A Calm Home Base Between the Celebrations

Your friends are getting married in Fort Lauderdale, and you’re making a weekend of it. Sunlit venues, ocean breezes, dinners that turn into late-night toasts. While the lucky couple is busy choosing a Fort Lauderdale wedding venue, the real question for you is where to unwind between the welcome drinks, the ceremony, and brunch.

The Garden Hotel & Resort is that place. We don’t host weddings onsite, and that’s part of the appeal: no rush, no noise, just relaxed rooms, leafy courtyards, and easy access to the beach and downtown. It’s the calm that keeps the whole weekend flowing.

 

Why Fort Lauderdale is Made for “I Do”

Fort Lauderdale has the perfect atmosphere for a wedding weekend: year-round sunshine, palm-lined backdrops, and venues that feel stylish without trying too hard. Couples can choose beach ceremonies, garden gatherings, yacht clubs, hotels, or historic homes, all within an easy drive of great restaurants and the waterfront.

Here, celebration meets convenience. Guests spend mornings by the ocean, afternoons exploring Las Olas, and evenings under twinkle lights. It’s polished yet relaxed, with everything close enough to make the weekend feel seamless. The Garden Hotel & Resort fits that rhythm perfectly; a newly reimagined stay that’s warm, grounded, and refreshingly simple.

 

Top Wedding Venues in Fort Lauderdale (and How We Fit In)

Below are a few of the area’s most-loved spots. Think of this as inspiration; a quick guide to the styles you’ll find nearby,  along with why The Garden Hotel & Resort makes an easy home base for guests.

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens

A historic estate wrapped in tropical gardens and artful details, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is one of the most scenic outdoor wedding venues in Fort Lauderdale. Ceremonies unfold under swaying palms; photos glow at golden hour. From The Garden Hotel & Resort, it’s a quick drive, and you’ll love returning to our own tranquil courtyards after the party.

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

Nature lovers say yes to shaded trails, lakeside scenes, and rustic-chic ceremonies, making Hugh Taylor Birch State Park a favorite among small wedding venues in Fort Lauderdale. Our garden-inspired spaces at The Garden Hotel & Resort echo that grounded, outdoorsy mood.

Yacht & Marina Venues (Charter yachts, Pier Sixty-Six Marina)

This is the “Venice of America,” after all. Many couples celebrate on the water. Just 20 minutes from Port Everglades, The Garden Hotel & Resort keeps things simple: quick transfers, easy parking, and a peaceful place to land when the last song fades.

The Perfect Home Base for Wedding Guests

We don’t host weddings, and that’s exactly why we’re ideal for wedding weekends. In between the welcome party, ceremony, and goodbye brunch, you need room to breathe. At The Garden Hotel & Resort, you’ll find:

  • A location that works. Minutes to the beach, Las Olas, and major routes to popular venues. Easy to meet up, easy to get around, easy to come back and rest.
  • Rooms that recharge. Newly refreshed rooms with natural textures and thoughtful touches: blackout curtains, in-room fridges, reliable Wi-Fi, and plenty of outlets for getting photo-ready.
  • Spaces for every group. Adults-only and family-friendly buildings, plus room types that make coordinating simple.
  • Flexible, guest-first details. Smooth arrivals, on-site parking, and a team that understands the moving parts of a wedding weekend.

Between welcome dinners, ceremonies, and brunches, you’ll want a quiet space to reset. At The Garden Hotel & Resort, every detail, from soft linens to sunlit courtyards, is designed to make those in-between moments feel effortless.

 

Group-friendly comforts and amenities

Make plans together, or drift at your own pace. Either way, our amenities keep the weekend easy.

  • Three outdoor pools for pre-event lounging or a relaxing post-reception dip.
  • The Greenhouse café for casual breakfasts and coffee catch-ups.
  • The Terrace for evening drinks and light bites when the after-party needs a softer landing.
  • EV bike rentals and an electric house car to reach nearby venues and photo spots without fuss.
  • Wellness-forward spaces (stretch, breathe, reset) so you feel grounded amid the excitement.
  • Pet-welcoming, accessible features that make group logistics simpler for everyone.

 

Sample Wedding-Weekend Flow

Friday
Arrive and settle into The Garden Hotel & Resort. Unpack, take a swim, then head to Las Olas for dinner. Or keep it easy with cocktails at The Greenhouse

Saturday
Coffee and something fresh at The Greenhouse Cafe. Get ready at your own pace. Head to the ceremony at Bonnet House. After the reception, come back for a quiet nightcap or a late dip beneath the palms.

Sunday
Sleep in. Enjoy brunch, a beach stroll, and an unhurried checkout. Say your goodbyes, feeling rested, not rushed.

 

Close to the Celebration, Grounded in Comfort

Weddings are about love, but they’re also about the moments around it: the catching up, the getting ready, the deep breaths before the vows. With so many Fort Lauderdale wedding venues nearby, The Garden Hotel & Resort gives you a natural place to land between every celebration: close, comfortable, and calm.