Looking for a nice wedding venue without blowing your budget? Here are some great wedding ceremony and reception venues in South FL, Miami and Broward counties that offer affordable wedding locations without a ton of your budget.
From Least to most expensive:
Pinecrest Gardens:
11000 Red Road
Pinecrest, FL 33156
It used to be the old site of Patriot Jungle. Those of us that grew up here will always remember that location fondly. Now they have the gardens open to the public for just a few bucks each you can check out the location and there is even splash a play area for parents to take their little ones for a fun summer afternoon.
Available only between 10AM and 4:30PM
The Lakeview Terrace, Patio and Pergola, overlooking famous Swan Lake, are favorites amongst Brides and Grooms-to-be and the large grassy Meadow can accomodate open-air or tented seating. Available for rental starting at $400.00, these areas can be rented seperately or combined to accommodate parties from 50 - 500 guests. To check availability, please contact Pinecrest Gardens at 305.669.6990 or e-mail gardens@pinecrest-fl.gov . In addition, please refer to the Rental Rules for the regulations governing the rentals.
I recommend this location for short and smaller events that don’t need a lot of loud music and dancing and also don’t mind a wedding during the day. It’s also a great location for a ceremony only.
Tree Top Oak Ridge Hall:
Tree Tops Park
3900 S.W. 100th Ave., Davie, FL 33328
Phone: 954-357-5130
Fax: 954-357-5131
TreeTopsPark@broward.org
Starting at around $900.00, click here for more information. Hours of Rental: Fridays, Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sundays: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Time frame includes setup and cleanup and must be strictly adhered to. Park staff will set up tables and chairs if requested.
The facility may be used for most activities. Any unusual activity and/or equipment (i.e., tents, archways, and gazebos) must be approved by park management and noted on the permit prior to activity date.
Pets: Dogs and cats must be on six-foot leashes and under owner’s control at all times. So YES this seems to be the one location where you can have your pet in the ceremony. Imagine that!?
Capacity: Banquet (60-inch diameter round tables and chairs) seating: 184 people.
The Royal Fern Hall:
Fern Forest Nature Center
201 Lyons Rd. South, Coconut Creek, FL 33063
Phone: 954-357-5198
Fax: 954-357-5295
E-mail: FernForest@broward.org
For information please see here.
Rental fee: Starting around $1000, call for current information
Capacities
Royal Fern Hall: 175 auditorium-style seating (no tables)
Royal Fern Hall: 120 for a sit-down dinner with dance floor
Amphitheater: 125
Picnic Shelter: 40
Parking Spaces: 90, plus four designated handicapped spaces
Facility Rental Hours & Fees
Royal Fern Hall
Mondays-Thursdays: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
$50 per hour
Royal Fern Hall & Amphitheater
Fridays-Sundays and holidays: 9 a.m.–11 p.m.
$800
Amphitheater Only
Fridays-Sundays and holidays: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
$150 for four hours, $38 for each additional hour
Picnic Shelter
Mondays-Fridays: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
$50
Picnic Shelter
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
$110
Setup Rental
Day before the event: four-hour rental between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
$300
Cleanup/Security Deposit (CASH ONLY)
Royal Fern Hall or Royal Fern Hall and Amphitheater together
$200
Amphitheater only or Picnic Shelter
$50
Mangrove Hall:
West Lake Park
1200 Sheridan St., Hollywood, FL 33019
Phone: 954-357-5161
Fax: 954-357-5163
WestLakePark@broward.org
Fees: Starting at around $1,600.00
Capacity: Conference (72″ x 24″ tables and chairs) seating: 160. Banquet (72″ diameter round tables and chairs) seating: 210.
Rental hours: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Time frame includes setup and cleanup and must be strictly adhered to. Park staff will set up tables and chairs if requested. No early admittance prior to permit time allowed.
The facility may be used for most activities. Any unusual activity and/or equipment (i.e., tents, archways, gazebos) must be approved by park management and noted on the permit prior to activity date. Amplified music and loud noises that interfere with other park patrons are prohibited.
All intoxicants other than beer and wine are prohibited. Kegs must be placed in a plastic container. No smoking is allowed in the Mangrove Hall.
Open Flames: Candles, tiki torches, and open flames in the hall or courtyard are prohibited.
Oak Hammock Hall
Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center
3501 S.W. 130th Ave., Davie, FL 33330
Phone: 954-357-8797
Fax: 954-357-8796
E-mail: LongKey@broward.org
Rental fees starting at around $1640.00
Capacity: Conference (72″ x 24″ tables and chairs) seating: 60 people. Banquet (60″-diameter round tables and chairs) seating: 240 people.
Hours of Rental: Fridays-Sundays: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Time frame includes setup and cleanup and must be strictly adhered to.
Open Flames: Candles, tiki torches, and open flames in the hall or courtyard are prohibited.
Sound Policy: Amplified music and loud noises that interfere with other park patrons are prohibited.
Activities: The facility may be used for most activities. Any unusual activity and/or equipment (i.e., tents, archways, gazebos) must be approved by park management and noted on the permit prior to activity date.
Venetian Pool
Coral Gables Venetian Pool
2701 De Soto Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL
Tel: 305-460-5306
Rental fees starting at around $1900.00
Venetian Pool is available from closing until 10:00 pm throughout the year for parties and special events such as weddings. Please review the appropiate forms below.
If you have any questions please contact us at (305) 460-5306 or e-mail Assistant Supervisor Carolina Vester at cvester@coralgables.com.
Basic Rental Fee: $1,680
Deposit: $262.00 to hold the date plus $1000 performance bond for damages. The security deposit and performance bond are refunded after the event is concluded and if no damage is incurred to facility and facility is returned to original condition.
For more information regarding rental policies, pricing and reservations, please call 305-460-5306 and ask for a member of the Venetian Pool management.
{all prices subject to change, please call for information}
While these locations are pretty basic and don’t come with fancy linens and chairs, these items can easily be rented and with the savings from your location costs you can make a pretty spectacular event! Of course for brides on an even tighter budget I would suggest a ballroom wedding. The best is if you can find one with an outside area for at least the ceremony. Remember brides, natural light makes the best photos! So do your ceremonies outdoors right before sunset to get your once in a lifetime amazing shots. ;)
