The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale

We just had our son's wedding at the Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale. They did an amazing job. They paid attention to every detail and the entire staff was incredible from beginning 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.

I planned my daughter's wedding at the Ritz Carlton, Fort Lauderdale as a destination wedding and we had 240 guests from all over the country who attended the event. While there were 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!

As the mother of the bride, I can not rave enough about the Ritz Carlton-Ft. Lauderdale. There is a reason why it is the only 5 star hotel inFt. Lauderdale! My daughter's response 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

Although we didn't end up choosing the Ritz for our wedding -- the price was a little too high for our budget -- I had to write a review to say that Eliza, the catering sales manager 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.

From the moment we booked the Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale I knew we had made the right choice. The staff and wedding coordinators were unbelievable and made everything seamless for 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!!

Our wedding went just the way we hoped. The staff were all wonderful and there were no hitches anywhere in the process or on our wedding day. We had both the ceremony and the reception 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.