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Weddings at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale set a new standard in romantic elegance. Celebrate your special day on our tropical pool terrace or under stunning hand-strung Hungarian crystal chandeliers in our Grand Ballroom. Let the ladies and gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale help you plan your dream day!

From ceremonies overlooking the Atlantic to grand indoor receptions, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale offers a romantic backdrop to bring your lifelong dreams to life. Our dedicated special event managers and award-winning culinary teams will guide you through every detail so you can focus on the moments that you will treasure forever.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

2,500

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?

Yes

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

2,500

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

2,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

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

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel
Resort

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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?

Accommodations
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August
September

Reviews of The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale

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User2995751 Sent on 02/17/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The ENTIRE staff at The Ritz helped make our wedding weekend the best weekend of our lives! We honestly couldn't have asked for a more perfect weekend! From the moment we checked-in to the minute we left, we had the up-most top-notch service. The attention to detail they put into making their brides and grooms feel relaxed the day of their big day is truly amazing! From our first site visit, to all our planning meetings to our food tasting and then the big day, we couldn't be happier how everything turned out! AMAZING staff all around! We couldn't thank them enough for everything they did to make our wedding so special!
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Liz Sent on 04/26/2016
5 out of 5 rating
When one thinks of the Ritz Carlton they think of service. This was a destination wedding in which 240 guests all traveled to the Ritz Carlton in Fort Lauderdale for my daughter's recent wedding. This hotel went above and beyond the call of duty to make this wedding an incredible event for us as well as our guests. Their service was second to none, the food was outstanding, their organization was amazing, and all of their employees worked together to make it incredibly memorable. The person with whom we worked very closely to plan everything was Lorena Somma who was a dream come true; very organized, kind, easy to work with etc. We would highly, highly recommend this hotel for any event!
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Vivian Sent on 01/05/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Natasha Daniels of the Ritz Carlton was THE contact person of THE wedding venue! It was amazing and they were totally flexible and granted me every silly option I asked for.
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Mari Sent on 11/05/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding and the entire team were incredible. The venue space and its gorgeous chandeliers made our wedding simply the most beautiful wedding. Thank you Clodagh Larkin, Sheri Benkendorf, and the catering staff at the Ritz for everything. Guests are still talking about how wonderful the food was!!!
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Nicole Sent on 03/27/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Love! Couldnt have it at a better place
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Kristin Sent on 07/13/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Wendy SHoemaker and the Ritz CArlton team at the Ft Lauderdale beach location provided the most professional and amazing service that I have ever been provided. The whole hotel was aware of the wedding for months to come and made myself, my friends and our families feel so special. The setting was beautiful for the ceremony on the 7th floor pool deck overlooking the ocean. We fell in love with the ballroom immediately when we were looking for locations. The chandelier is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. The food was incredible and they made me wedding cupcakes instead of a cake, just want I wanted! The chef and dining manager were so great the whole night. If you looking for true beauty and service, look no further that the Ritz in Ft Lauderdale The beach there is great for a destination wedding, a lot of activities in the area. The staff and this hotel truly made us feel special on our wedding day, we are already looking forward to going back for our anniversary.
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Christina Sent on 01/16/2012
5 out of 5 rating
The Ritz Carlton provided the most amazing service and food to all of my guests.

The whole event went smoothly. My direct contact on property was on top of everything and you really didn't need a day of planner (I'm a little OCD, so I had one anyway), but they really take care of everything. They have a head banquet waiter assigned to the bride and groom the whole time, so my drinks were never empty and anything I needed, they were there.

It was flawless. They were so flexible with us when we wanted to come up and do our floral trial, they let us use the room without cost.

We also had our Brunch there the next morning and it was amazing! Though I later found out that they serve a bigger brunch downstairs for less money.

Overall I would highly recommend this property. The chandelier in the room is such a wow factor, everyone was blown away.
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Andrea Sent on 06/29/2010
5 out of 5 rating
The ritz Carlton in ft lauderdale was an amazing venue. Kathryn Hill & her team were awesome. They were very commentating to everything. The day was perfect. We had this huge meeting room to get my 9 bridesmaids & myself all ready for the day. I was so relaxed because I knew they would do an excellent job and I was right! The service was impeccable! The night ran very smoothly. All of the guests were very pleased with their rooms & the wedding. The room with the swarvoski chandeliers are beautiful. I was sold. Plus you are the only wedding there so no one is crashing your wedding. The staff were very professional, and very easy going. We had an amazing wedding experience. We highly recommend this venue!!
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J Sent on 06/19/2012
4.7 out of 5 rating
We really enjoyed having our wedding here at the Ritz in Ft. Lauderdale. It is less crowded than Palm Beach or Miami and you can't beat the professionalism and quality of service at the Ritz! We worked with Wendy (our Ritz coordinator) and she was super sweet, understanding, and great to work with. I was a little worried towards the early stages of planning because it was taking a long time to get email/phone responses back from Wendy but later on (towards the last month or so) the responsiveness picked up and she was really good about keeping up with our plans. I loved the look, the feel, the food, and the service! We had the ceremony on the pool terrace outside with a view of the beach/ocean and then a 70-people reception inside the smaller ballroom. They have a beautiful inside cocktail area with a gorgeous bar area. We had such a great time- can't wait to go back for our anniversary :) The banquet captain even told us he would freeze the top layer of our cake for us and keep it in the Ritz's freezers for when we come back! (We are out-of-towners and couldn't take the cake top with us). Highly recommend the Ritz to anybody who is looking for a classy and elegant venue.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale frequently asked questions

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale includes:
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
  • Resort
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale 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.
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