10 Florida Venues For Your Destination Wedding
For a drool-worthy destination wedding, Florida is the perfect place to spend your special day. The sunny skies and lush landscapes make for dreamy and unforgettable events. Whether you’re dreaming of saying ‘I do’ with your toes in the sand or surrounded by colorful gardens, we’ve got the ideal venue to match your vision here.
The Colony Palm Beach
Palm Beach, FL
Fab Features: British Colonial-inspired boutique hotel exudes Palm Beach's relaxed charm • upscale packages include white-glove service, top-shelf cocktails, and mouthwatering food • perfect for wedding weekends, with Worth Avenue's high-end shops, restaurants, and entertainment around the corner
Catering: In-housePrice: $$$
Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa
Key West, Florida
Fab Features: stunning ceremonies surrounded by pristine white sand, soaring palm trees, and coral rock buffers • al fresco ceremonies and receptions on the waterfront deck • the popular Marquesa Ballroom boasts floor-to-ceiling windows frame dreamy ocean sunsets
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
One Ocean Resort and Spa
Atlantic Beach, Florida
Fab Features: pristine dunes, elegant ballrooms and a covered patio make for abundant photo opportunities • topnotch services from an expert reception coordinator to an exquisitely crafted wedding cake are provided by their intuitive wedding specialists • named one of its 500 best hotels in the world by Travel & Leisure
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Davis Islands Garden Club
Tampa, Florida
Fab Features: exchange vows surrounded by the tranquility of lush gardens or beneath an ornate gazebo at water’s edge • customize the property to fit your fantasy with the help of the award-winning garden club • enjoy cocktails on the covered veranda then segue to a reception in the adjacent ballroom
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $
The Lodge and Club
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Fab Features: stylish oceanfront resort with European-style charm • breathtaking beachfront spaces include the elegant Fountain Courtyard and the romantic Ocean Lawn (or exchange vows on the sand!) • exceptional amenities like designer, ocean-view suites, pampering sessions at the spa, kayak and paddleboard rentals, and more
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Sunken Gardens
St. Petersburg, FL
Fab Features: botanical paradise in the midst of a bustling city • exchange vows surrounded by thousands of lush tropical displays, vibrant flowering plants, and cascading waterfalls • the Garden Room affords a high wood ceiling and metal beams and overlooks the exquisite gardens
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Don CeSar
St. Pete Beach, Florida
Fab Features: glamorous Spanish-style resort • versatile event spaces allow for casual beachside ceremonies to elegant ballroom receptions • indulge in lavish pampering at Spa Oceana
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Key Largo Lighthouse Hidden Beach
Key Largo, Florida
Fab Features: a tropical oasis that feels like your own private island • exchange vows on a pristine white sand secluded beach with unobstructed views of the Atlantic • make it a weekend wedding and enjoy the luxurious beach houses that sleep up to 15 people
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Hemingway Home & Museum
Key West, Florida
Fab Features: gorgeous Key West retreat that provides a lush backdrop for an island celebration • exchange vows amidst this historical estate that was once the home to legendary author Ernest Hemingway • enjoy the dense tropical foliage including hibiscus, jasmine, ginger, and gardenias that flourish throughout the property
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Tampa Museum of Art
Tampa, FL
Fab Features: stunning waterfront patio boasting views of the University of Tampa’s minarets as well as the city skyline • delectable menus are custom-designed by the expert in-house caterers • guests are welcome to explore galleries and installations on the second floor
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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