The Cruz Building is a striking historic loft venue in Coral Gables, offering raw industrial character inside a beautifully preserved 1920s-era commercial building. Its exposed brick, soaring ceilings, polished concrete floors, and flexible open floor plan make it one of Miami's most versatile and photogenic wedding canvases.
Best seasons to marry here
Plan your day here
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 | 5:51 PM | 3:51 PM | 2.3″ |
| February | 6:14 PM | 4:14 PM | 2.3″ |
| March | 7:29 PM | 5:29 PM | 2.0″ |
| April | 7:43 PM | 5:43 PM | 2.6″ |
| May | 7:59 PM | 5:59 PM | 4.6″ |
| June | 8:13 PM | 6:13 PM | 8.7″ |
| July | 8:14 PM | 6:14 PM | 4.2″ |
| August | 7:57 PM | 5:57 PM | 5.8″ |
| September | 7:25 PM | 5:25 PM | 7.3″ |
| October | 6:53 PM | 4:53 PM | 6.0″ |
| November | 5:32 PM | 3:32 PM | 2.6″ |
| December | 5:32 PM | 3:32 PM | 2.5″ |
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 WSO CITY, 1.3 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
Open vendor policy
Bar / Alcohol
Licensed bartenders required
Music Curfew
12:00 AM
Rental Hours
10 hrs included
Vendors
None
Rain Backup Plan
Fully indoor loft venue
Hurricane Season Note
June–November; indoor venue minimizes weather risk
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Confirm current open vendor policy and 2025 pricing
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Sunset Direction
N/A — indoor venue
Shade Coverage
Fully indoor
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
Exposed brick walls, industrial loft ceilings, Coral Gables streetscape exterior, polished concrete floors, dramatic event lighting
Ceremony beneath the stained-glass skylight with gold chiavari chairs and the wrought-iron staircase
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First dance on the courtyard floor at night beneath lit gas lanterns
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Looking down the curved staircase and iron balustrade to the couple below
View1600 S Dixie Hwy
Miami, FL
Parking
On-site lot and nearby parking
Nearest Airport
Miami International Airport (MIA) · 8 mi
Guest Hotels
Biltmore Hotel Coral Gables, Hotel St. Michel, Marriott Coral Gables
