Simple Weddings
Wedding Officiants of South Florida
Fort Lauderdale Florida
Tele 954-254-6216...Fax 1-866-432-0262
mckei@earthlink.net
I receive requests from couples for my recommendations as to where to go for a romantic weekend,
honeymoon or place to hold their wedding. Some folks are looking for a Beach Wedding, Some for a
beautiful  gazebo for a wedding in the park(etc). I am starting my list of places which I feel I can
recommend. These will all be places where I have performed wedding ceremonies and which
impressed me with their ambiance and charm.
I will also include places that are just for the wedding ceremony, not for lodging.
In Miami Beach.
The Palms Hotel located at 3025 Collins Ave. Tele: 305-534-0505
This hotel is located on the beach but with a beautiful lawn area that includes the pool, a gazebo tiki bar etc
between the hotel and the ocean. The gazebo is available for your wedding cerempny or you could do your
Romantic Wedding ceremony on the beach.  
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Thanks for visiting.
Great Fort Lauderdale Wedding Locations
Perfect Spots for a Romantic Wedding
In Fort Lauderdale.
The Grand Pelican located at 2000 North Ocean Blvd. Tele: 800-525-6232
This is a new hotel built with Old Florida charm. The long porch with rocking chairs overlooks the ocean and
the pool area, located on the north side of the hotel is landscaped with palms and tropical plants. This hotel
has a gazebo located on top of the building for a beautiful ocean view. What a great place for a romantic
wedding ceremony
In Fort Lauderdale
It is a wonderful experience to visit,have a wedding ceremony or (as I do) work as a volunteer at this very special place.
The Bonnet House was built in 1920 and is listed on the National Register. It is located on 35 tropical acres just south of Sunrise Blvd and A1A. This is a beautiful location for a
large outdoor wedding and outdoor catered reception. The house is a museum of art of personal treasures of the Birch/Bartlett families.  Visit their website at
www.bonnethouse.org
In Delray Beach
Morikami Gardens...4000 Morikami Park Rd. Tele: 561-495-0233
The Morikami Gardens is a wonderful place for an afternoon stroll, a nice lunch on an outside patio, A tea Ceremony, gift shopping or a special wedding ceremonywedding.
Arrangements may be made to hold your ceremony in the Japanese Tea Room or on the expansive grounds. For more information visit their website at
www.morikami.org
In Delray Beach
The Sundy House...106 S. Swinton Ave. Tele: 561-272-5678
The Sundy House located in downtown Delray is a boutique inn which is listed on the National Register.From it's inviting bedrooms to it's
beautiful gardens to it's lucious meals it is all you could ask for in a romantic location for your wedding ceremony Their website will have you
picking up the phone.
www.sundyhouse.com
In Broward County
County Parks...
If you would like to hold your wedding in a Park here in Broward County the best place to start looking is at the Broward
County web site under parks. There is a large list and the parks are varied. A couple that come to mind for a good wedding location is CB
Smith Park in Pembroke Pines and Fern Forest in Coconut Creek. There are many to chose from and you will be able to get started on your
search at
www.broward.org/parks
Fern Forest is located at 201 Lyons Rd. Coconut Creek, just south of Atlantic Blvd, west of the Turnpike.Other nice faculities can be found
at Anne Kolb Nature Ctr, Long Key Nature Ctr, Tree Tops Park. (all Broward Parks)
Linear Park Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, On the New River Beautiful Gazebo's in a setting, perfect for outdoor weddings. This park is
owned by the City of Fort Lauderdale.
http://ci.ftlaud.fl.us/cityparks/riverwalk/index.htm
I had the opportunity, on the 3rd of November, to officiate at a wedding at this wonderful place. Do visit it if you have a chance and it is another
great Florida Wedding Location.
The American Orchid Society Botanical Garden Tele: 561-404-2000 In Delray Beach next to Morikami Gardens
The gardens offer many beautiful spots for a small wedding and they can also accomodate large gatherings as well.Their prices start at less than
$300. for 1 hour of time and up to 25 guests including the wedding party .This is location only, no food or dreink. Still a nice resonable price for
a great spot for a memoriable wedding.
www.aos.org
Flamingo Gardens Davie Florida
We have a very beautiful location in western Broward County called Flamingo Gardens. It is a part of the history of the area and consists of
60 acres of trees and plants, a beautiful old home with a lush lawn and gazebo and roaming peacocks. It is a Botanical Garden and a wildlife
sanctuary. It is a wonderful spot for an outdoor wedding ceremony and their prices are quite fair. They has facilities for a reception as well.
Give them a call and tell then Donna sent you. Call 954-473-2955 or visit their website at
FlamingoGardens.org