Waterfront Miami Wedding Venue
Your Dream Wedding in Miami Awaits
- Historic Settings
- Intimate & Grand Spaces
- Waterfront Views
Celebrate your love for one another in one of the most beautiful Miami wedding venues. Located along Biscayne Bay with 450 acres of natural beauty and history, Deering Estate offers spectacular settings and views for your special day. Say your vows surrounded by old oaks and historic homes, at the palm-lined edge of Biscayne Bay or beneath sparkling crystal chandeliers.
Our Miami Wedding Venue
About Your Experience
From the moment you enter the historical wooden gates and stroll down the lush covered path you enter a world of elegance and serenity. With the view of the Historic Houses Museums along with the beautiful manicured lawn, lined with royal palms and overlooking the quiet waters of Biscayne Bay, Deering Estate offers a variety of indoor & outdoor settings for your Miami wedding.
You have the flexibility to bring in your own specially-selected team of caterers, florists, and decorations, to create and customize the Miami wedding venue you have always dreamed of! Our Special Event Staff is always ready to answer any questions you may have, contact us today for help answering any questions you may have. Their experience is at your disposal to assist you in making decisions for your event.
Wedding Venue Highlights
- Endless waterfront views
- Natural Beauty and Historic Architecture
- Exclusive Evening Rental Options
- Flexible Catering, Photography & Vendor Options
- Ideal for Small to Large Groups
Indoor and Outdoor Event Spaces
- 3 Large Outdoor Venue Spaces
- Elegant Indoor Add-on Option
- Unique Indoor and Outdoor Alcoves
Overlooking the quite waters of Biscayne Bay, the Front Lawn is surrounded by history and natural elegance. Most popular for ceremonies and large outdoor reception, the historic homes act as your backdrop as you walk down the aisle and the moon rises over the bay as you have your first dance!
Max Capacity: 1000+
For a unique option, art, history and architecture come together in the elegant Stone House Museum. Host an intimate ceremony in the historical and elegant Great Hall with black and white checkered floors and opulent chandeliers or allow your guest to immerse themselves in the history of the Stone House during your cocktail reception as they stroll through the first and second floors. The indoor Stone House Museum can be added on to the Historic Grounds Evening Rental or reserved on its own for a Ceremony Only option.
Max Capacity: 80 for Ceremony
150 for Cocktail Reception
Enjoy dinner and dancing under the stars in the Court Yard, bordered by lush gardens, old oaks wrapped in string lights and two historical homes.
Max Capacity: 300
With a perfect mix of coastal elegance, the Royal Palm Grove features a large meadow adjacent to towering royal palms tress with views of Biscayne Bay and the Historical Stone House. Guests can enjoy cocktails in the shade as they enjoy the breeze coming off the bay.
Miami Wedding Venue Rental Options
Historical Grounds Evening Rental
The Historical Grounds Evening rental includes the exclusive use of all outdoor settings providing several options to host your ceremony, cocktail reception and dinner/dancing reception.
Ceremony-Only
The Ceremony-Only rental is the ideal option for couples who want to exchange vows in a magical setting accompanied by all their loved ones. You can choose your favorite outdoor space or the indoor Great Hall of the Stone House Museum as the perfect setting to say “I Do.”
Small Weddings
Profess your love and commitment to each other surrounded by those closest to you. Elopements, Minimonies and Micro weddings place the focus on just the two of you and the love you share. Choose your favorite setting at Deering Estate, and dream of the moment you’ll say “I do!”
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Wedding Venue
Download Facility Rental Rates, Rules and Regulations & Resource Guide
Facility Rental Rules and Regulations (PDF)
Please Contact the Special Events Office for special offers on Small Weddings (Minimony, Micro Weddings and Elopements)
Do I need to make an appointment for an onsite or virtual site tour?
Yes; An appointment is required to ensure availability and to not interfere with ongoing events. For your convenience we offer both in person tours and live virtual tours. Site tours last anywhere from 30 min – one hour.
To schedule an appointment please complete the inquiry form here.
What are the event hours?
Evening events may begin immediately after the estate closes at 5:00pm with music off no later than 11:00pm and all guests must leave by 11:30pm. If you are interested in a daytime event please contact our special events office to see what rental options and times are available.
Can I bring my own vendors?
Yes, Deering Estate is just the wedding venue and gives you the flexibility to bring in your own specially selected team of outside vendors, such as caterers, florists, decorations, and other service providers— you can customize and create the event you have always dreamed of! Our Resource Guide has some caterers/vendors listed that have worked with us in the past and are familiar with our rules and regulations.
In the case of inclement weather, what happens to an outdoor wedding?
Tents may be set-up in most outdoor event areas. The Special Events Coordinator must be notified if the permittee chooses to have a tent three days in advance.
Are wedding ceremony rehearsals permitted?
Yes, but must be scheduled with the special events staff and are limited to 30 guests.
Past Weddings in Miami
Garden Glam: T & R
Coastal Chic: I & S
Timeless Love: M & Y
Get in Touch
Schedule a Walk-Thru
Schedule a Virtual or On-Site Walk-Thru
Christina Cotto, Event Manager
(305) 235-1668, Option 2
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