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W Fort Lauderdale is a hotel wedding and event venue in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The beachfront hotel is at the center of the action with dinning, restaurants, and entertainment just steps away. The hotel underwent a $55 million renovation to make it stylish, luxurious, and comfortable for guests. The hotel features stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, pools, fitness center, spa, business center, and two restaurants.

Facilities and Capacity
W Fort Lauderdale has several options for indoor and outdoor wedding events at their spectacular location. The pre-function room is more than 8,000 square feet of space and accommodates more than 600 guests. The Courtyard is more than 5,500 square feet and can accommodate 500 guests for a seated dinner reception and 600 guests for a cocktail reception. The Industry room is more than 4,300 square feet of space and accommodates 280 guests for a seated dinner reception and 500 guests for a cocktail reception. The Great room is 4,200 square feet and can accommodate up to 480 guests. The Mingle room is nearly 4,000 square feet of space and accommodates up to 350 guests. The Terrace is 1,800 square feet of space and accommodate 150 guests for a seated dinner reception and 220 guests for a cocktail reception. The Bungalow is more than 1,300 square feet and can accommodate up to 100 guests. You can also take advantage of the beautiful beach for ceremony sites.

Services Offered
W Fort Lauderdale wedding specialists are talented and experienced at planning flawless wedding days that transitional seamlessly from one event to the next. Their team will bring your vision to life. The hotel can host your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, engagement party, showers and other wedding events. They offer all-inclusive packages to meet your every need. W Fort Lauderdale offers overnight accommodations for you and your guests. The rooms feature luxury amenities such as a bluetooth speaker system, bedside USB ports and more. They also offer expansive suites, rooms with balconies and oceanfront views. W Fort Lauderdale offers catering from award-winning chef, Stephen Starr. Work with a talented culinary team to create one-of-a-kind menus with fresh ingredients and memorable flavors for all your events.

What You'll Love About W Fort Lauderdale

Couples praise the incredible expertise of the wedding coordination team at this venue. Their attentiveness, attention to detail, and dedication meant that every detail was perfectly handled throughout the entire planning process. To learn more about the joys of working with the amazing staff, check out the reviews.

FAQ

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?

$2,200

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

$1,000

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?

$2,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

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

Server(s)
Wedding Cake

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

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

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Hotel

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

July
August
September

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Reviews of W Fort Lauderdale

Weddingwire
4.8/5 18 reviews
Google
4.2/5 4764 reviews
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Michelle Sent on 08/21/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I am SOOO happy with everything about my wedding at the W. First off, the guests were sooo excited to be at the hotel for the weekend. The pool, the bars, the restaurants, all made it well worth a weekend stay there for them. The Great room was the perfect room for my wedding - not to mention how beautiful it is. The chef there is the best in the business. All my guests said everything was DELISH!

I worked with Arlene as my wedding contact there, and I cannot say enough how amazing she was. She was available to me at any point in time from day 1 until the day of. She made sure I was happy and that everything I requested was done. My Mom and I loved her personality! She always welcomed us with a big hug and a smile on her face. She is so talented in her job that it made wedding planning so easy! I am sad the day is over because I enjoyed being in touch with her every step of the way!

The staff at the W was also spectacular. Dahana at the front desk was my welcome agent, and she was such a sweetheart. She went out of her way to make sure my (now) husband and I were taken care of to the fullest. Anything I asked of from the hotel or needed, was done for me. They really strive in making sure their guests are taken care of. Def have your wedding at the W FTL!!!!!!
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Jacqueline Sent on 05/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent expectations!

My husband and I got married a month ago at this beautiful beach front venue to host our destination wedding. Everything was perfect! We booked a year ago for our wedding and we were immediately impressed by the professionalism and accessibility of their Senior Catering Sales Executive Arlene who knew every detail of the venue and how to accommodate a package to fit the planning of an intimate event. She went the extra mile to understand our vision and worked diligently to get things done. Arlene played an important role in the success of our selection of the W to host the perfect destination wedding. Our Event Manager Balice did a fantastic job making sure every detail happened according to plan. She was always very helpful and provided guidance on any questions that we had. Balice went above and beyond, and on the day off executed the event flawlessly. Thank you for accommodating room block for all our out-of-town guests. They were blown away by the entire experience. The W preferred vendor list is great, everyone we selected was professional, accommodating, easy to work with, and they did a wonderful job (EPIC Flowers Design, Sweet Guilt, Marz Makeup & Hair, and Elements & Accents Event Rentals (Le Grande Affairs Inc.). The catering was incredible, and our guests are still talking about how amazing the food was. Thank you so much to Xaiver (aka Javi), Banquet Captain and his entire team for providing an exceptional service. We want to thank the entire W Fort Lauderdale team for making our wedding weekend the most memorable by providing an outstanding service with our Welcome Reception, Wedding Ceremony and Reception. A special thanks to Arlene, Balice, Xaiver and everyone that contributed for making our entire weekend amazingly special! We couldn’t pick a better venue that best aligned with our vision to celebrate a beautiful love story with family and friends. THANK YOU!
Jacqueline & Miguel T. - Wedding Review - Welcome Reception, Ceremony and Reception
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Andrea Sent on 03/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Trendy upscale venue

The coordinator Arlene was such a pleasure to work with! The hotel is great and the venue spaces are beautiful! I didn't end up booking here because the reception was too small for my size wedding, but I would've strongly considered it if it was. It's a great hotel for a destination wedding or staycation!
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Ariel Sent on 12/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Fabulous

Everything about this day went well. The weather was gorgeous, everything was clean and the staff really put their best foot forward to ensure everything went smoothly. Gorgeous venue. Who would not like to overlook the gorgeous beach on their wedding day?!!!
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Marilyn Sent on 10/10/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My Wedding was absolutely magical. I had the best help from Patricia to make all my dreams come true for my Wedding day. I had the best vendors and Couture Bridal Photography was absolutely amazing with the best Wedding Photography in Florida.
I almost wish I could do it all over again!
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Cecilia Sent on 12/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The staff is so great and very accommodating!
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Alyson Sent on 01/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Having my wedding at the W was the best decision we could have made! The venue was amazing, the service was stellar, and our wedding weekend turned out to be the best weekend of our lives! The hotel and its staff were so accommodating and professional all the way down to the tiniest details. We loved the venue and its vibe and couldn't have imagined it turning out any better than it did. The food was delicious and the whole event ran so smoothly. All of our out of town guests loved spending the weekend at the W.

When searching for a venue, we didn't take into consideration that the hotel's wedding coordinator would play such an important role in the success of our wedding/reception. I cannot express how great Lauro Ortino is! She is so hard working, professional and reliable and really made our weekend so perfect! She went above and beyond and our wedding day was stress free because of her. During the planning process, we trusted Laura's judgement all the way and we felt so confident in her the whole time. On top of it all, she was so pleasant to be around!

Our wedding at the W was incredible!!!
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Kim Sent on 04/10/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I had my wedding reception at the W Fort Lauderdale 5 years ago this October. I felt the need to provide this review all these years later because the quality of food and service that I received at the W has been unmatched.

I had the pleasure of being one of the very first weddings ever at the W and from my very first hard hat tour of the property (they weren't done building yet at the time of my contract) I knew my wedding would be fabulous. Melissa Moxley, the coordinator at the time was always flexible with changes of rooms, menu selection, special stemware for decanted wine and alcohol specifics within the package. As part of our package we choose We Take the Cake for our wedding cake and I can tell you that I still have not tasted a better cake to this day (golden yellow cake, cheesecake filling with fresh strawberries, all organic all delicious).
On the day of our wedding the room was perfection, the execution of the food for both the cocktail hour, dinner and cake service were flawless. Our wedding suite was spacious and gorgeous, the perfect backdrop for our wedding photos. I would recommend that anyone who wants a beach front wedding venue without the hastle of South Beach seriously consider the W Fort Lauderdale.
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User1463832 Sent on 02/25/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I was looking for the perfect wedding venue but really wanted it to be on Fort Lauderdale Beach. From the moment I drove up to the W I had a good feeling. The hotel is decorated in a modern, beach them that never seems to stop impressing. The modern, yet romantic vibe allows the beach theme to be evident but not over done.

The entire staff of the W is amazing! From unloading the car, making sure everything got to where it needed to be, they were extremely helpful and friendly. The Room Staff even got my Wedding Night room together with rose petals, and chocolates (which you or your MOH supply)!

The catering staff was always helpful and would get back to me with any questions I had very quickly. I had a pretty large wedding and everyone really, really enjoyed the food which was divine. The catering and kitchen staff really know what they are doing. We had 5 kosher meals outsourced and my family said it was the best meal they have had that has had to be outsourced from a kosher caterer.

If you go with a cake I highly suggest using We Take The Cake. Although they have more well known bakeries on their preferred vendor list, I got many compliments that this was the best cake they had ever tasted. I can also attest to it being a very delicious cake ( chocolate/vanilla cake with cheesecake frosting and a vanilla butter creme. The design was also exactly what I wanted as well.

The W is truly the best hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach! I highly recommend! Worth a visit and a trip to their restaurant Steak954!
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Maria Sent on 01/05/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Best place to have a wedding they will provide you with everything you need. We had our ceremony and reception there, everything came out just how we planned it. Awesome food, service and the hotels room was so beautiful!!
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W Fort Lauderdale frequently asked questions

W Fort Lauderdale includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
W Fort Lauderdale includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at W Fort Lauderdale includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by W Fort Lauderdale for wedding events is known for:
  • Hotel
W Fort Lauderdale offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
W Fort Lauderdale offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
W Fort Lauderdale offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
W Fort Lauderdale offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Tables
W Fort Lauderdale is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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