfront Resort

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

The St. Regis is what Bal Harbour luxury looks like at full volume.

Rising 27 stories above the Atlantic just north of Miami Beach, this Forbes Five-Star resort pairs the polished St. Regis service the brand is known for worldwide with panoramic ocean views, elegantly appointed ballrooms, and outdoor terraces framed by palms and sand.

Signature butler service, direct access to Bal Harbour Shops, and oceanfront day villas give couples every reason to turn the day into a weekend, which is exactly what most guests end up doing.

Why Couples Love It

Forbes Five-Star rated

27 stories of oceanfront views

Signature butler service

Bal Harbour Shops adjacent

Oceanfront day villas

Ideal For

Wedding weekends with true five-star hospitality.

04 Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Miami wedding venue
Historic Bayfront Villa

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

Vizcaya is the Miami wedding venue guests always ask about first in the group photo.

Built in 1916 as the winter estate of industrialist James Deering, this National Historic Landmark sits on the edge of Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove, surrounded by ten acres of European-inspired formal gardens, statuary, and fountains that pull straight from the villas of the Veneto.

Intimate courtyard ceremonies inside the main house work beautifully for smaller weddings, while the East Terrace overlooking the bay seats up to 300 guests for grander celebrations. Evening rentals start at $23,000, and only Vizcaya-approved vendors work the site.

Why Couples Love It

National Historic Landmark

Built in 1916

Ten acres of formal gardens

Biscayne Bay waterfront

East Terrace up to 300 guests

Ideal For

European villa weddings on Biscayne Bay.

05 Fontainebleau Miami Beach oceanfront wedding venue
Iconic Miami Beach Resort

Fontainebleau Miami Beach

No hotel represents Miami Beach the way the Fontainebleau does.

Designed in 1954 by legendary architect Morris Lapidus, the property still carries the mid-century Miami glamour that defined an entire era, right down to the signature Bowtie-motif floor in the lobby that has appeared in Scarface, Goldfinger, and a hundred other films.

Multiple ballrooms, oceanfront lawns, and pool decks give couples the space to host large multicultural weddings without ever losing the Fontainebleau's signature energy. This is where Miami goes big.

Why Couples Love It

1954 Morris Lapidus design

Direct Miami Beach oceanfront

Multiple ballrooms & lawns

Iconic Bowtie lobby floor

Built for large-scale weddings

Ideal For

Large-scale oceanfront celebrations with vintage energy.

06 Four Seasons Hotel Miami Brickell wedding venue
Five-Star Brickell Skyline Hotel

Four Seasons Hotel Miami

The Four Seasons is Miami's answer to a wedding above the skyline.

Set in the Brickell financial district, the hotel rises 70 stories above Biscayne Bay with a two-acre pool terrace on the seventh floor that has become one of the most photographed ceremony spots in South Florida.

Grand ballrooms, sweeping city views, and Edge Brasserie on-site round out the Four Seasons' signature five-star wedding experience. Guests arrive at the tower, and the venue takes it from there.

Why Couples Love It

70-story Brickell tower

Two-acre pool terrace

Biscayne Bay skyline views

Five-star hotel accommodations

Edge Brasserie on-site

Ideal For

Polished skyline weddings in the heart of Miami.

07 Villa Woodbine Coconut Grove Miami wedding venue
Historic Coconut Grove Estate

Villa Woodbine

For couples who want a Miami wedding without the resort-ballroom look, Villa Woodbine is the answer.

Set on a lush estate in Coconut Grove, this Mediterranean-style villa is anchored by century-old banyan trees, tropical gardens, a fountained courtyard, and multiple ceremony sites that flow between indoor and outdoor spaces without a hard line between them.

The villa's flexibility with outside vendors and its private-estate feel make it a favorite for couples who want the day to feel like it was hosted at a family home, not a hotel.

Why Couples Love It

Historic Coconut Grove villa

Century-old banyan trees

Fountained courtyard

Multiple ceremony sites

Private-estate atmosphere

Ideal For

Private estate weddings in tropical Coconut Grove.

08 Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables Miami wedding venue
Historic Coral Gables Hotel

Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables

Designed in 1926 by legendary Coral Gables architect Phineas Paist, the Colonnade is one of Miami's most architecturally striking wedding venues.

The property offers 23,000 square feet of event space across four distinct rooms, anchored by a grand neoclassical marbled rotunda that has become a signature ceremony space in South Florida. Add a galleria, a formal ballroom, and a rooftop terrace, and the venue accommodates up to 737 guests across the property.

The rotunda's natural light and soaring columns make it one of the few indoor ceremony spaces in Miami that photograph as well as an outdoor one.

Why Couples Love It

Historic 1926 building

Neoclassical marbled rotunda

23,000 sq ft of event space

Rooftop terrace ceremonies

Capacity up to 737 guests

Ideal For

Grand indoor rotunda weddings in Coral Gables.

09 The Miami Beach EDITION oceanfront wedding venue
Modern Boutique Oceanfront

The Miami Beach EDITION

The EDITION is Ian Schrager's take on Miami Beach, and it's exactly as sharp as you'd expect.

The restored 1955 Seville Hotel now delivers a modern minimalist aesthetic across 294 individually designed guest rooms, sleek porcelain bathrooms, and design touches that photograph beautifully from every angle without ever trying too hard.

A 2,400-square-foot oceanfront lawn hosts open-air ceremonies and larger seated dinners, giving couples the direct-on-the-sand experience with a contemporary edge that stands apart from the classic Beach resorts.

Why Couples Love It

Ian Schrager designed

Restored 1955 property

2,400 sq ft oceanfront lawn

Modern minimalist aesthetic

294 boutique guest rooms

Ideal For

Modern oceanfront weddings with boutique styling.

10 Alfred DuPont Building downtown Miami Art Deco wedding venue
Historic Art Deco Landmark

The Historic Alfred I. DuPont Building

The DuPont Building is downtown Miami's best-kept wedding secret.

Built in 1939 as the Florida National Bank headquarters, the building features Art Deco craftsmanship rarely seen in Miami today, including original decorative ceilings, hand-forged brass doors, and a restored marble bank lobby that doubles as one of the city's most striking ceremony spaces.

For couples who want a Miami wedding that isn't beachfront but still feels distinctly Miami, this is the venue. It's the city's actual history, still standing on Flagler Street.

Why Couples Love It

Historic 1939 building

Original Art Deco detailing

Restored bank lobby

Hand-forged brass doors

Historic downtown location

Ideal For

Historic Art Deco weddings in downtown Miami.

What Actually Matters

In Miami, the Photos Are Guaranteed. The Night Is Not.

Miami weddings look stunning by default. Between the ocean, the palms, the sunsets, and the architecture, the scenery does 40 percent of the work before a single guest walks in. That's the Miami advantage, and it's real.

It's also a trap. Beautiful photos don't guarantee a beautiful night. What separates the Miami weddings people fly in for from the ones they scroll past is what happens between the ceremony and the after-party. The couples whose weddings guests are still replaying a year later thought about the music with the same seriousness they thought about the venue.

Luxury Miami wedding reception dance floor
A Year Later

What Miami Guests Never Forget

  • The sunset ceremony where the strings paused for the actual sunset.

  • The sax player who walked barefoot across the sand during cocktail hour.

  • The Latin percussion break that pulled every generation onto the floor.

  • The moment the band moved from Sinatra to salsa without missing a beat.

  • The rooftop after-party that ran past two in the morning.

Miami Truth

The postcard wedding photographs itself. The unforgettable one has to be built.

The Miami Difference
"In Miami, the sun sets on schedule. Whether your guests stay is entirely up to you."

The oceanfront doesn't finish the wedding. The music does. That's the difference between a night that photographs beautifully and one your guests are still texting about the next morning. Troy Curtis Entertainment is where that difference comes from.

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Troy Curtis Entertainment performing at a luxury Miami wedding
The TCE Difference

Because Every Beautiful Venue Deserves an Extraordinary Celebration

For more than two decades, Troy Curtis Entertainment has been trusted by luxury wedding planners, prestigious venues, and couples throughout Miami and across the country.

Our performers aren't simply talented musicians. They're seasoned professionals who understand how to read a room, build energy, and create unforgettable moments.

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Luxury Live Wedding Bands

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Hybrid DJ + Live Band Productions

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Ceremony Musicians

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Cocktail Hour Entertainment

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Jazz Ensembles

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String Quartets

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Saxophone Performers

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High Energy Dance Bands

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Celebrity Caliber Musicians

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Fully Customized Entertainment Experiences

Designed for Every Miami Venue

Whether you're celebrating at the Faena, the Biltmore, the St. Regis Bal Harbour, Vizcaya, the Fontainebleau, the Four Seasons Miami, Villa Woodbine, Hotel Colonnade, the Miami Beach EDITION, the Alfred DuPont Building, or another premier venue, our team works seamlessly with your planner and venue staff to create a flawless experience.

Side by Side

The Ten, at a Glance

Venue Style Best For Signature Feature
Faena Hotel Miami Beach Ultra-Luxury Oceanfront Editorial Miami Weddings Baz Luhrmann Interiors
The Biltmore Miami-Coral Gables Mediterranean Palace Grand Historic Weddings 315-Foot Giralda Tower
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Forbes Five-Star Resort Wedding Weekends Oceanfront Day Villas
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens Historic Bayfront Villa European Villa Weddings Ten Acres on Biscayne Bay
Fontainebleau Miami Beach Iconic Beach Resort Large-Scale Weddings Morris Lapidus 1954 Design
Four Seasons Hotel Miami Five-Star Skyline Hotel Skyline City Weddings Two-Acre Pool Terrace
Villa Woodbine Coconut Grove Estate Private Estate Weddings Century-Old Banyan Trees
Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables Historic 1926 Hotel Grand Rotunda Weddings Marbled Neoclassical Rotunda
The Miami Beach EDITION Modern Boutique Oceanfront Contemporary Beach Weddings Ian Schrager Design
The Alfred I. DuPont Building Art Deco Landmark Downtown Historic Weddings Restored 1939 Bank Lobby
The Fine Print

Miami Wedding Venue Questions

What is the most luxurious wedding venue in Miami?

The Faena Hotel Miami Beach is widely considered the most luxurious wedding venue in Miami. With interiors overseen by filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and Oscar-winning costume designer Catherine Martin, the oceanfront property blends cinematic opulence with direct Miami Beach access. Ceremonies happen in the restored Faena Theater or on the oceanfront lawn, with capacity scaling up to roughly 300 guests in the hotel's event spaces.

How much does a luxury wedding venue in Miami cost?

Luxury Miami wedding venues typically range from $200 to $500+ per guest for all-inclusive packages. Ultra-luxury venues like the Faena, the St. Regis Bal Harbour, and the Biltmore often exceed $75,000 to $200,000+ in total venue and food and beverage costs, with full wedding budgets frequently reaching $150,000 to $500,000+ depending on guest count and design.

How far in advance should I book a Miami wedding venue?

For luxury Miami venues, we recommend booking 12 to 18 months in advance. For peak dry-season Saturdays between November and April at top-tier venues like the Faena, the Biltmore, Vizcaya, or the St. Regis Bal Harbour, extending your planning window to 18 to 24 months is often necessary to secure your first-choice date.

Can I get married at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens?

Yes. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens hosts private weddings for up to 100 guests indoors and up to 300 guests outdoors on the East Terrace overlooking Biscayne Bay. Evening rentals start at $23,000, and vendors must be selected from Vizcaya's approved list due to the venue's National Historic Landmark status.

What is the best oceanfront wedding venue in Miami?

The Faena Hotel Miami Beach, the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, and the Miami Beach EDITION all sit directly on the sand of Miami Beach. The St. Regis Bal Harbour offers the most exclusive oceanfront experience 27 stories above the Atlantic. Each delivers a different version of the oceanfront Miami wedding depending on the style you're after.

What is the largest wedding venue in Miami?

Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables accommodates up to 737 guests across its four event spaces, and the Biltmore Miami-Coral Gables hosts up to 450 guests in its largest ballroom. The Fontainebleau Miami Beach also accommodates large-scale multicultural weddings across multiple ballrooms and oceanfront lawns.

Do Miami wedding venues include catering and entertainment?

Most luxury Miami venues, including the Faena, the Biltmore, the St. Regis Bal Harbour, and the Fontainebleau, include catering as part of their wedding packages. Historic venues like Vizcaya and Villa Woodbine require outside catering from approved vendor lists. Entertainment is almost always brought in separately, which is why couples work with dedicated luxury wedding entertainment companies like Troy Curtis Entertainment to design the live music and DJ experience.

What is the best historic wedding venue in Miami?

The Biltmore Hotel Miami-Coral Gables (1926) and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens (1916) are Miami's two most historically significant wedding venues, both listed as National Historic Landmarks. Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables (1926) and the Alfred I. DuPont Building (1939) also offer beautifully restored historic settings for couples who want a Miami wedding rooted in the city's actual architecture.

Before You Book

Miami Gives You the Backdrop.
You Give Guests the Night.

You can throw a Miami wedding at ten different addresses and get ten completely different celebrations. A Faena ballroom on the sand feels nothing like a Vizcaya courtyard on Biscayne Bay, and neither feels anything like a Biltmore ceremony beneath a Giralda-inspired bell tower. That range is what makes Miami singular among American wedding cities.

But every one of these venues shares the same truth. Once the address is locked, the biggest question left is what fills the room. It's the music that keeps the crowd, sets the tempo, and turns a beautiful evening into the wedding your family still references at every reunion.

Miami gives you the setting.
Great wedding entertainment gives you the night.

If you've already picked your venue, or you're still deciding between two, we'd love to talk about the entertainment side of the day. That's the piece your guests will still be replaying long after the wedding album has been put away.

The Missing Piece

Miami Weddings Are Made for the Cameras. Yours Should Be Made for the Memories.

Every couple books a beautiful Miami venue. Fewer of them plan the moment their guests will actually remember. Tell us where you're getting married and what you want the reception to feel like, and we'll build an entertainment experience that stays with your family long after the photos are printed.

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