The Fontainebleau Miami Beach is the single most iconic address in Florida's wedding landscape — a 1954 Morris Lapidus Modernist masterpiece that defined Miami Beach glamour and remains the city's most celebrated grand hotel. Its soaring bow-tie tower, sprawling oceanfront pool complex, 40,000 square feet of ballroom event space, and direct Atlantic Ocean access create wedding events on a truly cinematic scale. With a world-famous culinary team and a guest roster spanning Hollywood royalty and international celebrities, the Fontainebleau is the choice for couples who want to host the most memorable party in the history of their family.
Best seasons to marry here
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When are you getting married?
Pick a day and I'll work out the light for it — sunset here, when golden hour opens, and the ceremony time that puts you inside it.
Planning your timeline
| Month | Sunset | Ceremony | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:50 PM | 3:50 PM | 2.3″ |
| February | 6:13 PM | 4:13 PM | 2.3″ |
| March | 7:29 PM | 5:29 PM | 2.5″ |
| April | 7:43 PM | 5:43 PM | 3.4″ |
| May | 7:59 PM | 5:59 PM | 4.9″ |
| June | 8:13 PM | 6:13 PM | 7.8″ |
| July | 8:14 PM | 6:14 PM | 6.0″ |
| August | 7:56 PM | 5:56 PM | 7.5″ |
| September | 7:25 PM | 5:25 PM | 8.4″ |
| October | 6:53 PM | 4:53 PM | 6.5″ |
| November | 5:31 PM | 3:31 PM | 3.3″ |
| December | 5:31 PM | 3:31 PM | 2.3″ |
Sunset times are calculated for this venue's coordinates, shown in EDT for the 15th of each month in 2026. Golden hour is the 60 minutes before sunset. The ceremony start is my rule of thumb — about 2 hours before sunset, so a short ceremony and family photos still leave the two of you in golden light. Adjust it to your own timeline. Average temperatures and rainfall are NOAA 1991–2020 normals from MIAMI BEACH, 1.8 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
In-house Fontainebleau catering
Bar / Alcohol
Full in-house bar; sommelier and mixologist programs
Music Curfew
12:00 AM
Rental Hours
6 hrs included
Vendors
Preferred vendor list; outside vendors by approval and fee
Rain Backup Plan
Multiple indoor ballrooms — no event is ever weather-dependent
Hurricane Season Note
June–November; beachfront hotel with full storm protocols; evacuates for major hurricanes
Verify Before You Book
Confirm current minimum event spend and 2025 wedding package pricing with catering sales
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Sunset Direction
East-facing ocean; rooftop and west-facing pool area for sunset
Shade Coverage
Fully indoor ballrooms; poolside covered cabanas
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
Iconic bow-tie tower facade on Collins Ave, Atlantic beach ceremony settings, Versailles ballroom chandeliers, rooftop pool terrace at sunset, Miami Beach Art Deco backdrop
4441 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL
Parking
Valet and self-parking garage
Nearest Airport
Miami International Airport (MIA) · 11 mi
Guest Hotels
On-site; also Eden Roc next door, The Palms Hotel, 1 Hotel South Beach
