Luxury Wedding Venue
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The Biltmore Hotel is a luxury wedding venue situated in Miami, FL. Since the 1920s, this location has brought charm and glamour to weddings with its Mediterranean architecture and scenic views. With an experienced team of staff and coordinators, you and your partner can have everything from elegant decor to tasty appetizers.
Thanks to George E. Merrick and John McEntee Bowman, this hotel has flourished with trendy resorts and private parties. The Biltmore Hotel has several chic venues for up to 350 guests and is available for any wedding activity. The hotel is honored to host any of your events, including wedding ceremonies, receptions, showers, and rehearsal dinners. You and your partner can also immerse yourselves in romantic memories, starting with their relaxing spa, golf course, and swimming pools. You may also enjoy their large dance floor and updated audio equipment for your set DJ or musician.
The Biltmore Hotel offers swift event planning services and is happy to assist with all elements of your special day. This hotel offers a selection of fine dining cuisines, as well as customized menus. They have a wide variety of service styles for each meal, such as buffets, chef stations, and family styles. With professional servers, you and your guests can enjoy desserts, hors d'oeuvres, and more from their restaurant or bar. The hotel's open bar services include skilled bartenders serving house, signature, and specialty drinks for your champagne toast or cocktail hour. As part of the hotel's event package, they provide setup and cleanup services from beginning to end.
What you'll love about The Biltmore Hotel
This venue offers a stunning interior to tie the knot in. The rooms can be decorated to display opulence and extravagence. Take a look at their real weddings folder and see what a wedding in action looks like here.
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Starting prices
Reception
$45,000
Reception
$45,000
Ceremony
$2,500
Bar services
$97 per person
Catering
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- Couples usually spend $70,000
- Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
- Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Jan-Apr and Nov-Dec.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom
Country Club
Hotel
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Destination Weddings
Food & Catering
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Transportation
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4.6
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ana k
5.0
3/18/2024
The Biltmore Hotel was the perfect venue for our daughter’s wedding. The hotel provides unmatched beauty and exceptional service! The wedding planning department, and particularly, Anna Perez, created a memorable and seamless experience for our daughter. The venue is magical and each member of the hotel staff (front desk, catering, waiters, etc.) provided service that exceeded expectations by leaps and bounds. Each one of our events were hosted by friendly, efficient, and very professional staff. I do not believe that a venue characterized by innate beauty and professional staff can be found anywhere else in Florida!
Camille F
1.0
4/15/2021
I was looking forward to having my wedding at the Biltmore early next year, but after basically begging the event staff for answers to very basic questions and multiple promises that were not kept, I sadly had to part ways with my Biltmore wedding. At this point I have been working with multiple other hotels as venue options and have yet to experience anything close to the unprofessionalism shown by the disinterested staff at the Biltmore. The building is beautiful (despite the fact it looks unkept, which may be due to Covid), but not worth the complete lack of customer service you will receive. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere if in the search for a wedding venue.
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Af A
1.0
3/24/2021
My partner and I have been researching venues in the area and the Biltmore seemed like a nice option. Unfortunately, there were warning signs from the very beginning. When I requested an appointment they gave me one two and a half weeks out, and by that time we had already talked to most of our other options and and my partner had already personally been to most of them. Since my partner is visiting our potential venues on our behalf, I requested that they allow him and me to do a teleconference with their wedding coordinator, but they refused and said that the conversation would happen between the coordinator and me. I was told that the coordinator would call me, and when the day and time of the appointment rolled around, she stood me up. I am quite surprised with their lack of professionalism and common courtesy despite them being part of the hospitality industry.
Amanda R
5.0
4/17/2020
On top of the Biltmore being beautiful, the staff is amazing! They worked with us almost every day for the month before the wedding to make sure that we got everything we wanted while still within our budget. They were extremely attentive during the big day, they brought food and drinks to not only me and my husband, but our wedding party as well.
Danielle B
5.0
3/26/2020
I spent about four months looking at countless venues because I wanted a large venue in Miami that would still have an amazing Plan B in case it rained. The Biltmore was perfect. My family and I loved working with Jenny, who was the sweetest. She made the tasting so fun and worked with our dietary restrictions so well! Although at times it was difficult to get a hold of someone at the Biltmore to answer our questions, they absolutely took care of us during the day of the wedding. The venue itself was gorgeous and made our wedding feel magical. We enjoyed the separate moment to eat the cocktail hour snacks on our own and loved seeing the reception hall decorated just the two of us. There was a waitress assigned just to us who was always there to offer a drink or water after dancing on the dance floor. I have the biggest smile on my face when I go through our wedding photos and see what a beautiful ambiance the Biltmore provided to our wedding.
Although our wedding was a beautiful day, we did have some difficulties. My grandfather passed away 3 days before the wedding, but the staff at the Biltmore were so understanding about how this would affect our guest list. Then, the suite they provided was amazing, but unfortunately we were not able to enjoy it because my husband's grandfather passed away the morning after the wedding. I cannot say enough about how grateful I was about how they allowed us to have extra time while we and his family were at the hospital. They worked with us during these emergencies, and that was very much appreciated.
Kasey M
5.0
1/08/2020
The Biltmore Hotel is a magical venue. My husband and I would do it again in a heartbeat. The Biltmore staff really knows how to put on an event. We were able to let go and enjoy our day because we could trust them to get things done right. All of the vendors have experience at the venue so everything goes very smoothly. Another plus, they have food on-site. And it’s great food at that. It really makes the whole planning process so much easier. Especially if you are planning from out of state and/or country. I would recommend being very hands on with the venue throughout the planning as they are very busy throughout the year and it can be difficult to communicate. Overall, 5 stars!
Aixa N
5.0
4/02/2019
The Biltmore is a beautiful location with amazing people. Bruce, Vanessa and Katie were an absolute joy to work with. The Granada Ballroom was gorgeous and the hotel handled flipping the room from ceremony to reception without issue. The food was delicious and the service impeccable. We are very happy that we had our wedding at the Biltmore!
Claire S
5.0
3/25/2019
We just had our daughter's wedding at The Biltmore. It truly was the wedding of her dreams. It was perfect in every way and we would never have changed a thing. In the months leading up to the day, we worked with Vanessa who is very professional, very communicative and responsive, organized and detail oriented. And on top of all that, she is so sweet and FUN to work with! I worked also very closely with Jamal, the banquet chef. We had a very specific idea for our dinner choices and Jamal worked so closely and diligently with me and Vanessa to get it right. Our dinner was PERFECT and delicious, the best food we've ever had at any wedding. On the day of the wedding, the staff could not have been more helpful. The bride and groom have their own valet following them making sure they have all their drink needs met during the entire evening. Our flow for the evening was a bit different than most, but all at The Biltmore were happy to work with us to give us everything we wanted. Most of our guests were from out of town. We could not have asked for a more grand wow factor for our guests' arrival and stay for the weekend. We were lucky in that The Biltmore just finished a renovation of their lobby and guest rooms and we could not have been more proud to have our guests come to the area for the first time and stay at this gorgeous and iconic hotel. We looked at many, many other wedding venues in the area and I can say with 100% certainty that we are so thrilled we chose The Biltmore. No other place would have been as perfect for us and what we envisioned. This wedding was pure magic.
knottie0fcfed17675ca0e7
5.0
5/20/2018
My daughter and her new husband got married at the Biltmore last night and we could not have asked for a better venue. From the incredible beauty of the venue itself to the professional and friendly staff, everything went off perfectly.
Jenny, Katie and Deborah were extremely helpful, professional and they make you feel like your wedding is the most important one they are working on.
My daughter and her husband had the wedding of their dreams. I can’t think of any venue in the South Florida area that has the richness and charm of the Biltmore hotel. Our guests were all amazed
Ashley H
5.0
3/19/2018
The Biltmore is the Biltmore for a reason. They have several weddings each weekend and somehow the team manages to make each bride feel like she is the only one. The venue is breathtaking. The catering and events office - Cristina, Katie, Deborah - they are just the best. The Biltmore does have preferred vendors that each wedding is obligated to use, but the choices are many and I actually felt more comfortable working with vendors who are regulars at the hotel. I was a bride without worries!
Thalía A
5.0
12/09/2017
Amazing venue for our Miami August wedding! They flipped the room in between our ceremony and reception and everything went without a hitch! Our guests loved the food and the venue is all old world glamour. A couple of weeks after the wedding, the celebration continued and we’re staying in one of the golf suites and going back for brunch. It’s that good!
Veronica D
5.0
9/11/2017
Everyone at the Biltmore is such a pleasure to work with! My wedding day really couldn't have been any better than what it was. Everyone at the Biltmore worked as a team and made my day so perfect. Starting from day one of planning, Vanessa and Katie were always by my side guiding me throughout the process. They are both amazing individuals to work with and I am so thankful that they were part of making my day so special. The service at the hotel was exceptional and the food was delicious! I highly recommend this hotel for your wedding venue!
Natalie C
4.0
12/09/2016
Working with the catering staff was a pleasure, while the vendor coordinator was not.
The service the day of was impeccable & we most certainly had the time of our lives.
The getting ready rooms are business rooms which are not very attractive & do not have showers, we rented a room for the day of and used the conference rooms to host a bridal brunch. As well as the light dimmer in the Granada room was broken which in turn we opted to turn off the lights & only use the uplight & candles after dinner was served. You are required to use a fixed list of vendors. However, remember that most things are negotiable & you should get what you want on your day for the price tag on having a reception here.
Anna R
5.0
11/02/2016
Our wedding was the most beautiful, magical experience. Biltmore provides quality services and is with you every step of the way. Guests were completely blown away. Love love love the Biltmore
Michelle P
2.0
5/03/2016
I stayed at the Biltmore the day before my wedding and my wedding night. I was underwhelmed with the service that I received. I made the employees aware that I would be staying for my wedding but received nothing, not even a congratulations from what I remember. I've traveled personally and on business often and have received small recognition gifts, complimentary of the hotels, making my stay more pleasurable. Brides are not owed anything but it doesn't take much to "wow" a customer with a small token of appreciation for choosing your business.
Caitlin F
5.0
4/10/2016
Biltmore was an amazing venue to get married. We could not have been happier with our choice. While it was costly, it "appeared" as if we spent a lot more! Class and elegance all the way. Yet we were also able to jump in the pool at 2 AM!
They do NOT give you the Ritz Carlton service in the months leading up to your wedding. You work with your wedding planner to get organized. Then the week of your wedding, you give them the info they need.
They do weddings every weekend and they have the catering formula down pat. The Lead Sales woman Natalia was extremely helpful and we worked well together. They gave ample food, didn't run out, the Biltmore was generous in the portions and quality of food and level of service.
The architecture and setting is stunning. We were 90% out of town guests, no-one had been to a wedding at the Biltmore - this created a huge WOW factor and added tremendously to the elegance of the setting. Even if the food sucked, we still would have impressed but the food was good.
My suggestion - stay calm in the months leading up to the wedding and don't annoy the ____ out of them. Rather work with your mandatory planner. And trust the Biltmore will show up in the end - and your guests will love the location / setting.
Claire M
5.0
3/22/2016
I don't know where to begin with the tremendous service the Bitlmore provided with our wedding planning. Bruce and Natalia are a DREAM team, answering every question I had along the way while planning my fairytale wedding. I went to school right down the street at the University of Miami, so the Biltmore holds a very special place in my heart --- this is why I chose this as our wedding venue. Aside from the charm, the hotel itself offers a range of activities for guests as well as attention to detail that is unmatched (my husband golfed on their world wide known course and raved about it). We were looking for a more old school kind of feel and the Biltmore provided us just that. The Granada Ballroom was spectacular and the detail throughout the room was only amplified with the uplighting we had set up around the room. As my husband said, it looks like a castle from the Game of Thrones! (Except we didn't have a red wedding hah!). The food was exquisite and Natalia handled every single catering request we had --- even down to the food for the Bride and Groom suites for getting ready. We had our ceremony out on the back lawn and were so lucky we had such beautiful weather --- and a gorgeous view while we said our vows. Bruce was there to help with preparations with the vendors and everything of the sort --- we could not have put this production on without the two of you helping! Thank you to the Bitlmore for making us feel so special on our wedding weekend and I already cant wait to return for an anniversary trip!! *TIP* The golf suites are AMAZING!
Joy T
5.0
3/07/2016
The perfect place for a fairytale wedding. The Biltmore is the best of the best in every aspect. The best environment for pictures, everything is vintage and well kept. The best food and drinks, the best staff and the best options for the guests. We did everything on site, the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception and everything was perfect. If you want a wedding you and your guests will be gushing about for years, this is the place to do it.
Claudia W
5.0
6/22/2015
The Biltmore has been an iconic site in Miami and being bored and raised here I've always admired this hotel. Little did I think I would one day grow up and get married there. It was beautiful! The rooms are so beautiful that you do not need to overdo it with extra decorations. The food was delish and the menu to choose from was extensive and very creative. Loved my decision to have the reception here! Wish it would've lasted all night!
Tiffany K
4.0
2/11/2015
This Venue is STUNNING! Everything down to the intricate details in the hand carved crown molding looks like it came out of a magazine. However, you will pay an arm and leg. Beware of hidden fees like 'resort fees and taxes'. It will be a wedding you will never forget but make sure you are ready to pay for it.
Moon K
5.0
1/17/2015
I don't wear a ton of makeup and I still wanted to look like myself... so I challenged my makeup and hair stylist to not primp me up too much but at the same time make it a special look for me. She excelled and took feedback so well. I was very happy with her.
Jennifer L
5.0
10/04/2014
There were a couple other venues in the Miami area that I liked, but when I walked into the Biltmore I gasped (literally) and just KNEW right away that this was it. The outside is of course a wow factor, but the inside is just spectacular, the high ceilings and the architecture and detail everywhere. It felt like walking into Europe, and the beautiful, colorful birds in the lobby were just the cherry on top.
The service here is great, too. We were made to feel like royalty on our wedding day, and Christina was there helping us every step of the way, too, with planning. The food was amazing (our guests RAVED about the food!), we didn't need to spend money on decor because the venue is already spectacular on its own, and the hotel is so big that even though there were 2 other weddings happening on the same day as ours, we never saw anyone from the other parties or even glimpsed the other brides, and we didn't feel any less special.
There are only two downsides to having your wedding at the Biltmore. The biggest one is the cost -- they have a $30,000 MINIMUM on food, not to mention the cost of service fees, etc. Granted, the food is amazing, so at least there's that, but still. Definitely something to be forewarned about.
The second downside is that the hotel is very rigid/inflexible about a lot of their rules: you have to choose from their specific menu options, you can't have music outside during the ceremony, any customization is met with a LOT of resistance. That said, we did customize a lot for our wedding, and -- after a ton of back and forth (really, way more than should have been necessary, so much resistance!) -- they did step up and delivered beautifully on what we wanted. (For instance, instead of a champagne toast, we wanted a pina colada toast. They basically told us we were nuts and this was not an option, but I stuck to my guns, and the pina coladas were delicious -- and our guests loved how "us" it was!)
I should also mention the bridal suite they put us in, which was beautiful! Of course we didn't get to spend much time in it, but while we were there we felt so special. There was a living room with a balcony, a complementary champagne and fruit tray, and each night we found the bed decorated with rose petals! It was really wonderful.
All in all, I'm so happy we decided to have our wedding at the Biltmore. It did cost a small fortune, but it was well worth it for a fairy tale wedding that we (and our guests) will be talking about for years to come.
Jodi S
3.0
3/06/2014
People dream of getting married at the Biltmore and don't get me wrong, the venue itself is absolutely breathtaking. However, working with them was a really huge headache. From the very beginning I never felt like my business was important to them. They were very unwilling to compromise from day 1. In fact, they tried to force us to guarantee that we would book the 20 rooms above their ballroom (at over $400/night) because our wedding was going until 1 am instead of 12 pm. We even had meetings with them and they were very snoody and even had the nerve to ask "Why do you want to get married here?" almost as to push me out the door which I really didn't appreciate. As time went on, they did become slightly nicer and more willing to work with us on things, even upgrading us to a larger ballroom at no additional charge which we really did appreciate since that meant we didn't have to guarantee those 20 hotel rooms. Ultimately, on the day of the wedding, things ran extremely smoothly (except that we paid extra for hot crunchy churros with chocolate sauce that came out cold, soggy and with no chocolate sauce). The staff there really does know how to run a wedding day like a well oiled machine and I really did appreciate that. Unfortunately though, everything leading up to the wedding itself was really a hassle to the point that I actually would not recommend this venue. It is beautiful, and your wedding will ultimately be gorgeous here, but you're going to deal with a lot of headache and frustration leading up to your wedding day. It's a shame because this hotel holds so many events and so many weddings I didn't feel special or like my business was appreciated, I felt like a number and I felt like any time I reached out I was being an annoyance and frankly, I don't feel that any bride should feel that way, especially when spending the kind of money that this venue charges.
Caitlin H
4.0
3/05/2014
The wedding itself was fabulous, the Biltmore has the most beautiful grounds and ballrooms, and everything turned out as I wanted it. The food was delicious and I received several compliments. My only complaint was my catering manager, Natalia. She rarely responded to my emails or returned phone calls, told me false information, left out important details, and in general was terrible to work with. For a place this upscale and expensive, you would expect better service...
a member
4.0
11/02/2013
The venue is beautiful! Our out-of-town guests loved staying at the hotel, as well. The food was incredible and the staff were very accommodating. Overall they made our wedding very enjoyable experience. We just wish that we could have brought in some other vendors, because the ones offered were on the expensive side.
Nat N
5.0
5/22/2013
Everyone is extremely helpful. They make sure your day is perfect and the way you want it.
Ashley O
5.0
5/14/2013
Loved this hotel. Great service, gorgeous, unique, worth every penny.
Linz E
5.0
4/21/2013
Your wedding becomes a fairy Tale Come true! Cristina Gamez, who was our catering coordinator worked with us for over a year in making sure our every want & need was met. The Biltmore really makes the saying true "You get what you pay for"...it is a pricier venue, but you will have the best of EVERYTHING!! Décor, food, service, hotel, and amenities...a perfect 10 across the board!
I feel like the luckiest girl in the world to have had my wedding at the magnificent Biltmore Hotel.
Lorraine Q
5.0
11/20/2012
The Biltmore Hotel is absolutely beautiful. Their staff provides top notch service. They are quick on response time when it comes to email/phone calls. Very accommodating. They are also very flexible and work with brides on a budget. You don't have to spend a fortune to get married here!
Jessi W
5.0
6/03/2012
Being in the industry myself and selling weddings for a world-class 5 star resort, the venue was of utmost importance to me. The Biltmore truly captured the essence of what I wanted our wedding to be. My catering contact, Natalia, was great to work with and ensured that everything went flawlessly on our big day. Our wedding was truly magical, and a big part of that was due to the amazing service, food and beauty that the Biltmore has to offer! Our guests are still raving about everything!
elizabeth g
5.0
10/19/2011
Always so elegant and exqusite!
Brooke W
5.0
10/18/2011
Gorgeous setting. Great group rate. Pleasant staff. Amendities are superb!!!!
yoleth h
5.0
9/30/2011
I fall in love with this Hotel since the first time I saw it. It was more than I expected. Everything was wonderful.Thank You Biltmore for making the day the best day ever.
Jessica S
5.0
9/30/2011
Beautiful hotel, great service, highly recomend
Carla M
5.0
5/09/2011
The site was gorgeous, the pictures are gorgeous, and the staff was great! The staff worked with me within my budget, and the event went perfectly. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and I really have no complaints! I did give them only 4 stars for value, because it is pricey (make sure you calculate an additional 31% to any prices to include taxes and service charges). But, overall, it was worth the price!
Heather Shandloff A
5.0
2/22/2011
The Biltmore team could not have done a better job putting together our wedding! The coordination and catering, thanks to Bruce Barbaree and Dave Clavette, was flawless. Our guests still talk about it and we are so thrilled to say we had our wedding at the Biltmore hotel!
Jormen V
4.0
2/04/2011
Our wedding Reception at the Biltmore was amazing. Our catering coordinator was excellent! The vendors that the hotel recommends are definitely tried and true. I was essentially having a destination wedding and so i didn't have much time to dedicate or to research the vendors. I was a bit worried right before the reception, i just wasn't sure what to expect, especially in terms of the music, but everything was flawless! The one thing i would change, is that the hotel has two coordinators, one for the vendors and one for the catering department. For me, who was out of town, it would have been much easier to have one point of contact. I found it a bit confusing going back and forth between the two and who was responsible for what. Also, our vendor coordinator could have been a bit more pro-active in terms of advising as to when the cutoff time for changes with vendors were and not pushing services that were not necessarily needed.
In addition the hotel stay was wonderful, the suite was beautiful. Overall i would have given this a five star rating if the coordinators would have been combined into one. Besides that everything was perfect!
Debbie F
5.0
12/10/2010
When you spend a lot of money, you should expect a lot. The biltmore delivers! My wife and I wanted a truly special destination wedding for us and our guests, and the Biltmore made it happen. First, let's be honest, the building is amazing to look at. That helps make the photos look even better. :-) The food was good, the ballroom was stunning, and the staff was incredible (Francesca is my hero!). Use them, they are worth the price.
Patty S
5.0
12/02/2010
While I was not sure how everything would come together, in the end everything went smoothly and it was a dream
ignacio v
5.0
6/03/2010
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