Illuminate
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Step inside Illuminate in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and find a unique wedding venue filled with light and love for your event. This new, modern, and breathtaking wedding and event venue is the only venue with a cause. So that means while you are celebrating your once-in-a-lifetime event, you will also be changing the world for children who have disabilities or have endured child abuse and trauma. This venue is available for any celebration including bar mitzvahs, corporate events, baby showers, birthday parties and more. Because this $3m venue is brand new you will be the first of your friends to wow your guests as they enter the curated bar lounge and ballroom. Your limo can drop you at the celebrity entrance to your private VIP/bridal suite complete with a Hollywood make-up bar where you can relax and enjoy a champagne lunch with friends as they help you get ready for your big day.
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At Illuminate, you will be surrounded by a canvas of 10,000 square feet of event space. Your guests will enter through our pre-event bar and lounge and will be immediately immersed into the emotion of the incredible light sculpture installation created by artist Mads Christenson of LA. The main ballroom [can be divided into three spaces to include a ceremony or a dessert reception reveal at the end of the night and] will provide the perfect spot for you and up to 300 of your special guests to mingle, eat fabulous food and dance the night away. You are welcome to use our built-in acoustically-perfect sound and audio-visual system for music, champagne toasts, and heartwarming speeches and videos and photo montages. With complete flexibility and creativity at your disposal, this dynamic space comes to life with our wall-to-ceiling lighting system which eliminates the need to additional décor and lends itself to the tablescape of your dreams. The venue also includes a 20-foot-long white marble bar for your signature drinks and wine service and space for stations, appetizers, and more
Services Offered
Illuminate's team is happy to help you create your dream wedding. These experienced coordinators are available to assist you as you plan your entire event. The planning experts offer all-inclusive packages and can provide a list of top vendor referrals to match your budget and taste. These referrals include caterers, florists, decor, and valet services. The Venue will also work with your outside vendors if you like and fees include liability insurance. They also provide equipment, including stools, chairs, chair covers, tables, and lighting. In addition to these event services, this establishment is a "Venue for a cause" which directly supports children with special needs at JAFCO Children's Ability Center
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Michael J. Moran began his culinary career at the Culinary Institute of America where he graduated with the prestigious Keating Award, voted “student most likely to succeed.” Immediately after graduation Michael was selected as the Executive Chef for Jordanian monarchs King Hussein and Queen Noor. Upon his return to the United States, Michael continued his culinary career at several notable Miami restaurants before becoming a professor at the Florida International University Chaplain School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Currently, Michael is responsible for the oversight and day-to-day operations of several JAFCO-owned facilities throughout the South Florida area. Michael’s unique background as an accomplished culinarian, educator, and consultant allows for him to make an invaluable contribution to any hospitality-related endeavor.
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- Lighting/Sound
- Set Up
- Tables
- Server(s)
- Ballroom
- Banquet Hall
- Indoor
- Covered Outdoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Clean Up
- Liability Insurance
- Outside Vendors
- Wifi
- Audio Equipment
- Chairs
- Chair Covers
- Lighting
- Tables