This excellent article from The Knot can help you decide what to look for in a location - Wedding Reception Planning: Finding a Location.
Below is a listing of ceremony and reception locations that you might consider. To find even more, check The Knot or Wedding Channel. Also, the City of Fort Lauderdale has a wonderful listing of Outdoor Wedding Locations.
BEACHES, PARKS & GARDENS
- Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Tree Tops Park, Davie
- Bamboo Gardens, Fort Lauderdale
- Bonnet House, Fort Lauderdale
- Colee Hammock Park, Fort Lauderdale
- Riverwalk Linear Park, Fort Lauderdale
- Stranahan Park, Fort Lauderdale
RESTAURANTS (With Outdoor Patios)
- The River House, Fort Lauderdale
- Galuppi's Restaurant, Pompano Beach
HOTELS
There are many, many wonderful Fort Lauderdale hotels where you have have your ceremony and reception. These stand out as among the most popular.
- Hilton Deerfield Beach, Deerfield Beach
- Embassy Suites Deerfield Beach, Deerfield Beach
- Westin Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale
- The Pelican Grand Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale
- W Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale
- GALLERYone Ft. Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale
- Riverside Hotel, Fort Lauderdale
- Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel, Fort Lauderdale
- Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six, Fort Lauderdale
- The Ocean Manor Resort, Fort Lauderdale
- Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale
- Harbor Beach Marriott, Fort Lauderdale
- Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach, Hollywood
- Hollywood Beach Marriott, Hollywood
- Ocean Sands Resort, Pompano Beach
BANQUET FACILITIES & COUNTRY CLUBS
OTHER INTERESTING SPOTS
- Windridge Yacht Charters, Fort Lauderdale
- International Swimming Hall of Fame and Museum, Fort Lauderdale
- IGFA Fishing Hall Of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach
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