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These prices are available for the months of October through April. These prices are available for the months of May through September.
Reception
$5,000 starting price
Ceremony
$5,000 starting price
Reception
$2,500 starting price
Ceremony
$2,500 starting price

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About

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.

Facilities and Capacity

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

Room can be divided into 3 sections

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
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    Everything perfect

    My and my husband like this hall at the first time we saw it.Then we more than like it when we talk with manager Michael Moran.He is professional, he was very enthusiastic to help us and he very kind.All my guest like this hall ,we so happy on our wedding on september 10,2022. We highly recommend this hall for you who lookinh for reception for wedding.
    Ivy&Steven.

    Illuminate's reply:

    It was truly a pleasure to help make your Wedding day an outstanding success for you and your guests at Illuminate Venue
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    It was great working with the staff to get things done.

    Beautiful space and great team.
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    Stephanie Married on 04/10/2022
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    Best. Venue. Ever.

    Illuminate Ballroom at JAFCO is the best venue ever! It is not only beautiful, elegant, modern, clean, and spacious, but the staff and venue manager are absolutely the best to work with. I recently had my daughter's Bat Mitzvah there with nearly 140 guests, an 18x18 foot dance floor, an inflatable photo booth, an inside bar, hightops, couches, and indoor games, and the room was perfect in size and all of my guests had a great time and thought the venue was amazing! It has great amenties too -- a VIP suite to get dressed in and keep your personal belongings, beautiful bathrooms!, a large, modern kitchen for your caterer, lighting on the ceiling that can be programmed to different color schemes, and several large drop down screens for a video/audio montage or simple photo presentation. I cannot recommend this place enough. You will love it and never be sorry you chose to do your event there. Plus, it has the added bonus of being connected to an amazing cause. My family will never forget my daughter's Bat Mitzvah, or the kindness, personal attention, and care that was given to us throughout the planning process by the Illuminate staff. Thank you so much Michael.

    Illuminate's reply:

    Thank you Stephanie, Illuminate Venue truly came alive with the decor and all the special touches. It was my pleasure to be a part of planning your event which was joyous for your family and all of your guests. The lights, sound, food, activities, centerpieces, candy bar, activities were so well done and made this a memorable celebration for all. Thank you for choosing a Venue with a cause for your event and making Illuminate shine!
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Team

Michael Moran
Michael Moran
Venue Manager

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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5100 N Nob Hill Road Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33351
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Illuminate frequently asked questions

Illuminate includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Illuminate includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The space offered by Illuminate for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
Illuminate offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Illuminate offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Illuminate offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Illuminate offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Illuminate is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Illuminate currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion for wedding services.

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