The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale

oment I saw their incredible chandelier. When it came time for me to look for venues I had to have it on my list. I fell back in love with the venue the moment I saw the chandelier again. Its unlike anything you have ever seen! We hosted our entire wedding weekend there and the staff was unbelievable. We had the entire staff on board to help assist my guests and my family with the weekend. The staff lived up to the Ritz Carlton name. Everyone was constantly making sure I had a drink in my hand, ate food, and all other needs were attended to. The actual wedding day we stayed on the timeline to the tee. Which in the wedding business is incredibly rare. I wouldn't change a single thing about my wedding weekend. Highly recommend this event if you want a event that is unforgettable!

to end. All our guests were treated in a way that made them feel special. The food, the rooms we were given, the service, the attention was top of the line. I would not hesitate to have another event or recommend this hotel to anyone who wants a beautiful event. They know what they are doing and they know how to do it.

re many lovely hotels from which to choose in Florida ( we visited more than a dozen!), our initial reasons for picking The Ritz were its reputation for service and it's convenience for our guests. As it turned out, The Ritz far exceeded our expectations! Their service was incredible, the staff--from the banquet director to the servers to Lorena (the person who put it all together for me )-- went beyond the call of duty to make sure everything was perfect for me, my daughter, our family and our guests. I would highly recommend the Ritz Carlton, Fort Lauderdale for any special event, not to mention that the new renovations to the lobby area are spectacular!

e to her April 9, 2016 wedding was "SHEER PERFECTION!" And it was! From the day we signed the contract with The Ritz Carlton, the staff became part of our family. They are there for your every need...there is nothing that they can't or won't do for you. You are always greeted with a warm smile and hello every time you walk through the doors. The food was outstanding, which is not easy to do when you have a large function. The ballroom and the chandeliers are gorgeous. The view of the beach is spectacular. The pool area and bar is beautiful, inviting, and very relaxing! My guests enjoyed congregating there all day long! The hotel just completed a renovation of their spa, rooms, and the lobby including a fabulous new restaurant Burloch Coast. The greatest thing about the Ritz Carlton Ft. Lauderdale, though, is their impeccable service. They are there for your every need...every step of the way. Lorena Somma is the Special Events Manager and she is the head of the "Dream Team" for all their special events. Let me assure you that you could not be in better hands....Lorena and her team will provide you with the wedding of your dreams!!!!!!!!! Please tell Lorena that I sent you!!! GiGi Greene Plantation, Florida

er at the Ritz, was fantastic. After meeting with her, my fiance and I had several lengthy phone calls and email exchanges with her. Eliza was so kind and easy to work with throughout the entire process. It was honestly a pleasure to work with her, and we're sorry that we couldn't have our wedding at the Ritz.

r the day of. I would highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a stunning, classy, customizable wedding location. All of our guests are still talking about the service, food, and decor of the hotel. They truly went above and beyond to make me and my husband feel special throughout the entire wedding planning process. Elyse and Sheri and AMAZING to work with, highly recommend!!

eption in the hotel. The total cost includes both. We, and many of our guests, stayed at the hotel the night before and the night of the wedding. We all had a great time and enjoyed the stay and the wedding. The hotel catered the cocktails and the reception. We gave them a couple of recipes we enjoy for our main dishes and they prepared them perfectly. The hors d'oeuvres were delicious, as were the salad and cake. The only disappointment was the handicap rooms. Several of our guests are elderly and needed handicap rooms. Some of the rooms listed in the hotel's system as being handicap rooms are not. We had to move people around to get them the rooms they needed. The hotel was very gracious and helpful, but the problem could have been avoided. Other than that, a great experience all around and a wonderful start to our marriage.