Celebrate Your Love Story’s Next Chapter
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Broward Center for the Performing Arts is a versatile venue that can set the stage for your dream wedding. As one of South Florida's most sought-after entertainment centers, this property lends a touch of creative charm to the Venice of America. It has been welcoming happy couples and their nearest and dearest for many years. Home to two theaters, the venue boasts a selection of sleek event spaces capable of hosting your entire occasion. Aiming to inspire unity through artistic expression, Broward Center for the Performing Arts can provide the backdrop for your perfect celebration in the Sunshine State.
The multipurpose venue has been accommodating milestone occasions since its opening in 1991. Having hosted countless plays, live gigs, and ballet performances, the property is also renowned for its unbeatable special event facilities. Couples can say "I do" in the Peck Courtyard, an intimate space defined by its chic style. It is replete with terracotta floor tiles and eye-catching floral decor, details that complement the space's Mediterranean-inspired aesthetic. Here, your guests can proudly witness you pledging your love from the shaded arcade. After exchanging vows, your reception can be held in the Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom. Boasting 3,600 square feet of flexible space, this banquet hall is an ideal spot for dining and dancing. Another alternative is the Abdo New River Room, a stylish space equipped with a selection of high-tech amenities.
At Broward Center for the Performing Arts, the staff is happy to provide a range of services designed to enhance your experience. From planning assistance to day-of coordination, they will pull out all the stops to ensure that you and your loved ones enjoy an unforgettable celebration. An array of event items is available, including chairs, tables, china, cutlery, and custom linens. Offering personalized menus and waiting services, their in-house catering team strives to satisfy your palate with a mouth-watering meal.
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35+ years in business
Speaks English
Small team (2-10 members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Other Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.06 reviews
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Kate H
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5.0
6/24/2025
We couldn't be happier that we chose the Broward Center for our wedding ceremony and reception. The reception venue outside by the New River is gorgeous and was perfect. The recept...
ion venue is large, warm, and inviting with sparkling views of the lights of Fort Lauderdale and the water below.
All the staff was incredibly accommodating. Justin in particular was a joy to work with and was helpful with working with all our last-minute changes. The food was actually delicious -- we had several guests tell us it was some of the best wedding food they'd ever had.
The cost was very reasonable and we felt like we got great value for what we paid. Can't recommend the Broward Center enough for your wedding.
BETH G
5.0
8/02/2025
BCPA - was amazing. Their patience leading up to the event, my daughter's wedding, was so appreciated. Always available for any questions. There professionalism in being sure we...
were happy with every detail and that the wedding went off without any issues. Emily and Justin were on top of every detail, from the moment we booked the event, to walkthroughs with vendors, to menu tasting, every phone call/email addressed, until the last guest left. Thank you so much for making this a memorable event.
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Alexa A
5.0
7/16/2025
We had the absolute honor of hosting our wedding day at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, and it was truly a dream come true. From start to finish, the experience was not...
hing short of exceptional. The venue itself is stunning—elegant, spacious, and filled with character and charm that made our day feel incredibly special. We were looking for a unique wedding venue that would be different to set our wedding apart and this was that. Beautiful wood floors oppose to carpet and downtown city water views.
We weren’t even aware of BC doing weddings but my mother in law took us for a tour as my first tour and it was hard to beat and ultimately ended up being the one!!
Our ceremony was in the church with specific times and BC was willing to accommodate different times for us to ensure we were able to bring out vision to life. The staff went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. The catering staff and food was very tasty and wedding food isn’t known to be exceptional but our food was delicious.
The wedding planning process is very stressful and you want to ensure you are working with a venue that realizes how stressful this process is and cares and Justin and team did that. As far as the day of their professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care made all the difference. Everything ran smoothly and it makes it all worth it.
The one thing I will mention is they do a quite a few rules and regulations that they do have to follow and this isn’t a venue that you can just freely completely do as you please. Keep that in mind—they were willing to work with us for what we wanted within their rules but I do know there are some other venues usually outdoor venues that allow you to totally do as you please entirely no questions asked. We changed a few things to fit within their realm of things. Meaning shots, shot walls, wine passed around the tables during dinner whereas here they have a few more rules around those items or large fees to allow for this. We are a bit more of a partier group so also keep that in mind if that’s not your style likely you wouldn’t need to think twice.
Overall, we had an exceptional day without ANY hiccups. It was absolutely, worth it. A solid venue all the way around. From the staff to the food quality, to the uniqueness of the venue we completely were able to capture our DREAM WEDDING. Every step of the way, we felt supported and heard, and it gave us complete peace of mind on such an important day.
We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect place to celebrate the beginning of our new chapter together. Thank you to everyone at the Broward Center for making our wedding unforgettable!
Erika B
5.0
7/04/2025
We were SO beyond happy with having our wedding at the Broward Center of Performing Arts!!! The whole experience was just a dream come true. We had so many friends and family say i...
t was the best wedding they had ever been to! Not only is it a beautiful venue on the water, but the catering through the Broward Center was also delicious.
For planning the wedding, the event coordinators were incredibly easy to work with and super accommodating. We loved how convenient and inclusive the package that we chose with them was. We had our ceremony outside in their courtyard overlooking the water, our cocktail hour in the pavilion, and our reception in the ballroom. We loved how there were multiple, unique spaces that our guests got to experience. We even had a first look just for my husband and I out on the public dock
When we booked our date, we didn’t know if there would be any shows on our wedding date at the time, and it turns out there was! However, they were able to navigate that seamlessly with our wedding, so there were no issues at all with that - since that had been an original concern of ours.
All in all, it was truly one of the best days of our lives and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience at the Broward Center.
Jamie N
5.0
12/01/2020
I am so happy that we chose Broward Center for Performing Arts as our wedding venue. They were very covid safe and followed CDC guidelines going above and beyond to make me feel co...
mfortable with my special requests. I was completely spoiled on my wedding day. They answered all my questions weeks before the wedding and made time for us to see them and the venue multiple times before our date to make sure we were on the same page. They have many rooms and all were great options! Originally, we were supposed to have an outdoor wedding but due to the rain we had to change it to indoors. There were three different rooms for me to choose from and I just had to let them know the day before. It took a lot of the stress out of an already stressful situation. Kirstie was amazing! Anything we wanted to have for our wedding she made it possible and did everything she could to make me a happy bride. She even had a curling iron for me to curl my hair right before the ceremony!! She was my go-to person. Ally was with me throughout the whole day and was just as amazing. She was taking us around places to take pictures and showing us all the best spots. I am so glad that I had her with me throughout the day because she wanted nothing more than to make my day special and perfect for me. All of the staff did a great job and I cannot stress how happy they made me and the great job that they did. Brad from Artisan Caterers is the caterer there and all my guests could not stop talking about how amazing the food was. It would be a mistake to not choose the Broward Center for Performing Arts as a venue for your event.
Tina C
5.0
4/28/2020
We could not have been happier with our experience at the Broward Center for both our ceremony and reception!!! The team at the center makes your entire day flawless from planning...
to the actual execution. The transition from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception was seamless and every detail promised was fufilled. It is a stunning space with gorgeous views.
They truly go above and beyond you make your day the BEST!!
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